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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
On that East Tonth Line.

They We're standing around boast
ing about how bad their individual
street car service was. Central said
his was "rottener" than College.
Pennsylvania said Illinois got the best
Of the cars, and the best of service. a
South side man declared the South
side service was the limit. After they
had all had their rounds a little man
who lives ON the East Tenth line
sighed and said:
"Of course, we don't speak Of It as
skip-stop any longer--we say skip
entirely. But that isn't the worst
The other morning one Of my nsigh-
bors and | were standing ON the back
platform of Gn East Tenth street car,
Wen, at Tenth aud Sterling streets
he car swayed and bumped SO yiO-
.ently that II joltcd Il lead pencil out
Of The pocket Of my neighbor and--"
But the others were gone-Indlan-
lpolis News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
REAL ESTATE AGENCY CHANGE
Il. B. Hutchins Buys Interest of Late
John Nash

II. B. Hutchins has purchased the
interest of his partner, the late John
Nash. in the real estate agency here.
tofore conducted under the firm name
OF Nash & Hutchins.
The business was established about
a dozen years ago by the late Sheldon
H. lockwood and Frank +. Howe un-
der the firm name of lockwood &
Howe. Later Nh lockwood pur-
chased the interest OF his partner
and following the death Of Mr. Rock
wood the business passed by purchase
between nine and ten years ago, into
The possession OF Mr. Nash and Mr..
hutchins.
The agency. since it was estab-
lished. has conducted general real
estate business but has specialized in
the sale Of farm property II will be
carried on along the same lines by
Nj Hutchins.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
FORD NOT D0CILE
AS A CANDIDATE
Writes Letter Saying lie Won't Spend
I Cent and win Not Abide by
Any Platform.

Detroit. Mich. Sept. % Making his
first purely political utterance since
becoming d candidate for the United
States Senate, Henry Ford enlivened
The proceedings OF the Democratic
state convention here today with
letter in which he inlcs I'd the PARTY
leaders that, although n0minally tHeir
candidate, he did not intend to be
bound by any party considerations,
Democratic or Republican.
y hold myself free TO support such
measures. whatever their origin, as
commend themselves to my judgment
for the best interests Of all the peo-
pie" Mr.. Ford wrote. He added that
he had not spent a dollar to win the
nomination at the August primaries
and did not intend to spend a cent to
win the election. Mr. Ford did not at
end the convention.
The letter was an unexpected fea-
lure Of the convention, called to adopt
q platform for the campaign and TO
nominate candidates for various state
Offices below Lieutenant Governor
The candidates chosen without a con-
TEST are For Secretary of State. G.
A. Masselink, Big Rapids; for Attor
heyGeneral, James II Baker Of
Adrian; for State Treasurer. Richard
POwell of Iron Mountain, for Auditor.
General, c. Keith Jakeway of Rock
ford
Despite Mr.. Ford's statement that
lie had accepted the senatorial nomin-
}tion without sacrifice obligations of
any kind, the convention adopted res
buttons pledging complete support to
ais candidacy Undivided support TO
The Democratic National administra-
lion and the woman suffrage amend.
ment, which vii come before the yot,
ers at the November election, also was
pledged
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
MASSACHUSETTS
ASKS HELP To
COMBAT DISEASE
Appeals to President and Three
Governors
INFLUENZA SPREADING
Many Cities Close Schools and Public
Meeting Places-Mayor Of Toronto
Asked 10 Give Aid

Springfield. Mass, Sept. 27-Mass-
achusetts, which has always respond
ed literally and quickly to requests
for help from stricken communities
in all parts of the world, is itself in
need of outside aid TO check the spread
OF influenza and pneumonia. Direct
appeal for assistance to President vii
son, Coy Graham OF Vermont, Gov.
Mflliken. OF Maine, GOV. Beechnan Of
Rhode Island and the mayor of Tor
onto. Ont, was made last night by
Lieut-Gov Coolidge, who acted for
Gov. Mccall To President Wilson
and the governors he sent this tele-
gram.
Massachusetts is urgently in need
Of additional doctors and nurses to
check growing epidemic of influenza.
Our doctors and nurses are being
thoroughly modified and worked to
the limit Many cases can receive no
attention whatever. Hospitals are
full but arrangements can be made for
outside facilities. Earnestly solicit
Your influence in obtaining for us this
needed assistance in any way you
can
New Hampshire and Connecticut
we're not asked TO send help because
OF the prevalence of influenza in those
states To the mayor OF Toronto,
Lieut-Gov Coolidge said the state
would greatly appreciate any assis-
tance he could render u the way of
sending nurses here.
4 cold rain fell most Of the day and
under the most adverse weather con-
ditans the state continued 70 fight the
dIEeases as best Il could with doctors
nurses and volunteer workers The
eerday death record OF tpe epidemic
NJ Boston was exceeded yesterday,
the mortality reports showing 1913
deaths from influenza and 3S from
pneumonia. The largest previous to-
tai for one day was 109 Tuesday
Since the l4th there have been S5S
deaths in Boston.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
TOOK FLING AT BOOSTERS
Visitors Suggestion Probably Did Not
Tend TO Make Him Popular
in Los Angeles.

Merle Sldener. local advertising
man, recently returned from West
ern trip in which he visited the city
Of Los Angeles. He was impressed
with the boosting of the Los Angeles
citizens and said he learned that an
Oregon colonel from Portland was the
guest of honor at n banquet In Los
Angeles. The usual after-dinner
speeches were made, all boosting the
city Of Los Angeles, but each speaker
regretted that Los Angeles had not
been founded on the coast. The speak
crs an said that had the city been on
the coast instead of ten miles or so
from it, the city would be the garden
spot of the world. The visiting cplo-
mel was called on to speak and said:
"Gentlemen, am impressed with
your city as much as YOU are and be-
lieve that ! can suggest a way In
which you can accomplish your wish
All of the citizens present leaned
forward eagerly, for this was no doubt
the solution that had long been wait
ing for. The colonel continued:
"rhis is what you should do. oh.
tain large pipe, run it from the cen
ter Of your city into the ocean and Il
YOU can suck as hard as You can blow
the ocean viii soon be in your city,
indianapolis News.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
BIC PARADE TO
OPEN LIBERTY
LOAN CAMPAIGN
Two Bands and Drum Corps Will
Provide the Music
T TWO GOODSPEAKERS
(. Harold cluett just Back From
France and Major Pimcomb of
the Canadian Army.

Minus the weather, all the details
have been arranged for the exercises
that will open the local drive for the
raising of The Fourth Liberty Loan,
"rhe Fighting Fourth" Should the
weather man hand out the miserable
brand he has been dealing in during
the past twa weeks Some changes win
he necessary, but unless umbrellas
should be a necessary accouEement
of the participants the program viii
be carried out as arranged.
The parade which will be inspired
by the music Of two bands and drum
corps, will be composed of civic or
ganizations, the school children, etc,
with company A Of the first Vermont
militia as military escort The line Of
march viii begin at the corner Of SAT
lord and Main street and will take
the customary route.
\ stand will be erected in front Of
the county court house for the speak
ers and the committee members feel
that they have. arranged one OF the
best programs Of the year. f. Har-
old Claett Of the Troy Chamber OF
Commerce who made such an inspir-
ing address on the occasion of Ben
ningtons big Red Cross demonstra.
tion viii be the leading speaker. Mr..
Cluet, has recently returned from an
eNended visit in France and will
ih@2iore be able TO give his audience
Information direct from the western
from
MI Cluetfs address will be supple.
mented by man who has seen actual
service. Major Pincomb Of the Cana.
dian overseas forces. The audience
will therefore have the benefit OF OBJ
serya'ion and actual experience.
Should the weather be unfavorable
the exercises viii be held at the
orere house
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
PRIVATE HoYT WOUNDED
Arlington Boy Anxious TO Return tc
Firing Line.

Arlington Boy Anxious 10 Return to
Firing Line.
Mrs. Fred Hoyt of Arlington has re.
cc!ycd a letter from her son. Private
Frank Hoyt Of headquarters company,
.9ih infantry OF the American expedi-
uCIary force in France. Private Hoyt
vas wounded on August 5 but is max
ng good progress toward recovery.
40 The time he was wounded he was
n the trenches awaiting an order 10
80 over the top when hit by a bullet
nom The German lines. He had al.
ready made three trips over the top
The letter is dated September 3
and giatos that ne is gaining rapidly.
,hat he has been given the best of
care and viii soon be back with his
ompany
Private Hoyt writes that he had
seen Robert Cullinan from Arlington
and had a long visit with him. Culli-
ngn stated that he last saw Frank
Foster IN June Foster at that time
had just left The hospital where he
had been i
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
AMERICANS CAPTURE 500 HUNS
Big DRIVE west OF VEROUN GAINS
SEVEN Miles AND TEN VILLAGES
WAR EXHIBIT SUNDAY
Carload Of Relics ,and Trophies Direct
from Western Front"

The people Of bennington on Sun
day win have the war brought to
their very doors in the form of a
travelling government exhibition Of
battle relics direct from the western
front The car carrying this exhibit
will arrive at the Rutland railroad
STATEN at o'clock
When YOU see this exhibit you will
earn what our boys tyour boys) wear,
now they live what they fight with,
and how they protect themselves
against the attacks of the Hun and
ais allies.
You will see arms and ammunition,
guns and prciectiles big and little,
trench mortars, hand gIenades, gas
masks, soldiers clothing of various
kinds, naval depth bombs for sea wolf
submarines, and much else, all Of
which will be explained by eyperes.
You will see also German trophies
right from ihe battle fields OF France,
'apiured by our hghtins lads across
he sea.
Don't miss seeing this intensely in
eTesting exhibition. which will arrive
lere by special train, remaining just
0ng enough for all vino wish 10 see
IT, free Of charge Note well the time
nd place given below. and be on
hand without fail
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
rRoVs GERMANS II MILES
Linton Tefft Writes Of Experience in
Recent Offensive.

~ f'f~f'"'fNf
Mrs. Walter King OF North Benninp.
'on has received letter from
her brother, Bennington boy
with company y of the lOith
cnred States infantry in which the
Nritcr describes his experiences dur.
ing the recent offensive by the
Amcricaa oXpeditionary forces in
france AZ the time the letter was
writton Private Tofit was back of
the line for rest which he hoped
would be OF scme duration The bows
oi the lo4th, he writes, had expected
20 boo relieved sooner but instead of "a
relief they were sent over the ton
ih' company was sent over the ton
twlrc tn three DAYS and the order To
advance came without any previous
wrnng The division drove the
Huns back about II niles which
w1r' $50 had" considering the fact
me boys wore not In the best of shape
fcf hard fighting Their rations hal
neen Thor, for ten days and thew had
experienced much difficulty In obtain.
ing water During the actual nghtnc
it was necessary for them to secure
what food they could while adyauc
ine at q rauid pace.
Private Teffl had a narrow oscan,
While hla division was driving m,
hcthes lis rife was shot out of hii
hands hy a machine gun bullet tina
SPLIT the stock
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
esoHlslrlou CONVENTION
Aesitated Whey-.- 70 Nominate Or.
May Or Darling.

May Or Darling.
.dunlpeier. sept 2i-I'hc prohibi.
ton party held mass convention in
h's city this Afternoon ana after con
siderable discussion left the Latter
Of making up the ticket TO he voted
upon at the Noysmber election to the
stale committee of that organ zGtion
which is composed of d. W. Han
son of Montpelier, f. h. PAGE of Barre
i. II. Leach of Montpelier y. W. Gal
up OF Burlington aud IT, +. Howard
Of tlighgate
The convention also left tine matter
of drafting a platform To mathc, com
miltee. This win contain three fea-
lures, Endorsement OF the Sheppard
amendment, equal suffrage and gov
eminent aid for deeper waterway
totwOen Burlington and Nav York
During the discussion OF the pos.
sible candidates to hepd the state
ticket the names of Judge Charles II.
Darling and DR.. w. b. Mayo of North
field the democratic nominee. we're
prominently mentioned w. w.
5wincy of Vergennes mentioned the
name of Mr. Darling, the suggestion
not being received very favorably, Ir,
Hanson explaining that Judge Darling
had opposed the live mile, or Hunt
bin, in the last legislature. Il seemed
TO be the sense OF the convention that
Dr Mayo should head the ticket.
Following the adjournment 'Secre
tWy Leach stated that the state com
mittee would not meet for few days
but that probably Dr. Mayo woulc
head the ticket and that the remain
ing candidates would be the same a,
on the republican ticket
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
WAR RELIC TRAIN
viii Stop at Arlington For Two
Hours Sunday.

Hours Sunday.
Thru the good work Of the Fourth
Liberty Loan Committee Of Airing
on the Fourth Liberty Loan War tx.
hiblt Train is scheduled to stop at
Arlington Sunday. Sept 29th at 1890
p N. and viii be with us until 2.3O p.
m. The original schedule Planned
was TO stop at Manchester and then
Bennington but this didn't appeal to
3r- local committee which busted It.
5c.l Immediately and made the above
,lNccmen, possible
Tho train will contain war mater
al ,aptured from the Germans and
lni.cd States military equipment,
with army men to explain and demon
strac their use, will give an oppor-
'ni.y 10 get close to the war. The
fr'tai OF the train in town will be
nnounced by the blowing of whistles
cld ,inging of bells. 1t is expected
See grand reception will be given
he rain and it's party by having all
Ae 'cTp and It's neighbors turn out
meet Sc. The war work train COM
mitcc consists of f. b. Patterson, w.
. lo-cs T. n Thompson and VIII.
lam Slncrd
Tho following solicitors have been
lppontcd in addition to those al
ready announced last Monday by the
local Committees
Az iugton Village. Guy McKeon.
Arlington (West. r. c. Warner.
Murray Hollow, David Brown.
Black Hole Hollow, Joseph Siegel
Hale Company. +. b. Patterson
Arlington Refr. Co. w. l. Jones.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION OCT. !
II Wiu Be Held in Burlington, with
frank c. Archibald as Chairman
Of Meeting.

Burlington, VI, Sept. 26.-The Re-
publican State Convention Of Vermont
win be held az Darlington instead OF
at Rutland. The date viii be October
/ at 1890 a. m Frank c. Archibald OF
Manchester win BE Chairman of the
convention with Harry h Black Of
Newport and Harvey r Kingsley Of
Rutland as secretaries.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
SAWED BARS AND ESCAPED
John Baker, ", was Wanted for a
Number OF Burclsries.

Surauord Conn. Sept 26--lohn
Rakcr alias Smith. n years old. some
time during the night sawed through
The bars of his cell IN the town jail
and made his escape His absence
was not discovered until this morning
According 90 the police Baker IS
wanted for u number OF hurglariCg
throughout the state lie was arrest.
cd In bridgeport Monday night, when
caught In The act of robbing a groc.
cry store.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
JAMES HENRY BEAGLE
Died at Home in South SALISBURY on
Wednesday.


james Henry Beagle, aged II years.
lied at his home in South Shaftsbury
Wednesday afternoon.
He had been in poor health Cor
some time but confined TO the bed for
only a few days. Mr. Beagle spent
he greater share OF his life in South
Shaiisbury and was one OF the towns
hishly respected citizens.
Surviving beside the widow are one
daughter Mrs NJ. G. Whitcomb of
Springfield and three sons, Fred of
North Bennington James of Spring
field John of South SALISBURY.
The funeral will be held from his
late home on Saturday afternoon at .
DC ock, Rev Cady will omciate. In.
terment will be in the South Shafts
bury cemetery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
ANNIHILATION OF
TURKS NEAR PALESTINE
Prisoners Taken to Date Number
45'ooO and Fourth Army Said to
Be Surrounded.

London. Sept. 26-The fourth Turk.
sh army on the Palestine front yirtu.
ally is surrounded in the region east
h the Jordan and faces annihilation
by General Allenhy's forces. today's
ldyices SHOW.
The total of prisoners already tax
m was increased today 10 $4,000
The humiliation of he fourth army.
now hoped for would complete the
cleaning up OF the Turkish forces in
Palestine. accounting for about 10000
meE
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
PENN, KANSAS AND MISSOURI
TROOPS BEAT PRUSSIAN GUARDS
Overcoming Stubborn Resistance of Enemy, the Fighting
Yankees in Less than Day Won Territory of Great
Importance to Germans

americans. to a depth OF IRON five to
iix miles. and that of the French to
he west near y four miles at certain
points.
Under the terrific bombardment
preceding the beginning OF the battle
he Germans hurriedly quit numerous
positions, and into these the Amer-
,ans and French went unimpeded At
asst accounts the allied attack was pro
.resslnG favorably Many French vii
lagos and German strong points had
5cea captured.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
cuPREME COURT TERM DELAYED
o7ening Postponed Until October IS
OWING to Influenza.

Mo,pelier Sept 26-OWing to the
prevalence Of Spanish influenza in
Montpelier it was announced today
that the opening of the October term
of the supreme court. which was
scheduled Tor October would be
postponed until the 18TH
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
RED cross CONCERT

Benefit Entertainment - Williams.
town October rs.
The well.known berkshire quartette
with Mrs Frederick $ Coolidge at
,ho piano is TO give a concert for the
benefit OF the Red Cross at Williams
town on .he evening OF October l5.
Parts OF iho programs that have
been accorded factoring notices by
iho Sprmgleld Republican and New
York papers viii be given at Williams
town. notably The $1,000 prize-winning
composition for four string instru-
mp't.
The Quartette and Mrs Coolidge
give their services outright
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
OFFER OF ARMlsrlcE
Bulgarian Premier Makes Advances
Without other Support.

ondon, Sept 27.-Premier Malin
OF OF Bulgaria has made an offer Of
armistice to the allies. according to a
Berlin In message transmitted to COP.
enhaeen. The message states that
The offer was made without the sup.
ror. of the other members of the cabi.
act or King Ferdinand.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
FRENCH REFUSE TO SUSPEND
Hut viii Receive Duly Qualified Bull
slaran Delegates.

Paris, Sent 27-rhc French com
nander IN Macedonia officially re-
ports that Bulgarians have asked for
a meeting TO arrange conditions OF
Armstloe and eventual peace, The
French commander replied, refusing
20 suspend operations but saying he
would receive duiy qualified Bulgarian
dolOga,eN
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
oAlLe rAKgs GERMAN eHps
orders lto Navy to Occupy Those ir
It's Harbors.

Santiago. Chilli Thuraday The
Chilean government t0night ordered
the naval authorities to occupy with
ARMED forces all mierned German
ships In Chilean harbors
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27

wANr .2.soO Les. oF cLorAINa
Belgium Relief Commission Appeals
% Bennington

The commission for Belgium Relief
asks Bennington for $500 pounds Of
clothing, shoes and practical wearing
apparel of all kinds. DO not forget to
do your bit now, Put Bennington
over the top again. Leave donations
at the new high school building at
east entrance
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
APPEAL FOR LIBERTY LOAN
9eo~la Of Vermont Once Again Are
Called Upon.

Montpelier Sept. 27.-Mr T.. r..
Morse. chairman for Vermont, makes
'his appeal for the Fighting Fourth
Libcrty Loan: "The people of the
irccn Mountain State always loyal
and patriotic, are once agen called up
IN. Nermonts allotment OF the six
hHnion dollars Is S13,9O2,3OO, 50 must
be bscrihed Our boys IN France
IRE fgbjing now. help them by buying
now. dut us DO it during the first
wcekr0 lt as the duty OF each Yer
nonlcr To- see that this Is done
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-20 pigs. six weeks old.
.. n Robinson. South Shaiisbury
iSJ12. Ste
WANTED competent girl for
general hnuseNork iu small family at
Old bennington Apply b. Box i4o.
9.6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
FLIES ACROSS ALPS

Tiln Made by italian Author and
Aviator
Paris Sept 81 Gabrielle n. Az.
nun1io italian author aviator. arrived
In Paris today In an airplane. flying
from Italy across the Alps.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont fair tonight Probably frost
Interior Saturday fair and warmer
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27

Paris, Sept 27--The Americans in
their attack northwest of Nerann ap
pear to have attained more than they
attempted The Americans were or
posed by the German fifth army
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27

With the Americans on the Cham
payne. Thursday, Sept. I'd Secretary
War Baker witnessed the beginning
of the American drive along the front
northwest of Verdun today. In the
cary morning, after the eaemy posi-
tions had been bombarded with higl
explosives and gas shells, the Ameri
can infantry advanced Tank squad
rons formed an effective part Of The
attacking force.
The work of the American airp'an0
was one of the features of the a.r H.
An aerial barrier was maintained ever
the line preventing the enemy 'rcm
observing the troops movement with
out hitch and absolutely according o
schedule, the entire line was moving
tonight into positions paralleling the
line OF attack.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27

Lodon, Sept. '27-The Brltieh at
tackled on vide mont south OF ihe
Senze river this morning Field Mar
shal Haig reports. The first reports
indicate satisfactory progress,
The Sen2e is small stream parel
leling the Scarpe. It is probable the
attacks purpose is to drive a wedge
between Douai. one of the principal
German bases on the Artois front and
Cambria
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27
wAR MINISTER RrsroNs

Won stein Of Prussian Cabinet Gives
Up Portfolio.
London. Sept 27-Lieutenani.Gen.
sral Won Stein. prussian War Minis.
'er Ga reported to have resigned. ac.
cordmg To Copenhagen adylcos.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-09-27

Paris. Sept. 26.-American troops
have taken over new sector lu
France and in coniunctio with Nhe
French. have forced the Germans on
the decisive on still another battle.
front The gage OF battle has been
thrown down on iO.mile front ey.
tending from the Suippe river. In
Champagne. 10 miles each Of Rheims
eastward through the Argonne forest
20 the Mouse river northeast nf Yer
dun.
IN the lrst stages OF the hattlc ihc
allied lines were pushed forward for
material gains--that portion lmmedl
aiely northwest OF Yordun held by The