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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
srInkIey Has Her Soc ETY. Trials

1t seems such a pity there can't
besa social gathering without, s1wo
OF our boys bringing White mule
and making o. themselves an object
of pity and adherence. What is
wrong? Is 1t our officers or the citi-
zens'.-B rinklcy Argus.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
The pehnte san on.

Howard Se,lars and Ezra Vance met
two skunks in the middle OF the road
and at once gave battle with a hand.
full Of ciods. The skunks were killed
but possession Of the perfume was an
unsettled question Jewell Repub
lican.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07

Just about daylight the Pale Horse
came for him, with saddle and bride
Of righteousness, and he stradded 1t
and rode home.-From Texas obit.
uary.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
A Spring Poet Awakens.

Homemade whiskey sure is risky,
Moonshine's a certain killer:
II YOU wish to linger with us,
Stick to pop and sarspariller,
%. Gee.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
Nv Hlm wlth Some sarlna onions.

splitwood Smith is very suscept.
ib'e to kindness. He says when a
neiehbor brought him a basket of
horseradish It brought tears to his
eyes.-Jewell Republican.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
The FacetIous oxford correspondent

Horace Preesey is carrying his lie t
arm in sling as the result Of n
sharp encounter with I broken win
dow pane This is a case of where
pane begat paiu-Orford, n H.,
ten
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
A Social Success.

AT the schoolhouse last Friday
night a pie supper was had Besides
the sale of pies everyone had a most
elegant time Ozark Democrat,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07

Young woman and baby for light
homework. ADV, in our morning
paper Perhaps the baby could help
look after the milk bottles.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
MakIna az eest Of Thlnag.

Il. c. Smith had all his teeth pull
ed out recently He said he did not
need them no way as he did not have
much to eat,-MilI Creek correspond
Cncc.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
When the Worm Turned.

Headline: Baggage man injured
newspaper
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
The Reporter PLAYS SAFE

Miss Birdie Mack gave a saxoplone
solo which she played beautifully,
Miss Mack Is a popular member OF
our most exclusive set and is also
noted for having once whipped a
gentleman who did not appreciate her
saxaphone playing. Arkansaw Times
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
This Way, eents-DOn't Crowd.

have q pleasant front room to let
to q gentleman with bay window and
e ectric lights. l46 George street
ADV in Crosset Observer.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07

III like TO be a shoe clerk
And with the shoe clerks ST;
And for a shapely foot Twould take
All day to get a fit.
Florida Times Union.
If ! had to be a shoe clerk s.
And with the shoe clerk ST.
And look all day at herds OF calves.
I'd have a catnip IT.
%. o. 0.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
RECENT GAS ATTACKS.
Reprints and Other Debris From the
Nipt and cIipt Column Of the
Brattleboro Reformer.

Reformation.
Ed Dugane has sold his hivyor and
stopped using tobacco. Aurora Adj
vcrtiser.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
Pieclne EN- Down Maybe.

Mrs Henry Shortsleeyes is IN
Fanny Alien hospital, Burlington, for
treatment MiddleseX item.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07
He's Lucky to Have the Price.

Ed Yoders says he has two run
abouts. He buys tires for one and
clothes Tor the other-Yates Center
item.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-04-07

you ought to have been named
grape shot" said Ezra, as the grape
fruit juice struck him in the eye
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-25
LEAGUE SHINES
IN FIRST CASE TO BE HEARD
Court Hears Testimony in Difference of Opinion
Over SllO, and Will Render Verdict Unless
Disputants Agree in Twenty Four Hours

NEW YORK. May 24-Benjamin
Ice ana Jesse Barrymore are CO.
partners close friends, and-each
ahnl's public!y--honest men. But
IA diitcrence of opinion over sIlO came
near smashing the partnership. end :
ing the friendship forever, and cast
ing some mutual doubt on their In
tcgrity. thus the arbitration leapue
or America. established under n new
state law. received It's first case. ad-
judtcated il without the aid OF al
torneys and. twenty-four hours after
the evidence was presented. will
render decision which each man
mas agreed to abide by. They are
still friends.
This marks an epoch in ,uris.
prudence" said Judge Moses ~
Grossman. one of the FOUNDERS M
the league. in little spcech befora
Arbitrator Alexander Rose sat down
to listen to the tale OF woe each man
wanted to get out OF his system.
Each OF these men has told usthat
he Will not require the other to he
sworn, and each admits the Others
integrity and honesty OF belief"
So the court" went to work
Neither Lee nor Barrymore were
represented by other than their own
stongues. There was no anger. no
display of temper. There were some
Interruptions, but no II objects" on
questions OF rclevance. when the
copartners seemed about to wander
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-25
SWEET STRAINS OF MINUET STIR
GREAT THRONG AT PAGEANT BALL
Thousands Sway i'll Rhythm to Lifting Notes of Dance
of By-Cone Period-Tremendous Enthusiasm
as Beautiful Participants Conclude.

The Queen of the Carnival waved
her magic wand last night at the Co
ilseufn. and in a trice the biatent notes
from one Of the country's foremost
Jazz bands were hushed and the
sweet strains OF the minuet sounded
in the vast auditorium from the touch
of talented pianist. and the twen-
tieth century atmosphere, with 1t.
modern dance" faded away. while
sixteen dainty couples gracefully ex.
ecuted the stately movement that held
sway in the days following the Revo-
luton.
The thousands of people in the bal
comics swayed unconsciously as the
lifting notes from the center of the
auditorium softly sounded through
out the big building. And as the
graceful dancers finished and the
music ceased there was dense silence
for moment when the audience. as
one. arose and gave vent to its en-
thusiasm which burst forth in pro-
lonEed tremendous tones
Opens Floor to Dances
Captain Mills Neal. floor manager
and master of ceremonies, early in the
evening announced that owing to the
tact that the specially dancers. who
were taking part IN the pageant.
would be delayed for half an hour or
so. the main floor would be opened
TO any one who cared to dance. This
announcement was received with ap-
plause by the galleries. which before
10 O'Clock were filled with an over
How in tho hr
auditorium floor.
1t was then determined to open the
dancing floor every night Immediate
ly following the special dances. This
announcement was therefore made
and tho crowd of several thousand
gave expression to its approval in n
rousinG cheer.
AT that moment. after the Fem
Sylvania seranaders, engaged cs
pecially for the occasion. had given
concert embracing some OF the
noted jazz numbers. Floor Manager
Neal in stentorian voice. announced
that the queen of the pageant had
arrived. and the grand march toward
the throne would begin. There was
a hush and moment of expectation.
g.
and from the west entrance tho
queen with her retinue, swept grace
fully and graciously into the pres
encc OF the thr.ng. The crowd
arose and remained standing until
the queen had taken her seat on the
sumptuous throne at tho eastern end
of the auditorium. a spot light was
fixed upon the throne as the queen
OF the pageant welcomed her sub
jects.
The Jazz orchestra then proceeded
to the business for which II was en-
gagged. and the floor soon filed with
dancers. and the scene presented a
beautiful combination OF Colonial
and modern costumes and colors.
The minuet dancers appeared from
tho main entrance, having hurried
from the paSsant grounds, in order
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-25

OFF Into other paths they were steered
back into the proper channel by Ar
bitrator Rose
II seems that Lee owned one bust
ness. The Barrymore COMPANY
owned another. Lee bought some
copper Kettles from the Barrymore-
Lee Company, I'm which he was n
partner. But he says the Barrymorc-
Lee Company charged him sliO too
much.
The arbitrator listened to what
each had to say. and then recited the
famous old Aesop's fable about the
two gentlemen who disputed over
whether shield was silver or conner,
only to find II was both. Then he
advised them to get together-if
possible-on Il price. If they can't
do that, then. by virtue of his posi-
tion, he will promptly at noon Thurs
day render his decision at to what
Leo owes Barrymore. IL anything.
The decision will be binding,
backed BY all the legality Of regue
larly constituted State court. And /:
hasn't cost Lee or Barrymore a
nickel to get the decree.
The two partners came into
court" arm in arm, talked things
over confidentially and pleasantly
shook hands when the case was ad.
journed. and conversed amicably on
the way out of the lawyers club
where the frst Ssbitration session
was held. 7-F
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-25
MAJOR COGHILL "HIT''
AS GREAT CHIEFTAIN
Giant Spectacle, Somewhat
Abbreviated, Moves With
Utmost Smoothness.
rHRoNcs ARE HANDLED WE'LL
No Accident of consequence Reported
Parking Facilities All to he
Desired.

Calm and as unrunled as the man
whose noble character he portravs
Major T. Dallas Coghill. of Caroline,
in the part of General Robert T.. Lee.
last night In no small measure helped
prevent n terrible catastrophe when
yell of fire" threw hundreds of
men. women and children into a near
panic while viewing the Virginia
Historical Pageant at the westbrook
:mphitheater. To the police goes the
credit Tor checking promptly stam-
pede which. for minute. threatened
to assume serious proportions. But
through the excitement. the aged
player never faltered. and his very de-
meanor had n quieting effect which
even the sharp orders OF the nolJee
| might not have accomplished.
For the second time this week q
huge audience for several hours wit
| messed the history OF their State in
Its making as interpreted by a cast
OF more than $500 players. And as
on tho first night, the performances
moved with smoothness and precision,
but through the liberal use of the
blue pencil. the running time was re-
duced by nearly an hour. The at
tendance on the second night was
practically equal to that of Tuesday
night. more than 10000 having been
admitted to the huge woodland bowl.
Not nm Accident Reported.
Remarkable as the presentation
and staging OF the pageant-drama
itself has proved to be. the manner
in which the giant crowd is handled
has been more amazing. Counting
The Monday night when a cloudburst
drcnched cast and spectators alike,
three monster audiences have been
within the four-acre amphithcater
And in the three nights, with the
thousands OF automobiles and the
multitude OF streets cars. not an ac-
cident worthy OF the name has been
reported. Not only are the spec
tators seated rapidly and without
confusion. but the parking facilities
have been excellent, permitting the
automobiles to get into place with
out hitch and to get out again
easily. The handling OF the traffic
has been done by the operating
forces of the Richmond and Henrico
Police Departments. while the ushers
have been Boy and Girl Scouts.
Another unique parade was offered
TO tho thousands OF Richmonders and
their guests yesterday This street
spectacle was designed to carry on,
the Revolutionary and War Of 1912
CONTINUED ON PaVa . Coi|
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-25
DIR. FREEMAN PICTURES
THE ORATOR IN ACTION
Audience Strangely flushed
as 1t Treads the
Long Ago.
MEMORY OF wrrnE noNonEp
gilman Who Helped Build state
md Nation.

The dirgc-like tolling of muiiicd
church bells softly echoing on
scented zephyrs induced By a bios
sominE arbor of roses. standing
proudly erect amid worn slabs
designating the last earthly resting
place OF those great gone before: ::
then. the hushed vibrant chords OF
an organ prelude rs hundreds in
quaint old S. Johns Church pre-
pared for prayer, song and oratory
in commemoration of two OF Vir-
etnia's most illustrious sons-Patrick
Henry and George wythc.
1t was truly an epochal afternoon
for those members of patriotic So
cicties who sat in the old pews in
the shadowy interior OF the church
where once rang out in convincing.
inspiring tones. Patrick Henry's
courageous declaration for liberty or
death. one that will undoubtedly ling
or long In their memories.
Depicts Historic Occasion.
1t seemed indeed that the never
ceasinE clock of the eternal Father
Time had temporarily been turned
back by a hand unseen and that once
again St Johns Church was the edi-
flee OF bygone period as DIR. Doug
las Freeman deftly and vividly de-
picted that memorable occasion when
Patrick Henry made his time-revered
oration.
Speaking slowly and distinctly and
with great dramatic effect. DR. Free
man conjured up to the alert minds
OF his audicncc-scions of Virginlas
spring figure OF Henry as he stood
in miserable pitiable detection. his
hands crossed as nhough fettercd
with chains of bondage as he raised
them aioft, slowly, weighted heavily
with Invisible shackles OF injustice.
Then the leaping Of a new, strange
light into his eyes, detection falling
swiftly life cloak thrown suddenly
from his figure arms flung free and
wide from binding bonds, when came
that memorable utterance, "as for
me, give ME liberty or give me
death"
The audience sat. strangely hushed
treading in silence n period of long
ago.
Links Wilson md Henry.
Prior to his dramatic peroration.
DR.. Freeman extolled the strong
characteristics OF Henry. whom he
described as the most powerful polit-
ical figure that the country boasted
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-25

to prevent delay In the progress Of
the big ball. and were welcomed with
liberal applause. They Immediately
placed themselves at the disposal OF
the queen, and as the music changed
from the latter day tones to those OF
the long-aso. and the beautiful young
women in powder and beauty-spot.
and hoopskirt. took their allotted
places the scene was indeed inspir-
ing-almost awe-insplring. so close
ly did 1t come to the real thing in
its reproduction of the dance OF the
courtiers.
Various Groups Present.
Another intermission during which
the band dispensed more modern
dance music. During this period
there was an unexpected and un-
usual innovation. AS the queen sat
in all her majesty upon the throne.
with the spotlight playing brilliant
ly. State Senator G. Walter Mapp
arose from n seat near the entrance.
and proceeded toward the throne,
mounted the steps and took a
seat next the queen. with whom he
Immediately began an animated and
This little scene. not on the regular
program. caused an outburst OF ap-
plause. Senator Mapp was recognized
by nearly every one in the vast
crowd. and he smiled at the multitude
as he continued his conversation with
the queen. whose consort had ar
rive! and taken seat at her right.
Floor Manager Neal announced that
another group Of dancers had arrived
and bcvy of maids and young men.
arrayed In the garb Of the early days
of Independence. accompanied by a
squad OF Contincntals and Indians ap-
pearcd, receiving the applause which.
by now. had become we'll known.
These groups formed a line. and
the entire gathering. headed by the
Princess of Norfolk and her retainers.
CONTINUED on PAGE 3, Col. So
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-25
SWEEPING ORDER
AFFECTS ALL RAIL
LINES OF NATION
Farm Products and Live
Stock, Recently Re-
duccd, Excepted.
COMMISSION FIXES
REASONABLE" RETURN
Adjudgcs SIS Per Cent Ade-
qlatc Net Income for
Carriers.
LOWERS rnErGnrs ..oo.ooo.ooo
Hnt~mnkcrs Forecnst Immediate In
crcnsr in Husinena for Trnn.-
portntion Companies.
nv Arsocla,.d rress.l

WASlIiNGToN. May 2i.-Ra!lroad
freight rates viii be reduced on July
!. by amounts equal to 10 per cent Of
their present levels. under II decision
Of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion announced today.
Practically all classcs and comno-
iitics Of traffic are affected by the
decision, which marked the conclusion
ot the Investigation being made by
th" commission on its own Initiative
on tn. rcasonahlcness of the present
levels.
Agricultural products In all sections
OF the country. outside OF New Eng
land. live stock and Western grain
and grain products are the chief com
modiii"s excluded from the reduc-
tion. these comprising the freight
classii!cat!uns upon which reductions
have been recently pu, Into effect.
Passenger charges and Pullman fares
ais" are left unchanged BY today's
decision.
:'..' Per Ccnt "RensonnbIe" Return
with its decision on rates. the com
mission announced also its determi-
nation Of 5.75 per cent as the rea-
sonaD!c annual return which carriers
IN the futur: Will be entitled TO earn
on their capital investment. This
compares with 6 per cent, the rea-
sonable return level fixed under tho
transportation act for the period ex-
piring March /.
Railroads were required to signify
10 the commission before May 81
whether they would voluntarily max a
the new schedules complying with
the decision, or require the commits
sion to issue its formal and detailed
order for the alteration. Though di-
vergencc In views within the COM
mission was Indicated by several sup
plcmental. concurring or dissenting
opinions. the full weight Of the COM
mission appeared to be thrown behind
the statement made In the majority
and controlling opinion, that in gem
cral reduction in the rate levels as
substantial as the condition of the
carriers VIII permit, will tend to sta
bi!iZe the conditions under which com.
merce and industry are carried on.
with consequent fuller assurance 10
carriers Of realizing Il fair return.
Cuts fcnrIy Freight BiiI S4O0,uOO. .oOo.
On the statement OF the commission
that rail freight revenues in 1921 an
proxima;ed $4,000. 100000. today.s de-
Continued or Page ?. Col. b.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-25
OPTIMISM APPEARS
AS BANKERS MEET
Worlds Greatest Financiers
Working to Solve Eu-
ropes Problems.
J. P. MORGAN ATTENDS
american Plan One of
Four, Is Submitted. but
Details Withheld.
J. P. MORGAN ATTENDS
lBy Associated Press l

PARIS. May 2i.-Four tentative
solutions OF the international loar
problem for the settlement of the
economic situation in Europe. with
particular reference to Germany. were
presented today at the meeting OF
the bankers committee. of which ]
+. Morgan is the American repre-
sentative. and the spirit of the meet
Ing was described by some OF those
who took part as indicating that
something can he done. 1t was even
said that probably an announcement
relatively short time.
The solutions were submitted re-
spec,ively by Mr.. Morgan, who Of
fered what he termed the "Americar n
plan; Sir Robert Kindersley. one or
the governors OF the Bank of Eng
land: Charles Sargent, former French
Under Secretary of Finance and presi-
dent Of the Banque De L'Union Paris
ienne, and DR.. G.. Vissoring, presI-
dent OF the Netherlands Bank. No
hint was given as to what these plans
are. but the committee conveyed an
idea OF optimism and defnNcness SIS
when they called them Solutions"
In Response to Delncrolx.
They were advanced in response to
request by NJ. Delacroix. former
Belgian Premier. who acted as chair
man. for statements as to what the
bankers believed could be done.
The committee also decided to spend
the next week In an exhaustive study
of Germany's condition. which
a..
ers in beginning their work sec a
chance to accomplish something
tangible
When the committee had these four
suggested remedies before 1t. Herr
Bergman, the German expert, was
called upon. and he outlined the ne
gotiations which arc still proceeding
between the German delegation and
the reparations commission and ex-
planned the state foreign budget ana
the changes TO be made in II.
Big Finnnciers at Round Table.
The two sessions Of the committee
today were held in the Hotel Astoria.
the home of the reparations commits
sion. Seven fnanciers of command
ing personalities in the neutral, al
lied and German money markets sat
down together there in one of the
drawing rooms and began their con-
versations on the possibility D,
strengthening out the confused eco
n0mic conditions in Europe by a
widely distributed loan to enable the
allies to receive rcparations and the
Germans to pay them. Some effort
was made among the members of the
encourage of the committee to csti-
mate the stupendous resources repre-
sented by that body. and their efforts
ended close to trillion figures. meas
ured in francs.
CONTINUED on Page Q. Col. ID
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-05-25
BLAKE STARTS ATTEMPT To
CIRCLE WORLD IN AIRPJANE
Daring Flyers Estimate They Can Fly Around Globe in
Three Months, Spending Approximately
800 Hours in Air

neen planned. In this machine. f,ttea
with 3S0-horse- power Rolls RoycA
engine. the airmen would fly from
Calcutta and proceed via Rangoon.
bangkok. Saigon and along the
chinese coast 10 Japan, Yokohama.
and then to Petroparlovsk and along
the Aloutian Islands and the Alaskan
coast to Vancouver.
Change at Vancouver.
AT Vancouver the plan calls for
change into another DH-9 machins
for the crossing OF Canada. with
swerve down TO Chicago and thence
to New York.
After using this machine for the
flight TO Newfoundland. the airmen
propose taking up their fourth ma
chine. an F-3 flying boat, with two
3So-horse-power Rolls Royce engInes
and flying on this machine across
Greenland. Iceland and the Farce
Islands to Scotland. landing at Abar-
deem.
Major Blake has estimated that,
with average luck, no could get
around tho world In thre6 months.
spending approximately 800 hours. IN
the air. rsHtI
Leave Movie Machine.
The three avistors--Major Blake,
Captain Norman Macmillan and Lleu-
tenant L. Il. Broome--n.ade their start
lcontInued on Page !, dSL y.)T1