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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
AND THE DOG GOT AWAY
Canine Participant In Disastrous Mix.
up the Only One Left Alive
When It Ended.

Klamath Falls, Ore.--A dog chased
a cat; the cat climbed a pole, two
horses we're killed, a ere alarm start.
ed and one man was made penniless.
And oil because the dog saw the cat.
Here's how il happened:
A prowling feline disturbed the
slumbers of Tige. He chased her up
telephone pole and, poising high on
q crossarnl, she switched her tail In an
ger. Her tail touched another wire. A
circuit was thus completed between the
two wires, burning them through and
killing the cat. One wire fell to the
ground, came In contact with a team
of horses belonging to C. V. Berry and
killed both horses.
A transformer was burned out and
a fire alarm turned in. All the male
residents of the town jumped from
their beds-'twas in the dead of night
--and dashed madly around with
many yards of garden hose searching
for the fire.
Berry recently came from California
and had bought the team with his last
dollar, hoping to do road work.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
Poison Gas to Fioht SQUIRRELS.

Experiments in the use of poison gas
in eSterminating grain-eating ground
squirrels are under way, according to Il
report of the county horticultural COM
mission to the Los Angeles board Of
supervisors.
AT the same time it was announced
that Los Angeles county las sold its
surplus stock OF saccharine and strych-
nine to Orange county in order that
ihe neighboring county can join in the
campaign being waged against the de-
structive ground squirrels.
According to Horticultural Commis-
sioner Ryan. the use of poison gas is
necessary at this time because the
squirrels, which have been practically
eliminated from the worst affected re-
gions in the county by the use of poi
sons during the past few months, fail
TO eat the poison at this time. pre-
ferring the new vegetable growth.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
MUST HAVE ENvIED COMRADES
Pathetic Happening in English Court
That Marked the Observance
of Armlstice Day. q

The great clocks of London doomed
out eleven strokes. The city became
as silent as though it were q second
Pompeii miraculously swept clean OF
its ashes. Motor cars and tram cars
creaked to sudden stops. Policemen
stood like craven blue images at their
posts. Pedestrians doffed their hats
and stood as though they had not
known motion for centuries. 1t was
Arm!stice day and the city was doing
honor to those youths who had expe-
rienced the Great Adventure.
In dingy courtroom a murder trial
came TO a sudden halt. Judge, counsel.
witnesses and the prisoner stood and
for two minutes, with bowed head. did
silent reverence TO those poppy
wreathed graves of France. Before the
prisoner flickered visions of that same
France only one year before. he again
saw the faces of comrades he had loved
and whom he had watched in the throes
of death. Incidents of that last des-
perate sprint across No Mans Land.
with death on every side, came back TO
him. Again he heard the shout with
which the trenches had greeted the
armistice. He had come safely through.
and now
The two minutes ended. The city
came out OF its trance. The soniher
voice of the judge resumed-"and shall
hang by the neck until dead.'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
It Is Easier To Offer an Excuse Than Prot
SUNDAY NIGHT FORUM
John spargc Will Deliver an Address
on Russia Nf

John Spargo is to speak at the Sun
day Evening Fo um in the Second
Congregational church next Sunday
on Some Recent Developments in
Russia.
While it is to be regretted that A..
J. Slack of New York who was sche-
duled for that appointment can not
flll it on account OF illness. it Is very
fortunate that Mr.. Spargo can be Sc
cured in his place.
Probably no one is better informed
on the Russian situation than Mr..
Spargo or has a true understanding
OF the meaning of the complicated
and distressing course of recent
events in that unhappy country.
1t is to be borne in mind that much
of the news in the daily papers is pro
paganda from one de or the other of
the contending forces. 1t is therefore
highly important that an attempt be
made to understand the real situation
Mr.. Spargo is particularly competent
to explain this.
Opportunity will be given for ques-
tion and discussion after the address
and it is to be hoped that this Open
Forum feature may be entered into
heartily.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09

ton very plain. He rejects abso-
lutely the reservations adopted by a
decisive majority of the Senate. He
says we must take the treaty without
any change which alers its meaning
or leave it. He will permit inter
p. p.etations, whatever that may means,
expressing its undoubted meaning,
when there is hardly line of it
which has not been questioned and
given many meanings. This perm s.
sion is yalueless. He stands as he
has alway stood. for the treaty just
as it is.
The issue is clearly drawn. The
reservations intended solely to pro-
tect the United States in its sovereign
ty and independence are discarded by
the President. The Pres dent places
himself squarely in behalf of interna-
tionalism against Americanism.
l had hoped that in the Senate we
might have come together and rati-
ed the treaty, protected by the princi-
jples set forth in the fourteen reser-
vat ons, The President, fear, has
made this hope impossible. If it is
impossible, then we must bear the de-
lay inseparable from the Pres dents
attitude and appeal to the people,
which for one shall most cordially
welcome.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
Al CANADIAN LIQUOR
Shipment Worth $t1.5oo and Packed
In Hay Car Was Seized.

Rouses Point, N. Y, Jan, 7.-What
is probably the biggest seizure of
contraband liquor yet made was con
sumated here Monday evening when
S11,50 worth OF NNo. / Canadian
liquors was taken from railroad car
camouflaged as filled with hay. The
weight OF the ca caused the suspic-
ion that 1t might contain something
more than hay. The seizure was
made by customs officials, H. s. Ladd
deputy collector in charge, and b. F.
Flanagan, inspector.
F'iSe hundred cases were found in
the alleged carload Of hay 5000 bot.
ties in all. 1t was consigned to a
point In New Jersey. 1t is now re
posing In the Un ted States W."
house at this port. All the we'll
known Canadian brands are in the
seizure. @sff As
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
GRANGE OFFICERS INSTALLED
Refreshments Followed Exercises
Wednesday Evening

The following officers were in.
stalled at the regular meeting Of Ben
ming ton Grange Wednesday evening
by Grange Deputy A. w. White. as
sisted by Ms. A. w. White. Mas
ter, l.. Kenneth Haswell; oyerseer,
Raymond Cone; lecturer, Miss Fidela
Elwell. steward, Corwin Elwell; as
sistant steward. Francis Cone; chap
lain, Miss Alice Peters; treasurer, c..
e. Knapp of North Bennington; sec
retary, Mrs Frank P. Kelley; gate
keepe,, G. H. Plumb; Ceres. Mrs.
John Percy; Pomona, Mrs. Orcha
Loziear; Flora, Miss Charlotte Wood
ward lady assistant steward, Miss
Mabelle Haswell; musician, Miss
Alice Elwell.
Following the installation refresh
ments were served under the super
vision of Miss Gladys Elwell.
Mrs. Josephine Miner of Cum
mington Grange and Mr. and Miss
Casey OF East Do. set Grange were
present.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
DOG SAVES cHlCAGoAN's LIFE
Mongrei Pup Attracts Attention to
Room Where Master is Lying
Unconscious.

Minneapolis. Jerry, a mongrel pup
of the streets, repaid kindnesses of his
bachelor master, William Hart. sixty
years old, and saved Hart's life.
Hart, who lives in the rear on the
second floor at 2017 Washington ave.
nue., opened two jets of his gas stove
but failed to light one. Neighbors were
called to the room by the whines,
growls and scratchings of Jerry, who
was locked outside.
Breaking in the door, they found
Hart unconscious The police were
called and Hart was taken to the city
hospital.
Neighbors say Hart found the dog
in the streets about four months ago
and befrlended him. Hart is ma
chinist and came to Minneapolis from
Chicago.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
"rHEi MIRACLE MAN.
Unusual Picture Being Presented a
aEibrary Theatre

LIBRARY Theatre
"The Miracle Man which will be
the moving picture attraction at Lii
brary theatre during the remainder OF
the week, was given it's first present.
alton last evening and made marked
impression.
The picture is unusual. There were
many present who had read the novel
from which it was adapted and some
undoubtedly who had seen the play
written by George NJ. Cohen The
name character is reputed hea er
but the action is created by bunch
of the crookedest crooks that ever
figured in drama or picture.
The reformation of these denizens
of the underworld through an aroused
faith in their Creator and in human
goodness is wonderful piece of act.
ion. 1t is produced not through
change of makeup but through grad
ual eliminating Of hard and cynical
lines of expression that are so vivid
ly apparent in the opening reels.
The theme runs evenly and smooth
ly from beginning to end Although
dealing with shady side of life the
picture is clean throughout and there
is action enough to thrill the most ex.
acting movie fan.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
ais THAT A PROMISE"
Bob OFT Show at the Opera House
This Evening

This Evening
Laughter reigned supreme last even
ing at the Opera House. when Bob
OFT and his big company presented
III Say She Does" a musical comedy
replete with action, fun, and good
music Standing room only was in
force early in the evening and those
lucky enough to obtain seats enjoyed
pleasant evenings entertainment
The winner OF the Bob OFT contest
was announced at the close of the
second act and the ten dollars was
awarded to Miss Irene Graham, prov
ing to be most popular decision,
greeted as it was by generous applause
The amateur acts were then run off
and prizes awarded to the various acts
Tonight Bob will present is That
Promise" another excellent musical
comedy AS an added attraction and
in response to many calls at the box
office Bob OFT will remove his make
up in full view of the audience, CIV
ing an idea of what the art of makeup
will do in Transforming a person.
Tomorrow the company will close
the engagement, playing Married in
Haste" In the afternoon at the mat
inee Bob will present a number of
large cutie" dolls free to the women
and children.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
NEleHBoRHooD CLUB
Annual Meeting and Election Held
January.


January.
The neiyhborhood club held it's an
nual meeting at the home of Mrs.
George Howard Tuesday afte noon
January g.. The years work was
gone over and secretary and treasur-
ers eports read and accepted. The
following officers here elected for the
president; Miss Sadie Hard. vice
president; Mrs. H. D. LaBatt, secre.
tary and treasurer.
The club is very grateful to Mrs
Do othy Canfield Fisher and her
brother. James Garfield, for their gift
of the library OF the late Miss Matte
H. Canfeld This library was open
to the public but was the personal
property Of NJ Mss Garfield in whose
home a room was opened to all to
come and read or take books. The
club as yet has not decided definitely
where the library Will be moved but
at the next meeting it Is hoped all az
rangements Will have been made by
the committee appointed by Mrs. De
laney.
Miss Canfield was one of the origi-
nators OF the club and she will be
greately m ssed by the members.
The committee of entertainment
has not been chosen as yet. Commit
tee to consult the Masonic Lodge and
Thompson & Howard in regard to the
room for the library is Mrs. Clarence
Gilchrist, chai man; Mrs. George
w. Russell Frank Patterson, G. H.
Rice. The finance committee is com
posed of the following. Mrs. George
Howard. chairman; Mrs. Thomas Hig
gins, Mrs. Bertor Hard
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
Rlrd preserve planned.

The proposal to establish an exten-
sive wild-bird preserve on the north
ern shore of Lake Erie is gaining wide
favor in Canada. Something must be
done at once. 1t is urged by bird low
ers, to preserve the wild fowl and in
sectivorous birds, or they will be-
come as extinct as the wild pigeon.
There are strict game regulations in
the province. but the establishment Of
a large preserve would assist the leg
islation. There is already nucleus
OF the proposed area in Rondeau park.
and 1t is planned to extend this along
the lake shore west for 80 miles.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09

Paris, Jan. The ratification OF
the Versailles treaty will take place
Saturday at A O'Clock in the afternoon
in the hall of the ministry of general
affairs, when the letter modifying the
amount of tonnage originally demand
ed from Germany will be handed to
Baron Kurt Won Lersne.', head of the
German delegation.
The powers that have ratified the
treaty will be represented-Grea
Britain, France, Italy, Japan. Bel
GUM, Bolivia, Brazil. Guatemala,
Peru, Poland, Siam, Ccecho Slayia
and Uruguay.
The council will decide tomorrow
whether the nations which have not
ratified the treaty, including the Unit
ed Safes, viii be admitted to the
ceremony of the signature of the pro-
tocol.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
LAKE Of LAVA
COVERS SITE Or
SEVEN TOWNS
Terrible Earthquake Destruct-
ion In Mexico
VOLCANO EMITTING SMOKE
Inhabitants of cities in Western Vera
Cruz Thrown Into State
Of Panic

Mexico City, Jan. 9.-Seven towns
near Teolclo have been overthrown
by earthquake disturbances and a
great lake OF lava covers their former
sites, according to message received
here by courier.
Thirty bodies have been recovered.
Intense excitement bordering upon
panic reigns among the inhabitants
of the cities OF Cordoya and o fzab in
the western part of the state of Vera
Cruz because of the opening of a
new crater in the volcanic mountain
of Orizaba 15 miles northward.
The new crater Is said to be emit
ting smoke and ashes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
BENNINGTON PROBATE COURT
List of Recent Appointments and
Transactions


Following is list of recent tran
sactions and appointments at the Ben
nington probate Office:
Estate OF John A. Wills-Commis
sioners report filed.
Estate of Ma TIN Murray--Account
of George II. Robinson, administrator
C. t. a., led and allowed.
Estate of Margaret Jepson-Inven.
tory filed. Commissioners report
filed. Application for license to sell
real estate. Date OF hearing Jan
16.
Estate OF Sarah Tudor-Fanny T..
Morgan and o. NJ Barber appointed
executors. j. j. Stakeholder and H
B. Hutchins appointed commission
ers and appraisers.
Estate OF John j. Cone-Inventory
filed. Commissioners report filed
Application to sell real estate. Date
of hearing Jan. 16.
Estate of D. p. Corcoran-Inven-
tory filed.
Estate of Elmer Stanley-Commis
sioners report filed
Estate of Marietta P. Paddock
Account filed and allowed.
Estate OF Moses p. Kirby-Limina
NJ, Kirby appointed Admrx.
Estate of Ellen G. Towsley-Com-
m ssioners repo filed.
Estate of Dennis F.. Cronin-Inven-
tory filed. Comm 'ssioners report
fled Account of executrix filed and
allowed.
Estate of Isabel A. Hinsdale-Ap-
plication to account. Date Of hear
ing Jan. 2s.
Estate OF Sophia t. Myers-Inven-
tory filed. Application to account.
Date of hearing Jan. 81.
Estate OF Sina Solomons --Inyen tory
filed. Application to account. Date
of hearing Jan. 81.
Estate OF Frank b. Carver-Lena
R. Carver. appointed adm 'nistratrix.
Theo, L. Thomas and Fred C. Mar
tin appointed administrators and ap-
praisers.
Estate Of Emily H. Hathaway.
NJ. Hathaway appointed administra-
tor.
Estate of John Hathaway NJ
appointed administrator
Estate OF Catherine Lyons-Inven-
tory filed. Commissioners report
fled Account of executrix filed and
allowed.
Estate of James Lyons-Account
Of administrato filed and allowed.
Estate Of Wm. r. Morgan. APP
peal from allowance of will. Filed
in County Court Jan. 5.
Estate OF Willie F. Stockwell. Ap-
peal from sallowance by probate
court of the account of the admins
frafrix aud the o der removing admin
istratrix from office. Filed in city
clerks Office Jan. s. Thomas II
Dunlap appointed special administra-
tor pending appeal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
WIFE CHARGED
WITH MURDER Of
FORMER R LOVER
Shocking Crime Com 81
Rochester, N. I. aontp,
BODY FOUND IN CULvERT
Victim Decoyed to Lonely Road, Hand.
cuffed to Tree and Stabbed
TO Death
Shocking Crime Com
Rochester, N. I.
BODY FOUND IN CULvERT

Rochester, n. VI, an. 9.-James
T. 0dell and wife Pearl are in jail
here charged with first degree mur
der, their alleged victim being Ed
wa.d Kneip, whose body bleeding
from many bruises and stab wounds
was found under culvert in the out
skirts OF the city.
Charles d. Scherer and Edward
Sphinx, former taxidrlvers, are held
as witnesses.
The police say that they have con-
fessions from both Dwell and his wife
which reveal one of the most shock
ing tragedies in the history of the
state.
Acco ding to the confessions the
motive for the crime was revenge for
alleged reports of relations between
the woman and Kneip two years be-
fore her marriage.
The police claim that Kneip was
handcuffed and taken to lonely spot
on the highway leading out OF the
city, Odell pretending to be an officer.
The taxicab was dismissed and after
Kneip had been handcuffed to tree
the woman beat the defenseless man
over the head with file until he be-
came unconscious.
The police say that the handouts
were removed from the unconscious
man who was left lying unon the
ground and Odell and his wife left the
scene. They returned, however, to
obtain possession Of letter and
found that Kneip had regained con-
sciousness. The woman then struck
her victim again and stabbed him
with a knife.
Odell is 81 years old, his wife is IS
and Kneip was 23.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
Probably suingency Supply
LADIES' AID ELECTS
Society Of Second Congregational
Church olds Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Ladies'
Aid society Of the Second Congrega-
tional church, was held in the church
parlors Jan. 7th at 8 o'clock The
reports OF the secretary and treasurer
we're read and accepted. A balance
of $7SS.8S in the treasury proves that
the society, under the management Of
its efficient officers, has enjoyed an
successful year.
N s. Elmer Gaskell. chairman of
the nominating committee. presented
the following names for officers for
the ensuing year, who were unam-
elected: President, Mrs.
Philip T. H. Person 1st. vice-presi-
dent, Miss Alice Goodell; End. vice
president, Miss Maude C. Belden; Sec
retary, Mrs. A. r. VonDette; treasur-
er, Mrs. w. E. Bissell; auditor Miss
Jennie A. Valentine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
STRIKE SETTLED
Bradford Mill Resumes Operations
Monday With Full Force

The strike of the winders and knit
tors n ne unde wear mill of the H.
Il. Bradford Co., Inc, was settled
this afternoon and all of the depart
ments at the min resume operations
Monday morning.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
Brothers, G. A. R. Vets,
Meet After so Years

Dayton, o.-Stepping off a
train to make a change of
routes, J. A, White, seventy,
Xenia, o., and George White,
seyenty-six, Seattle, Wash, re-
turning from the G. A. r. en-
campment at Columbia, were
introduced by a fellow veteran
They recognized each other
as brothers who more than half
a century ago left Towanda, Pa.
one going into the Black Hills
of the Dakota Territory and the
other coming to Ohio.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
GE RMANY MUST
PAY EXPENSES
OF OCCUPATION
Decision Announced by Supreme
Council Today
SETTLING FIUME PROBLEM
Considered by Premiers and Other
Statesmen In Secret Session
Today

Paris, Jan. 9.--The supreme coun-
Gil has decided that the expenses of
the high commission in control of the
Rhine rgion should be borne by Ger
many as well as the cost of the army
of occupation.
The p.emiers and other allied
statesmen today considered the Fiume
problem in private session.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
Children Cry
FOR FLETCAER'S
& a 8 q RIA

-" LNr0 g" ''LAS>,Fs
FOR SALE-Live Bait for Pickerel
fishing. William Pulver, 172 Beech St.
tel 396-M 95t2*
WANTED--Woman to do cleaning
one day in the week in Old Bennington,
address p. o. Box Is. 95ts'
FOR SALE-Barn 20x30, newly
built, F. p. Stewart stove. 81 heater,
small parlor stoves and a few cook
stoves, James Fox, River street.
95t6s
FOR sSALE--A good COW; part Jersey
and part Holstein. Freshent first Of
March, c. a. Toomb, Arlington, VT.
s5tf.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
CANADA PUTS UP BARS
Against Admission OF Radicals from
United States

Ottawa. Ont, Jan. Canadian
immigration officers have been in-
struced to Increase their vigilance at
border towns to prevent an influx of
radicals into this country from the
United States, F. c. Blair of the i'm
migration department announced
yesterday
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
TWENTY LOST LIVES

When ocean-Golne Tug Went Down
Of French Coast
MarseilIes, Jan. S.--Twenty per.
sons lost their lives when the ocean
going tug lie Pluyier went down with
all on board between Toulon and
Marseilles, according to adyices re-
ceiyed here yesterday.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
piles Cured in q to IA navy

Druggists refund money If PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching. Blind,
Bleeding or Protruding Piles Stops
Irritation; Soothes and Heals You can
get restful sleep after the first applica-
tion. Price soc
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
spasmodic Sermon.

Next 20 the woman who will slap n
baby. the most disgusting creature is
the one who will tale baby talk to a
dog indianapolis Star
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
OVER 200 AUTOS BURNED
In Fire of Mysterious Origin in Mont
real GARAGE

Montreal, Jan. s--More than zoe
automobiles were destroyed in fire
OF mysterious origin which swcrt
through the East End garage here.
The fl 20 started with an explosion.
which blew off the roof OF the build
ing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
BUYS Ex-KAlsER's YACHT
49,
A German Sportsman Paid 100000

y NtTFHdU 0pUTt5TIIdfI dIU E,UUVIUUU
Marks for II
Zurich. Jan. "a German sports
man has bought the yacht owned by
former Emperor William of Germany,
paying 100000 marks for the craft,
it is learned here
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
%p% ssas eSs .
WEATHER FORECAST

Snow north; snow or rain
south portion; colder Saturday;
cloudy and colder probably
local SHOWS in interior
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
INDIAN BATTERY SECURED
"Chief" Bender and i"Chiefp John
Myers signed Up BY New Haven Team

Myers Signed Up by New Haven Team
New Haven, Conn. Jan. S--chas.
Albert Bender, better known as
Chief Bender, has been engaged by
George Weise. owner Of the New
Haven baseball club Of the Eastern
league, as manager and pitcher.
Bende', with Chief John Myers,
will constitute next season the only
Indian battery in te country.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-01-09
STRIKERS oeDuRArE
VIII Not Attend Arbitration Confer.
euce and Call Out More Men

Haverhill, Mass. Jan. 9.-Rejec.
tion by the wood heelers union of an
invitation from the state boa d of ar
'bitrat'on to be represented at con-
ference in Boston yesterday and the
calling out of the men of the Nation
al Wood Heel company featured
strike developments.