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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12

FOR SALE-A piano. which has
been shipped to Bennington by error
will be sold here at a reasonable
price for cash or easy terms. Ad.
dress Jacobs Bros. Co, Box 44O
71t6'
FOR SALE-A two story double
house with large lot, ample for a sec
ond house, centrally located, house
built within the past ten years. For
particulars address Charles n. Pow.
ers, Savings Bank Building, Benning.
ton. VI. 72t17
WANTED-Chamber maid at Cot.
tage Hotel. Tel 1921. 72t6'
FOR SALE-Two 3 months old
French bull puppies from thoroughbred
stock. Pedigree guaranteed Price
sS5 each p. o. Box No. Is, Benning-
ton, VT. 7lt6"
WANTED-Table girl at the Lun.
deem. None but capable help need
apply. Mary Lundergon, North
street. 7ltf
NoTlCE-Haying purchased out
NNNilul ltHlllltN tllAlIt HhuNtUOlu
goods, will sell entire stock this
week. First come first served. All
kinds of household goods new and
second hand.
Arrangements are complete f0'
Odd Fellows annual Field day to be
held at Battlefield Park. August 10.
There will be band concerts. dancing
and Field sports. Watch for the pro.
gram in Thursdays Banner.
d. Rousseau and party OF friends
motored from Waterbury Conn. and
spent the week end with Mr.. Rous.
seau's family Of School street re-.
turning this morning.
Bargains in mems second hand
clothing. Miss Selby, llG Pleasant
ST. Adv.'
| -.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
ALLIES CAPTURE
MONTDID|ER IN
APEX Of SALIENT
Supplies and Thousands OF
Prisoners Left Behind
MAY CUT OFF RETREAT
Town is Now Dominated by Artillery
And Retirement Is Dtficult-German
Forces Cannot Help Each Other

London, Aug 10.-Montdidier, apex
of the German salient in France, the
whole front of which is now imper-
illed by the allied ADVANCE, fell to
the French this afternoon The city
was enveloped from the north and
southeast by the French, whose con
stantly increasing pressure forced the
Germans to vacate the city. So hasty
was their evacuation that immense
quantities of supplies and thousands
of prisoners we're left behind.
East of Montdidier the Allies have
closed in on Chaulnes, French out
posts having reached that city, ac-
cording to latest reports. The rail-
road junction south Of that town is
now dominated by allied artillery
and il Chauines falls the German
army under Gen. Won Hutier will be
compelled to undertake the long
march over wagon roads toward
Noyon.
These roads, the only avenues of
escape. are under the French fire
from the south, and it would not be
in the least surprising should the re-
treat of the Germans be cut Off
Once again the Americans are par
ticipating in the fighting, this time
giving aid to the British in the battle
between the Ancre and the Somme.
These American troops have been bri
gaded with the British Reports from
the front show that they have given
an excellent account of themselves
and have participated in the capture
of several important positions. towns
and villages.
The Americans assisted the British
in the capture of Morlancourt and the
heights to the southeast and also
Chipilly Spur where the fighting was
intense. The American machine gun
ners and infantry went into battle
with their traditional enthusiasm.
They met the Germans and defeat
ed them here just as they did along
the Marne. At places stiff resistance
developed but all along the line the
Americans, British and French
smashed through the harassed enemy
who was trying to hold up their ad.
vance.
The Germans are streaming Berlin
ward from all that part of their front
between the Somme and the Disc riv-
ers, pounded at every step by British
and French artillery and hampered by
tanks, airplanes and infantry. The
German forces in Flanders under
Crown Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria,
which could be used as reserve to
stop the Picardy backwash If the
German higher command had only
one instead of three allied offensives
to contend with, are extremely busy
trying to hold the British and Ameri-
cans in check north of the Somme
and in the old Lys battleiields.
AS it is, each of the imperilled Ger
man armies must shift for itself, with
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
ROW AT cHIcKENcooP INN
John Farley Badly Battered l
Saturday Night Mixup.

Deputy Sheriff Richard Hurley
Sunday accompanied Deputy Sheriff
Albert Kipp of the state line to Ar
lington to investigate the case of
John Farley, a sawfiler on the Plum
kett-Webster lumber job who appar'
emily received the worst OF lively
argument at the resort known as the
Chickencoop Inn in the town of
Hoosick.
The officers found Farley at the
home of Eugene Sargood. The saw
filer's head looked as though it had
come in contact with some of the
mechanisms which he has been accus-
toned to keep in repair. He was able
TO sit up, fact that refuted some of
the wild rumors that had been in cir.
culation in the village.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
LETTERS ARRIVE
Received in Atlantic Ports Since July
29 and Sent on Their Way Within
"a Hours.

Washington, Aug. 10.-More than sew
en- million letters from American sol
diers in France have been received at
Atlantic ports since July 29, and the
postoffice department announced yes
terday that every one of them had
started for its destination within TWEEN
y-sour hours after its arrival. One
ship brought 2,S23.000 letters and an
other 100000 on Aug. 2, and ship
arriving Aug. 5 brought 2,03l,0OO. OF
all this mail. the department said. so
per cent was sorted as to railroad
routes in this country before 1t left
France.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
OPERATIONS ON
ITALIAN FRONT
British Carried Out Eight Simultan.
eous Raids Into Austrian Defenses
Capturing Prisoners and Guns

London, Friday, Aug. 9-An official
statement on British operations on
the Italian front issued today said:
Thursday night our divisions car
ried out eight simultaneous raids into
the Austrian defense systems be-
tween Asiago and Canove. The oper-
alton was successful despite vigorous
enemy opposition. The enemy suffer
ed heavy casualties and 315 prisoners,
six machine guns, three trench NOR
tars, searchlight and five pack
mules were captured. Our casualties
were light
"Armen brought down II hostile
machines and one balloon
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
Sufficient Intelligence Keep Might Well Be
PETER LoNeTIN CLEARED
Case Growing Out Of Club Raid is
Mol Pressed.

States Attorney Frank C. Archi-
bald this forenoon, mol pressed the
case against Peter Longtin which de
veloped out OF the raid of the Ben
nington clubs ON the night OF July 6.
The portion OF barrel of whiskey
and case of leer found at the Long
tin home were ordered returned.
Collins NJ. Graves appeared for Mr..
Longtir
The cases against Walter D. Plumb.
steward Of the Bennington club and
George f. Donnelly. chairman of the
Elks house committee, were con-
tinued two weeks.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12

out help from the others, and that
this is a problem for which the Ger
man higher command has no solution
is indicated by retreat that now ex-
tends over practically the whole OF
the front from Ypres to Scissors. In
the allied capitals the feeling of eX-
pectancy is at the highest pitch and
there would be no surprise should
the retreat degenerate into rout al
mos at any minute.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
CAPTURED DOCTOR AID
They DO Good Service In Caring for
Wounded.

With the British Army in France
Aug l0-The present battle has
brought more German wounded to the
allied casualty clearing stations than
there are wounded among the allied
soldiers Many German doctors ant
hospital attendants have been cap
tured and they are doing good serv
ice in aiding the wounded.
Since July Is the Germans hav,
lost almost as much material as thel
captured in their big offensiVei
earlier in the year.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
VICTORY FOR BLACK CATS
Pittsfield Gets Small End Of is to 8
Score.

Saturdays game. though one-sided,
had several interesting features The
Black Cats showed the most pep"
they have displayed this season. Two
double plays by them and one by
Pittsfeld we're OF the real article"
kind. King was live wire
for the visitors, working hard all the
time. He accepted ten chances at
short without an error. The umpir-
ing was first class.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL CORPS
Corrected List Of Physicians Serving
On staff.

Through an oversight certain men,
bers of the Henry w. Putnam Memor'
al hospital staff were omitted in the
report handed to The Banner on Tues
lay last. The stan, as at present con-
tituted consists of-Dr. w. h. Put
nam, chairman; Dr. F. j. Hurley. sec
retary; DR.. j. p. Marsh, surgeon-in-
chief; Doctors Trotter, c. S. Buchan'
lan and f. +. Dean, assistant sur
geons; DR.. f. A. Smith, DIR. J. r. viii
son, opthalmology and otology; DR.
Rahey. throat and nose DR.. Maud
Arthur, house physician and patholo-
gist; DR.. H. II. Ross and Dr. II. s.
Goodall; DR.. d. V. O'Donnell, alter
nate; Dr. +. s, Braley. dental sur
geon; Miss Mary c. Baker, superin
tendent.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
BRITISH MERCHANT SHIP SUNK
officer Of German Submarine Tells
OF Sinking.

Atlantic Port, Aug. PA British
steamer was sunk recently off the
North Atlantic coast according to the
econd officer OF the German subma-
'ine which sent nine fishing schoon-
ers to bottom off Georges Banks
Saturday and Sunday. This report
was given to members of the schoon.
er, Kate Palmer, when they we're
taken aboard the. U-boat prior TO the
destruction OF their vessel
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
WHITE PAPER HARD TO GET
Evening Banner Forced to Print
Small-Sized Sheet.

Because of the difficulty experienc-
ed in securing its regular supply of
white paper, the Evening Banner is
compelled to run small-sized sheet.
An express shipment is on the way
and it is hoped that 1t will be pos
sible to use the regular size in few
days.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
100000 SOLDIER
1000 MILE AIR FLIGHT
Officers With Mechanics Fly From
ENGLAND to Egypt.

London, Aug. 1O-Two Royal Air
Force officers, with two mechanics
have completed fight from England
TO Egypt, a distance of 1000 miles, in
a type of airplane that has seen con
siderable service on the front.
The official report, announcing this
feat. says: "One or two halts were
made for petrol. but the fight was
merely a bit of routine work
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
Pittsheld.

Two base hts, PelIerin, MORAN;
.hree base hits, Pellerin, Moran,
Kearns; stolen bases, Morrissey, Pei
lerin, Bevis, Hurley 2, Hart, Hiser 2,
Fasce .; struck out by Hurley 6; by
J. Horn /. Bases on balls by Hurley
? by J. Horn 2; by Fasce l. Umpires.
Vetal and Coomer. Time | hr. 80 min.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12

London, Aug. 12.-The French have
advanced nearer the important point
of ROye from the southwest by the
capture of Armancourt and Tilloloy
villages, Fled Marshal l.. Haig an
nounced today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12

With Americans in France, Sunday.
two German airplanes were brought
down by the Americans in the Toul
sector during the last twenty-four
hours. A third machine is believed
to have been brought down, but oiiici-
al confirmation is lacking.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont partly cloudy tonight and
Tuesday except showers Tuesday in
extreme portion
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12

Paris, Aung. 12-There was no
marked change in the situation dur
ing the night, says today's war office
statement There was artillery fight.
ing southwest Of Roye.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
GRAHAM ASKS
PEOPLE TO AWAIT
ANOTHER REPORT
Admits Wrong in Manner OF
Handling Salary and Expense
MAY BE $4,000 SHORT
No Vouchers to Be Found for Some
Disbursements While He Was
State Auditor.

The Banner this morning received
the following communication from
Governor Graham:
To the People of Vermont.
Inquiry having been made concern.
ing my conduct Of the office when
auditor of accounts, feel that
should say something upon this sub.
ject. | realize that / did wrong in
the manner of handling my salary and
official expenses and for this | am ex-
tremely sorry
IL has Just come to my attention
that some of the vouchers. and In two
Instances the files themselves, have
been taken from the office. have
never taken any files or vouchers
from the Office of the auditor OF ac.
counts and | did not know until now
that they were missing.
The books in the auditors office al.
ways showed, and do now, just how
my salary and expense account stand.
! have never made any concealment
in that respect, and the books have
always been open to the inspection OF
tHe proper OmclaiS.
| have requested Honorable o. NJ.
Barber of Bennington, Judge OF the
U. S. Court OF Customs Appeals, and
my predecessor in the Office of audi
tor of accounts, to make thorough
examination OF all books and papers
in the auditors office and to report
the exact situation; and humbly ask
the people Of the State to reserve
their judgment in the matter unit,
Judge Barber reports his findings.
Horace f. Graham.
Montpelier, Vermont, August 12, 1918.
Montpelier, VT, Aug. 11.-A
shortage OF $4,000 in the accounts of
Horace f. Graham with the State OF
Vermont when State Auditor OF Ac.
counts, has been discovered in the
books. which Mr.. Graham turned over
to his successor, Benjamin Gates,
when the former took the Governors
chair nearly two years ago.
The shortage was discovered by
State Bank Examiner Frank c. vii.
liams. His examination disclosed en-.
tries extending from 1902 to 1s1, total
ing little over 100000, and for which
there were no vouchers. Some OF
these items are charged to clerk hire,
State highway work. and State aid
but the greatest part is charged to II.
+. Graham.
II is understood that the Governor
contends that this money was used
for legitimate State work, but as re-
suit of the disclosure about $4,000 has
been paid to the state Treasurer to
cover a part of the deficiency, and II
Is understood that arrangements
have been made to supply the balance
If the shortage.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-08-12
OFF FOR CAMP oEVENs
Four Registrants Leave Tomorrow
Morning 10 Enter Service.

The following four registrants have
been called to service and will leave
Tuesday morning for Camp Devens'
Alfred King. Bennington
Loren McDermott, Arlington.
lGvi Fairbanks, Arlington.
Marvin Berard, Readsboro.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10
With. Macedonian Front Col.
Iapsed and Western Lines
CrumbIing, Germany
Would Negotiate.
"a POINTS AS "BAsIs'
New German Chancellor Claim. Gov.
eminent Now Favors Peace on Lines
Set Forth by American President
-Wilson 10 Asked to Take Initiative
and Ask Other Entente Powers.

Copenhagen, Oct. .7-Prince Maxi
milan Of Baden, the new German inn
perial chancellor. has announced in the
reichstag that he has sent note,
through the Swiss government, to
President Wilson in which he has re-
quested Mr.. Wilson to take up the
question Of bringing about peace and
to communicate with the other bellig-
erents regarding the subject.
The chancellor told the reichstag he
had addressed his note to the president
of the United States because Mr.. Will
son, in his message to congress on
January 8, 1918, and in his later pro-
nouncements, particularly his New
York speech on September %, had pro-
posed a program for general peace
which Germany and her allies could
accept Us basis for negotiations.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10
Montanan seslesed, Slain BY Posse.

Great Falls. Mont, Oct. Frank
sharpless. manager Of a land com.
pany, has been shot and killed in q
battle with sherift's posse. Sharp.
less called on Thomas sommers, fore.
man of stable. and shot him In the
head. He then held up a company car
at the point of pistol and compelled
the driver to take him to his home.
Refusing to surrender, he was be.
sieged by q posse and after hundreds
Of shots had been fired, was killed.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10
tsigned, "w1LHELM."

Foe Still Withdrawing In Belgium.
Washington, Oct. 7.-While Germany
and Austria Hungary are clamoring
for an immediate armistice with an
honorable" peace to follow negotia-
lions in which President Wilson's pro-
nouncements shall be accepted "as Q
basis" the allied armies are still press
ing forward on all fronts and winning
further victories. The Germans every
where are being forced to qiye ground
to the allied troops, and in Belgium the
enemy is steadily being pushed east
ward, and in anticipation Of forced
enal withdrawal, is continuing to make
ready for that eventuality by removing
his guns and otherwise lessening the
value Of his defensive works in the
territory upon and adjacent to the
North sea coast.
Austria Also Favors - Terms.
Amsterdam, Oct. THE new peace
note Of Baron Burian, Austro-Hun-
garian foreign minister, declares that
all Of President Wilson's terms have
been accepted, according to Vienna
dispatch to the Frankfort Zeitung,
which Is quoted In the Dutche Press.
4 According to advices sent through
Berne, Switzerland, BY the Havas
agency, Germany, Austria Hungary
and Turkey have resolved simultAne-
,ously to ask President Wilson to make
representation IN their interest for .
general armistice and negotiations for
. general peace
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10

Gutchksff Murdered by Robbers.
London, Oct Alexander Clutch.
koff. minister Of marine and war In the
Russian cabinet, Of which Prince sLvofe.
was premier, has been murdered By
robbers. according to q dispatch 70.
ceived from Moscow.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10
PLoTTERs SENT TO PRISON
Two Men Convicted Of Attempting q
Destroy War Plant.

Trenton, N. J.. Oct. 7.-Convicted
Of attempting to blow up the Gould
& Eberhardt machinery plant doing
war work at Irvington, DR.. Frederick
M. Bischoff of that place was SEN
fenced in the federal court. here to
26 years in the Maryland penitentiary.
A 15-year term was imposed upon
William Henemyer for completely in
the plot.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10
Air Mali Service SUCCESSFUL.

Washington, Oct. 7.-Air mail ssrv.
foe between Washington, Philadelphia
and New York was conducted In Sep.
TENDER without single interruption.
the Postomce department announced.
September marked the first complete
month Of the service under civilian di.
rection the War department, which
conducted the service ct its inaugura-
ton, having turned over the service
to the Postomce department Aug. II.
In the month there were only three
forced landings and these were MT
such - % Interrupt The 0ighta, ,
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10
Britain Raises More whe.4

London, Oct. 2. Carl vrooman.
American secretary Of agriculture ana,
. member Of the American agricul.
tural mission now visiting Europe
writes congratulating the British M
ton on the enormously increased pro-
duction Of wheat and other foodstufIs.
He says he understands the area tn,
corn has been increased since the war
BY about 100000 acres, or about -
per cent. and asserts that such an In
crease IN food production, In spite of
the great war effort and heavy losses
In men, q amazing.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10
soLEMLY WARNS GERMANY.
France Will Punish Ruthless Acts
Of Vandalism.

Paris, Oct. THE French govern.
ment has issued solemn warning to
Germany and her allies that the de-
vastation of territory from which they.
retreat will be punished inexorably.
The warning says the German peo-
pie who share in the crimes win bear
the consequences with the authors
and that those who order the devasta.
ton will be held responsible morally.
penalty and pecuniarily.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10
| arue Number Of Men Are Killed
and Injured in Powder
Explosion.
FIRE ADDS TO HORROR
Plant Of L. A. Gillespie She'll Load
Ing Plant Near Perth Amboy.
NJ. j., 10 Scene Of
Accident.

Perth, AmbOy, Oct. 7.-Scofe6
Of persons are believed, dead, cas-
ualties are unofficially estimated
at 800 and 1900 workmen are UNI
accounted for as a result Of q Sc
ries Of explosions which de-
stroyed the T. A. Gillespie Shell
Loading company's plant the
largest shell plant in the world,
at Morgan, near here. The first
explosion occurred early Friday
night, and other blasts-many Of
them so severe that New York,
20 miles distant, was rocked as if
by earthquake. and were noted A.,
far as so miles away-followed at
irregular intervals. The blasts
were continuing at noon Saturday.
Estimates Of the dead range
from 80 to $50, but while the ex-
plosions continue there is no op-
portunity of tabulating the death
list. It is estimated that the hos
pital list will be as high as 300.
Hundreds of tons Of TINT, the
highest explosive known, were
stored in the plant, where thou
sands Of high-powered shells were
filed daily. The blasts have ut
terly destroyed the works, and
threaten to carry disaster to other
plants nearby. Property damage
is estimated az high az 100000
900. II
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10

Perth Amboy, N. J., Oct. Tin .
tremendous explosion at the plant OF
the T. A. Gillespie Shell Loading Com
pany at Morgan, near here, from 60
to 100 men were killed and injured.
This explosion, which shook the
countryside for miles around and
caused citizens Of South Amboy to
fee from their homes, was followed
by series Of less severe explosions
and by fire which for hours defied
the efforts Of fire fighters summoned
from all nearby cities and towns.
The number Of dead and injured
cannot be determined, until employees
answer . roll call. Probably 1000
men were in the plant.
20 Doctors Rushed to Scene.
Ambulances sent from here and care
rying Is doctors returned with many
Of the injured and for fear that the
city hospital would not accommodate
all the victims brought here, hotel
was prepared to receive the overflow.
Ambulances dispatched from Elizabeth
and other cities were reported to be
taking other victims to those cities.
United States base hospital No. at
'olonia sent ambulances and doctors
to aid in the rescue work.
The plant was engaged in loading
high explosive shells.
Soldiers Guard Ruins.
With the first explosion government
officials telephoned to nearby camps
for soldiers to serve as guards and
several hundred, with a detachment
Of coast guards, were rushed to Nor.
gan.
The plant, which employs 5000 or
5000 persons. covers an area Of IL
square miles, and comprises many
small buildings, situated along Cheese
quake creek. The first explosion oc-
CURED in one Of these buildings III
which INT was being made and the
flames, spreading to other structures,
caused q series Of further blasts.
The structure first blown up was
soon a roaring furnace and q Gordon
was thrown around it to prevent rela-
tives of men employed at the plant
from rushing into the flames in search
Of their dead.
For hours the firemen could make no
effort to recover bodies owing to the.
intense heat.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10

Chicago, Oct. Corn: October,
$1.31h@1.2SA; November, $1.31A@
LIS. Oats: October, 70A @6S3kc;
November, 707s@6sNc.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10
DAILY MARKET REPORT
Mjnneauolia Grain,

Minneapolis GRAIN
Minneapolis. Oct. 7.-Oats: Octo.
e5sc. Rye: October. ;1.SsES
1.b514; November. s1.59@1.57x.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1918-10-10
Duluth Flax,

Duluth, Oct. 7.-Flaxseed: October,
$3.s6@3.79; November, $s.79@s.7l;
December. $3.75@3.69.