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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-18

We are asked to approve the other
and declare 1t justified in holy
cause.
Japan intends, we are told, in a
limited time to withdraw from Shan
tung and return that country to
China. In every instance in which
japan has pledged herself on IN con-
tinent of Asia to occupy temp )rarily
she has made that occupancy 1erman
en-.
eTho United Stateq exercises SOY.
ereignty in the Philippines. Japan's
expansion is seward as well as land
ward Her ambition covers, the Pa
cific Ocean as well as the Asia,ic
mainland. With Germany in rerpe-
tual intrigue, It is no far inference
tha a practical partnership resulting
from 2 }uun of those two powcr in
Europe and Asia is no ilnpc ssible
even.
Eve have denied japan the right
OF immigration for her subjects. 1t
is a wound in their pride. We are
vulnerable in the Philippines, Our
great friend lies beyond in the people
of the Chinese republic. In our day
Of peril it must be remembered that
the interests Of Great Britain and
Japan in the Orient are Identical.
I'VE can defend ourselves, 1t Will
be a heavy price to pay. but it will be
paid. We may lose the Philippines
Our greatest friend may then be the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-18

the rule Of coyetous desire coupled
with military force.
a'It is material 10 notice under the
Japanese constitution the emperor
has the supreme command OF the
Amy and navy, declares war, makes
lreace and concludes treaties. The
Kaiser could do no more in the days
he menaced Europe and the world
in 1897 Germany, protesting to be
exasperated by The murder of two eX-
lied German missionaries by ignorant
fanatics in Shantung, sent Germany's
waiships to the bay bombarded the
ports, landed troops and occupied ter
ritory In settlement she compelled
the Chinese government to sign a
ninety.nine year lease with conces-
sions.. for railway building and min
ing. A mere lease OF properly by one
government to another doee not di-
vest the lessor Cove ament OF sover-
e{aniy 0vpr terricor5 So leased Japan
entered the war for the express pur-
poae of driving the Germans out OF
leased territory. The expulsion of
Germany gave Japan no sovereign
rights there which she has since as
sumed
"The llarshness of Japanese occu-
patton, the cruelties inflicted on the
helpless inhabitants, the seizure of
property and the resulting looting ir-
resistibly turn ones thought to the
German conduct in Belgium. We de-
nounce one in unmeasured terms.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-18

The bill for this "meal" amounted to
ST27,000,000 TO December l, 1913, the
per capita cost having risen from 4
cents in 1897 to As in 1918.
100000 Pounds Daily.
AT the time Of the armistice, Ameri-
can soldiers In France were consum-
ing 100000 pounds of food daily.
Moving this stupendous quantity over
the 3O00-mlle communication was the
principal obstacle to be overcome.
This and the necessity for conserving
cargo space led directly in the later
months to the shipment of dehydrated
vegetables to the American expedition
AIRY force.
1.-THE problems were solved only by
The assistance of the American food
industry" the report says. and while
instances were found of food spcclfi-
cations being violated, these are de-
clared to have been very few and in
most instances not intentional.
The emergency ration of the Ameri-
can soldier, designed TO be used only
In cases of exit entity. was perfected
during the war to consist of three
cakes of beef, prepared with bread
compound Of ground cooked wheat.
each cake weighing three ounces :;
three one-ounce cakes of chocolate,
ihree-fourths ounce fine salt, and one
dram black pepper.
A special ration was designed for
the use of invalid soldiers. including
potted chicken, dried eggs, buildings,
etc.
Importance attached to the supply
of fresh coffee for the men Is evil
denced by the decision to ship the
bean in the green form and have II
roasted near the front. This led to
the invention of portable roasters,
capable of handling several tons a day.
"Noting that tobacco has established
its claim to recognized place in the
soldiers life" the report says proba-
bly, % per cent of the American expo
dictionary force used the weed in one
form or another. Monthly shipments
averaged 20,000,000 cigars and 425,000,.
600 cigarettes.
The soldiers sweet tooth was salts
fed by n monthly shipment of 100000
pounds of candy during the early part
Of the war, but this was Increased in
November, 1918. to 1.373,000 mounds,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-18
POWERFUL PILE
REMEDY DISCOVERED
! Has Never Failed 10 End slost Obsti-
| nntc Cnsc % Piles In Few Days.


For years II has been proved that So
called external remedies applied to or
inserted in the rcctuin cannot cure
piles and at the best can only give
temporary relief. Surgical operations
also do not remove this cause, but
simply the formation.
This wonderful prescription, known
as Miro Pile Remedy is 80 efficient
in the treatment of piles, that even
chronic eases of from 20 to 30 years
standing with profuse bleeding have
been completely cured in from three
TO ten days. Think of it, Just few
doses of a carefully balanced pres
crlption and the most persistent case
Of nifcs is absorbed. never to return,
lust read what Henry J. Stone Of the
Lorain. Ohio, Fire Department says;
II had bleeding and protruding piles
remedies without result, but was thor
ouEhly cured after taking one bottle
of Miro
=" II used half bottle Of Miro. 1t
worked like a charm. ! no longer sur
fer with bleeding and protrudine piles
BLESSINGS as ! am now enjoying. !
would have used the whole bottle, but
1t was not necessary"
M Pharmacists dispense Miro or can
get it for YOU on short notice. surely
it's worth the little trouble to obtain Il
to he rid Of niles forever.
IldPORTANT-Wh is known as
itching piles are not piles in the true
sense Of the word, although this con-
dttion may accompany trne cas- Of
piles For this condition Miro Pile
Ointment has been prepared as in such
cases IL is not necessary to stakc the
internal prescription.
IL your druggist cannot supply you
we will gladly send either of the above
mail charges paid in receipt of price.
Internal Treatment $3.50, War Tax &c
Ointment soc, War Tax &c extra,
Guaranteed Remedies Co, Elyria Ohio.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-18
SHERMAN ON sHANTuNo
Illinois Senator Sees Worst Tre2ch
ery in tho World.


cry in tho World
Washington, July 17.-Urging me
Senate to refuse acceptance OF the
shantung provision in the Peaee
Treaty, Senator Sherman, Republican
Illinois. declared today that tn sec.
ton giving Japan control OF shan
tung peninsula so taints the nFo Ns
sed altruism with which the LEAGUE
Of Nations was heralded as to cro%n
it as the superlatiye treachery in me
history o. modern times
The provision, asserted the SPEAK
er. would aid Japan in becoming me
sabre RATHER of the world, ana
strengthen her for the day when she
might try, like Germany, for world
empire. In such an oventuality, he
continued and with British and Jap.
naese interests in the Orient "iden-
tical. the United States might well
look to the safety of the Philippine
Mh5 China should be exploited
he said her territory absorbed in ilie
guise of leaseholds, her port cities
dominated by alien powers, her miu-
ing and railway rights seized ~
Japan, does not appear except under
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-18
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@~s'lv Tor sase ssaSsere

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&csrlr Tor sass ssAssere
Children's khaki pants special at 70
cents at the Est. of joe Levin Adv.
The young woman's gym class will
meet at the playground at O'CLOCK
this evening.
Herman Sharpe is spending the
d.s in Williamstown with his aunt,
Mrs. Arthur Darling. i.
Mrs william Wagner Of Troy
spent Thursday with her husband
who is baker in the Davenport bak-
err.
r. M. Paddock, who has been con
fined TO the house for several days by
rheumatism, was today reported TO be
more comfortable.
Walter L. Todd of Webster, Mass,
during the past year an ensign in the
navy. has come to Bennington to live
and has employment with the Hol-
den, Leonard company
A play which no words can do JUS
flee to-an actress who attains the
nnattainable. See the great Nazi-
mova in Eye for Eye and Pathe
News at Harte Theatre today Adv,
Harry Lane. railway postal man on
tho RIM between Bennington and Chat'
ham is confined to his home at Chat
ham by rheumatism and has been OIL
his route during the past two weeks.
Euclid Carter of Providence, r. l.,
and his daughter. Mrs. Harry Earl OF
Amarilla. Tex, are visiting at the
home of Mr.. and airs. Byron NJ Petti-
bone.
Miss Lillian Hoye of Holyoke,
Mass who has been stopping at the
home of Mrs. Emily Marsden OF
Irnion street. left Wednesday for AT
,;neton where she will visit for a few
days returning to BENNINGTON heNl
week IL.
MIR and Mrs. Charles e. Brown %
North street have gone 10 Rutland
for n visit. Mrs. Brown viii remain,
there for some time but Mr.. Bro%n
will come home the first of the week
10 renew his duties at the Cooper
Machine shop.
r w. Bidwell and Arthur Je2hins
md families of Hartford Conn are
expected TO arrive at their camp Tide.
:. Wee" this morning for their amman
vacation. While here the men WIN
conn etc the construction OF gar
age for which the frame has nfcaay
been raised,
Some people gained the impression
in relation TO the proposed trip to
Round Lake next Sunday that autos
would he provided for all who desired
70 go. This is not the case as those
who have not already arranged lor
tronsnortation should consult WAN
ore owning caiaor one OF the many
TAXI drivers. All who. own cars tilat
wIah to Join The party taking ther
fa,Silv and friends with them. are
cordially invited to meet at the Meth-
cdist church at 500. II is planned to
etart together and RAen near the
camp saound wait foAlhll 20 eaten up
and then RIO in and park the cars To-
gother. !. AsAone. going who mas q
spare soat tA2t they aEEG WI iing s s.,
he occuDtedi} ~ a sienfeer OF me Idotu-
edist dli6ir. .3shs1 fatmd would be ap-
preciaiaaa as it is hoped the whole
choir nav Sc able to attend For any
furth3rit Particulars i1Gconsult II T..
GrisyoiA-or f. l.. Bottum. All Of Inc
eatidg places at Round Lake naiag
taxeH.ltd their capacity at this tilnc'
II Snith be wise for those going 70
take a lunch with them. n
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-18

An American soldier claims to have
correspondent with $50 women during
the war. Each one may have thought
he was lonely" hut just walt until
they find out who he is and he enters
another war.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-18

with the end of the war the post
mans bag contains fewer black bor-
dered letters but 1t bears n heavier lot
Of missiYes that the poSmap' knows
are wedding invitations. and that he
Smiles to deliver.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-18
scotland,s Oldest church.

A church at Birpie, not far from
Elgin, Scotland, is believed TO be the
oldes1 house of public f;orsnip still m
use IN that land Tradition says that
it was built in 1885, andfit still posi-
sesses an ancient Celtic bell of ham
mered brass,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-07-18

and the following month the war de-
partment made candy part of the
regulation issue, one and one-half
pounds being issued to each man every
month. A close companion in popu'
iarity was chewing gum, more than
100000 packages a month being con-
sumed.
Economies Effected.
Interesting statistics are given OF
economies effected In changes In de.
sign. For instance, elimination of lac
ings and eyelets in trousers saved ST..
100000, and the redesigning of the
coat cut the cost of this garment So
10000. Expert cutting reduced the
consumption of cloth 23-100 of yard
and saved 100000 yards on the to.
tai order
Innovations resulting from short
ages in material included the substi-
tuition of American dyes for the Ger
nun product aud the use Of yegeta-
BILE "ivory" in bdtton-making.
The activities Of the quartermaster
corps (afterwald taken over largely
by the bureau OF purchase, storage and
supply included also the furnishing OF
hats. shoes, boots, fuel, oil, paint, tools
harness, and harness equipment. and
even music. Prominent composers
volunteered for the work of selecting
a balanced ,ration' of jazz and more
restraining orchestratlons for the army
bands.
To give the American aviator
the surest fuel possible, the depart.
ment took over every drop of "25.7 de
gree fighting naphtha" and confined its
use to the service of planes actually
on the front.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-12
COPPER MARKET
TONE IMPROVED
Better Demand for Spot
Copper Causes Firm
ness in Market.

There was a decidedly better feel
ing in copper stocks Thursday. ac-
cording to J. s. Curtiss & Co. Hotel
Sheldon, and gains were registered
rapidly in the morning trading Well
authenticated reports Of a better de-
mand for spot copper. and with in
creasing sales of the metal on New
York motal exchange. there was con-
slant absorption of all the copper is
sues Utah copper was a conspicuous
issue, for after opening at IS advanced
as high as 90is. a new high record for
this year. kennecott also was ex-
tremelr active and strong. selling
above Al: while Miami Ray and other
higher. BY noon the market in cop
pers was broadening constantly and
there were heapy dealings in Ana
conda. which sold from 73 to "a Chino
was up from ASK to 465s, and Shat
tuck Arizona sold at 15L and 151k. A
firm and better tone in the general
market was helping coppers in the
early afternoon trading. with prices
at their best for the day.
Curb Issues were firm and in good
demand. and there was local buying
in Howe Sound. Verde Combination
and Silver King of Arizona Miami
Consolidated Copper company, issued
notice to stockholders asking for an
option on all outstanding stock There
was very sharp upward rise of DEM
Arizona stock. being quoted "a to 27.
which is the highest price it has sold
at in several years. Reports from the
property indicate that all water trou-
bic has been overcome and important
new ore bodies uncovered.
#r.fa T.rH
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-12
Livestock Market

Chicago. H. June L Omitted States Bu-
reau OF Markets l-Hogs-Receipts $4,000
market active % TO CSC higher than yes
terday's average Pigs. strong TO 25e
higher. Top. Seo-S5. bulk. $50. 30 q &c 15.
heavyweight. sea-5O T20.75- rnediumweight
s2o-45 q $3.50 lightweight 50 100 20 So
light-light- $3.50 20-e5: heavy packing
sows. smooth. s2eG 20.4o. packing sows,
rough, $3.50 20. pigs $3.50 a1S5o
Cattie-Receipts. 1900: q few sales Of
yearling and medium grade steers. steady;
others and choice stock. steady to 25c
lower; calves and bulls. strong to higher:
feeders. weak. Beef steers. medium and
heavyweight. choice and prime SIS Al 1888;
medium and good S1e-25 q 1910; common.
Si101225. lightweight. good and choice.
$3.50 I1f-15- common and medium, SO
Il275: butcher cattle. hsifers. s7-75 q -
cows, $50 1878; butcher cattle. heifers.
S7.75 G13. cows. $3.50 1915. Gamers and
cutters IS G7-750s veal calves. light and
handyweight. s15-58117. feeder steers
Ss-75 g Is: stocker steers. $3.50 1913
Sheep-Rsceipts. 21.0o0- few early
sales OF lambs. steady: later trade. mostly
CSC lower: sheep. fully steady. lan1bs, 81
pounds down. $3.50 G15-757 IS pounds up.
Sle.25 q 1875 cullS and common. $50 Il
springs. Sl6-0eG1S-75s yeariing wethers,
Slo-15<e13s ewes medium good and choice,
S7.50Gs- calls and common SS-25 7-25-
Kansas City Livestock. Close.
Kansas City. No. June Il tUnited
States Bureau OF Observation-Disclosures
ceipts. 1000: higher TOP. so0.So; heavies.
$4,000 3Q-S5. mediumweight. S1o504 20.s5
lights. s2o-ssas0T5; ught-lghts. s2e9
21.50
cattie-Receipts. $500. beet and feeders
steady; veal steers. strong heavy beef
steers. choice and prime. S15-1o 1910:
medium and good. S13Q15. common. sl1-5e
G13.s0s lightweight, good and choice
s12.S5 1918; commsn and medium. Ss50
6151o. butcher cattle. heifers. S7414s
COWS. s6.e5 6I275; Gamers and cutters.
$500 $50; veal calves. light and handy
weight, s1225 G14-75s feeder steers. So S5G
1850; stocker steers. $40 G13-fo.
Shesp-Receipts. 5000, steady Lambs
81 pounds down. S1S-25 1875: IS pounds
up S1561f-25; cuils and cou-Don- $50
1878: yeariinE wethers. s11913.25; ewes
s7G9.5os ewes. culls and common SAG
Denver Livestock. Close.
Denver, Colo. June 12--Catt Receipts
350o: steady. Beef steers. sl29l4.75:
cows and heifers. ss-50G12- stockers and
feeders. $3.50 1L5e: calves. 114qI6-
Hor=Receipts, 200. market higher
Top S39.50. bulk. $50. 20 2o-so.
Sheep-Receipts. 1000. steady Wethers
sz0G1o-25; ewes. s12415. spring lambs
Fort Worth Livestock. Close.
Fl Worth. Tex. June 12--Cattle--Rs-
ceipts. 5eee. Market steady Beeves. $3.50
G1a.50s stockers. 81 $50: COWS. 81 9-se;
heifers. Ss0125o; bulls. S5ds. calves,
Hos=Receipts. 1909: 1sse5s higher
Feavv, $1,000 G29.T5; medium. s3o.25 g
1850: light s296 20-5o; mixed. $50 20
common. S1sG1s; pigs. si39is.
No sheep.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-12
PETITION REFERENDUM VOTE
ON PROHIBITION IN N. M.

Santa Fe, n. NJ, jane 12.-Petition
for a referendum vote at the next
general election on the national pro-
hibition amendment was filed Thurs
day morning with secretary of state
Martinez. The petition carries $1,000
signatures. which number exceeds by
5000 the number required
The New Mexico legislature last
January. as one Of the first Of its acts,
passed a resolution ratifying the ma
tiona amendment. However. the state
constitution provides for submission
OF such issues TO a vote of the people
whenever there is presented petition
carrying the signatures OF not less
than Is percent o. the number OF
voters in the last general election No
legislature since the constitutional
convention has enacted any measure
for carrying out this provision Of the
constitution, but il is held that the
constitution itself provides the ma
chinery.
The law firm Of A. B. Renhan. of
Santa Fe. is looking after the legal
end OF the matter. The Antisaloon
lea que has asked secretary Martinez
for a hearing on the question
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-12
STOCK PRICES
SWEPT UPWARD
apprehension Over Money
Conditions Subsidies, Civ
ing Fresh Buying Power.

New York. June r. Subsistence Of ap-
areheusion o-er money conditions or the
rock market today Greeted fresh buyins
power. which swept prices upward on th-
stock exchange for 4 time today in a COM
operations. Sales approximate 100000
shares The closing was heavy.
Liberty bond final prices today we're.
z1ss $50: first IS $500; second IS 1857
1rst sEs $3.50. second AIS. 9f--A; third
KS. e5.-4; fourth rs. e4-e6; Victory Ssts,
Io6S0; Victory. zas. 1886
Bulls Show Some Life.
There was a partial revival : bullish
interest at the opening Of the stock mar
kst today. At which the shorts took
fright ard covered extensively IL some
issues Upward movements N particular
shares had . good effect on sentiment
Tobaccos continued their recent suhstan-
fiaI rise and there was some improve
ment also in the steel and oil groups
and BALDWIN Locomotive General Motors
gained points Elsewhere some slight
recessions appeared
Gains Oufmeasure Losses
On the stock market today stocks were
supplied on the early rise. bu- after the
Iist had digested these offerings. the ad-
rance was resumed with the substantial
gains far outmeasurinE the early recess
sious- Conspicuous strength was shown
by International Harvester. leather. ferti-
lizer and food shares Crucikie and Beth
iehem Sleeps and shippings. tobaccos, pub
lie utilities and motors. the advances rang
ing from / 10 5 points.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-12
COTTON DROPS;
THEN GOES Up
Poor Wire Service Is One
Of the Causes Of the
Early Decline.

New Orleans, Ia, June 1.-THE poor
wire service and the falling price OF
English consols caused selling enough in
the early trading in cotton today to put
prices off 81 TO a points, but scattered
showers over the belt with indications
Of more TO come brought in moderate sup
port on which partial recovery was made
At the end OF the first half hour Of ISL
ness the market stood ) TO points under
the close Of yesterday
Cotton opened steady. July, 81; Oc-
tober. S29.s5; December, s2s-le; Janu-
airy. S2S.SS; March. $3.50.
widespread complaints q abandoned
acreage increased the demand and the
market rose strongly, standing toward
Noon 81 10 - points higher than the clos
ing level OF yesterday
Spot cotton steady. IS points up. Sales
on the spot. 216s bales; 10 srrive. 1140
bales Low middliug. S27-l3s- middhns,
S31-SS- good middling. S52-sS- Receipts,
$3.50 bales. stock. 412.S17 bales
A quiet but very firm marlSei developed
At / o'clock prices were 81 10 So points
above the final quotetlons OF yesterday
New YORK cotton, Close
New York. June 12--Cotton futures
closed steady. July. 31-f5; October. $3.50 :
December. 30.63. January. 50-s2; March
s0.2e.
Spot. steady; middling, 1855
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-12
treasury RELIES LARGELY
ON SALE OF W. S. STAMPS

Washington. d. C.. June dz.-sale of
savings STAMPS and certificates viii
be relied upon by the treasury TO
supply a large part Of the goverif-
uert's financial needs during the
period OF transition and the thrift
campaign Etartei during the war will
be continued as a permanent part q
the Governments fiscal policy.
Were got to borrow more money
10 meet cur obligations. secretary
Glass today told officials OF the y
federal reserve districts. gathered to
discuss plans for the thrift campaign
in the next six months TO get that
money" he Continued. eve must sell
more savings stamps and certifi-
us-csH
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-12
ON TRIAL 70 RRECEIYING
CASE OF STOLEN SHOES

/ Charged with receiving and conceal
Sus stolen property. Jesus cullen IS
on tfiaI before judge E. 3. McClin-
took in the county court It is al
legged thar Cullen purchased a case
containing Il pairs OF shoes which
he knew had been stolen Guillermo
Arroyo recently was sentenced TO
three years in the penitenfiary for
the alleged theft OF the shoes
According TO the Information
AKA inst Cullen he purchased the
shoes fresn Arrova for SIS, and their
real value is s2s.20- CULLEN IS charged
with taking the shoes 10 Las Cruces.
y Il. where he sold them 10 a mer-
chant The alleged theft OF the shoes
was discovered when the merchant in
las Cruces wrote 10 the company
which manufactured the shoes re-
aarding his purchase.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-12

DAD roads hold few terrors for the
II new signal radio motorcycles
which have just been completed by
the seventh field signal battalion at
Fort Bliss. During a recent trip to
Alamosordo. where the outfit sent
radio messages TO the Fort Bliss
station. the men encountered some OF
the worst roads in the southwest
The heavy white sand formed a drag
on the cars. which were carrying the
entire radio pack set In spite OF this
fact, however, TIE return trip q dis
lance Of los miles. was covered in
four hours travelling time, with the
consumption OF 81 gallons Of gaso-
line. The wonderful saving feature
OF the new outfits, both in personnel
and in forage and equipment. is ex-
pected to win the approval Of the war
department. and 10 result in the