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The sun., 1919-06-01
BURLESON ACTS TO
AVERT WIRE STRIKE
Atlanta Union Leaders Reply,
"Reinstate Discharged
Workers."
TOMORROW rs TINE LIMIT
Nationwide Walkout Of Tele-
graph and Phone Work.
ers Threatened.
TOMORROW is TIME LIMIT

ATLANTA, May 31.-Diferences be-
tween the Southern Ben Telephone and
Telegraph Company. and employees,
which, according to labor leaders, will
result in a nationwide strike of tele-
graph operators, telephone and electrical
workers unless settled by Monday, have
been referred to the Government wire
operating board in New York for adj
justment.
J. Epps Brown, president Of the South
ern Bell Company, In making this an
nouncement tonight denied there had
been discrimination against employees
because of union membership.
Members Of a union committee which
presented to the company to-day an ui-
timatum calling for the reinstatement
OF fourteen telephone operators who,
they asserted. had been discharged be-
cause of membership in the Commercial
Telegraphers' Union said that a nativn-
wide strike would. be called at 8 p. NJ.
Monday unless demands were met. Mr..
Brown said that only six of $50 women
operators in Atlanta had been dis
charged since May 1 and that the conl-
pany made no distinction between union
and non-union employees"
Union leaders said tonight they had
received a telegram from Postmaster
General Burleson requesting that they
take no decisive position pending an In
vestigation. Their reply, they said, was
! that the only way to avert the strike
was for the telephone company to re-
instate the discharged operators by noon
Monday and that an investigation could
| be made later.
MONTREAL, May SIS. J. Konnen-
| kamp, president Of the Commercial
Teiegraphers Union. confirmed here to-
day reports from Washington that a
4 general strike of telegraph and cleo
trical workers throughout tine United
States would be called Monday unless
discharged members OF the union in
Atlanta. Ca, were reinstated. The
union leader, who left here for Wash
ington, declared the strike had been
| called to enforce recognition Of the right
| to unionize.
A vote in favor OF the strike was taken
May s. Mr.. Konnenkamp said. The
demands In addition to the right OF
| organization. include the privilege Of col
lective bargaining, higher wages and
Standardization Of pay. During the
strike. he added, railroad telegraphert
had pledged themselves not to handle
commercial messages.
POSTMASTER General Burleson issued
Bulletin No. in September last pro-
hibiting the discharge Of workers solely
on account of their Union membership
said Mr. Konnenkamp. ''Since then WI
have been trying to have Mr. Burlesor
compel the Western Union and the vari-
GUS Bell telephone companies to carry
out his orders. We have not been sue.
cessful 50 far in preventing the com
panies from discharging employees be-
cause they Joined our union. and because
Of this have given instructions to our
general organizer. c. f. Mann. now In
Atlanta. TO sanction strike unless these
| workers are reinstated."
The sun., 1919-06-01
Fourth Crossing Victim Dies.

TACOMA. n. H.. May 31.-Lowell Spear
OF State Line, Mass. died here to-day
Of injuries received Thursday when a
Boston and Maine Railroad train struck
an automobile, killing three persons. He
was a nephew of Miss E. NJ. Mattison
of Auburndale, Mass. one of those killed
Lieut.. Commander w. G. Richardson, o.
s. N, of Newton, Mass. who was OPP
Grating the machine. and his son. Fred
erick C. Richardson were the other vic
tins
The sun., 1919-06-01
SINKS OFF SANDY HOOK.

The Mary A. Hall. a schooner of 3s1
tons gross, hailing from Stonington
Conn. sank yesterday off the West Bank
lighthouse. near Sandy Hook. The YES
sci went aground on Romer Shoals
Tuesday. but was fioated the same daN
without assistance. She had cleared
from New York for Buenos Ayres.
Observers ashore at Sandy Hook re-
ported yesterday that when sighted the
ships mainmast was broken and the
mizzenuast had fallen. The schooner
was built at Belfast. Me- in 1882.
The sun., 1919-06-01
Jersey Postmen Seek Raise.

TRENTON. May 31.-Resolutions passed
yesterday by the New Jersey Association
of Letter Carriers here to the effect that
$1,000 year maximum salary Is made
quate under present living conditions and
that there should be a maximum of pay
Of $4,000 a year and a minimum Of
$500 were forwarded to-day to the Ma
tional Association of Letter Carriers.
The sun., 1919-06-01

>. CaHIlHg bOIIer COmpIeIe WICh TACK
STAR capacity; made of heavy Charcoal
Tin. regularly 4.60, BIS
Preserving Kettles made of highly pol
ished Aluminium, with cover; 6-quart ca
pacity. regularly ESQ, 1.A6
The sun., 1919-06-01
Noteworthy Offerings
DINNER SERVICES
For Wedding Gifts

American Porcelain Sets; dainty pink
rose border design with blue relief in
double gold line; exceedingly beautiful; lot
pieces. regularly $500, $500
American Porcelain Sets with pink rose
panels; gray or black background; with
gold edge. regularly 1880, Be. 90
= Nippon China Sets,--hand-painted bor-
der design, with enameled floral pattern in
Oriental color effects; open stock; three
choice patterns; 101 pieces. 1880
regularly 5000
American Porcelain Sets; coin gold band,
hairline and handles; also laurel leaf bor-
der; 101 pieces; open stock. 47.5O
regularly $500
Nippon China Sets; hand-painted wreath
border design in Oriental colors; 101
pieces; open stock. 65. ono
regularly 1000 Oo
The sun., 1919-06-01
ANNOUNCEMENT

We have received most attractive Sc
lection of Pottery and beautiful Wrought
Iron Lamps with hand decorated Parch-
ment Shades, exquisitely executed.
Also a splendid assortment of Poly
chrome Lamps, Candlesticks and superb
statuary.
Excellent gifts for June brides.
The sun., 1919-06-01
Exceptional Values
B ED COVER RING S

White Blankets,-pink or blue borders.
single size. pr. $50, $50 and 900
double size. pr. $50, $50 and 100
Gray Blankets,-pink or blue borders. >.
pair AIS, 600 and $50
Indian Blankets. 800. each CTS
Comfortables,- figured Silkoline, cotton
filled. 1885
Figured Silkoline, plain borders, cotton
filled. 3.65
Bed Spreads, hemmed, Mar
settles patterns. LIS and 2.45
Satin Marseilles-hemmed.. ..........
each IT'S and 3.75
Crinkled Dimity-hemmed. ..........
- 2.65 and 3.75
The sun., 1919-06-01
BEDS & BEDDING

Brass Beds,-square top rods in bright
or satin finish. regularly $500, $3.50
Three-piece Cottage Beds with link fab
ric Spring attached. 14.75
regularly 100
Silk Floss Mattresses with French roll
edge regularly 5000, $3.50
Cotton Felt Mattresses with special roll
edge. regularly 1900, 1900
Special Felt Mattresses; So pounds. -.
regularly 1000, 100
Upholstered Box Springs; hair top. -.
Special, $500
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-07

boro dateline.
Doubling ThCmases still continue to
ask about that bear which the great
drive at White hill failed to get last
Saturday. The Globe correspondent
sent word that the bear had tried to
meet the rarity, but was trapped on
the way. though he got as far as
Wardsboro To settle all doubts,
John II. Keleghan Of Wilmington had
his photograph taken with the bear
and two friends OF the bear,
He then undertook to photograph
bear with Bert Wilder proprietor OF
the Wardsboro House, and Dana Stat
ford OF Brattleboro, the men who ac-
tually got the bear Mr. Kelashan.
however. was not photographer and
the pictures were failures Mr. Will
der Was fuzzy. Mr. Stafford was fuzzy
and the bear was mere dark spot
between them>
The other pictures serve, however
to settle the question of whether there
was Wardsboro bear and clears ut
terry he reputation of Kern Adams.
the Brattleboro man whose press a
eenting started 1875 hunters out on
Saturday morning on a bearless bear
hume
Mr. Stafford and Mr. Wilder are we'll
known hunters in WIndham county
This is their sixth bear in three years.
Last year they got three and there
is still time this year to equal that
record Mr. Wilder has got great
many deer also. and his marksman-
ship is the more remarkable because
he shoots left handed. resting the fore
stock Of his gun over his right arm
C. what IS left of it,
lie had The misfortune Of losing his
right arm below the elbow a good
many years ego IN sawmill accident.
which forced him to give up farming
and take % bookkeeping Dana Stat
ford Is good hunter and fisherman,
and runs a farm in GIattleburo Three
weeks ago, just by way of giving the
people in the back towns treat, he
hired an airplane which was taking
passengers I'D at BrattlSburo. and for
and hour flew over Wardsboro, STRAIT
ton and Jamaica, dropping a letter TO
Nh Wilder. his fellow huntsman,
The bear was a young one and
weighed something near 200 pounds.
He was caught in a trap which Mr.
Wilder had set and the two men found
him there and shot him. The pelt,
which is u Hue enc is being cured at
BrattlehorC.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-07
BENNING TON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

The Red Cross-the best antidote
for the poisons of war.
There can be no vacation this year
for the American Red Cross.
Yrs Edward f. Riley of Division
street is confined to the house by i'll
ness
H. E. Estes returned Thursday eve
ming from business trip to New
York
Chauncey Plumb has moved from
Dewey street to tenement ON JET
ierson street.
Mrs Robert Fl. Merrill, of Old Ben
nington entertained a few friends at
a matinee party Thursday afternoon.
John Nash, who for the past year
and half has been Knights of CO.
lumbus secretary at Camp Dix, return
ed the first Ok The week TO his home
here.
Notice-A new line of work shoes
and rubbers at lowest prices in town.
Special lot of boys heavy shoes, sizes
2 to ; IL at $2.75. Also full line Of
misses and childrens shoes, prices
right at Leonard's, Willoubhbys base
ment. Adv 46t2
The Red Cross is the great Neigh
Dor. If the world is made little
more comfortable, a little happier, a
little stronger for the struggle of life
through its effort, the Red Cross is
content. '-Josephus Daniels, Secre
tary of the Navy.
Mr. and Mrs Frank Keryin have re.
ceiyed word from their son, Francis
" Kervin. who a few weeks ago
Joined the United States navy inform
ing them that he is stationed on the
q. S. S New Jersey and that in a few
days he would leave for cruise OF
the far east.
Bessie Love in Carolyn of the
Corners" Naughty Wife" Fox
comedy. and Al Benson will sing
Madelon the great French Military
ballad featuring Robert Anderson and
Daddy Longlegs' with scenes out CT
the great photo play featuring Mary
Pickford Harte Theatre today, ADV
The English Political Situation"
is the topic that will be presented at
the meeting OF The Fortnightly Satur.
day afternoon, at O'Clock The Rev.
George A. Buttick of Rutland is the
speaker Both The timeliness Of The
topic and the qualifications of the
speaker should attract large com
pany The attendance OF men will be
Welcome The price of guest tickets
in twenty-five cents Any who have
names to propose for membership
viii please telephone them to the
president or the secretary before Sat
urday noon
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-07
Bennington, Vt.
- SS5ES Sa555E

has filed a petition in bankruptcy in
the United States clerks Office in Bur
lington His assets are given as $500
of which 1910 is claimed exempt, and
his liabilities are S575.
There is possibility that the Frank
lin county fair may be held in ST. Al
bans hereafter, a deal having been put
through whereby A, j. and Josephine
Prairie sold to Bruce r. Collins the
Blue Bonnet park.
Mrs. Perley F. Hazen, a singer CT
considerable note, woman's club work
or and for number of years mem
Der of the board to state institutions
in Vermont died at her home in St.
Johnsbury Monday
Leon Otis. l6, left his home in JET.
fersonville Thursday, after an alterca-
ton with his father, who is now bend
ing every energy to locate his son.
Harry G Otis, the fater, traced him as
far rs Burlington. where he lost track
of him.
Milo r. Juckett of Poultney, we'll
known trapper, pleaded guilty in court
Monday TO n charge of setting traps
at the entrance of muskrat houses or
places to be used as houses in the win
ter He was fined SO and costs OF
$495. tJhich he paid,
Pestered by boys who came to his
Premises, just outside the village of
North Danville, on Halloween night;
w J Hopkins fired at them with a
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-07
ANNUAL W. c. 7. U. CONVENTION
Held Meeting In 81. Johnsbury Oct.
2c to %.

The 44th annual convention Of the
Vermont Womans ohrlstial Temper.
sucC -Gion .;as'hcld II Tie Methodist;
t"-sco. a. chur.h n ST. Johns5urv.
OCTOBER % to "a.
'.E " ednesGay efon.0s words OF
welcome were given from The yariols
churches fEe Women club the
schools, the Commercial club and the
w. c. T. IT, each recognizing the TACT
that the w c. T. IT, had been a power
in the temperance reform and we're
worthy of the best en- ertainment St
Johnsbury could give.
Mrs. Albee in response reminded
the audience that the constitutional
amendment was an answer to PRAYER
and sufficient reward for the many
years of strenuous work in which the
organization had been engaged
Thursday morning after the deyot.
ional service the president gave Ee.
annual address. She spoke OF the
splendid victory the temperance
forces had won, and praised Vermont
white ribboners for their patience ana
perseverance and their sacrifices dur
ing the war The battle was not yet
finished. Public sentiment in form of
existing laws must be made. The
secretarys report showed much faith.
tul work done in every county in the
various departments Each told how
its department responded to the ma
tions needs Thursday evening 4 sill
yer medal contest was held. five
Young ladies' competed for the prize
Each recitation was specially inter
esting and held the close attention
Of every one present.
Friday morning the election Of of
ieers resulted as follows: Mrs. Min
ME l.. Pearson, president; Mrs Elsie
Pease Barney. secretary; Mrs. w l..
Archer Rutland treasurer. Friday
afternoon a valuable address was
given on Nermonts Neglected Chill
dren which was plea from a repre-
sentative OF the Children's Aid Socie-
ty Of Vermont for the w. c. T. L. to
cooperate with them in this work.
Also an address on Citizenship from
ne Woman Point of View by Dr.
Marion Harton
Inc jubilee nOur was most interest
ing when each union told how was
3ised it's quota for the Jubilee fund.
A trile more than half 1f Vermont's
quota is now in The hands of the state
treasurer. The cause is most
worthy one and should have the gen
erous support of every one who loves
God and home and native land.
The browning event of the conven-
ton was the address on ''Clinch tho
Victory" by Mrs Ella A. Boole Pin d
of Brooklyn, n Y She traced the
movement from it's feeble
beginning to the present time and.
urged the necessity Of standing firm
and united and pointed out some OF
the ways in which we may Clinch the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-07
VERMONT NEWS
Items Of Interest from Various Part:
of the State.

Items Of Interest from Various Parts
of the State.
Ben Seabury of Brandon shot good
sized black bear in North Goshen last
week
Raymond Bowen and Albert r.
Knight of Rutland shot black bear in
Pittsfield Sunday that weighed $50
pounds.
Frank Bessett has at his home in
Ferrisburg . chrysanthemum plant on
which are 245 blossoms, besides a
large number of buds.
Stoves 0sancn OF the American Lee
gion has been named the Donald Nc
Mahon post, in memory of the young
seaman from that town who died While
in training.
The last infantile paralysis clinics
of the year are to be held at various
points in the state this month. Only
eight cases of the paralysis were re-
ported in Vermont during the year.
William S. Simmonds of Springfield
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-07
BANISH CATARRH
Hyomci for Two Minutes and
Relieve stuffed Up Head

If YOU want TO get relief from ca
tarrh. cold in the head or from an irri-
tltiuE cough in the shortest time
breathe Hyomei.
open up your nose i'm two minutes and
allow you to breathe freely.
Hyomei is made chiefly from a
soothing. healing antiseptic oil, that
comes from the eucalyptus forests Of
inland Australia, where Catarrh.
As. l'."@ brr cm1s "n"slt1i9 tnr
~, Pneumonia and Consumption were
never known to exist.
~ FViri plttsitrt Md "1Sv f1
breathe. Just pour n few drops into
the hard rubber inhaler, use as direct
ed aud relief is almost certain
A complete Hyomei outfit, including
inhaler and one bottle of Hyomei. costs
hut little at Gokays and druggists
everywhere. If you already own an
inhaler you can get an extra bottle OF
llyOmei at druggists,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-07
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

A special meeting of the Athletic
Association was held Wednesday af-
ternoon in the assembly room. Mr..
Holloway explained the yolley ball
series which is planned, and Mr.. Met
calf told how the teams would be or.
ganized.
Friday morning, Oct. 51st Division
IA had charge of the assembly period.
An interesting program was carried
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-07
out.

out.
Wednesday morning Leon Pa,Ser
took entire charge Of the assemh y,
being assisted by the pupils Of Diyil-
ion 2B.
Robert Holden has been appointed
to write the Junior High School
Notes for publication in the Banner
A series CT volley ball games be.
tween the different classes of the Jun
Tor High school will be played at the
Y. NJ. c. A. on Saturday afternoons
beginning November 8, at p. N.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-07

Il c;. IS.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-07
TRAP INTERPRETED
WITH BEARS PLANS

Started from Wardoboro to Meet Hunt
ers, hut COULDN'T Get Through
Kern Adams VindicattI
The Boston Globe on Tuesday pub
lished picture OF 4 bear trapped by
Bert Wilder and Dana Stafford, to-
gether with a picture of John H. Kela-
CHAN Of Wilmington and two others.
In connection with the picture was
the following story under a Wards
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-28
IYCFUNf THFiATER.

"Mirandv Smiles" with Vivian Mar
tin, is picture which pleases every
one and it is playing at the Lyceum
today and tomorrow. The picture is
said to offer Miss Martin the sort of
role in (which she excels, that of
buoyant, courageous little girl who
strives to help others and who is al
ways optimistic in the face of dis
couraging conditions. Douglas Mac
Lean, who will be remembered for
his excellent work in support of
Mary Pickford, has the leading role Of
Teddy. the musician, and the other
members of the supporting cast are
said to do excellent work in their re-
spective portrayals. The vaudeville
includes three good acts. The next to
the last episode of the Houdini serial
is on the program along with Fatty
Arbuckle in "The Sheriff.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-28
FOX,S THFATER.

Fox's offers Theda Bara, Tom Mix
and Pearl White tonight with an ex-
cellent vaudeville show.
Theda Bara has a way all her own
of killing wicked men. In when
Men Desire" the William Fox super
production which opened at FoX's
yesterday, the audience gasped in
horror when the arch vampire admin
istered the death blow with q gleam-
ing dagger. Miss Bara appears in q
startling role in when Men Desire"
She plays the part of a young student
of music, who is naturally shy and
modest: but fate forces her to parade
as an infamous woman. With great
aversion she dons the garments and
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-28
II YEAR ROMANCE
ENDS IN WEDDING
Joseph Paquette of This City and
Miss Eugenic Leclerc Met in
Montreal i'm 1907.

Joseph Paquette and Miss Eugene
Leclerc were married by Rev Martin
Eaudian in St. Johns German Luther
an church last night following a ro-
nance extending over a period of
II years. Paquettte, who until two
weeks ago was Private Joseph Pa
Miss Leclerc in Montreal in 1907
when on a visit to his sister, Miss
Emma Paquette. At that time both
Miss Emma Paquette and Miss Leclerc
were student nurses in the Montreal
hospital They met and parted in
1907 and until a month ago, Meth Ter
had seen the other for IL years.
About a month ago, Miss Leclerc,
who had been transferred from the
Montreal hospital to the Joan Of Arc
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-28
NUNS MURDER CASH, Up.
Change of Venue Granted to Woman
Indicted i'm Michigan

Traverse City, Mich., March Is
The trial of Mrs. Stanislawa Lypchin-
ski, charged with the murder of Sis
ter Mary Johns, a Felcian nun, who
disappeared from the convent at Isa-
dore II years ago, was transferred to
Leland, when the case came up yes
terday at GreiliCkVille, near here,
On contention of the defense that
the warrant on which an aged priests
hOusekeeper was arrested was illegal
lN issued, the defendant was released,
but was arrested later on warrant
obtained by the prosecutor at Leland
where the case is scheduled to open
today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-28

|ippeH on ans
hurried doNil,
|Sfhs from Fhs Dros 49, 49,
1slsro i gasa an v task with Shame
Regard of. nySnother's house,
LsIsece o t-''never forget the coz
hd the places which won't De
Dressing Richard Second.
las the traditional click and a
|e' which I gave eVerythias'
deed, anything else was scarce
|ded, for the appearance Oh
was really must creditable to
housekeeping. Besides,
il things were really in disor-
ickv would never notice 1t IN
i Of being at hcme again.
! only one place did l linger'
nat tho space before the hre-
In the library, in which JIM
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-28
MOTHER GRAY'S POWDERS
RENEEIT MANY CHILD Il

Thousands of mothers have found Mother
Grays Sweet Powders an excellent remedy
for children complaining of headaches,
colds, feverishness. stomach troubles and
other Irregularities from which children
suffer during these days and excellent
suits accomplished by it's Used by
mothers for 80 years. Sold by Drug
gists everywhere.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-28

- tIIts7 1'Os5to1 10er'F III
5ylgYE III their review of the produce
ton, cit is believed by many Ameri-
cans that this country has a monopoly
on the first class moving picture ac-
tresses. but in 1.-THE Girl From the
Marsh Croft the acting goes far be-
yond that Of most of the popular
American artists
THE Girl From the Marsh Croft
will be presented at the Lyceum three
days, with daily matinee, commencing
Monday. March 81. Prices, matinee
% and so cents. Evening, 25c, soc,
Use
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-28
RUB RHEUMATIC PAIN
RIGHT OUT-TRY TT
Don't suffer! Instantly relieve aching
muscles, nerves and joints with
est. Jacobs Liniment"

What's rheumatism 2, Pain only!
Stop drugging! Not one case in
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Jacobs Liniment' has relieved millions
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half century, and is just as good for
sciatica, neuralgia, lum bago, back
ache, sprains and swelIngs
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1919-03-28

Week Beginning Monday Night.
Cohan and Harris present "GOTNG
UP" q musical comedy sensation,
- Broadway favorites. Augmented
orchestra