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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08

non-arival of witnesses. Representa-
tive Frank A. Wilson of Pownal who
introduced the resolution as the re-
suit of alleged cruelties inflicted on
Mrs Hattie Guilford OF North Adams,
Mass, asked for the continuance.
Howard l.. Hindley, editor of the Rut-
land. Herald, stated that he knew OF
testimony tending to suostantiate the
charges against the retreat, which
would be laid before the proper in
vestigating committee. There is lit
tie doubt but that the investigation
will be made.
Senator Peck of Chittenden county
and Senator Russell of Orleans coun-
ty with other members of that body
expressed themselves in very decided
terms regarding the easy money OBJ
tanned by some license commission
ers in Vermont. Charges that some
secretaries of license boards had
posted names several times within q
short space of time, and that in some
cases the names of dead men had
been posted were made. while Sena-
tor Peck read statement of figures
to show that the State was being de-
prived of at least $4,000 annually by
this means The remarks were oc-
casioned by the introduction by Sena-
tor Russell of bill repeating the
act which gives secretaries 10 cents
for each name they put on the black
list and post in saloons.
John F.. McClennan of Plymouth
who was appointed by Governor Gra-
ham to succeed the late Senator Ken
dali of Windsor county, subscribed to
the oath this morning and took his
seat.
The Senate this morning passed the
bill introduced by Representative
Cudworth, which takes away from the
Governor the power Of appointment
of United States senators to fill va
cancies caused by death, and provid-
ing for special election. 1t is ex-
pected that the Governor will sign the
bill within a few days.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
Sufferers from Kidney
Ailments Should
Read This

DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is one of
the most satisfactory remedies for
kidney trouble ! ever sold, according
to the favorable reports received from
our patrons who used it, l know of
cases of stone in bladder and catarrh
or Inflammation of the bladder that
derived the most beneficial treatment
from Swamp-RoOt. | have great
faith in swamp-Root and recommend
1t when l can.
Very truly yours,
Geo. E. Megeath.
May 3, 1916 Montpelier, Vermont
Letter to
Or. kiImer G. Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp-Root VIII Do
For You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Bennington Evening
Banner. Regular ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
MESSAGE BY BERNsToRFF
Former Ambassador VIII Issue Fare.
we'll Statement

Washington, Feb. Count Won
Bernstorf was today busy making
preparations for his departure on Sun
day He had several conferences
with DIR. Ritter, the Swiss Minister,
relative to turning over Germany's
interests here. The German Embas-
sy will be kept open by DR.. Ritter.
1t is Count Won Bernstorf's inten-
tion before leaving America to issue
a farewell statement to the Ameri.
can people He has not yet decided
whether to give this out in Washing
ton or to wait until he sails from New
York on Tuesday.
Count Won Bernstorf is known to be
leaving here with great regret. He
has told friends here in the last few
days that he will do all he can to pro.
mote friendly relations between Ger
many and the United States.
A photographer went to work at the
German Embassy today taking pic
lures of every man, woman and child
connected with the staff, to be attach
ed to passports. Copies may be fur
nished to British and French naval
officials. who will be asked to honor
the safe conducts.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
VERMONT GRtTNA.
GREEN APPEARS
TO BE DOOMED
Amended Durham Bill Passed By
House This Morning
FIVE DAYS N01I,E REQUIRED
Act viii Not Affect Marrying Couples
Residing Within the State Of
Vermont.
FIVE DAYS NOTICE REQUIRED

Montpelier, Feb. S.-The amended
Dunham marriage bill, which provides
couples coming into Vermont from
out the state must file notice of in
tentions and be posted five days be-
fore the ceremony can be performed
passed the house this morning. The
bill does not affect marrying couples
residing in the state.
Montpelier, Feb. THE great
est number OF people who have at
tended any legislative function during
the entire session, filed the represen-
tatives' hall and galleries and jostled
each other in the doorway, this after
noon during the second and probably
final public hearing on the Hunt bill,
II. 81, which prohibits the granting of
liquor licenses. except to inn-keepers
and druggists, within five miles of an
institution of higher learning receiv-
ing an appropriation from the State.
At a similar hearing week ago, the
supporters of the bill met with but
slight opposition, but today a delega-
ton of citizens of Burlington. headed
by Judge Charles H. Darling, who de-
liyered an argument against the pas
sage of the bill, came into their own
with vengeance.
The arguments of the speakers OPP
posing the passage of the bill were
that 1t worked an eifectual disenfran-
chisement of the voters of Burlington
and the other towns affected by the
bill; that it was in direct contraven-
tion to the will of the voters as shown
by the vote on the Perry bill, and that
not being backed by public sentiment
it could not be effectively enforced
and that Illegal places for the pur-
chase of liquor would flourish.
DR.. f. E. Clark and v A. Bullard of
Burlington, the latter the United
States district attorney, made argu-
ments in favor of the passage of the
bill. on the ground of its benefit to
the university. Mr. Bullard thought
that all high-minded men in Burling-
ton would not mind the loss of their
right to vote on the local option ques-
tion if the bill was passed. A number
of students from the University OF
Vermont attended the hearing.
The hearing before the committee
on State and court expenses on joint
resolution Is, providing for an inves-
tigation by special committee of
the Brattleboro Retreat for the insane
at Brattleboro, was postponed until
tomorrow morning, because of the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
In Rooms In Front of the Apollo Hall
Saturday Evening.


The Democratic voters OF the town
of Bennington are hereby warned to
meet in caucus Saturday evening,
Feb. II, 1917 at eight o'clock at rooms
in front of the Apollo hall ON South
street in said Bennington for the fol-
lowing purposes.
1st. To place in nomination candi-
dates of said Democratic party for
town Office to be voted for at the
annual meeting of said town of Ben
nington to be held on the first Tues
day in March A. D., 1917.
End. To transact any other busi-
ness found necessary when met.
Dennis Enright.
VIM. Gibney,
w. p. Hogan,
John Scarey,
e. J. Tiffany,
H. d. Fillmore,
John P. Mulligan,
Democratic Town Committee.
Bennington. VT, Feb. Sth 1917
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
scoTT-HoueHToN
Miss Dorothy Houghton Bride Of VIM.
r. Scott of Ohio

W. OSOAk VI VIM
Miss Dorothy Houghton and VIM. r.
Scott were quietly married last even
ing at z O'Clock at the home OF her
grandmother, Mrs. Eliza j. yelling.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. F. Houghton of North Ben
nington a graduate of the North Ben
nington high school and Lyndon Hall,
Poughkeepsie, N Y, also graduate
OF the Teachers Training Course of
Bennington and has been engaged
in teaching the last four years, win
ming the prize of the Bennington Coun-
ty improvement association in 1915
for the best school work and also the
prize in 1916 for the most improve
ments.
Mr.. Scott is native of Arkon, a
civil engineer being engaged in struc-
tural engineering having erected
many prominent buildings in the mid
die west and southern states. His
latest building which he has just COM
pleted is the new dormitory of the
Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute of
Troy, N. Y, which was given to the
institute by Mrs. Russell Sage and
costing over two hundred thousand
dollars. Mr.. Scott is now engaged on
a new building in Springfield in
Springfield, Mass, which will take ov-
er two years to complete and in this
city the bride and groom will make it
their home until building is finished.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
ARGENTINE PROTESTS
Regrets Germany Has Adopted Ex-
treme Measures.

Buenos Aires. Feb. s.-The Argen-
tine Republic government last even
ing handed to the German minister its
reply to Germany's notification of the
new zone of naval warfare estab-
lished by that country. The Argen-
tine note declares the government re-
grets that the German emperor has
thought fit to adopt measures so eX-
treme and that Argentina will con-
form It's conduct, as always, to the
principles and fundamental rules Of
international law.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
MILK MEN ORGANIZE
Branch Of the New England Produc.
ers' Association In Benninuton

Branch Of the New England Produc-
ers' Association in Bennington
A meeting was held at the county
court house Wednesday afternoon for
the purpose of organizing branch Of
the New England Milk Producers as
sociation.
One of the organizers from the head
Office of the association presided at
the meeting and the following officers
were elected.
President, Fred Foster.
Vice-president, John M. Mattison.
Secretary-treasurer Houghton Rice.
The Bennington branch starts Off
with membership of II, which will
undoubtedly be increased as the pur-
poses of the association become more
generally known.
A branch was also organized at
Manchester on Saturday
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
Felt Like go; Now Like ii.

Many persons complain about feel
ing old before they should. Like a
weak link in a chain week organ
enfeebles the whole body. Over
worked, weak or disordered kidneys
lower vitality. A. w. Morgan. Ango-
la, La. writes: Il suffered with
pains in the back. am 43 years old,
but l felt like a man OF 80 years-old.
Since took Foley Kidney Pills feel
like did when ] was 81" In soc. and
$1.00 sizes. Sold Everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
LUCILLE LAFLAMME
Died at Home on South Street After
Four Years Illness

Lucille LaFlamme, the eldest child
of Mr.. and Mrs. John haFlamme. died
this morning at the home of her par
ents on South street. Death was due
to tuberculosis. which had afflicted
the deceased for about three years.
She was born in this town twenty
five years ago and when small child
went with her parents to Jacksonville,
where they made their home for some
years.
Besides the parents, the survivors
are Celia, LYDIA, Amy, Rose, Florida.
Clara, John Arthur, Zaphron and To-
fel The funeral arrangements have
not yet been made.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
AUSTRIA LOSES sENgFAcToR.

Vienna, Feb. S.--Mrs. Frederic c..
Penfield, wife Of the American am
bassador yesterday closed the work
shop where for 80 months at her own
expense were produced millions Of
bandages and wound dressings. an
effort to which the late Emperor,
Francis Joseph gave his recognition
by comforting on Mrs. Penfield a
high order.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08

HOHENLINDEN

On Linden, when the sun was low, f3
All bloodless lay the untrodden snow
And dark as winter was the flow
Of Iser, rolling rapidly.
But Linden saw another sight,
When the drum beat at the dead of night
Commanding fires of death to light
The darkness of her scenery.
BY torch and trumpet fast arrayed
Each horseman drew his battle blade,
And furious every charger neigh'd
To Join the dreadful revelry
Then shook the hills with thunder riven;
Then rushed the steed TO battle driven;
And louder than the bolts of Heaven
Far flash'd the red artillery
But redder yet that light shall glow
On Llndens hills Of stained snow;
And Dloodicr yet the torrent flow
Lf Iser, rolling rapidly.
'Tis morn; but scarce yon level sun
Can pierce the ware ouds, rolling dun,
Where furious Frank and fiery Hun
Shout in their sulphurous canopy.
The combat deepens. On, ye Brave
Who rush to glory or the grave!
Wave, Munich, al thy banners wave,
And charge with all thy chivalry
Few few sha IL part, where many meet!
The snow shall be their winding-sheet
And every turf beneath their feet
Shall be soldiers sepulchre.
Sir Waiter Scott
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
AMATEUR NIGHT PLEAsEs
Added Attraction to Bob OFT Com
pany Makes Great Hit.

pany Makes Great Hit.
At the Wednesday evening perform
ance of the Bob OFT company six
amateur acts brought much applause.
First prize was awarded to Miss
Catherine Coyne with her song
Come and Baby Me" and second
prize went to Miss Emma Kimball, who
sang iona" All the amateur per-
formers met with favor the only re-
gret being that there were not more
Of them.
Bob OFT and his company played
"a Mint Spy. musical farce with
music" portraying the troubles of
Morris Chaire, Fuller Bull and Win
throp Beach. The finale of the first
act, Rag Time Drama" was very
clever and the songs, such as, "Hoko
Moko Isle,' Down Where the Swanee
River Flows Sweet Cider Time"
and Doctor" were we'll rendered. To
night the attraction is Lead Me to
It."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
.sss1s tas,ast tsl-,a s-ff = n ~ 3 y Ltff
PEpSIN, NUx, IRON
and SARSAPARILLA'
a Ma q combinati0n--Finest
ae Medicine.

Physician armacists have
long knownA> @Astlity OF COM
bining iron--a tonic--in a
blood-purifying, L medicine.
The combination iron with
Hoods SarsapariIla D.. " been Sc
cured through the hal thought of
prescribing Peptiron Pills to be taken
in connection with the Sarsaparilla--
one before eating, the other after.
In this way the two medicines work
together most harmoniously and
beneficially, supplementing each other,
and giving four-fold result in blood
cleansing and up-building.
You get blood-purifying appetite-
giving, liver-stimulating qualities in
Hoods Sarsaparilla and great tonic
properties in Peptron Pills.
Buy these medicines today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
sHAFTSBURY CAUCUS

Republican Voters viii Make Nomi-
nations Saturday Evening.
The republican voters of the town
of Shaftsbury are warned to meet in
caucus at Cole hall in the village of
South SALISBURY Saturday evening,
February II, to make nominations
for officers to be voted for at the an
nual town meeting on the first Tues
day in March.
Irving Mattison,
E. j. Beagle,
F. b. Randall,
Republican town committee
South Shaftsbury, Feb. 7. 1917,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
WOMEN ANDBAB|tS
WENT DOWN WITH
CALIFORNIA
One American Passenger on Board
Reported Among the Saved
HAD WAR SUPPLIES ON BOARD
Captain States Two Torpedoes Were
Fired at Steamer land No Warn
ing Was Given.

New York, Feb. S.-The British
consul here states that three babies
lost their lives in the sinking OF the
sinking of the transatlantic liner
California off the coast of Ireland.
A dispatch received by officials of
the company from Glasgow states
six women and five children, who
were passengers on the steamer, are
reported missing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
B|[R|I|AS|IDRfF 1
LfAVfSGfRAR|0
WILL DfAHa!0
Berlin Must Have assurance Be-
fore Releasing Ambassador
ALL PASSPORTS CONTINGENT
Germany VIII Insist Old Prussian
Treaty Giving Months Notice
is In Force.

Berlin, Feb. S.-The German gov
ernment, it is reported, will not per-
nit Former Ambassador Gerard to
leave Germany until after 1t has as
certained what means have been pro-
vided for the safe conduct of Former
Ambassador Bernstorff at Washing.
ton.
Passports to Americans living in
Berlin are contingent upon the atti-
tude of the Washington government
toward Germans living in America. = \
The German government, it is also
reported, win insist that the old
Prussian treaty which allowed citiz-
ems of either country nine months in
which to adjust their business affairs
in case of war, is still in force.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08

Washington, Feb. Sit was an
nounced by the state department to-
day that safe conduct for Former
Ambassador Bernstorff had been
guaranteed by France and that the
guarantee OF the British government
was expected today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-A comfortable. Christ
ian, Protestant home. free or for
board, for a boy of grammar school
age. Address G. Banner Office Ste
WANTED-A good, Christian,
Protestant, boarding home for a
brother and sister eleven years of
age. Address P. Banner Office. Ste
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
scandinavian PROTEST

Countries to Join In Action Regarding
Submarine Operations.
Stockholm, Feb. S.--Sweden and
other Scandinavian nations have de-
cided to unite in joint protest to
Germany over the latter's submarine
blockade,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08
RE M e M RER

that the quality of the granite or
marble Is equally as important as the
excellence OF the desigu-for ~ the
stone Is Of ioferior grade il will dis
color, crack and the elements will
soon efface the inscription.
Buying from this home concern
insures you OF the best for we have a
reputation for quality and we must
sustain that reputation by turning out
only highest grade monuments.
The monument ordered now vii! be
ready for erection when Spring opens.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08

Washington, Feb. S.-CoEsul Frost
at Queenstown cabled the state de-
partment last night that the British
liner California had been torpedoed
without warning off the Irish coast,
and that the one American known to
have been on board was saved. Some
of the passengers and crew still were
missing, including two women and
several children.
The captain of the ship was quoted
as saying the submarine did not hail
or give any warning before firing two
torpedoes from a distance of 800
yards and sending the California
down.
The American survivor was John
A. Lee of Montgomery, Ala, who is
supposed to have been a member of
the crew.
No American citizens were among
the 81 passengers on the California,
according to officials of the Anchor
lines in New York. Records filed in
accordance with neutrality regula-
tions when applications were made
for passage showed that while many
of the persons who sailed on the lin
er lived in the United States they
were subjects of Great Britain. The
belief was expressed also that there
were no Americans in the crew of
1S4.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-02-08

Copenhagen, Feb. S.-Seventeen
Danish sailors lost their lives when
the Danish steamer Lars Kruse was
torpedoed on February 6.
The captain of the Lars Kruse, 1t is
reported. had entered the barred zone
established by Germany ignorant of
the changed conditions.
The Lars Kruse was Belgian re-
lie,.
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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-29
ST. STEPHEN BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. j. w. Nurse is one of those self
made but God fearing cross bearing
God, called preachers who uses OBJ
structions as stepping stones to sue
cess. Gifted with a striking presence
and superb voice, he has in addition
a flow of language excelled by few,
for three successive years he has on
Quoted an allnight Christmas service
which has been a beneficial success.
Madame Bartelle rendered an excel
lent program with the Choir that will
long be remembered and cherished in
the heart of every nearer. The mem
bers of the Motherboard presented a
Bible wrapped in white linen represent
ing the child Jesus and placed it in a
cradle draped in white linen. Each
mother was dressed in white. So very
impressive was the meeting, that it
was almost impossible for the Doctor
to complete the service. The pastor
will start an old fashioned Southern
revival, everybody welcome to come
and help us to destroy the camps of
Satan.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-29
ALLEN CHAPEL,

A very inspiring sermon was deliv-
cred by the Minister, DR.. Vim. H.
Thomas Sunday morning. Subject,
THE Great Divide" In the evening
he continued his sermon in pictures
of the Life of Christ" They are very
interesting. The singing is performed
by a full choir of forty voices. This
service should be more largely attend
ed. Class meeting Monday night, De-
cember 81, will be followed by watch
meeting. An effort is being made to
establish a new Mission church just
north of Belvidere Hollow, if you wish
to assist get a card holding $1.00 from
the minister. Many visitors attended
Sunday morning service, among them
soldiers and little orphans from the
Orphans Home. A collection was
lifted for the latter-to help cheer their
Christmas day. Do not forget the date
January 3rd, when Rev. T. H. Wise
man and wife will appear in a grand
recital at Allen Chapel unnder the
auspices of Douglass Hospital club for
the benefit of the trustees. The
dawning of Christmas morning was
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-29
SOCIAL SERVICE LECTURES.

There will be given at Old City Hos
pital, a series of lectures on Social
Service, beginning Wednesday even
ing, September 10, and every Thurs
day thereafter throughout the year.
These lectures will be given by ex-
perts along their special lines. as in
dicated by the following program.
They will also be free, and anyone
wishing to take advantage of them is
invited to attend, They will be given
in the nurses Study Room of the Old
City Hospital, and will begin prompt
ly at 8 o'clock p. m.
Jan. 10, 1918: Mrs. J. E. Dibble, in
vestigator, Provident Association.
Subject, Social Service in the Hospi.
tai"
Jan. II: MI. ]. A. Boron, chief
sanitary inspector, Board of Health.
Subject, Sanitation as Related to
Social Work."
Jan. 24-31: Miss A. ]. Sorta, Wo-
mems Reformatory. Subject, "Train-
ing and Care of Delinquent Girls"
Feb. Z: Mrs. t. w. H. Williams.
Subject, "The School for Servant
Girls"
Feb. IA: Mrs. Mary Green, inves-
tigator, Provident Association.
Feb. 21-2S: Mr.. ]. o. Stutsman, SUI
~perintendent Municipal Farm. Sub
ject, Causes of Crime"
March Z: DR.. E. L. Matthias, chief
probation officer. Subject, THE Juye-
nile Court"
March IA: DR.. Alberta Green, Wo-
mems Raformatory. Subject, Girls"
March 81: Prof. ]. K. E. Lee, prin-
cipal, Lincoln High School. Subject,
The School and Social Service"
March %: Mrs. E. L. bingham,
Helping Hand Association.
April A: Miss Anna Jones, Lincoln
High School. Subject, 1.-THE Working
Girls Home"
April IL: Mrs. Margaret Barnett,
investigator for Board of Health.
April IS: Mr.. James A, Lee, truant
officer. Subject, "The Truant Child"
April 25: Miss Beatrice Sydnor. R,
n. and Miss Grace White, teacher.
Subject, "The Fresh Air School,"
May 2: Miss Eva M. Marquis. Sub
ject, How to Develop the Social Life
of the Community"
May 9: Mr.. o. ]. Hill, president
Federated Negro Charities.
May 16: Mrs. Frances ]. jackson,
County Home for Negroes. Subject,
The County Home"