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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12
BANK PARTNERS FILE
New Bankruptcy Proceedings Started
In Rutland County.

Rutland, Sept. ia petition in
bankruptcy was filed with the clerk
of the United States court, f, S.
Platt, yesterday by Atty. Ernest H.
O'Brien, counsel for the Gray bank
CT Middletown Springs, in behalf Of
Frank l.. Gray and Mrs Corinne c.
Hickox. partners in the bank, and the
schedules in the bankruptcy case of
Mr.. Gray we're fled at the same time
by Attorney O'Brien.
The schedules in the case of Mrs.
Hickox were filed several months
ago, as was an involuntary petition
against Mr.. Gray In the Gray sche.
dulles there are liabilities OF So. 512,-
90 and assets of $500, all of which is
claimed exempt, being household fur
niture.
Mention is made OF $4,000 in A. w.
Eray's Sons note and a deposit in
carrying out an agreement with Mrs
Hickox to equal her collateral in the
banks OF these notes amounting to
$4,000 Among the Rutland creditors
are the Rutland County National
bank with notes of $4,000, secured to
the extent of Si,250, the Rutland
Garage company with claim OF
S112.50, and w. A. Premier with a
CLAIM of $3.50
Mrs. Hickox and Mr.. Gr>y, as part
ners IN the Gray bank, have Liabilities
Of S13,025.53 and assets of SlS.71S.65
Of which S79S7 is in cash The as
sets include six $4,000 notes of the A
w. Gray's Sons and two 81 900 notes
of the same concern.
There are numerous creditors IN
Middletown Springs and in this city
in the bank schedules, there being
nearly 100 unsecured.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12

The internal situation in Russia
still remains chaotic Apparently the
chasm has so widened that either
Premier Kerensky or Gen KorniIoff
will be engulfed
At present neither side to the con.
troyersy seems willing TO make con-
cessions. Kerensky is bending all
his energy toward the suppression Of
the turmoil created by Korniloff and
his followers, while Korniloff Is re-
ported to be approaching Petrograd
with troops in order to lay siege. to
the capital.
To prevent such action kerensky's
adherents are tearing up the railroad
lines and otherwise are preparing 10
resist While advices received in
London are to the effect that the
Baltic feet is faithful to the Keren-
sky regime, other advices say that
Commander Denikine of the south
western Russian army sent word to
the premier that he would give his
support to Korniloff. Official reports
however, are to the effect that Deni
kline and several other generals have
been arrested
Kornil0if has declared that his re.
volt against Kerensky is animated by
the highest patriotism and q desire to
save Russia from a government domi.
mated by the German general staff.
The Russian troops on the Riga
front apparently are still impeding
the Germans in their attempts ar fur
ther advances into Russia. and in the
south, along the Bukowina frontier,
as in lower Rumania, where they are
operating in conjunction with the Ru-
manians, they have taken the often.
sive and won victories over the Teu.
tonic allies
Around Verdm the fighting be.
tween the French and the Germans
has died down to intermittent artil-
lery duels, the Germans having ceas.
ed their violent counter-attacks to re-
gain lost positions. In Champagne
there has been a resumption of some
what violent operations in which
Gen Petains forces have won sue.
cesses.
From the Belgian coast we'll down
into Flanders the artillery duels con
tinue of most violent nature. but
with Field Marshal Haig's guns ap-
parently doing the major portion of
the work Aside from the usual
trench raiding operations, however
the infantry is still keeping to the
trenches.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12
RETURN TO WORK
Boston and Maine Announces End to
Machlnists' Strike.

The Boston and Maine railroad at
Boston yesterday announced that all
of the $500 repairmen and machin-
lists who have been on strike since
the 1st, will return to work.
The announcement was made after
the road had received reports of the
vote taken by the men yesterday on
a compromise proposal adopted in
conference Sunday night. Under the
compromise the men will receive a
wage increase of FIVE cents an hour
and Henry B. Endicott. executive
manager of the state committee on
public safety, will act as mediator to
determine whether the increase shall
be made eight cents as they demand.
ed when they walked out.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12
KORN|LOFF OR
KERENSKY TO
RULE RUSSIA
Conflict Between Premier and
General
FIGHTING HAS BEGUN
Russia In Critical State While Fac
tion Leaders Struggle for
Control.

Petrograd, Sept. 12.-The provis-
ional government under Premier Ker-
ensky won its first victory over the
revolutionsts when a thousand sharp
shooters marched out from the city
and checked the advance of Gen Kor-
niloff's forces.
The chief concern of the civilian
population is the food supply.
In an address to his soldiers Pre-
mier Kerensky stated that he had
taken measures for the defence of the
city.
While the sharpshooters repulsed
The reyolutionists in one encounter
from another direction the supporters
Of Korniloff reached Gatschina, ~
miles from the city.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12
EQUIPPED BY ELKs
Expenditure Of 100000 First Of
Mllllon.Dollar Fund.

Lynchburg, Va. Sept 11.-Fred
Harper, grand exalted ruler of the
Benevolent and Protective Order Of
Elks, announced today that the Elks
war commission has authorized the
complete equlpping of the University
OF Virginia hospital unit to 20 abroad
at a cost of 100000, This will be the
first expenditure of the milllon.dollar
war relief fund authorized by the
Elks grand lodge at its recent Boston
session.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont fair and warmer tonight and
Thursday
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-09-12
BRITISH LOSSES 2e,62s
Casualties Reported for Week include
Officers and Men.

London. Sept. 1g.-Casualties in
the British ranks reported during the
week show a total of 26,626 officers
and men. as follows: Officers killed
and died OF wounds, 1874; men 4,1SS.
Officers wounded or missing, 5S1;
men, 21,67S
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

rant spouses had taxed their patienc.
III II had ceased to be n virtue. rose
IN their righteous wrath and tried IN
be wicked.
Having little or no practice in wick
edness, and being hindered rather than
nelped by what they knew of Il by
hearsay, they involved themselves In
terrible calamities. while the former
mbe Of their families had
the righteous indignation all to them
selves.
The innocents. meanwhile, having
even less knowledge of how to get
OF trouble. than Of how to get
into II. saw their plight increase till IL
al but oblitcrated them. It la pre-
ciseiy the sort Of idea which Avery
li"pwood knows best how to put
its PAGES. getting It's finest
flavor, and giving it his deft-
characterization and satirical COM
cay. one scene, now famous as the
ockta scene" was described by The
rs the best in the whole
history OF farce.
Fair and Warmer" begins In the
early morning, stays up all night and
by noon OF the following
having in that time disrupted and
two households, devastated
take robin" and brought wisdom
and repentance to saints and sinners
aiike. 1t has not a momen between Its
when It's humor flags or its
slacken. Selwyn & Com
pany will present It here with e cast
July designed to give it's comic values
full play.
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a FREQ Prescription You Cnn III,
Filled and Use mt Home.

Philadelphia. Pa. Do you wear
glasses? Are you n victim Of eye strain
or othcr eye weaknesses? II So, you will
pc Slad to know that according to Dr..
Lewis there is real hope for you. Many
m MnI eyes were failing say they have
nnu their eyes restored through the
Scription. One man says, after trying
1t: Il was almost blind; could not see
thing without any glasses. and NV e1e.
40 not water any moro. At night they
would pain dreadfully; now they feel
to me-" A lady who used IL say ..Tho
atnosphere seemed hazy with or with
out glasses, but after using this pre-
sonipsion LOT hfteen days everything
Wlthout slasses." 1t is believed that
thousands who wear glasses can now
n,nIIaru mem IN a reasonaplo time, and
their eyes so as to he
spared the trouble and expense Of ever
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
Doctor Tells How 10 Strengthen
Eyesight so per cent In One
Weeks Time In Many Instances

getting, glasses. Eye troubles Of many
descriptions nay be wonderfully bene-
Here Is the prescription: Go to any ac-
tive drug store and get a bottle of
Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one Bon-Opto
tablet in a fourth Of a glass Of water
and allow to dissolve. With this iquid
battle the eye two to four times daily.
You should notice your eyes clear up
perceptibly right from tho start and In
hammation will quickly disappear. II
your eyes are bothering you. even a
little, take steps to ave them now be-
Tore IT Is too late. Many hopelessly
blind might rave been saved IL they had
cared FOR their yes in time.
Note: Another prominent Physician to
whom the above article was submitted, said:
IbonoOpto is a very remarkable remedy.
us constituent ingredients are we'll known
10 eminent eye specialists and widely pre-
scribcd by them. The manufacturers guar
antee 1t to strengthen eyesight SO per cent
in one weeks time in many irstances or
refund the money. 1t can be obtained from
any good drpssist and is ono Of the very
Few preparations I feel should DO kent on
h9nd for regular use In almost every fam
inIEE; u Sold IN this city by the Tragic
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
NOVELTY AND VARIETY
PROMISED AT THE IyRrC

IA 4 - ItI
The resourcefulness of the vaudeville
producers is strikingly exemplined in
the ~Variegated array OF attractions as
sembled by Manager Charle, w, Rex
FOR tho amusement of tho LYRICS ma.
irons this week. Novelty and variety
distinguish each of the two shows.
There are few comedy attractions on
the vaudeville stage so widely known
ana popular with those amusement
and Richfield combination, to be seen
In a gem of light farce entitled NAV
Haggorty's Father" which was staged
during the past summer and scored
q great laughing hit in New York. The
piece is attractively mounted and
smartiy acted. and tho offering comes
neralded as one or the most preten-
tious features OF the kind yet sent to
tho Keith house here.
The inside workings" of 4 theater
have been exploited In comedy by sew
eral noted playwrights, but Bert and
Harry Gordon. on the same bill. claim
TO have ~iscover now possibilities
In their skit. THE Im%presario and the
Novice" The incident around which
the piece Is contrived is a managers
encounter with an amateur. The dta-
logue and action are described as fun
ny enough to make a Chinese loss
laugh. 800
Physical culture feats in mida,r vii,
be exhibited in a novel manner bv
Harry La Vail and sister. Among the
in the new show will be the
performance Of Alexander brothers and
Evelyn. who have successfully defend
Cd their title as the worlds greatest
pal ~oouncers" for several seasons in
both America and Europe. Rollickfnr
Maud Ryan, chanteuse and coincidence.
is another happy number.
10 appreciate the kinshfp. of wit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

from an editorial by tho late Charles
q. Dana, in which that editor answers
IN the affirmative the question of a
little girl as to whether there really
Is n Santa Claus" This editorial so
Impressed Mr.. Field that he kept It In
his s~crapbook for years. and now in
Santa Claus at Home" Is giving again
TO the children, as well as to the
ADULTS. the atmosphere OF the delight
lul sentiment he found in this piece
OF literature.
santa Claus mt Home is presented
IN four scenes and two tableaux. the
nrst showing the interior of Santa
Ehaus's workshop; the second. "A
home Somewhere on Christmas Eve:
the third. "A Home Somewhere on
Christmas Morning." and the fourth,
me Dance of the Serenaders." Az
the curtain rises there are seen com.
pietod toys standing against the wall.
of q sudden they become animated and
DO a fanciful clog dance nterspersed
with art poses. A big Jack in the
BOX flies open, and this, too, becomes
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

and humor with the art Of the comic
cartoontst and tho remarkable advance
made In recent seasons In this form OF
stage entertainment. ono must SEQ tho
onerfnS OF Bert Levy. cleverost OF all
the cartoontsts that have taken to the
vaudeville stage. He draws on a
smoked glass. the sketches being pro-
oected on a screen. both in the making
and when-completed.
Holding another prominent spot on
the bill 10 the big minstre! produce
lion. the American Minstrel Maids"
me comedy contingent OF the troupe
Is headed by Nina Straw. In the semi
circle arc a number Of pretty and
s%irliec. who sing and dance
cleverly. The end chairs are hold down
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

by black-face c%omedianu. and Mis-
straw acts az i~nterlocutor. Tho Amor.
lean Minstrel Maids give q complete
minstrel show In tabloid form.
Fred Eckhoft n Anna Gordon. .rhs
musical Laugh-Niakers." have an act
in which comedy and melody ara bant
PLY combined. Maud Ronair ana Jos
Ward Will contribute an amusing skit
called when Maud Met Ward" which
IL more or less personal. but verv
~ughab Gertrude Holmes and Rob.
ert uchana have a pretty singing
bills there will be the usual hiIh.sr.as
motion-picture exhibits. including TIA
latest war films. NV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

pouses had taxed their pnti.nc.
III 1t had ceased to be n virtue. rose
IN their righteous wrath and tried to
be wicked. W
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SANTA CLAUS AT HOMER
PRESENTED ny Al. Errr r

Santa Claus at Home" a combined
Observation-Disclosures spectacle on tho
oil! q the AL. G. Field Greater Min
strels this season, has taken its place
beside similar compositions c~onsnicu-
GUS in stage history for their mastery
OF the holiday toyousness. Such sue
cesses are not frequent. because of the
diihculty in making this subject as
popular with the men as with the
women and children.
santa Claug at Home" has all no
auaiihcations which enable 1T to please
OF the dean of minstrelsy hfmself whn
oased 1t on an inspiration RECEIVED
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
CUE nILL BIAS ANOTHER

st.s4 SUCCESS IN "HASS UNI FRITZ,
It Is known and commented upon
throughout the entire theatrical world
that no cartoon musical show has ever
been a enuin and lasting success
that has not been under the mana.
Efrial banner of Gus Hill. There is
tADrsquestion about the ability Of Mr..
Iii Eli to select the sort of musical
show best suited to the tastes of the
6roat masses Of theatergoers and pa
irons OF the popular form Of amuse-
sment- His life's effort has been to
2onuse the masses and not the classes.
Cartoon plays appealed to him as a
because the children like the
funny page. To select cartoon charac-
tters best known and best liked by the
kiddies has ever been his guide. Nc
Flats. Happy Hooligan. Mutt
s1nd Jen, Bringing Up Father have all
.been made famous by their various
sC~onceptors. All four were selected by
ME- Hill as containing the greater
merit OF the numerous funny picture
series, the success of each one Of which
has been without the least precedent
In theaterdom. All four have created
new and unapproachable box-onice
COZ throughout the country. There
fore when r. Dirks, the originator OF
Observation-Disclosures Kids. desired his
brain folks. Hans und Fritz. to become
.Actorr. 1t was quite natural for him
10 seek out Gus Hill. The production
looming to the Academy tomorrow.
matinee and night, will b. a positive
revelation In numerous ways and
means, scenically and otherwise. II is
designed, first, last and all the time, for
the promotion of hearty laughter.
Fun, pretty girls and music reign SUI
5preme- The book is by Frank Ken
snedy. Music by Leo Edwards and
VIII Cobb. The entire production is
Under the personal direction of Mr..
,Iif1f;. Nr. Tannehill is director. and
VIII Smith stages the numbers. Don't
failtto bring the children to see Hans
und Fritz" The Captain, Mrs. Katzen-
1aenmer n the Inspector and all the
friends OF the family will be there
just as you have seen them on the
funny pages of The Times-Dispatch
week after week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

dust. and. finally. shadowgraphs dis.
closing Santa Claus and His pais
bounding In sleiEhs over tho house.
tops on the earth. Among tho charm.
troduced are From Day TO Day w.
Sing and Work." I'm T%oyland,' by
Victor Herbert. and Christmas. the
Same Old Story" a most inspiritinr
concerted number. -
The AL. G. Field Greater Minstrel.
Will BIO at the Academy Thursday.
Friday and Saturday n Saturday
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23

animated. creating much fun in some
Wonderful acrobatic antics with Santa
Claus's helpers-jolly, fat, brownie
like creatures and negro servants. A
perfect riot OF merry-making develops
dancing toys. singing toys, mechan-
ical o ornamental toys; help for
SANTA Ciaus from tho magicians, the
painters. tho poets, the musicians The
inventors. tho c~ustumers, the author:
an outburst of bells, chimes, whistles.
horns. drums. continuous glitter. star
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
gAm AND wARMEn- AT THE
kfFtfNlHt.fi n AnU-ArSr WV -

Frafr and Warmer" is the piouant
SHce OF Avery Hopwood's latest and
.anest farce. which ran for one v.ar
Axssthe Eltinse Theater, New York. and
months at the Cort Theater.
Chicago. and which selwyn & Com
spany. having put 1t on tour in re-
sponso to universal demand. will pre-
SSaat ~ the Academy Tuesday and Wed.
mesdaye and Wednesday matinee. Mr..
dopwood's farce tells a merry tale of
ngoNs.two highIy respectable and more
than averagely domesticated persons
dHo1vertnE that their respective or
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Weekly Calendar
ACADEMY of MUSIC.

moneay-Matinee and might. On,
nil presents "Hans Und Fritz"
Iuesdny md Wednesday, md We'd
nesaaJ matinee-SelWyn az Co. present
sFafr and Warmer"
IL THURSDAY. Friday md Saturday md
Dnfuraay mntince-AI e.. Fields greater
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-09-23
YNIE .THEATER.

sN LYRIC iTIIEATIcR.
All the week, with daily mntInccs-
Vaudeville and pictures. Dill changes
S!Tkursday.
Williams news., 1917-04-19

of the newest holes in the bur row Qaying open the lower passage, if for gophers), and place the dose of Carbon Bisul- phide or ball down the hole as far as possible, cover the hole with dirt and tamp. The liquid or ball must not be covered with dirt when covering the hole. Close all the holes to keep the gas in and prevent the es- cape of the inmates.
 For sale at Grand Canyon Drug Store.
Williams news., 1917-04-19
FOREST NOTES

The Secretary of Il griculture has autho 'zed the Forest Sup ervisors of Arizona and New Mexico to issu" grazing permits for 1917 aggregating 466,OOO cattle and horses, 881,000 sheep and goats, and 25,O0O swine. The number of cattle and horses is 10 per cent great CT than last year, and the num- Der of sheep and goats 5 per cent less, according to Paul G. Redington, District Forester. The net increase is figured to be equivalent to 36,OOO cattle. In the opinion of the grazing specialists of the Forest Ser vice, this represents roughly the years improvement in the carrying capacity of the Ma tional Forest ranges. The in- creased capacity is ascribed to the development of water by stockmen on hitherto dry range better handling and distribu- ton of stock, the gradual elim- ination of overgrazing, and the prevention of fires.
Williams news., 1917-04-19
Small Blaze at Sweetwood
 Residence

About six o'clock Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Ben Sweetwood was alarmed to see smoke com ing from the wall of her home, next to the fireplace. Rushing out she gave the alarm to her neighbors. who hurriedly re- sponded to the call for help. By the time assistance arrived, the flames had eaten out the edges of the boards both outside and in so that the fire could be seen burning vigorously in the cavity between the outer and finer sheating of boards and between the fireplace fue and the first ,studing, at the right of the fire place. By means of an axe an opening large enough to per init the throwing in of water, was made on the inside and the fire was checked. At the same time a hole was cut higher up on the outside and thru it garden hose was thrust spray ing the water up and down and about which quickly completed eXtinguishing the fire. About this time the fire department arrived after the most strenu- ous task of pulling the hose cart thru the deep snow. The boys were badly winded but never theless ready for action had the occasion required.
 The fire was evidently due to some defect about the fireplace fiue. The damage was slight due to the promptness with which the fire was extinguish- ed.
Williams news., 1917-04-19

Directions for use of Carbon ,Bisulphide to kill Gophers and Prairie Dogs
 E After opening the can of Carbon Bisulphide, pour water enough into the can to cover the liquid which will prevent it from evaporating. In using a cork, seal. with glue, mucilage or glycerine.
 An ounce and a half forms a dose which may be applied by special pump sold for the pur- pose, or in absence of the same, the liquid may be poured on a wad of cotton, old sack or any other absorbent material rolled up into balls about twice the size of a walnut. A piece of dry horse manure or an oak ball, with both ends cut off, may be used for this purpose. Another method is to put about one hundred of these balls in a bucket and pour one gallon of the liquid over them.
 For Squirrels, Gophers and Prairie Dogs; Select one or two
Williams news., 1917-04-19
MT. R. s. Holly has returned to the Prairie after having spent the winter in Williams.

The slowness of recruiting proves that there is need for selective conscription as pro- posed by President Wilson. There is too much of a tendency for each man to wait in hopes that the other fellow will do the fighting and let him go about his money making.
 MT. Thos. J. Owens took a trip to Flagstaff, Friday even- ing.
 WANTED: EMPTY BOTTLES. Cash paid for any quantity of standard beer and soda water bottles. Send us yours. Gallup Cold Storage Company
 Gallup, N. M.
Williams news., 1917-04-19
Your Chance to Beat H. C. L.

Here is your chance to beat the high cost of living. I have two adjacent vacant lots that together measure 5S fit. by 40, fenced, and clear of obstruc- tions, which I will rent for gar den purposes at a very reason able figure. The soil is black and rich and clear of stones. See me at once.
 Ed. Hunter
Williams news., 1917-04-19

Just after a snow is an eX- jcellent time to kill prairie dogs gophers with Carbon Bisulp- hide because it is then an easy matter to tell which are "live'' holes. Get a supply now at the Grand Canyon Drug store.