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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-04
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-12
AmuseFqaents
At the Lyric

Ed Lee Worthe. supported by capable company in The New Janitor,' is the headline attraction on an aIl-star Keith vaudeville bill to be presented today . opening with the usual matinee at the Lyric
 Reynolds and Donegan. the world $ champion skaters, will present some fancy dancing and skating. One of the features of this act is the costly head dresses worn by Miss Donegan. said tu represent cost of $10.000.
 Walters and Walters are vaudeville's most attractive ventriloqusts. The Misses De Nori and Barlow, two clever young ladies, will entertain with instru- mental and vocal music. Latoy Brothers, internationally famous pantomimists,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-12
.BESSEMER BEGINS !. '. M. [. A. CAMPAIGN
Leaders Named Yesterday Who Will Direct Work
 in That City

Ressemer. November 11.-(SpecialD IAapite the indictment weather an en- lhusiastic crowd gathered at the Higr scnool auditorium this afternoon in the interest of launching the Army Young Mems Christian association campaign Tor the purpose of raising funds for this work
 Lee Moody, chairman of the district, stated that he had been appointed one os the fuel commissioners, and it would he impossible for him to serve as chairman and that George D. Wood- row has consented to take the chair uanship of this work w. S. Stallings made an interesting talk in behalf of this movement telling of the splen- did work done by the association. He stated that $35,000,0O0 would be raised in the United States for this work and that the quota of Jefferson county was $75,000. Chaplain White then made an excellent talk, telling of this work. and stated that the brightest and best spot in the camp was the Y M. c. A build ing, and if any of those present had relatives or friends in the army and ever heard from them it was on Y. M. c. A. stationery that the letters were written.
 He further said that when the boys had few hours rest for amusements and pleasure there was always some thing interesting to be found at the \. M c. A. where wholesome sports and athletics were encourag ged for the ooys. Major Thomas T. Huey made a abort talk, as did the hev. M K Thorn ton. Lee Moody and several others. A motion was made that Chairman NNNooarow appoint five ,hairmen and fAat sach Chairman appoint commit tsA tos work with him in making the cAA vaSs of the city to secure funds Tor taiA wark. The committees will solicit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-12
FINLAND IN STATE
 0F WAR, IS REPORT
 FROM HELS|NGFORS

Helsingfors, Finland, November lc.
 (Saturday, 11:50 q. m.)--A state of
 war has been declared in Finland. The
 provisional soldiers committee has ap-
 pointed sailor named Schiecks as
 commissary of Finland in place of Governor General Nekrasoff
 The Diet in session and Russian rep
 resentation in it has been completely
 ignored. It has voted to elect state
 directorate with supreme power. Professor Von Wendt a delegate of the Diet, has telegraphed President Wilson that owing to the poor harvest the country faces starvation unless food can be obtained in the United States.
 London. November 11.-Dispatches from the Scandinavian capital throw cold water on the reports of the last few days that the Germans have land- ed on the Aland Islands, off the Tin. nish coast, and also have taken posses sion of Helingsfors. capial of Fin land. Trawlers which left the Aland Islands as late as Friday, report they found conditions normal both on the islands and during their voyage back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-12
CHINA PROTESTS 1 AMERICAN ll.. UNDERSTANDING Recent Agreement Entered Into Received in Tokio
 With Satisfaction, But
 No Enthusiasm

TolSio. November 1.-The Chinese min lister, Chang Tsung Hsiang, on Friday presented to the Japanese foreign minis ter. viscount Motono. note protesting against the understanding arrived at be- tween Japan and the United States in regard to China.
 The Japanese-American agreement has been received here with. satisfaction. but without enthusiasm. The announcement caused decline in the market. possibly because no mention was made of eco homie affairs in the notes exchanged. The press as whole expresses approval on the ground that the friction between
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-12

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-12

w. E. Whittle's novelty entitled Ted dy on the Job" will be one of ahe headliners at the Bijou this week, open- ing the programme for today. MT, Whittle is clever as comedy ventrilo- quist, and his act is full of merit.
 Towards bears and dogs, featuring Black Prince,'' the wrestling bear will be another decided feature and a won derful act for the children as well.
 Mae Murray in that wonderful Paris ian society drama will please the most critical, as this is a wonderfulI Dilm drama. This photo deluxe is entitled, Princess Virtue.'
 Continuous performance from 1 to Il o'clock p. m. daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-12

subscriptions, which will be paid in
 three payments 50 per cent being paid
 at once and 25 per cent on the first
 per cent on the first of the following
 month.
 An interesting feature of the serv-
 ices at the First Baptist church this
 morning was the presentation of an
 honor roll of all of the Bessemer boys
 in the various branches of the service
 of the United States army, as well as
 a list of the members of Company D.
 167th infantry, the Bessemer com : pany.
 The honor roll is very long and in the center above the names has a splendid likeness of President Wilson, while on either side, beneath a United States flag, is soldier and a sailor. 1 The honor roll was presented to the church by Maj. Thomas T. Huey in q I few complimentary remarks. just after the sounding of reveille. During his talk, T. Bryan Waller, the organist played "The Star-Spangled Banner, and the Rev. M. K. Thornton, the pas | tor. accepted the roll in behalf of the | church, after which the congreg gation sang My Country Iris of Thee" | The honor roll will be hung in the | church and the church will be left oper every day next week so that any | one wishing to look at the roll may 1 do so. If any name is omitted from ! the list persons knowing same are re- quested to notify the Rev. MT. Thorn | ton
 l Clerk Rose Huey of the Bessemei division of the circuit court and his I office force are being kept busy pre- pairing transcripts which will go tc the supreme court. which convenes on Nov ember 26. There will be 19 eases 1 to go up from the Ressemer division n1 l the court this year. and the majority l of the transcripts are very long. 1 The stewards of the Brighton Meth I odist church for the ensuing year have been named as follows: J. H. Farr K. NJ Johnson. J. R. Brannon, R. J Fowler. R. F. Donald. w. L. Rasco 1 J. P. Kinnett Lay Leader. c. l.. Farley superintendent of the Sunday school
 The secretary and treasurer will be I chosen later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-12
Japan and the United States will
 

A good deal of space is devoted to d 5. cussion of the practical application of se prospects limiting Japars action in China. The Nichi Nichi Shimbun a one objects to the arrangement saying N ts one sided because it does not deal wirh Mexico and South America.
 Marquis Okuma, former premier. a1sG Viscount Kato former foreign min stel are quoted as saying that America has assented merely to what has long beon recognized by other powers.
 The Japanese Times says the naIne of Secretary Lansing win mark an epoch and will command the highest respscs iis Japan on account of his efforts in bring ing about the agreement.
 Some of the newspapers are oE the opinion that a revision of the Angle Japanese alliance after the war Will be necessitated
 It is understood that China is seskins the appointment of Baron Sakatani for mer minister of finance as financial aa- visor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-12
Enemy Being Reinforced

Paris, November 11.-A Havas dis patch from Rome reports that large numbers of troops and great Quanti- ties of war materials continue to ar rive in the Trentino and Tyrol.
 (The Tyrol being in Austria, this evidently refers to Austro-German re- inforcements.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-12
AMOUNT AND VARIETY N
 OF PRODUCE ASKED OF ALL LOCAL BUYERS

Return post cards are being mailed all local dealers by the food preparednsss bureau, inquiring as to the amount kad variety of produce needed, in o14sr b give the bureau a definite bass uppH which to work.
 The claim is made that with his nc VI system in operation little difficulty sTill be experienced in the marketing cf many Alabama crops on the BrrnsSE ham market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-12
At Locw's Bijou

are also on the bill Mutual news pie lures will be a feature.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07
WINTER AND SPRING TONIC

- Winter is a hard season lor those who
have no stored up reserve OF strength.
The coming of trying spring weather
means sickness for many because de-
bility robs the system OF its power to
protect itself.
One person may suffer exposure to
cold and wet without any ill effects
while another whose blood is thin and
whose nerves are rundown will be con-
fined to bed after sitting in a draught.
Keeping the blood built up is the
secret OF keeping well in winter and
spring. DR.. Williams Pink Pills Tor
Pale People are the best and most con-
venient tonic for the blood. Put up
with complete directions for use they
arc family remedy that can be de-
pended upon in conditions OF thin
blood, debility and many common
forms of weakness.
The blood goes to practically, every
part of the body and If it is rich, and
red it carries health and strength to
every organ. The digestion is toned
up. the nerves are strengthened and
aching muscles are made strong. Or.
Williams Pink Pills are especially USE
full to rundown women who worry
about their daily tasks and duties,
A few weeks' treatment has in hun.
dreds of such cases brought the most
remarkable improvement.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
Nsws OF tne Town and Village Tele
Briefly for ausy Rssdars

Phillip Brillion is III at his home on
Spring street.
Mrs. E. A. Wattles is in Albany to-
day on business.
George Center of Cambridge called
on friends in town Tuesday.
There will be meeting OF the
beard of trade this evening.
"Patria".. the great international
serial Harte Theatre Saturday. Adv.
Double feature day at Harte Thea
ire tomorrow. Huliey's orchestra.
Adr.
Come and take trip through
Coney Island at Harte Theatre today.
Adv,
Mr. and MIS-. d. b. Keller of Val
entine street are visiting relatives in
Cohoes
Nelson Hitchcock of the Benning-
tol garage is Ill with an attack Of the
measle..
Mrs. Nicholas Noveck Of Union
street is visiting relatives in New
York city.
Everybody who hasn't already will
go to Coney Island. Its at the Harte
Theatre today. Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07
tied friends in town recently.

lieu llASiiuS al tONH iCNtHliS.
There will be a rummage sale at
the Second hand store, Simmons
block Saturday. Goods will be sold
very cheap. Adv. 31t3
Phillip Conroy and Frances LaBatt
of Arlington and Mr.. Baker of Mon
tana called on friends in town recent.
L..
Miss Jennie Humphrey, who has
been with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Humphrey for months vaca-
ton, has returned to her duties as
nurse in F'ar-Rock-a-Way.
Miss Amy Surdam has resigned her
position as bookkeeper at the Rutland
II. r. freight office where she has
been employed the past six years and
will leave Monday for New York city
where she will be the guest of her
aunt, Mrs. l.. f, Fuller.
At the meeting of Tucker Chapter
No. SO O. E. S. on Friday evening.
March 8, at $50 sharp. the d. D. G.
NJ, Mrs. F. d. Ranney and the d. ID.
G. p. Seymour Hard of Arlington,
are expected to make their official
visit. The degrees OF the order will
be conferred and refreshments
served.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07
SOUTH sHAFTsBuRY

David Hill, Jr.. is confined to the
house with mumps.
Wales NJ. Hawkins was home from
u. V. VI. at Burlington for the week
end.
Representative Grant Bronson is
home from Montpelier for town meet
ine.
Parker Eddy of Albany has been
visiting his parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Eddy.
Mrs. William Cole has returned
home from Troy whore she has been
for some time.
Miss Sara Harris has returned to
Dalton, Mass after spending a week
at her home here.
Miss Isabel Cole is in the Samari'
tan hospital in Troy and is reported
to be getting along finely.
Lemuel Bottum has returned to his
home in New Haven Conn, after
spending a. week with relatives.
Addie Harrington. the baby daught-
err of Mr. and Mrs, Jperle Harring-
ton who has been QUITE III, is some
bette:
Mr.. and Mrs. George Roberts of
Manchester have been spending the
past week with Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Harwcod.
Friends of Miss Camilla Cole will
be glad to know that she is much
better and is expected home from the
Samaritan hospital soon.
Miss Agnes Hurley of Bennington
and Miss Dorothy Madison are assist
ing with the work in the office OF the
Eagle Square Mfg, Co.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Moon,
daughters Marjorie and Marie, re-
turned to their home in Cambridge,
N Y. Monday after visit with
friends and relatives here.
Mr.. Snodgrass OF THE Country
School" took Tea" on Saturday eve
ming at the home of Squire Long
Meadow. Fourteen from the Long
Meadow family are enrolled for the
winter term. Josephus the Oldest is
eighteen years old next haying time.
IL is expected that class IN
American History will be organized
at the Country School, in few
days Many of the older pupils are
contemplating joining the class. The
teacher. Mr. Snodgrass, is very much
interested in having large class as
he feels the older pupils should know
OF the great hardships their fathers
underwent TO settle this virgin
country. He claims that the study
Of the Three RS" alone has filed
many prison.
The pastor of the VI. E. church at
South SALISBURY gives the public a
cordial invitation to attend the Sun
day night services at which he is
preaching a series of sermons on
Fools" Sunday March II, the
second in the series, THE Young
Fool". Every father and mother. as
well as the young people should hear
these sermons. And special invi-
tation is extended to all parents. VIII
You accept the invitation for Sunday
night, March 18th? Answer by your
presence.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07

hull is attending her.
Ralph Smith will occupy the Robert
Mallory farm this season.
Mrs. c. II. Nash and nephew were
in Bennington Saturday
Alonzo Harrington visited his
brother, Schuyler H., Sundey
Grows have been seen and robins
heard in Green Mountain Valley.
Ernest Harrington and little son,
Reuben have been i'll the past week.
Mrs. Martin Elwell and daughter
Blanche. were in Bennington Satur'
day.
Mrs. Julia NJ Montgomery visited
her sister. Mrs. c. L. Hulette the past
week.
Il. f. d. Carrier Harold Hawkins
had a severe time delivering mail
Monday in the blizzard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Harrington
had their daughters, Anna, Luelle and
Ethel and son Charles for the week
end They have employment in Ben
nington.
Forrest and Douglas Montgomery
and wives will occupy the two ad-
joining Montgomery farms this sea
son. They have made a success the
past two seasons. They are caring for
nearly 80 head of stock apiece.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07
SBURY

Miss Rena Somers visited rela'
tives In Arlington one day recently.
Rev. Peter Heller Of South Shafts
bury was in town recently calling on
friend..
Mrs. George Mattison and son. Err
nest, who have been spending week
in Worcester, Mass, visiting rela
tives. returned home Monday.
Miss Gratia Peck OF Camdon Val
ley, n. Y, and Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Whitman of North Bennington spent
Sunday at the home of Miss Marjory
Randall.
Don't forget the chicken pie sup
per and entertainment Friday even
ing of this week. Supper will be
served from $50 and continue until
all are served. Admission 35 cents,
children Is cents.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07

ing few days in New York city las
returned home. tAhf
The donation at the NJ. Z. church
was quite well. attended There was
$50 received.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nckegon were
in town to attend the funeral 81 her
fathei, Jesse King
Mr.. and Mrs. o. J. Wyman Of Cam
bridge. ~ Y, were in town and attend
ed the donation at the NJ e. church.
Jesse King, while chopping In the
woods was instantly killed by fall
ing tree A few days previous to his
death his nephew, William King, was
quite seriously hurt while drawing
lumber down a steep road lie, was
taken to the Troy city hospital for
treatment. o7f
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07
NORTH BENNINGTON

Leon billiard of Arlington was IN
town Tuesday
Mrs. Lulu Wyman of Manchester
was the week end guest OF her sister,
Mrs Frank Ripley.
Mrs. Edward Percy OF South
SALISBURY spent Tuesday with Mrs
Guy Farnsworth
The Misses Lois Lawler, Alice Law
Ter and Sarah Smith OF Arlington Wis
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07
BENNINGTON RklEFS
,,ews Of the Town and vlIlags loie
Briefly for Ruay Readsrs


: Misses Frances and Lula Mofiitt re
turned today to their home in Shu
shan after spending few days in
town.
Ernest Brown OF the Express Office
wrenched his ankle Tuesday on Un
ion street and is confined to the
house.
AT the regular meeting OF Benning-
ton Grange this evening there will
be discussion on the High Cost OF
Living.
Mrs. Adella Peckham. who had
Teen caring for the late Mrs. Marietta
Bottum. has returned to her home In
Hoosicl:.
Mrs. II. r. Il. Sears is visiting her
son, Harrison, in Newton, Mass, and
will spend few days with her daugh.
ter, Mrs. White, in Rhode Island, be-
fore returning home.
Don't fail to see Irene Fenwick sup
ported by Owen Moore in "a Coney
Island Princess. Victor Moore in a
Paramount comedy and Pathe News
all for 10 cents at the Harte Theatre
today. Adv
Charles Z. Carroll went today to
Troy and will return with his young
son Wilbur who has been in the Troy
city hospital for nine weeks recover
ing from a broken ankle received in
a coasting accident.
Among the business men register.
ed at the Putnam house Tuesday
were II. c. lde. Clarence l.. Smith,
J. j McCote, Burlington, II. p. Car
penter, F. l.. Wellman, Brattleboro;
]. II. Williams, Rutland /. j. Smith.
j. w. Kennedy, Troy; G.. w. Henzel,
A. II. Bradley, Albany; l.. II. Boyd,
r. G. Palmer, Z. H. Fowler, North
Adamg.
NJ. H. Nichols and Eugene Shea,
the representatives recently appoint
ed by the Guideboard residents, plan
to leave for Montpelier tonight, in
order to attend hearing OF the com
mittee on corporations and franchises
which is proposed to be called Thurs
day morning to discuss the bill in
connection with the trolley extension.
The hearing, as now planned, will
take place after the legislature ad-
journs Thursday morning in order to
hear an address by eX-President Taft
In the afternoon before the combined
house,.
The lure of Coney Island is upon us
all. No matter how dlgnified our de-
meanor, how ponderous our self es-
TEEN, we are prone TO 'cut loose"
when We arrive at that famous resort
and to enter into the spirit OF the
place with zest Coney Island has
been invaded by the motion picture
producer and made the background OF
large part OF the action OF "A Coney
sland Princess" Famous Players
production starring Irene Fenwlck
supported by Owen Moore on the
Paramount Program, which Is the at
traction at the Harte Theatre today
Adv -
The funeral Of the late Mrs Mariet.
Ia Bottum was held Tuesday after
noon at o'clock, Rev. George S.
Mills officiating, The bearers were
grandsons, George, Earl, Raymond.
Edward and David Howard and
Harold Bottum. The floral tributes
We're Very beautiful Among those in
attendance from out of town were:
Mrs Stephen Sweet. and Herbert
Starbuck Of Cambridge, John Cot.
trell of White Creek, Mr., and Mrs
John Cox of Hoosick. Mrs. Harlow
Bottum OF SALISBURY. Intermenf
was in the North Bennington GENE
terry.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07

FOR SALE-Farm of 143 acres IL
miles from Bennington just off main
road, good 10 room house, never fail
ing springs and cistern, good barns.
wagon shed, ice house ana work shop,
water piped to barns, this Is good pro
ductive farm, wood lot with abund-
ance of wood for home use, variety of
fruit. Price for quick sale $4,000.
Owner will accept $1,000 down bal
ance on easy terms. Nash and Hut.
chins. 14tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07
SYNDICATE

Z. B. Hurd has been quite i'll with
tho grip.
Representative Harry Hays is home
for q few days.
William Morrow and family will
move this week to Salem, N. y.
C. D. Bentley, who has been spend.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07

FOR SALE--On main automobile
thoroughfare In village of South Pow
nal, Vermont, the property known as
the "Brookside Inn" This property
consists of a Colonial style house,
suitable for private dwelling or small
hotel with an excellent barn and other
outbuildings with large lot. A fine
chance here for man and wife to make
a good living conducting small inn.
For particulars address Charles N.
Powers, Bennington, VT. 16tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07

Sssi For SALk}--Farm, liz not sold
by April 1st house and one barn with
7plct of land IL desried) will be for
rent. Farm location at top OF Har
wobd HILL For particulars phone
ASSN or call at Winslow's Hardware
Store. A. H. Winslow, Adm. 27tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07

FOR SALE-Complete bottling
plant and splendid spring. Property
includes about 1900 cases 1-2 pint
bottles, gasolene and kerosene motor,
tanks and building for manufacture
ing together with 81 acres tillage
land. and 10 acres woodland, situated
on Woodford road about l IL miles
above Guideboard. A good business
already built up will be turned over
to purchaser. This is an opportunity
for the right man that is rarely found
upon the market, and is for sale only
for the reason of the great demands
of my other business interests upon
my time and mind. Attractive price
TO quick purchaser. Just the time
to commence operations for spring
trade. For further particulars apply
to Harry Willoughby or c. A. Maurer,
Bennington, Vt. Site
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-07

i FOR SALE-Asparagu and straw
berry plants at 1c each; Everbearing
strawberry and everbearing raspber
ry at &c; Concord grape vines, Perfec
tion currants, iris, hemerocalls at Sc;
Moores Early. Niagara and Delaware
vines at Toe; Oriental Poppy, Shasta
Daisy, Yucca, Phlox, Golden GLOW,
Bleeding heart, Ba5y's Breath, white
and purple Lilac, Russian Mulberry
at 15c; Boston Ivy, Clematis, red,
white, and pink Peonies, Weigelia,
Golden Elder, Hydranagea, Spiraea,
Orange. Snowfall, Butterfly bush,
Hardy Femockns, striped and banded
Grasses, standard kinds, hardy Roses
at 25c; Tree Roses at 81; Cut leaf
weeping birch at $3.50; Rivers pur-
pie Beech and Rosters blue Spruce at
80 each. Above prices include deliv.
cry within miles if order amounts to
SOC and are good till Mar Is for or
ders accompanied by cash. C. E.
Knapp, North Bennington. 25t12"