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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-15
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News of the Town and Village Told
Briefly for Busy Readers

Mr. and Mrs. Karl o. Estes are in
Troy for the day
| Daniel Barber of Maple street is
confined to the souse by severe cold.
Walter Harvey of east Main street
began work Thursday for the H. c.
White company.
/ Mrs. j. w. Pierce of Gage street is
undergoing treatment at the Putnam
Memorial hospital.
Dill pickles, sweet sour and sweet
mixed pickles and horse radish at
Estes market. Adv
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph f. Niles re-
turned Friday from a motor trip
through New York state.
Light and dark honey in the comb
and extracted honey in glass iars
at Estes market Adv.
Aunt Jamimas and Pillsbury's pan
cake -four, Wild Forest and Excellent
Cane and Maple syrup, and three
flavors of Karo at Estes market. Adv
Now is the time for men to grab
the tan or black Goodyear welt shoes
at the prices we are selling them for
today; black $525, tan $3.50. Leon
ards, Willoughby's Basementr-Adv
Students of the Mission School are
reminded that the gong rings at $50
in the chapel of the Congregational
church Sunday afternoon. Members
of the school should endeayor not to
be tardy or absent.
A rumor has been current about
town the past couple days to the eff
feet that a man was found dead at
the American House as the result of
drinking a preparation containing
alcohol. The rumor is correct with
one exception. The American House
in which the dead man was found is
located in White River Junction.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-11-15
BENNING ron BRIEFS
News Of the Towr ard Village Tot
Briefly for husy Readerr

Clarence Waite Of North Benning
ton, who is employed by the H. C
White company lost a portion of the
first two fingers on his right hand
Wednesday while operating a saw.
The public is cordially invited to the
services of the First Baptist church w
g. Towart pastor. Church school at
9:45. Let every one try to be on time
Morning worship at II a. m. Subject
of the Junior talk Jesus Visits Nazar
eth Adult theme, The Solver OF
the Good Seed Mems class meets
after the service. School of Missions
at $50. Evening service $50
Theme of sermon, What Men Glory
In
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
BOURGEOIS SUPPORTS LEAGUECONSTITUTION IN MASTERY SPEECH

when further discussions take place to state more definitely our views on some details. Signor Orland has said how difficult it seemed at the begin ming to conciliate two apparently con- tradictory principles-that of sover- eighty of nations and that of the limi- tations that nations must accept, Tn order to secure the reign of right and justice. That conciliation has taken place without effort. and we have demonstrated movement. as Signor Or lando said. by walking.
 Prevent War Renewal
 We rise to present the renewal of war like that which we have just seen; we rise at the appeal of all those who have fallen to spare their off spring the renewal of such an ordeal We are persuaded that no war in the future can be limited to a small area The inter- dependence of the different parts and different interests of the world has become such that no con- flict can be limited. It is that the whole world may keep itself from danger, that we today have ordained that right and justice must be the basis of settlement in all the conferences. In view of just people there are no small and no great states All are and all will be equal before the principle oI international justice and in the tribunal that will give the decisions, the judge. will sit, not as the representatives ot ! Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
BUILDING STRIKE IS NOW UP TO WAR BOARD

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Federal con- ciliators had failed tonight to effect a settlement in the national strike called for Monday of union workers in all the basic building trades em- ployed on contracts held by members of the Building Trades Employers association, but announced that union leaders had agreed to submit the case to the national war labor board.
 The strike, called in sympathy with that of the brotherhood of carpenters and joiners, who are demanding an in crease in pay of a dollar a day, was authorized today by the executive council of the building trades depart ment of the American Federation of Labor, and ratified later by the presi- dents of the various unions.
 Federal Commissioner Henry J. Skeffington, who has been working on the case and who declared that the strike will seriously interfere with Bosbn's plans for construction" es- timated that nearly 100000 men throughout the country would he thrown out of work.
 Union leaders estimated that ninety per cent of the building contracts for the government would be affected.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16

PARIS. Feb. 15.-In presenting the views of France regarding the cove nant of the league of nations at yes terday's plenary session of the peace conference, Leon Bourgeois, French representative on the commission which framed the covenant, spoke as follows:
 T rise to express the deep satisfac- ton of all. and of France more than any other country, because she Is among the countries which have most suffered, to see the unity of our wills and of our hearts in a passionate ad- hesion to the principles of the leaguo of nations.
 That act of faith we shall do in q spirit of cordiality and good will that has been that of the committee. Under the eminent chairmanship of President Wilson. the committee has worked with all their hearts to attain this great object.
 Lord Robert Cecil has said we now present to the conference and to the world the results of our work, but we do not present it as something that IS | final, but only as the result of an hon est effort, to be discussed and to DC examined not only by the conference, but the public opinion of the world. We are unanimous in our opinion | that this scheme must he presented tu the world. and it resulted from our de- liberation. We must preserve the
 character of unanimity which it's note has given it. We still retain our riznzs
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
CHINA UPSET OVER
 TREATY DISCLOSURE

PEKING, Feb. 15.-(By the Asso- ciated Press). ).-Excitement prevails throughout China because of accounts concerning Japan's efforts to induce the Chinese government to modify ac- tion of its delegates to the peace con- ference.
 Despite statements of Yukichi Obata. Japanese minister to China, that he acted on his own initiative and not on instructions from Tokio. China's alarm continues. It has not been allayed by the declaration of the foreign minister that Obata's visit to him was friendly one.
 President Hsui Shii Chang, backed by the premier. has taken a strong stand, independently of the cabinet, and has telegraphed an expression of confidence to the Chinese peace dele gates.
 The news that Baron MalSino of the Japanese delegation has agreed to the publication of secret documents has been received with interest in Picking, but it is believed here that not all the agreements will be published, as there are declared to be several which the Chinese militarists do not dare dis close.
 It is further asserted that others will not be disclosed on the ground that they relate to commercial agreemenN only. Unless the fullest investigation | is ordered, there is a possibility that some of the agreements will remain secret, because Chinese militarists arc deeply involved.
 It is explained in competent circles in Peking, that there is as struggle now proceeding between the president whose aims are democratic, and the cabinet, which has military inclina. | tiOnS
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
JAPS PROUD OF PLAN
 FORNAT|0NS' LEAGUE
Republican A. p. Leased Wirel

PARIS, Feb. 15.-Baron Makino, the head of the Japanese delegation at the plenary peace conference, yesterday said
 T beg to add another voice to echo the congratulatory speeches that have been made on the presentation of a document, which is. perhaps, the most important document that has been compiled by man.
 Great leaders with staunch purpose have personified this great movement, a movement involving intricate prob lens of diverse nations, and they de- sere the gratitude of their fellow men for successfully piloting to this ad- vanced stage a most effective instru- ment for the maintenance of the peace of the world. Their words will be written indelibly on the pages of his tory and that will be the grateful acknowledgement of humanity for their labor.
 ''As I understand it, there is to be no discussion of the project before us. I will limit myself to these few remarks, observing that at a later stage in the discussion of the project, l will have the privilege of addressing certain propositions which I hope will receive earnest and favorable consideration from the distinguished men who repre- sent the nations assembled here"
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
ATTACKS LEAGUE
 IN A VIGOROUS OPEN STATEMENT
Senator Poindexter Opposes Many Articles In League Plan-Says One Is Uncon- stitutional, Another Un- conscionable And Third Abhorrent - Democrats Approve.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 15.--Vigorous attack on four articles Of the league of nations constitution-those provid ing for disarmament. arbitration, su- pervision Of the munitions trade and for maudatories of foreign countries. was made by Senator Poindexter of Washington. republican, in a state ment tonight. He declared the disar- mamcnt and intuition trade para graphs were unconstitutional, the ar hitration provision "unconstitution- able" and tho clause for mandatories ahhorrent
 Regarding the eighth article of the constitution on disarmament, Senator Poindexter said: This provision transfers to the league the sovereign prcrogatves of fixing the relative and absolute size of the armies and nayies of the several countries. The pro- vision Is unconstitutional and an i'm pendcnce of tho sovereignty and inde- pendence of this country. There is no power in the president. nor in the senate. nor in congress itself. nor ip all combined, Co transfer in this way the sovereign power of the nation"
 Referring to press reports of adop- ton by Germany Of an army conscrip- tion policy Senator Poindexter de- rlored disarmament while Germany was taking military measures of her own.
 Article twelve of the constitution, providing for arbitration and suspen- sion of war for three months after the league acts. Senator Poindexter declared would put under the contro of foreign powers every question whicf might affect our independsnce, safety honor or existence"
 Tt is uncomditutional and tho American people will never under standingly ratify it. he said, and q ratified it would never be and coult never be kept. in the face of an attacl upon our vital interests
 Declaring unconstitutional article l' for provision of nations munitions trade, Senator Poindexter said;
 Abhorrent to Self Respect
 Furthermore. it is abhorrent 10 thu self respect of the United States ant a surrender of our sovereignty. | cannot be supposed that the United States has reached such condition O imbecility that it must have guardian appointed for it to control it's interna tioual affairs. It is curious that sucl a proposition should even receive con sideration."
 Article 1a, providing for mandatorie over foreign countries. Senator Poin dexter said would require use of Amer ican naval and military force in vari ous parts of the world at enormous ex pense and possible loss of life.
 We are not called upon" he sait "hy any obligation as a nation, to as sume such duties. and 1t is even doubt ful whether there is any extensive de sire anywhere in the world that W should SO impose ourselves on the at fairs and peoples of other continent It is ahhorrent 10 the traditions thc nation. and in conflict with tn century-old policy inherited frol Washington, Monroe and other states men"
 Senators Pittman of Nevada an (Continued on Page Two)
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
CASTRO CALLS ON ALL REBELS TO SURRENDER

JUAREZ. Mexico. Feb. 15.-Calling upon all northern rebel bands to accept unconditional surrender, and offering them personal guarantees if they sur rendered themselves and their arms to the military, General Jesus Castro, sub secretary of war in command of the northeast military zone, has issued a manifesto outlining his plans for the reorganization and administration of the military affairs in northern Mexico. Copies of the proclamation were re- ceived here today and posted on dead walls
 General Castro also promises all per sons protection against extortion from army officers in outlying districts, or dering his men to pay for everything obtained on campaigns and in garr- sons. He calls upon all citizens to re- port all such extortions by the mili- tary and promises to punish offenders severely.
 He calls upon all loyal citizens in the outlying districts to organize home guards to repel invasions by Villas rebels and other bandits.
 The manifesto closes with an appeal for support in restoring law and order in the northeastern zone.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
VIVID RECITAL IF FAMILY SLAUGHTER
 DETAILED IN COURT

TACOMA. Wash. Feb. 15.-H E. Burnett, on trial in the Thurston county court. charged with the murder of his wife and two children, accord ing to a statement of his attorney in court today, shot his wife and children while they stood with their backs to a tree. The shooting occurred on Hawkes. prairie, near Olympia.
 Burnett, according to the statement in court, after the shooting, buried the bodies in the woods. The attorney said Burnett fired the shotgun at his family while in rage and suffering from mental derangement.
 The attorney declared Burnett and his wife had quarreled and that Bur nett had fired the fatal shot after his wife had told him another man was the father of the youngest child. The at torney, George F. Yantis, told how the Burnett family made the journey to Hawkes. prairie on a summers day: how Mrs. Burnett began quarreiing with her husband and demanded that he turn all his money over to her.
 Then the attorney related how, after heated controversy. Mrs. Burnett turned to her husband and declared You always suspected that our young est child was not yours, and now I'm going to tell you that aonther man is its father
 Then Burnett completely lost his mind" Yantis cried. He flew into a wild rage and grabbed up a shotgun which he had brought to the woods tc | try out.
 When his wife saw that she hac driven him to desperation. she rar from his side to a spot near a tree where the two little children wer, standing
 Burnett. through eyes of fury ant with brain deransed. fired pointblanl at the family group
 1antis told how Burnett related t, him the incidents that followed Bur nett told Yantis, the latter said, tha he examined the bodies in a half -dazet way and saw spots of blood on tn mother and children.
 Then he says he believes he fire, another shot" said Yantis. This las shot, he believes, did the work The wrapping up the bodies of the tw children and the mother, he burie them
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
SAYS BETTER CLASS"
 MEN IN BIG DEMAND

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-Despite tha constantly increasing number of dis charged soldiers seeking employment, positions of the better class,' paying from 's5,o00 to s10,000 a year, are "go- ing begging according to J. C. Wins low, director of the professional and special section of the United States employment service. Men with execu- tive ability, he said, today are the ones in demand.
 This condition, Mir. Winslow said, is especially acute in the export field, which although flooded with appli- cations from young men who desire to learn the business, are totally unable to fill positions for eecutive ability and expert training.
 Accountants, expert engineers and banking executives are in similar great demand, he added, while the cof- fee and sugar importers and the ad- vertising field offer equally attractive opportunities for the right mem
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
Wallace Is Big Surprise

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The wire less dispatch tonight from the George Washington was the first public inti- nation that Hugh c. Wallace had been selected by President Wilson as am bassador to France. It is understood that officials knew the appointment was probable, but Mir Wallace's name was never mentioned during all of the speculation as to Ambassador Sharp's successor.
 In some quarters, it had been accept ed as certain that Vance Mccormick former chairman of the democratic na tionsl committee, would be named.
 NIT. Wallace, who spends much ot his time here, is a close friend of Presi- dent Wilson and often has participated in confidential conferences at tn. White House. Soon after this countr, entered the war he was sent to London by the president on 6 personal mission and 1t is known that the president ha. the utmost confidence in his judgrnen and ability in handling important ant delicate matters.
 Except as a member of the demo cratic national committee and an ac tive worker in a number of politica campaigns, Mir Wallace has not take, l | public office he ever held was receive of public funds in Utah by appointmen of President Cleveland in 1SS5-1Ss6.
 He was delegate at large from tn 1 state of Washington to the Baltimor convention which nominated Presiden | Wilson, and has since been one of tn presidents most ardent supporters.
 MT. Wallace, native of Lexington Vt, celebrated his 56th birthday thi week. His wife, is a daughter of tn late Chief Justice Melville w. Fuller c the supreme court and for number ( years they have maintained homes her and in Tacoma, Wash.
 TACOMA, Wash, Feb. 15.-Hug Campbell Wallace, nominated 1mhas sador to France today by PresideI Wilson. for many years has bee prominent in the politics of the demo cratic party and is democratic ns tional committeeman from Washing ton.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
First Official Act Appointment of Hugh C. Wallace Ambassador to France Plans Return After Adjournment--To To Speak in Boston On Arrival Expects to Reach Port February "A.

ON BOARD THE L. $. s. GEORGE WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-(By wireless to the Associated Press.) .)-President Wilson has nominated Hugh C. Wal lace of Seattle, Wash, ambassador to France, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William Graves Sharpe.
 This was the first official act of the president on his homeward journey. The president also dispatched tele- grams arranging for brief ceremonies in connection with the speech which he expects to make at Boston on Feb ruary "A.
 President Wilson spent the day rest ing from the strenuous exertions which marked his last days in Paris.
 Via Southern Route
 The steamer is heading for the southern route in fair weather. The escorting French warships signallet farewell soon after leaving Brest, ard the U. S. $. New Mexico and severa. destroyers will be the escort of tht George Washington until the Azores are reached.
 At the Azores the ship will be met by numerous American destroyers ana conveyed home.
 Despite the hard work which he vii engage in during his brief stay in tn. l United States, the president is alread! | planning to begin his return jour ney to France immediately after tn adjournment of congress. It is expected that he will select l successor to Thomas A. Gregory in tn I attorney generalship of the United States before the ship reaches hom waters.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
BUTTE STREET CARS
 ARE RU|VN|NC AGAIN

BUTTE, Mont, Feb. 15.-The sta tionary engineers union of Butte will not join the strike called by the Butte Metal Miners union GndependenD and the Metal Mine Workers Industrial union No. 500, I. w. w., it was made known tonight, when ballots of a refer endum on the question were counted.
 Late tonight the final count of votes showed 507 against endorsing the strike and 257 for the proposition.
 BUTTE. Mont, Feb. 15.-Brigadier General Frank B. Watson, commander of the twenty sixth infantry brigade of the thirteenth division, who con- manded United States troops during the recent labor troubles at Tacoma, arrived in Butte tonight to take com mand of the military situation here.
 BUTTE Feb. 15.-Butte's street car service, which suspended last Monday morning when threats are alleged to have been made against the carmen by striking miners, was in operation to- night in virtually every part of the city. Members of the carmen's union announced this morning that they NOufu report TOT WOlh dL UoOn. duu by 1 o'clock p. m.. the first car had reached the center of the city.
 Resumption of street car service ap- peared to restore confidence in tho Butte strike situation, where member: of the Butte Metal Miners union Gin dependenD and of the Metal Mint Workers Industrial union No. 800, I. w w., are on strike in protest agains the recent wage cut of s1 a day 1 Crowds lined the downtown streets anC watched the first cars go by. No vio 1 lence was reported.
 Members of the stationary engineers | union voted today on a proposition [, | leave their work at the mines in sym 1 pathy with the striking miners. Tn result was not epected to be announces until late tonight. The engineers ar
 considered one of the most conserva tive labor organizations in Butte. | they voted to remain at work, bot
 labor leaders and businessmen sai
 today, the failure of the strike wou,
 be almost certain.
Arizona republican., 1919-02-16
FATHER AND SON GUILTY

KANSAS CITY, Mo-. Feb. 15.-John Francis Barrett and his son, Reginald, charged by the government with mis- use of the mails in the sale of oil and mining stocks, pleaded guilty when ar raigned today before United States Commissioner Thompson. The elder Barrett, who is declared by the gov ernment to be the head of a band of operators. is held in default of s10.000 bond and the son is held on $5.000 bond
 Reginald Barrett and Robert R. Rid dell will be taken to Spokane, Wash, where they are under indictment on similar charges.