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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
In the Game Deuces They
Variations the Contrary ofNa the G.
CHARLES 3. wHlrcoMB
Spanish War Veteran Died Today at
Vermont Soldiers Home

Charles B. Whitcomb died at the
soldiers home early this morning aft
er a short illness. He served during
the Spanish war in Co. B, First Vt,
under Capt. Frank l.. Greene, now
member Of Congress. Mr.. Whit
comb was born in Richmond, Vt,
June 4, 1857. A large part of his life
was spent in railroad service, but
that town was his home when he
came to the soldiers home in March
1916. He was member of the Ben
nington police force with special
jurisdiction Of the home grounds.
His surviving relatives, so far as
known are two brothers, Fred, of
Burke, n. Y, and George H., of
Richmond, and three neices, children
of the latter Lena. Juliette and
Laura. He had been a member of
Washington Lodge of Masons, Burl-
lngton for many years. Further par
ticulars will be published tomorrow.
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Il TRUE BILLS
ARE RETURNED
BY GRAND JURY
Arrangements to Take Place
This Afternoon
FIRST JURY TRIAL IS ON
S. 3. Hawks Seeks to Recover Dam
ages Resulting from Automobile
Collision in Woodford

The grand jury that has been sit
ting in connection with the June
term of county court at Manchester
came in Thursday afteroon and re-
ported II true bills found and three
not found 1t is expected that the in
dicted individuals Will be arraigned
in court this afternoon.
Deputy Sheriff Ralph White had
charge of the grand jury and Miss
Nellie Hogan acted as stenographer
The jury was composed OF the follow
ing: Herbert W. Morgan OF Pownal
foreman: 0. G, Felt OF Manchester
clerk; Hiram Eggleston, Harry l.
Adams, Z. 4. Larkin, o. b. Coy, w
A. Noyes OF Mancheter. George Saf
ford of Arlington, Rollin Smith Of
Sandgate e. G.. Bacon Of Sunder
land, Merritt Farrer OF Rupert, r. b
Young of Glastonbury, j. Il. Thomp
son OF Landgrove, A. e. Dunn ol
Stamford, V. S. Thayer Of Readsboro
G. l.. Burbank of Windhall, A. E
Jones of Peru and T. j. Mallory o.
Woodford, States Attorney Collins "
Graves represented the state.
During the day Frank Howard O
Dorset was arraigned on an informa
ton charging non support, was con
victed and placed in charge OF thl
sheriff. His sentence viii not go init
effect so long as he endeayors Il
support his family,
The first jury trial OF the term
! that OF S. .. Hawks VS. Harry Wall
is being heard. The plaintiff seek
to recover DAMAGES for injuries sus
tanned by his automobile In a coll
sion on the Woodford road.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06

phate than Is contained In modern
foods. Physicians claim there Ia
nothing that will supply this deficiency
so we'll as the organic phosphate known
among druggists as hitro phosphate.
which In Inexpensive and is sold by
C,okny IN bennington and most all
drurrlsts under guarantee OF satia-
faction or money back BY feeding
Inc nerves directly and by supplying
the body cells with the necessary
phoephoric food elements. bitro. phos-
phatc should produce welcome trans
formation IN the appearance: the In
crease In weight frequently being as
tOnishing
Increase Ia weight also carries with
Il "a general Improvement In the health,
Nervousness, slocnlossness and lack OF
energy, which nearly always accompany
excessive thinness. should soon dis
appear. dull eyes ought TO brighten, and
milo cheeks glow with the bloom of
perfect health. Miss Georgia Hamilton
who was once thin and frail Reporting
her own experience. writes; "Bitro.
Phosphate has brought about a magi,
transformation with me. ! gained 4.
mounds and never before felt 80 we'll
CAUTION. - Although bltro-phoe.
phnte Is unsurpassed for relieving
| nervousness. slcenlesgucrs and general
weakness. Il should not owing to IA
tendency TO Increase weight. he uaer
by anyone who does not desire to pul
on hcsh.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
|cHILpRENs DAY NEXT SUNDAY
Second Congregational Church to
Have Special Exercises


"Children's Day" will be observed
at the Second Congregational church
next Sunday morning. The Junior
and Primary Departments viii have
large part In the service with songs
recitations and Bible drill. The pas
tor will give a brief talk to the child
ren. There will be the baptism of
small children presented by their par
ents, and the gift of Bibles to the
baptized children of the church who
have reached the age of seven years.
The entire school, old and young,
are asked TO gather promptly in the
chapel at 10 o'clock Sunday morning,
that as a bory they may be ready to
enter the church for the beginning
o fthe service at 10:S0. Seals In
front are reserved for the school,
which will be seated by departments
and classes.
The baptislnal service will come
near the end OF the exercises and
lparents are kindly requested to be al
the chapel With their children at ISIS
II viii be gsc--ly appreciated IL the
young people of the school will secure
ferns and flowers for decorations
Please bring them 10 the chapel either
Saturday morning or afternoon.
Annually Children's Day. has been
a fine and happy festival The people
of the church by families are invited
ito come this year as therefore, and re
ioice with the children And the pub
lie will be cordially welcomed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
ENDORSED LEAGUE or NATIONS
RESOLUTIONS Adopted by County Con-
cresationaI Churches

RESOLUTIONS Adopted by County Con-
cresationaI Churches
Although the climate provided by
the weather man was more suitable
for growing crops, than for assembl-
ing human beings inside Of four walls
for a conference or religion. yet about
SO people, representing seven of the
10 CONGREGATIONAL churches Of BEN
nington county met last Tuesday with
the church at North Bennington, and
enjoyed the generous hospitality OF
that church which the weather could
not abate, as well as forceful ad-
dresses setting forth the opportuni-
ties open to the churches OF { he
Pilgrim faith for the building Of
character in Vermont, in the nation.
and in the world.
The following expression of opin-
ion on a league OF nations was un-
animously voted.
I'VE re-afIirm the action of the
Vermont Congregational Conference
at its recent annual meeting. in fav-
or of league of nations for the pre-
yention or lessening OF utuer wars.
and we ask the Hon. William p.
Dillingham;, and the Hon. Carroll S.
Page, our United States senators for
the State Of Vermont, to use their
influence aud their votes in favor OF
the incorporation OF an effective co
venant for such q league. when the
peace treaty comes up for ratifca-
tion in the Senate"
! A clear and helpful conference ser.
mon on "The Making OF Man" was
rreacled by Asy Chas II. Hilton.
cock OF North pownql who on jay
10 'e.minatss his Ias.ocate " hat
IN h afer seryics of six am o7a
half years
Tic oflleers elected for the vcai
rAsr rg are:
, Moderator. II. A. Wilkinson Of Ben
: lnington: register, Rev W. r. Ham
lin OF North Bennington; treasurer
Rev w. l.. Haven of Dorset, dele
, gate to the national council in Crane
Rapids, Mich, Philip T. H. Pierso,
of Bennington.
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Wanted
Laborers and Wood Workers
H. r. cUsHMAN MFG. co.
North Bennington.
PUBLIC
AUCTION ~

Under the authority Of the Probate
Court for the District of Bennington
Vermont, viii sell at Public Auction
to the highest bidder for cash. Saturday
Afternoon. June 21, 1919, at 2:30 o'clock
on the premises, all of the real estate
In the state of Vermont whereof DR..
Henry j. Potter, Jr.. died siezed
The real estate to be sold is situated
on the south side of Main street IN the
Village of Bennington east of the First
Baptist Church and consists of a brick
dwelling and three frame tene-
ment houses. now arranged for 3
families and yielding an annual rent OF
$1.400.00 together with the land in
connection Herewith.
The property here described will be
sold in one lot, and will not be sold
In separate parcels.
TERMS OF SALE
Ten per cent. of purchase price to be
paid In Cash before close of Auction
Sale. The balance of purchase price 10
be paid in Cash upon delivery of deed
an don or before July ist. 1919.
IRVING E. GIBSON,
Administrators with the win annexed
Of the Estate of Henry J. Potter, Jr.
deceased.
JOHN HUNTINGTON,
Auctioneer.
Bennington. VI, June srd.. 1918.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
Independenc pay Has Special ssni
ficance This Year

This year Independence Day will
have a special significance and the
Welfare Association is planning to re
cognize this fact in the character Of
the celebration put on. There will
be a big parade in the forenoon, with
many h1~ and special features. The
picnic at the grove will also have sew
eral attractions not featured before,
and the whole day will be given up
to a celebration planned with three
fold purpose in mind--to fittingly
observe our nations birthday; TO
suitably express our satisfaction in
the return of our soldiers and sail
ors; and to give everybody in the
southern end OF Bennington county
royal good time on the 4th.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
CONTROL Of THE
WIRES ORDEDED
To Be RETURNED
Burleson Retains Powers to
Fix Rates
STRIKE ORDER FOLLOWS
Western Union Employees In Ten
States win WaIk-out--
Others May Follow
STRIKE ORDER FOLLOWS

Washington, June 5.--OfIicial cir
cles here were startled late this af-
ternoon by the sudden announce
ment Of Postmaster General Burle-
son that he had returned the actual
control of operations" of the wire
systems to the companies owning
them.
Immediately after the action taken
by the Postmaster General had been
brought to his attention, S. ]. Konen-
kamp, President of the Commercial
Telegraphers Union, issued orders
extending the Atlantic wire strike to
cover the entire southeastern dis
trict Of the country. A few hours
later he announced that the strike
would later be extended all over the
Western Union system and asserted
that it would probably involve the
other telegraph companies and the
big telephone companies.
Postmaster General Burleson gave
out the text of his order for the re-
turn OF the actual control opera.
tions" Of wires to the companies and
also issued statement in which he
explained that the order given by
him today does not effect questions
OF rates and finance with which Con
gress may determine to deal.
The decision of the department was
seemingly reached suddenly. Only a
few hours before Mr.. Burleson made
his anouncemfnt the First Assistant
Postmaster General. John G. Koons
Chairman Of the Wire Control Board
testifing before the House Interstate
and Foreign Commerce Committee
had suggested that June 80 would
be good date for turning over tht
properties TO their owners. He urg
ed, however, that the companies b,
notified as early as possible OF tn,
date they would receive their prop
critics so that they could have tim
TO prepare for reassuming control.
| Postmaster General Burleson's &C
tion was like waving a red flag at
! bun in its results upon Konenhamp
J who had been in Washington seyera
days endeaYoring to prevent strik
by obtaining concessions from tn
- NhtotCi Ocueldlt anu ~ va
-tthrought the Postmaster Genera
and Konenkamp alone that this coull
have been accomplished. But tn
moment that Konenkamp heard o
the action taken by the Postmaste
General he waited only veriicatio
of that action. by obtaining cop
OF the order, before ordering the e,
tension OF the Atlanta strike to Vii
ginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida
Alabama, Kentucky and West Virgin
la.
Postmaster General Burleson /
! his prepared statement does not n
/ turn full control over their propel
ties to the wire companies of the d,
: partment, who pointed out that
merely returned to the companie
: the control of operations of th
wires. In his statement, Mr.. Burl,
son asserted that rates now in fore
and the financial relations betwee
the Government and the companie
"will continue unless Congress, in Il
wisdom, may decide to change thel
or the temergency is terminated b
. the proclamation peace"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
TWO LOSE LICENSES
States Attorney Investigating Ac
cldent Which Caused Death

Montpelier, June 4.-Secretary OF
state Harry A. Black has suspended
the license of Robert Greeley of Ro.
chester and Mrs, C. A. Lang OF
Montpelier until such time as States
Attorney r. r.. Davis OF Washington
county can investigate and make re.
port upon the responsibility of the
accident which occurred in Warren
Sunday when George Greeley was SO
badly injured that he died. The con
dition of Miss Lena Smith Of Arling
ton, who has been in a serious con
dition, is more favorable, while Mrs
Martha Chatterton, the housekeeper
is improving.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
coNFERs WITH EXPERTS
Chief American Military Adviser Ar
rises In Paris

Paris, June 3.-President Wilson
met American experts today. and
discussed the question OF replies TO
be made to German notes On repar-
ations and economic phases Of the
neace terms. The meeting later de-
veloped into a general conference Of
the full American delegation over
German counter proposals. Brig
Cen. Harris, chief American military
adviser arrived today from Berlin.
Il is believed his visit is for consult
alton regarding military measures to
be taken in the event that Germany
refuses to sign the treaty
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
TO pEPoRT SO ALIENS
Federal Authorities Have Rounded
Up Many Aqitators

Washington. june 5.--Many OF the
aliens now being caught in the drag.
net thrown out by Federal and muni-
cipal police as the result OF the
bomb outrages last Monday night
may be deported. II became known
today that records in the case Of all
those arrested who cannot be con-
nected directly with the bomb plot
are being turned over to the Depart
ment OF Labor.
Deportation OF at least fifty alien
agitarors Is understood to be pend
ing, but officials of the immigration
Bureau decline to discuss the cases.
Some Of the men are said to have
taken out their first citizenship pap
ers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
CONVICTION IS CONFIRMED
David Lamar Has Been Pronounced
Guilty of Conspiracy

New York. June 5.-Conviction of
David Lamar. ''Wolf Of Wall Street,
for conspirlng to preynt transporta
tion war munitions to the allies from
the United States, was confirmed to-
day by the federal circuit court OF
appeals.
A similar decision was given In
the case OF Henry b. Martin, member
of the so.called labor's national
peace council Both had been out
on bail pending the appeal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
MAYOR ORDERS
ALL PARADES
To Be STOPPED
Winnipeg Authorities Are Try
ing TO Maintain Order
1000 VETERANS ASSIST
Will Undertake to Stamp Out 5oIshe
vism and Anarchy from Winnipeg
Labor

Winnipeg, June 6.-In formal pro
clamation today, Mayor Gray ordered
the stoppage of all parades and for
bade the congregation crowds it the
city streets.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
$4,000 ALIENATION SUIT
Wilmington Parties in Litigation ov-
or Woman's Affections

Brattleboro, June 5.--A 5000
damage suit, alleging alienation of af-
fection was fled in county clerks Of
fee by Alfred L. Poupart against
Samuel Boyd, both OF Wilmington,
Roupart is foreman in a bobbin fact.
ory and Boyd is a farmer. He claims
that Boyd induced Mrs. Poupart to
leave her hame on May of this
year. poupart last filed petition
for divorce on statutory grounds and
asked for the custody Of three minol
children.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
Thin PEOPLE
SHOULD TAKE
PHOSPHATE
Nothing Like Plain Bitro-PhoSphate 20
Put ON Firm. Healthy Flesh and
TO Increase strength. tigor
and Nerve Force.

Judging from the countless prepara-
tions and treatments which are contin-
ually being advertised for the purpose
of making thin people heshy, Develop
ing arms. neck and bust, and replacing
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
RED CROSS SHIPMENT
iade Wednesday TO New England
HaaIc,,-.k.n.

Made Wednesday TO New England
Headquarters
The Bennington Branch of the
American Red Cross shipped to New
England Division Headquarters at Bos-
ton, June 4th, the following:
Girls Chemises 10; Gnls drawers
10;N Children's Undershirts 10; Muff-
lers 90; Shawls 2; Children's Sweat
ers 23: Sleeveless Sweaters /; Child
ren's Socks (pairs) 1872; Mems Socks
(pairs) 3; Children's Caps 2.
Mrs. Il, w. Bradford
President.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
LEFT $4,000 IN BOXES
earre's Oldest Merchant Found Dead
In Bed


In Bed
Barre, June 4.-Henry Y. Millb,
Barre's Oldest merchant. was found
dead In bed this morning at his
home on Church street Mr. Mills
had no relatives and the state took
over his property. He was man
Of considerable means aud had
lived alone and had no conhdant.
The states attorney removed from
"a little cloth bag, which Mr.. Mills
was accustomed to carry, paste
board box containing $4,000 In
bills and from another box about
5000 In bills. The deceased had .
great many friends In this city and
nlihorgh unique IN tho MANAGE
ment of his store, always had b
good business.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06

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10 W 8 n n d
angles b y
[ h Q = o ( {
curved lines
o I h e a 1t h
and beauty.
{ h G r @ a r q
e vid @ ntly
I h ou sands
OF men and
women who
keenly feel
their excess
sive I h In
ness.
n h lnness
and W e a k
n Q & 8 a r @
o ftcn due
to starved
nerves. our
bodies need
I
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
FAVORABLE REPORT ON BILL
Would Return Telegraph And Tele
phone Lines TO Owners

Washington, June 3.-Favorable re.
port on Senator Kellogg's bill to pro-
vide for the immediate return OF the
telephone.telegraph lines to private
ownership was ordered by the Sen
ate interstate commerce committee,
after the measure had been amended
to continue the existing telephone
rates sixty days after final action by
Congress. The committee vote was
unanimous.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
THEATRICAL MANAGER DIES
Frederick Thompson, Creator Of Luna
Park, Passes On

New York, June 6.-Frederick
Thompson. theatrical manager and
famed throughout the country as the
creator OF Luna Park, Coney Island,
died today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
MARRIED A YEAR SECRETLY
President Thomas Daughter Wed
June 13, 1918.

Middlebury, June 4.--Upon her re-
turn this week from her year OF
teaching at Norton, Mass, Miss HUI
dab May Thomas, second daughter
of President and Mrs. John NJ.
Thomas of Middlebury College, sur.
prised her friends by announcement
of her marriage at st. Paul's church
in Albany, ~ Y, on June 10, 1918,
to Lloyd Blanchard Gale. son of Mr.,
and Mrs. Preston r. Gale of Buffalo
N. Y. Owing to the groom's expect
alton at that time OF being ordered
overseas. and the brides desire to
continue her teaching for another
year, the young couple decided upon
quiet wedding and withheld an
nouncement of 1t until the end OF the
school year.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06

Philadelphia, Penn, June 5.-The
search in this city for bomb throwers
continued today with intensity when
evidence from Washington gave an
internatioal tinge to the conspiracy.
The latest developments indicates that
French, and possibly Italian interna-
tional Anarchists were imported into
this country to take part in the out
RACES Of Monday night.
Other points brought today are
l. The conclusion reached by the au-
thorities that the bombs placed in this
city consisted of plain wooden box
filed with explosives and set OFF by a
chemical
2. The investigation by the Depart
ment Of Justice agents into the enc
mics OF Louis Jagiellxy the jeweler
whose home was blown up, who were
responsible for malicious rumCrs
about Jagielky during the war, caus-
III. IS government investigation of his
actions.
3. The uncovering OF Edward Ham
mond, 5723 Spruce Street, who is sup
posed to have picked up the bomb IN
front of the Jagielky home five minutes
before it exploded, This discounts
the theory that Jagielky's home was
blown UP by mistake.
4 4, The departure Of Government ex
plosive experts for New York TO in
vestigate the explosions there.
4 5. The release of Lloyd d. Leslie
who was arrested as plot suspect
on the night of the explosions here
The investigation took an Internal
ional tinge a sthe result of the discoy
cry Of wallet nthe lawn of Mr
Palmer's home the day following thl
explosion.
This is supposed to be the propert.
of the dead man, and in it were scrap
that lead the authorities to believ
that the man had recently arrived fron
France and that he was a member o
an anarchist organization of Europe
beginning operations in this country
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-06
EIGHT CITIES
COOPERATE IN
BOMB MYSTERY
European Anarchists May Have
Set Bombs
CLUE IN PHILADELPHIA
Wallet Discovered on Lawn Supposed
to be Property Of Dead
Bomb Thrower
CLUE IN PHILADELPHIA

New York, June 5.-The eight cities
in which bomb outrages were perpetu-
ated Monday night have arranged for
an interchange of police officers to
facilitate cooperation of all the
agencies at work running down the
radicals responsible for the explosion
ii was announced at police headquar-
ters here tonight.
The statement came at the close OF
conference between federal agents
and representatives of the municipal
police departments of various cities.
1t was stated that detachments Of the
New York bomb squad have been sent
to Pittsburgh, Washington, Philadel-
phia, Boston and other cities in the
hope that they can be of assistance in
rounding up anarchists and other radl
Gals who are familiar figures in the ex
elusive Red society of New York.