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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-29
WARSURVEYb|LL
OF $14,77O,OOO
PASSES HOUSE
Resource of Whole Nation to
Be Inventoried
SENATE TO ACT SOON
Complete List of Supplies on Hand
is Expected in Three Weeks
After Signing.

Washington, May 28-The ad-
ministration's food survey bill, first
of the food control measures, was
passed by the house today without a
record vote. 1t appropriated S14,770,
Geo for an immediate investigation of
the country's food resources and for
measures to stimulate production. A
similar bill is under debate in the
senate and may be passed there We'd
nesday.
The agriculture department expects
to present a fairly accurate estimate
of food resources within three weeks
after the bill is signed by the Presi-
dent, Secretary Houston said today
The preliminary report to be made
within three weeks will be supple
mented with monthly reports and
probably by complete report with
in six months if necessary.
Material gathered will be turned to
Herbert c. Hoover, who will be named
to head a food administration as soon
as the pending regulatory food meas
ure becomes law.
AS originally drawn the bill carried
more than $1S,000,000, but committee
changes reduced the total. These are
the principal amounts appropriated:
For seeds, S5,5S7 900.
Education for increased produc-
tions by Washington elimination and
conservation, s4,34S, 400.
General survey, s2.552,000
Eradication of livestock diseaseS
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-29
VERMONT AMBULANCE CORPS
Headquarters Here in Charge of choI-
mondeley Thornton.


Cholmondeley Thornton was in Rut-
land Monday and made arrangements
with DR.. William Stickney, who is to
act as captain of the Vermont Red
Cross ambulance corps. to open re-
cruiting headquarters in Bennington.
The corps is to be composed of 81
men and of this number Bennington
should provide at least seven. Head
quarters here will be at the Office of
the Bennington County Improvement
association in the Bennington County
Savings bank building.
Recruits for the corps must be be-
tween 20 and 40 years old, must
weigh over 120 pounds and must be
able to pass a comparatively good
eye-sight test. 1t is understood that
the minimum pay has now been fixed
at $50 month.
AS soon as any number of recruits
have been enlisted at the local
headquarters, Dr. Stickney will come
to Bennington for the purpose of con-
Quoting the physical examinations.
When the corps has been organized
it will go into camp for preliminary
instruction and will probably be sent
to France in few weeks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-29
OVER MT. ANTHONY
G. M. C. Will Have Hike After Men,
orial Exercises Tomorrow.

Following the usual custom of hay-
ing an excursion on every holiday, the
local section of the Green Mountain
Club have planned trip for tomor-
row, but so as to allow participation
in the patriotic observance of the day
the trip will not be made until the
close of the exercises at the Soldiers
home
A hike over Mt. Anthony has been
arranged as a diversion from the
usual direction heretofore taken on
most of the club excursions which
have been toward the east. The start
will be made from the residence of
DR.. F. S. Pratt on Washington street
at $3.50 o'clock and it is planned to eat
lunch on the summit of the mountain
and return in the evening by the Col
gate road. Friends as well as men,
bers are invited. Bring lunch.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-29
TRY Tpk 10 DANISH
. A. n.,,lMATlC PAINS
~ -

People who ha IeH1.,. ,rmented for
years--yes, even $. that they
were unable to help 81 ls-have
been brought back TO st health
through the mighty power 81 Rheuma.
Rheuma acts with speed; it brings in
a few days the relief you have prayed
for. 1t antagonizes the poisons that
cause agony and pain in the joints and
muscles and quickly the torturlng
soreness completely disappears.
1t is a harmless remedy, but sure
and certain, because II is one discovery
that has forced rheumatism and scia-
tlca to yield and disappear.
off you want relief, swift, gratifying
relief get 50-cent bottle of Rheuma
from any druggist, and take one-half
teaspoohful once a day. g
Genuine Rheuma. with guarantee Of
cure or money refunded, is sold by
w. l.. Gokay.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-29
DRIVING OUT NEGROES
state Troops Ordered to East st
Louis, III.

East st. LOUIS, H., May 29.-Hun-
dreds of negroes are fleeing from
East St Louis as the result of riot
which started last night in the negro
section of the city.
More of a score of blacks were beat
en-. cut and shot by the mob which
invaded the negro section and raided
the saloons, pawn shops and other re-
sorts frequented by negroes. Five of
the wounded negroes are not expected
to survive their wounds. Thirty-five
more were badly hurt
The riot resulted from an attempt
to import negroes to work in the
packing house and munitions plants.
Five companies of infantry and one
troop of cavalry, Illinois national
guard, were ordered to East st. Louis
today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-29

and livestock and Improvement work,
$3.50, 600
Miscellaneous, S547,000.
Eradication OF plant diseases and
insects. $44l,00O.
The senate devoted the day to debat
ing and adopting an amendment by
Senator Mcclellan, reducing the appro-
priation for the eradication of the cat
tie tick and other livestock disease
from S2,0S3,00O to SS2500O, the
amount carried for the purpose in the
house bill.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-29
BRAZIL VOTES FOR WAR
Chamber Has Passed First Reading
of Measure.


Rio De Janelro, May 2S.-The Bra
lillian Chamber today passed the first
reading OF the Government measure
revoking Brazils neutrality in the war
between Germany and the United
States. The vote was 1876 TO 3.
A Noticia says that in German cir
cles it is asserted that Germany Will
declare war on Brazil within two or
three days.
The measure under consideration
was drafted by the Committee on
Foreign Relations. 1t recommends
the cancellation Of the decree of April
%, 1917 which declared the neutrali-
ty of Brazil in the war between Ger
many and the United States. Under
this bill President Braz is authorized
TO take the necessary steps to make
the measure effective.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-29
For s. ale :
Two Story Building
(wood)
Flat roof, 2Sx30 fl. Building
could readily be remodeled in.
to double tenement.
Edward L. SibseY
Mfg. Co.
ESTATE or ELLEN TUDOR
@ TATE or YER MONT.

- FATE OF VERMONT. -
~ District of Bennington. S.
THE HONORABLE PROBATE COURT
for the Dlstrisr of Remington.
To all PERSONS interested in the Estate of
Ellen fudor. late of Bennington in said
District deceased. GREETING:
At a Probate Court. holden at Bennington.
within and for said District. on the 2Sth day of
May, 1917, an instrument purportinr to
be the last Will and Testament of Ellen
Tudor. late OF Bennington IN said district.
deceased, was presented 10 the Court aforesaid,
for Probate.
And 1t is ordered by sa d Court thst the
2ld day of June, 1911. at the Probate
Office In aaid Bennington. be assigned ~ PROV
ing said instrument; aud that notice thereof he
given TO all persons concerned. by publishing
this order three weeks successively in the BEN
nIngton Evening Banner, newsp per circu.
ating in that vicinity. in said District, previous
TO the time appointed.
THEREFORE,, you are hereby notified 70
appear before said Court, at the tune ana place
aforesaid, AMI contest the probate OF said will
If you have cause.
Given under my hand at Bennington In said
district this 2Sth day OF May, 1917.
AMY II. HARBOUR, Register.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-A comfortable two
seated carriage in good repair. Pole
and shafts. Price right. Address X
care of Banner. 3tf
FOR SALE-Tomato plants. proper
ly hardened off in cold frames, 40c
doz. E. Marcoux, 10 Mill st. 3t12+
TO RENTAL once two room
tenement on Mckinley. Tel. SPILL.
3ts
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-29
NO PAPER TOMORROW

Tomorrow, Memorial Day, there will
be no issue of The Evening Banner
and the office will be closed oil day.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-05-29
WEATHER FORECAST

Vermont rain tonight. Fair and
warmer Wednesday.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
C FLAT ITEMS"

Mrs. M. G. Cloudt has returned
from an extended visit in Southern
Louisiana.
Mr.. Loss Phillips was a visitor at
the Parks ranch on Dry Greek last
week.
A number Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
York's children are reported i'll with
the measles.
Clip Cloudt of Lordsburg visited
the home of his parents Sunday and
Monday.
Melvin Jones, a prominent young
laborer of Lordsburg, was visiting
old friends on the Flats the past
week.
A delightful turkey supper was
given at the Lazy ST ranch Monday
night. Those attending report a jolly
time.
Miss Esther Wright was the guest
OF Opha Cloudt Friday and Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. C. Hickson have
moved to Plesenton Valley to make
their future home.
W II. Johnson and his little son
Jack have gone to Silver City TO
transact business.
Paymon Meek of Mule Creek was
seen on the Flats this week.
Johnnie Cloudt, one Of the Lazy ST
boys, came in from the round up for
de turkey feast.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
PuRLIC aCHOOL d

In Miss Parker's room, End Primary,
they are learning Roman Notation to
10, and how TO tell time.
In manual work, making clocks,
Free g. Treadwell's Literature Reader
has been taken up in LIST grade.
Written Spelling began this month.
Stories Of "The Five Goats" and
Little Red Hen" have been dramat-
lied. Stevenson's poems have been
studied.
"Where Go The Boats"
"The Land of Counterpart"
4, Singing"
Miss Shepherds room, 9TH and 9Th
grades, have been reviewing for the
state exams which will take place in
the High School building March e.
%.
The 7th grade will be allowed to
take exams in four subjects of the
9Th grade series, which will be
Othography, Geography, Penmanship
and Physiology. MI. Padgett will
conduct the exams.
A literary program was rendered
by the 18th and 9Th grades last Fri
day afternoon from 3 to 4 o'clock.
In Art they are painting spring
landscapes and spring flowers, sug-
gestiOns of the spring months. eth
grade has begun the study Of per-
centage in all it's t~echnicalities.
In Physiology the study of the
circulation with blackboard and art
illustrations in blue and red colors
has been taken up
Miss Wright's room, 4th grade, is
eading from Life Readers, "The Study
Of the Plant"
In Spelling-Silent letters.
In English-Use of the comma.
In Geography-FOod, clothing and
shelter.
In Administration
Mrs. Klipsch's room, End Grade,
doing good work in Reading. In
Language they are constructing SEN
fences, being careful of capital let
ters and periods. In Arithmetic are
learning about denominations of
money, measures, etc.
Third Grade is doing especially
well in reading, writing original let
tiers Tin Language) and in Arithme-
tic have learned multiplication tables
to 9's, are practicing short division
and subtraction of numbers of four
digits. Spelling words of two, three
and four syllables, with diacritical
markings.
Both grades doing nice work in
Manual Training, Drawing and Color
ing, making pictures of spring flow
ers, making paper baskets, lanterns
and picture frames.
Second and Third Grades made the
highest averages in attendance and
non hardness for the month of Feb.
ana received a quarter holiday as a
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
s ''rg Anniversary

s 'Tg Anniversary
Saturday ever ing March 18th
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Marshall
waro oiv2N 2 most delightful sur
p pa by about twenty
friends in honor of their Silver
Wedding Anniversary. A tenn
pting dinner was served fifteen
guests at 900 o'clock and later
in the evening other friends
came in to participate in the af-
ter dinner affair. The party was
given by Mesdames Chase and
Croker at the Chase residence
and came as a complete surprise
to Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall who
little suspected that friends knew
of the day being their twenty
fifth wedding anniversary.
Many beautiful and useful
pieces of silverware were given
the guests of honor and conpra-
tulations were showered upon
them from all sides. The West
ern Liberal together with Mr..
and Mrs. Marshalls many other
friends wish them every happi-
ness in the years to come as they
have enjoyed in the past.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
HAWAIIAN PLAYERS HERE APRIL End

On April 2nd at the Star theatre
the last feature Of the Lyeeum course
given under the auspices of Che Pa
irons association Of the Lordsburg
schools will be given. This attraction
is a troupe Of Hawiian singers-the
stellar feature on the Lyceum circuit.
The singers dress in their native cos
tunes, play their queer instruments
and sing their popular songs.
Those who have already turned in
their season tickets may obtain al
mission TO this performance by maxi
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Blain Phillips, formerly of this
city but for the past year publicity
man for the Coronado Hotel near
San Diego, was here Tuesday en-
route to the Mimbres Hot Springs to
receive treatment fog an attack of
rheumatism. While in this section
Mr.. Phillips will contribute a number
Of articles on the southwest to the
San Diego Union. Mr.. Phillips has a
large number of friends here who
are glad TO welcome him u Lords
burg again.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

ing application to A. w. Mornigstar.
No tickets turned in will De honorad
at the theatre the night Of the show
so this matter should be attended TO
at once.
AS this is a costly attraction II
should be generously patronized by
the people of Lordsburg. Part Of the
proceeds go to the Patrons Associa-
ton and viii be applied toward en-
larging the library at the public
school.
Don't forget the date. Monday
night, April End.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Harry Martin, the well known
Grant county cattleman was here
Monday en- route to Silver City. Mr..
Martin has recently made an extend
ed visit throughout the east follow
ing the sale of his cattle and ranches
neal Steeplerock.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Lordsburg is especially interested
n the following news note giving a
ist of bills passed by the recent state
legislature and signed by Governor
Lindsey Monday:
II. b. 312, adopting Miss Elizabeth
oarrett's 20 Fair New Mexico" as a
tate song.
Don't forget the Red Feather fea-
lures at the Star Theater Thursday
evenings. Watch for the announce
ments Thursday morning.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Mrs. S. M. Chase and young
son and daughters Misses Sylvia
and Dorothy left Thursday after
noon for Los Angeles, California
where they will spend the spring
and summer.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
swastIka an Ancient emblem.

Swastika an Ancient Emblem.
The swastika has been employed az
y charm from China to Peru, and
some psychologists contend That 1t is
the most ancient form Of the cross;
others say hat it represents the solar
movement. Buddhists affirm that It
means the union Of spirit and matter
and then gradual evolution.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

The Western Liberal acknowledges
receipt Of a beautiful panoramic view
Of the 80 mine and sourrounding ter
rltory sent us by Mr. Elmer Davis of
the Octo, Hecla and So Extension
mining companies. Mr.. Da Wis is one
Of the large number Of m ming men
who believe in the local car np and are
backing it by unstinted a,ad untiring
effort.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

A very enjoyable st. Patrick's Day
dance was given at the IS mine thea
tire Saturday night. There was a
large attendance of L~urdsburg folks.
A buffet luncheon was served and a
NEST delightful evening enjoyed by
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

The case of Chas. Moore indicted
by the grand jury for larceny, will be
tried at the next term Of court, to-
gether with the cases of Edward
Allen, j. w. Gould and other south
ern county indictments.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Entries on section homesteads were
made in the office of the local u. S.
Commissioner this week by Mrs.
Emma Fuller, Raymond Fuller, Nah
lon Chute, George A. Phillips, Mrs.
Anna Van Meter, Walter Van
Meter, J.. c. Brock and Mrs. Hattie
Henderson.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
LOCAL PERSONAL

3. S. Jackson, manager Of the
lobefts and Leahy Mercantile Com
ANY has received . handsome new
jtudebaker touring a from Hill
md Walker the local Studebaker
agents.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
Christian Church announcement

Bible school (Mr. Boyer. Supt.)
promntlv at 1000 a. m.
PrpachirG at 100 q m
Union E0deavor Society meet
inc al 6.9n p m
,Prnachin0 # 7.45
Social top cs discussed at both
services. 70 which everybody
is most cordially invited.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
Wisdom.

Wisdom Has riches in her right
hand and honor and long life in her
left; but she must be wooed and won
for her own sake. not for her dowry
Lyman Abbott.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Mrs. Sam Olney and Mrs. 3. b.
Owrby will! entertain the ladies aid
81 che Christian church March 29th
al the home of Mr.. AMI Mrs. r. B
uNnby hera, Preparatory arc heinr
male to maze this n very enjoyable
event.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Andrew Balm formerly with the
American Smelling and Refining Co.
here, is visiting in town for a few
days from Gage, N. NJ, where he is
engaged in mining.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Robert F. Fitz, secretary and treas
urer o. the FL Centco Mining and
Milling company was here last week
from his home in Los Angeles.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23
Excellent Reason.

Another reason why one child is
not enough for a family Is that when
It grows up the father has two bosses
In the family and the mother and the
sid have none.-Houston Post.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Mr. and Mrs. John T. M.Naba and
son have returned to FL Paso after a
weeks visit with friends and relatives
here.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Ranch for Rent: For sheep or
goats. Early range and good shall
,ow water. Inquire at Liberal office.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

- dau9hter of MIR. anil Mr..
orva Bradberry IS seriously i'll at
ne I'eMoss hospital with typhoid
fc' er Wednesday the fever reached
106 degrees.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

DR.. E. C. DeMoss was a business
visitor in FL Paso Thursday ard Fri
law Of asst week.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

George H. Utter, owner of the
Steeplerock mines, was here Wednes-
day en- route to his home at Silver
City after a visit to his property.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

jackson Agee, we'll known Silver
City banker, was a visitor in town
last week.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Tuesday night the adobe house
owned by Mrs. Gervais was totally
destroyed by fire of unknown origin.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

R. A. Springer and A. Z. Denton
If Globe, Ariz., were here the first
Of the week.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

What is the "Great Secret ?" See
t at the Star theatre before long.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

VIII wiz N"NN-T WTWU1
II Is hard 20 stay on 9 nd work and
stick, when things seem to go wrong.
but we have found ths / g just the
way 70 make things go rlaht.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

On March 10th a son was born to
Yr. and Mrs, William Tyra of this
Hity.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

F. L. Cox, former county surveyor
in Lordsburg for a week doing en-
neering work.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Olney were in
town from Stems Tuesday.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

Frank Curtis is confined to the De
o5s hospital with pneumonia.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-03-23

There's something good on at the
Star every night.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1917-12-28
WANTS NAMES OF TIE INDIAN
SOLDIERS

Tn" following letter from Super
intcnd-nt Gabe T.. Parker is self
explanatory and should hae the at
tcntion of every person in position
to give the information asked for.
The Commissioner of Indian At
fairs has called upon men to secure
tn" names OF all Indians of the Five
Civilized Tribes who have tnlicted
or have been drafted init trc mill.
tary or naval service o: the United
States II Is his desire to honor
thos" of the Indian race by prcs"rv-
ing II roll in his office which will
show IN" names. tribes. branches OF
service, whether enlisted or drafted
Of the Indians now in the military
or naval service orw no may here.
after b" industtd into the service
cannot procure II list of this
Kind from my records. neither can
il b." secured from the records of
tn" exemption boards and recruiting
offices in Oklahoma. as th.cr are
many Indians who have registered
and been induct'd into the service
from points outside Bpsidcs. | am
advised that tn" recruiting offices
do not keep permanent records of
"niis'ment-
Most of thcS" indians probably
have relatives or friends who can
and would b" glad to furnish me with
he names and data desired. They
can supply the Information by au-
dressing letters to me at this office,
and in every case should give the
| correct name of the Indian. his tribe
and the branch of the service in
| which he is, his address, and wheth-
"r he enlisted or was drafted.
While II is appreciated that the
War Department will preserve an
| appropriate record OF ALL our SOL
dicrs, still | feel that the idea of q
roll in the Interior Department of
the Government of the Indians who
serve our conutry would prove an
incentive and encouragement to the
Indian soldiers. keeping up their
morale and resulting in increased
efficiency. essentials to win this
war for liberty.
! May ! not request that you give
this letter all the publicity you can
through your paper?
Sincerely yours,
| "CABE f. PARKER.
| superintendent for the
Five Civilized Tribes"