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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

When the new export policy begins
TO pinch, the government officials In
Berlin, from the kaiser down, will find
out how much concern they have over
Americas ENTRANCE into the war.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

The pro-GeraAA American Weekly
tells us that Germany does not yet
recognize a So Of war with the
United States. And there are still
some men who do not admit the worlc
Is round.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

A Prussian deputy says the Ger
mans are being cheated out of their
victories because the enemy is always
setting new allies. The simplicity of
this explanation is e1ualled only by
It's humor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

If you are in the selective draft list
and have not a first-class excuse you
may depend upon it that you will go
to the front. so why not 60 manfuily
without kicking or clubbing over
claim for exemptions?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

LOST-Sunday small square gold
locket, no initials and containing pic
ture, either in village cemetery on
Main or Dewey SITS, or on the drive
around hospital. Reward If returned
to Frieda Becker. Morgan St. 36t1*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

optimists jubilating because the crop
prospects are better than last year are
being counter-attacked by pessimists
who point with alarm to the fact tina!
they are not as great as the year be-
fore.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

WANTED-Pupil Nurses. ma and
female. wanted at the Taunton State
Hospital Training School for Nurses.
For particulars, address DR.. Arthur v.
Goss, Supt., Taunton State Hospital.
Taunton. Mass sAt1
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

On the other hand, if a young mar
ried man should not claim exemption
1t might be accepted at home as an
indication that he considers that there
are worse things than war.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

The, German line seems impregna-
BILE and the forces of the allies IRE
sistlble; so there's nothing to do but
wait for Uncle Sam to come with a
crowbar.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06
WANTED

.wANTBD-7-A No. 1 Studebaker
touring car, new tires, Warner
lenses, self starter and fully equipped
throughout Exchange for roadster
or real estate or any kind. Call or
address. 2O3 Division st. Benning-
ton, VI. S4t12
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

FOR SALE-We have lot of good
SECOND hand heating stoves and rang
es. All kinds of second hand furni-
tire for sale at a low price in the
rear of Pottery On Park ST. ]. Ed.
Wa1bRdge. 13tf.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

WANTED-To buy rags, paper rub
Der, copper, brass and all kinds of
junk, Joseph Connel, 200 River st.,
tel. 329.M. We pay cash and top
prices. 31t25%
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

Notwithstanding trademarks
from Rabbits 1776 Soap Powder.
Bring SO to Willoughbys and 10 cent
store fer useful premium, set50
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

WANTED-Good reliable local man
to represent Singer Sewing Mch. Co.
Must furnish the best of references.
Our former agent has been promoted.
Singer Sewing Mch. Co., % Eagle ST,
North Adams, Mass. 26t6+
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

According to Popular Science Month.
ly chemists are experimenting with
spinach as material of which to make
paper. This will be Il much better use
FOR these greens" than to serve them
ns human food.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

Some day the Russian army is gong
to he ashamed of itself. The sooner
that day comes the better for the world
and for Russia.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

Not only has the price Of buttons in
creased from so cents to S1.20 a gross
since the beginning Of the war, but the
price of shingle nails also has gone up.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

This country has not yet fully walked
up to the fact that it Is at war--and
the enemy is doing everything posi-
BILE to keep it asleep.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

Every government that has not We.
been insulted or injured by Germany
should send in its application at once,
before 1t Is too late.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

A new definition Of the Stacker IS
now in order He is the young man
whom Uncle Sam picks up by the slack
Of his trousers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

Another German radio station has
been discovered on an island off the
Mexican coast. Perhaps the next one
will be discovered in Carranza's whisk-
ers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

differentiation 10, Hawks
block, North street. Respectable
women welcome. Men not admitted
Fortune told by correspondence. 14tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

WANTED -Spinners for night
work, steady work, good guarantee
and excellent work. McLaren Knit
ting Co., West Sand Lake, N. Y.
32tG
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

FOR SALE-The Daniel J. Cullion
property on Maple street, consisting
of two houses and building lots. In.
quiro D. j. Culiion. bSt6$
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

WANTED--1080 cords of foot
cord wood 100 cords dry wood de-
livered at once, balance through win
ter. Will pay highest market price
H. w. Myers & Son Inc. 1877
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

Turkey is said to be angry with the
United States We should be ashamed
of ourselves If we hadn't incurred Tur-
keys displensure.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

WANTED-White Ash Lumber,
Green or Dry, in small or large guam
titles. Good cash prices paid. Ad-
dress Box 81, Holyokc, Mass. 2Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

Perhaps the poet is justified In
speaking of the rolling of the seasons,
but this year the seasons appear to
have fiat wheel.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

LOST-Bunch of keys. Finder
please return to Edward Haddad, 1913
Bradford St. 32t6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

FOR SALE-A number of large
Stewart. stoves, will trade for smaller
ones. All kinds of household furni-
ture cAn be found at my store and
will be sold at your own price. Fox's
second hand store, River street.
36t6*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

TO RENT-Small upstairs tene-
ment, privilege of bath, suitable for
nan and wife. 11s Jefferson Ave.
34t6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06
MIscELLANE

LOST-A brown fur robe marked
on the lining Ross. Finder please re-
turn to DR.. Lucretius H. Ross, 5o7.
Main St. ,36t2"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06
TO RENT

TO RENT-One large and one
small steamed room. Tel 1O2-M.
35t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

TO RENT-One furnished and one
unfinished room. Electric lights
and bath. Apply at 119 Dewey st.
34t6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

FOR SALE-Five horse power gas
oline engine on truck, with a saving
attachment. Apply H. N. Dyer No.
Bennington. Tel. 1881. 36t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

WANTED-Help IN several de-
partments. Work for both exper-
fenced and inexperienced men. Ap-
ply at once. H. T. Cushman Mfg.
Co. North Bennington. VT. 46tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

FOR SALE-White wyandotte
oookerels, Barron strain $1.50 and
$500 If taken now. Fat roasting
ducks ready now Will have geese fat
ted for Thanksgiving Geo. A. Smith
Phone 1892. 33t6*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

FOR .SALE-Brown mare, Z years
old, good driver and true in any har-
ness. IL. C. Holton, 321 School st.
36t6*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

FOR SALE-Edison graphophone
with min. attachment and 81 rec
ords Also a Detroit Jewel gas range
and cook stove. Inquire 612 Main
st, upstairs. 36t6a
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06
FOR sALI

FOR. SALE-Black mare, good de-
livery horse. Holstein COW, delivery
wagon used one year, light delivery
sleighs, stack OF hay and incubator
and brooder. Tel 1922. 36t6*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

TO RENT-Furnishe room. APP
ply Charles Pike, 219 Stafford st.
33t6*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06
wANTKp

WANTED--Two old boiler stacks
to use for heating concrete material.
Turner Construction company. 3stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

FOR SALE--100 bushels apples, 20
barrels hand picked. Mrs. Mary
Moore Farm, Bennington Falls.
go IS, 33t6*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

TO RENT-Stores, ofhces. tene-
ments, shops, stables, individual ga
rage. individual storage lockers, fur
niohed apartments and rooms all CEN
traly located Geo. NJ Hawks, 425
vatr 81 yaH
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-11-06

TO RENT-Furnished rooms on
Pleasant street. Address by letter
only. w, care The Banner. 25tf
The Washington herald., 1917-10-03
QUICKER PACE DEMANDED
TO MAKE LOAN SUCCESS
About Sl5O,OOO,OOO or
One Thirty-third Of To-
tai Subscribed on First
Day; Campaign Hardly
Under Way.

The pace set for the first day of
the liberty loan campaien must be
quickened. That was the decision
reached unohicially last night as re-
turns began to come in on the first
days sales. No final figures are yet
available. but it appeared last night
that the first days subscriptions
amounted to about Sl5O.COO.O0O.
This is just one thirty third of the
total of 5000. COZ, 90 which the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury wants TO see
subscribed. There remains twenty-siX
days in which to gather in the other
thirty-two parts OF the subscription.
Pace VIII Be Better.
There was some disposition to be-
lievle that the subscriptions of the
first day would be found TO be larger
than the figures estimated last night,
on account of the fact that the farm
eTs are subscribing to the second
loan in far larger numbers than they
did for the hTst. But this may be
offset b. the fact that many huge
individual subscriptions we're record
ed in tile first days totals, and these
may not be repeated.
There was no disposition TO feel
|iat the pace of the first day would
net be bettered. The real campaign
has hardly been begun yet. Posters
and dodgers have been displayed. But
the speakers campaign has not yet
had a fair start. The literature which
the Treasury Department has pre-
pared showing the necessity for and
the benefits of the bonds has hardly
had time to circulate When it does
the department believes that huge to-
tails will begin to roll up in rapid
fashion.
The estimated subscriptions OF to-
day. il continued. would more than
take all Of the 5000, 900, ,CCO Of the pro-
posed issue. but would not provide
for the sixty per cent oversubscrip-
ton which the administration expects
to add emphasis to Americas stand
for the war.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-03
ALIEN SLACKERS BILL
LEFT in Committee
Effort 10 Revive Measure Meets
with Failure.

Efforts TO revive the alien slackers
bill. which was buried by the Mill
tary Affairs committee OF { e House
o. Representative were made yester-
day on the floor Of the House. They
were not successful
Representative John ]. Rogers, of
Massachusetts. asked the House for
unanimous consent to make the bill
the order of business, but Garrett, of
Tennessee, objected.
Representative James 4. Gallivan,
also of Massachusetts. asserted there
are at least 10000 aliens in this
country under no obligations for mill
tary service. Fully half the number,
he declared. are of the draft age,
but are under the protection of this
country. both against military SER
vice here and abroad.
1t is all very well for the state
Del Iartment to report it is negotiat-
ing with other countries on this point"
Gallivan said. but what We want, and
what the whole country wants, is
acton. 1t is certainly to be hoped
the State Department will get some
action before the December session. or
another draft call comes.
There was no indication tonight
that the Alien Slackers bill would be
called out of committee until the De-
Ccmber session.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-03
WILSON LISTS
HOUSE DUTIES
President Denies Activities
of Representative VIII
Hasten Peace.

II vas directly and for,erully
denied in behalf of President Wilson
yesterday that the appointment OF
Col. House TO gzther peace data" has
anything to do with any prospects Of
immediate 3CaCe. i wzs further IN
dicated that the President does not
believe that Supreme Court Justice
Erandeis is TO be formally associated
with Col. House.
II was stated at the White House
that for more than Two years all
commercial information reaching
Washington from Europe has been
referred 20 COL House. He has been
the bureau" fer the preservation
OF all facts which wiz guide the
United States in the peace usgotia-
tions-whcn they come.
II is officially stated. both az the
White House ard in other high o-ncisf
circles. that there is no prospect oc
immediate peace negotiations. The
whole public attitude Of the a5-
ministration is that the United States
mist berd every ereEsy 10 war.
II was stated yesterday that the
President believes that talk OF peacs
at this time is distinctly against the
interests OF the United States.
This statement WAS made despite the
admlS sions by Col. House that he has
been named to gather peace data.
1t cannot for a moment be stated
that the administration considers
peace possible on the terms which
Germany has so FAR suggested. lts
information seems 10 be. however.
that conditions Will soon so shape
themselves that Germany will have to
sue on very different terms.
II was made plain at the White
House that Col House will have a
free hand IN the choice OF his ad-
vis ana infOIT--nts on ncase terms.
Tho President. II was stated. express
ed r good deal OF surprise at the re-
port that Justice BIaHdeis would help
Col. Hc-se. II is believed that any
aid that tie Supreme Court Justice
VIII give Will bc purely informal
For two years all the men who
have come 10 the White House WITH
news or gossip about conditions IN
Europe upon which the rnaI tern!na-
ton OF the war may hinge. have been
referred TO Col. House. The fact that
he may now consult this or that in
ternatonal lawyer, diplomat OF eco
nonist is officially stated 10 have no
connection with the possible personnel
Of the American commission which
Will finally sit about the table OF
the peace council
II any deductions are 20 be drawn
from the activities OF Col. House they
are not that the United States rs pre-
pairing 20 talk peace They are that
il wants 10 be IN a position 10 listen
TO real ctfcrs OF peace which viii soon
come II the United States oetcrmina-
ton tc vase relentless war is made
plain enough IN Ecrlin.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-03
Mitchell Chairman of
New York Food Board

Albany. y. Y. Oct. John Nit
Chen, chairman Of the State industrial
commission and former president Of
The Mine Workers Union, was Unari-
mously confirmed by the senate today
rs chairman of the new State Food
Commission. MltChclIs nomination
was sent to the senate late today
by Gov. Whitman.
Action soon followed.
Gov. Whitman's choice for the char
manship of the State Food Comm!s-
sion was George W. Perkins. The
senate twice declined to confirm him.
the governor having sent his name
back a second time following the
first defeat.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-03
France Leads Allies.
MEXICO WILL ALLOW
OPERATION OF Mines
Reaches Agreement with U. s. on
Precious Metal Problem.

Both the State Department and the
Mexican Legation stated today that
satisfactory arrangements had been
made fer the operation Of American
mines in Mexico under the CarranZa
decree forbidding the export OF god
and silver bullion and coin.
The State Department through the
Federal Reserve Board has arranged
for the payment OF miners wages
in American money and the Mexican
government has announced that Amer
lean gold will be received at two
70. one in the payment of all customs
and internal revenues. The Mexican
government has further arranged for
the minting into CsrTanZa money Of
all bullion from the mines at 2 nomina
cost and v 4 permit the export OF
bullion provided bond for the return
Of its equivalent in coin is given in
the case OF gold and for twenty-five
per cent Of the equivalent in the case
OF silver.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-03
BAKER APPEALS
TO ALL FOR AID
Urges Concentration of All
Effort to Help Win
the War.

Secretary of War Baker. as chair
ran of the Council of National De-
fcnss, last night issued an appeal for
every citizen of the United States to
turn his attention toward the complete
prosecution of the war. II is the first
appeal to the country al large and
emphasizes the Importance Of every
one contributing something that will
help definitely.
Secretary Bakers communication is
10 Will II. Hays. chairman of the
Indiana State Council OF Defense,
Indianapolis. Ind. and reads:
The Council of National Defense
h-s considered the question you raise
in your recent letter as TO the attitude
which should be taken relative to i'm
y 0 o,emeuts. public and otherwise,
VIII Oh involve large construction work
and recommends as follows:
Every effort that this country is
Carab Of making should be applied
TO bring the war to a speedy and
sucCC ssfUI conclusion. The resources
OF The country in general way may
lie said to consist OF men, money and
material. and during the period Of
the war any new enterprise or under
taking should be tried and justified by
the test; will the men, money and
material so applied best contribute in
this way to the winning Cf the war?
Concentrate Effort.
New enterprises which are not
fundamental to the efficient operation
of the countrys necessary activities
should not be undertaken This will
rct result adversely upon business or
conditions Of employment because
every man and every resource will
be needed during the war. All effort
should be centered to help win the
war
The Council OF Defense sends the
same message all over the country.
II is explained that every man,
woman and child is expected to turn
TO and DO his bit. 1t may mean that
some people must curtail their tele-
phone calls; others must cut down
their food consumption: others give
their time to Red Cross work, but for
everyone to add somethinE-and not
TO waste time on something that Will
be of no earthly use during the war.
Every suggestion now must be worth
while-the time for experimentation
has passed.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-03
AERONAUTS MAKE RAID
RUSSIANS DRIVE ON IN RIGA REGONLOAN SHOWING DSAPPOTS
ACCIDENT KILLS u. S.
CORPORAL In FRANCE
Bomb Explodes Prematurely as Sig
nal Corps Man Practices.

Corporal Ernest F. Hart. Of the Sig
nal Corps, was killed in France Mon
day by the premature explosion of a
bomb. the War Department announced
yesterday. He was practicing with
the weapon when 1t burst.
The caoled report said he was killed
by the accidental discharge of a
hand grenade in the line of duty"
The emergency address of a relative
is given as D. w. Hart, of oxford,
y. c., his father.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-03
Cohalan Telegram
Is Sent to Albany

Attorney General Gregory stated yes
tice bad To- forvardeJ e to Eno W ot TorI. SuS
State legislature, at Albany, all OF
its evidence connecting Supreme Court
Justice Daniel F. Cohalan with the
activities of the German Embassy.
1t was admitted by the Attorney
General that the only evidence tine
department had is the telegram quot,
ing Justice Cohalan as advising Ger
man aid for the Irish rebellion and
German air raids over England as
a diversion therefor.
The State Department made it plain
yesterday that it had no further evil
dence regarding Justice Cohalan.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-03
U-BOAT COMMANDER
IS CITIZEN OF U. S.
Tells Survivors of Vessel He Was
Naturalized in Boston.

London, Oct. c.-The commander of
a German submarine that has success
fully attacked at least one vessel
claims American nationality. having
been naturalized in Boston before the
war.
Sponsors for this statement are
members of a British expeditionary
force whose boat was torpedocd a
few weeks ago in the Bay of Biscay,
and who were saved mainly through
the courtesy of this alleged German
American.
Their story is in marked contrast to
that told by survivors OF the Belgian
prince. Though in uniform. they were
helped into boats by the submarines
crew. When the captain learned some
were Americans and Canadians he
showed great interest.
He invited several OF his victims
aboard the submarine and showed
them about the vessel.
The Washington herald., 1917-10-03

aries as well as from those who are
obtaining their returns from invest
ments of tangible capital. The object
is power, the method Of its applica-
ton being the Objectionable feature
of the legislation.
Senators agreed TO the conference
report. not because they were COM
pleteley satisfied with all of its fea-
lures. but because the cry of haste
has been shouted in their ears for so
long that they fear lest more de-
liberate consideration be misconstrued
as treachery. Many of them failed OF
complete comprehension of the
intricacies of the measure.
While they did not permit their
views to interfere With the speedy
passage OF the bill. the question OF a
proper basis Of taxation has in a way
been left in an unsettled state. which
will continue until it has been recti-
ned.
Senator Cummins. of Iowa. voiced
a portion Of this discomfort yester-
day, and said that only the urgency
of the revenue need induced him to
withdraw his opposition.
Senator Smoot declared that the ac-
ton Of the conference committee in
adopting the tax upon professional
and salaried men was an outra 2e-
not because of the tax itself. but be-
cause it was imposed by the arbi-
trary action of the conferecs, and
had not been considered or approved
by either House.
Senator Simmons, Of the Finance
Committee, defended the apparent in
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