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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
CONGRESS VOTES
To END DAYLIGHT
SAVING MEASURE
House and Senate Pass Measure
by Overwhelming Vote
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 26
Clock Time VIII be Resumed Mex
FaIl--Reject Amendment for
Immediate Repeal

Washington, June fS.-The doom Of
the daylight saving, inaugurated as a
war measure, was pronounced today
by Congress-, both Senate and House
adopted by overwhelming votes meas
ures to terminate operation OF the
law when the period Of summertime
ends next October 20.
The House, after three-hour de-
bate, by vote of 233 to 1872, passed
bin to repeal the law on the last
Sunday in next October, but rejected
an amendment to make the repeal
effective at once.
The Senate, by vote OF 56 to G,
after brief discussions added rider
to the agricultural appropriation bill
providing for repeal OF the daylight
measure on the same date fixed by
the House bill.
The Senate measure now goes 70
conference with the agricultural bill
and the House bill is to be sent to the
Senate. Il is considered likely that
Senate amendments will be finally
substituted for the House measure
Action OF Congress therefore moans
continuation OF the present clock
time this summer and early fall with
return to sun time October 26, end
/ ing two years operation of the day
light saving plan.
Members of both Senate and blouse
4 IN advocating repeal Of the law en-
acted March 10. 1918, said they were
guided largely by wishes of farmers
and labOring men who oppose the ad
yanced working hours during thl
spring and summer season Oppon
ents OF the repeal legislation declar
ed the extra hour Of daylight was (
boon to city dwellers and asss .e'
that others could easily adjust thei
affairs to conform to the advanced
clock schedule.
The six senators who voted agains
the rider were Calder. Frelinghlysen
Newherry. Page Phippa and Robin
son. all republicans, except Senate
Robinson
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
JESS ENDS ROAD WORK
Willard Expects to Weigh 24s Poundo
For Fight.

Toledo. o., June 1s.-Jess Willard
announced tonight that he expected
to weigh between 2i5 and 24S pounds
for his heavyweight championship
contest with Jack Dempsey here July
4, and because of the satisfactory
progress he has made In reducing rls
weight has decided to eliminate long
runs over the roads from his daily
training grind,
Lighter work than has been the
rule for several days prevailed in the
champions workout at his Maumee
bay camp this afternoon. Willard
cut down his boxing TO eight rounds
after his strenuous workout yesior-
day, when he boxed II rounds and
wound up with four more OF shadow
boxing. The champions performance
was Witnessed by 2500 persons. com.
prlsing the largest weekday crowd
that has packed the tented mclosdre.
Between GOO and roo women were
sprinkled through the gathering.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
SILVER BAY CONFERENCE
IN VERMONT THIS YEAR
Y. w. c. A. Gathering Near Burling-
ton Like Famous Sessions Held
on Shore Of Lake George

Burlington June 1S.--Vermont
girls will have the advantage of a
Silver Bay at their very doors this
year, for at one of the most beautiful
points On the lake, Rock Point will
be held conference under the direct
ion OF the Y. w. G. A., which will be
exactly like those held at Silver Bay
Lake George, or at the Moody school
az Northfeld. Mass Lake George has
always had a strong appeal to girls
as an ideal place to hold conference
for besides the inspiration gained by
meeting girls from almost everywhere
and of listening to women who are
intensely interested in their work,
there is that additional inspiration
which Is always gained by visiting a
beautiful place.
But the conference will not attract
solely because of the beauty of Rock
Point. it will also be so near most Of
the girls of Vermont that many Of
who could not afford to so TO Lake
George can so to this conference so
much nearer home. There will also
be women at this conference from
whom every girl must get some inspir-
iation. for the northwestern department
of the Y. W. c. A. is vitally interested
in this work in Vermont and is send
| ing some Of its best speakers to. this
conference, many of them speakers
year after year at Silver Bay. For
instance, among the evening speakers
appear such people as Miss Ruth Colt
executive OF the Northeastern Field, Y.
w. C. A.. Miss Bera Barger, national
recreation executive, Miss Laura Knott
OF Boston. author of "Vesper Talks to
Girls and former principal of Brad
ford Academy, Bradford, Mass. the
Rt. Rev. Bishop A. c. A. Hall and
| Judge n. G. Mower OF this city.
The conference will begin June 2S
and continue until July 5. and will
be open, as are the conferences al
Silver Bay, TO all who are interested
in the work for girls. such as teachers
church workers, social workers. poten
tial leaders. such as college girls who
are Interested In social questions ant
anyone who wants inspiration for tn,
work OF next wear. Bishop Hall ha.
kindly given the use OF Bishop Hon
kins hail for this conference and m
who can may live there during In,
conference. The amount charged fol
the week will be $500 for the boart
and $500 for the registration fee.
The idea of the conference Is /,
start little Silver Bay right here II
Vermont in order that the girls o
this state may have as many adyan
! tages in that line as those OF othe
states.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
THEODORE N. VAIL RESIGNS
Quits Presidency to Accept New
Office

New York, June lS Theodore n.
Vail, president Of the American Telo-
phone & Telegraph Co.. announced to-
day that he had resigned the presiden.
cy and assumed @he newiy-created
position of chairman OF the company's
board.
H. b. Thayer identified with the
system for 40 years, has been elected
president and N. G. Kingsbnry has
been elected vice-president, succeed
ing u n. Bethel. who has retired.
John J Carty, head OF research, ex-
pertinent and development. becomes
vice-president in charge Of develop.
inent and research and W S. Clifford.
former director OF the Council OF Ma
tional Defense, yice-president in
charge Of accounts and finance
The changes. Mr.. Vail said. were in
anticipation of the end OF federal con
troll of the wire systems. AS chair.
man OF the board Mr. Vail will devote
his attention to the larger problems
Of policy and development
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
TROOPS READY IF
ARMIsTICE ENDS
MONDAY MORNING
Allied Soldiers Are Prepared to
Resume Invasion
SEIZE RICHEST REGIONS
Armies Will Start Toward Berlin at
S A. M. Monday If Treaty
is Not Signed

Coblenz, June 1S.-lt is now pos
sibe to give a semionicial synopsis
of the military movements to be un-
dertaken, shonld the Germans fail to
sign the allied peace terms.
The armlstice will end at 5 o'clock
in the merning. At that moment the
allied armies will move forward in
an easterly direction between the
junction of the Rhine and Lippe Riv-
ers ON the north and Mannheim on
the south. Orders had been issued
from Marshal Foch's headquarters to
be ready for this move on the morn
ing of the 2lst, but telegram receiv-
ed last night put the date two days
later. In other words, under the lat
est plan the movement is scheduled
to start at a. m. Monday should the
Germans not sign or should no fur
ther delay be ordered.
On the first day the advance forces
would be sent out in trucks to the linn
its as laid down. On the second day
supporting forces would reach these
limits, and on the third day the artil-
lery and supply movement would be
completed That would constitute
the first move. Plans in advance OF
that are in the hands of the Allied
Supreme War Council.
This movement would more than
double the amount of German terri
tory in allied hands.
1t so happens that tho territory in
front of the Americans would not
yield us any large cities. Ours would
be mostly wooded and agricultural
territory We would occupy Siegen
Giessen, with some $4,000 inhabl
tants,, Marburs, (wlth 25,OO0) ant
Wetgis,S
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
.CHAS A. PLUMLEY MAY BE
CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
Rumors Around Montpelier That Tax
Commissioners Has Ambitions
for Higher Office

Montpelied, June 19.-An uncon.
frmed report IS in circulation that
Charles A. Plumley has resigned as
tax commissioner and that his resign
alton is now in the hands of Governor
Clement or members of his official
family. Mr.. Plumley is in Chicago at
tending the National Conference Of
Tax Commissioners and cannot be
reached. Only stenographer was in
charge of the governors Office tins
morning at the state house
II has been known for some time
that Mr.. Plumley was offered res
ponsible position by a large rubber
company outside the state but wheth-
er he has accepted It is unknown. Mr..
Pmmloy's resignation has been expect
ed as the natural thing since Governor
Clement failed to reappolnt him tax
commissioner since which time there
has been good deal of Pumley
talk for governor
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
ROYAL WELCOME
GIVEN WILSON
BY BELG|ANs
President Accorded Demonstrate
ion in Many Cities
ALSO VISITS PARLIAMENT
Belgian Foreign Minister Expresses
Gratitude to U. S. for Its
Sympathy and Help

Brussels, June 19.-President Will
son, who reached here last night,
began the second day of his visit by
motoring to Charleroi with King AL
bert. He expects to see the destruc-
tion wrought by the Germans on
mines there and other systematic
havoc He was not accompanied by
Mrs. Wilson. who was somewhat fati-
gued after yesterdays trip. Luncheon
was had at the American Legion.
The features of today's program are
an appearance of the President before
the Chamber OF Deputies and receipt
ion by Cardinal Mercier. Stepping
from the palace this morning, the
resident faced several thousand
people who were clamoring for a
speech. my friends he said, In
coming personally, | have merely fol-
lowed my own heart and the hearts
of the American people toward Bel
GUM.
Belgium's gratitude for the Ameri-
cans relief work during the great war
and for the gallant work of the Ameri-
can army during the last months of
the struggle was expressed by Paul
Hymans, foreign minister, today on
the occasion of President Wilson's s
visit to Parliament. Hynans paid high
tribute to Herbert Hoover. Brant Whit
lock, the American press and Ameri-
can women.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
S0N-IN-LAW OF MEXICAN
PRESIDENT PROTESTS
Claims Crossing of U. S. Troops Into
Juarez Was Violation of
Mexican Sovereignty

Washington, June 17.-General
Candido Aguilar. son-in.law OF Presi-
dent Caranba of Mexico and now In
Washington on special mission from
the Mexican Government, issued q
statement from the Mexican Embassy
today in which he declared that tho
Mexican Government considered the
crossing OF American troops into
Juarez as a violation Of Mexican
sovereignty" The statement was sign
ed by General Aguilar as Confidential
Ambassador to the United States"
1t is not regarded here as one that
viii result in any serious breach of
relations between this country and
Mexico. The statement follows:
The Mexican Government has not
asked, nor will II ask, the aid OF
American troops TO fight villa or any
other bandit. General Francisco
Gonzales did not ask,either, the assist.
ance OF the United States soldiers
who entered Ciudad Juarez.
THE Government and people OF
Mexico consider as violation of Mex.
lean sovereignty the crossing of Unit.
ed States soldiers into Mexican terri
tory II is hoped that the situation
created by the latest occurrences in
Juarez will be satisfactorily adjusted
between the two countries.
President Carranza's Government
is strongly endoavoring TO put an end.
as soon as possible. to the activities
OF the Mexican rebels and to guarantee
the lives and properties of foreigners
and Mexlcans residing In Mexico"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
CHURCES WILL OBSERVE
THRIFT SUNDAY, JUNE q
Throughout County Churches viii
Aid Government in FuythernJ
Sane Saving

Next Sunday will be Thrift Sunday
Throughout New England and the
rest of the country churches Of every
denomination will cooperate with the
savings division of the Treasury De
partment in further perpetuating the
lessons of sane saving, wise spending
and safe investment. Thrift viii
be the text of the pastor. June %
is set aside to aid the National Thrift
campaign.
A message from Secretary Glass OF
the Treasury Department setting
forth the. reasons why the government
is fostering the spirit of thrift as a
permanent American characteristic,
will be received by each congregation
and read from the pulpit
In letter to the pastors OF all
denominations, Harold Braddcck, na-
tional director of the Savings Diyis-
ion. states the need of assistance in
this great movement for peacetime
patriotism It reads in part.
Eve are hoping that you will i'm
press upon the members of the organ.
izations connected with your church
the desirability of careful saving. for
some worthy object. 1t would seem
that, in the organizations which are
DESTROYS for saving for this purpose
il would be TO their interest to be en-.
rolled as Government Savings societ
les. The Savings and Thrift StamT
securities offered by the government
are so safe and so accessible to the
investor OF such small amounts thai
we feel that they should be well adapt
ed to the needs Of any church organ
ization. We also feel that if the mem
bers of these organizations begin in
vesting their savings in government
securities it will aid the members tC
feel that they have a more direc
stake and interest in their government
1t will make them more active ant
intelligent citizens"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
EXPLAIN ATTACK
German Secretary is Cause {
Demonstrated.

Paris, June 1S.-The demonstration
against members OF the German
peace delegation on Monday evening,
according TO the Petit Parisien, ap-
parently had its inception in the
crowds Interpretation Of some ges-
ture by a German typist or secretary
as provocative act.
The throwing OF stones and bricks
which struck two Germans occurred
as the automobiles of the Germans
passed through Chesny, Roquencourt
and Bailly, suburban points, on their
way to the railway station at Noisy
le-Roi. At Versailles the demonstra-
tion was confined to hooting and ieer-
ing Two French military ehanffeurs
struck by bricks, were more seriously
injured than were the German dele
gates. Count Won Observation-Disclosures
Eau took another route to the railway
station and escaped the demonstra-
ton.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
pERsHlNe HOLDS BACK TROOPS
TWO Divisions Of Regulars to Remain
Longer at Front.

Washington, June 17.-The Fourth
and Fifth divisions of Regulars have
been removed from the list OF units
scheduled for early return to the
United States the War Department
was advised today by Gen. Pershing.
These two divisions were schedul-
ed to sail from France this month,
and officials believed cancellations Of
the sailing orders would haye been
made only under plans of the interal-
lied high command and with the ap-
proval of President Wilson
Decision to retain these two divi-
sions was believed to be only tenn
porary one, further action being de-
pendent upon developments In the
Peace Conference.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
TO TAKE CHARGE OF Y. M. c. A
Army Asked to Control All Welfare
Organizations

Washington, June 49, Maintenance
of the present welfare and educational
activities in the army was urged to-
day before the Senate military COM
mittee by Assistant Secretary Keppel
of the war department, who recon-
mended, however. army control of the
work now being carried on by the
Young Mems Christian Association,
Knights of Columbus and similar or
ganizations He asked that the $S,-
100000 appropriation originally rec
commended be restored by the Senate
in the army bill
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
HAD NO LICENSE
6ratteboro 5oys Were Fishing and
Were Arrested.

Brattleboro, June 17.--In the muni-
cipal court yesterday, Judge A. L.
Cudworth fined Harley r. Manley,
aged p, and his brother, Carl Manley
aged 49, $25 each and costs of $3.50
each, on pleas Of guilty to the charge
of fishing without licenses. On
recommendation of Probation officer
w. i. Shumway, concurred in by
County Warden e. II. Metcalf aud
States Attorney f. w Gibson, 500 of
each fine was remitted, as the re.
spondents were placed on probation
for six months.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
KILLED BY cARBoLIc ACID
Mrs. Agnes Durant Of Burlington Was
Weary Of Life.

Burlington, June 1S.-Mrs. Agnes
Durant OF SO Grant street died yes
terday at the Fanny Allen hospital,
where she was removed Monday af-
ter taking large dose Of carbolic
acid with suicidal intent.
Early Monday afternoon Mrs. Du-
rant, who was alone at her home,
drank several ounces OF the deadly
fluid and then lay down on her bed
in great pain. Later as her suffering
increased she called neighbors to her
assistance and Dr. j. II, Dodds and
Miss Bessie Crosby. the assistant dis
trict nurse. promptly responded to
their call. Everything possible was
done for her restoration. but shortly
before 3 o'clock she lapsed into un
consciousness in which condition she
remained until the end.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
PROPAGANDA AGAINST U. S.
Brazilian Newspapers Print Articles
Criticizinq Wilson.

Rio Janeiro, June 17--An ex.
tensiyc propaganda against the Uni
ted States. begun month ago in
paid notices in local morning news.
paper, IS still going on. These no
tees and articles reach approximate
ly 1900 words daily. Usually taere
is one lengthy article, and one OF
smaller Dimensions, freshly prepared
Dispatches unfavora3le to the Uni
ted States are also being published,
Fiume and other matters vitality con
oerning the Italians are frequently
the topic, with vltrolic attacks on
President Wilson, who seems TO be
the chief target, though virtually
everything North American has been
included.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
FIGHTING DIES DOWN
vIIla IS in FIIaht s0uth Of chIhuar

Villa Is in Flight South Of Chihuahua
FL Paso, Texas, June 17.--After
three days of intense excitement and
fighting in and near Juarez the hor-
der resumed it's routine today, with
no indication of an immediate resumpt-
ion of hostilities. All American troops
We're back on the American side last
night, villa and his column are some
where south Of Samalayuca, Chihua-
hna. and General Francisco Gonzales
is again in full control of the Juarez
district.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
HUN DELEGATES
MAY SIGN To KEEP
COUNTRY INTACT
Germans Fear Possibility of
Separate States
BELGIANs ARE PESSIMISTTC
Cabinet at Wemar Opposed to Sign
ing DISQUALIFICATION
Increasing

Berlin, June 1S-"sign the treaty
and be through with the agony
seems to be the gist Of the comment
OF Berliners today. The moral in
dictment contained in tne covering
note OF the allied answer seems to
have given away to resignation to the
inevitable.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
BRITISH GRAND FLEET
READY FOR EMERGENCY
England Completes Naval Prepara-
tlons Necessary II Treaty Is Not
Sluned.

London. June l9.--English news.
papers are featuring the British ma.
val and other preparations IN the
event that Germany fails to sSn the
treaty. It IS reported un0ticially
that the Grand Fleet has again been
placed upon n war footing.
II Is also rumored that the dirgible
R.S4 has been diverted from the con.
templated transatlantic flight and
equipped With bombs aud machine
guns. II will nrbably be sent to the
Baltic where her companion craft
the R-33 is on duty. The latter air
ship left Wednesday for u cruise
which will end at the Kiel canal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
STRIKE IN CALIFORNIA
Telephone Operators, Linenaen and
Other Electrical Workers Out.

San Francisco, Cal. June i7.-Tele
phone operators, linemen and other
electrical workers throughout Califor-
MIA went on strike at a. m. today,
union officials here asserted All the
principal cities in the state are af-
fecied.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
GOLD GOES TO LATIN AMERICA
Heaviest Flow from U. S. Since En-
barge Lifted Is Southwark.

Washington, June 17.--The heayi-
est food of gold from the United
States following the lifting OF the
gold embargo a. week ago is going
to South and Central American coun-
tries, according to reports Of semi.
official character reaching Washing
tor.
While applications for export are
being granted freely, every effort is
being made to direct as much of the
flow as possible to the countries in
which the American dollar is below
par Settlement of American cerdits
in Spain, the Dutch East Indies and
the Far East is expected to have an
immediate effect in placing the dollar
at premium.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
True Aristoeraey.

Mere democracy cannot solve the so
clal question An element Of aristoc-
racy must be introduced into our life.
I do not mean the nrlstocracy Of birth,
or of the purse, or even the arIstoc.
rncy of Intellect mean the aristoc-
rncy Of character. Of will, Of mind,
That only can free us.--Ibson.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
CASUALTIES HELD UP YEAR
U. S. Now Taking Lists From the
French War Office.

Washington, June 17.-Casualties
now being reported through the War
Department are coming principally
from the French War Office, the de-
partment said today, which "is con
siderably over a year behind with
their records"
Lieu.-Col. Earle Boothe. until re-
Gently chief OF the A. E. F. Central
Records Office, estimates it will be a
year before the French records are
completely checked.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19

Paris. June 19.-While admitting
chat II has little direct or comprehen-
sive information regarding the Ger
man attitud toward signing the treaty,
the American Peace Delegation is
optimistic in It's view of the situation.
In common with the conference circles
generally. the delegates are not dis
turbed by newspaper reports OF an
unfriendly nature received here from
Germany.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
LOBSTER BY AlRPLANs
Live Lobsters Get Ride From Brus-
sells to Paris.

Brussels June 1S.-Regular trans
portation of merchandise by airplane
between Brussels and Paris, estab-
lished by companies in the two cities,
has already resulted in some unusual
cargoes being carried. For instance,
a consignment Of nearly 500 pounds
OF live Holsters, brought by one ofshe
airpanes OF the system arrived at the
aerodrome near here yesterday after
noon. The Holsters were in excel
lent condition.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19

Brussels, June 1S.--President and
Mrs Wilson with King Mbert and
Queen Elizabeth as guides Wednes-
day saw the devastation that lad
been visited upon Belgium by the
GeImans, The condition of the coun-
try deeply affected the Americans.
In .he afternoon On, apDcarunce of
the president at Yyres. Estend, Zee
brugge. and family Brussels was
made the occasicr of demonstrations
that might have hesn accorded u
ccnquering hero With the President
Ind Hrs. Wilson was Miss Maragret
Wilson.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1919-06-19
MORE BOMBS TO COME
Government Officials Fear Further
Outraees.

Washington June 1S.--The menace
of bomb outrages still hangs over the
country, is the belief Of officials of
the department Of justice.
William J. Flynn. chief Of the de-
partment's bureau OF investigation
said today shat he believed there we're
more bombs 10 come but said it
was impossible to say when the next
attempt to create reign OF terror by
explosions might be made.