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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
PATRIOTIC RALLY
IN HIGH SCHOOL
HALL TONIGHT
Band Will Be Present and There
Will Be Patriotic Singing
ADDRESS BY PROF. ASA H.MORTON
Resolutions viii Be Presented and
There VIII Be Short Speeches :.
by Citizens.

The program for the non-political
rally in high school hall this evening
will be music by the band, singing of
patriotic songs and an address by
Prof. Asa H. Morton of Williams
college. It is possible, too, that Prof.
Albert Cru, who has seen service for
two years in the trenches in France
and who is at his home in Williams.
town on a furlough may be present.
Resolutions to be sent to the presi.
dent will be presented and there will
probably be short speeches on their
adoption.
A letter will be read from James
C. Colgate, who had been invited to
preside at this meeting but who was
Obliged to decline.
All interested citizens. both men
and women, are invited to the meet
ing. The hour is s o'clock
II would be shame il this historic
community did not express vigorously
its patriotic mind in the present
ties, with not one-tenth part OF our
traditions and pride of story in the
War of the Revolution and the Civil
War, are declaring their loyalty to
the Government and appealing for the
honor of the flag. Shall we be left
out:
Boards of Trade, Chambers OF
Commerce, Colleges. Churches, and
many other institutions and
groups are holding meetings and
passing resolutions which have fine.
heartening ring. Shall nothing of
that sort happen here?
In this old Vermont town. We are
lovers of peace, but we are, believers
first in national fair-play and integri-
ty. Whatever peace may be now or
hereafter for the American people
must be the peace maintained In
truth, honor and justice.
1t is the primary function of any
Government to protect its citizens, to
secure them in life and its legitimate
pursuits. in liberty and in happiness.
AS matters stand today, to continue
thus as a self-respecting and worthy
nation, we may have to enter the
world war. II we do, let it be known
of all men that Vermont is not behind
the rest of the Union, nor Bennington
the last place in Vermont in readiness
for this duty. We want to tell the
President SO, and to speak our wish
and will to our representatives in the
National Congress-
Thinking these things and talking
them over, a group of men said the
other day, I'VE must have public
meeting" They sounded other men
and they found in every case quick in
terest and hearty approval. The
names of these men areAappended to
this call. The names of many more
might have been obtained who are
every bit as interested and patriotic.
But there has not been time. to make
the canvass
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
FROM TWO FRONTIERS
War and Woman Suffrage Discussed
e ts By Fortniuhtly

The Fortnightly meeting on Satur-
day was one of unusual interest under
the direction of the Current Events
committee, Mrs Warwick S. Carpen-
ter, chairman.
Two questions. which are most
prominent in the public mind, were
discussed--War and Woman Suffrage.
The first paper of the afternoon was
a thoughtful and informing one on
Equal Suffrage" by Mrs. II. A. Will
kinson, showing thorough acquain-
tance with the subject. The long list
of foreign countries and of our own
states, which have already adopted,
either full or partial woman suffrage,
was brought to the attention of those
people who are apprehensive of the
results of giving the vote to women.
The working of Woman Suffrage in
the three state of Colorado, California
and Idaho was taken up in detail,
showing that women have stood for
the best interests and for bettering of
conditions along all lines.
Following this paper Mrs A. j. Hol
den played one Of Chopins nocturnes
to the great enjoyment of the audi
encc.
Miss Agnes Whipple read group of
extremely interesting letters written
by Dorothy Garfield Fisher to her
friends in Arlington. Mrs. Fisher
with her husband and children. is now
in Paris where she is engaged in work
for the soldiers who have been blind
ed in the trenches.
This work consists in compiling a
manual for the use of those who are
to be instructors of these men, and al.
so in preparing books for the men
themselves. that may be printed in
the block letters. Her description of
life and conditions in Paris during war
times was of absorbing interest. Sew
eral letters were also read from Mr..
Fisher. who has been engaged in the
ambulance service on the French
front.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
CAPT. J. z. FROST DEAD
Winter Resident of Bennington Cied
Thursday in New Jersey.

Captain Joseph Zephaniah Frost
died at his home in Waldwick, Bergen
country, n. J..Blast Thursday He was
about IS years of age, the son OF the
late Zephaniah Frost, who many years
ago was a prominent business man in
Brooklyn and who. after retiring,
came to Bennington. where he spent
the rest OF his life in the home now
occupied. by Senator George B. Well
ington. N
Captain Frost, Tho during the Civil
War wac in command OF dispatch
boat operating from Charleston and
who was in later wears commander
Of different vessels ON the Great
Lakes. spent his winters in Benning
ton for about % years. For the past
% years he was a resident OF Wald-
wick. n. j., where about 90 years ago,
he married Miss Matilda Anderson
who survives him A few years ago
he and his wife were guests OF his
niece. Mrs Robert H. Merrill OF Old
Bennington for few days, during
which time he renewed old acquaint-
ances. He leaves a number OF other
nieces and nephews. He was a prom
inent Mason. being a member of the
Blue lodge and of Royal Arch chapter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED-Maid for general house
work. Apply to Mrs. Rollin Jenney.
242 West Main street. 30tf
TO RENT-West side of my house,
10 rooms, after May Is. Mrs. f. z.
Hart, S19 Main st 30t6
LOST-Saturday brown bill fold
containing sum Of money. Finder
please return to Banner Office and re-
ceive $25 reward. 30t6s
TO RENT-Tenement for small
family. Apply Mrs. B. G. Slade. Tel.
167-M. 30tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
STATES WATER POWERS
Startling Bill Introduced by Halifax
Representative.


Montpelier, March A s2.000,000
appropriation and commission au-
thorized to spend that sum within two
years from June, 1917, to develop the
water power of the State, are two OF
the provisions of the most startling
bill of the session, introduced in the
House Saturday by Mr.. Amidon OF
Halifax The act calls for the APP
pointment by the Governor of water
power and conservation commission
of three persons. an experienced
hydraulic and electrical engineer. an
experienced dam builder and cap
able business man. The members
are to receive So per day and actual
exepnses away from home, are TO
have an Office at the State House and
in addition to employing necessary as.
sistance are to have a secretary who
is to receive $1,000 annually.
The work of the commission will
be to investigate location of water
powers yet undeveloped on the prin-
cipal streams and ascertain its
amount, develop it by dams. reser-
oirs, power plants and transmission
lines. The commission may also ac-
quire by eminent domain if necessary
land and flowage rights necessary for
the construction of plants or reser-
voirs for storage purposes.
The bill also provides that the COM
mission may in the biennial period
commencing June /, 1917, expend not
more than $2,OO0,OOO and it appro-
pirates that amount. The State is to
issue bonds for not more than $1,000
900, payable 100000 June |, 194l, and
the same amount June 1, 1916, 1851
and 1856.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
VILLAGE CAUCUS
A. w. Braisted Renominated For
Village President

The village caucus was held Satur-
day evening in Apollo hall with a
fair attendance. T.. T. Griswold was
elected chairman and G. A. Mathers
secretary The following ticket was
nominated
President, A. w Braisted
Clerk w. p. Hogan.
Treasurer, c. II. Dewey.
Collector j G. Hudgins.
Corporation attorney, Il. c. Ben
nett.
Auditors. II. d. Fillmore. William
Myers, +. C. Lambert.
Trustees, Ward 4. S. A. Burt; ward
g. II. b. North; ward 6. w. H. Wills.
Water commissioners, ward 8, II.
w. Myers; ward Z, w. II. Bradford.
The following caucus committee
was re elected; E. T. Griswold, C. w.
Soule and ]. c. Pellerin. The COM
mittee was empowered TO fill any va
cancies.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
COAST PATROL LIFE
BOATSLOST WITH
F|f Teen men
Swamped Trying to Breach tranded
Steamer In Chesapeake Bay
TANKER LOUISIANA AGROUND
Search Fails to Reveal Trace Of
Missing Men-steamer Cannot
Be Saved

Washington. March 5.-It is now
believed that Is members of the crew
of the coast patrol cutter Yamacraw
lost their lives in their attempt to
reach the Texas Oil company steamer
Louisiana which is aground off Ocean
City. Nd.
One lifeboat with nine men is be-
lieyed to have failed to reach the
steamer and another boat with six
which left the Yamacraw to assist
thier fellow coast guardsmen is
thought to have been swamped.
Search of the coast in the vicinity
has failed to reveal any trace of the
lifeboats or the members of their
crews. The Louisiana is firmly
aground and there is little hope that
the steamer can be saved
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
treasurer Of the town for collection.

treasurer of the town for collection.
II. To see IL the Listers for 1917
shall be paid for their services Sep
tember 1st, next, and what sum per
day shall be paid to other town Of
flcers; the town clerk, and the board
of civil authority for their services
for the coming year
18. To see what sum, If any, the
town will vote in aid of, or for the
purpose Of maintaining a public libr.
airy or libraries therein and also, to
determine how the same shall be dis
tributed
10. To see what sum, II any, the
town will vote toward the expense Of
observing Decoration or Memorial
Day.
20. To transact any other business
found necessary when met.
Dated at Bennington, Vermont this
goth day of February, 1917.
]. o. Burt.
w. r. White,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
ATTENDANTS KICKED PATIENTS
According TO Testimony Of John Ho-
gan of Fair Haven.

Montpelier March2-Judge Gibson,
counsel for the Brattleboro retreat,
had rather unhappy time handling
the evidence given by John Hogan OF
Fair Haven this morning before the
Joint legislative committee which is
investigating that institution.
Mr.. Hogan gave his testimony in q
clear and convincing manner and
while il. was not so sensational as
some of the previous evidence it con-
tains first hand evidence of brutality
and lack of supervision that evidently
made deep impression on the COM
mittee. sar
Mr. Hogan testified to seeing a pa
tient. on July 3. 1914. being knocked
down and kicked by two attendants
because he talked to himself and re-
fused TO shut up" because an attend.
ants head ached,
When one Of them got tired" said
Mr.. Hogan, another one said let me
at him They kicked him until I
thought they had him killed. Then
they took him to a room and never
saw him again for a week.
The witness told of another patient,
Charles Atkinson, who was brought
out every morning and compelled to
dance for the amusement of the at
tendants. A 'trusty" was permitted
TO kick and slap the patients without
interference by the doctors. according
to the witness.
He said that when DR.. Taylor was
absent DR.. Tracy often came on the
wards but once week and was some
times intoxicated. He also said the
night watch, Hill was frequently in.
toxicated
How many days week was he in
toxicated?' asked Mr.. Reirdon. Sew
en-" was the answer.
The witness said the food was very
poor, that he had taken four cock
reaches out of one plate of hash. that
the dining room was dirty, that dis
eased patients used the same dishes
as the other patients and that the
place was infested by rats and mice.
Cross-examined by Judge Gibson,
Mr.. Hogan gave the names of several
of the attendants who had treated pa
tients brutally and told of big drunk
when three or four of them were
fired" for intoxication.
He believed that the doctors and
supervisors were very much to blame
for the conditions.
Charles II. Congdon of Wallingford
told OF settlement with the retreat
management on account of alleged
lack of care in the treatment of his
daughter, Grace Adams. who swallow
ed a nail, a piece of wire, needle and
a blackheaded pin. requiring an oper-
alton, for which he recovered about
$500, or about the price of the hospital
fec.
DR. Eugene II. Stanley of Waterbury
hostile witnesses. had been discharg-
ed from Waterbury for untruthfulness,
He admitted that abuses were apt to
creep into the best institutions.
Mrs. |. NJ. Parker, maid in the house
hold of Representative George l..
Dunham Of Brattleboro, hold of find
ing excellent conditions at the retreat
while employed there.
John Hogan, being recalled. told of
one, Smith, a meat dealer from Spring
field, Mass, being knocked down and
kicked several times by Attendant
Ernest OMera. because Smith was
slow in undressing. A week later
Smith died. On cross.examination
Hogan admitted that Smith was in
feeble health.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
MRS. A. HODGES DEAD
Mother Of Mrs. n. S. GoodaIl Died
Saturday in Washlnuton.

Saturday IN Washington.
Mrs. A. Hodges, mother of Mrs.
Henry S. Goodall of this village, died
at her home in Chevy Chase, a suburb
of Washington, ID. c., Saturday morn
ing after a short illness. She was 81
years of age. The deceased was well
known to number of local people
having passed her summers here for
a number OF years, and having lived
here with her daughter during the
winter of 1915. Mrs. Goodall was
called to Washington @ week ago and
was with her mother when she passed
away. DR.. Goodell left Saturday and
was present at the funeral, which took
place Sunday afternoon.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
a Detestable Character.

Turke-I wonder where Scrlbbler got
the character of that detestable villain
in his new novel.
Burke-Oh, that's a portrait of the
publisher who refused his first book
London Answers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
WILSON iNAuGURATED
President Takes Oath of Officer for
Second Time.

Washington. March SIN the pres
ence Of thousands President Woodrow
Wilson was inaugurated for the sec
ond time today
With the threat of war hanging over
the country the solemnity of the oc-
casion harked back to the days of
Lincoln.
AT 12.47 the president kissed the
Bible, completing the oath of office
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
EAST ARLINGTON

The East Arlington Lyceum enter
tainment which was advertised for
Wednesday evening. March 7. has
been cancelled. Announcement will
be made later.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05

Whistler's picture, "Whitc Girl" de-
scribed by himself as one OF his most
important works, brought $10.500 in
London at auction.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05
WEATHER FORECAST

Snow tonight and colder. Tuesday
fair and cold, strong northwest winds.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-03-05

G. S. Mills.
R. e. Healy,
T. F.. Turner,
w. H. Nichols.
E. c. Bennett.
e. H. Holden,
w. H. Wills,
w. H. Bradford,
r. S. .Drysdale.
a. ]. Holden,
w. H. Berry,
G. T. Bretell.
w. B. Sheldon.
F. B. Carver,
p. T. H. Pierson,
w. G. Towart.
A. c. LaMarre,
z. LaFranchise.
H. S. Goodall.
l.. Fl. Ross,
A. S. NJ. Chisholm,
w. E. Putnam.
G. S. Buchanan,
F. s. Braley.
II. II. Webster.
A. w. Varney,
II. T. Cushman.
G. B. yelling,
j. B. Hannon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
EMPLOYE is HONORED
Edward Foulke Receives Testimo-
malls as He Retires After Fifty
One Years Service.

\ testimonial meeting in honor of the
retirement from active service of Ed
ward Foulke, ticket receiver for the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Company and
Company. was held Saturday in the
committee room at the Union station,
at which about fifty persons We're pres
ent.
After outlining the purpose of the
meeting and reading testimonials from
various officials of the Pennsylvania
railroad. T. f. Atkin, assistant auditor
passenger traffic. Pennsylvania rail-
watch as an expression of the esteem
in which he is held by his associates.
Following the presentation of the
watch. a committee of conductors, in
Guiding c. W. Hall. A. I. Otterback and
y. f. Rock, represented by c. w. Hall,
presented Mr.. Foulke with a gold chain
and charm bearing the various Masonic
degrees which he has taken. The clerks
in the ticket receivers office at Wash
ington then expressed their regard for
the guest of honor by presenting him
with silk umbrella, O. r. Evans. one
of Mr.. Foulke'S graduates, making the
present ton.
Mr. Foulke was born at New Hope
county. Pa, March %, 1S41. He has
been continually in the service for
ffty-one years, one month and fifteen
days and has never been suspended,
furloughed or discharged. Thirteen of
his clerks have been made ticket re-
ceivers and he has seen the system
grow from four to fourteen Offices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Bright Lights.

| hear men say OF some bright
youth, He is a prodigy, in sooth
In all his studies he excels, and
we shall see him wearing bells
upon the dazzling heights OF fame
before the finish of the game. \
youth OF such surprising parts
will cut wide swath in the arts
or in what field he may have
picked. so mark our words while
we predict I've lived and
wrought till | am lame; I've seen
full many rise to fame, and one
great man l can't recall who in
his youth eclipsed them all. 1t
seems to ME it is a rule that boys
who cut no grass in school, whose
heads seem made OF bone or wood.
are those who later on make good.
The prodigies. who have renoWn
for brightness in their native
town. to whom their teachers
point with pride. to whom no
triumphs seem denied, down to
the deeper darkness wend when
youth is done and schooldays end.
Perhaps it is because the praise
that they receive in schoolboy
days swells up their craniums
more or less, and that is fatal to
success. WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
RHODE ISLAND AVENUE
CITIZENS SUPPORT WAR
Pass Resolutions Testifying tc
Their Loyalty and Send Copy
to the President.

That the people of the locality stand
! behind the President in this crucial
| hour was the substance of a resolu-
ton adopted by the Rhode Island Ave
nue. Suburban Citizens Association las,
night.
| The secretary was instructed to trans.
nit copies of the resolution to the
President and to the Commissioners OF
! the District of Columbia. The meeting
| was presided over by President s. S
| Symons.
| Committees for the ensuing year were
| announced as follows:
Streets and sidewalks-N. j. Brum-
baugh. chairman: A. w. Cummings
| Albert ]. Edwards. o. f. Haines. ]. l.
knopp. Thomas s. Mallon and ]. NJ
Rauch
egislation-Kenneth P. Armstrong
chairman: Charles Q. Duras. c. H Har-
wood. A. J. kause. ]. F. McBeth, f. J
Patch. u. c. Vaughan. G. W. Wharton
and Lee r. Wilson.
schools-William s. Torbert, chair
man: s. s. Symons. Rev. W. ]. Camp
bell Arthur Minnick, DR.. Allen E.
Cowles, William V. Lewis and George
W. Wharton.
Sewers and water--R. A. Bolen. chair
man; ]. NJ. Castell. George Heider. c.
w. keil. ]. L. Knopp. J. T. Phillips
George A. Tasker, G. Edward Watts,
Membership-A. F. Sievers. chairman
A. H. Brewood, J. H. Durand. X. {
Goodhart, {. H. Harp. Fl. D. Miser, r
L. Ross.
Health and sanitation-Frank Rabak
chairman: DR.. c. Z. Barton. DIR. w. r
Boyer, A. S. Dennson, DR.. J. F. Hard
ester. F. A. McDermott, w. F. OBrien.
Press. d. Ashby.
Fire and police-James p. Benfer
chairman: J. r. w. Clement: Gustav
Floto. c. H. Guiles, J. V. LAGRANGE, II
! A. Linger.
| Lights and mails-Emmet Midkiff
chairman: ]. F. Carlson. W. s. PLACER
| J. J. Foley. D. o. Kraft. E. l.. Smead
H. f. Truscott.
| Public utilities-William Fl. Delaney
chairman; E. K. Bateman, c. d. Snow
]. w. DeGroot, Francis J. Hemelt. Ad
olson X. Hester. f. A. Linger, NJ. E
Sabn.
| Entertainment-John J. Tobin, chair
man: II. P. Baldwin, James NJ. Cooper
| DR.. c. NJ. Hasselbach. w. a. Hollebaugh
W. B. Mcintosh. c. r. Engle.
! Lawns, gardens and parks-C. NJ
! Clancy, chairman: David II. Mckee. A
w Beer, c. Frank Terrell, Rufus Funk
| NJ. j. Nevius. ]. J. Tobin, George Tucker
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
HIGH SCHOOL BOY ENLISTS,
Albert Freer Joins Navy and Fur
nishes Problem for Officials.

A new problem has been presented to
public school officials of the District by
the enlistment Of Albert Freer, a Bust
ness High School boy, in the United
States Navy. 1t is the proposition of
giving proper scholastic credit to boys
who leave school to enlist.
Young Freer was to have been gradu-
ated from the two-year course in June
The faculty decided that inasmuch as
ne was well advanced in his studies and
as but 4 brief time remained before the
end of the current school year, he
should receive his diploma. Such a rec
ommendation has been made to the
school officials. A blanket provision
may be adopted covering all such cases
Young Freer is the son of G. Albert
Freer. He has successfully passed his
entrance examination and because of
his high school work has been given
one grade advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
TO SHOW BIRD LIFE.
Lecturer to Exhibit Remarkable
Series Of Motion Pictures

feature of the lecture to be given
this afternoon and evening before
the National Geographic Society by
Norman McClintock, the ornitholoefst
will be a remarkable series of motion
pictures made by Mr.. McCnntock of tbs
bird life at Wild Acre, the country Mace
of Gilbert H. Grosvenor. near Bethesda
Nd
Mr.. McClintock spent several weeks at
W ia Acres, which enjoys the most va
ried bird population of any estate ot
similar size in the United States. His
patience and ingenuity in photograph
ing the nest life of the feathered tribes
were rewarded with a collection of mo-
ton picture films which are said to he
the most intimate revelation of bird
life ever taken. Birds In MANY other
parts of the United States also will he
shown. "
The lecturers subject will be "Citi-
Zens of the Air: Home Life of wild
Sirds. The address will be given in
the New Masonic Auditorium. at 4:45
and SIS o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
MISS LAURA BANGS DIES.
Had Been Clerk in Pension Office for
About Thirty.FiVe Years.

Miss Laura Bangs, a clerk in the
pension office for about thirtyfive
years died SUDDENLY Wednesday at her
apartments in the Plymouth apartment
house Funeral services are to be con-
Quoted tomorrow morning at II o'clock
in her apartments 1nterment is to be
in Congressional cemetery.
Miss Bangs was the daughter of the
late James c. and Mary Gormley Bangs.
longtime residents of the District For
many years she was the soloist of the
Mount Vernon NJ. f. Church South
She is survived by three brothers.
David c. Bangs of Chicago. William L
Bangs of Denver and Gale c. w. Bangs
of Salem. Ore, and by two sisters, Mrs.
L. A. Bremermann of Chicago and Mrs.
Gertrude Butts of this city.