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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16

GEO. F. GRAVES INJURED
Hit BY Automobile as He Was Cross
ing South Street.

George F. Graves, president of the
First National bank was Knocked
down Monday evening in front of the
postofflce on South street by an au-
tomobile driven by Il. w. Williams.
Fortunately Mr.. Graves was not seri-
ously hurt though he got bad cash
on the forehead which required the
attention of a physician.
Mr.. Graves was watching person
ahead who had difficulty in maintain
ing footing on the ice and Mr.. VIII
l.ams was watching three cars ap-
preaching him down South street and
neither saw the other until 1t was too
late.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
FOR SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
Assistance cffe-e by 5preav Of War
Risk insurance.

Discharged soldiers, sailors and ma
rines who have dropped their War
Risk Insurance may reinstate it with
out paying all the lapsed premiums,
providing that they make application
within Is months after discharge from
the service. 1t will only be necessary
to pay premiums for months and
sign a statement to the effect that the
applicant is in as good health as he
was at the date OF his discharge No
physical examination is required In
case a man was discharged over IS
months ago he can be reinstated II
he will make application before De-
cember 81, 1919 1t will not be neces-
sary to reinstate the full $4,000 A
person may reinstate $1,000 or more
Provision has also been made to
permit persons to convert their war
insurance to other kinds of govern
ment insurance such as Ordinary
Life. Twenty Payment Life and
Twenty Year Endowment The oy-
ernment is TO remain in the insurance
business for the benefit of those who
served in the War
Every discharged soldier or his de-
pendents should be interested in the
above matter and Immediately write
to or call on the Department Insur-
ance Officer, Room III, 80 Chauncy
Street, Boston. Mass" All informa-
in will be furnished and assistance
given at the office or through the
mail.
Personal attention will also be Civ
en- to any matter concerning the serv-
ice such as Liberty Bonds, Compensa
ton, back pay due, personal effect
and the return of bodies of deceased
soldiers, etc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
COAL DELIVERY
RESUMED TODAY
ON NORMAL BASIS
Railroads Begin Shipping All
Fuel as Billed
FEW EXCEPTIONS TO RULE
Appointment of Commission to Inves-
tiaate Wages and Prices TO be
Made Before Thursday
'EW EXCEPTIONS TO RULE

Washington. Dec 16.-Virtually
normal conditions in the distribution
of coal have been restored. The rail-
road administration today began de-
liYering all coal as billed except in a
few emergency cases.
The appointment Of a commission
to investigate wages and prices in the
coal mining industry will be made be-
fore Thursday, it is reported at the
white house.
Pittsburg. Dec. 16.-All but two or
three of the mines in the Pittsburg
district were in operation today and
at headquarters of the United Mine
Workers union, it was reported that
the others will be working tomorrow.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
NOT ON SANTA CLAUS LIST
Many Children Will Be Missed With.
ont Nour Contribution

Many Children Will Be Missed With
out Your Contribution.
There are many children in Rem
nington, who will know little of Christ
mas except through the generosity OF
their friends
Those desiring to give partly worn
clothing and toys that have beon
used, may leave their contributions at
III South St Gifts of money may
be made to any member of the com
mittee in charge:
Mrs. Georee NJ. Hawks,
Miss Maude Galusha,
Mrs. Luther II. Graves,
Mrs. Elizabeth Guiltinan,
Mrs. Robert p, Healy,
Miss Anna L. Rogers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
JENKINS NOTE
To De ANSWE. RED
WITH COURTESY
Statement from Foreign Office
in Mexico City
GOVERNORS TO CONVENE
President carranza viii Endeavor to
Hasten Paciflcation of Republic
Hugo Released

Mexico City, Dec ia statement
was issued from the foreign Office to-
day to the effect that contrary to the
intimations contained in some of the
newspapers in the United States, the
second note from the American govern
ment with regard tc the case of Consul
William o. Jenkins would be answered
with "the courtesy which has always
characterized Mexican diplomatic com.
munications."
The governors of all the states of
Mexico have been summoned to meet
December 90 for a conference with
President Carranza. looking toward a
more rapid qualification of the republic
and to outline plans whereby the ap.
preaching elections may be carried out
with the least disturbance and fairness
to al interests.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
HUNGRY BUT
DAREN'T EAT
Take "Pape's Diapepsin" and
eat favorite foods
without fear


Your meals hit back! Your stom-
ach is sour acid, gassy and you feel
bloated after eating or you have heavy
Jumps of indigestion pain or headache
but never mind Here is instant re-
lief
Dent stay upset. Eat tablet of
Pape's Diapepsin and Immediately the
Indigestion gases. acidity and all stom-
ach distress caused by acidity ends
Pape's Diapepsin tablets are the
surest. quickest stomach relievers in
the world They cost very little at
drug stores.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
BELIEVE MOTHER, INSANE,
THREW SON FROM PIER
Mrs. Esther Blake Tells Conflicting
Stories of Tragedy at Atlantic

Atlantic City, Lee 16.-- Esther
Blake, charged with the murder of her
little son, today repudiated her state
ment that two negroes oyerpowered
her and kidnapped the boy.
1T might have been delusion. I
am subject to delusions and ! might
have been mistaken about the
negroes" she told the coroner.
The mother admitted that the boy
ran out upon the pier and the authori-
ties are of the belief that in a fit of
insanity she threw him into the sea.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
RAILROADS TO REMAIN
IN FEDERAL CONTROL
Congress Unable to Complete Legisla-
tion to Return to Owners
January L

Washington. Dec 16.-Presdent
Wilson has not indicated when he
viii send a message to congress on
the railroad situation, White house
officials said yesterday.
1t is conceded now that congress
cannot complete railroad legislation
before the Christmas recess and Off
cials generally expect that govern
ment control will be continued until
after the first of the year.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16

Eagle Pass. Tex, Dec. 16. Fred G.
Hugo of El Paso, manager of the ]. NJ
Dobie ranch near Muzquiz Mexico. has
been released by the Villistas, who
had held him for $4,000 ransom. ac-
cording to adyices received here yes.
terday No ransom money was paid.
Information OF Hugo's release was
contained in a telegram received by the
Carranza garrison az Piedras Negras
from Gen. Alfredo Ricaut, commanding
one of the columns of Government
forces sent TO intercept the Villistas.
Several prominent Mexicans taken
with Hugo in the recent raid on Muz.
quiz and held for 5000 ransom each
were released without payment of any
money~the Telegram stated.
"We's got our Christmas supplies
and will not return until next sum
mer, was a message Pancho Villa left
at Muzqulz when hoy aparted with his
men for the chihuahua Mountains.
They had looted virtually every estab.
lishment in MuzQuiz
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16

Accept California" Syrup of Figs
only for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most
harmless laxative or physic for the
little stomach, liver and bowels. Child
ren love its delicious fruity taste Full
directions for childs dose on each hot
tie Give it without fear
Mother! You must say California"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
GERMAN 'ssohE 10 PAY
DeesatioAAt ftf66 ssttie soapa Flow In,
aentFttSs5i I'D, Paris.

Paris Dec. 16.-The new German
delegation which has come to discuss
the compensation for the sinking of
the captured German fleet in Scapa
Flow arrived in Paris today.
The delegation arrived in the city
in special car attached to an ordi-
nary eYrress train. There was not
the slightest excitment at the station
but the crowd regarded the Germans
with interest.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
LAcoINTE HITS 2as CLIP
Marvellous Speed Record by Noted
French Aviator

Paris, Dec 16.-Sadi Lecointe, the
noted French aviator, in an officially
timed airplane test made here today
made burst Of speed approximately
at the rate of 226 miles an hour.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16

WANTED--ro rent Saw mill: I
want portable mill with top saw at
tachment. trimmer and edger capable
Of averaging at least twelve thousand
feet day Of WELL MANUFACTURER
LUMBER. Would prefer to have the
owner work with the mill Have four
million to cut. Only good outfits will
be considered Would prefer have it
sawed on contract. Address p. n, Box
40. Bennington, VT. 77t3
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16

WANTED-We have customers for
several desirable houses. IL you want
TO sell your house. see Wm. II. Wills.
phone 500 77t6
TO RENT--On or after January /.
1929 one building on Main street 25x
go. two story, formerly occupied by the
Twin State Gas and Electric Co. In
quire of the trustees OF the Foresters
of America. 77t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
no cure n Cold In One Day

Take LAXATIVE BROMo QUIN1NE
ffablete) It stops tho Cough and
Hssdaehes and works ofs the Cold, 81
". GROVES signature on eac4 box Soc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
leo LArh 30 uLAsslra

WANTED-A farm of about 90 or 60
acres near the village of Bennington,
an eight room house. State terms, adj
dress J. Kenvnl, 12l Tempse St. Rut-
land, Vt 77t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16

WANTED-Oil and mining stocks of
all kinds, also American Real Estate
Co. per cent bonds. Clinton S. Han.
1Is Pleasant St, phone 231W 77t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
ANOTHER CHECK FOR "wETs"
Bill to Repeal War Time Prohibition
AVerselY Reported.

Washington, Dec. 16.-An unfayor-
able report was made today by the
house agricultural oommi'tHa. nn tbs
b!l. - .e--G -. Wss ----l-e g+o.,--l.J--,
.-s-S-A--~4~.-A-~.--s
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16

WANTED-Jobber to put three mil
lion feet of logs in to portable mill
located at Manchester VT. only job
bers of recognized ability wanted. Ad-
dress NJ. X. Box 440, Bennington, VT.
7Tt3.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16

LOST-Tire chain between here and
Pownal j. Ed Walbridge. 77t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
KoLcHAK GENERALS CAPTURED

Soviet Reports Victory for BolsheViki
on Siberian Railroad.
London. Dec. 16.-The bolshevil1i
have captured the city of Novo Nike
laevsk on the trans-Siberian railroad,
according to a Soviet communication
received here.
The report said that more than five
thousand prisoners were taken includ
ing several generals of Kolchak's
army.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-12-16
PLAGUE IN coNsrANrlnopLE

Rubonc Spreading in Poorer Districts
Of the City
Geneva, Dec 16,-Reports of an out.
break OF bubonic plague at CONSTANT.
nople is confirmed in a telegram re-
ceiyed here today by the international
Red Cross organization.
According to the dispatch the dis
ease is spreading in the poorer sec
tion of the city and in some cases has
invaded European quarters.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10
EVERYONE URGED TO
 VISIT FLORENCE O|V
 TUESDAY AND BOOST

That they are anxious for everyone from this district who possibly can to go to Florence next Tuesday to the San Carlos festival, regardless of whether they have been named on the commit tee, was the statement yesterday by officials of the chamber of commerce.
 Every possible assistance should be given the people of the Florence Casa Grande district by the people of the Salt River valley" said Harry Welch, secretary of the chamber of commerce. yesterday. This valley is the most successful of the reclamation projects continued MT. Welch, land there are the same ideal conditions as to climate and land in the neighboring valley, and no reason why a project there should not be equally successful. En- tirely aside from any consideration or advantage to this section in a business way from the creation of the neighbor- ing project, the people of this section will, I am sure, lend every possible aid, for the sake of a greater Arizona and a greater southwest. This state is destined to be not only the greatest and most prosperous in the southwest, but one of the leaders in every way among the states of the Union, and every forward step brings us nearer 10 this goal.''
 The committee from Phoenix has been enlarged, but it is to be distinctly understood that the larger delegation
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10
YOUNG WOMAN TRIES ID DIE BUT |S SAVED
 BY HER IGNORANCE

An imperfect knowledge of chemis- try was the salvation of a Phoenix young woman, 20 years old, blonde and unusually pretty, when, confounding the permanganate and cyanide salts of potassium, she swallowed handful of the purple permanganate crystals in an effort at self lf-destruction at her home at 9 o'clock Friday morning.
 The young woman's husband was witness of her act.
 According to information secured from a reliable source, the pernicious influence of Phoenix night riding clique is responsible for the intended tragedy.
 The young woman. who is extremely youthful and attractive in appearance, came to Phoenix in the spring of 1917 with her father a resident of Los Angeles. At that time she was un- married. Shortly after their arrival she was married to a young mining man and the father remained in Phoe- nix to watch over her.
 Repeated absence of the young hus- band was necessary, and other influ- ences, not always for the best, entered her life. The new home was not a success.
 Divorce was not long in coming, and 1t is believed that the father returned
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10
ROMANCE DIED SAD DEATH CLAIMS LOCAL WOMAN, END
 WAS SLOW BUT OH so SURE
Phoenix, Ariz, August 8, 1919.

Phoenix, Ariz., August 8, 1919. Summer Romance Editor, Arizona Re-
 publican, Phoenix.
 Sir: l am a lady. l will stand for some things, but not for others. Among the others, so to speak, is the man you wished off on me. l had high hopes When entreated you to send me a man. My anticipations ran amuck My heart fluttered for the first time since 1 had the flu.
 To bring the roman to a quick fin. ish, let me detail what happened. All details are usually painful. The thought Of these positively make me scream with pain.
 l asked for man. You sent me g creature who evidently had a contract to support dozen French war or phans and take off the governments hands all the surplus thrift stamps printed since the war broke into front page head lines. He was so tight he sounded like poorly oiled kIaxon. He showed me the first nickIe his great grandfather earned. He still has it. could not get him pried loose from it
 In the first place, he walked out tc see me. l live p blocks out. Ther we walked to town. By actual count seven street cars passed US. Did we go to movie? No. He explained i, hurt his eyes. Did we have a coo crink? No. His digestion has beer ruined. Did we go to the park to . dance? No. Music affected his dis position. Did we do anything exciting We'll, yes, we stood outside Arcads Nall and listened to the crowd cheer the prizefighters. And then, mind you after being dragged over the corpora ton limits of the city on foot, ws walked home, every last lingering step and believe me fingered the last ter blocks. Thoughts of my new sixteer collar shoes going to pieces made ms finger, not to say thoughtful.
 Now, you summer romance man never say romance" to me again. l. Is dead.
 If it wasn't dead last night it died
 attended the funeral and watched thu cremation. There were no flowers, nc music, and no nothing nohow. l an through. If that man was showing his colors, they were anything but tn, same hue as those described on { greenback. Please deliver me from your machinations again. My fec hurt too much today for me to wall down and tell you about it, so l an
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10

to Los Angeles. There followed the introduction of the young divorcee to the coterie of gay young men whose high powered machines travel the palm lined avenues long after curfew is struck.
 Alone in Phoenix, the young woman found the going very easy.
 Two months ago she was remarried and things went better for while Her second husband also was forced to absent himself from the city by reason of his business connections, and the young wife slipped back into the old ways.
 Warned by a letter from an anony- nous source that a party was planned for last Thursday night, the husband returned from out of town and was waiting at their home when his wife alighted from the joy riding. A stormy scene ensued.
 At o'clock Friday morning, goaded by her husbands reproaches, the young woman seized a handful of po- tassium permanganate crystals, often used as disinfectant, and, in the be- lief that it was poison, swallowed it. Aid was summoned and she was soon out of danger, although severely burned in the mouth and throat It is thought that she confused potassium permanganate with the deadly sister salt, cyanide of potassium.
 The only person having connection with the night ride which ended so un- happily is known as Ray"
 The husband is said to be looking for Ray.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10

that attends the better demonstration It will be of neighborly feeling and friendly interest in the problems thst are being worked out in the com- munity on the Gila.
 Those now comprising the commit tee are F. NJ. Wilkinson, Avery Thompson. George H. Maxwell, Sims Ely, s. E. Jordan, J. c. Dobbins, J. M. Levy H. M. Fenimore, E. c. Doty, Marshall Broadway. F. w. Griffen, Charles Korrick, Harry Thompson Fred Barrows, c. H. Akers, and c. M Morgan.
 The start for Florence will be made from the chamber of commerce at 7:30 a.. m. Tuesday, giving four hours to arrive in time for the barbecue at II: 30. The business meeting for the formation ot the association will occur at 2 D. rn.. with numerous speeches, good music and other matters of interest and en- tertainment sandwiched in between, eefore and after the main events.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10

ting in the rear seat The two Indian boys Joe Thomas and Webster Bof- fington, on the motorcycle, struck the car head on blow about the tonneau door, smashing in the door and doing considerable damage to the wheel
 Both the Indian boys were pretty badly bruised up, though only one of them has been treated. Thomas was picked up in dazed condition and led to the sheriffs office, where he was treated by Dr. H. R. Carson and later sent to his room in care of another boy who was to take care of him until his brother could be found. He had very severe confusion and scalp wound, but the doctor was of the opinion that the skull was not fractured, though there is some danger of brain concussion. He was unable to state who had been with him, but another Indian boy supplied the name of Burlington.
 The latter, however, got lost some where. He was directed to go to the sheriffs office and was last seen headed that way. but never arrived. At late hour last night he had not been found. He is reported to have a badly lacerated face. No one in the motor car was hurt.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10
mailing this to you. Oh, how I hate you men. E pIuribus unum (perhaps).
 A POOR FISH.

you men.
 E pluribus unum (perhaps).
 A POOR FISH.
 Such occurrences are deplorable. The man in question evidently did not enter into the spirit of the occasion. The department as has been explained previously is not responsible for un- fortunate occurrences, as above noted. Hereafter male applicants for happi- ress and bliss will be required to sub init to this department 8 certified statement, sworn to before a notary public, to the effect that he will take his companion furnished by this office 10 at least one place of amusement, purchase at least one drink (soft), and if the lady in question desires to ride, footwear will not be worn out.
 It is recognized this is radical de- parture. It is considered necessary. Happiness may not be attained by a miser Ducats were made to be spent and cash laid out for happiness is never regretted. Happiness, of course, cannot be sold, but it can be bought. (That is rather deep, but so is the question.)
 It might be well to add that the de- partment is running smoothly. Despite rumors that the editor thereof had ab- seconded with the files, business is prospering. Thirteen applicants were matched yesterday, and one young wo- man who requested a man who never smoked, drank, chewed or swore was referred to the state prison at Flor ence, where it is rumored one is doing time for wife beating. Of course she didn't understand, but it was ex- plairled that few men are normal, and everyone must have at least some re- lief from the monotony of life. Several male applicants for unadul- terated bliss have objected to doing business with the head of this depart ment, who is man. They claim it takes the romance away. This condi- tion will be remedied. Miss Morphina Blister will arrive from the coast to- morrow to handle that end of the de- partment's business.
 Reference is made to the Republi- cans new feature this morning. It will be found under the heading of "The Art of Kissing" The Summer Ro- nance Department did not secure this feature. It denies any connection, but just the same it is referred to. The lessons given are free as are the serv- 'ices of this department.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10
BOYS ON MOTORCYCLE INJURED WHEN THEY
 CRASH |NT0 AN AUTO

Two Indian boys riding brand new Indian motorcycle came to grief and were pretty badly used up last night about 10 o'clock when they drove the new machine into the side of an auto- mobile. The collision occurred at the corner of Washington and First street.
 The motor car was driven by J. E. Palmer of Mesa, whose wife was sit
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10
REPARTEE.

Baltimore American.) ''We need brains in this business, sir" q know you do. The business shows fl"
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10

If Mooney is innocent, as Densmore intimates in his report, he may yet be free. But those who put him behind bars to discredit organized labor will remain prominent in our best social circles.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10

It makes no difference what your wants may be, you can have them sup piled by using and reading the Repub- lican Classified Pages
Arizona republican., 1919-08-10

There are many ways to discourage bombing in America, but convicting men who are not guilty isn't one of them.