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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25

RECEPTION FOLLOWED SERVICE
Members Of Method ST Parish Greet
Rev. and Mrs. Perry

Sunday night the members of the
Methodist church, under the direction
of the leaders of the major organiza-
tions of the church, gave Rev. and
Mrs. j. A, Perry Sunday reception
upon Mr.. Perrys reappointment to this
church. 1t took the form of a ra ly
at the evening service. The aud!tori
um was well filled. The younger group
of men acted as ushers Mr.. Perry
delivered the sermon. He rehearsed
the back,lying principles which make
for the protestant types of religion, for
democracy in government, civil liberty,
locally and individually, and the gen
eral modern movement of western civi.
lization. After showing the relation
of the church to these, he outlined in
general what will be the years pro-
gram of the church
Special music was furnished by a
mixed quartet consisting of Mrs.
Frank Eldred. Mrs. James Martin, Ar.
thur Z. Hollister and e. e. Long. A. J.,
Cooper officiated at the organ.
AT the close of the service a recep
tion line was formed within the altar
rail, Fred Martin, Frank Greenslet, Ar
thur Cooke, Mrs. +. T. Griswold, Vera
Hall and Rev. and Mrs. Perry. The
congregation came forward and greet.
ed them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
UNCLE SANS IMPORTS
FROM HUNLAND GROW
Potash Fertilizer, Dyestuffs, Sugar.
Form Bulk Of The American ,H8
Purchases. ~

washington, D. c., April 25.-lm.
ports into the United States from Ger
many are increasing regardless OF the
continued technical state of war be-
tween the two countries. Figures furn-
ished by the Department OF Commerce
today showed that imports from Ger
many in 1920 amounted in value 10
SSS. .S36,229, compared with $iO,6OS,Al
in 1919 or near nine times as great.
German imports amounted to $lS4,2ll,-
352 in 1913 and s1S6, 042,644 in 1912.
Potash fertilizer materials, 452,OSo
tons, valued at $21 ,042 623, formed the
largest group in the 1920 imports, fol-
lowed by chemica s valued at s6,7s7r-
s43. of which $2,110,O25 consisted OF
coal tar dyestuffs. The next largest
items were sugar, mostly beet, S3.446,-
O96 pounds valued at $5,S4aSS6; toys
to value Of $423S017 and cotton
manufactures worth s48i7537.
/ Wines and malt liquors imported
during the year we're valued at SILL
576.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
IIAnuI..l-.I .l.lll1llrAv n
I'LL Vermont State Library
20septis
TALAo IUMtWIbtKS
Of POETRY CLUB
Notable Gathering at Y. M. c. A.
Lobby This Afternoon
OTHER WRITER'S PRESENT
Speaker Considered One Of The
Outstanding Figures In
Modern Poetry
OTHER WRITER'S PRESENT

The presence OF Vachel Lindsay,
one of the outstanding figures In mod
ern poetry, who arrived in town to-
day, brought together at the Y. M C.
A. tn afternoon a rather remarkable
gathering. 1t included Dorothy Can
field Fisher of Arlington, whose post
war fiction is rated by able critics at
the peak OF productions created by
numerous writers who came in per.
sonal contact with the great conflict.
Robert Frost. whose poems have re-
Gently been appearing In the best
American publ. cations. Mrs. Grace
Hazard Conklin. head OF the English
department at Smith college and her
daughter, Miss Hilda Conkln, aged
about eleven years. The presence OF
Miss Conklin gave added Interest tc
the gathering because of the young
girl s recent accomplishment In win
ming a prize at a monthly competi-
tion held by the Prouty society or
New York
Mr.. Lindsay recently returned from
Eng and where he read and lectured
at the universities Of Oxford ana
Cambridge. In England he is consid'
cred the outstanding poet OF the
younger set. He is at present giving
up the popular lecture platform to de-
vote his time to wr ting ard discus
sion before the English departments
of colleges and high schools. He IS
N great demand by these II stintions.
Bennington lovers of poetry are for
tunate In their opportunity to hear
and meet Mr.. Lindsay. Tomorrow
morning he WI speak to the high
school students. At 4 p, m. he VIII
be at the Griswold store to meet
those who are interested in his writ
ings and to autograph copies OF DIS
books. In the evening he VIII recite
his poems and writings at the Flrst
Baptist church at o'clock.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
SAYS COAL MONOPOLY
is MULCTING PEOPLE
Maryland Congressman Demands An
investigation of Anthracite
Prices.

Washington. April % On the
ground that there is no justification
for continued high prices Of anthrac-
ite throughout the East, Representa-
tive Linthcum of Maryland, has in
troduced resolut on in the house
asking the department of justice to
make an investigation.
Mr.. Linthicum declared that there
appears to be some reason to believe
that the anthracite OF the country is
controlled by very close monopoly,
and that only through this monopoly
is the price maintained at such un-
far levels"
THE price of anthracite Is being
maintained at levels Of from S14 to
SIG a ton. or in other words, at the
same levels which prevailed through
out the war, and which were then on
ly justified by the demands of war,
he continued GIN view of the fact
that the consumers in all eastern
states, must use anthracite for house
hold purposes, the question of high
prices for this commodity is of ex
treme Importance"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
URGES THE TOWN
TOCONS|DER DAY.
LIGHT ECONOMY
Bennington Merchant Says Set
Back the Tickers
PLAN FAVORS WORKERS
State Law Does Not Prohibit
Village From Making The
Time Change
PLAN FAvORS WORKERS

With the daylight saving plan now
in operation in Massachusetts, and all
the principal towns in New York
state there is strong public feeling in
Bennington in favor of going on the
daylight schedule here for the sum
mer.
The plan appeals particularly to
those who work in the mills, as it
gives them an extra hour Of daylight
every day for gardening, auto driving
or any outdoor work or pleasure. The
following letter is received by the
Banne' today:
Editor of The Banner wish to
bring to the notice Of the public the
question of Dayl ght Saving for Ben
nington II there is no serious OBJ
lection, why cannot the plan be adopt
ed here.
Every large town within a radius
of many m les changed their clocks
Sunday and it is in these towns that
our outside business relations are
closest. ne ira MS ana Norln Al
ans trolley line have re-aTanged
Their schedules to conform to daylight
saving and it is of more Importance
to Bennington to be on the same
has as New York state and Massa-
chusetts than to harmonic with the
northern towns of Vermont
| have talked with number OF
business men and with those who
work for wages and, Almost without
exception. they are in favor OF adopt
ing the daylight saving plan. If there
is serious objectiOn,I for one would
not urge a change, but If the public is
strongly in favor it would seem as
though the plan should be adopted In
Bennington.
A copy of the new state law has
been received and it does not forbid
the people of any city or village adopt
ing daylight saving if it des res.
T. II Nichols.
April 25, 1921
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25

Americanism brimming over with jus
tice. when the men of the nation will
think more of their duties than of their
rights. Unless viri public opinion
for that sort OF an Americanism can
be formed, DR.. Walsh said we are liv-
ing in the beginning of the end of
civilization.
Rev. Father r. r. Carly was chair
man of the meeting. In Introducing
the speaker of the evening Father
Carly said the word "Americanism
was being used as a shield by many
rascals, that the propaganda for one
language was nonsense, because, II
America proposed to enter into the
new competition for world trade, the
languages of the people with whom we
wish to deal will have to be mastered.
A committee from the Knights Of
Columbus, the Rev Father G. r. Pre-
vost and the Rev, Father r. H. Burke,
the latter from North Bennington,
occupied seats on the stage.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
BABIES ARE TABOO
Feared Daughters of Revolution VIII
Balk at Bearing Children

Washington, April %. 49, Pigeon
holed' probably will be the fate of the
resolution calling upon each member of
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton to bear four children, which
was presented to the annual Continen
tai Congress of the organization by
Mrs. Kathryn Johnson of Los Angeles.
Mrs. Johnson explained that she in
uoduced the resolution as a protest
against birth control propaganda.
81 believe the women of this organ
ization should protest against this pro-
paganda by agreeing to give four red
blooded Americans to their country
Mrs. Johnson said, "One great trouble
is that women who can afford to have
children and bring them up as high
types Of citizens do not do So"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
MAJORITY OF SCHOOLS
SIMPLY DEATH TRAPS
Statistics Show Five Catch Fire Every
Day--Civic Officials Are
Blamed.

New York, April 25-During an
average of five hours each day during
200 days each year. twenty-five mill
ion children are in the schools OF the
United States. The attendance is
compulsory, no fundamental education
al problem is greater than the safety
Of these children.
Statistics available show there are
fires in schools houses everyday
total OF 1925 each year A recog.
nized authority says over 30 per cent
of our school buildings are potential
death traps" This Is another strong.
but jut indictment Of American care
lessness, for the Needless attitude Of
civic officials and members of educa'
tional boards is but the reflection Of
the public's disposition.
Reliab statistics as to loss of life
are not available. Occasionally some
great disaster, such as that of Collin
wood, Ohio, commands day of ma
tion-wide attention, but for the most
part, fatalities among school children
receive only local attention.
In the aggregate the number is large
and the practice of school fire drills
saves 1t from reaching startling prop
ortions.
Fire drills should be made univer,
sal In schools; they must be consid-
cred as supplementary precautions.
not primary ones; they merely reduce
the consequences of fires that never
should occur The same statement
holds true of interior alarm systems,
which should be, preferably operated
manually.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
TO OPPOSE EDWARDS
Democrats in Senate Seek to Block
Army Mans Promotion.

Washington, April 23-Strong op-
position on the part Of Democrats was
voiced at meeting OF the senate mill
tary committee to confirmation of the
nomination of Brig-Gen. Clarence K.
Edwards, first commander overseas
of the Twenty-sixth New England ma.
tional Guard division, to be Major
general. The subject was discussed at
conference with Secretary Weeks,
who urged confirmation in the course
of his outlining the qualifications of
the officers recently nominated by
President Harding to be brigadier and
major generals.
The opposition to promotion of Gem
Edwards was said to have been based
upon his military record, although Sec
retary Weeks said the war department
files contained no unfavorable evidence
in connection with his release from the
command of the division some time be-
fore the armistice A more complete
Investigation of the records, it was said
was suggested however, and the secre-
tary was requested to supplement
information given yesterday at meet
ing today. Meanwhile action on all the
nominations was deferred.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
TO MEET IN BARRE
77th Annual Vermont Methodist Con
ference viii Open Wednesday.

Barre, VT, April 25.-The Metho.
d'sts of Vermont viii come back to
Barre this week after II years abb
sence, when the 77th annual Vermont
conference opens Wednesday morn
ing at the Hedding M. Il. church.
Preliminary meetings will be held
Tuesday afternoon Bishop E. H.
Hughes, d. d., LIA d., of Boston, is to
preside over the conference, and he
is expected to arrive in Barre
The local committee of arrange
ments has been busily engaged for
several weeks making the arrange
ments for the entertainment of the
large number of visitors who are ex-
pected in Barre during the confer
encc.
The number of visitors who will be
here during the conference is esti-
mated 800.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
NOTES ON ELks' BALL

The following members will COM
prise the RECEIPT on committee, at the
Elks Ball, Wednesday evening; Col
lins NJ Graves, chairman; Dr.; r. b.
Grennan H. l. Norton, DR. f. j Hur-
ley, e. A. Booth. Or F. S. Braley, T.
e. Iarrabee, H. S. Harris, VIM, j.
Meagher, John Murphy, VIM. l.. Go.
kay, A. J Colgan, l.. Alden Graves, g.
S. Perry, E. j. Hansen. Il. G, Bennett,
j. p, Mulligan, E. II, Holden, h, e,
,Healy, Fred c. Brown, Ell !. Tiffany,
John e. Walsh.
The electrical decorations will be
under the direction of Maurice r..
Rudd and Harry Warren.
Remember that the Grand March
will pos lively start at 8 o'colck sharp
directly after the concert.
An excellent luncheon will be
served during intermisson under the
supervision of Harry Morris from the
"Kandyland" 1t is planned to seat
three hundred at once.
Executive Committee Elks' Ball
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
URGES TREE PLANTING
TO SAVE MOUNTAINS
Vermont Launches Novel Drive For
Rehabilitation Of The
Forests

Montpelier, VT. April 25.-A drive
is being made in this state to set an
example for the nation in forest re-
habilitation Warnings by experts
that extensive timber cutting BIDS
fair to change the historic Green
Mountains into a sad-colored brown
range have sunk deep IN the minds of
the farmers and hundreds are seek
ing to heal the broad scars left by the
aXmen.
For the last few years prudent
grangers have been setting out an
average of 100000 forest seedlings
each spring on denuded wood lands
OF little or no agr cultural value. Re-
ports show that at least so percent
of these youngsters are developing
rapidly into sturdy trees.
w. G. Hastings, chief forester Of
the state, is elated over the ever in
creasing call for young trees. These
are grown in the state nurseries at
Burlington and Sharon, where the
Vermont authorti are trying to
balance cond tions between consump
ton and production of timber
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
ANGLERS BURNED BY
FLASH OF LIGHTNING
One Is Badly Scorched, Clothing 10
Torn From 6ody-Companlon
Stunned
Stunned.

Newport, April 25.--H b. Gold
smith was struck by lightning and
badly burned during the severe storm
here Saturday afternoon. MIR, Gold
smith and w. II. Hoffman, two gov
ernment inspectors. who are inspect
ing Newports milk and water sup
ply, were fishing on the south bay OF
Lake Memphremagog, one mile from
Newport. They saw the storm ap'
preaching and reached the shore
when the flash came. Hoffman was
stunned. but recovered to find his
companion unconscious and severely
burned. Nearly all his clothing was
burned off Goldsmith and one shoe Is
missing. Hoffman walked Almost
NJ le to the nearest house aud the in
iured man was brought to Newport
Though suffering badly from burns
and shock, Goldsmith will recover.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
OH! OH clNoY!
Musical Extravaganza BY The Odd Eel
lows Band

Arrangements have been completed
by the |, o, 0. f. Band, headed by
w. j. Randles, for the production of
"Oh, oh, Cindyl" musical extrava.
ganZa of the Follles" type, under the
direction OF the John b. Rogers Pro.
ducing Co.. at the Opera House here
sometime about June End and 3rd.
Members of the cast and choruses
VII be selectedP from the best talent
in Bennington. The show promises
to be OF exceptional merit, as the talent
in Bennington is of better than the
usual amateur caliber and the scenery
and costumes as furnished by the pro
ducer are said to be the last word
both in splendor and beauty. A pro
fessional director will be sent here to
take charge of the stag ing of the en-.
tertainment
Rehearsals, it is said, viii begin
about the middle of May.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
TO ELIMINATE PINE RUST
viii Burn Chemicals Over Swamp
Near the States Property.

Montpelier, April 25,--,John A.
Riley, jr, who has charge of the eradi
cation of the white pine blister rust,
has received from DR. w. S Regan
of the Massachusetts Agricultural
college information that the federal
government has approved the use of
chemicals to rid the property in Shar
on of the rust The swamp near the
state property will be burned over
using DIP oils and fuel oil The work
will commence about June ],
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
Many Arrests in Albany.

Thirty more automobile drivers were
arrested in Albany yesterday. From
those convicted Of violating the city
ordinances Justice Brady collected
500. Those accused for illegally op.
Grating jitneys asked for jury trials.
The first of these trials will be held
Thursday afternoon.
General increases in travel were re.
ported in Troy Friday and Saturday.
Friday 1855 passengers we're carried
and Saturday the number reached
1880.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
FAMILY OUTSIDE JAIL
AT FATHERS HANGING
SLAYER OF British Cadet Is Executed
In DubIin--Demonstratlon
Is Stopped.

Dublin, April 25.-Thomas Traynor
was executed today in Mount JOY pris.
on for the murder of Calet Parrell, who
was killed when ambushed here last
March,
Traynor's wife and ten children
stood outside the prison Their cries
were heart rendering when the notice
of the execution was posted. Police
kept the crowd from making demon
stration.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
FEES ROLL IN


Montpelier April 25,-Licenses
thus far under the new bill which pro
yides that bilIboards shall be licensed
have reached the secretary OF states
Office to the amount Of $500 worth
A small fee is charged, so that TINS
sum means a good deal more than az
first thought 1t might be taken 10
mean
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
ALLIES DEFER ACTION
ON THE PREPARATIONS
VIII Take Up Problem At Meetno OF
The Supreme Council, Says
Premier,

London, April 25-The decision as
to what action the Allies will ltake in
enforcing their reparations demands
upon Germany has been deferred un.
I'll Saturday when the supreme allied
council meets, either at Paris or
London 1t may be that the United
States by that time will have formal
ly communicated to the entente the
contents of Germany's latest propos-
ais. II such formal acton take place
the acceptance or rejection of the
terms will be decided upon and the
Allied procedure for the future de-
termined.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
WELCOMES NEW PASTOR
Swedish Lutherans Arrange Program
And Serve Luncheon on Occasion

Brattlehoro, April 25.--An official
welcome was extended Friday even
ing to Rev. and Mrs. Oscar f. Cassl.
ing by the Swedish Lutheran church.
in the church on West street. which
was well filed An interesting pro-
gram was rendered, followed BY the
serving of refreshments by the
Ladies' Aid society, and the occasion
was one of much enjoyment.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
EXPECT ARRESTS
AS A SEQUEL To
ASSAULT Of MEN
Street Riot Follows Attempt To
Run Cars In COhOes
CONDUCTOR is SLUGGED
Thirty Auto Drivers Gathered In
BY The Police of Albany
Saturday

Troy, N. Y, April 25.--As the result
of street riot in Cohoes Saturday
night, during which a conductor and
motorman employed by the United
Traction company were attacked, Off
cials of the company intend to appear
before Justice Harold J. Hinman and
ask that certain peop,e alleged to have
participated in the assault be cited
for contempt of court for violating the
terms of the injunction which Justice
Hinman granted March 2S and ordered
continued last Friday. No arrests have
been made, but detectives in the en-
ploy of the company are understood
to have the names of men and boys
who were in the mob and were wit
nesses if not actually interested in the
fight.
K. Il. James, conductor was injured
about the head. left shoulder and face.
and William Crabtree, the motorman,
had narrow escape from injury. The
car was not damaged in any way The
assault took place at Johnston Avenue
and Bowery street, within few doors
Of the residence of Mayor Mcdonald.
Feared Iron Switch
Reports received by the police were
to the effect that Conductor James was
getting off the car to throw a switch
when he was struck by several men.
The motorman escaped injury by
swinging switch iron. keeping the
culprits away from him. James man
aged to escape from the men and ran
to the quarters Of the Johnston Steam.
er company where he phoned for the
police. The state troopers and po ice
arrived five minutes later, but the
crowd had vanished.
The first indications of the thorough
ness with which the police have been
instructed to go about the drive against
the Illegal operation OF iitneys was
seen Saturday night and yesterday.
Bus drivers in particular were warned
against stopping away from the curb
line and this applied to the Fifth ave.
nue. buses as well as any others. The
law againt stopping too near street
intersections viii be enforced as well
rs the one which prohibits automobiles
passing trolley cars which have stop
ped to take on or discharge passen.
gers Drivers who hav ebecome lax
during the strike were advised to be
more cautious in the future.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25

FOR SALE-pIGs-50 Yorkshire and
Chester, Whites 8 to 9 weeks old 20
Chester White weeks old; 30 Berk-
shire and Chester crossed to 3 weeks
old. These arc All large, growing pigs,
weaned and eating. win ship any part
of the above lots to your approval. O.
Bank. 90t1
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
QUAKER CITY HONORS
VERMONTS GOVERNOR
Medal Is Presented to States Chief
Executive For invention of


Philadelphia, April Ex-Governor
Hartness Of Vermont, as the guest
of honor Saturday Of the American
Philosophical society, was presented
with the John Scott medal awarded
for useful inventions, in recogn tion
of his fat turret lathe used in max
ing artillery.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-One Iver-Johnson bicy-
Gle, 24-inch truss bridge frame, clincher
tires, nearly new. Also a solar lamp,
price tor both, 500. Herbert A, White,
corner Bank and School SITS. North
Bennington, Box o. 90t6
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-04-25

London, April 25.-An adventure in
diplomacy by four American business
men may result in Or. Walter S;mons,
German foreign minister, jresigning
his portfolio and in seriously compll-
eating the reparations problem.
These four men are Lafayette De
Friese and a Mr. Helm, both of New
York; DIR. Richard Moldenke of
Watching, N J., and Ludwig M.
Hoerler of San Francisco.
Mr., De Friese, who heads tho
group Of business men, says that they
had been here fortnight negotiating
a ,000,000,000 credit in America for
raw materials with German finan-
ciers and that they were responsible
for the suggestion that DR.. Simons
submit the reparations question to
President Harding for arbitration.
These four men suggested in con.
sultation with DR.. Simons that the
way out of the reparations tangle was
for him to make a total submission OF
the problem to President Harding as
coming from the German people
They held frequent conferences al
foreign office unbeknown to the Off
cial American mission, and it is ever
rumored that they drafted what, will
few changes, proved to be the fina
text of the first German note to Wash
ington.