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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
NEW UNIFORMS COMING
Company A Soon To Have Regulation
Uniforms.

Uniforms.
Members of Company A were
measured last night for new summer
which will be practically
the regulation army uniform. Mem.
bers OF the company who were not
present should call at c. w. Peter.
sens tailoring shop at once and he
measured as the orders must 70 in at
once.
The Bennington company will be
inspected un Wednesday, April l6 bv
Col. Hadley. At the inspection every
member must bring all the equipment
that has been issued to them in or
der that It may be checked M. The
members Of the company present a.
inspection will receive one days pay
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
Without Adversely Making Easy Boy Thing
No Infant Born Into World Becomes Without Adver
AsYsslNlAN REBELLION
Grandson Of King Declares Himself to
Be Ruler

Ads Abeba Abysslnia, Wednesday
The Grandson of King johannes the
second has revoled and declared him.
self king under the name of Theo-
dore The government has sent a
punitive expedition to quell the rebel.
lion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
THE cuLeoA IN PORT
Naval Supply Ship Had Trouble with
Her Pumps.

New York, April e--The naval sup.
ply ship Culgoa, carrying io4 casual
troops, which was recently reported
in distress southeast Of this port, ar
rived here today from Drest after TAX
ing 2S days in making the passage
across. The Culsoa reported by wire
less on March 81 that she was having
difficulty with her pumps but was pro
ceeding toward this port at rate Of
six knots an hour.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
PETR0GRAD IN
REVOLT AGAINST
THE BOLsHEv|k|
City Is Left Without Bread Be-
cause of Strike
TROTZKY DEFIES LENINE
Lenine Threatens That Russia Must
Negotiate a Treaty with Allies
Or Go Under

London, April 2.-Reports that
revolution against the Soviet Govern
ment has broken out in ePtrograd are
supported by an official Russian wire
less dispatch, received here, which
says that there is serious strike of
ment has broken out in Petrograd are
The strike, It is said, was prompted
by the Mensheviki and the Social
Revolutionaries. The message reads:
There is no transport and con-
sequently there is no bread in Petro-
grad. The Menshevlki and the Social
Revolutionaries are calling out the
railwaymen and railway communica-
tior has been stopped.
The Social Reyomtionaries are the
agents Of Denakine, Kolchak, and the
allied imperialists"
Referring to the reports that Len
ines Government had made proposals
of peace through American channels,
Andrew Bonar Law, the Government
spokesman, said in the House of Com
mons today that I've believed there
was no shadow of foundation for
such reports Neither he nor the
Premier, with whom he had communi-
Gated, had heard q word about the
matter,
London. April 1.-The Morning
Posts Warsaw correspondent in a
dispatch dated March Is says:
'Lenine and Trotzky have come to
definite break Lenine. who allied
himself with the Intellectuals.' Is
probably less strong than Trotzky
who has continued his appeals to the
proletariat. The situation in Mos
COW and Petrograd has become SO
serious that there is promise Of a
popular uprising against the entire
Bolshevist regime.
"Lenine is head OF the Government
Trotzky has military control. The
basis of the conflict which has arisen
within the Bolshevist councils is
Lenine's desire 10 include a number
of 'lntellectuals' in the Government
which is fercely resented by Trotzky
and his adherents Another point ol
great conflict between Trotzky ant
Lenine is the attitude of the latter
toward the Allies.
'Lenine loudly threatens the people
that il Russia does not negotiate {
treaty Of some sort with England
France and the United States, she
will go under. During January HI
made n great number of speeches {
this effect, as a result OF which th'
Russian foreigIl policy was consider
ably modified"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
NEW TREASURER APPOINTED
Webster S. Temple Is To Handle
Library Funds.

George A. Parker has resigned as
treasurer Of the board OF library
trustees and Webster S. Temple has
been elected to nll the vacancy.
At a regular meeting of the library
board Wednesday afternoon commit.
tee were reapnointed for the comins
year. Mrs. Florence Moses becomes
regular librarian instead Of tempor-
ary and the book committee was au-
thorized to buy 200 volumes Of new
books.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
JAPs CANNOT OWN THE LAND
But May Exploit Natural Resources
in Mexico.

Mexico City, Wednesday. April g.
''In lower California are various for
elgn enterprises, among which are
one or two Japanese, to which have
been given concessions for exploita-
tion of certain natural resources: but
none has been permitted. nor will be
permitted, to acquire tracts of land,
because the constitution prohibits
this definitely" under Agricultural
Secretary Aguirre, stated today
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
OFFICERS RECEIVE MEDALS
They Include Generals Wood, Scott
and Morrison.

Washington, April ga list Of on
GERS awarded the distinguished serv-
ice medal for exceptionally meritor-
ious service during the war, issued by
the war department, included Major
General S. Leonard Wood. Hugh
Scott and John Morrison.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
Won HINDENBuRe AGAIN
Mobilizino Army Contrary to Armis-
tice Terms

Geneva April 3.-Field Marshall Won
Hindenburg with a large staff has ar
rived at Gliwice in northen Silestia
and contrary to armistice terms has
ordered a general mobilization in that
region say dispatches to the Geneva
Journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
WEATHER FORECAST

Partly cloudy and warmer tonight
Friday cloudy; probably rain interior
warmer east portion.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
LEFT BANK Of
RHINE WILL BE
NEUTRAL|ZED
Until Germany PAYS Indemnities
Fixed by Allies
KING ALBERT IN PARIS
King Alfonso of Spain Sends Letter
to President Wilson Approving
League of Nations

Paris, April 3.-The council OF four
has virtually decided, according to in.
formation from French sources, that
the left bank OF the Rhine will be neu
tralized until Germany has paid the
lndemnities fixed by the peace con-
ference. 1t is understood the French
and Belgian troops will hold their ter.
ritory, the United States claiming it
to be impossible to leave American
troops in Europe after the treaty is
signed and England having insuffici-
ent effective troops to maintain a
garrison along the Rhine.
1t is surmised that the visit to
Paris Of King Albert Of Belgium was
not unconnected with the services that
the Belgian troops will be asked to
undertake.
Paris, April 81 have always
thought, and think more than ever to.
day that peace preliminaries to be
imposed upon Germany VIII be ready
before Easter unless something unex-
pected arises said Stephen Pichon,
foreign minister, yesterday, according
to the Matin.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
TRANSPORT ARRIVES

The Henderson Has on Board $50
New York casuals.
New York. April 2.--The transport
Henderson arrived today Among
the troops on board were one hundred
fifty New York casuals.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
KING ALBERT IN PARIS
He Made Trip From Brussels II
Alrplane.

Paris, April liking Albert OF Bel
GUM, who arrived from Brussels yes
,erday by airplane. paid a visit tc
President Wilson today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
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TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

where In village. Reward II returned
to Wilfred Lawrence or LaFortune's s
Restaurant. o9t6'
LOST - On Depot street or at sta
tion, n gold pin with letter (S) set
in pearls Finder viii be rewarded up
on return OF pin TO Banner Office.
6ltG
WANTED - Middle woman as
house keeper, two in family. good
home and good wages to right party.
Apply 220 West Main street. 65t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03

the crime Of anarchy; S. 12o, from.
committee on judiciary. requiring ap-
proval by governor of bills for serv-
ice incurred in Investigation, prepa'
ration and trial Of state cases,
In the House this morning, debate
centered on S. II. appropriating a
certain sum for cooperative extension
work in agriculture and home econo.
mics In rural committees through the
county farm bureau associations. In
connection with the second reading
Of the bill, Mr.. Alexander OF st. Al.
bans city, though not opposing the
measure. presented the report Of the
budget committee which shows a
deficit OF Sl,422,359.56, with the ap-
preparations already made.
The Senate passed II. lO4, EN-.
powering towns to vote part OF the
annual highway tax for the mainten'
ance of certain roads.
The House passed in concurrence:
S. 81, relating to workmen's compen.
satlon; s. 90, authorizing the incor'
poratIon of mutual associations to do
workmens compensation insurance;
and S. lO2, enabling the state board
Of health to cooperate with the U. S,
In promoting rural sanitation. The
House also passed IL. 329, the $780,
90 bond issue measure.
Estimated revenue for biennial
neriod ending. June 30. 1921.
For biennial
period end
ing juno
30. 1921 SS7ll.SO0OO
Bonds (mili.
taryl 1900, 100000
S5,9i1,30O.00
Total
Expenses 4 Liabilities
$S.1S2,5Os5C
Less revenue 5,2i1S000C
S2.97l ,20S.5C
80 cents on the dollar
OF the Grand List for
Q years ending June
30. 1921 i.5ls,S49.OC
Deficit Sl429,S59.5l
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03

Paris, April president Wilson
and the premiers in conference at
tho white House" today decided to
send to South Hungary for informa.
ton concerning the. situation and to
remove the misunderstanding that
has arisen regarding the frontiers of
new states. 1t has been said that the
revolutions have largely been brought
about by mistaken notion regarding
the intentions of the allied commits.
sion in Hungary.
President Wilson today received a
letter from King Alfonso approving
the league OF nations, and expressing
Spaias cssire 10 join with the United
States In this respect,
King Albert OF Belgium will call
on President Wilson tomorrow after
noon at O'clock TO discuss the inter
ests Of Belgium now before the coun-
ell and also to requef the location OF
the scat of the league of nations in
Brussels, a matter in which the king
Is deeply interested.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03

30 cents on the dollar
OF the Grand List for
Q years ending June
80, 1927
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-04-03
s5,2l1.sOO.Oo

S5,9l1.SOO.OO
Total
Expenses & Liabilities
$S.tS2,5OS.56
e 5.2l1,30O.0O
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
Text Of Article X
And Reservation
u. ). assumes No ObIign-
ton to Defend Others
Territorial Integrity

The Foreign Relations Coo,e,iffee's :
reservation To irticlc X Of the isaQue
OF ndtlohs coUcHdnt, rs Gdopted nostcr-
day by the Senate, rcuds,
"The United States assumes no obi
CATION to preserve the territorial inter
rlty or political independence of any
other country or to interfere in contro-
versics between nations, whether mem
oers OF the learue or not, under the
provisions of Article Y, or to employ
tie military or naval forces of the
United States under any article of the
treaty for any purpose unless in
any particular case the Congress.
'vh ich und"r the Con 7titution has
the sole power to declare war or au-
thorize the employment of military or
naval forces of the United States. shall
by act or joint resolution so provide.
Article X Of the league corcnont
reads.
The members of the league under
take to respect and preserve as against
external aggression the territorial in
tegrlty and existing political lndcpend-
ence OF all members Of the league. In
case of any such aggression or in case
OF any threat or danger of such aggres-
sion the council shall advise upon means
by which this obligation shall be iul-
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
Bipiane Atlantic Starts
For Chicago To-day
Giant Handley Page Will Carry
5000 Pounds of Express
in Nonstop Flight

The giant four-engined Handley
Page biplane Atlantic will fly from
Mlneola at $3.50 o'clock this morning
Ia nonstop night flight to Chicago.
It will be the first time non-stop
flight westward has been attempted
between the two cities.
The plane will carry 5000 pounds of
express packages shipped by the Amer
lcan Railway Express Company to
demonstrate the possibility of utiliz-
ing large airplanes in freight service.
Admiral Mark Kerr will be in charge
O the Atlantic, and Major Herbert
brackley Will pilot it. Colonel Archie
Miller, commander Of all aviation on
Long Island, viii go along as passen-
ger.
The weather predictions are favor
able all along the route. with cold
northwest wind. Admiral Kerr expects
the flight will take about ten hours
The course will be a'ong the route of
the New York Central Railroad.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
Berger Is Renominated
by Wisconsin Socialists
His Every Act Endorsed by Con.
ventiOn That Backs Him
for Congress


MILWAUKEE,, Nov. 13.-Victor l.
Berger. ousted from Congress for al-
legged seditious remarks and dislova]
statements, has been nominated for
rejection t. Congress from the 9Th
wisconsin District at mass meeting
here of 400 Socialists. This action
prominent citizens declared to day. is
a challenge to the American Legion
Congress. Republicans, Democrats and
all non Socialists in this district
In the resolutions nominating Rer.
ger the Socialists charge that he was
u illegally disqualified by the House of
Representatives and say: "We in.
dorse, approve and proudly sustain
every act, word and writing of Victor
f.. I. Nelms. secretary of the Mil
waukec County Central COMMITTEES OF
the party, called the mass meeting
The vote for Berger was unanimous
Mayor Hoan supported his candidacy
and made strong party appeal. The
Socialists, it is said, will organize to
me last man to send Berger back TO
congress. unless it is deve loned by legal
acton that he is not eligible to run
1t Is understood that special steps will
be taken to restrain the Secretary of
state from placing Berger's name on
the ballot.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
Jersey City Forbidden
TO Bar Strikebreakers
Swift 4 Go. Get Temporary
Injunction Against Police
Interference

For the first time since Mayor Frank
Hague became one of the five commits
sioners of Jersey City. strike breakers
will be allowed to enter. A temporary
injunction restraining the Jersey City
police from interfering with Swift &
Co. i'll employing workers to replace
strikers was served on the Chief of
Police yesterday. The writ granted
by Vice Chancellor Stevenson in Pat
erson is returnable~nex Wedne esday.
In the meantime the packing company
will be free to hire all the strike
breakers it can get.
In 1913, when Commissioner Hague
was head of the Department Of Public
Safety, he decided that one OF the
best ways to bring strikes to an
amicable settlement was by the ex-
cluson of strikebreakers. He issued
an order to this effect, and the police
have been enforcing it ever since.
Early in October about 900 luggers
laborers and drivers struck at the Ar
monr and Swift plants. They de-
manded union recognition. a closed
shop and 80 per cent increase in
wages.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
identification of Slaroud
Clew i'm Lempke Mystery
Merchant Tells of Selling Cling
ham i'll Which Body Found
on Boat Was Wrapped

A Flushing. L. L., shopkcepcr yester-
day identified the gingham wrapper in
which the body Of John W. Lcmpke
was earbed when discovered dead
aboard ms boat at College Point. as
one he sold about a year ago. The
police wou d not say whether the mer-
chant remembered to whom he had
sold the garment.
Dennis Sullivan, of Stapleton, S. l.,
described as a rope EXPERT" went to
police headquarters, accompanied by q
private detective in the employ of
Lempke's father, and trussed himself
up in the manner in which the youth s
body was found, in an endeavor to dis
prove tie suicide theory.
Captain Carey. head cf the homicide
bureau, watched the demonstration, but
made no comment.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
Dry Crusader
Ridden ON Rail-
By London Mob
Pussyfoot' johnson Hauled
FromPlatform byMedical
Students: Vow to 'sDrown
Him i'm Barrel Of Beer
Neao York Tribune
E-1.rnnenn R1Lrenu

Neio York Tribune
Enr0pe0n Bureau
Copyright. 1913, New York Tribune Inc.)
LONDON, Nov. 13.-With the an
nounced intention Of drowning him in
a barrel OF beer mob Of medical
students from St. Bartholomew's Hos
ptal and Kings College to-day fought
It's way into Essex Hall, where w. +
johnson. known as "Pussyfoot," was
delivering q prohibition lecture, dragged
the American "drv" worker from the
platform and rode him on raj
through two miles of West End streets
After putting up strenuous fight ir
Essex Hall, the antisalOon organizer
took the attack more or less good ma
turedly and complied with the students
request for speech in Trafalgai
Square. whore an attempt had first beer
made to duck the American in the foun-
tains playing under Nelson's monu-
ment. Although johnson finally was
rescued by the police, who .had his
wounds dressed at the Bow Street sta
ton, no attempt was made at first &c
prevent the mob from carrying out its
attack upon Mr.. johnson.
Traffic Dcmoralizcd
Traffic in the main thoroughfares OF
the Strand. Trafa gar Square, Regent
Street and Oxford Street was completes
Iy disorganized for more than two
hours while the students he d sway
Johnson was addressing the meeting
in Essex Hall when the mob burst in
and seized him. Johnson was hit se,-
eral times in the face, overwhelmed
and dragged outside the hail, where
tremendous crowd had collected
Without any one attempting to &c
to the aid of the American. the mob
carried him shoulder high on a planl,
and then commandeered dumpcart
into which he was thrown, while the
students took the horses place and
rode him through the streets to Trafal-
gar Square.
Followed by Vast Crowd
After forcing a speech from pussy
foot" the students took up the march
through Piccadilly Circus and Regent
Street. Followed by vast crowds which
cheerod uproariously at Johnson'S
plight.
If any attempts were made by the
police early in The demonstration to 20
to the aid of Johnson, they were not
apparent, and the students had every
thing their own way.
The incident was the elimination OF
several days of boisterousness on the
part of the medical students, which
began with several free for-all fights
on Armistice Day.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
Flower Twig Kills Boy

FREEPORT, L. l.. Nov. 1s.-Pheron
S. Miller, eleven years old, is dead at
his home here of spinal meningitis re-
sulting from the piercing of his brain
by twig which penetrated his nostril
accidentally Sunday.
While playing in the ward of his
home. the boy tripped and fell head
long into a hydrangea bush. A twig
whose spray had been broken off. leav-
ing a spikelike projection. was thrust
up one nostril and penetrated the an
terror lobe of the brain. The boy died
while an operation for spinal menin-
gifts was being performed.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
100000 Men Enlisted i'll
Bayaria's "Citizen Cuard''

BERLIN. Nov. 13 (By The Associated
Press THE newly organized "Citi-
zen Guard" Of Bavaria now numbers
100000, according to the "Tagliche
Rundschau.' 1t is proposed to bring
the number up to 100000.
The state government has just COM
pleted q draft of the statutes govern
ing the citizen sokery, which is un-
der the command of captain, whose
staff comprises an officer for each of
the seven districts into which Bavaria
is divided. The captain will be re-
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
Germans Admit Defeat in
Upper Siiesia City Election.

PARIS. Nov. 13.--First reports OF
the municipal elections i'll Upper
Silesia TO reach Paris show the Poles
obtained seventyiive per cent oil the
votes cast, and say that the Germans
themselves admit defeat.
The PanGerman organ of Upper
Silesia, 'Katowitzer Zeitung," COM
ments: upper Silesia is lost to US"
Polish organs express the hope that
the Entente will consider the munich
pal elections, which were organized by
the Germans. as final and that a plebi-
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
New York Tribune
Wash lnQ.On Bureau

w WASHINGTON, Nov. 49, - Drastic
legislation prohibiting strikes and lock
outs in practically every vital American
industry will be presented in the Sen
ate as amendments to the railroad hill
by Senator Cummins Republican, of
Iowa. according to an announcement
made by him in the Senate to-day. He
added that neither he nor the other
members of the Senate Committee on
Interstate Commerce, who adopted the
Anthony strike provisions of the rail
road bill, have changed their attitude
toward such legislation.
II intend to propose the extension
OF this provision to the production of
steel. fuel. food, clothing and other in
dustries, the function of which is nee
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
Two Hurt, Score Shaken
AS Car Overtalrns Jitney
Flatbush Trolley Thrown From
Track and Traffic Is
Tied Up

Two persons were seriously injured
and score Of others badly shaken and
slightly hurt early this morning when a
iitnev bus of the Borough Hall-Coney
Island line was in collision with trolley
Car of the Flatbush Avenue line, at At
lantic and Flatbush avenues. The jitney
was overturned and the trolley car
thrown from he rails. Traffic was tied
up on the FIatbush Avenue line
Ambulance calls were sent to the
Brook. .yn. Holy Family and the Meth
odist Episcopal hospitals.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
Anti-Strike Act Fuuored
FOR All Vital Industries


cssary for the national safcty." said
Senator Cummins.
Il cannot see why the American peo-
pie should be in the power of any-clas 50
OF the population. This provision to
prevent strikes is not an attack upon
labor, hut it insures labor fair re-
turn and accomp.ishcs the end which
experience has taught is not possible
by means of strikes"
Senator Cummins served motive that
unless the peace treaty is disposed of
in the immediate future he will ask the
Senate to lay it aside and take up the
railroad bill.
Important as tho peace treaty is,'
said Senator Cummins. 81 feel that |
must call up the railroad legisla lation
TO relieve the chaos in which the rail
roads now find themselves if the treaty
is not disposed of in the immediate
future"
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
Delegates Gather
For Farley To-day
No Definite Plan for
Settlement Ready, but
All Hope TO Agree
Cen. ood to Inspect
Vest Virginia Fields

CHICAGO. Nov. ls.-Major Gen
eral Leonard Wood, commanding the
Central Department of the army.
departed to-day for an inspection of
the coal fields of West Virginia,
whore reports of activities of rad
lcals have aroused attention. The
General was said to have gone upon
receipt of dispatch from Wash
ington.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
President Begins Work
On Message 10 CONGRESS

WASHINGTON. Nov. 13-Pres ident
Wilson is giving some thought now to
his annual message to Congress next
month. it was said at the White House.
He probably will begin actual work
on it within a few days, but whether
ne will write it himself or dictate it
70 q e.ern~ra,har will .derend uron
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
MemberofL. W. W.
Tells of Shooting
Prisoner Says He Sa,U
Men and Guns; Cuesses
They Fired the Shots

ohNlRALIA, Wash, Nov. l3 (By The
associated Press ).-Police and former
soldiers to-day continued to seek al
eseo members of the |. W. W. involved
~ 'he murder Tuesday of four former
yn'.rseas na,, soldiers during the Armistice
pay parade. ''SN
a. oii0 Smith. an alleged member of
az az organization. it was announced,
suen'ined four of the men held in Jail
'eso as men who were in the radicals
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14
Senate, 40 to IS, Adopts Reservation to Article X;
Democrats Beaten in Attempt to Apply Clotrlre Ru
about Ding

MANY friends of The Tribune
are asking anxiously about
Ding. He's away, but not for
long. The wild ducks are suffer-
ing, as we'll as the admirers of
Ding's cartoons. He expects with.
IN a few days to hang up the gun
and get back to the easel.
New-York tribune., 1919-11-14

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