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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
SHOW
LOWER PRICES
Standard Foodstuff Articles Show
DECREASE in Price During Last
Month.

Seven of tho 43 standard articles go
ing into the American family market
basket decreased in price between
July 10 and Aug. Is.
In making this announcement to
day the Department of Labor's Bu-
reau Of Labor Statistics made public
figures showing that during the 80.
day period ending with the middle
.of August the retail price Of pota,
toes fell Al per cent and the price
of cabbage went down Al per cent
The drop in sugar prices is placed at
II per cent. Most kinds of meat de-
creased in price.
Eggs went up II per cent in price
during the period With this excep.
tion and pork chops which increased
5 per cent, the increases in other
foodstuffs were per cent or less.
indications that the decline in food
price levels was general is seen liz
statistics showing that each of the
81 cities covered by the bureaus
survey reported decreases. Mnneap-
oils led with decrease of II per
cent, with its neighbor st. Paul.
second, with 10 per cent. decline
Detroit was third with 8 per cent
decrease. Decreases in other cities
include:
Eight per cent Chicago; per
cent, New York, Philadelphia, Pitts
burg; per cent Baltimore, Bridge
port Buffalo, Fall River, Manchester
N. H Rochester and Washington A
per cent, Boston, New Haven, Port.
land, Me- and Providence, Il, |.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
PASTOR REFU7Es
ARGUMENTS Of
MORMON EIDE RS
Rev. J. A. Perry Delivers Coun-
ter Sermon Sunday Night
SPEAKS AT WHITE CHAPEL
Caima Falthr OF Latter Day Saints
Was Founded Upon Proven
Frauds.

After closing his sermon at the
Methodist church at s o'clock Sun
day evening, Rev. j. A. Perry, the
pastor hurried to the White Chapel
where he spoke in answer to an ad.
dress made by Mormon elders. The
congregation, it is understood, had
assembled at the request of the mis-
sionaries to listen to an eXpounding
of the Norman ath as the true gos-
pei as founded by Joseph Smith.
In his reply Mr.. Perry described
Smith as an arrogant, shiftless pro
figate who because of his ability as
speaker and adeptness in the use Of
magic was able to gain following,
This following, said the speaker, was
augments by immigrants imported
from Great Britain with promises of
farms and homes Joseph Smith,
said Mr. Perry, moved his colony
from one place to another, maraud-
ing, thieving and violating the proper
sanctity of proper family unity.
The prophets followers, the speak
er charged, in these early days were
much in disfavor with state and local
government authorities, not 50 much
on account of their doctrines as be-
cause of their immoral and criminal
conduct. Finally, the speaker said,
Smith was seized by mob at Garth
age, H., taken from pail and muir
dered,
The speaker went on to say that in
their chosen home in Utah many cut
RACES and murders were committed
by the Mormons and the state OF
Utah was refused admission into the
union on the ground that the Nor
mons were not loyal and that they
practised poligamy, or the doctrine
OF plural wives. Finally, Utah was ad
mtted to the union after a new lead
er of the Mormon church had forbid
den members OF the church to have
more than one wife.
MIR. Perry, in his remarks, admit
ted that The Morgan organization deyel
oped a strong selfreiant people. This
he contended, was natural under the
circumstances as they were 1000
miles from other inhabitants and were
under strict discipline. In addition,
Mr.. Perry said, they employed the
tithing system which provided plenty
Of money, and controlled the banking
and political interests from a central
authority. The plates, said Mr. Perry,
from which Joseph Smith declared he
secured his authority, and the so
called Golden ible have been proved
to be frauds beyond question
In the spreadof their doctrines, the
speaker concluded, the missionaries
are self-sacriicing and display the
zeal that often cl,ngs to error backed
by a religious impulse. Free litera-
ture is left in the homes.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
GRAND JURY To
SEEK EVIDENCE
ON EXPLOSION
Many Witnesses Are Called to
Give Testimony
FIREMEN DISCOVER CLUE
Department Checks Up Explosives and
Finds Big Shortage in One Of
Magazines.
FIREMEN DISCOVER CLUE

New York, Sept. 2O.-The county
grand jury convened today to investi-
gate the explosion that shocked the
financial district and exacted toll
of "a lives and injured 300 others last
week. Subpoenas were issued for
scores of witnesses.
Efforts to identify the owner of the
horse which drew the wagon which
was supposed to have carried the
bombs are being continued Federal
agents are investigating the report
that the fire department had learned
by checking up all the stores Of ex-
plosives lawfully held there that there
was distinct shortage in one of the
explosives magazines.
The first definite step toward the
solution of the Wall street bomb hor-
ror has been accomplished by the Fire
Department In the course Of the
methodical efforts to trace the ancient
butter and eggs wagon and its more
ancient horse and Fire Commissioner
Brennans efforts to ascertain where
the explosive was obtained and what
IL was, lHe T ire department men dIt
understood to have found magazine
from which a considerable amount Of
high explosive was removed and no
entry of the transaction made in the
company's books.
Whether the stuff was stolen, "a
highly improbable hypothesis because
of its inaccessibility and number OF
guardiansl or was boldly taken out
just the same as orders are filled
legitimately, IS not known. AS a mat.
ter of fact. nothing Is known except
that it is stated on authority not to be
ignored that the stuff is missing and
that the police, to whom the firemen
gave the information, are working
a ong the lines tha some trusted EN-
ployea OF the explosives company
efhct was bribed oF in some other
manner was induced to lend himself
to the scheme that destroyed at least.
thirty-four lives.
If the discovery has been made
there is little doubt that the whole
plot will be revealed, including It's per,
petratDr5.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
AVERAGE sails.
An Increase OF 62 Cents over Last
Year--Jamaica $5,05, Highest

Montpelier, Sept. 1.-THE average
tax assessed throughout the State as
compiled in the tax commissioners
Office is So Is which is an increase of
81 cents over last year. most Of the
increase being due to school eXpens-
es. The town Of Somerset has the
smallest tax, amounting to $3.50 on a
dollar while CRANKY and Concord viii
lagos have the highest, each OF them
paying $525. Some Of the other high
onos are; Readsb0ro, $50, probably
the highest where no village tax oc-
ours; Remington, $3.50, including
village; Craftsbury, 459 Essex, in
cuding village, $3.50. Goshen, for a
small town, has a heavy tax of $470
and Jamaica at S5.05 is some" oblI-
CATION There are Al towns in which
the tax is a fiat SO
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
MAKES NEW TRACK RECORD
Postponed Races Of Windsor County
Fair Run OFF.

Woodstock, Sept. 17.-The post.
ponod races begun yesterday on Wind
sor county fair track were run off to-
day and all finished in stra ght heats.
Dolly G Canadian mare, had speed
to spare and ouly spurted in the
stretch to nose out her rivals in 2:l4
pace. DR. Gaines b. e.; second, Maella
b. H., third, Best time 2141a. Dolly
G's time for three heats was probably
the fastest ever made in race on
this track
Bigon w, b. &. took first money in
the 227 pace. Bell Locander blk m,
second; Dorothy Mater, CHI M, third;
30 Peep, b, m, fourth. Best time
2.1gia.
Junior Willard. b. g., won the 2.21
class mixed in stra ght heats; Grand
March, CHI s., second; Peter Cronk,
b g. third Queen Bond, blk. M.
fourth Best time, 2174.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES
Church the Only Force That Can
Comhat insane BolsheVisn.

Combat Insane EoisheVlsm'
The Epworth League Cabinet is re.
quested to meet tonight for short
consultation in the church parlor at
1880,
Tuesday evening 1880 Willis Stick
les conducts the class meeting. This
is one of the few churches which still
retains the od-fashioned Methodist
class. Come in and enjoy an hour to
gethef
Mrs. Emil Peterson and Mrs. Bessie
Wright entertain Circle No. . Of the
Lad es' Aid society Wednesday after
noon in the church parlor from three
to five o'clock
Thursday evening the minister has
charge of the mid-week service, The
object of this meeting is the culture
of the spiritual life. The public is
cordially invited.
Friday evening the choir rehearses
the Sunday music under the direct on
of Edward Il. Long Special music
by the choir exactly at 1890 Sunday
mornings.
Junior and intermediate boys 90
fer hike and ball game Friday leay-
ng church AIS, Mr. Perry in charge
DO YOU know that Senator Lusk of
the New York State Senate after be-
ing ON the committee to investigate
the radical socialist and bolshevist
movement in that state came forcib-
ly to the conclusion that the chris
tion church is the only organization
wh ch can save this country and civil
lizatiCn from the ravages of insane
bolshevism To show his faith he
joined tho Presbyterian church at
Court and, \. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
SAYS LEAGUE PAYS
Prompt Action AVerted Trouble Over
Aand Islands.

Paris, Sept. 49, (By The Associated
Press THE League of Nations,
through its Intervention in the Aland
Island question between Sweden and
Finland, has proved its right to live
as an effective means of preventing flu
ture wars growing out in international
disputes mailman Brantng prime
minister of Sweden, said today.
81 will not use the word war" but
the situation between Sweden and
Finland was tense" Premier Bran
ting declared "The council of the
league, through its cautious but
prumpt action. has settled the matter
satisfactory to both countries.
"Sweden has complete confidence
in the league as a means of prevent.
ing future wars he said.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
CHICAGO SUES TWO PAPERS
Mayor Asks $4,000 900 in Name ot
Taxpayers.

Chicago, Sept. 17--Mayor William
Hale Thompson, ON behalf Of the city
of Chicago, sued the Chicago Tribune
and the Chicago Daily News today for
$l0,000000 each.
He charges that the people and tax
payers have been damaged at least
$2O,O00000 by stories printed in both
newspapers concerning the financial
status OF the municipality. These ac-
counts, he said, were a libel on the
city's good name The prec pes were
filed in court by Corporation Counsel
Ettelson, who said:
These suits for $4,000, 900 each by
the City of Chicago against the Chic
ago Tribune and the Chicago Daily
News respectively, are to recover the
great damage that the city has suffer
ed as the result of the false state
ments persistently published in those
papers to the effect the city is bank
rupt and Is credit exhausted"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
A CHICKENS A CHICKEN
Feathered Variety Gets Iowa Mans
Diamond,

Davenport, Iowa, Sept. 17,-More
remarkable than the tale of the goose
that laih the golden egg is the story
of the chicken that ate a $500 dia-
mond out of a ring,
III. l.. Walbourne recently purchas-
ed $50 chickens and put them in a
coop behind his shop While unload
ing the chickens he struck his ring
forcibly against the coop loosening
the stone Unable to fndit in the
coop Walbourne followed with a
wholesale slaughter of fowl.
The missing diamond was found in
the crop of the fftieth bird killed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
MORE LICENSES SUSPENDED
Secretary of State Takes Action in
Several Cases.

Montpelier, Sept. 1S.-Harry A,
Black. secretary of state, today re.
moved several automobile operators
licenses, These included, Frederick
r. Dusablond of Burlington revoked,
as unfit to operate a car; Carroll Cline
of p ainfield, suspended indefinitely
because of reckless driving; James
Ackert of Dandy suspended indefin-
itely for causing an accident and fail
ure to report; Ludger Mailhoit of Brat
tleboro, revoked for driving car with
out owners consent; William Beard
SUSPENDED indefinitely for causing an
accident; Kenneth Buchanan for con-
viction in Barre city court; Rex COT
rim Of Northfield, suspended 60 days
tor causing an accident.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
SHOOTS SELF THROUGH HEART
Montpelier Man Killed While Exam
ming Pistol.

Montpelier Sept 20--Frank T.
Work was accidently shot and killed
at $3.50 o'clock Thursday night at
the home of Godfrey Napoleon Fraz-
ier on Main street, where he was ex-
aiming a 80 calibre pistol which was
not supposed to be loade. The bullet
went through the heart and death was
almost instantaneous.
Work went to the home Of Napol-
con Trazier, 2O6 Main street about
o'clock to look at fox, Eugene, a
brother of Godfrey had secured They
talked about fire arms and hunting
and then Work went to Godfreys
house whchis across the drive way
from his fathers to look at more fire
arms and to talk about the latters
camp at Bear swamp where they
were making plans to go together
next Sunday. They examined guns
here, Work asked about pistols which
Godfrey went to get. He showed him
a 3S and As calibre pistol The for
mer Godfrey explained had broken
spring and he had been fixing II from
time to time as he had the opportuni-
ty. Godfrey used this pistol the last
time about year ago when he kill.
ed his dog. at which time he broke
the spring. He supposed the pistol
was empty as it was partly dismant.
led. As he handed the pistol to
work to examine, it in some un-
known manner exploded, the bullet
entering Works breast and he fell
over in Frazier's arms with blood
running from his mouth.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
MouNTAlNEeRs START REVOLT
Denlklne's Former Troops Active in
Transcaucasa.

Tiflis, Transcaucasia, Sept "a
The mouutaineers of Daghcstan have
begun an uprising against the Boshe
Wiki, whose headquarters are at Via
dikaykaz, in md Transcaucasia. The
Daghestan forces are being aided by
several thousand Of Gen Deniknes
former soldiers and also by Tartars,
Azerbaijan and Kuban and Terck Cos
sacks.
The railway line has been cut at
Crosby, northeast of Vadikayikaz and
also altng the Caspian coast, between
Petroyskoe and Derbend, with tho
llolsheyiki unable to make repa RS
The help of the Georgians has been
asked, but so far has not been Sc
cured, the Georgians it appears, fear
ing to offend the BoIsheyiki
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
LIGHTNING DESTROYS BARN
Third Similar Disaster to Hit Marsh
Family of Eno5burg.

Enosburg Falls, Sept 16.--Lightning
struck the barn of h. l., Marsh about
six o'clock tonight, totally destroying
it with about Is tons of hay The
stock was saved The loss was parti-
ally covered by insurance.
This farm formerly belonged to Mr.
Marsh's father, c. l.. Marsh and is one
of the three now belonging to Mr.
Marsh A year ago this spring the
barn on one of these farms was burn
ed while SIX years ago the barn on
the third was struck by lightning and
totally destroyed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
FIRED ON GARAGE THIEVES.
One Wounded in Back with Buckshot
Not Seriously Hurt.

Troy, Sept. 16-Thomas De Lage is
at the Troy jail charged with larceny
and suffering from gunshot wounds as
result of an attempt perpetrated by
him and also James Mccormick both
of Nassau, to burglarize the garage Of
Frank Storm in that village early We'd
nesday morning
The two men were arrested by state
troopers who reported to the Rensse.
laer county authorities that both De
Lage and his companion were fired
upon by the garage proprietor as they
were prying open window of the est
ablishment. A charge of buckshot en-
tered Re Lagos back but he was not
seriously hurt Both are being held
to await the action of the Grand jury
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20

BRITISH AlRMAN TO SPEAK
Robert A. Curry Will Tell of Exper.
fences in Many Countries.

Tonight at eight O'Clock at Old
Bennington in the Yellow Barn where
the community sings are held Robert
A. Curry, ex.army aviator of the Brit
ish Air Service and member of the
New York Public Lecture Corps will
give an informal talk concerning his
experiences during the three years
he was an aviator,
Mr.. Curry who is now student at
Columbia University has flown over
England, Scotland, France, Egypt,
Arabia, India, United States, and the
West Indies.
No admission is to be charged this
evening and everybody is invited to
attend the lecture.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20

Errors by Miner at third base mater
tally assisted in the defeat of Benning
ton at the North village Sunday after
noon. The usually fast and accurate
inf elder had an off day, although he
showed up at bat with two good bin
giles, Bennington imported pitcher
from Schenectady who started the
game but who lasted less than three
innings When he retired in favor Of
Burns the North vii. l.age boys had a
lead of nine runs to as many goose
eggs for Bennington, Burns went
through the remainder of the game,
holding his opponents to hits and
striking out five but the damage had
been done before he had a chance to
do effective work.
Cable Pr'ndle the former star out
fielder of the old Bennington profes
slonal team. was with North Benning
ton. He failed to hit safely but scor-
cd two runs. Prindle managed to get
in the way of a pitched ball on two
occasions, thereby proving that he is
the same old "Cabe." The score
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
FRANK AGAN FILES
CAMPAIGN EXPENSES
Gubernatoria Candidate Spent $685.,
in Race for the Republican
Nomination.

Ludlow, Sept. 1S. Frank w Agan
of this place, who was a candidate for
the Republican guhernatorial nomin-
alton. today filed with the secretary
of state an itemized account OF his
campaign expenses, which amounted to
$5,O5952.
The statement covered six type
written pages. Mr. Agans expenses
were for advertis ng, buttons, news
paper advertising, halls music, travel
ing expenses and expenses Of rallies
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
TEACHER RETIREMENT FUND
Disbursement Last Year $a857-TotaI
Fund Now 67,945.52

Montpelier. Sept 1S--According to
the certificate which NJ l., Blanchard
attached to the state treasurer's re-
port the total expense of the Vermont
teachers retirement system for the
last year amounted to $4S,75 while
the fund now amounts to $67.945.52
which is divided thus; Accrued liabili.
ty fund, which is the proceeds of the
fund as provided by section 10, No 81,
of the acts of 1919, $S5,23331; interest
on same, $6S31S annuity fund assess
ment from members, SIC, ,953.22, with
like sum from the state; interest
received from the fund, $51716,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted us
during the sickness and death of our
beloved son, also for the many beauti-
full flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Carpenter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20

Demers, Hicks; Stolen bases: w.
Burns, Lapine Sacrifice hits: Bells.
Scott Double plays; Lapine, Timothy,
O'brien.
O'Brien Bases on balls-off Burns, 6 :;
Hits off Demers, 8; Nelson. 5; Burns,
5; Hit by pitched ball, Prindle, 2;
Struck out by Demers, 8; Nelson, /;
Burns, 5 Wild pitches Nelson.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
Hoosick Falls

1looSick Falls, 0 0 0 0 D . X-7
Remington .. 0 90
Two bare hits: Esmond, w. Burns.
Scott, Three base hits: none; Home
rms: none Stolen bases: Doyle, Can
fie d; Sacrifice hits; ]. Burns, Barton;
Douple plays; Parkinson to Scott, Van
Olstyne to Loonan, Connolly to VOL
fgang to Loonan 2; Left on bases. Ben
nington. 4 Hoosick Falls, 7; First base
on errors: Benn ngton, 2; Hoosick
Falls I Bases on balls-off Van
Alstyne,3; Burns, 8; Hits off J Burns,
10; Van Alstyne, z; Hit by pitched
ball w. Burns, Doyle; Struck out by
Van Alstyne, g. j. Burns IL; Wild
pitches ]. Burns; Umpire ID. Murphy
and Downey. Time 1.50
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
WEATHER FORECAST

Fair and cloudy tonight and Tues
day; slowly rising temperature.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-09-20
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR SALE Boston bull puppies
James j. Quinn, Allendale Park 9tG"
The Washington herald., 1920-07-03
LONDON HONORS
GEN. PERSHING
Gold Sword as Gift of City
To Be Presented at July
Fourth Exercises.

Gen. John J. Pershing, com
mander-in-chief OF the American
Expeditionary Forces, will be pre-
sented with a gold sword. the gift
of the City OF London. as part of
the Fourth Of July exercises In
Washington.
The presentation. 1t was an
nounced yesterday. will be made at
the British Embassy Monday morn
ing by Sir Auckland Geddes, British
Ambassador, in behalf of the au-
thorities and citizens of the British
capital. Dignitaries of this govern
ment. from the State and War de-
partments, and diplomatic represen-
tatives of the allied nations will
attend the ceremonies.
The presentation of the sword was
at first to have been a part of the
reception rendered to Gen. Pershing
and his crack First Division troops
when they appeared in London. fol-
lowing the armistice, but il was
found that the elaborate joweled
sword could not be prepared in time.
1t was brought to this country by the
British Ambassador and left to him
to choose an auspicious thine for its
presentation.
Public Ledger Service.)
The Washington herald., 1920-07-03
CONSIDER WIDENING
DOWNTOWN STREETS

Widening OF several downtown
streets to relieve traffic congestion
Is contemplated by District Com
missioners. Officials of the police
department connected with traffic
work will begin a survey OF con-
ditions in the business section i'm
mediately with this in view.
Those in charge of the survey
solicit the public for suggestions as
to proposed changes in streets
Capt. Albert ]. Headley. chief OF
the traffic squad. and Lieut.. w. S,
Shelby are handling the survey.
The report of these officers will
be taken into consideration by the
Commissioner when 1921 estimates
for street repairing will be begun
The Washington herald., 1920-07-03
TAKOMA PARK
.TOCELEBRATE
All Community Interests to
Be Represented in Pa
rade Monday.

Pageantry and floats, with deco
rated bicycle and automobile units,
will be especially bright spots in
the elaborate patriotic parade to be
held in Takoma Park July 3. Civic
organizations, school children and
Sunday schools will be in line.
Grand Marshall Maj. Jesse b. K.
Lee, Mayor James L. Wilmeth, men,
bers OF the town council and the
Takoma Park Community band will
lead the line. Then will come the
four Sunday Schools of the commun-
ity, the Trinity Episcopal, the, Pres
byterian. the Seventh Day Advent
list and the Baptist. Civic organiza-
tions, school children and the auto
mobile and bicycle units will follow.
An elaborate pageant represent
ing "The Flag and Its Defense
Past. Present and Future" will be
presented by the Trinity Episcopal
Sunday school. That of the Presby-
terian Sunday school will represent
the people of the United States
from colonial days to the present.
The parade will start from
Fourth and Cedar streets at $3.50
and proceed by a circuitous route
to the Presbyterian Church grove
at Maple and Tulip streets, where
a program will be given. Business
men and residents along the line OF
march have been asked to decorate
their buildings.