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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
DEEP FORCES ARE
WORKING AMONG
GE ERMAN PEOPLE
Concessions to Poles Promised in
Prussian Diet
EFFECT OF RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
German Political Reform Styled As
Greatest Requirement Of the Hour
in Fatherland.
EFFECT OF RUSSIAN REVOLUTION

Amsterdam, March 29, dispatch to
The London Daily Chronicle Inter.
esting signs are multiplying that sig
nificant changes are working through.
out the whole German nation. Today
| have to report more than one por-
tent. Perhaps the most remarkable
is statement made regarding the Po.
lish question in the Prussan upper
house by Herr Won Breitenbach, rep.
resenting the ChancelloA Speaking
yesterday afternoon, he declared in
the name Of the Government that it is
taking into consideration revision OF
the Polish appropriation law. and that
1t Is hoped a decision would soon be
arrived at. In addition, concessions
will be made to the Poles with regard
to the use Of their mother tongue. An
alteration Of the law Is also promised
so as to give the Poles an opportunity
to settle in their homeland.
Il hope, said Herr Won Brieten-
bach, that now the time of common
work and common endeayor will be-
gin for our Prussian and Polish coun-
trymen."
This is another instance of the re-
action giving way in the Fatherland.
1t is not SO long ago that Prince Won
Billow told the Poles that. they were
an inferior people and must be trod-
den under the heel. That spirit has
gone, and its going is certainly a very
interesting indication of the lack of
self-confidence In Germany's ruling
caste. 1t shows that Germany's rulers
are convinced of the necessity of do
ing something to win over Poland and
thus hold back the Russian frontiers
to some considerable distance to the
east Only by doing so could Ger
many hope to preserve her near.E East
ern conquests, which are all she now
believes in her heart that she can hold
out, Of all she hoped for. b r org
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
S1,00O.0OO Was
APPROPRIATED BY
STATE TODAY
Sum Voted Dyvermont Legislature
for Equipment Of troops
RULES SUSPENDED; BILL PASSED
Measure Introduced by Speaker VIII
son Was Unanimously Adopted
BY Joint House Session.

Montpelier. March 30.-Speaker
Wilson this morning took the floor
and asked unanimous consent to in
troduce a bin appropriating $1,000
900 or as much thereof as might be
needed In equipping the naval and
military forces of the state in antici-
patton OF the United States participat-
ing in the war against Germany or
any other belligerant.
The rules we're suspended and the
bill was passed unanimously.
The Morse bill was killed by a ma
jority OF six votes. The Senate was
in executive session as committee of
the whole for the greater part of the
forenoon, listening to Judge Taylor
on the Administrations district court
bill.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
PHONE COMPANIES RETRENcH
New York Firm Refuses Any New
Business on Account Of War.

New York, March 3O.--A temporary
embargo on the installation of new
telephone lines or in any event install
lation subject to indefinite delay Is
contemplated by the New York Tele-
phone Company because OF the un-
precedented demands made upon its
material resources and its construc-
tion facilities by preparedness work
in which it is cooperating with the
Government on account OF the i'm
minence of war. No announcement OF
the proposed action has been made by
the company, but officials last night
admitted that formal notice might be
issued to the public soon. f Dt
Whether the embargo would involve
the countrywide territory served by
the American Telephone and Tele-
graph company, or Just the metropoli-
tan district could not be learned
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
SERIES OF TRAILS
Vermont on Route from New York
to Quebec


The linking up of existing trails all
the way from New York to Quebec.
Canada, and from the Green noun
tains to the White by means of new
trails, Is the ambitious plan OF the
Green Mountain club and several 9TH
er mountain clubs of New England.
Representatives of the latter met at
the Appalachian clubs rooms in Bos-
ton recently for the second time this
year and discussed routes, ways and
means. The sense Of the meeting was
that beginning should be made this
spring ON construction work. The or
ganizations represented included be-
sides the Green Mountain club the
Appalachian club, which works in the
White mountains, the Dartmouth, N.
H., Outing club, the Amherst and VIII
liams, Mass, Outing clubs. the Nel
England Society for the Protection OF
New Hampshire. James p Taylor of
the Greater Vermont association at
tended the meetings. tre
Roughly speaking. the route pro-
posed for the trail, leaving aside al.
ternate routes that do not include the
Green Mountain range. was the high
lands Of the Hudson TO West Point.
Litchfield hills, the Berkshires. the
Green mountains over the Long Trail
and the Notre Dame mountains. In
Vermont new trails would have to be
built from Prospect Rock opposite
Manchester to Killington mountain
and from Johnson to the Canadian
line, and the trail from Mt Killington
would have to be improved. To con-
meet the Green and White mountains,
the trail would be taken from Camel 8
Hump or Mansfield through Essex
county past Willoughby lake to the
Connecticut river, all in a northeast
direction.
So far as Vermont is concerned. the
Remington, Manchester, Rutland.
Brandon, Middlebury and Burlington
branches Of the Green Mountain club
are chiefly interested but the clubs
OF Johnson Morrisville, Stowe and
Waterbury, from north to south, are
also involved.
The cross trail routes from the
Green to the White Mountains would
not be the only ones to be built: even
tually the Adirondacks, Maine and
Connecticut would also be included.
The former connecting link would be
by way of the eastern arm of a big
Y as a bridge from Vermont.
The big project was talked over on
July 21-23. 1914, at the sixth annual
forestry conference in the White
mountains, held at Gorham, N. H.,
when Mr. Taylor spoke on "A series
of Trails for New England" On Feb
ruary 2, 1917 meeting similar to Fri
days was held at the Appalachian
club.
The national conservation commits
sion in report in 1909 emphasized
the Importance OF the value OF New
England's scenery and the desirabili-
| ty OF preserving it.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
LEARNING FROM LONDON
Embassy Gathering information for
American Government.

american 1oVcFUmeHts
The entire staff of the American
embassy at London. some OF whose
members are devoting all their time
to the work, is preparing informa-
ton for the government at Washing.
ton which is expected to be useful in
the event of war with Germany, says
a dispatch from London. The British
government is displaying the utmost
cordiality in providing the desired in.
formation, which covers economic
rather than military features OF war
preparations. The subjects have to
do with transportation, finance and
organization OF new departments,
such as those OF munitions and block
ade. A feature Is being made OF war
work for women. especially In muni-
tions factories.
A special committee OF the newly
organized American chamber OF com.
merce called at the embassy yester.
day to offer its services in any ca
pacity. Most OF the members Of the
committee are above military age, but
all represent extensive American in
terests and their long residence in
London has given them valuable ex-
perience in regard to British methods.
The transportation measures taken
in England in consequence of which
English railways are now carrying
more men and freight than ever be-
fore in their history will be an impor-
tant feature Of the report which Is
being prepared by the embassy. Meth.
I'D Of talr 70 t.,o
Ing their output and meeting problems
In connection with the treatment of
workmen also are receiving careful at
tention. Financial measures designed
to prevent panics and other troubles
are being studied, as well as methods
OF issuing loans and other war credits.
Among the other problems under
consideration Is that of internment.
| In which the embassy has had large
experience in its capacity as repre-
| sentative of various belligerents. Tho
recent REIMBURSEMENT OF the interests
of Germany releases several members
of the staff for this purpose and they
are now supplementing their knowl-
edge by obtaining the requisite in.
| formation from the British govern
ment The control and protection OF
| shipping also will be an important
part of the report. IN all this work
| the British government has shown
the greatest willingness to impart the
desired information.
The embassy staff also is making
a report on the British censorship.
The American government already is
in possession of report made by
American army officers on the Brit
ish system, which consists largely OF
examples OF things which should not
be done by censorship.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

LOST-A purse containing $13 in
the business section this morning. 1t
was fat leather affair and the own
er cannot afford to lose the money it
contained A reasonable reward will
be paid if wallet and contents are
brought to the Banner office. 52t2
FOR SALE-Chestnut mare about
1850, kind and~gentle, safe for wo-
man to drive. VIM. Phillips. North
Bennington, box sc, or inquire OF c.
H. Phillips, Center SALISBURY. 52t6f
FOR SALE-Two second hand
clover leaf manure spreaders. In
first class condition. A bargain at
prices asked. Phone $50. H. w. Ny
ers G. Son Inc. 52tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30

Madrid, March 20, (via Paris -
Count Romanones, the Premier. at a
meeting of the Cabinet today outlined
the situation in Spain and announced
that all precautionary measures re-
quired in the circumstances had been
taken in Madrid. The People 8
House" had been closed, and all the
provincial labor centers adhering to
the general strike will also be closed.
At the present time Madrid is quiet,
and the bulk of public opinion approv-
es the energetic attitude of the Gov
eminent in view of the revolutionary
and anti-patriotic character general
strike would have under the present
circumstances.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
UNCLE SANS MEN
FIRED UPON At
NIAGARA FALLS
Troops Guarding Biz Plants Objects
Of Mysterious attacks
THREE BUllETSMISS CUARDSMEN
AssaiIants Were On Boats on Niagara
River and Escaped-soldlers Did
Not Return Fire.

Niagara Falls, March 30.--United
States soldiers guarding the interna-
tional bridge between this country
and Canada and especially those
picketed around the big hydraulic
power plant on the American side of
the Falls, were the objects of mysteri-
GUS rifle attack last night. The as
sailants, whose identity is not known,
were in an open boat on the Niagara
river. The shots were not returned
by the soldiers. One bullet whistled
past the head OF Private Messing
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
NEW SHIRT SHOP
WILL LOCATE
IN VILLAGE
G. T. Webster viii Move Small
Manufactuy from Berlin. MY.
WILL OCCUPY NORTON BUILDING
Business Employing Number Of GlrIs
Brought Here Through ActivIties
Of Board Of Trade.

G. Z. Webster. who for the past few
years has been conducting q modest
shirt manufacturing business in Ber-
lin. NJ Y, will move his plant to Ben
nington about May LIST and take quar-
ters in the L. S. Norton building. The
business will be located on the sec
ond floor OF the structure in the rear
OF the Schwartz meat market, which
was used by the Payne Brush shop
for number OF months following the
burning OF the latter's plant.
Mr.. Webster, who is Spanish war
veteran and who was rough rider
with Roosevelt in Cuba, manufactures
line OF high class silk shirts. He
has a good business worked up In
these high grade goods which are all
custom-made, mostly by girls. He has
had dificulty in obtaining help in Ber-
lin and has arranged to come to Ben
nington hoping to overcome this diff
hculty.
He will use the electric power avail
able in the building, to drive his sew.
ing machines and expects to get run
ming In the new quarters about the
first OF May. He Will bring num-
ber of hands from Berlin and will al
so move his family here as soon ~
he can procure the proper living ac-
commodations. He was induced to
come here by the officials OF the local
board of trade.
Since the removal of the Payne
% a. -.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
SUNK BY GERMAN RAIDER
Report Loss Of Japanese Warship
in Southern Pacific

A dispatch to the Canadian News
Of Vancouver, B. c., from Toxic, says
that a German raider has sunk Jap
anese warship in the southern Pacific.
The names of the vessels were not
disclosed 1t was officially announced
in Toxic about two weeks ago that
a converted German cruiser had been
sighted in the Indian ocean and was
being traced by Japanese and British
warships after the raider had sunk
a Japanese freight ship. Prior to that
two British steamships were reported
to have been destroyed by an armed
merchantmen Off Colombo, Ceylon
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
DIVIDEND FOR SOLDIERS
Five Dollars Per Recruit Paid In
RelchertoWn

A bonus OF S. is declared for every
new recruit who enlists with Postmas-
ter Edgar L. Sargent at Belcheftown.
1t doesn't matter whether the man
viii don the uniform OF United States
army. the navy or the marine corps.
This is the way Postmaster Sargent
has taken TO do his bit for his coun-
try Ordinarily the SIS would be Mr..
Sargent's own for, in its effort to in
crease the size of the nations fighting
forces. the government is Offering
postmasters of the second, third and
fourth classes this fee for every re-
cruit obtained and accepted.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
GIFT TO RED CROSS
Motor Cans from Miss Emily Proctor
and Redfie III oP rector. W

Miss Emily Proctor daughter of the
late Senator and former, secretary of
war; Redfield d. Proctor, has given to
the State fully equipped Red Cross
motor field ambulance, Valued at
$4,000. Her brother Senator Redfield
Proctor of Rutland county. has given
a three-ton White motor truck of
similar value. Both of the gifts will
be accepted by the State for use of
the military department
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30

termining factor with the govern
ment. The German socialists he said
had been advised from abroad to start
a revolution. Acceptance Of that ad.
vice would entail the greatest misery
to the workers.
Herr Mueller, progressive, empha-
sized that Germany would not inter.
fere with the internal development Of
Russia. The Russian people. he as
serted, were evidently striving toward
peace. The American government,
continued the speaker, refused to rec
ognize the sea barrier as an impassa-
bic fact; nevertheless, the progress
sives would regret war with the Uni
ted States
Discussing the attitude of the Prus-
sian Herrenhaus. Herr Mueller con-
tended that the members of this house
had started the new submarine cam
paign from fear of a new orientation
This statement caused commotion
after which Herr Mueller proceeded
declaring that the Bavarian king EN-
phasized that the people were ripe fol-
a general equal and direct franchise.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
FOR ARMY OF 100000
Chamberlain Plan for Universal
Training

Plans to forward further prepared
ness measures for the army yesterday
began to assume definite form at
Washington. How an increased arm
cd force Of 100000 may be promptly
secured for the present emergency. as
we'll as universal training as nation
al policy, were discussed by President
Wilson with Senator Chamberlain of
Oregon, chairman of the Senate mill
tary committee At the same time
Secretary Baker and administration
leaders in congress considered legis-
lation needed Immediately for the mil
itary establishment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
CoMM1 lsrorERs, NOTICE II

Y Estate OF JAMES ". Ii VINUSIUN
The Undersigned b, ving been annointsd b.
the Honor able Probate Court or the districi
examine. and adjust the al inns ard demands
AL persons against the estate tf JaI es Y. Liv-
ipgston, late of Benningo on IN said District. de-
10. hereby give notice hat we win meet fo'
the purpose aforsaid. at the ofRce of D. A. Gull
tinan IN the vilIaxe Of Remington IN sid Dis.
next f. m 2o'cloct D n. ur ii D m on sale
days and that sIv months from the 2lst day I
Feb =. ID. 1A7 | the time limited ny said
Court frr said creditors to present their claims
to us for examination Hnd allowances.
Dated at Bennington, VT. this 18th day OF
March, A. d. 1917.
ID A. GUTLTINAN,
GEORGE w. WILLIAMS,
Com missioners.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
MARTIAL LAW FOR
SPAIN OWING TO
DEADLY STRIKE
Economic Crisis in AlfonsO's King.
dom Brings Prompt Action
MANY RINGleADERS SEIZED
Madrid Is Quiet and Energetic Action
of Authorities ls Said to Have
General Approval.
MANY RlNGltAOEss SEIZED

London, March 29-The official
Gazette at Madrid published today a
decree suspending constitutional guar
antees in all provinces of the king
dom, Reuters Madrid correspondent
cables.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
NORTH BENNINGTON

There will be rehearsal for the
Easter music of the Methodist church
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Lewis Saturday evening at 7.30 and
at the church Sunday at / o'clock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30

Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Warner, who
have been spending the winter months
with their son, Lee c. Warner, have
returned to their home in Ticonder-
ago, N. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont, fair tonight. Saturday fair
and warmer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-30
SUSPEND COLLEGE SPORTS
Athletic Schedules Cancelled In Event
of War.

of War.
intercollegiate athletics will be
vitality affected in the event that Con
gress declares war on certain foreign
powers at its session Monday. Near
ly all the leading colleges and univer
stiles of the country have announced
their intentions of canceling all ath
letic schedules in the event OF war
No sport will be excepted. Baseball
rowing. track and all others will be
passed up at once and efforts devoted
to assisting the country.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-03
MOSES WAS LOOKING
FOR MATCHES when
the cLIM fixed

when the glim fixed" writes
Agnes Oatmeal 10 Balmy Benny.
Moses was in the dark" But Balmy
Benny is unconsoIed. Hundreds
have written him, offering various
answers TO the great question OF
the day: "Where was Moses when
the light went OUT" But Balmy
still maintains that he Is uncertain.
Beulah Signal. OF Pearson. Wash.
writes that Moses was in dark
ness when the light went out. In his
night shirt. hunting for matches"
and J. w. H. opines that Moses
was, like the working clnss OF to-
day. In the dark"
Ardth Vance thinks he was
getting ready TO 70 to n dance. and
got his shaving outfit and started
to shave when the light fizzled."
"Brighteycd Happy" Susan Ber-
nv. Wee Bill, Myrtle Arnold, OF
20li Howard ave. ~, and Elizabeth
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-03
Lemon Juice
For FreckIeS
0irIsl Make beauty lotion at
home for . few eents Try III

squeeze the juice oil two lemons
into bottle containing tire.
ounces OF orchard white. shake well.
and you have n quarter pint OF the
best freckle and tan lotion. and
complexion beautlfier. at very. very
small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
supply three ounces OF orchard
white for n few cents. Massage
this sweetly fragrant lotion into the
face, neck. arms and hands each
day. and see how freckies and blem.
ishes disappear. and how clear. soft
and white tho skin becomes. Yes,
II 10 harmless
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-03

are doing their best to conserve the
dignity OF matrimony.
Every soldier should be married.
ia the slogan of the new club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-03
la FRENCH SLAVE GIRLS DIARY

The slgn on the house sald In
German 'sis women That Is why
these soldiers have come 10 look a,
Va and hint at Insults"
God. for protection and suceor.
MAY 2o-one OF TIE sol.
dlers had been beating one Of
the girls In the fields. every
day. He had tried me first.
and told me how I could e.
cape. The vision OF my
mothers face helped me 10 lie
20 him. When told
him the lie he left me alone.
Today IN mld.af,ernoon. the
other girl he had been beating
for weeks fell exhausted Ne
bent over her and talked
minute. They left the
field
And tonight heard we are
60 90 home TO Lille tomorrow.
40 OF W out OF 5000. My pray.
ersl NY prayers Ny moth.
er. 30 brave But do rot
know II I shall &c, there safe.
or sane--or even alivcl"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-03

marriage. There are. for instance,
too many eligible bachelors escap-
ing to the trenches. according TO
clique of Brooklyn girls. And they
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-03

Jackson. OF Sunnyside. all write
that Moe was in the dark.
other answers are found on page
~, IN Gene Ahern's Squirrel Food"
cartoon.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-03
CORNER PUBLIC MARK

MURRAY Says Cut Prices
AGAIN FOR SATURDAY
PURE LARD zoe Id.
Pot Roasts, b. .7c to 12c Legs of Lamb, lb. 171zc
Round Steaks lb. .171ac Veal Roasts, ID. .121lc
Sirloin Steaks, .l71zc Pork Roasts, lb.. .181ac
Boiling Beef, ID. ..7c Hamburger, ID. ..12Izc
Shoulder Lamb b. 121zc Club Sausage, ID. 121zc
Cottage Hams, b.. .25c Good Bacon, lb. .22lzc
Chickens, ID. ..... Zoe Susar-cured Hams 251zc
Murray Meat Co. Washington Market
sTALlS SCHOONER mARKET-e4ss PIKE ST.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-24

This is Liberty Day, day when great drive is be-
ING made in America to secure the maximum OF subscrp-
tons to the second issue of the Liberty Loan Bond BY
the time The Gateway issued there only about two
more hours of the working day remaining in Seward In
the States the great drive will have ended east middle
west and west Efforts were being made to swell the
amount to three billion and remains to beseen what will
be the results Although the big drive ON today the
date on which subscriptions be made is ON Saturday,
October 9th The loans are from small to large amounts
Just for an educational lesson i'm support of the govern
ment read what one Of the smallest amounts will do, a
hfty-doar loan See what one of the following it will
buy:
Thirteen l3-pounder shells for destroying submarines.
One hundred pounds of snokeLess powder.
Eighteen gas masks for like number of soldiers at
the front.
Enough coal to drive destroyer $50 miles.
Enough gasoline to drive a sub destroyer 80 miles
A sailors uniform outfit
-Four months subsistence for soldier
Have You done your part towards assisting the gov
eminent? Both the banks i'm Seward viii take your sub
scrptons and every little bit helps helps to win the war
for democracy and the people.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-10-24
TELL 1T TO HOOVER

We have phrase, tell it to Sweeney
Soon this phrase viii be tell it to Hoover and poor
Hoover Will have his hands full Hoover is the food con-
troer of the United States and gradually his orders are
being issued This first is conservation of sugar as fam
Inc is threatened There viii be the same rule regarding
coal gasoline then various kinds of provisions 1t is doubt
full if there viii come time when protests will have to be
made to Hoover that his allowances are not enough to
sustain e-but there are always ifs" We will feel the
pinch of war when we try secure large amount of some
commodity and told thatwe only purchase such
and such amount and that must last so long
time. Soon the little ones at home viii ask for something
and we will know that cannot be secured because we are
at war Then will we begin to realize in earnest up here