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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
LEGISLATURE ENOS
ITS SESSIONS
THURSDAY
House Business Closed ButSenate
Bas Much More to Do
JUDICIARY BILL AWAITS ACTION
Bill to Permit Organization Of Road
District in Town of Bennington
Passes Both Houses.

Montpelier, April S.-Thursday OF
this week will probably be the day on
which the 1917 General Assembly will
adjourn sine die, although the Senate
even on Saturday refused to name a
tentative date fot the end Of the ses-
sion, tabling the House resolution re-
garding adjournment If the session
ends on Thursday, it will have lasted
100 days, record second only to that
of the 1912 Legislature, which was in
session 1l9 days.
A joint assembly for the election OF
the superior court judges will be held
as soon as the Senate has acted on the
judiciary bill. 1t is expected that this
bill will pass the Senate as easily as
it did the House and that the number
of judges on the superior court bench
will be five instead OF six.
Twenty-seven Vermont institutions
and banks have subscribed 1888, 900 of
the million dollar appropriation voted
by the Legislature for military pur.
poses and State Treasurer Scott ex-
poets the entire sum to be subscribed
within few days.
The bill extending the right of suf-
frage to women but providing for
referendum on the equal suffrage CUES
tion by the men and women voters
of the State is practically dead. The
Senate voted to adhere to its amend
ment, striking out the referendum
clause and it is practically certain
that the House will never agree to the
passage of the bill without this clause.
The bill introduced by Senator Villas
to permit a town, city or Incorporated
village TO engage in the coal, wood or
ice business was passed.
The House by vote of SO to 81 re
fused to concur in the Senate propos-
al on amendment fixing the salary of
the Governor at $500 annually. The
lower branch also refused to accede
to the proposal to make II hours
days work and So hours a weeks
work, for women and children employ
ed in manufacturing and mechanical
establishments. The report of the con
ference committee concerning the bill
extending the power of banks to in
vest in certain securities, was adopt
ed and conference committees were
appointed to consider the Senate bills
the State board of health
and establishing a board of charities
and probation.
The bill creating highway district
in the town of Bennington was also
passed by the senate
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
PRETTY CHURCH WEDDING
Miss Bessie Shea United in Marriage
to Pittsfield Young Man.

Timothy OBrien of Pittsfield and
Miss Bessie II. Shea of Main street
were married this morning at nine
o'clock at the st. Francis de Sales
church. Rev T.. r. Carty officiating.
After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs.
OBrien left for two weeks wedding
trip, part OF which will be spent in
Boston.
Miss Shea is one of the best known
young ladies of Bennington and was
4 graduate of the local high school
in the class of 1911. During her high
school course and later when employ
ed in the telephone office, Miss Shea
made many friends with her pleasing
personality, all Of whom wish her
every happiness in her married life.
Mr. O'Brien is foreman in the Gen.
eral Electric works at Pittsfield.
Among the out of town guests who
attended the wedding we're Miss Marie
O'Brien of Pittsheld, Miss Nora Nc
Eweeny and Mrs. p. ]. Powers of
North Adams and Miss Agnes Rooney
of Williamstown. Miss Margaret Shea,
a sister of the bride. acted as brides
maid and Charles O'Brien, brother of
the groom, was best man.
After their return from their we'd
ding tour, Mr.. and Mrs. O'Brien will
reside in Pittsfield.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
AV|ATORS FIGHT
AND FALL OvtR
GERMAN LINES
Greatest tir Bate in History
Being ought in france
GTRNAN ARTILLERY IS AC i've
Heavy Bombardment Indicates Attack
on Allies in Territory Recently
Acquired from Teutons.

London, April 9.--The most terrific
battle ever waged in the air continued
over the German lines in France yes
terday.
On the ground, there were sharp bat
tles-mere feelers perhaps for the
titanic struggle which military eX-
perts here believe must begin within
a few days along the Hindenburg line.
The German artillery fire continued
very heavy at many points, indicating
continued and thorough preparation
by the old fox of the Mazuri3n
swamps to attempt to strike a fatal
blow at the Allied troops before they
have opportunity to dig themselves in
on the open ground which they took
as the Germans fell back.
The German war Office reported that
the aerial squadrons had made sever
al successful raids, dropping large
quantities of bombs on airdroms, tran
sports and ammunition stations. one
battery in action was hit by bombs
from aeroplanes. Three hangers were
destroyed by one party of ayiators.
The British troops advanced along
the Rapaume-Cambrai road over a
front 1900 yards wide, says the Off.
cial statement The battle ragged
north OF the village Of LOuyeral
The French penetrated the German
lines in Belgium at two points near
Lombartzyde, says the Paris report.
Many German dead were found in a
trench blown up by French fire.
Grenades were used TO repel an, at
tack by Germans on the Pachendaele
canal.
The French also repulsed a surprise
attack by The Germans in the Vosges.
An attempt by the French to gain
ground near Laffaux was broken down
by German fire with heavy losses,
says an official report from Berlin
London reports that in naval oper-
ations off Zeebrugge two German tor
pedo boat destroyers were torpedoed.
One of them sank and the other was
at least severely damaged.
A landing by Russian troops on the
coast of Asia Minor has been effected
from torpedo boat in the Black sea
The operation was carried out at the
mouth of the river Termeh, $50 miles
west Of Trebizond, and Turkish OBJ
servation post was burned. Ten Turk
ish sailing vessels with valuable car
goes were captured ythe Russians
and taken to Trebizond.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
RAIDER REPORTED
CRUISING OFF
Ne EWENGLAND
Mysterious Craft Sighted in Steam
ship Lanes 10 Europe
NEAR NANTUCKET SHOALS
Patrol Boats on the Lookout and Out
ward Bound Shipping is Moving
Freely.

Boston, April "a suspicious YES
sci off Nantucket lightship was report
ed to the Boston navy-yard by a Brit.
ish vessel yesterday. The radio mes
sage, as announced by Lieut.. Edward
G. Blakeslee, district communication
superintendent of the New England
radio district. said. Sight suspicious
vessel or object As miles south, de-
erees west true, from Nantucket light
vessel at 3.l5 a. m. today (Signed)
British Vessel" Later. the position
CT the mysterious vessel was given as
latitude 40.15 north, longiture 69.2S
west. almost due south from the
shoals.
(The report of a mysterious craft
in the steamship lane to Europe was
the second to be announced officially
within "a hours. Saturday the light
ship sent word of "a commerce raid
er" Of 10000 tons burden passing
west Whether the craft sighted yes
tefday was the same one naval Off
cials declined to state The censor
ship. which was lifted momentarily
to allow shipping to receive warning
of danger, was at once clamped down
tightly.
No reports of any victims of raid
er in these waters have been received
so far as known. Prompt action By
the navy Saturday in getting all ship
ping under cover the instant sus-
piciouslooking ship was sighted Sat
urday effectively cleared the coast of
prey for a foreign warship. Under
the more favorable conditions yester-
day with patrol boats having a wide
range Of visibility, shipping moved
more freely
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
FIRE ON SOLDIERS
TWO Men Refuse to Halt at New
Haven Railroad Bridge

Southbury. Ct, April 9.-Soldiers
guarding a railroad bridge on the
Highland division of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford railroad
engaged in lively exchange of shots
with two unknown men early yester-
day. Three men of the detachment
guarding the bridge were on duty at
3 a. M when two strangers endeavor-
ed to pass them. Given the word to
halt, both men drew revolvers and be-
gan firing on the guardsmen. The
sound of the shots aroused the other
members of the outpost, and an or
ganized search for the fleeing men be-
gan. Under cover of a fog the men
escaped. About 20 shots were ex-
changed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
BRAz''' ''t.XPECIEO
tn nf(I ~, ~, WAR
ON GERMANY
Central and South American Re
puhIiCS Will Uni,e with U.S..
NO MU.;R HOPE or ARGfhTIsA
Administration Does Not Look for Az
cressive Action Because of
German Influences.

Rio Janeiro, April 9.-Defnite ac-
ton by the Brazilian government lor
the retaliation of the sinking OF the
Brazilian steamship Parana and the
killing of Brazilian citizens is expect
ed momentarily.
If war is declared the first act will
be the seizure of 45 German steam
ships internedN in different Brazilian
ports.
Washington, April S.--Early en-
trance of several of the South and
Central American nations into the
war against Germany is regarded here
as practically certain. Brazil IS
aroused by the sinking of the steam
ship Parana and is expected to be-
come a belligerent this week. 1t Is
assumed Brazil's lead will be followed
promptly by other countries.
Reports of divided opinion because
of German influence in Argentina
have given Washington officials little
announcement to look for aggressive
action by that country.
Active support OF the United states
by at least two of the five Central
American republics and possibly by
four would not be surprising. Ohiciai
and unofficial reports that Estrada
Cabrera, president of Guatemals, is
contemplating seriously a break with
Germany have been received. so long
as Mexico's course is underlined un-
usual interest is attached TO the posi-
ton the Central American govern
ment's especially that of Guatemala
which controls the southern frontier
of Mexico. In the event of the de-
velopment OF an mfriendly situation
in Mexico it is realized Guatemala's
role would be far from unimportant
In Guatemala, Estrada Cabrera has
built up what is regarded generally as
the most efficient army in Central
America and with it he would be in a
position to lend valuable assistance to
the United States. Antipathy between
the Guatemalans and MeXicans has
existed for years.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
s5o,ooo FIRE IN cASTLEToN
Eight of the Towns Ten Business
Blocks Destroyed.

Castleton, April Slight of the ten
business blocks in this town, and
three residences, were destroyed by
fire today The loss was estimated at
$4,000. The only piece of fire ap-
paratus in town, hand engine, broke
down after ten minutes work, making
it necessary to fight the flames by
means of bucket brigade. The post
office was in the Ransom block, but
mail and fixtures were saved.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
CUBA BREAKS WITH GERMANY
kalser's Minister at Havana Given
His Passports.

Havana, April S.-Count Won Verdy
du Vernois, the German Minister to
Cuba, received his passports from the
Government this afternoon, they be-
ing handed to him by Sub-Secretary
of State Patterson.
The Minister turned over the Le-
cations affairs to the Spanish Minis
ter. A safe conduct is being ar
ranged and the Minister will probably
sail direct to Spain, although trip
via New York is being discussed.
Other attaches and German Consuls
in Cuba will also leave simultaneous
IL.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
STRAY SHOTS KILLS
Man Seated in Own Home Victim in
New York

New York, April 9-John Deering,
a prominent businessman Of Sullivan
county, was shot and killed at Month
cello, N. Y, Saturday night by stray
bullet fired by John n Kelly, ma
tional guardsman on duty in that sec
ton. Deering was seated in a chair
in his home reading at the time. Kelly
declared yesterday that he had fired
his rife at tramp who attempted
to escape after being ordered to halt.
Kelly has been held for hearing by
order of the district attorney
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
RUSSELL-ALLARG
Wedding This Morning at Sacred
Church

Wedding This Morning at Sacred
Heart Church.
Howard C. Russell and Lena D. Al
lard, both of Bennington, were united
in marriage this morning at the Sac
red Heart church by Rev. c. E. Pre-
yost. Mr. and Mrs. Russell left on
the early train for a ten days trip
which will be spent at various points
in Canada.
Both the bride and groom have
lived in Bennington all their lives ana
have a large circle of friends VINO
wish them every happiness. Mr.. Rus
sell is employed in the Chandler store
at Old Bennington.
After their return, Mr.. and Mrs.
Russell will reside at the corner oil
Dewey and Weeks street.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
TELLS eUApELoUPE OF WAR
Governors Proclamation Orders the
stars and Stripes Displayed

Pointe.A- Pitre, Guadeloupe, April
S.-A proclamation to all mayors on
the island was issued yesterday by
Governor Merwart informing them
the United States had entered the war
against Germany, and directing that
all buildings, official and unofficial,
display the American flag.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
BOMBS ON SHIP AT HAVANA
Captain of German Vessel Said Il
Have Warned Cuban Authorities

Havana, April 9.-Two bombs were
found yesterday in the engine room
of the steamship Bavaria, one Of the
four German interned merchantmen
seized here Saturday by the Cuban
authorities. 1t is said the captain Of
the Bavaria notified the officers of the
presence of the bomb in the vessel,
saying he did not wish to see any
one injured, as he had received excel
lent treatment in Cuba.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
ST. LOUIS ARRIVES
Armed American Liner Has Made
Round Trip to England.

New York, April 9.--The American
liner st. Louis arrived here today
She carried sos passengers and valu-
able mail.
The st. Louis is the first armed
American ship to make the round trip
to Europe and back.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09

There is something in every season
of the year for the average fool. In
the summer he can rock the boat, in
the fall 90 cunning. in the winter
skate on thin ice and in the spring
fall in Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
coNvicTs READY TO SERVE
Inmates of Auburn Declare Their
Readiness to Enlist.

Auburn. April S.-The 1900 inmates
of Auburn prison, representing thirty
nationalities. passed resolutions today
saying that they desired ito let it be
known that they will Loyalty support
our Government in this crisis, and if
deemed best by those in authority are
ready to enlist and bear arms on land
or sea in defense of the American flag
and for democracy against autocrocy."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
RICHARD OLNEY DEAD
Member of Cleveland's Cabinet and
81 Years Old.

Boston, April 9-Richard Olney.
who was a member of President Cleve
lands cabinet, died late last night at
his home, Sc Fenway street
He was so years old and had been
ill several months.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
SEIZE AUSTRIAN SHIPS
Interned Crafts at Boston and Phil
adelphla Taken Over.

Washington, April 9-Acting on in.
structions from the state department
Austrian steamships interned at Bos-
ton and Philadelphia were today
seized by the port collectors.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont fair tonight and Tuesday.
Rise in temperature tonight. Tues
day freezing temperature with gales.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09
BRIDGE WRECKERS ACTIVE
Do Not Hesitate to Fire on Federal
Guards.

Boston, April 9.-Private James
Fitzgerald a guard at the Fenway
bridge of the Boston and Albany rail
road was fired upon but not hit this
morning by man who refused to halt
when challenged.
A second apparent attempt to de-
stroy the bridge was made later by a
man who fired three shots at the
guard.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-04-09

AUSTRIA BREAKS
Charge d'Affars Asked for His Pass
ports Today.

Washington, April 9.-Austria for.
mally broke diplomatic relations with
the United States today. Charge
d'Affairs Zweedenek asked for his
passports this morning and stated
that he had received his Instructions
yesterday.
The Washington times., 1917-02-09
THAT DEPENDS

George Sylvester Viereck, in
changing the name of. his publca-
ton, "The Fatherland," to "The New
World" announces:
We shall retain our independ-
ence Of judgment. We do not be-
lieve that we forfeit our right of
free speech because we are of
German descent, even in case of
war between the United States
and Germany.
That depends, Mr.. Viereck, whether
you try to exercise the fright of free
speech" in this country or in Ger
many. The nearest we come to ad-
miring German methods is when
some pro-Germans over here go
abusing their "free speech" rights,
and we almost wish that the heavy
arm of German Imperialism could
be welded in the United States to
their suppression in a manner many
a Berlin ex-editor can describe.
The Washington times., 1917-02-09
THE JUVENILE COURT

Closely allied to the work Of tbs
Juvenile Court in Washington is that
planned by the Juvenile Protective
Association. This organization is
made up of business men, social ser.
vice workers, and child welfare ex-
perts In this community, who intend
to work for improvement of con-
dItions pertaining to child life.
Especially do they desire to help the
probation officers of the Juvenile
Court in dealing with first time Of
tenders.
The most urgent need of the court
Just now is the passage of the meas
ure pending in Congress which would
enable it to deal more humaneIy and
sanely with children. The laws un-
der which the court operates are in
a large measure relics of the DAYS
when juvenile courts were not
known; when youthful offenders
were treated more harshly than adult
criminals are treated in the light
Of modern experience.
Both the judge, and other officials
Of the court, and the Juvenile Pro-
tective Association, stand solidIv
back of the proposed legislation. Its
essential provisions are simple. 1t
would not debar children brought
into the Juvenile Court from future
service on juries, obtaining employ
ment in the Government, and ex-
ercise of other full rights of citi-
Zens now sometimes denied because
of their Juvenile Court records. 1t
would enable the court to deal with
those who contribute to juvenile de-
linquency. 1t would extend the
courts jurisdiction to all minors, and
not only to those who commit Of
lenses which, if they were adults,
would go to the Police Court.
1t is unfortunate that an impress
sion has been spread that Congress
is trying to reorganize the Juvenile
Court upon its own volition. The
impetus for the proposed changes
comes from the court itself, and the
measure already passed by the Sen
ate and now pending in the House
Is one which was framed by five
experts, appointed by the Attorney
General of the United States. This
committee obtained the advice of the
foremost authorities on child life in
this country. Passage of their bill,
recommended by the Attorney Gep-
eral and Endorsed by Judge ]. WI
mer Latimer of the Juvenile Court
The Washington times., 1917-02-09
GETTING ACQUAINTED WITH
WASHINGTON

Residents of Washington two or
three score years ago had little con-
ception of the astounding develop
ment of their city which was quietly
being carried on before their eyes.
Many Washingtonians of today do
not realize what the National Capital
g. Of ten or twenty years hence will
be like. Those who attended the
mass meeting arranged by the
Washington Society of Fine Arts at
Central High School last evening
caught glimpse of the meaning of
the work quietly being carried on
here by the Fine Arts Commission in
cooperation with the Federal Gov
eminent.
1t is great pity that the nation
does not know more about its Capital
City. Those who come here 90 away
proud of it. Thousands never see it,
never hear much about its artistic
and civic growth, never get inter
ested in its civic future.
1t would be good business, as well
as a patriotic service, if Washington
could be brought home to these citi-
zens. After hearing Col. W. W.
Harris lecture last evening many
folk must have concluded that such
an exposition would be valuable pub.
Lefty for this city. The Capitals
trade bodies would do well to con-
slider this tentative suggestion, Of
fered for what it may be worth,
that funds should be raised to take
Colonel Harris lecture and pictures
on a tour about the other cities of
the country, so they may know what
their National City is doing.
The Washington times., 1917-02-09
FORMER SENATOR DEAD
Henry E. 5urnham Was In Congress
, Twelve Years.

Henry E. Durham, United States
Senator from New Hampshire from
1901 to 1913, died at his home at Man
chester, N. H, last night, aged seven
ty-three years.
Senator Burnham was a strong Re-
publican, and was chairman of the
Committee on Agriculture and For
estry while In Congress, and also a
member of several other important
committees. His residence while in
Washington was at the Richmond
apartment
Senator Burnham was born In Dunn
barton, N. H. November 8, 1874 He
was graduated from Dartmouth Col
lege in 1865. His first public office
was that OF judge OF the county pro-
bate court. He was elected United
States Senator to succeed William E.
Chandler for the term beginning
March 4, 1901.
He leaves a wife and three daugh-
ters-Gertrude B. Baker, Alice B. Car
penter, and Edith B. Roberts.
The Washington times., 1917-02-09
FIREMAN is INJURED
Struck by Truck When Tire Leaves
wheel.

While responding to FIRE early
today Truck No. 8. of the District
fire department, collided with the en-
CINE Of Company No. IA in z street
northwest, between Ninth and Tenth
streets, injuring one fireman and q
horse.
Lieut.. William Nalley, Of the engine
company, suffered slight injuries to
his legs and was taken to his home.
The engine had come to a standstil1
In front of the fire, which was In
the awning establishment of E. l.
Burton, Oil z street northwest, when
the truck, which is motor propelled,
came east in the street A tire came
of q wheel of the truck and caused
the driver to lose control OF the big
apparatus. Nally was standing near
his engine when he was knocked
down.
The IRE did $4,000 damage, largely
to the stock OF canvas. 1t Is covered
by insurance. The building is owned
by Mrs. Mary B. Burton, 14O5 Ken
nedy street northwest
The Washington times., 1917-02-09

portation of 100000 tons a year
will suffice for British subsistence
and the conduct of the war. For this
necessary minimum yearly importa-
ton a steam merchant fleet of some
100000 tons aggregate burden is
required. The other 100000 tons
still in the British shipping trade are
the superiority or margin that Ger
many must cut down before she can
reach the vitals of England's or
ganization.
Not only must these 5000, 900 tons
now engaged in a trade of mere
profit be cleared off the seas; a neu-
trail tonnage of over 100000 is en-
gagged in the ocean carrying trade;
and is largely at the British service,
for consideration. 1t also must be
made unavailable. At present the
submarine sinkings are running to
about $4,000 tons a day. At this
rate the reduction of the British and
neutral fleets to the point of want
for England would require at least
six months. At the end of that time
Britain would begin to endure the
hunger pangs that have maddened
the Germans ever since last autumn.
But past records show the inability
of Germany to maintain the sudden
spurts by which she repeatedly
seeks to give an exaggerated i'm
preston of her submarine power.
Against mere sporadic submarine
outbreaks Britain can hold out for
years, and the other entente allies
in the west are hardly even menaced.