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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
In the Days News

Baron Forster, who celebrates his
iifty-ffth birthday today, has Just as
sumed office and Governor General Of
Australia, in succession L Sr Ronald
c. Munro-Ferguson. Baron Forster
has held several high posts in the Brit
'sh Government and is regarded as an
authority on matters pertaining TO az.
culture and finance He was educat-
ed at Elton and at oxford and both a.
school and IN the university he show
ed himself keen cricketer. He play.
cd in the Eton eleven and the Oxford
eleven. Entering parliament as a Cen
servatiye in 1892, as member tor
Seyenoaks, he was a lord commission
er for the treasury from 1902 10 1906
During nearly the whole of the
period Of the world war Baron Forster
he'd the responsible position Of fnan-
cial secretary to the British War Of
fec.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
Why. Of Course

Pop Moore, relates Louge, believes
in telling children the truth, and when
his youngster heard him read the
weather prediction and inquired how
the weather man knew, Pop laid aside
his paper and explained the best he
could He told Of the charts,
the instruments, the Geographic re
ports, etc, And that's how he finds
out the weather for tomorrow" he
finished, The kid listened intently.
sat thoughtful fora few minutes, aud
then, earnestly inquired: And then
does he tell God?"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
a TREASURE.

yes" said Mr.. NewroJ oomplacent-
ly. II reckon 60, as fine collection
Of books as you'd likely come across.
And every volume autographed"
"Some Of the autographs were rath-
err difficult to obtain. were they not?'
"Oh. so. so You can get mos, any
thing Il you are willin' to pay for Il.
Now here's one that cost something
worth talkin' abOut--but | told my
agent had to have If. and he finally
found II for me Roswell's Life Of
Johnson with Doctor Johnson's own
autograph on the hyleaf!'-Exchange
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
lndia,s Fertility.

India, more than half the size OF
Europe, has every variety Of surface,
climate and production. The contrast
between the level monotony Of the
Great plain and the beautiful con-
tours of the Aiilgiri and Pulney hills
is no greater than that between the
arid heat Of Jacobabad and the polar
frigdity of the Himalayas; or that
between the palm groves Of Cochin and
the wheat fields of Lyallpur The pro.
ductivty of India extends over three
zones the tropical, sub-troplcal. and
temperate; though on account Of vary
ing elevations these do not always
comply with mere considerations Of
latitude,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
How 70 Know Poetry.

We lIterates have been taught to
read poetry, and taught also that II
is highly c6mmendable TO enjoy II. In
order to know what kind of poetry
ought to be especially enjoyed we read
other books. written by critics. In or
der to understand what the poetry
that ought to be admired means, we
read other books By professional
grammarians BY the time we have
finished this preparatory reading, we
are somewhat confused. We are in
doubt as to what poetry actually Is.
and how II differs from prose. In this
predicament we fall back on the print
er. If every line begins with a cap
ital letter. we assume that II Is pc.
etry,--Samuel McChord Crothers in
the Atlantic Monthly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
Today's Anniversaries

l7S7--Frank Schubert. the famous
composer, born Vienna. Died
there, Nov. ~, 1928.
lS36-Frano's H.. the last king Of Nap
les. born Died in the Austrian
Tyrol, Dec. u, 1894
lSi6-Milwaukee was incorporated as
a city
lS49-The Addition cf the English
Corn Laws came into effect.
lS5S-The mammoth steamship Great
Eastern was launched at Mil.
wall England
lS7l~-l.eon Gambetta d'sayowed the
arm'stce between the French
and Germans
1891 Jean Louis Melssonier one of
the greatest Of French pa nters.
died In Par X Born at Lyons,
Feb 90, 1915.
lsl7--The assembly at Queretaro
completed the task Of framing a
Constitution for Mexico.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
Today's elrthdaYs

Nathan Straus, eminent New York
merchant and philanthrop,st born in
Rhen sh Bavaria, 70 years ago today.
Baron Forster, the new Governor
General OF Australia born in England.
So years ago today.
DR.. W. Seward Webb capitalist, who
married a daughter OF the late viii
Tam H. Vanderbilt, born in New York
CITY, 70 years ago today
Zane Grey author of many popular
moves, born at GAINESVILLE, Ohc, i6
years ago today.
Irvine l. Lenroot United States
Senator from Wisconsin, born at SUI
per.or WIS, 50 years ago today.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
What you want In life

insurance we give. A fair and equit.
able policy in a strong safe company,
the benefits OF mutual ty, reasonable
cost prompt payment, and cheerful
service We want TO serve you.
Write, telephone or call. National Life
ms Co, VI (Mutual) Earle s. Kin.
sley, General Agent, Mead Building,
Rutland, VT ADV.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31

''The Spanish people are obstinate
about keeping UP their bunfghts,
aren't theyf
II must admit, when they are go
ing to a bullfight, they are bun.
headed"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
1rAmulons Ternslchors.

I'm glad" said Farmer GoFntosseI,
that the Dancing Masters associa-
ton h9s decided to 90 back 70 The old
steps, i N
What difference does Il make to
Nf1fIT~ y 's4f4f~
More flyan you think. The shake
some Nos tho summera boardsrs you'd
put info the poetry Of motion was Civ.
In this loiaIby a terrible reputation
FOR malaria"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
Her Wise ohlectinn.

Paticncc--You know lust hnte to
talk into telephone wien Il Is at.
tnched to the wall.
Patricc--Why SO?
"Oh, You certainly must have heard
that walls lavc ears"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
Garrulous SPOUSE.

ITS good rule to think twice he.
fore you speak"
"Ha. ha !"
What are you laughing att"
ITO think how much thinking my
wife would have 10 do"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31

MY wife always finds something to
harp on"
81 hope mine does"
willy do you say YOU hope she
doesf'
shes dead"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
Accommodation.

Host--Why did you put poor Robin
son at the table between two such
chatterbOXes.
Hostess-Why, to please his taste;
YOU know how fond he is Of tongue
sandwiches.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31

we've raised the rents on your fats
all we con-"
isn't there any way Of demanding
bonusf'--Browning's Magazine.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
Expensive Business.

.,ne--Will you ever love arother
ueHfestg
He tbroSe) ~. never, il get GU,
Of this affair.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
Advice Disdalned.

AS the society party we're going over
the vessel the guide sang out Low
bridge"
"Oh" said the chaperon, with
toss of her head, 81 always play
high"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
Well, We'll.

"Sir, you have not parked your car
parallel"
Parallel What do you mean1"
Don't sou know what | mean by
PARALLEL"
mo"
what is your businessT'
I'm a professor in geometry"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31

CUNNING.

Friend--Was Miss Filmlte angry
when she found you had forgotten TO
TURN the crank?
Camera Man--Not after I had said
that | became SO rngrossed IN her act.
my that | forgot TO turn Film Fun.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31

~ understand you have had
slight operation|
That's what ! thought had, but
got the bill for II yesterday and
I'm inclined to think now that while
was under the ether the surgeon
gave me everything he had In stock"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31
VIII NEED IT

"The next man | marry will have
TO have money
NE certainly will. II he is going
10 Try to provide you with alf the
things you have asked me to get"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31

The terrorist" if be would prove
An influential en-.
Before he tries 10 make move
Must be scareproot himself
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1921-01-31

Maybe So.
what are you readjng1"
The poets corner"
Some day poets will buck up. show
some pep. aud not be satisfied with
mere corner"
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Net Profit.

Net Profit,
BngeS--Did you get anything ont
OF your Weekend ut the GlderS?
Grgcs--l got a brand new sweater
in exchange for one that was get.
ting ashamed to be seen in.--Judge
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A GOOD TONIC

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Special Display and Demonstration

Women ara entitled to tlne and labor
Saving devices ia Tire kitchen inst a. much
- anen arr entitled 10 fhesn in offices. in
factories nr on fhe farm
tonne and s~e these practical helps
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The GEM
WEDNESDAY

NIidre,i EEarriS Chaplin. ths
star, charming IN TIE IntsFsar
Sex. tells girls Row to win -he
men 0t their ehoire. and how ca
hold leve after they are married
and - says THAT ths sanss plan
VIII work in real life. far the play
r based On facts and conditions
Of today. This picture viii h-s
shown II the Gem tonight
Thu RSDAT and FRIDAY
WILLIAM s. HART
In
SAND
With
Secret. CcEeiv.
Prices. 10 and 2dc-
Phone So.
THE GEM
tt444& ~
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SIS 20 Worth Of Alnm-
inum Ware. consisting Of u
pieces, VIII be gwen away
free, with e2eh Cabinet sold
Tor cash during this sale
ONLY
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h-Eery woman In tfU
E1e wl.i Re lllferf sr-i ll.
'Fi~ display and leul-
ssIl>fFaflnm nj 1hes
st lnsnleEn ami inn
proved devices far
Ai- Arfislls- sItr sle 1l
The New York herald., 1921-10-16
FIND STANDARD METER
FIVE-MILLIONTH LONG
Belief That Annual Cleaning
Has Lengthened Rod.

Special Gable to THE New York HERALD.
Copyright, 1871, by THE New York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Oct. Is.
Great excitement In scientific circles
was occasioned this week when it was
discovered that the International metric
SCALE which for thirty-two years has
been as closely guarded as Sevres ware
against the vibrations of heat and cold
and robbery. no longer is officially au-
thentic.
When the experts decided to check
up the weights and measures standards
a few weeks ago they discovered that
the platinum bar had strangely increased
in length-not much to be sure, but
enough to throw the calculations Of
astronomic experts all out of gear. The
variation was calculated 10 be about
five-mililonths of a meter, or what Is
known officially as demimicron.
The only explanation so far advanced
is that the scale when cleaned annually
was disturbed to such an extent that
the platinum molecules were displaced.
the phenomenon Is to be watched close
ly for the next ten years. and II the
meter again lengthens washing will be
abandoned, with the probability that
the molecules will again find the posi-
tions which they had in 1889. when twen-
ty nations decided to be guided hence
forth by the measurements of the plat
mum scale.
The New York herald., 1921-10-16
SIX NEW VIOLIN TYPES
IN FRENCH ORCHESTRA
Greater InterpretatiUe PotOes
viii Be Obtained.

Special Cable to THE New York HERALD.
Copyright, 1891, By The NEW YORK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
Paris, Oct. Is.
Instead of only four types Of violin
ranging from soprano to deep bass
cello, orchestras of the future will be
composed of ten stringed instruments.
according to Leo Sir, an aged violin
maker of Marmande. who has just COM
pleted the first instruments which are
intended to give greater interpretative
power to theatrical orchestras.
Above the present ordinary violin, NJ.
Sir promises two super-sopranos. with a
mezzo-soprano just above the present
alto and barytone just below the tenor,
while a new sub-bass is proposed as
equivalent to the deepest bass voice. but
not so deep as the rumbling foundation
now used.
M. Laurent, a French director. has
just received the first six new instru-
ments which their maker asserts are
designed to revolutionize modern music,
and has given a private rehearsal at the
new Montmartre Theatre, the critics de-
claring that M. Sir's conception is just
as great an advantage over the ordinary
violin orchestration as was the first
string instrument over the wind blown
Lutte OF ancient Greece.
The New York herald., 1921-10-16
DEAD LETTER SOLVES
ODD FRENCH SLAYINC
Brother Hits on Way in
Which Man Was Killed.

PARIS, Oct. 15.-After eight months
the mystery of an extremely brutal mur-
der has been solved accidentally.
In April last year two fishermen found
in the Seine at Bougival, near Paris. a
British military sleeping bag and in /,
the headless and legless body of man.
All efforts to discover the identity of the
victim failed and the case was forgotten
Not long ago an insufficiently ad-
dressed letter from Switzerland was
opened at the post office, so that II
could be returned to the sender. The
letter contained a newspaper clipping
giving particulars of the case of a girl
whose decapitated body was recently
found In the Seine, and the writer ex-
pressed the wish that the police could
find his brother who had disappeared
in April last year.
The letter was sent to the police, who
communicated with the writer, a M. Jo-
bin, and II soon became clear that the
body found in the sleeping bag in the
Seine nearly eighteen months before was
that of the missing brother, CASTOR Jo-
bin. Further Investigations by the po-
lice resulted in the arrest of the widow
Of the murdered man and a man with
whom she has been living at Toul.
1t seems that CASTOR Jobin a man oi
dDOul ~, udu pten lOI tWtHly years WNtt
steward at a well known hotel In the
Boulevard des Capucines. After the wal
John became friendly with a man named
Charles Burger, and eventually invited
him to lodge with him and his wife
Soon, however, the wife and the lodger
became intimate.
John had his suspicious and made
violent scenes, but they were able to
persuade him that he was mistaken.
Then. 1t is said. they decided to get rid
OF him. First they sent an anonymous
letter to the police. wrongly declaring
that John, who was Swiss born IN
France, was a deserter from the army
and when this plan to get him out OF
the way failed 1t is alleged that they
killed the unfortunate man and cut UP
his body and threw 1t into the Seine.
Then the woman told the concierge
that her husband was n deserter and
had fled in fear to Switzerland. and no
one bothered about the mans disappear
ancp
The New York herald., 1921-10-16
SHIPBUILDING FALLS
IN BRITISH YARDS
Big Decrease for Quarter in the
Number of Vessels and
Amount of Work.

Special Cable to THE New YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1921, by The NEW York HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
London. Oct. Is.
Shipbuilding in Great Britain is slack
enlng more and more as each quarter Of
the year goes by. Lloyds shipbuilding
quarterly report shows not only a de-
crease in the number of ships laid down,
but greater decrease in the amount of
work done on each ship and in many
instances the total suspension of work
of construction in connection with ships
laid down at the beginning of the quar-
ter which ended on September 80 last.
This slackness is brought out more
clearly in a memorandum attached to
the report which shows the merchant
vessel tonnage under construction in the
United Kingdom on September 80 as
being 3,282,972 tons, which was a reduc-
tion of more than quarter of a million
tons under that at the end of the pre-
ceding three months.
1t also shows that work was suspended
on 731, 900 tons and that $4,000 tons of
shipping has been delayed owing to alb
normal causes. These two totals amount
to 36 per cent. of the total tonnage un-
der construction. When these are de-
Quoted there Is shown reduction Of
more than 100000 tons under construc-
tion.
Foreign yards are experiencing sim
liar depression. Great Britain is not
discouraged. however, when, according
to Lloyds' report, the total amount of
merchant vessel tonnage now being con-
structed in the world is: In the United
Kingdom, 3,2S2.972 tons; in all other
countries. 2,226.000 tons.
There are under construction 140
steamships. each of more than 1000
tons, with a total tonnage Of 931,S13
tons. for carrying oil in bulk. and of
these Great Britain is building 527.791
tons
The New York herald., 1921-10-16

destroyed. and therefore could not equip
an army"
Military HegemOny Dangerous.
Would Germany be content to re-
main European continental Power.
or would the country seek through
a reorganized army to upset the pre-
dominant military position which
the French now hold?
"An industrial state such as Ger
many, with contact throughout the
world, cannot be content with purely
continental interests. This were only
possible should German industry perish.
Such a loss would have as disastrous
consequences for the world. however.
as those which have followed the Rus
sian chaos.
Il have always regarded the military
hegemony Of single Power on the Eu-
ropean continent as dangerous. Con-
sequently before the war I watched Ger
many's neighbors arming not without
great anxiety.
For Germany to combat existing
French military hegemony through mill
tary force is impossible. France has a
fighting-fit army richly supplied with all
modern weapons. At any time 1t could
suppress military organizations in Ger
many, especially easy in that Germany
cannot manufacture further armaments.
Even were another Power to arm Ger
many, an army could not be mobiized
promptly enough to prevent the French
from striking decisive blow. Were 1t
possible to reach compromise which
would take into account the vital needs
Of both the French and German peoples.
then many dangers which threaten
Europe's future could be eliminated
Such q possibility exists were France to
decide to undertake the great work OF
reconstructing Russia with German and
with British collaboration"
Doubts Value of Arms Farley.
Do you think, I asked, that prac-
tical steps toward disarmament can
be made through International con-
ferences?
"I regard President Harding's initia-
tive toward disarmament Of peoples as
valuable. Past experience, however,
makes me doubt whether through inter-
national discussion, no matter how ideal
istic, much can be realized. Delegates
negotiate together, but reserve their
widely different particular interests. In
my opinion armaments can only be linn
tied when the causes which lead to con-
flict are removed"
What do you think Of the present
American policy of keeping a cadre
army of some 100000?
"Of course / cannot and will not give
the American people advice. The Gov
ernment and responsible staff officers,
no doubt know how large an army the
country needs The geographic posi-
ton of the United States is. however. a
highly fortunate one, when contrasted
with that of Germany. Before the war
Germany had frontiers difficult to de-
fend and was surrounded by enemies.
Both east and west Americas frontiers
are secured by oceans of size which
excludes the invasion of foreign army
Danger could hardly be expected from
Canada and Mexico surely will never
be a military danger"
Discussing the war Gen. Ludendorff
showed keen interest in everything
relating to Americas participation. He
read carefully, word by word. the above
questions and answers, before approving
them.