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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-12

These are days when a woman
doesn't dare quarrel with her own hus.
band for fear the servant girl will OBJ.
ject to the racket and qult.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-12

The trouble with some folks IS that
they are always looking for an oppor.
tunlty to get and missing the greater
Opportunities to give.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-12

The way the allies gre charging 1t
from day TO day that illndcnburg line
has developed into live wire.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-12

If people believed The good that is
said Of others as readily as they do the
bad 1t would be q better world.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-11-12

Now and then we wonder If the peo-
pie who run the telephone company
nave any better luck than we do when
they try to use the phone.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
JEWISH WELFARE BOARD
REQUIRES ARMY WORKERS
Organization Plans 10 HIVE Men and
Women ut Decentralization
CuiupS.

NEW YORK. December 25--"TNr
needs OF peace are as great as thoSc
OF war, and We must have men AMI
women to fill these needs" Colonel
Harry Cutler, chairman Of the Jewish
Welfare BOARD to-day declared. I'M
sending out nation wide call for men
and women for service in demobiliza-
ton camps. on trains and transports
and overseas.
Workers for home service Will h."
given one-we.k emergency course
at the Jewish Welfare Boards Train
Ing School at 40 Fifth Avenue. and
VIII be Immediately assigned to posts
The overseas workers viii receive the
Y. NJ. G. y. training course at Column
bia University and Barnard College
and Will sail as quickly as their pass
ports are obtained. Quotas have been
assigned to cities throughout the couu-
try. and they are expected to provide
their assigned number OF entertainers.
teachers. rahbis and social workers
The signing of the armisticc found
us greatly undcrmanncd. Colonel Cut
Ter said our Welfare workers iii the
cantonments found their resources
taxed to the utmost. The thirty five
Capitalization camps in this country
are badly in need of welfare workers
and must have them At once"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
THOSE FRIENDLY TO GERMANS
ARE SHORN OF THEIR HAIR
Ancient Form OF Punishmcnt inflicted
Upon Bclginn Women Whose Acts
Were DfslOyal.

BRCGES. December 25.--An ancient
form OF punishment in favor In the
middle ages has been adopted I'm Bel
eium> for Belgian women who were too,
friendly toward the German invaders
or who listened TO their love-maklng.
They have been shorn OF their hair. III
BruecS several women have, suffered
this form OF rctribution and either
must remain indoors or patronize the
wig-makers. 1t Is known that this
method has been applied in at least on.
other place. The scenes attending the
application of this punishment has been
rather boisterous.
Corporal punishment is visited upon
the pro-Gcrinans among the Belgian
men. but few Of these awaited the
decamped befor" the belgian troops re-
occupied the cities and towns which
had been held under German DONNA
ton.
Such cases as these have been re-
maskably few. The wonder Is that
there have not been more. The pro
portion Of rcnegadcs is so small as to
reject greater glory on poor little Bel
GUM.
AS a whole. the civil population Of;
Belgium has remained wonderfully Iowa!
BS their system OF communal admin
lstraton, they We're enabled TO govern
themselves while the German WAS de-
iuding himself that he was ruling. It
enabled them 10 endure physical p-i-
Vations, suffer death and resist the in
sidious propaganda of the German
cessor, Won Falkenhausen. who at
tempted 10 separate the Walloons from
me Flemish and to poison the wells NJ
BelgiuIn's patriotism.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
SAYS RACE PREJUDICE
WILL CAUSE NEXT WAR
Jnpnncsc Propose Tint Racial Ques-
tons lie Settled mt Pence
Conference.

TOKYO. December 25.-(Speciall-
Eelicf that the next war will be the
outcome Of race prejudices is expressed
by Iukio Ozaki. formerly Minister Of
Justice, and leading member of the
Constitutions! party. MIR. Ozaki said
that in his opinion the colored races,
which steadily were developing their
civilization, would demand finally the
same treatment as the white races, and
that the result would be an armed col
lision.
Mr.. ozaki recommended that at the
peace conference, Japan acting on be-
half OF all the Asiauc races should
Questions for consideras io1 and if pos
siblc secure a solution.
In country like Japiel. where the
POPULATION is increasing 3th alarming
rapidity, he said IL vas but natural
TO obtain an outlet. even by resorting
10 arms. From Japan's standpoint
said MIR. OZaki, the racial or popula-
lion questions were more important
points" as laid down for a basis Of
Germans surrender. These racial qucs-
tionS. he said. concerned the future of
millions of souls in Asia
Mr.. O2aki warned the Japanese not
to develop the German system of state
organization. which in the present war
had proved to be a mere machine for
destroying civilization and for tram
ping under foot the rights of other
nations and peoples.
OF the German South Sea Islands. MIR.
OZaii declared that the United states
should dismantle her forts in the Phil
ipplnes and Hawaii, and that this
than the taking over OF the South Sea
Islands.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
NORWEGIAN SOCIALIST PARTY
RULED BY B0LSHEVIK FACTION
Tailoring Men Urged to Overthrow the
Government by Terrorism
und Force.

CiIRlSTIANIA, December .5.-(Spe-
cialD-The Bolshevik faction OF the
Norwegian Socialist party has, since
last spring. exercised controlling in
fucncc over the organization. For
some months this was done more or
less secretly and the objects aimed at
were not made public. But after the
revolution in Germany contealment
was abandoned
In speeches a public meetings and
by articles in Socialist organs, labor
ers were urged to organize revolution
airy associations. Similar to those in
Russia, provide themselves with arms
and be ready for revolutionary up-
rising to overthrow the government
They were told that they should en-
tent it might bd necessary to accom-
riish their purpose and establish what
would virtually amount to n minority
dictatorship on Bolshevik lines.
Bolshevik faction that the latter con-
stitute SONY very small portion Of
organized labor. but they declare it is
Tor that reason they are justified in
having recourse TO force because they
could not attain their aims by par
liamentary methods and lawful forms
OF agitation.
The president OF the labor party is
Boishevist, and in conjunction with
\ Russian telegraph news agency here
Tor the ostensibie purpose Of furnish
ing the Norwegian press with "relia-
bic" news from Petrograd.
no date has yet been approximately
luton. The leaders declare it depc nds
on how things turn out in England -
one of them openly stated. IF there
Is no revolution iii England there will
pc no use trying one here. for Eng
press it,"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26

Word has been received that Will
liam b. McIiwaine. general counsel
OF The Atlantic Coast Line Company
VINO recently underwent surgical
operation at st. Nincents Hospital, New
YORK, is improving and that his con-
dition is satisfactory.
Last evening at $3.50 o'clock at the
J. b; VIM, Miss Annie +. Tench,
daughter of James Tench. and Harry
Guerrant. city editor of the Evening
Progress, were married. The wedding
was very quiet.
The board of directors of the Ma
t!onal Bank of HopewelI has declared
Il semiannual dividend Of per cent
on the capital stock
William G. Gillian, son Of r. -. Gil
nam, or this city, has received his
honorable discharge from the aviation
sumo civilian duties. He underwent
hard training In England, but TO his
regret was not sent to the front
Appo'nattoX Commandcry Of knights
Tcmplar. according TO annual custom.
assembled in their asylum at noon to-
day. 10 participate in the sentiment
70 n" Most Eminent Grand Master Lee
= smith. and receive his response
John IL. Ramsey, a Petersburg SOL
der Of the .Eightieth Division, is re-
ported IS missing in actidn in France
lie has many relatives and friends in
the city who are anxious about him.
MIS-. Philomena Rolt. aged thirty
eight years, died Yesterday at hcr home
IN chesterfield County. and her funeral
TOOK place to-day at st. Mary's Church
in Dinwiddic County. She was a
mcmbcr Of the Bohemia colony
rev W. O. Gordon, the new pastor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
RABBITS IN DEMAND
0nre rest and PInnt Destroyer De-
comes Source of Mcnt supply
us Result of War.

WASillNGTON. December 25.-Rah-
DTS which were once the curse or
Australia. as they have been to "A les
ser extent in the Southwestern United
states, now are providing a profitable
source OF revenue and at tho same
time are helping to win the war by ~ :
crcssinE food supply.
official dispatches received here saw
the british l!oard of Trade has o.
dcrcd 100000 crates or skinned rabbits.
which VIII require the killing OF 81 /.
6Vp,n"N rabbits weighing $4,000 600
pounds after dressing. Previously ,uc
rabbits were shipped with tho SKINS
on. but Inconvenience WAS experienced
At hospitals in England Mn removing
the fur.
How 10 dispose OF tho skins is cau.-
ing tho Australians spcculation There
Is a ready market FOR them In this
country, but tonnage is scarce
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
RECOVER MUCH WHEAT
Control OF Wore Thnn J31 100 Scrr, Is
Inkcn From Germans In North
crn ErRncc,

NEW YORK. December 25.-tSpe
c!ai More than 1850 acres OF
wheat were recovered from German oc-
cup.cd territory in France by the Brit
hh ana French arrni1a In the great OF
iicnsivo that ended The war says the
Ncw YORK Federal Food Boa I'd This
ls believed by the food officials 10
haT. materially contributed TO the food
Crisis which Helped TO bring Germany
TO her Knees. This wheat was harvest
nearly 1900 mcn Was required in mo
harvesting. Tho binding machines and
thrcShi'S machines were supplied by
struct ion, and when the harvesting was
conp!ctcd the machines were sold ri
reduced prices TO farmers or Eroups al
farmers who had been victims OF the
war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
SHIPS ARRIVE AT TRIESTE.
With the Italians Occupying Region
Food Supplies Arc Coming
I'm Rapidly.

ciall-Shiploads of fooG are begin
ming TO arrive at Trieste Istria and
falmatia, now that the Italians are
occupying these regions With every
cargo of -four, cereals. meat, fat, sugar
ana rice the specter OF hunger and
famine, which monsh ago was star
ing the population in the face, be-
Genes DINNER and farther away The
gratitude OF the people for the food
which has come and tht promised to
arrive regularly is unbOunded.
The port of Trieste. which since the
beginning or the war has been In a
sad state of idleness. is again activc
Several ships have left for Venice. and
two have arrived with passengers. one
from Fiume and another from Dial
are returning 20 Italy. The ncwspa-
pcrs have joyously begun TO chronicle
again the movement OF ships and port
activities.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
ENTENTE CITIZENS MARRY
;;:RUSsIAN WOMEN IN HASTE
Several RomanccS Mark Last Few
Days Stay OF Officials
i'm Russia.
CASE OF THEN OR NEVER
Bolshevik Authorities Refuse TO Aid
British Officer Until Lcttish Guard
Interests Herself in His Be-
half.

COPENHAGEN. December IS (Spc-
ciaD .---Romance was iutcrmiusled with
tragedy III the trying days when tho
foreign colonies We're attempting TO get
permission To leave Russia. Arrests.
searches and threats Of execution wer"
relieved Ivy marriages between men o:
? The entente powers anG Russian mu-
men.
The Bolsnevik GovlImcnt wourd
not grant Russian ci;sEe"k permits to
so abroad. consequently foreign MA
who hoped TO leave Russia shortly
con-o not hope In see their sweet
hearts for AN indchnitc period. possibly
never. If they left them in starving,
disrupted Russia. where food is denied
10 persons not regarded as class
conscious workmcn,' and all persons
not in sympathy with Eolshcvism are
dicpoSSc SSCd.
Many onit:a:s # the French and
British colonies married In the last
,rying DAYS Of their stay in Moscow
and PctrogrlL hnt the wedding OF
Bruce Lockhart. the british diplomatic
representative in Moscow, Was accom-
p.ishcd in the face Of greater obsta-
ries perhaps imam those Of other en-
between Jail sentences and searches.
Captain Hicks was one Of the French
md English officials who were held
as prisoners >in tho American consul
ntc- general at Moscow. He was en-
gagged 10 marry Madame Mclnina, but
dared not leave the American premises
sociatcs We're in prisons charged with
contra revolutionary activity and III
danger OF execution. Russian priests
refused 70 perform the ceremony in
the American consulate, as the or
thodoN church requires that marriages
be celebrated in a church.
Major, Allen WardweIl. of tho Amcri-
can Red cross, who was looking after
the interests OF foreign prisoners in
terccdel with Bolshcvix officials. but
Peters. the head OF the commission for
the suppression of contra evolution. !
was firm In his refusal tc grant Cap
tam Hicks immunity If he left the
American property and walked into
the Russian church, which stood in !
an adjoining court When tho hour
for the departure Of tho British officials !
from Moscow approached the situation
became desperate
Finally one Of the Lcttish women
who was guarding Captain Hicks be- /
came interested in his plight and telc- ,
phoned To Peters. addressing him In !
the Lettish tongue Her appeal was
Needed. She assumed responsibility for /
the delivery Of the English officer at
the train which was to carry him out
OF Russia \ priest was hastily en-
gagged and, the. party stopped in an
orthodox church on the way TO tho
station. where the ceremony was per-
formed just half an hour before the
bride and groom started for England !
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
SAYS MONROE DOCTRINE
PREVENTED A CONFLICT
Director of Pan American Union Claims
II Prevented War Between
Peru mud Chile.

CHICAGO. December 25,-A Fan
American treaty to secure peace on
the Western Hemisphere and preserve
the Indebtedness OF The Monroe Doc
Urine, was urged recently by John
Barrett. director general Of the Pan
American bureau In Washington in an
address here He declared the infiu-
cnce cxertcd by the international coun-
Gil Of the union had uudoubtcdly pre-
vented several wars among American
nations, and declared Ill has, more
over, 10 its credit, that AZ this very
hour this moral influence is chiefly re-
sponsible in holding back chile and
Peru in a possible conflict"
With public opinion strongly diff
fering as TO the feasibility Of a world
league Of nations" n. continued, 'as
Expressed in speeches of senators
Knox and Lodge. why should not there
be consideration Of plan 10 so
strengthen This present ran American
Union through Pan american treaty
70 be drawn up ANA signed at the next
ian American congress?
!, TINS league, not co"rcive, but moral
can make peace forever permanent on
fhe Western sphcr" avoid En-
Topean and Asiastic Interference in
American affairs. ana preserve iuviol-
ate the Monroe Dtwf riuc"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
GREAT HOTELS SHELTER
AMERICANS ON LEAVE
Give Recreation Arcns Located 4, Ia
NOUS Watering I1nces OF
France.

TOURS. FRANCE. December o5.-
Especially Nearly all OF the i've dis
; ;a in France which have been des.
isnated as leave areas" for Amerit1, n
soldiers are well-known summer va
tering places. to which the wcalii V
usually rcsorted in peace times.
me great hotels which then W, =
occupied by tourists from America o,6
other parts OF the world now sheIirr
the American soldiers who are on leave
after a period OF service at the front
Beautiful casino buildings and nthar
facilities for attractions which arc ron.
nected with these hotels or conductnd
for the benefit of tourists now nav,
been taken over by the Y NJ G.
military bands have been ordered IN al,
these leave areas" and y. NJ. g. a. en-
tcrtainment programs are given in nil
OF them. The location Of these are as
follows:
One at Savoy with Headquarters a,
AK les Bains and Including Chamberv
and Challes-I les Faux. This has bec;,
in full operation since February
Two--FSrittany area includinE 81
Ma!o. Parame and Dinard
Threc--Auvergnc area. including La
hourhoule ana Mont Dore
Four--Dauphiny area. with Greno,e
as headquarters, and having the bean.
tiiul French Alpine watering nIaces
OF uriage and Allcvard This IS ons
OF the areas of France surpassinn
Switzerland in beauty.
Five-Ardeche area, with Vals-les.
Bains.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
-FOUR NEW WORKERS WIN
SEVERAL BOXING BOUTS
HELD AT PHILADELPHIA
Go Between Willie Jackson md Gcorrc
Ernc Results In knockout
for LATTER.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, December %
-Four New York boxers won their.
bouts, one of them with knockout
and two were defeated here to-day nj
Christmas matinecs. The knock eu.
blow was delivered by Willie jackson,
who seat George tYoung) Ernc, OF
Buffalo. down for the count i'm the
sixth round with n right 10 the jaw.
even.
other bouts went the siX-round limit
and resulted as follows
Frank Britt. Boston. won from
Johnny Meaicy. Philadelphia: Frank
Brown, New York, defeated young
tobidcau: Johnny hurry, New York,
won from Wally Nelson; Harry (kidJ
brown. defeated Johnny Gray, New
York; Harlem Eddie Kelley. New York.
defeated Eddie Wagon: Dick Stosh,
Cleveland. won from Freddy Reese
New York. and Bcnnic Wager. OF
France. and frankie Clark fought q
draw.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
WOMEN OFFER GIFTS
King and Queen Are Given Presents
by Residents OF Trieste
Region.

NEW YORK. December 25.-(Spe-
cial)-Thc women OF Trieste have de-
cidcd TO present a gift to the King
and Queen OF Italy ana TO Gabrielle
p'Annunzio in recognition of what
they have done TO help bring about
the liberation Of their city. Contri-
buttons OF jewels and ornaments Of
gold and silver have been received
as we'll as money contributions for the
donation.
The King OF Italy visited the city
soon after the occupation by Italian
troops. and so received the greeting
Of the city directly. The women Of
Trieste sent the following telegram 10
the Queen 10 express their sentiments:
In the hour in which the King with
his presence causes the hearts of the
Citi2enS OF Trieste TO pulsate with ar
dent enthusiasm. the women of Trieste
remember their absent Queen and send
her this To express their deep affcc-
ton.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
HUNDREDS OF CHRISTMAS
BOXES SENT BASE HOSPITAL
Petersburg md Richmond Unite I'm
outpourfnE-Rcv. W. Oliver Cor
don Is Reported III.

-, PETERSBURG, VA. December %
Inc women Of Richmond and Peters
burg sent good cheer to-day to the sick
and wounded soldiers in the base hos
pital at Camp Lee, which had been
beautifully decorated and adorned
with Christmas trees for the occasion
over 600 boxes of liberal size filled
with Christmas good things were sen.
from Petersburg, and hundreds of
boxes were sent from Richmond for
distribution among the sick and
wounded soldiers and the hospital
nurses. and not one failed to receive
u gift. The distribution was preceded
by interesting exercises. Many SOL
diers from the camp spent the day In
Petersburg, and many of them were
guests at dinner of private homes
Christmas Day passed very quickly
in Petersburg. Business was generally
closed. the services at tho churches
were we'll attended, and the noise OF
fireworks in the streets was much less
than on former like days.
The Salvation Army sent several
hundred baskets OF provisions to
worthy poor families. and as a general
thing charity was abroad in the city
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
TO ESTABLISH CONTROL
1'opulHr Government in Russia MI,
result in bringing Impr",cd
Food Conditions.
WASHINGTNN II

WASHINGTON December %.
STEADY progress in the establishment
OF popular government IN Finland
on comparatively stable basis, ire.
from German control, has resulted In -
decision by the United states and Inc
allies TO furnish that country iume-
lief.
In making this announcement, the
War Trade Board said that me mo-
ihcht Russ!a succeeds in achieving the
same degree OF social ana DoIi,icai
equilibrium as Finland she will be
throwing open for her own helieN, a
moor by which food and many other
necessities OF life may enter freely
from the outside world
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
blinded Soldier Home.

James Howard Wells, jr., son of MIR
and Mrs. James Wells and brother OF
Councilman Norman c. Wells. is the
trst Petersburg soldier to be invalided
home on account of wounds received in
action in France. He was one OF the
thirty American boys. who were totally
hltnded. lie was among the first OF
the Eighticth Division to Tcave for
overseas. member OF the Three Hun
cred and Eighteenth Regiment. lie
received his wound in the face in the
engagement AT Albert, France. and the
same shell which blinded him killed Il
lieutenant who was standing By his
sue. lie Is twenty-five years old and
Is now with his parents and friends
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
LIBERAT ED BRUGES
City Affords Striking Tcstimon, 10 The
z Work OF Allied Air.
men.

- LONDON. December 25-Libcra,cd
bruges afforded striking testimony
20 ahe WORK or the allied airinen. j,
Germans had made il an impor,;,n,
hase Tor submarines. rs extensive
hocks connected with the yea by
canals. formed a safe haven whcr.
The German U-boats could be bun,
Fitted and repaired for their work ~
destrueuon The raids Of the ALI, 4
ptrmen were. directed solely at ihcsc
detectives. and despite the enornoi,s
damage done 10 them the rest of>the
town suffered hardly AT all.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
FOUGHT EIGHTEEN BATTLES
BEFORE GETTING GERMAN
Major Charles j. Biddic IL Decorated
with the troiN de Gucrre with
One Citation.

PHILADELPHIA. December %.
Major Charles J. Bidde, one of the
Tour American aces. who returned re-
Gently from France. said he fought
eighteen different battles in the al
ueiorc he succeeded in killing his first
German.
The major has seven enemy planes
oihcially erased" to his credit and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
Few Gcrmnn Good, Oncrcd

PErROGRAD. December 25.-Three
months after tie signing OF the treaty
az Brest Litovsk. the only German
goods which had made their appear.
ance on Russian market in any appre-
cial quantities were chemicals 4 few
spec linens of German tinwarc and cut
lery were to be found In pctroErad
stores in June.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
Continue Red Cross Drive.

ora mas been received by the local
ked Cross Society that in cons culence
or the prevailing bad weather and the
recurrence OF the Influenza the drive
for membership will be continued until
January !. The determination is eX-
pressed to increase the Pctcrsburr
membership to 10000.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-26
-as decorated with the Croix de

was decorated with the Croix de
Guerre and one citation.
After the armsticc was signed, Ma
jor Biddle crossed over into Metz Il
found that city" he said. more pros
porous than French towns of similar
size. All the people seemed we'll fed
and we'll dressed. l took dinner at
the chief hotel in town and had a meal
OF soup, fish, meat and plenty OF veg
ctables, salad, wines and two kinds
OF ice cream. all for about $3.50. And
there was no lcsscning of amounts
there, either. The same thing seemed
true OF Luxembourg and Thionville,
where | went later"