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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
PASTOR DENSEL MUS
FACE MANN ACT CHARGE

Paterson, \. J.. Jan. S.-A warrant for
the arrest of the Re Cornelius c. Dem
sci, former pastor Of the First Netherlands
Reformed Church Passaic on the charge
of violating the Mann Act was issued
Yesterday by United States Commissioner
Joseph A. Delaney.
The charge against the pastor resulted
from an investigation of his alleged elop-
ment on November - with Miss Trina
HannenberG. n member Of the congrega-
tion of his church. They were away several
weeks during part of which il is alleged
they lived together in New York City,
Buffalo and other places.
Recently they returned 70 Passaic.
the pastor to his wife and family and Miss
Hannenberg 70 her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Marinus Hannenberg Since then the
girl has brought an action for s25, 900
damages against Rev. Mr.. Dansel alleg-
ing breach of promise TO marry
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
AUSTRALIAN EGGS FOR u. 9.
Chicago Gets Big Shipment. Which Can
be Sold Cheaper.

Chicago, Jan. s.-The first shipment
of eggs received in Chicago from Australia,
where the hens operate under opposite
weather conditions than those obtaining
now in Northern United States, was
placed on sale here yesterday.
Members of local butter and egg
firm said they found they could sell
the eggs slightly cheaper than local re-
ceipts and test had shown only six
spoiled eggs in l50 dozen and not one
was broken by the long journey. One
Of the firm said he would endeavor 10
secure other shipments Of the Australian
eggs until the hens in this section get
back on the job
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
HOUSE BLOWN UP TWO KILLED
MYSTERIOUS explosion mt Home of Stock
Raiser In Indiana.

Fort Wayne. Ind, Jan. s.-Two per-
sons are dead and two others are in
jured. one probably fatally. as the re-
suit of a mysterious explosion which
DESTROYED the home of j. w. Shefer,
nationally known fancy stock raiser at
Auburn. 20 miles north of here, at y
o'clock Thursday evening.
T-e dead are Ebber Shelter, "a, and
Glen Shelter. 12, son and daughter OF
MIR. Shelter.
Mrs Shelter is believed to be dying
and is suffering from internal injuries
The extent of Mr.. Shelters injuries mas
not been determined.
The explosion occurred while the fam
lily was grouped about the table AFTER
supper. The blast. shattered win-
dows for several blocks and wae heard
several miles away.
Mr.. Shelter said he had no known
enemies and secuted the idea that a
bomb had been planted under the
house. An investigation by the gas
company is said to have shown that
the mains were intact and could not
have caused the blast.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
I'LL WITH PNEUMONIA
PRISONER MAKES ESCAPE

Clarksburg, w Va, Jan 8--Ill with
pneumonia Arnold Smith. Of West Union.
made daring escape from the Harrison
county jailhere yesterday He sawed int
the heavy iron bars protectingthe window
in his hospital room on the third floor of
the pail and. climbing down the walls.
made his escape through quiet street
Smith had been III with diphthera and
was isolated in hospital room Later he
contracted penurnonia and the jail phvsl-
clans said that a few hours before his
escape his temperature was i02 degrees.
The police believe that if he succeeded in
making his way into the hills he would die
before he could be recapturcd.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
TAKING FOOD TO STARVING.
Army Transports are Carrying Hundre
Of Tons to China.

Manila, p. l., Nov. 20 By Mail n
the Associated Prcss)s people of
the famine districts Of China cnn be fed
for s1.5O fMexican) month for each
person, according TO a cablegram received
today from Col A. n Wallace, of the
Signal Corps Of the United states Army
who went TO China recently in charge
Of shipment Of relief supplies carried
from Manila on an army transport.
Two shipments Of supplies OF several
hundred tons each have been sent from
Manila on army transports, and the
transport Merit, leaving IN few days
also is expected to carry a large quantity
of supplies for the famine sufferers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
CALIF ORNIA CREW MAY
COMPETE IN SPRING REGATTA

Berkeley, Cal, Jan. 8 The University
of California crew may compete tins
spring in the intercollegiate regatta at
Poughkeepeie and also will endeavor TO.
arrange a dual regatta with Princeton
it was said today by crew coach Ben
Wallis. The eastern trip Is contingent
upon the outcome of the race against the
University of Washington IN April
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
BTG ARMY DISPLAY MARCH 4.
Entire Seventh Division VIII be IN In
augural Parade.

Washington. Jan. 8. Major Gen, Pey-
ton G. March. Chief Of STAFF Of the Army,
will act as Chief Of staff for Gen Pershing,
Grand Marshal Of the inaugural parade.
and Major Gen. Peter G. Harris, AdIutant
General, will serve as Adjutant General,
Of the Grand Marshal.
The War Department is making prep
arations for al troops within motor trans
port distance Of the capital, including the
entire 9TH Division. now assembling at
Camp Meade, Md, 10 take part III the
parade. in addition 20 the West Point
Cadet Corps and the midshipmen from
Annapolis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
FARMER LABOR MEETING FEB. 10
Three-Day Session Of Annual Convention
Booked for Cleveland.

Cleveland, Jan. s.-The annual con
yention Of the Farmer-labor Co-opera-
tive Congress viii meet in Cleveland
for a three-day session beginning Feb
n,ary 10, Warren s. Stone, grand chief
Of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
gineers announced yesterday Represen-
tativcs of Progressive Farm organizations
representing over nine hundred thousand
farmers. delegate or various labof or
qanizntions and of several hundred CO.
operative societies will attend
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
EX-OFFICERS WOULD RETURN.
Secretary Daniels Would Make Re
instatemenf i'm Navy Difficult.

Washington, Jan. S.-Many former
naval officers who resigned 70 obtain
higher salaries in civil life are seeking
reinstatement in the service Secretary
Daniels said Thursday before the House
Naval Committee. He advocated legis-
lation to make such reinstatement diff
cult for the protection of loyal Off
GERS. Some committee members agreed
with him.
Recently, when commission of two
regular and three retired or reserve Off =
GERS was to he sent TO Peru for two wears.
the Secretary said. more than so
per cent Of the officers who have left the
service in the last year applied for places
on the commission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
TO INVESTIGATE DEBS CASE.
Inquiry Of all Sentences Under Esponiape
Act Started.

Washington, Jan. 8.--Tnvostigation Of
the cases of all persons now serving
sentences for violation of tho Espionage
act, including that Of Eugene V. Debs,
TO determine whether the facts warrant
recommendations for pardon, has been
started. it was stated yesterday at the
Department of Justice.
Officials said the examination into
Debs' case had not proceeded far enough
10 determine whether any recommended
ton would be made President Wilson's
determination not to grant n pardon To
Debs has been made clear by White
House officials, who say the President
feels that it would lower the morale Of
the people in the event of another war
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
VOTE sUNDRY CIVIL BILL.
$3S3,27l .29l Appropriation Measure n
Passed by House.

Washington, Jan. S.-The Sundry
Civil Appropriation Bill carrying mp
proximately $3s3,27l ,29i, was passed
esterday by the House. No effort was
made to put into the bill an appropriation
of $40 900, 900 for work on tho Wilson dam
at Muscle Shoals, Ala.
Representative GalliuA Dern., Mass.)
made an unsuccessful attempt to have
the bill recommitted for an amendment
to provide specifically that not more
than 500. 600 OF the 100000
Appropriated for the salaries OF assistants
10 the Attorney General should be used
for the enforcement Of the Federal Pro-
hibition Act. The House restored items
without which the Emergency Fleet Cor
poration would have been without funds
for operating EXPENSES after July |.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
TREASURER BURKE RESIGNS.
II Is Understood He VIII Enter New
York Inyestment Firm.

Washington. Jan. s.--John Burke'
treasurer of the United States since
1913. retired yesterday. his resignation
having been accepted by President
Wilson. MIR. Burke has entered
New York banking firm.
CIV +. Allen. assistant treasurer, be
came acting treasurer on MIR. Burke S
retirement and il was learned that
president Wilson does not contemplate
making an appointment 70 the vacancy,
leaving IL TO be filled by President
Harding.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
TOLLS II ELPS BRITISH HE SAYS.
Panama Canal Governor Advocates New
Rules.

Washington, Jan. s,-Present meth
ods of measuring ship tonnage at the
Panama Canal for the imposition Of
tolls benefit British and other foreign
owned shipping, Governor Harding. Of
the Panama Canal Zone told the Sen
ate Interoceanio Canal Committee yester-
day in advocating a bill proposing new
rules. A discussion of the subject Of
freeing American shipping from all tolls
occurred during the examination
Governor Harding said that IL tolls
had been levied on actual tonnage in
stead of net tonnage since the opening
of the canal, the income received by the
United States would have been 5000, :
600 greater, and foreign ships would have
paid most Of IT.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA
HIS MISSION A FAILURE

London. Jan. s.-The Right Reverend
Patrick Joseph Ciune, nishop Oh fereh'
Australia. who has been fnaHihs siio' -
towards mediation Tor cessA''"ii %
hostilities in Ireland, lett mere yestei
day for Australia by way OF Fafis'
The newspapers reCentiS staceo t'isAe
tho prime minister. David Lloyd
George. was anxious to have Bfshop
clune remain here 10 continue the ne
ootiations which broke down, so far
8 the bishop was concerned. on jan
uary l.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
WANT WOOD IN CABINET.
New Jersey Leaders Ask Their SON.
ators to Urgs His Appointment.

New York. Jan. g. Major General
Leonard Wood was suggested for ap-
pointment ~ Secretary of War BY State
Senator William n. Runyon. former
Governor of New Jersey. ut dnner
of the New Jersey Committee of tho
Near East Relief in Newark Thursday
evening. General Wood was the prin-
cipal speaker.
One of the diners moved that the
two New Jersey United State Senators
be requested IL help bring about Gem
eral Woods appointment. and the mos
tion was carried.
General Wood said that the people
OF the United States, better able than
any other. should do all they could for
relief In the Near East.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
HOTEL MEN FAVOR REDUCTION.
Chicago Association Urges Pre- War Rates
Oh Rooms and Fond

Chicago, Jan Restoration of pre-
war rates on rooms and food was dc
clared imperafive by members Of the
Chicago Hotel Mems Association yester-
day following their annual meeting, at
which virtually al agreed that hotels
should lead the way IN readjustment If
price levels Immediate reductions were
recommended although the members were
not pledged to definite plan Of concerted
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
RECEIVER FOR NATIONAL
IMPORTING AND TRADING co.

New York. Jan. S-A Federal re-
oeiver was appointed yesterday tor the
National Importing and Trading Com
ranv. Inc. OFF this city after fling by
creditors of a petition in bankruptcy.
IAailities were placed at sS00,00 and
assets at $4,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-08
FIFTEEN YEARS FOR
I9-CENT ROBBERY

Kansas City Mo, Jan. S.-A robbery
netting him 10 cents cost Albert X. Pat
ters, "a years old, sentence of Is years
in the State Penitentiary when he pleaded
guilty in Criminal Court yesterday Patter
participated in robbing grocery store.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
STRONG APPEAL
FOR IRELAND'S LIBERTY
Senator LaFo Ietts Says Those Who
Oppose Irish Recognition Arc
Tory-Dl'd.

Washington, April 2S.--The cause
of Ireland, was pleaded in the senate
Tuesday by Senator I.aFollette. Re.
publican. Wisconsin, who in a prepar-
ed address advocated his resolution
propos ng recognition of the Irish
Republic
ireland is today test of real
Americanism' he said Those who
today most actively oppose recogni-
ton of the independence Of Ire and in
her struggle for freedom from Great
Britain are OF the same mind, the
same flesh, the same blood. as the
tories of 1776, Those who today
favor recOgnit on by the United
States Of Irish independence stand
upon the great fundamental principles
Of human liberty which were written
into the declaration of independence.
! I believe that Ireland should be
free as free and independent as any
nation on the globe
Il believe she should be as nde-
pendent and have as complete dom
inion over her own dest NY as Eng
land France or the United States.
ana by tho same rlght--the inherent
right of every nation to a government
deriving its just powers from the con
sent OF the governed.
I'd so further than that: | believe
that this country, without violating
any OF the usages OF International
law, without giving any other nation
Just cause for i'l-will, should do every
thing within its power consistent W tn
its own principles and trad tional pol.
icy to encourage the recognition Of
ireland as a free and independent re.
public
i stand for this country doing no
more for Ireland than We have done
for other small nations of the world.
but stand for this government doing
no less. / am unalterably opposed to
those who would have us abandon
that traditional pol cy and make us
by cowardly silence accompllces of
the oppressors OF Ire and"
The senator referred to last week s
visit CT President Harding to New
York to upvel the statue Of Simon
3oliyaf, the Venezuelan patr OF. and
PREDICTED that 1t will not be neces-
airy tn wa t a hundred years until an
American president will unveil with
all fitting ceremony. and with the APP
proval of the whole American people
statue to Eamonn De Valera. the
president of the Ir sh Republic
rs it possible" he inquired, that
the Amer can nation has become SO
corrupted by the example OF imper-
alism and is so overawed by the
splendor and power of the British
empire that she dare not now chal.
lenge her right to Cypress nat on
which she holds only by superior
military force?
This congress will not close with.
out test vote upon the issue Of
! recognition Of Irish independence"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
PENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town ami Village Told
Briefly Tor 5usy Readers

WANTED-Chamber maid at the
Putnam. Adv,
Mrs. Edward Reil spent Wednesday
in Hoosick Falls
Call 576-W Petras Mkt for Fridays
fish. Motor delivery. ADV.
| Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Roy knight a
girl on April %, at the Putnam Mem.
orial hospital.
Don't MISS Charlie Chaplin in THE
Kid" tomorrow and Saturday Harte
Theatre. ADV. ~
| Last opportunity to see Thomas
Meighan in Civilian Clothes" Opera
house today. Adv
Dexter NJ. Gleason went Wednes-
day to cruise large tract Of timber
in western Massachusetts.
| Mrs. c A. Kehoe IS at the Albany
City hospital where she expected to
undergo an operation today.
Sweet Florida oranges ripe pine
apples figs dates, grape fruit and al
kinds OF apples at the Fruitland. ADV
Mrs, Fred D. Ranney of North
Bennington who is at the Putnam
Memorial hospital is improving slow
H..
"The Dice of Destiny starring II.
Il Warner. romance of a dashing
clever crook, Opera House Friday and
Saturday. ADV.
"Civilian Clothes" starring Thomas
Me CHAN is a big splendid production,
not a regular program picture. Opera
house tonight. Adv.
Fred Martin, who was injured in
the trolley accident week ago Satur
day night is recovering and able to
walk around the hospital.
A son was born Wednesday to Mr..
and Mrs. Edward Stevens at the Put.
nam Memoir al hospital Mr.. and
Mrs. Stevens are summer residents Of
Old Bennington
Preceding the regular monthly
meeting of the school board Tuesday
even ng the pupils of the domestic
science class at the high school sery-
cd the board with four course din
ner at six o'clock.
Friday and SaturdayH b. Warn
err In "The Dice of Dest NY HUI
man Ives are but dice in the hands
of fate, against Jimmie Doyle, the
dice were loaded but he Played on
the level. See the photoplay. Opera
house. ADV.
About dresses-We are showing a
ton crepe, charmeuse, crepe de chine
tafleta. georgette. yo lie. dotted Swiss
organdie. mu'l and Bingham in all the
desirable shades at prices ranging
from $3.50 to $50. The Murrays'
Adj.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
GREAT FOR ECZEMA
AND OLD SORES
] Guarantee My Ointment, Says
Peterson--Every Box of IL

IF you are responsible for the health
of your family" says Peterson of But
falo. ~ want you TO get large 30 cent
box of Peterson's Ointment to-day.
rRemember 1 stand back of every
box. Every druggist guarantees to re-
fund the purchase price il Petersons
Ointment doesn't do all ! claim
Il guarantee itsfor eczema, old sores.
running sores salt rlieum. ulcers. sore
nipples, broken breasts, Itching skin,
slsia diseases blind, bleeding and Itch
ing plies as wei as for chatting. burns.
scalds. cuts. bruises and sunburn.p
II had 30 running sores on my leg
for | / years, was in three different hos
pitfalls Amputation was advised Skin
grating was tried. | was cured by
using Peterson's Ointment" Mrs. +.
+. Root, 2s7 Michigan Street. Buffalo.
~ Y. Mail orders filled by Peterson
Ointment Co, Inc. Buffalo. n. Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
FINED FOR GAMBLING
George Hogan and Wells Chapman
Each Assessed $500.

Edward w. Gallagher, the travelling
magazine agent who was arrested in
Adams, brought to Bennington and
fined for larceny Wednesday made dis
closures that resu ted in two arrests
and convictions for professional gamb-
ling.
AS a consequence of these dsclos.
ures, George Hogan. who conducts a
CARRIER shop on North street was ar
rested by Sheriff Perry u. Gardner
and arraigned in municipal court. He
pleaded guilty and Judge William Mea
sher imposed fine OF 500 and costs
This forenoon Vel Chapman was
arraigned, made plea of guilty and
was also fined 500 and costs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
Tahiti Peak Unsca!ed.

1ahiti's highest peak. Mount On
heGa, 1921 fee; in height Sill reHm,n
unclinbed by any Of he present set.
Grafton, a party recently having failed
10 reach the summit Natives declare
their ancestors knew the way TO The
top and claim that there is lake
and pyramid temple there. The old
route to the summit If there was one,
ms been lost 0yerhanging precipices,
made unscalabIe by clinging yegeta-
ton, slippery with water from scores
of springs, prevent white men from
getting more than half way up.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
Why Piano Should Be Kept Tuned.

planists insist on having their piano
tuned before performance. This is
necessary TO insure perfect tone. It is
agreed that, In order TO obtain salts
factory results and at the same time
preserve the tone quality and keep
the action In perfect working order.
II is necessary to have the home piano
tuned at least twice year. Pianos
receiving such attention are always in
fairly good condition. while those re-
ceiving irregular attention are never
In condition. All other stringed instru-
ments require more or less tuning
every time they are used, then why
should a piano be neglected?
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
wbv They Are Called Trunks.

Why are travelling boxes called
trunks?
Because in the days Of William the
Conqueror boxes for carrying money
and valuahles were made in very
primitive fashion, the lids being simply
half the trunk Of a tree followed out /;
hence the name. In an old Kentish
church in England there is to he seen
such a trunk, which Is said TO be the
one in which the Couaueror kept the
money with which he paid his soldiers.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
Why Persons Sinh.

hecanse an interval OF several sec
ords, during which The walls Of the
chest remain rigid ana cause oxygen
starvation. always follows moments OF
mental diSquietude; when nature de-
MINDS her supply Of oxygen the deep
Inhalation occurs, the expiration after
which we call a sigh.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
ANNUAL MEETING

Tho annual meeting of the stock.
holders of tho Bennington Restaurant
Corporation for the purpose Of electing
directors and transacting any other
business will be held Tuesday evening
May Ord, 1921, at eight o'clock, p. NJ.
a. the Cafeteria,
w. j. Rardles, Sec.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28

la Comedy, april FOOL" all fun and laughter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
NORTH BENNINGTON

Tucker lodge and Tucker chapter
will hold their installation of officers
tomorrow evening Members of the
lodge and chapter and families are
invited to be present. Ice cream
and cake WIN be served
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
GALLAGHER FINED SIS
P';aded Guilty to Theft from Hi.
Roommate.

Edward w, Gallagher, who was ar
rested in Adams Tuesday charged with
stea ing money from his roomate in
the Brewster block and who was
brought here for hearing in municipal
court Wednesday, pleaded gu lty to the
charge and was fined SIS. The costs
IN the case ran the tiilt up to over a
hundred dollars which was paid Gal
iagher also reimbursed Arthur ]. Vag.
neau, the complaining witness, to the
amount OF Sl7. the sum claimed Il
have been stolen.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
TO slFT WAR CRIMES
goo Alleged German Offenders to Go
on Trial May 10.

Berlin, April 2S,--Nine hundred
Germans whose, punishment is de.
manded by the entente for crimes
committed dur ng the war will face
trial at Leipsic beginning May %.
Seven judges viii sit as the court will
first hear witnesses against the min.
or offenders.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-28
c. w. WRIGHT, Nj. ID.
EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT.
* GLASSES PROPERLY FITTED

Oculist and Aurist to North Adams
hospital. Recently in charge OF eye.
ear. nose and throat services at Post
Hospital. Eastern Department Head.
quarters. ga
Tel. 372-M. ponIin Block, No. Adams
Omaha daily bee., 1921-09-15

For the Associated Char
tiles Dinner at Brandeis
Stores New Restaurants,
Thursday evening, Sept.
18th, elevators at south
entrance on 18th street
and elevators at south
entrance on 18th street
will be used.
The Red Cloud chief., 1921-01-20
Interests in Revival Increases

The special meetings being held at
the Baptist church are gaining in in.
terest and attendance. Last evening
all but q very few Of the seats in the
main room were taken, and mum Der
of chairs in the small room i'm the rear
of the church were occupied. IL is
probable that in a few more days 1t
viii be necessary 20 open the gallery
in the rear OF the church that has not
been used for years.
The simple but stirring Gospel truths
as presented by Major White are prov
ing helpful TO the hearers. People of
ali denominations are coming and
helping with the services The chorus
choir, be ng led by MI. h. Brandt, a
former Hastings banker, has some of
the leading singers of the city from
the various church choirs, and is doing
effective work solo was sung by
Miss Ruby Koon last evening, which
was greatly enjoyed.
The services will continue each even
irg in the Baptist church, except that
next Sunday evening the Methodist
church will be used, the Baptist build
ing being too small to hold the audi
ence that is expected. A cordial invi
tation is extended to all Of the people
TO attend these services.