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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
Headquarters l25th Inf,

y. L . ". fOf.
Mr.. c. Il. Rugg, Dear Sir:-ln the
past four months | had become very
intimate as friend to your brother
and we had been together most of
the time.
During our first engagement we
were both dug in together and when
life seemed to be near its end, we
asked each other to attend to our per
sonal affairs and today in behalf of
the friendship | am pledged to trans
init to you what ! know of Harry's
death.
The morning Before We went back to
the front we had long talk and he
told me his time was near. Mr.
Rugg. | wish to do my last rites as a
friend. To a friend who had true
American steel born in him. Know
ing that he was to pass on into the
'new life he went forward, passed
through a very stiff barrage. delivered
his message and passed back through
the same barrage. Here he met an
other man going to Harry's battalion
but knew not the location Harry
volunteered to act as guide and re-en
tered the barrage and in doing so
completed his life's work.
We of the Division lost wonder
fully brave man and friend. Private
Harry G. Rugg died on the Field o
Honor" about 500 p. m. Oct. IA, 1918
! wish you would notify me II yoi
receive this letter and also the per
sonal effects of your brother.
Respectfully,
Corp. l., ~ Morrison.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
YANKEE FORCES
WILL PAT ROL
CITY OF BERLIN
incident Develops That Makes
Step Necessary.
FRENCH PRISONERS SHOT
German Prison Commandant Commits
An Atrocity That Calls for Firm
Measures Being Taken.

London. Dec. 6-Serious disorders
have arisen in Berlin, and consider
able firing has occurred in the princi-
pal streets, according to reports reach
ing the Dutch-German frontiers, says
an exchange telegraph dispatch from
Amsterdam. Trouble is said to have
been caused by German Bolsheviki
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our friends aud
neighbors who so kindly assisted us
at the death of our dear son and
brother. Harold L. Fleming We also
wish to thank Mr. Griswold and his
company of Home Guards Also tho
second floor employees of II. Il. Brad.
ford Co. for the beautiful flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. George fleming.
Leslie Fleming
Kenneth Fleming,
Frank Fleming.
Katherine Fleming.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
WOMEN CANDIDATES

Fourteen Seeking Parliamentary
Seats--Four Former Militants.
London, Dec, Among the candi'
dates for Parliament nominated yes
terday were fourteen women. They
include Miss Christabel Pankhurst
daughter of Mrs. Bmmeline Pank
hurst, the suffrage leader; Mrs. Fred
erick Pethick Lawrence, joint editor
OF Votes for Women Miss Mary Nc
Arthur, secretary OF the British Wo
mems Trades Union and Countess
Georgina Markievicz OF Dublin. IN,
Sim Feln leader
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
AT OPERA HOUSE MONDAY
Irish Play Entitled "The Rocky Road
10 Dublin

Barney Gilmore, who appears at the
Bennington opera house Monday, Dec.
9. not only has achieved fame in the
dramatic field but he has won star.
dom in high class motion picture pro,
ductlons of elaborate nature. and his
return to the speaking stage will be
welcome news to the theatre'going
public.
THE Rocky Road to Dublin af-
fords Mr. Gilmore excellent oppor'
tunity to display his good humor. his
vocal abilities and his ready Irish wit
The Irish dancing, the merry tunes OF
the Irish piper, and the Irish songs
make "The Rocky Road to Dublin.i
one of the most enjoyable Irish plays
ever written Seats now on sale at
Harte theatre. Prices 25c soc, Zoe
and Sl00
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
JOINS REVOLUTIONARY GOVT.
Third Son of Former German Emper-
or Is at Potsdam.

London, Dec. 6-Prince Adelbert,
third son of the former German en-
peror has joined the present govern
ment, according TO Berlin dispatch
to the Express. He now is at Pots.
dam
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
TO KEEP MILLS RUNNING
Decision Soon to Be Rendered Con.
oerninu Wage Scale.

Glens Falls, Dec, 6--Shortly after
the strike Of fifteen thousand union
employees in newspapr mills in New
York and New England became ef.
fective this morning. President Cary
of the paper makers instructed the
men to keep the mills running as far
as possible for the labor board would
soon render decision regarding the
wage controversy
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
DEEP SNOW IN MAINE
Many Street Car Lines In Bangor
Were Tied Up.

Bangor. Me-. Dec. 5-Ten inches OF
snow fell In this section last night
and today. tying up all but two Of the
street car lines until noon
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
DEATH OF HARRY RUee
Brother of Former Bennington Boy
Recipient of Comrades Letter.

The following letter was received a
few days ago by c. Z. Rugg of La
pere, Mich, a brother Of Harry c.
Rugg, former bennington boy whose
name appeared in the casualty list on
Tuesday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
KAISER MUST BE PROSECUTED"
Lloyd George Pledges His Influence
10 Brinu Justice.

London, Dec, 5-Premier Lloyd
George, in detailed restatement, has
pledged his entire influence on the
British government at the peace con-
ference to see that justice is done to
those responsible for war. 'The
Kaiser must be prosecuted" he de.
clared
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
WEATHER

For eastern New York and western
Vermont. fair tonight and colder. Sat.
urday fair, with strong winds
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

OUT OF PUBLIC LIFE
Gov. Mccall to Devote Himself to
Law and Literature.

Boston, Dec. 5-Governor Mccall
announced today that when he retired
on Jan. 2, he would devote himself to
literary work and TO the resumption
OF his law practice.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
MUST PAY INVADERS NOW
Germany Gets Analo-Freneh Bill for
Month OF e40o0,0o0 Marks.

Amsterdam. Dec. 5--The Dusseldorf
Nachrichten, a copy Of which has
been received here. says General M.
dent President of the French Armis.
ticc Commission at Spa, has presented
a note to the German commission de.
manding for the first month for the
British troops of occupation 4O.000,000
marks. and for the French troops,
i0O0 GOO marks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

American army, Monday, Dec q
Studied indifference again character
lied the German reception Of Ameri-
cans enroute to the Rhine today. Gen,
Dickmans army added twelve miles
in its eastward march. Scores Of ad-
ditional towns and villages were
brought under domination of The
Americans, but none Of them are of
great importance
Gen. Pershings reinsurance has
gone far to alleviate the anxiety that
even the phlegmatic inhabitant fail to
conceal. II is understood that Amer
leans will rule sternly, but Pershing
says: "No law-abiding person need
have any fear
Continuing the proclamation: THE
American army is not come to war on
civilian population All persons who
with honest submission, act peaceful
ly and obey rules laid down by mill
tary authorities, will be protected in
their persons, homes, religion and
property. All others will be brought
within the rule with firmness. vigoI
and promptness"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Copenhagen, Dec. 5-The allied and
American forces will temporarily oc-
cupy Berlin, exercising police super
vision, says Berlin newspaper,
which adds that the American wire
less to this effect has been intercept
ed. The paper says Mannheim will
be similarly occupied. The reason for
this action by the allies is said to be
"A regrettable incident during which
the supervisor of the prisoners camp
shot three Frenchmen."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06

Wfs, ", ". btduIOTu, TItsIuVHV'
Late Wednesday afternoon the
Linen Shower" quota was met and
by the first of next week the following
articles will have been sent to New
England headquarters at Boston:
200 hand towels.
leo bath towels
$50 handkerchiefs
10 napkins.
Miss Edith NJ. Dewey, Chairman.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-12-06
MONTHLY RED CROSS REPORT

Shipment by Bennington Branch Made
on Wednesday.
The bennington Branch OF the
American Red Cross shipped to Bos-
ton headquarters on Wednesday
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
No Fresh POULTRY
Until after APRIL 50
Consumers Must Eat Storage
Fowls for Awhile, Food
Administration Rules
NO INCREASE MADE
IN BREAD PRICE

No more fresh poultry until April 30
Between now and that date none but
poultry that has already been killed
can be sold by poultry and egg deal
ers. according 90 a regulation Of the
food administration. issued last night
and received by state Administrator
Edmund Mitchell today.
Since the regulation placed on meats.
poultry has been bringing fancy
prices. Because Of the need for con
serving the egg producers 10 was de-
cided to curtail the consumption Of
poultry. except Of the cold storage
variety. until after April 30. Conse-
sequenily. If "a dealer attempt 10 sell
chicken after February %. he is
either disposing Of cold storage fowl
or else some one has been violating
the law, if he claims 10 is fresh.
Raisers Of poultry with the advanced
prices recently found it even more
profitable TO sell their stock rather
than feed them for the sake OF gel
ling top-noich prices for eggs
Mr.. Mitchell today notified egg and
poultry dealers moi 90 receive poultry
under penalty of being called TO ac-
Continued or Page Eight)
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
CROP SHORTAGE IS
FEARED By GRANGE
County Farmers Unable TO
Obtain Help TO Till
the Soil
HIGHER WAGES
ARE PAID IN CITIES

That there is going 20 be @ scrious
shortage Of crops next fan unless some
hing is done now 20 provide ihe farm
ers with much-nceded help, was one Of
the outstanding developments last night
at fhc regular meeting Of Diamond state
Grange 40. 2 az stanton. From the talk
of several members who have discussed
the situation with farmers from other
sections of iho country. This state OF ar
fairs appears TO be general.
10 was shown that farm labor is
scarce. i'm fact can hardly be obtained
ana now is the time the farmer requires
helm. The men who for years have
been following farm employment In the
spring and summer have an sought eni-
ploymeni in the cities and munItion
ccniers where they are being paid hig
wages IN shipyards and war plants.
There they receive much better pay
than The farmers can afford 20 give them
and as result the rural sections have
been almost swept clean of ihe much
needed farm labor.
This Is the condition the farmers are
now facing 10 was pointed ont at the
grangers meeling and 10 Is regarded bv
them as a serious one. They are inicr-
esied in the steps being considered at
Washington 90 place in Well-deferred
class registrants under the draft who
have any knowledge OF or inclination
for work on the farms. The grangers
agreed that something will have 90 be
done otherwise the shortage in the
crops will be- a serious problem. While
the subject was discussed for some time
no definite action was taken lest night.
Announcement was made that Pomona
Grange will hold an all-day meeting In
Eden Hall ON Thursday March =. AZ
, f. O'Clock in the afternoon thc special
order OF business Will be- tain by
John :. Rossell on the new Liberty
Loan drive.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
By ID UnIled Press.

BY The United Press
LONDON Feb i2-Oflcial connrma-
tion OF Russia's Withdrawal from the
war was received here today through a
wireless press bureau dispatch from
Petrograd.
"The Russian delegates have declared
the Brest-Liioysk peace negotiations at
an end, declared the dispatch. DE
mobilization Of the Russian armies has
been ordered.
some first line detachmenis Of
younger soldiers have been left 70 de-
fend the frontiers
The Official proclamation declares the
Russians Will not continue the war
against the German and Austrian work
ers and Will not sign an 3nnexationist
treaty.
Let the German and Austrian sol
diers know who is placing them in the
field, and for what they are lighting,
also that we refused to fght them de-
clared the proclamation which was sign
ed by Foreign Minister Trotzky The
rehabilitation proclamation orders m
mediate Withdrawal from the trenches
and concentration Of troops in the rear
for transportation TO the interior.
10 begs the soldiers 10 await the re-
turn homeward calmly and appeals 70
CONTINUED on Page Eighty
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
DISCUSS RAISE IN
ELECTRICITY Rates
Representatives of Industries
Tell Utilities Board They
Favor Increase
SOME OBJECTION BY
SMALLER CONSUMERS

Members of the Board of Public Utili-
ties Commissioners yesterday afternoon
gave a hearing on the application Of
the Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
tion Company for permission TO in
crease its rates for electric current 20
meet the increased costs of production
The question was discussed for more
than two hours by representatives Of
the traction COMPANY representatives OF
industrial plants. other consumers 0f
electricity and The general public. but
tho mcctng ended without reaching
any decision About twenty business
men attended the meeting.
Presenting the claims of The traction
company We're Thomas W. Wilson. vice
president. and David Ig Oft They eX-
planned the reasons for asking for the
right to increase rates Their applica-
tion was opposed 10y Councilman
James w Robertson and Representa-
tives William ". Connolly and T. Ed
ward McNahb. Mr.. Robertson presented
10 the commission prepared pro-
test against granting an increase of
electric rates and was on the floor at
frequent intervals throughout the
meeting. The men who protested de-
Continued ON Page E.ght)
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
URGENT CALL SENT
FOR ARMY HELMETS

Delaware Chapter Of the Red Cross,
has received a telegram from division
headquarters. asking for helmets TO be
sent at once by parcel post 10 the divi.
sion. Accordingly. everybody IS urged
to complete and bring helmets as soon
as possible TO Red Cross headquarters
in the old City Hall. and they viii be
forwarded Immediately.
Wherever troop trains arc met at the
stations by canteen committees or pri-
vato persons, the soldiers ash for he'll
NETS.
Cant YOU please give me q helmet
LADIES' has been asked time and again,
and Wilmington is doing its fun share
to satisfy these requests. Mrs. Donald
Ashbrook. chairman Of the knitting de-
parlment. will be sending out helmets
every day this week, just as rapidly as
they are received
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
LOSES $1O7 in
PENNSY STATION

samuel Reed. who has his place Of
business at No. 3ii Madison street. sus-
tanned a heavy financial loss yesterday.
and while ne is hoping DE will be able
10 retrieve his losses, Doe is not very
optimistic about it lle was on his way
TO Philadelphia. and upon arrival at
the French street station be went into
the comfort room.
he carried In his hip pocket a wallet
containing about si07 in cash as well as
some printed slips of paper showing
his name and address and the business
in which he is engaged While in the
comfort room this Wailet fen from his
pocket. and he did not discover his loss
until some time later.
Upon his return from Philadelphia be
reported his loss 90 the siatiOnmasier
at French street station. but no re-
turn Of his wallet had been made there.
After leaving the comfort room Mr.
Reed says q man entered and he be-
lieyes this man must have found his
Wallet ON he floor He is willing 60
pay q liberal reward FOR the return Of
his money and saws he will not ask any
questions of the person who hrings or
sends 10 40 him.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
SAMMIES STING HUNS AGAIN
IN HOT ARTILLERY DUEL

The horizon IN the vicinity OF the
American front suddenly broke out in
"a savt0oihed ribbon OF flame. at Z
o'clock tonight as the Boche guns be-
gan pounding certain OF our positions
I happened To be visiting artillery
headquarters and was talking with the
colonel.
The telephone rang The colonel ans
wcred IL and repeated the mysterious
figures III y, b Q" iotting the numer-
ais down on a note pad
Selling another telephone. ne de-
manded connection with certain battery
positions and repeated the numerals
20 them. with seemingly unintelligiblc
Instructions.
ITS urgent" he said, just before ring
Ing on
Two minutes later The American guns
set the sky ablaze. venting their fury
against the Boche batteries Rockets
went mp in "A manner that revealed
some excitement In the German lines
CONTINUED on Page BiftessJ
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
WORKER DIES SUDDENLY.

Found in a helpless condition at the
plant Of The General Chemical Com
pany 40 Claymont Sunday afternoon, a
man giving the name OF Peter Cue,
aged about 40 years, died before he
could be admitted TO the Chester Hos
pital for treatment.
he was employed as "a workman az
the chemical plant. Several Of his com
panions missed him sunday afternoon
and on making an Investigation found
him in a huddled heap in another sec
tion Of the plant a hurried call was
sent 10 the Chester Hospital for an
ambulance. but he died before he could
be admitted TO that institution
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
RED CROSS FOLK
WORK ON HOLIDAY

Although Lincolns Birthday was de-
voted in a greater portion of this coun-
try as a means 90 stimulate patriotism
and interest in war work campaigns.
the local branch Of the Red Gross was
the only place where workers in this
city were able 10 gather and do their
mite The day was observed as holi-
day in the strict sense Of the word, an
banks and public buildings being
closed. with the exception Of the Fed
eral Building.
The public schools. theatres and mo-
tion picture houses were closed, but
the stores were open after a rest period
since saturday, due TO the Monday clos
ing orders.
Mayor Lawson was one Of the few
city officials who were at their offices
in the City Building this morning. but
he did not remain long. the buildings
being depopulsted.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
POPULAR
AS "SKY PILOT
United Press staff Correspondent.

Captain Charles Bralien Dubell, chap
lain Of the iiOth Field Artillery Regi-
nent ai Annston. Ala. and the son Of
Charles +. Duben. of This city. is prov
ng a very popular SKY pilot" 10 camp.
Nn Anniston paper recently published
an article declaring that Chaplain Du-
bell knew more men by their FIRST
names than any other man In the regi-
ment. and spoke Of his good work in
me camp. The paper said that Chap
lain Dubcl could be seen daily visiting
The men iy the detention camp. carry
ing newspapers and magazines 10 them,
and he never failed 60 call on the base
hospital inmates
Captain Dubell served six years as
chaplain of Glasshoro Lodge, 40. So.
4. T. and s. NJ. and was for four years
right worshipful grand chaplain of the
New Jersey Grand Lodge This week he
received a gold medal from the Glass
horo Lodge.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
BY Tile United Press

WASHINGTON. Feb. i2.-Cougress
and ofncialdom generally felt today that
President Wilson's latest war aims
speech viii hasten the elimination Of
Austria from the war
n they read the signs arishi con-
cerning Austria, she will take Wilson's
conciliatory proners. while her liberals
and her war worn populace will start a
now upheayal
Whether This will immediaiel,
amount TO a revolution is doubtful
But that the Presidents speech gives
new leverage 10 The revolution is OBJ
,ious. And. Austria tired OF the sirus
Gle and growing discOnlented at pulling
German chestnuis from the fire. sooner
ur later viii heed the prcsidents s.
hroadguage proner NJ "a new chance at
peace. authorities declare
Austria is The main hope upon which
the Wilson peace drive has been and is
conferred Tho Presidents latest speech
based ouiwardly on thief rieudlIness of
tho Czernin response 40 tho January :
message was. however founded on re.
ports OF American workers ahroal
that Austria is ripe FOR peace.
A. for Germany the speech i- des
tined 20 cause new dissatisfaction
among the Liberals OF the Scheideman
and more radicaliypes. Continuance
the war IS credited solely to ihc mill
iary party 10 Germany. and This fac
plus Wilson's disclaimer of amy terri
Tory wanted hy lho United states.
: likely 90 bore into the German mind
Wilson distinctly lefi ihe peace doc
wider open than ever authorities say
for hc pointed out that his January
address contained the Fundamental
but not interchangeable peace terms o
the United states.
AZ tho same time he sounded a ilrm
er note of confident determination ie
carry on The war 90 victory N the as.
seniiais Of a inst peace were not other.
wise obtained. ne pointed ont sienin
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
JAL ron ROBINSON.

William Robinson. Negro. before Niu-
nicipal Ccurl today on a non-support
charge. was reprimanded by Judge
Churchamn for his past careless life.
with reference 10 taking care Of his
family and sentenced the defendant 20
six months in the workhouse Fifty
cents a day will be deducted from the
prisoners earnings while serving the
sentence and given toward the support
OF The defondeni's family.
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
WAR REACHES CRITICAL STAGE,
ENGLAND WILL FIGHT TO LAST

which an honorable peace can he con
cluded IL Is our duty 10 prosecute
the war with an the vigor We possess
81 have fun confidence that m,
forces in the neld iu close co-opera -
ton with those of my faithful allies.
will continue 20 display Che same
heroic courage as wy people AZ HON,
the same unselnsh devotion that al
ready has frustrated so many Of The
enemies designs and Will insure the
ultimate triumph Of our righteous
cause.
The king concluded hy saying
u pray that the Nlmighty may be-
stow His blessings ON your labors-
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
Washington Thinks People Will Start New
UpheayaI in Effort to Compel Rulers to
Accept Americas COuciiatOy PrOffers.
Revolution, However, is Doubtful. Also
May Bore Into German Mind.
CARRY ON WAR TO VICTORY IS
DETERMINATION OF U. S. GOVERNMENT

canily that. whatever the DELAYS have
been. American troops arc now stream
ing across and will continue 20 do so
increasingly
Balkan statesmen agreed that per-
maneni Balkan peace practically syn
onymous with European pace could
be possible only f the bclligeronls ac-
copted unepivocally President VII
SONS principles of self-dc'ormnotion
and self-eo,ernment ono Balkan dip
lomat declared that n Austria ami
Germany would relesse lhe strings b>
which They have shifted the Balkan
puppets 20 their own purposes peace
could ho had
Bulgarian Minister psrsnion was 10
Congress TO hear the speech but made
mo- comment
Tho Serbian Minister sat nearby but
they didn't speak.
parenton declared himself in heart.
accord with President Wilson's pro-
posals THE Rumonlan. altsfhe. Lieut.
-ioica. thought ihc spccch o. wonder
fur offer to oppressed nail0nalitcs and
solution of the Balkan problem.
Peace between bulgaria. numania
aud Serbia should bo easy under VIII
sonian principles. ono diplomat de-
clared. p0inlinc ont too that king Fer.
dnaud OF Bulgaria Is anxious {,
conclude as Indicated by rcrcni utter
anccs
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
nv The United Press.

By The United Press.
LONDON, Feb i2.-'The struggle 10
which We are engaged has reached a
critical stage demanding more than
ever our united energies and re-
sources" King George declared in
opening Parliament today.
81 have summoned representatives OF
my dominions and my Indian empire
10 further session of the Imperial
War Cabinet in order that ! may again
receive their advice on questions of
moment affecting the common inter
osts Of the empire.
Until recognition Of our statement
s offered fon the only principle upon
Evening journal., 1918-02-12
ROBERT TALLEY DIES SUDDENLY.

Robert Tallcy. aged 80 years, one
Of the oldest and best known residents
Of Brandywine Hundred died suddenly
az his home near the Foulk Road yes
terday Of paralysis. His funeral will
be held Thursday afternoon from the
home of L. Corliss Talley Services
Will he held at Bethel NJ. + Church and
interment will be made in Bethel come
terry.