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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08
WANl,IET,

WANTED-Farms. The e. A.
Strout Farm Agency has sold to date
over 1000 farms. Listing your farm
with US, at a reasonable price and on
reasonable terms means quick
clean sale for you. Remember, you
have the privilege of at the same time
listing with as many other agents as
you wish, and IL they sell 1t for you,
or you sell 1t yourself, you do not
have to pay us one cent, no matter
how much work we have done, for we
make no charge unless we furnish the
purchaser. For further information
write or phone, George F. Lawrence
Agent, Manchester Vermont Phone
24-3. 66t25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08
AcetyIene and Air.

In a mixture with air the smallest
amount of acetylene capable of propa-
eating flame is 2.53 per cent and the
largest amount is about 70 per cent. ac-
cording to tests for the United States
bureau of mines Unmixed with air
acetyleHe is explosive under IL pressure
OF three to five atmospheres when ar
electrical spark Is passed through it or
when platinum spiral is heated In it.
Calcium carbide in n mine brings little
risk when the material is carefully
handled.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

FOR SALE-Several desirable
double and single houses, ranging in
price from one to sixteen thousand
dollars. Several good farms, Twenty
building lots in fine locations. A
mani. plant doing good business in
builders supplies. Good house, large
lot, variety Of fruit, this house is ar
ranged for one or two families. Own
or leaving town. Rents collected,
property cared for houses to rent.
Gen. Insurance, H. N. Williams, Of
fee No. $40 Elm st. Tel. 139-W.
77tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08
WHEN TONGUE IS COATED

your liver Is torpid and IL affecting
your stomach and bowels. TO rouse
your liver, take the little, purely vege-
table and in-all- ways satisfactory
Hoods Fills. They relieve biliousness,
constipation. all liver Ills. DO not irrl-
tate nor grippe. Price 26c.. OF druggists
or c. 1. Hood Co. Lowell, Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08
MISCELLANEOUS

NOTICE-A pair of lady's buckle
overshoes, size 51s we're taken from
the cotillion last Thursday evening
and pair with buckles size Az
were left. Will the person kindly re-
turn the buckle overshoes to the
Banner Office where they will receive
the smaller pair? Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

FOR SALE-Four nearly new
double tenement houses. rents for
three hundred and sixty dollars per
year each; All have modern improve
nents and are in first class repair;
located on Dewey street, near Main
street and on Gage street near Park
street. For price asked will make the
best real estate investment in town.
Will be sold separately or all together
as required. For further particulars
see Mash g. Hutchins. Taft
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two Cipher incubat-
ors, 2 breeders, stoves, carriage, pillow,
harrow, cultivator, stone boat extern
sion ladders, wheel barrow, poultry
wire, traps nests and hovers. In
quire Backus North Bennington or
telephone paw. Stiff
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

FOR SALE-11 building lots on
South Branch street, located about
400 feet from Main street, near water
and sewer and all improvements. Will
be sold on the monthly payment plan
or will lease for term of years to
persons that has the approval of the
owners. Nash & Hutchins. TAFT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

WANTED-By an experienced girl
place doing general house work or as
second girl Address M. Banner
ONCE. 7St6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

Board apportioned s24,ss6.63 of this
balance to assist the towns and cities
that had made repairs and improve
ments amounting to more than 5000
OF the remainder, $e7.1S0.21, was ap.
poitioned to the towns and cities on
the basis of the per cent OF the grand
list that they raised and spent for
current school expenses
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

FOR SAI.E-Seven casts No.
pure cider vinegar, 2 years old. By
cask or gallon. Apply Elmer Stan
ley. 76t25*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08


cine | also give the medicine to the children Edith
and Clair and their colds never get bad" LSgned)
Mrs. Lcte Dunlap. 33I So. Highland St, Du Bois Pa
Father Johns Medicine does its work in the logical
way Its gentle laxative effect drives out impurities
Its strengthening, bodybuilding elements build new
flesh and strength Its soothing healing elements aay
the throat irritation And because is guaranteed free
from alcohol dangerous drugs in any form, it is
safe medicine for all the family to
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

FOR SALE-Three white Leghorn
cocks--1S months. The pick Of over
100 birds, $3.50 each. Parent stock
cost $40, d. w. Young strain. Fair
view Poultry Plant, F. T. Huntington.
Mgr. 64tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

TO RENT--For club purposes or
Offices, the second floor space in
Hawks Block formerly occupied by
G. w Petersen. All modern improve.
ments and conveniences. George M.
Hawks, Hawks Block, 435 Main st.
58h
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

TO RNNT-Storea. oHoss, tene.
soents, shops, stables, individual
garage, individual storage lockers, fur.
nished apartments and rooms all can
trslly located. Geo. ". HAWKS, as
Main &c. Ystf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

FOR SALE-Cheap one long box
cutter hand made, one seat. Or will
exchange for young pigs. George E.
Davis near Haynes corner. Tel. 221-3
73tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

FORSALE--A seven room house in
good repair, with a large garden. Lo-
Gated on Branch street extension. In
quire A. r. Rickert. 80 Gage street.
~ g ATT
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

FOR SALE-Farm of 200 acres, To-
Gated "a mile west from SALISBURY
Center, known as the David Whee.
lock farm. good dwelling houses,
4 good barns, woodhouse. wagon
house, corn house, hog house, kettle
house and all necessary out buildings.
Telephone and r. F. D., $50 sugar
trees and new evaporation and outfit
for making maple syrup, 2 never fail
ing springs that water the place. An
extra good well of water at house,
trout stream runs through farm, 40
apple trees and other fruit. so acres
meadow land so acres pasture, 70
acres of good chestnut, oak, pine and
white birch timber Balance second
growth pine and pasture. For fur
Their particulars inquire of Marcus E.
Galusha, South SALISBURY, VT, R. F..
d. 77t12"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08
'1ADVISE ANYONE WITH a COLD TO
TAKE FATHER JOHNS Medicine
MOTHER PRAISES
THIS SAFE
/ FAMILY
| MEDICINE

4 "I have been troubled
with colds i'll my throat
for several years and get
bronchitis every winter.
i was advised by a
friend TO try Father
Johns Medicine. | die
so and received great
benefit. / advise anyone
suffering from colds to
49,. E,ttar Jola'e Mo,l,-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

WANTED-Position by expert.
enced bookkeeper. Address B. Ban
ner office. 63t25
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

WANTED-Night Waterman at the
II. T. Cushman Mfg, Co. 65tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

WANTED-Boarders and roomers.
Address B. and r. Banner Office.
7Stf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

FOR RENT--Office formerly occup.
led by DR.. B. c. Jenney, All Main St.
Possession given January list. Address
L. s, Norton, Opera House Block.
soft
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

WANTED-A strictly temperate
married man for farm work, eight
room tenement house. four acres of
land, barn, hen house. fruit trees,
near trolley. George E. Davis, near
Haynes Corners. Tel. 22l-3. 77tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

WANTED-Books and pamphlets
relating to Vermont, by Vermont
writers or printed in Vermont. Send
lists and prices to E. l.. Whitney,
Montpelier, VT. 63tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

Also Full Page Plates of the Famous Tissot Pic
lures. reproduced in rich co1ors; an Art Collec-
tion Fully W orth the Bargain Amount Necessary
to Secure This Book.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

WANTED-Plain sewing to do at
home. Children's dresses. house
dresses, aprons, etc Mrs. Edwin
Grover, Box 203, East Arlington.
77t6
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VERMONT SCHOOL LAWS
Analysis Of Their Operation by Com
missioner HiIIegas.

Continued from Page One)
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

WANTED--Pupil Nurses, male ano
female, wanted ut the Taunton State
Hospital Training School for Nurses
For particulars. address DR.. Arthur v
loss. Supt., Taunton State Gospital
taunton Masr y4ts
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

ITO RENT-Two furnished rooms,
one large sunny front room, bath
room on same floor. 274 Union St.,
2nd door from corner of Main st.
77t6*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

WANTED TEACHERS-At once.
Good positions vacant. Hathaway
Teachers Agsy. Tel. 226-W. 66tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

FOR SALE--One 1916 Ford Run.
about body, top and windshield and
one touring car body, top and wind.
shield. bennington Garage. \. w.
Williams. I2tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08
ILLUSTRATIONS
ALONE COST
$4,000

IN every other Bible the word .Illns..
trated, as applied TO the Book, means
merely a few allegorical pictures" OF
inserts. but not directly alongside and
typify or make plain; but at an outlay
of $50 600, accurate illustrations were
prepared DESCRIPTIVE OF the
VERSE which they accompany and
placed directly next to the verse of the
scene described--the only place IL can
be looked for or found quickly, the
only place the illustration is help TO
you making this the FIRST and
ONLY complete ILLUSTRATED
Bible. Rs Raf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

FOR SALE--One 1915 Ford Touring
car equipped with shock absorbers.
robe rail. and other extras. Bonning
ton Garage. p w. Williams. att
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08
TO RENT

TO RENT-House and barn with
an acre of land, rent $40 per month.
Geo. H. Dewey Agt., 79t6s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

TO RENT-Three furnished rooms
suitable for light house keeping. In
quire 40 West Main st. 77t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08
No Other Bible in
the World Has
" E r Sc ILLUS
No. sTRATIONS.
~ 'sYo gn
HELPS, MAPS, SELF
PRONOUNCING
TEXT, MARGINAL
REFERENCES.

Illuminated by means of over 600 illustrations,
printed in with the text matter, thus actually
impartins knowledge by explaining the verse to
which they refer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-01-08

Banner readers are loud In
their praises OF the NEW
ILLUSTRATED BIBLE
OFFER. AS proof that
the offer is appreciated.
scores Of certificates have
been presented at The
Banner Office, and every
body's happy - delighted
with the Bible. as we'll as
with the liberal offer, which
barely covers the expense
of distribution. An educa-
fional certificate is printed
In this paper daily. one OF
which entitle the bearer to
a copy Of This wonder
full volume as explained
therein.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
Washing Won't Rid
Head of Dandruff

The only sure way TO get rid Of
dandruf IL 70 dissolve II. then you
destroy Il entirely. To do this. get
about four ounces 81 ordinary
liquid arvon: apply II at night
when retiring; use enough 20
moisten the scalp and rub II In
gently with the finger tips
Do this tonight. and by morning
most. II not all. Of your dandruft
will be gone. and three or four
more applications will completely
dissolve and entirely destroy ev-
cry single sign and trace OF Il. no
matter how much dandruff you
may have
You will find. too. that all itch
ing and digging OF the scalp viii
stop at once. and your hair will be
fluffy. lustrous. glossy. silky and
soft. and look and feel hundred
times better.
You can get liquid sryon at any
drug store. II Ia inexpensive and
never fails TO do tho work.--Adver-
tisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12

Ore p'our church deacon stole
city eurren, 20 light his orchard.
And at the end Of the month
the deacon's bill was ISIS.
Tho deacon paid.
And he soon gave up the idea
OF an Illuminated orchard.
Thousands OF people are steal
lnE electricity every day. ac-
cordlng to Arthur Williams, OF
the light department
We can't catch them all.
he says. but those wo do get
pay dearly"
Here are few recent cases
l.. + Oshourn. 1886 Thurman
ave. had never owned a light
meter But he tapped pole
with invisible wires and light.
Cd up bis houseboat like a pal
ace.
Kept Well Lighted
In five or six months the
city resented this.
Osbourn was arrested and
the court fined him $50.
Robert y Chcadlc. 26it War.
rem ave. eliminated tho meter
from his lighting system
He was fined SIS and charF-
ed up with back bin OF $3.50.
Arlolls BRldaCelino. 700 card
ave s. invented a clever lit
tie attachment which was de-
signed TO bring down the high
price % juice
lie was fined $40.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
Meter CHEATS
KEEP SLEUTHS
ON The JUMP

The city authorities are on
the lookout for a now kind Of
thief.
He steals electricity.
He lmprovlses useful unpat-
ented devices with which he
prevents hls light meter from
recording the amount OF Juice
he uses. and thereby robs the
city Golfers Of many dollars.
Sadly enough, thls thief 10
frequently a woman. who thinks
II Ia 40 much fun 10 cook with
free Juice "a II 10 20 ride on a
street car without paying her
fare.
~, stealing electricity 10 Ike
playing with fire, these days.
Marie and Joseph sledcl have
cory fiat at 1914 Howell IT.
In that flat IL an electric light
meter
This meter costs MS too
much money said Marie. one
day You must take steps 10
proven, this waste. Joseph"
So Joseph arranged slick
device which stopped the cur
rent right around tho meter
And after that tho juice slipped
into their apartment and the IT..
tie dial IN the black box never
flickrrcd
wife In rub1
Except when the meter man
came.
Then Joseph would go 20 the
door and say. My wife is TAX.
Ing bath You can't read the
meter just now"
An Marie would remove
joneph's slick invention.
hut Maric'a convenient bath
happened once too often
o II Watson and @ II Gal.
liant Investigated FOR the city
llEht department and had the
pair arrested
They we're tried ia police
court.
This IL no light offensc."
said Judge Philip Tworoger
Joseph will serve 30 days for
r. Marie will pay t2s."
Joseph and Marie are not tho
only good citizens who are Hwip-
luE the ritya current
city light officials tell n yarn
about a ploun deacon % tho
church who SGT about 20 illumi.
nate his orchard. IN the north
end 81 the city. with free Juice.
lie Jumped" the meter and
hung lncandoncent bulbs among
the pears and plumh
Attached Meter
Hut the city slipped one over
on him. after all The light do.
psrtment put meter on n near.
by telephone pole. concealinE II
weii 10 a transformer case.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
Lemon Juice
For FreCkIes
Glrlsi Make beauty lotion at
homo for few cents. Try M

.aqatt", tnU JoI,, %. t~V ieuaons
into bottle containing three
ounces OF orchard white. shake well,
and you have n quarter pint OF the
beat freckle and tan lotion. and
complexion beautifier. at very. very
small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
supply three ounces OF orchard
white for few cents Massage
this sweetly fragrant lotion into the
face. neck. arms and hands each
day. and see how frcclSles and blem-
ishos disappear and how clear. soft
and white the skin becomes. Yesi
IL is harmless
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12

abe could take her washing to
her friends house and iron It
without feazing her friends
light bill. and have a pleasant
chat over the ironing board
the while.
But when n customers
monthly bill never exceeds the
50-cent minimum the year
around. the light department
becomes suspicious.
Orders so out for little
sleuthing. And If they find n
dead meter on the customers
back porch, they complain.
The court does the rest.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
GERMANS need COLD
Ask Women to Give Up Wedding Rings

Tho Frankfurt Zeitung has Ia
sued an appeal TO tho women Of
Germany 10 sacrifice their personal
belongings to save tho country.
The appeal reads IN part:
The house OF Ucrmany IL In
danger. It must DO saved AZ any
cost. First OF all. women ~ Ger.
many. give up all your gold and
the entire contents OF your jewel
boxes. surrender your wedding and
your engagement rings. your
brooches your bracelets and all
memsutoes you hold
Take all this gold TO tho gold
purchasing office. We need Il. We
need It greatly
Nor Is this all n Ccrmania
needs gold her children call for
clothing. for furniture. for shoes
Give up the layctte OF your
first-boru Get rid OF your gowns.
your costumes. your skirts. your
hiouses. and your cloaks. and take
them 10 the cast-off clothes office
Descend into your cellar and
climb into your attic. Gather no
your empty bottles your corks
old lamps and plates. door knobs
trunks. bags. slkiug-sticks. UNI
brellas. cushions. coverlets. old
toys. old pictureframes. and carry
them TO the household effects col.
lections office.
Get rid OF all your objects OF
luxury-bronzes. cups, vases. china.
and so forth. Away with your
fans. your lace. your engravings
and paintings Deliver them all
up to the office for objects OF art"
s7s.25o.o 900 FOR BERLIN
WAR RELIEF
Berlin papers report M 10 Aug.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
STERLING
DENTISTRY!

The most beautiful. lasting and
natural of all Dental work correctly
fitted to the exact measurements
Of your mouth. Satisfaction guar
anteed under cast-iron twelve.
year guarantee. Only the finest OF
materials used. Consultation and
advice FREE.
Lowest prices in your city for
high-class guaranteed work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12

Berlin papers report M TO Aug.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
Sees Mouse in Beard
of Man in the Church

FLOWER, \. Y. Oct. 12.-Lu-
cius Gilmer entered church and took
J. accustomed seat A few minutes
alter Nj. and Mrs Delos Quimby en-
tered and seated themselves beside
Gilmer
During the services Mrs. Quimhy
observed a peculiar movement In
Mr. Gilmer's long, reddish beard.
a few minutes later she noticed
mouse emerge from the mans
Mhiskers
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
CLUB TO BUY BONDS

The following committee Of three
was appointed by the Swedish
club to take charge OF the work OF
obtaining subscriptions TO tho sec.
ond Liberty loan: Carl J Smith.
r. G. johnson and G. +. Nordstrom
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12

Brings n fun sized Ca BIZ
net Grafonoln 20 you with
30 selections Of your own
choosing "A record clean
or. n liberal supply Of
needles. a complete out
~. all for ss0.5O. and you
can pay each or
month ....4........ Vo
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
MaeDod!9a115/outhw

White Glaze Gloves in two
embroidery; also Black Glaze 6
broidery.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
Says Child-Bride Is
Fond of Other Men

SIOUX CITY. Oct. i2.-Mrs. Bon.
ME Dale Pack. known as the
youngest bride in Iowa" IL about
to have other honors thrust upon
her Her husband Ia DESTROYS OF
making her the youngest widow in
Iowa"
The Packs were married January
o. The husband at the time OF
the marriage vas rs years old.
while his wife was said 10 be but
10 years old Mr.. Pack In his plea
for divorce. charges his wife with
running around with other men. "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
Paris Is Mourning
Over Loss of Elier

Ivy United Press Ies.rd Wire
PARIS. oct. l2.-Capt. Georges
Guynemer, head OF the airmen and
frances idol. probably is dead
Formal announcement that he had
been missing since September II
set all Paris mourning today.
The war office had no details to
offer. II was assumed the fight
ing aviator. who is officially
credited with bringing down 81 en-.
envy planes. had been killed in ac.
tion over the German lines near
Dunkirk.
For months the Germans have
been trying to get" this greatest
of fighting pilots.
I. Guynemer. a thin. frail lookin
youth of %, made his first fliRh
July 10. 1915. after he had trie
for months TO get into the aviation
service
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12

!. the city had paid t76.250. 900 In
war relief In the first year Of the
var tho city dealt with ISL. 600
claims for relief az a cost Of sif..
BOO 600. IN the second year with
$4,000 claims az a cost OF f9s go
GOO. aod In tho third year with
Isl 600 claims NJ cost 81 $50. 500.
600 Relief IN the matter 81 rent
vas granted IN 22s 900 cAses 20 tho
amount Of $4,000. 900 Only s2.s76
was granted IN aid - workmen de.
charged from military service who
we're not able 10 earn an amount
equal 20 the relief previously grant.
cd 20 their families which e. con
sidered proof 81 tho good wages
earned by Berlin ~urkmen.
At present 1855 900 persons in
Berlin are receiving public meals.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
Get IS Convictions

The city has obtained convic-
lions In So such cases this year.
And from them the light de-
pRrtmcnt collected Sl.01i25 In
fines and back payments
Al his office. Williams has
tangled collection OF Jumper"
devices which Seattle folk
have employed TO squelch tho
efficiency OF their light meters.
Insulated clothes pins. clips.
lmprovlscd hooks made OF old
tobacco cans and underground
VIKINGS are some OF the home
made appliances resorted to.
Reverse Currents
4 favorite trick Is to re-
verse currents. so that the me
ter runs backward.
One woman confessed to
Williams that she had found
her metersilencer particularly
useful for ironing. She said
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-12
HELFFERlcH TO RECON.
STRUcT TRADE TO
PEACE BASIS

According 10 tho Berlin Daily
Paper tho reason why Dr Helrecr.
ich. the late imperial secretary Of
the interior, Ia 10 be minister With.
out portfolio Is that no is to devote
himself TO problems connected with
"recOnsiruciion" transference OF
German commerce and trade from
n war TO a peace basis The Daily
Paper explains that Hclffcrich will
thus. In a way. be the real neRoti.
ator for peace. as representative OF
the imperial chancellor
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

to the home of John Reeves near Min
den where they found the house had
been turned into slaughter pen..
The body of Reeves and his wife
were cold in death. The mans skull
was crushed with an axe and the
woman's head was pierced by a bull
let wound. Beside them was their
IL year old boy, holding his fifteen
months old brother in his arms and
close by was the body of child of
five battered and chopped with axe
strokes. The IL year old boy died IL
hours later and the babe was SO SER
iously injured physicians say he can
not live.
The seven year old boy escaped be-
cause he was sleeping alone in the
attic. He discovered what had hap
Dened when he came down stairs III
Early morning to view his Christmas
gifts.
A chest in which Reeves kept $4,000
was open and the contents missing.
There apears to be no question but
obbery was the motive for the ter
rible crime.