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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
CAIN Of 50 SEATS
INLOWER HOUSE
FOR REPUBLICANS
Democrats Lost 81 in Tuesdays
Elections
RETURNS NOT COMPLETE
Later Figures from Tennessee and
New York May Add to G. o. p.
Majority.

New York, Nov. 5.-Congressional
had not been officially reported and
with the uncertain trend that has
taken place In the 4th and 8th dis
trlcts OF Tennessee, the republicans
still have chance of adding to their
record majority In the new House.
The 2Sd New York district, in which
six election districts are to be heard
from, shows the republican candidate
leading by approximately 1000. The
district at present is represented by
Richard f. McKiniry, democrat, and
his defeat is not yet accepted by the
democrats, as the missing districts are
regarded as democratic strongholds.
The other districts remaining in
doubt because Of the absence of Off
clal reports are the 8th Of Minnesota
and the 5th OF Missouri.
Late returns today from Tennessee
indicated that w. f. Clouse, repub-
lican was leading Representative Cor
dell Hu by less than 300 in the 4th
district, but republican leaders were
confident that the complete returns
would show a plurality of at least 1000
for Clouse. In the Sth district, incom-
Dlete returns gave L. A. Scott, repub-
lican. a small lead over Gordon Brown
ing. democrat. The election of Hull
and Browning was indicated In the
early returns.
In the districts that have definitely
reported, the repub leans have elected
290 and the democrats 1873 including
the two Tennessee seats which to-
night were placed In the doubtful col.
umn. The others elected include one
socialist, one independent, orfe prohi-
bitionit and one independent republi-
can
Thus the republicans. with 200
members as compared with 232 in the
present Congress, have made a net
gain of 5S members. while the demo
rats, with 13S members, as compared
with 100 in the present Congress, have
oct 90, The miscellaneous represent
alton OF four is the same numerically
as that OF the present Congress.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
HARDING DECLINES
TO GO ON WARSHIP
Thanks President Wilson and secre-
tary Daniels for courtesies
Extended.

Marion. Ohio Sow. 5.-Senator Har
ding has declined to make the trip to
the Canal Zone on battleship of the
United States Navy, sending his decli-
nation today in telegram to the Sec
retary of the Navy, Josephus Daniels,
who made the offer at the instance
of President Wilson. -.
Senator Harding does not think II
would be becoming for him to use a
.battleship as q yacht, even II he can
be considered to have virtually the
official status of President, and this
afternoon he addressed the following
telegram to Secretary Daniels:
II most gratefully acknowledge
your gracious telegram in which You
convey the Presidents thoughtful
courtesy in directing a warship to be
placed at my disposal for contem-
plated trip to Panama. along with the
use of the Mayhower for connection
at Hampton Roads. Please assure
the President of my grateful appreci-
alton of his consideration, but can
net accept. because am travelling
by railroad to n vacation point in
Texas. and have booked to embark
from Gulf port for Panama.
thank you also for your courtesy"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
NAVAL COVE ERNOR
UNDER INQUIRY
Il TAKES HIS LIFE
Comd. w. J. Terhune Recently
Relieved in Samoa
ISLANDERS RESENTF u l.
Tourists Report Governors House
Had Been Stoned by Mob of
Angry Natives.
RESENTFUL

Washington, Nov. 5.--Comdr War.
rem J. Terhune, naval governor Of
Samoa, shot and killed himself at
noon the 3d. said dispatch received
today at the navy department Comdr,
Terhune recently was ordered re-
lieyed from duty as commandant at
Samoa and Capt Waldo B. Evans APP
pointed to succeed him.
No details regarding the suicide
were given in the message, but naval
officials here assumed that the officer
took his life during period of de.
preston induced by III heath. He
had been suffering from heart trouble.
A naval court of inquiry is now
on the way to Samoa to inquire into
the administration of the island by
Comdr Terhune. The court was ap-
pointed by Secretary Daniels as a
result OF charges made by Lieut.
Comdr G. j. Boucher against Comdr
Terhune's administration. Lieut.
Comdr Boucher was later relieved
from duty as Comdr Terhune's assis.
tant at Samoa. The court of inquiry
which Is headed by Rear Admiral
Charles F. Hughes, is due at Samoa
Sunday.
American tourists arriving at Hon
olulu last August carried reports OF
agitation among the natives against
the administration OF Gov. Terhune
They said the governors house had
been stoned by mob and that q
petition asking for an invertigation
OF the governors administration had
been forwarded to Washington.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
weLFARE pARrY A SUCCESS
Large Attendance at High School
Hall Friday Evening.

All ages and sizes gathered last
night at the high school In what to all
appearances was representative
group OF Bennington people for the
second Community Party OF the We'll
fare association. If the sounds of
laughter music and applause which
were heard even before one entered
the building are any indication, every
one was having a mighty good time.
A delightful and varied program OF
games had been arranged so that not
a minute OF the evening was tedious.
A clever stunt called the "Goops' was
put on by the girls of the Red Wing
club. Twelve strange creatures with
tiny bodies, enormous heads and lud-
icrous faces appeared as il by magic
and danced, marched, recited and sang
10 the great amusement of the audi
ence. The evening closed with COM
munity singing and refreshments.
Mrs. T. H. Southall, hostess Of the
evening, assisted by Mrs. Hiram Hall
and Mrs Arthur Chase, made all who
came feel welcome and entirely at
home. In fact so we'll did they succeed
that the guests we're loathe to go when
closing time came.
These parties will be held the first
Friday evening of each month ana are
a regular part OF the Welfare program.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
PROUD IN SPIRIT
AS WHEN FIGHT
STARTED, COX
Defeated Candidate Would Take
No Backward Step
HAS HOPE IN DEMOCRACY
Does Not Beleee Coming Administrs.
ton viii Be Hampered by @
Sabotage.

Columbus, o., Nov. 5.--Gov. Cox.
in his first statement since the elec.
ticn tonight said that in spirit be
was as proud as when the fight
started and that he would not re-
trace step nor yield single jot in
principle"
His statement follows: For the
first time in 10 years, the republican
party is in complete control OF the
legislative and executive branches
OF the national government. There.
fore, policy as to statute and admin.
istration is with 1t. Its task Is no
longer that of the critic but the con-
structor. 1t Is my hope and firm
belief that the democracy of the
nation will not attempt political
sabotage. The country has seen quite
enough of that
I'VE are in the midst OF an emer-
gency and the nations every resource
should be cc-ordinated in behalf Of
the things that are helpful. So long
as government exists, the principles
of Thomas Jefferson will be the CEN
ter about which human hopes will
gather Talk of new party is abb
surd. One might as we'll discuss the
destruction OF human emotions.
AS essential as It has been to the
welfare of the country in the past,
the creed of democracy is mere need
ed now than ever because recent
events have made it distinctly the
American party.
'In spirit | am as proud as when
the fight started | would not re
trace a step nor yield a single jot
in principle. 1t was a privilege to
make the contest for the right IN the
face of overwhelming odds. There
is distinct difference between de-
feat and surrender. The flag of
democracy still flies as the symbol OF
things more enduring than the pas
sicns and resentment that come with
the Aftermath OF war"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
WOMAN CONGRESSMAN
is ANTI-SUFFRAGIST
Ran for Office to See If Men Really
Meant It When They Gave
Women the Ballot.

Muskogee, Okla, Nov 5,-Miss
Alice Robertson, farmer cafeteria
owner and the only Congresswc man
elect in the United States, sat in her
little restaurant today planning
menus.
q think should celebrate my
own election by preparing some ex.
ira fruit salad and fried chicken" 1"
she said as she wrote on the bill
of fare on her typewriter Then
She TURNED again to politics. and
shook hands with many who came
to congratulate her on her victory
over Congressman Hastings, Demo
crat who has represented the Sec
ond Congressional District since 1914.
Miss Alice known over the state
as one Of the most picturesque char
acters in Oklahoma, made the race
for Congress despite the fact that she
worked actively against the woman
suffrage amendment "The men have
thrust the vote on us now I'm going
TO see If they mean il, she said when
she announced her candidacy. 81
guess they did, she concluded when
the figures telling cf her election
were brought to her.
The story of Miss Robertsons life
which began in a little Indian mis-.
sion 10 miles from here 65 years ago,
is the story OF sacrifices for the bet
terment OF the Indian tribes here
Her victory over Congressman
Hastings was by 273 votes, out of ap-
proximately $4,000 ballots cast in
the district.
Miss Allce's' campaign here was
similar to President elect Harding's
but Instead of being conducted on
her #front porch" it was conducted
in her cafeteria
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
DEMPSEY To BOX
CARPENTIERF0R
S5OO,0O0 PURSE
Heavyweights Signed to Battle
for Championship
TEN TO FIFTEEN ROUNDS
Match to De Staged on American
Continent and Not Later than
July Fourth.

New York, Nov. 6.-Jack Dempsey
and Georges Carpenter signed con
tract here yesterday to fight for the
worlds heavyweight championship
FOR halfmillion dollar purse. The
date and place of the contest is not
specifically stated in the agreement
put in other respects the contract is
compete and definite.
Dempsey is to receive 100000 for
defending the title. Carpenter, who
holds the European heavyweight
championship win receive 100000 as
his share of the purse. Each fighter
n addition is to hold 25 per cent Of
the moving picture corporation stock
While the other so per cent goes to
he three joint promoters, Tex
Rickafd. Charles Cochran and VIII
lam A. Brady. The S500,000 purse
is to be deposited with a bank or
rust company, located near the
scene OF the battle at least "A hours
previous to the contest and will be
livided between the principles i'm
nediately after the termination OF the
light
Each pugilist, through his manager,
must post a $4,000 forfeit on or be-
ore the GOTH the same to. be diyid-
I'd equally between his prospective
opponent and the promoters in case
ne fails to keep his part Of the con.
ract The promoters so agreed to
eposit 100000 ON or before the
anne date, to be divided equally be.
ween the pugilists should the pro
moters fail to carry out their portion
u the contract to stage the fight
The promoters agree to notify the
principles not later than January | In
ase the fight is to be held during the
month OF March. 1921 If it is decided
o stage the bout between May 20 and
Iuly A. then Dempsey and Carpenter
re In he notified not later than March
T. The contract also calls for con
est ranging from 10 to Is rounds TO
BE held at place to be selected later,
n the United States. Canada, Mexico
1r Cuba. Numerous minor conditions
hinge upon the rules governing box
ng in the place final Y selected. These
include the weight of gloves, referee
nd hdges bandages and manner of
warding the verdict.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
PRES. WILSON SHOULD
RESIGN, SAYS BRYAN
Senator Harding Should Co Into o.
flee at Once to Complete Verdict
nf peonle.

Chicago, Nov 6.-Wililam Jennings
Bryan Thursday gave out a statement
here suggesting that President VIII
son should resign at once"
"Now that the American people
have decisiyely declared against the
League of Nations as written by the
President It would seem desirable to
carry out the verdict Immediately.
This can be easily done.
"The President should resign at
once and turn over his office to Mr.
Marshall. ON the condition that on the
convening of Congress in December,
Mr.. Marshall appoint Senator Hard
ing secretary Of state, and himself
resign.
"The law then would make Mr..
Harding president, and with the Re-
publican support in Congress, he
could at once put into operation the
plan for the United States to enter
into an association CT nations for
peace"
"As world peace is a thing nearest
the Presidents heart he can hardly
refuse to hasten the coming Of peace
by so small sacriiice-if Il could be
called saerince-to escape from n
three months combat with hostile
Congress, supported as it is by the re
cent vote"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
WOMAN SHERIFF WILL
s. s. Z, GO AFTER "BAD MEN
As Matter, Of Precautlon, However
1'tF She Appoints Her Husband

Roscommon, Mich, Nov. 5.-Mrs.
Jane Johnson, 50 Years old, mother
of three children and Sheriff elect OF
Hosconmon County, today outlined the
platform, on. which ,she vii, go into Of.
flee next January
u can land bad man, or a bad
wunian myself If necessary" she
said, ''but as matter of precaution
i wal appoint my husband Deputy. In
the intervals between searching for q
prisoner will look after my children,
two girls and a boy. and the domestic
duties In the county Jail
Mrs Johnson added that in case Il
should become necessary for her TO
arrest q bad man, he will know some.
one has been after him"
The Sheriff elect gained her ex.
peiiehce' from her husband, who has
been sheriff for the past six years,
aud whom she married 40 years ago.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
TALKS BY STATE AFFlcALs
First Address in Bennington to Be
Given Monday Evening.

Secretary of State Harry A. Black
will give an address at The Bennlng.
ton club Monday evening. Every man
in Bennington who is interested in
state matters is invited to be present
on this occasion.
The address Monday evening is the
first of a series to be given here by
state officials who have already
spoken in other cities and towns.
Monday evening, Nov. 15, the speaker
win be state Auditor Benjamin Gates
and on Monday evening, December 6,
Commissioner of Agriculture +. $.
Brigham.
The state officials have been speak
ing before boards of trade and cham.
brs of commerce throughout the state
and the meetings have been highly
successful.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
WINNER IN ELECTION
THOUGH BEHIND BARS
JaiIor In One Of His own Cells Be-
comes County Judge In
Kentucky.

Whitesburg, Ky, Nov 5,-Probably
the most unusual outcome of The
election in Kentucky was the victory
of Fess Whitaker jailor Of Whites.
burg over stephen Combs, jr., in the
race for county Judge, Whitaker hav-
ing been sentenced to his own Jail
for a term of six months by Judge
Combs on the charge of attacking
county officers, including the sheriff
After being placed in the Jail Of
which he was the legal keeper.
Whitaker escaped, was recaptured and
again sentenced for breaking.
After one OF the most exciting cam
paigns known to the mountains of
Kentucky. Whitaker, though in Jail,
won over Judge Combs by more than
1000 majority. Gov Morrow has
three times refused to pardon
Whitaker
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
GOMPERS REGRETS
.. ELECTION RESULTS
Great Plunge Toward Reaction HO
Says-claims Big Gain in Union
Conuressman.

Washington, Nov. 5.-(Associated
Press) Samuel Gompers, president
of the American federation Of labor,
declared today in his first statement
on the outcome of Tuesdays election
that every forward looking man and
woman must feel some deep regret be
cause OF the great plunge toward re-
action" But democracy Will right
itself at the proper time," he continu-
ed. "And meanwhile the actual tab
ulation of results In congress, the law
making body, shows definite and spe-
Gifted gain for all that makes for
progress and responds to the needs
of our time" it
He asserted that every man in the
house whose record of serVlcea was
perfect had been reelected and added
that the new congress would show an
increased number OF men holding un-
ion cards. THE non-partlsan politi-
cal policy of the labor federation" he
continued, is more completely justi-
fed than ever and the futility OF sep
arate party action more conylncingly
demonstrated.
Referring to the congressional cleo
tion he said incomplete checkings al
ready showed that so congressman
who were inconsiderate and hostile
had been defeated, Mr.. Gompers
claimed the election to congress Of at
least Is union men and said 1t was
probable that the final counting
would show more than 20, possibly
.25'
"This is one of the most impressive
features Of the entire election" he
said. 1.-THE working people have elect
ed from 55 to 60 men whose records
show fair and considerate service
This represents clear gain for inte-
gritty in government"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06

Marion Nov. 5.-President.elect
Harding already has begun fulfillment
OF his campaign promise to consult
the nations leading minds with regard
to a new association Of nations, and
he hopes that by the time Of his in
auguaration next March he will have
laid the groundwork of a plan behind
which the sentiment Of the nation can
unite.
A list of those to be consulted first
has been drawn up, and invitations
are going forward to several TO come
to Marion at the conclusion OF the
months vacation trip which Is TO be
started by the President-elect tomor-
row morning. Both Republicans and
Democrats are to present their views
In individual and personal talks with
Mr.. Harding during the winter months,
but he does not contemp ate for the
present at least any general assem-
blage OF his advisers for round-table
discussion.
The names OF those already invited
have not been made public but it was
said In an announcement from the
Pre- ident elect Office tonight that
men and women who have been emf
nent In the discussion OF our foreign
relations made up the list" Additions
will be made during Mr.. Harding's
vacation trip ii was added. although
no consideration will be given by him
during that period to the choice OF a
cabinet
The announcement followed long
conference between Senator Harding
and VIII H. Hays, who as Republican
national chairman, led the campaign
for Harding and Coolidge. Neither
revealed what subjects they had dis
cussed. but II was understood the
chairman's visit here was made at Mr..
Hardings request and had TO do both
with the campaign Just closed and with
the policies to be shaped for the com
inc administration
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
HARDING SHAKES.
CAMPAIGN CARES
7. FOR VACATION
President Elect on Way to Texas
and Panama
FOREIGN POLICY FIRST
Best Talent in Country Will Help to
Create New Association
OF Nations

On board of the Harding special
train. Nov. 6.-Starting for his vacat
ion of month in southern Texas and
Panama, President-Elect Harding has
laid aside the last cares OF the presi.
Dental campaign for an interim Of
real rest and recreation before taking
up the responsibilities of his coming
administration.
Although already at work upon the
preliminary details OF some policies
and a plan for new association of ma
tions, the president-eleet does not pro
pose to lot the task interfere with his
outing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
MORE WHITE sox ARRESTED
Buck Weaver and Fred MeMuIin Ap.
pear in Scandal Case.

Chlcaeo-George fBuckl Weaver,
hird baseman and Fred McMullin,
utility player Of the White Sox. sur
rendered to the States Attorney office
yesterday and gave $4,000 bonds each
n answer to indictnents charging
them with completely In the con
'pTaov to throw the 1919 world series.
"The charges against us are q fab.
"'coiion md we cnn prove IT," Weaver
told newspaper men, .....
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
EDITOR ORDERED COMMITTED
Refuses to Divulee lnformation-stay
Is Granted. ..LL-

Chicago, Nov 5.--Because of his
refusal to divulge his source of infor.
nation and the name of his informant
in connection with an alleged bribery
for the suppression Of a divorce suit
Richard j. Finnegan, managing edi-
tor of the Chicago Journal, was order
ed committed to the county jail for
period not to exceed six days.
The order, issued by Judge George
II. Rush of the circuit court, was
stayed on application of counsel for
Mr. Finnegan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
G0LDWYN MUST PAY
EX-WIFE $500 A YEAR
Motion Picture Producer Must Con.
tl6ue TO Carry Out Provisions
OF Divorce Decree

New York, Nov. g. Samuel Goldwyn
motion picture producer, will have to
continue paying his former wife.
Blapche, S5,20o a year despite the
fact that she has divorced him and
has remarked. The Appellate Di.
vlsinh OF the Supreme Court yesterday
decided she rellnquished her Gains to
teitaif property in consideration of
such payments during her life.
The court did modify the former
Mrs. Goldwyns divorce decree, how.
ever by striking out a provision that
her Former husband must pay her 49,.
ODO q yeor additional as long as she
remained unmarried.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
DUFFY TO HEAD RED sox
Will Succeed Barrow Who Goes to
New York Americans.

Boston, Nov 5.--Hugh Duffy, for.
mer Boston American outfleld star
vas announced today as the new
manager of the Red Sox succeeding
I'd Barrow, who resigned to become
Nusiness MANAGER OF the New York
Americans. This news Of the an.
Dointment of Duffy. who was at one
'ime manager of the White SoX and
last season a director OF the Toronto
hub Of the international league, was
given by President Fra2ee over the
telephone from New York
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
BENNINGTON POTTERY SALE
Rare Pieces Brought High Prices in
New York Thursday.

At the first afternoon of the sale of
Dr. Pleasant Hunters collection, New
York Three Bennington flint enamel
lions each about 10 inches in length
and Z inches in height were sold for
the highest price of the afternoon to
w. w. Nolan. Forltwo Of these pieces
without base, MrtNolan paid $460.
He paid $440 for the other which
was in very good condition and stood
on a base of flint enamel---New York
Tribune, November 5, 1920.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
MINISTER IN JAIL
Held In Connection with Fatal Shoot
ing During Liquor Raid.

Windsor, Ont, Nov 6.--Rev. Joseph
Spracklin, pastor of the Sandwich
church and special
liquor license inspector, is detained in
Sandwich Jail, following the shooting
to death of Beverly TrumbuL an inn
proprietor who was killed during a
raid
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06

WILL NOT PARDON pEss
No Such Step Contemplated by Presl-
dent Wilson.

Washington, d. c., Nov. 6.-The
president is said to have no intention
of pardoning Eugene V. Debs, the SOC
ialist nominee tor president who Is ser
wing ten year sentence in the fed
eral penitentiary at Atlanta for viol-
alton of the espionage act
The position taken by the president,
according 10 those who profess to
know, is that executive clemency in
such a case would set bad precedent
and would encourage others to oppose
the government in the event OF another
war
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
MYoRs MARY AND GRACE
Women Win in Two Oregon Municipal
Elections.

Yoncala, Ore, Nov 6.-The entire
municipal ticket of women was elect.
ed in the city election Tuesday, Mrs.
Mary Burt was elected mayor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-11-06
WOMAN IN MICHIGAN SENATE
Men Candidates Also Defeated for
County Offices Tuesday

Detroit, Mich. Nov. 6.-One seat in
the state senate, two sheriff's offices
and seven lesser county offices were
given to women In Tuesdays elections,
according to almost complete returns.
All are republicans.