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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
BENNINGTON vs.. BLISS
North Adams College Boys at ''Y"
Tomorrow Night


The Bliss business college of North
Adams basket ball team, which has
cleaned up almost every basketball
team it has met this year will be here
Wednesday night at the Y. NJ. c. A.
1t is well balanced five and a royal
battle is expected
The basketball team at the local as
sociation has been organized to give
the followers of the game in Bening-
ton chance to see real really fast
basketball And the boys are hoping
to see a good turn out Wednesday
evening The game will be called at
s o'clock. Admission Is cents Adv.
For curtain raiser two local teams
that are much interested in indoor
soccer win give an exhibition. Soccer
is a new game to many people here.
II furnishes amusement for the spec.
tators and easily brings out the abili-
ty of the players to use their head
and feet. The indoor soccer game will
start at 7:45.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
FisKE o'HARA
Great Treat For Music Lovers Next
Thursday Evening.

An important feature of Fiske
O'Haras performance, "His Hearts
Desire" in which the young irish act.
or-snger will be seen at the opera
house Thursday evening. and one
which contributes in a large measure
to the enjoyment of music lovers gen.
orally, is the musical program render
ed before the performance and be
tween the acts. by Mr.. O'Hara's aug
mented orchestra. under the direc-
tion of Mr. Cass Freeborn The pro
gram is as follows:
l. Overture, His Hearts Desire"
Freeborn
2. acknowledgements Bizarre)
Freeborn
8. 'L'Evasion" Violin Solo Freeborn
Mr.. Pearl
4. Tang 'Ojen" Freedom
(Between Acts II anG lid
5. "Vis-a-Vis"- (Valse Francais)
Freeborn
6. Cello Solo Selected
Mr.. Steisel
Z. Fox and Hounds Trot
Freeborn
s. La Reflections" (Trio) Freeborn
Messrs. Pearl, Steisel and Freeborn
Mr. Freeborn is popularly recogniz-
ed as one of the leading musical dir
ectors of the day, while Messrs Pearl
and Steisel rank as artists of the very
highest class. The acquisition of this
trio has done much to further raise
Mr.. OHara's performance far above
tho avarape Irish nIav
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
ALEXANDER eERGERoN
Longtime Resident Passed Away
Monday


The death of Alexander Bergeron.
aged 70, occurred Monday night at
his home on Grove street. He had
been in failing health for number
of years. having retired from active
life about Is years ago. Death was
due to heart trouble. |
The deceased was born in St. Al
bans, but had lived in this town for a
long time. He was member of the
Sacred Heart society and a faithful
member of the Sacred Heart church.
He Is survived by his wife and eight
children, Mrs. Clara Moreau, Mrs.
Charles Pintal, both of Canada, Mrs.
Olive Martel, Fall River, Mass; Mrs.
Joseph Privansal Rutland; Mrs.
Charles Privansal, North Dorset: Mrs.
Cora Gardner. Miss Mabel Bergeron
and Fred Bergeron, all of Bennington.
The remains will be taken to East
Dorset Wednesday morning where the
burial will take place.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
THAW DECLARED INSANE
Lunacy Board Says Fugitive's Mind is
Oeranged.

Philadelphia, March 13--Harry X.
Thaw scored point today in his
fight against deportation to New York
TO be tried for assaultiug Frederick
Gump, jr., when lunacy board de-
clared that the slayer of Stamford
White was insane.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
Victory.

Now flaming high
Against blue sky,
Betraying dark of night.
A glare of fire,
Ever higher
Leaps up, beyond mans sight,
'Tis honor's torch
See thou it scorch
And burn, where men forget?
Pledgel Each mans son,
To Washington!
We hold his banner yeti
Jane Alden.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
HERMAN CRAWFORD DEAD
Farmer Died of Heart Trouble a
Home of Clarence Chandler.

FARMER DIED OF F1taFt FOUDTe at
Home of Clarence Chandler.
Herman Crawford, known in this
vicinity as a Woodworking farm lab
orer who had made many acquaint-
ances in that capacity, died of heart
trouble Tuesday morning at the home
Of Clarence Chandler on the Shafts
bury road. where he had been staying
for the past three weeks. He was
AZ years of age.
He is survived by a sister, Mrs.
Fannie Hemenway, who lives in New
Jersey. He was nephew of Frank
Crawford of this village. The funeral
arrangements have not yet been
made.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13

NO ADAMsoN DECISION
Supreme Court Again Postpones
Announcement

Washington, March 13.-Decision
on constitutionality of the Adamson
railroad law was again postponed yes
terday by the supreme court.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13

Owing to an increase of rent and
cost OF incidentals the rent of Fores
ters hall will be increased after April
1st. For rates apply to
Jesse Buss,
$40 Main St Committee
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13

Mrs. Nuliwed 0elepnoning the coal
man)-Seud us ton Mt once, please,
and be sure, sir, that it is good ana
fresh.-Puck
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
DOGS TO Be TAXED
FOR THE SHEEP
THEY KILL
Legislature Would Male Punish
ment Fit the Crime
BOOSTING PRICES OF LICENSES
Hearing on Measure to Raise Fund
for Protection Of Wool Indus
try in Vermont.

Montpelier. March 13.-The senate
voted today to insist upon its amend
ment to increase the salary of the
fish and game commissioner to S2.500
and appointed a committee to confer
with the house committee. The
house bill fixes the salary at $4,000.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13

New York, March 13.-Preparations
were made yesterday for a public re-
ception to James w. Gerard. former
ambassador to Germany. Mayor
Mitchell appointed a committee of
prominent officials and citizens to ar
range the details.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
GERARD AT KEY WEST
Former ambassador Arrives from
Havana

Key West, Fla, March 13.-James
w. Gerard, former American embassa-
dor to Germany. arrived here last
night from Havana on his way to
Washington
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
CIotheslines.

When the clothesline needs cleaning
wrap II around the waShhoard ana
scrub 1t with d brush IA soapsuds.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
PRESIDENT NoMINATEs
Selects big Biz Edwards for In
terna Revenue Collector

Washington, March 13.-President
Wilson yesterday nominated William
H. ("Big Bill) Edwards of New York
to be collector of internal revenue for
the I'd district of New York.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
BOSTON PASTOR GOES TO WAR
Rev. E. G. Guthrie Resigns to Join
Ambulance Corps in France

Boston, March 13.-Rev. Ernest G..
Guthrie, pastor of Union Congrega-
tional church announced yesterday
that he had resigned and would sail
for France next month to join an
American ambulance corps.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
DIVISION D VICTOR
IN INDOOR BASE
BALL SERIES
Spectacular Game Witnessed By
Enthusiastic Audience
CONTEST WON IN NINTH INNING
Crowd Went Wild When Winners
Finished With One Run to the
Good.

Division D won the championship OF
sion F in the final game played at
the Y. NJ. C. A. Monday evening. The
score was 10 to IS and the winning
run, as in all spectacular ball games.
was made in the last half of the ninth
inning.
1t is conceded by regular attendants
at the gymnasium contests that Mon
day nights audience, both in point of
numbers and enthusiasm, outclassed
any gathering in the history of the
building. Many of the parents, were
present and when the game reached
the exciting climax in the final.
howled like dyed-in-the-wool diamond
fans.
There was little choice in the play
ing of the two teams during the first
six innings. First one team and then
the other was in the lead by small
margin. At the close of the seventh
period division d had lead of one
run. The hairraising climax came In
the ninth inning. Division + went to
bat one run to the bad. Pelsue start
ed rally and when the side was re-
tired the + boys had not only over
come the handicap of one run but had
tailed enough runs to give them the
advantage by score of is TO 12.
The ID boys faced the pitcher in
the final stanza with little hope of be-
ing able to overcome that lead of six
runs and their chances were still fur
ther reduced when two batters went
out Then the f boys went up In the
air, the d boys tied the score at IS to
IS and runner stole home al "Ty'
Cobb with tally that gave d the
game 19 to Is. The lineup follows:
Division D as4f5 Division F
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
BROTHERHOOD MEN
NOT TO STRIKE IN
CASE Of WAR
|fEmpIOyeS Go 0utandWar Comes
Strike Will Be Called Off
Conference HELD ON THURSDAY
If 8-Hour Day with 10 Hours Pay Is
Not Granted Strike viii Be
Called Saturday.

Washington, March 13.-One point
was emphasized today by the brother
hood leaders, who are threatening a
nationwide railroad strike unless an
eght-hour day with ten hours pay is
granted at the conference with the
railroad heads in New York Thurs.
day, and that is in the event of hos
tilities with Germany there will be
no strike.
In case strike is declared and is
followed with war. the strike will be
declared off, the brotherhood leaders
declare.
New York, March 14-Persistent
reports were current in railroad cir
cles here that countrywide strike
would result if satisfactory agree
ment is not reached at the conference
on the question of the eighthour
working day to be held here Thurs
day between the. railroad managers
and Representatives of the four bro
therhoods of trainmen. 1t was learn
ed that reports were sent to the man
ayers stating that plans had been laid
Dg INC llOOdS w btSii q
strike Saturday night in the event
their demands are not met at the con-
ference.
Inquiry at railroad headquarters
failed to bring out the source of the
reports although 1t was learned def
nitely that such information had been
sent them This information stated
that the brotherhood leaders consider
they have waited a reasonable time
for the supreme court decision on the
Adamson law and they are going to
begin hostilities in q few days" as one
railroad representative put it,
The plans of the union leaders. the
report said, called for progressive
strike beginning Saturday night and
looking to a complete tie-up by the
following Wednesday night
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-13
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Girl for general house
work no washing or ironing. Address
p. o. Box 1894. 37tf
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
ARMY DRAFT ACT
IS BEING ARGUED
SUPREME COURT Is TOLD THAT
OBJECTIONS TO CONSTITUTION
Atty OF THE LAW ARE REALLY
FRIVOLOUS.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 13.
Arguments in cases growing out Of
convictions in Georgia, New York.
Ohio and Minnesota, involving the Sc
lectiye draft law began today in the
suIr rene court.
Nine separate suits are involved
Attorneys for the defendants attacked
the constitutionality of the law, and
are contending it prevents political
and religious freedom and denies all
citizens equal protection. 1t is also
alleged that the law is void because
state officials are compelled to aid in
its enforcement, contrary to the con
stitution of the united States.
Solicitor General Davis, who is reD-
resenting the government, termed the
arguments agains. the constitutional
ity of hte statute as frivolous"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
BRITISH TROOPS ARE
CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS

LONDON, Dec. 13.-J. H. Thomas,
head of the National Union Railway
Men Of Great Britain who has just
returned from visit to the British
front in France, has sent the follow
ing report of his visit to the members
OF his organization:
1T would be untrue to suggest that
our soldiers do not wish the war 20
end Clearly they do They would
be less than human if they did not,
having regard to what they have ex-
perienced But is is also true that
the feeling uppermost in their minds
is that there must be no repetition
O. this hell, that their children must
not experience what they are now
exr eriencing, and that therefore we
nust have a peace that will be con-
elusive and lasting. Every where
amoung officers and men alike, there
is very marked optimism that shows
clcarly that they feel themselves
masters Of the German"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
WRIGHT IS CHOSEN
in FOURTH DISTRICT

COLUMBUS, Ca, Dec. 13:-Judge
William C. Wright, of Newman, was
last night nominated as Congressman
w. c. Adamson's successor in the
Fourth district by the convention n
session here.
The convention met at s o'clock,
following an all-day session, and by
a vote of 10 to 10 rescinded its ac-
ton at Greenville, barring dark
horse" candidates from the race,
Some tense moments then ensued,
and Judge A. W. Cozadt, a member of
the Muscogee delegation, was nomi-
mated. He received nine votes and
j. Render Terrell, of Meriwether, of
Meriwether county, was compliment
ed to about the same extent
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
PEANUTS To EAT ARE
one Of TIE LUXURIES

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec, 13.-Here is
absolutely the last straw-peanuts
are so scarce and quotations so high
that fellow only gets about twenty
Of them for a nickel. It's a sad
story, mates, as the old mariner would
say, but monkey food" is just about
to 20 out Of the list of necessities
and to enter the class of real luxuries.
Dealers who handle peanuts 1T
wholesale today stated that the avail
able supply of old crop goods is so
small that the best class is very hard
to obtain and because of this fact
quotations have advanced in recent
months Just six cents per pound. This
condition. of course, has been reflect
ked in the retail market so that one,
when he approaches the stand on the
corner or "she as the case may be,
should steel himself for shock, for
tae nickel package has shrunk to such
an extent that a bag less than half
TIE size of those used in the good old
days Of yore will easily hold the
pinders" handed out for your little
change
A little figuring shows that if the
statement yesterday of a retailer that
the average nickel package does not
contain more than twenty or twent-
four "pinders" is correct the cost now
IS something like one-fourth cent etch.
Wholesale dealers assert that the
situation has been such for some days
that they cannot obtain sufficient
stocks Of the grade Of peanuts to fill
shirriro orders.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
BLAME FOR DELAY
PLACED ON BAKER
GENERAL CROZIER, TESTIFYING
BEFORE SENATE COMMITTEE?
EXPLAINS WHY MACHINE GUNS
WERE LATE.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 19.-
Major General Crozier, chief of ord
nance of the United States army, testi-
flying before thS senate committee in
vestigating war preparations, de-
clared today that responsibility for
delay in getting machine guns lay per
sonally with Secretary of War Baker.
He declared the war secretary TOOK
personal charge of the testest between
different types of gun.
Because of this interference he said
foreign made machine guns had been
been furnished American troops
abroad and in training at home. SEN
ators composing the committee press
ed General Crozier vigorously, declar-
ing the comittee wanted specific, not
general information.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
MORE U-BOATS
HAVE Be EN- At
WORK RECENTLY
high NAVAL AUTHORITY Ex-
PLAINS GREAT LOSS OF MERCE-
Ant SHIPS, BUT SAYS CAM
PAIGN is A FAILURE.

LONDON, Dec. 13.-When a repre-
sentative of the Associated Press in
quired of high naval authority today
if the anti-submarine war was going
so well what is the reason for the
high rate of sinkings during the past
three weeks, his answer was
''The enemy has had more subma-
rines at work. He has actually been
attempting a submarine offensive If
the largest possible extent in an ef-
fort to enforce his offensive on land.
He has been trying to bring about a
coup which would incline the allies
to consider peace terms, but he has
failed signally on sea as on land,
and has had to pay heavy price.
Our counter measures are daily meet
ing with increased success"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
RAETISTS TO TRY PRAYING
OFF BIG TABERNACLE DEBT

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 13.-Next Sat-
urday night, November 10, the con-
gregation of the Baptist Tabernacle
will spend on their knees in prayer
for the fund being raised by popular
subscription to pay or the debt Of
$4,000 which hangs over the church
building
When the fund has been raised the
mortgage will be paid and will be
burned with imposing ceremonies.
which it is hoped will be held on
Christmas Day. Several weeks ago
tie oongl cgation sent out more than
S0,0J0 letters 10 friends throughout
the city, state and united States,
asking each to give %1.00 to help pay
the debt. The plan was to burn the
mortgage On Thanksgiving Day
Thousands of dollars have been re>
ceived, coming from all parts of the
country, but the goal has not yet been
reached
The Baptist Tabernacle is an inst!-
tutional church, near the heart of the
city. 1t was established by Or, Len
C. Broughton, who built the new plant
ana left it under heavy debt. Tle
new pastor, Rev. J. W Ham, has re-
fused to accept any stated salary an-
Ill the debt is paid and is devoting al
Of his energies to the task.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
ELKS ENTERTAIN
DURING HOLIDAYS

8Americus Lodge of Elks will enter
tam again this year with Christmas
eacial, and arrangements are now be
ing perfected by the various commit
tees.
There will be dance on the even
ing Of Friday, the 28th, with Muecke's
orchestra engaged for the occasion
Sandwiches, turkey and light refresh
ments will be served. The dance will
continue from nine to three.
The Elks will issue printed invita-
tions to number of their friends, and
presentation OF these at the door will
be required.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
CRISP WOULD TAX
FEDERAL SALARIES
Announces THAT HE WILL IN
TRODUCE BILL TO SUBJECT C0N-
GRESSMEN'S PAY TO THE WAR
TAX.

WASHINGTON d. c., Dec 13.--
Congressman Charles r. Crisp, rep
resentative in Congress from the Third
Georgia district announced today that
Immediately after the holiday recess
he will introduce a bill to subject
salaries and earnings of federal Off
GERS and employees, including con-
gressmen and senator's, to individual
income and excess profits taxes. This
announcement came in answer to a
statement by Congressman Garrett, VI
Tennessee, who said yesterday on the
floor of the house that the salaries of
such officials should be exempt from
taxation.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
Committee Holds Luncheon.

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. 13.-The
newly formed membership committee
of the Board of Trade held luncheon
at the Hotel Savannah yesterday ana
reports submitted showed the number
Of new members secured by the COM
mittee as very gratifying. The trae
toard is ever increasing in number
as new men and new firms come to
the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
Garfield Calls Cox's Hand.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Decv. 13;-
ederal Fuel Administrator Garfield in
formed Governor Cox of Ohio today
that he and tn estate authoroties in
that state would not be permitted to
interfere with the distribution of coal
in Ohio under direction of the state
fuel administration A serious clash
between the two authorities is likely
to result
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
OH|0'S GOVERNOR
TAKES CHARGE Of
HANDLING Of COAL
CLASHES WITH THE FEDERAL
FUEL ADMINISTRATION - Gov
ERNOR cox SAYS SITUATION is
AN OUTRAGE.

COLUMBUS, o. Dec. 13.-The work
of confscating coal in possession of
railroads. consigned to points in the
northeast continued here today The
confiscation of this coal was ordered
by state authorities under direction of
Governor Cox in order to evade suf-
fering in Ohio where serious coal
shortage exists.
Governor Cox in statement issued
this afternoon characterizes the exist
ing coal situation in this state as
an "unspeakable outrage"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
GEORGIA LANDS NOT TO BE
BOUGHT BY COMMISSION

WAsHINGToN D. G.. Dec 49,
Fostile legis'ai or passed by the
Geagia legislature last summer 1aas-
cd the National Forest Reservation
COMMISSION a6opt policy ) r.
refusing to make fp pther pureha \
Georgia until after the repeal If that
legislation Because Of this pol'cv l'ae
commission today decided to exclude
from purchose approximately twenty
sven 4housan9 ao~es in Cao-rfa ta.7t
had been recommended TO the body.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
Helpful Hints For Mailing
Your Christmas Packages
BY THE POSTMASTER.

always the address sides before you
with the STAINS to the right and run
ming regularly one after the other
on each separate piece, and then drop
them in the package bin" provided
for this purpose at the post office II
this lettIe request is observed, the
labor of one man will be sayec. 1T
Christmas.
Please do not place stamps on the
left hand corner nor on the back Of
letters and postal csLds, as this will
surely delay their dispatch for the
/ reasons above given.
Prepare your package carefully and
securely before bringing them to the
postofice, which will save time and
delay. The department does not fur
nish wrapping paper nor twine for
this purpose.
Before the Christmas rush day some
postage, revenue and war stamps
they are good and will keep.
AS far as possible, lick the stamps
and put them on yourself, then you
will know i. is probably done right.
Ask any questions you like and de-
mand any service you require, but
do not stop the whole service for the
accommodation of one person
We want to help everybody this
Christmas. but we want your help,
10
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
RICE
JOINS As PRIVATE
PROMOTED TO SERGEANT THREE
DAYS LATER-EXPECTE TO EN-
TER NEXT OFFICERS TRAINING
CAMP.

Grantland Rice, sporting writer for
the New York Tribune and nationally
famous, has enlisted in the 115th field
artillery at Camp Sewer, Greenville,
S, c., as a private
He enlisted last Sunday, but three
days later lie was promoted to SER
giant.
Mr.. Rice married Miss Kate Hollis,
cf Americus, and is well known here,
It is expected that he will enter the
next officers training camp.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
One Shin sunk.

LONDON, Dec. 13.-During the week
ending December Sth, only one French
ship of over sixteen hundred tons was
sunk by submarines. There were none
under that tonnage lost.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
THREE ARE INJURED
WHEN MULE RAN AWAY

A buggy driven by C. L. oliver, who
lives about three miles from the city,
overturned yesterday afternoon, near
Guerry's bridge, when the mule ran
away, and threw Mr. Oliver and his
two sons into ditch. Both were
painfully bruised, and the buggy was
demolished
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
NEGOTIATIONS FOR
ARMISTICE IS UNDER
WAY SAY GERMANS

BERLIN, Dec 13.-Negotiations for
and armistiee to replace the existing
truce on the Russian front began to-
day.
The German general staff authoriz-
ed announcement of the beginning of
the negotiations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-12-13
GERMANS TAKE
OVER TRENCHES
AT HEAVY Loss

LONDON, Dec. 13-Three attacks
were made by the Germans in yes
terday's battle, the war Office re-
ports. The first two of these were
repulsed, the Teutons sustaining cruel
losses, while the third enabled the
enemy to penetrate and obliterate the
british trenches at the apex of an
angle in the British lines near Bulle-
court.