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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
RURAL TROLLEY ROADS
Have Hard Time - City Lines Are
Doing Better

New York, May 1.-The earnings of
electric trolley lines, an industry "a
years old today, are improving stead
lily in cities but the interurban lines
OF the country have not yet felt up
ward swing, according to statement
issued by Robert l. Todd, president of
the American Electric Railway Asso-
citation.
His statement is based on the re-
vised operating returns from $50 COM
panies, representing more than 80
per cent of the total lines Of the coun-
try. OF the number, 103 are city and
~ interurban and their total operat
ing revenue for 1927 was S437 .493 S53
as compared with $3.50 ,149. sos for the
entire industry in 1917
THE improvement is not due to
any growth in the amount OF business
done,' said Mr.. Todd, because the
actual volume OF business shows a
slight decrease over 1920. Improved
operating conditions, however, have
helped finance.
THE outstanding feature Of the re-
ports is the increase in net income.
In 1921 it was S22,O22,722 as com
pared to S7709,261 in 1920. In the
face Of business depression. with un-
employment at maximum, this In
come figure is remarkable
"At the same time however, traf-
fic on the lines fell. In 1920, it was
1906 190,27O and in 1921. 7144.332,920,
a decrease of 81 per cent. The oper-
at!ng ratio, that Is, the operating eX-
penses divided by operating revenue,
dropped from 1874 per cent In 1920 TO
1872 per cent In 1921-the source OF
the good showing and its bright prom
Use for the future, That is helped by
the reduction in labor and materials
cost.
The net operating revenue in
creased from S93,916,654 to $l03,Sl5,
732 or 1916 per cent. A S14,000,O0O in
crease gives a greatly increased pur
chasing power and the results should
soon be seen in equipment and better
credit which has been almost at It's
lowest point in the last five years.
THE interurban lines, while they
have not shown the actual improve
ment of the city lines are producing
hopeful signs. They have a de
creased operating expense and will
return to more normal business &c
which they must look for both freight
and passenger increases, their outlooh
| is frightened.
ut is interesting to note that one
fourth of all passengers riding on the
! $50 lines under consideration uset
transfers a slight increase over 1920.
The first overhead trolley Inc rar
by electricity was perfected in Rich
mond. Va, on May L. 1883. 1t wa'
double.tracked line with 80 cars II
operation, built by Frank J. Spragu'
still a resident OF New York. Toda!
there are $4,000 miles of tracks useC
by $4,000, 100000 persons a year.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
INSURANCE co. WINS
IN LUSITANIA CASE
Suit Brought 10 Recover $4,000 for
Death Of Alfred G. Van.
derbilt

New York, May 6,-Frederick w.
Vanderbilt. Reginald c. Vanderbilt
Henry b. Anderson, and Frederick L.
Merriam, as executors OF the last will
and testament Of Alfred G. Vanderbilt
who was drowned when the Cunard
liner Lusitania was sunk by a German
submarine, lost their appeal yesterday
from a decision against them in their
suit against the Travellers Insurance
company for 3l50.000.
The plaintiffs, through Roy c. Gas
ser. attorney, alleged the late Mr.. Van.
derbilt lost his l!fe May 7, 1915,
through external violent and acci.
dental means" The insurance com
pany, In its answer, quoted from its
policy a provision which says this
insurance shall not cover accident. in.
jury, death, loss Of limb or sight or
disability resulting directly or indi-
Iectly, wholly or partly from war
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
CANADA FACING WAR
WITH SIX NATIONS
Chiefs Def Order to Gust Alleged
"squatter"; lncipient Rebel
lion Started


Hamilton, Ont, May 6.---Canada is
facing the possibility of warfare
against the Six Nations Indians by
squabble over an alleged "sQuatter"
on the Tuscarora reservation.
An ultimatum. threatening invasion
by government troops, has been sent
to Chief Deskaheh, it was learned to-
day, demanding the person of George
V!se, "squatter." The Indians openly
ignore summonses, and authorities are
awaiting the arrival of mounted rein
forcements before making further at
tempts to arrest Wise.
The presence OF Wise on the reserve,
according to federal officials, has
caused an "incipient rebellion hing
ing upon the contention Of the six
nations that they are allies of Great
Britain and not subjects Of Canada.
The land held by Wise, near oswekan,
the capital of the six nations, origin
ally was takenup by returned SOL
der, an indian. under the soldiers set.
tlement act. Failing to keep up his
payments, he was evicted and Wise
moved onto the property.
An armed party entered the reserva-
tion recently to remove the "squatter."
Wise was absent, so they handcuffed
his nineteen year old son, when host
Of Indians demanded the lads release
and got ii while the invaders re-
treated.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
Put an Idea Across.

Whether It was mental telepatby or
a mere coincidence, | cannot say, but
this is what happened:
On a railway station platform at
some distance from me stood an I'M
migrant family The father carried no
bundles. but the mother was loaded
like pack mule. In one hand she held
a bundle resembling a large weeks
wash tied up in n sheet. The other arm
bore a weighty looking basket and II
husky baby.
For about 20 minutes ! looked on
as that woman in sort Of dumb pa
tlence stood there motionless under
that awful load. II was positively
nerve-wracking to watch her, and
finally yelled to her, mentally: For
heavens sake drop those bundles"
Instantly the woman let go of the
bundle handed the baby to her hus-
band. placed the basket on top of the
big bundle, folded her hands over her
stomach and heaved a sigh Of relief
Kansas City Star,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
Mans Marvellous Memory.

A man who has developed his mem.
ory until he has an amazing store OF
information on wide variety OF sub.
jects has been discovered at Blrchen.
cuffe, Huddersheld.
lie Is John Holroyd, n builders Ia.
borer, and he is selftaught.
ftolroyd has $1,000 facts stored
away In his brain. lie can name ev'
cry man who has played football for
his country, and the winners OF all
classic races since 1860.
Another Of his specialtles is cricket
scores and results. lie can tell you
the birthdays OF national and local
celebrities. Once be hears date he
never forgets It, and he has more than
once set parents right as to the birth
DAYS Of their children.-London Tit
Bits.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
JUNIORS AT PLAYGROUND
Nearly q Hundred Children Take Part
in Games

Junior high school day at the
playground yesterday attracted one
hundred of the school children in spite
of the gloomy weather, Teams from
the sixth, seventh and eighth grades
OF both boys and girls from st. Fran
els Academy and graded school were
on hand for match games The graded
school base ball team failed to produce
full nine. however, and the game
went to the academy by default.
First and second teams of the Holy
Name competed in a lively practice
game which was umplred by Orin
Grimths.
The match game in long ball be-
tween academy and graded school
girls went to the academy by score
Of 30 to 20.
There being no sixth grade girls
team from the academy, the Graded
school won this game by default. The
girls enjoyed a practice game among
themselves, however.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
Go Back to Fifteenth Century,

II anything should astonish us about
trees It is their longevity. The life Of
animals Is ephermeral compared to
that Of our trees. The pine and great
chestnut can assuredly extend their
existence to a term Of 400 or 500
years. In the Island Of Tenerine ore
found many venerable pines and enor'
nous chestnut trees which In all prob
ability we're planted there by the con.
ouistadores Mt the commencement of
the Fifteenth century, the epoch OF
the invasion OF the island
The former are distinguished from
the others, owing to the conQuerors
having In their piety decorated them
nearly all with little mOdonnas. which
are stlll seen suspended to their
boughs.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06

MRS. MOSES WILSON
Esteemed Resident Died Friday A.
ternoon at Putnam Hospital

kSl HObT az uAIldUl E1OoHlLdl
Mrs. b. Leora Wilson, wife Of
Moses Wilson, and an esteemed resi-.
dent Of this community, died Frida"
afternoon at Putnam Memoirs! vein
pital, following an operation.
Until shortly before her DEAN the
patients cond tion had held out for
recovery and neither physicians nor
family were prepared for the sudden
change which terminated in death
shortly after 800 o'clock.
Mrs. Wilson was born at Readsboro
December 6, 1850, daughter Of Loren.
20 and Beule.I Bowen. She was edu-
Gated in the town OF her birth and
when a young girl came to Benning-
ton to teach at what was then known
as the Fay schoolhouse on the Pow
nal road Afterward the building be.
came known as the Wilson school.
house because Of its proximity to the
farm on which Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson
lived for 80 years, and to which they
came from Hoosick, Mr.. Wilson's ma.
tive town.
There were two children, both
boys. one died in infancy and one,
Fred NJ. Wilson, lived to the age of
l9 years. His passing away, follow.
ed year later by the death of an
adopted daughter, were losses from
which the griefstricken mother never
fully recovered and whic'l were large
ly responsible for the condition re.
sulting in her death.
About three years ago the Wilson
farm was sold to E. II. Everett and
the couple purchased the home at
the corner of Gage and Bradford
streets and where they had since re.
sided.
Mrs. Wilson was a member of the
Eastern Star, and an honorary mem.
Der of the Bennington Miriam Re.
bekah lodge. She had always attend.
ed the First Baptist church. although
late years she was seldom able to be
present at services because Of falling
health.
She is survived by her husband and
one sister, Mrs. c. NJ. Russell Of VII.
mington.
The funeral will be held from her
late residence Monday afternoon at
2:3O o'clock, Rev. w. G. Towart Off.
ciating. Burial will be in Old Ben.
n!ngton cemetery
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
ELIMINATING SCRUBS
Government to Distribute Purebred
Bulls In Western Canada.

Calgary, Alta, May 5,-Four hun.
dred purebred bulls are to be distrib.
uted in Western Canada soon by the
federal government as a part of it's
general campaign to replace scrub
animal with blooded herds
The animals have been purchased
by the chief of the livestock branch
Of the department of agrvulture at
auction sales held recently in the
prairie provinces. These sales were
a part of the government campaign
In distributing the purebred ami
mails the government arranges easy
terms OF payment The Calgary bull
sale, considered of minor Importance
few years ago, is now one Of the
largest Of It's kind in the world.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
Notice to Our Patrons in Bennington
and Vicinity.

After two years hard work we have
decided to close our restaurant on
North street tonight for week, TAX
ing a much needed rest, and in the
meantime have little painting and
renovating done 40 as to make 1t a
little more pleasant for our many
friends who have so generously pat
ronized us Hoping for continu
ance when we reopen for a strenuous
summers trade and again thanking
our friends.
JIMMIE AND MAGGIE HUGHES
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06

FARMER as "Flohtino MANI

The man who would succeed nt
farming must be fighter from stAIt
10 finish. lie must fight bugs, and
worms, and caterpilmrs and ilieS. lie
must fight loss OF time, depreciation Of
soil, fire, Hood, drought and thieves
that prey on grain, fruit and vege.
tables. lie must fight greed and graft,
wickedness in . thousand forms; and
the fercest battles he ever wages are
those against sCf-Farm journal.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
HILL FARM HOUSE BURNED
seneesl House In Green Mountain
Valley Destroyed

The house occupied by Frank Sene-
cal and family in Green Mountain Val
ley was destroyed by fire Of unknown
origin Thursday night about Q o'clock.
Help arrived too late TO save many
OF the household furnishings The
building is understood to have been
insured for 5000.
Mr.. and Mrs SENEGAL were away
when the fire broke out She Is EN-.
ployed at the Allen A mill and was on
her way home. Several children. who
were left alone in the home. escaped
with a scanty supply Of clothing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
FREDERICK b. BURT PRESIDED
Pttsfeld Vermont Club Has Maple
Sugar Eat.

pttsneld. May 6.-The Pittsheld
Vermont club held its annual maple
sugar.eat at the Young Mems Chris
tlan association banquet hall last
night with 15O natives of the Green
mountain state attending. The tables
were decorated with miniature sap
conveying sleds and green boughs
and the women's auxiliary of the as
sociation helped serve the sweet
things.
The club had 20 gallons Of syrup
and 40 pounds of pure sugar arrive
from Mount Holly and Weston, Vt.
James r.. White was In charge OF the
boiling-down process, Harold Tcwno
gave a radio demonstration. Freder
rick d. Burt. president OF the club,
presided: Robert Cotton is treasurer
and Mrs. Monture A, Andrew Is SEQ
retary
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
TWENTY WOMEN DRY AGENTS
viii Be Used to Suppress sa'es BY
own Sex,

Washington, May 6.-Twenty wo'
men have been appointed and assign
ed to duty in the larger cities, It was
announced at the Office of the prohi.
biton commission yesterday,
The women are to act directly un'
der the supervision Of the state
agents, but will be used almost eX.
clusiyely in an effort to suppress Che
Illicit sale of liquor by women.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
WILLIAMS WINS DEBATE
Judges Unanimous in Decision over
Dartmouth.

Wlllamstown, Mass, May e.
Williams debaters, upholdng the af-
firmative side OF the question, Re.
solved That the United States Should
Cancel All War Debts owed Her BY
the Allied Nations had no trouble
in winning from the Dartmouth deba-
ters at Chaplin hail last evening. The
judges we're unanimous in their de-
cision, conceding only that the mega
tive debaters excelled in the use of
authorities.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
unela Ehsn.

"Some folks" said Uncle Eben, "kln
fall down on delr promises In a way
dat makes yeu apologize foh puttln'
'em to de trouble Of explOlnin'"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
kl..lnn In China.

Women In China never kiss. and
when a Chinese woman wishes to show
her affection she gently touches the
hand Of her beloved,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
Standing Of the Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterdays ResuItl.

pittsburg 3, Chicago l.
st. Louis 3, Cincinnati ?,
Other games were postponed, wet
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
Saturday Note.

"Tommy, dear" said the stern
mother as her SON came In from play
ing; "thls is bath night you know"
"rhen | think" answered the boy,
"Ill go out and get little dlrtler."
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
BIG LEAGUE BASEBALL
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Yesterdays Results

st. Louis 6, Detroit /.
Cleveland 6. Chicago 3.
New York 5, Philadelphia 4
Washington.Boston, rain.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1922-05-06
WEATHER FORECAST

Showers late tonight and Sunday.
Warmer tonight.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21

Mrs Mary Hutchins. who has been
spending the past two months with her
sister. Mrs. Martha Otis OF 530t Ken
needy avenue lett Saturday for Roches-
ter and Utica. New York. in which pIac-
es she will visit relatives and friends
until about the first of April when she
expects to reach her home in Malone.
New York.
The Tri Kappas will meet this eve
ming at the home of Mrs. Harry Dick
inson. 571, 15oth st, Hammond.
Last Thursday evening tho Welsh So
ciety met at the home OF MIR. and Mrs.
Joseph Fisher. 4744 Northcote avenue
70 practice for the banquet TO be given
AT the Methodist church In Gary. on
March 4th All went well until T D.
Matchn arrived at the door with
bouquet which was r<eived. and the
caro- attached said compliments from
the quartet SIR ara Mrs Fisher then
became suspicious. thls was their
sixth wedding anniversary IL was not
.ars until others arrived and folly
good tlue was enjoyed with music. ga
mes and Iasr, but not least. tho deli
slous lunch which she ladies' had pre-
pared
MIS- Peter Jamseson Of Beacon street
Is leaving Saturday with Mr.. and Mrs.
I'd r store. TOR Los Angeles where she
0Al visit relatives for the next six
weeks Mr. and Mrs. Stone VIII remain
indefinitely
Charles Mariner. who has beer civil
engineer BIT the Grsver Tank Corp. FOR
4 number Of years. teft last evening for
Tulsa. okla, to which place be is being
sent ~ mis- company AIr- Mariner ex-
poets 10 locate permanently In Tulsa If
be ards things satisfactory,
Mrs FLOYD Fryar who returned TO
her home last week from Mercy hospi-
tai IN Gary, where che underwent an
operation three weeks age. is not so
veil as her friends would ftks to see,
she e back in bed again suffering from
the effects Of the gas and ether which
was administered during the operatiess.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21
MEMS CLUB MEETING.

Aside from the regular attack on the
public utility rates by the cities Of the
Calumet region, the Congregation
Mems Club IS keeping in step ana
working along similar lines.
carl p. Thompson. secretary OF tho
Public Ownership League OF America
was the speaker on municipal owner
ship Of utilities before the members OF
the Mems Club last evening.
The speakers subject was broad and
drew in as examples. hundreds OF cities
In the United States. where municipal
ownership OF utilities has been found
a success. Mr.. Thompson brought out
the point of basing rates on dead capt
tal stock as being the secret OF high
rates with private owned utilities.
While with the municipal owned utili-
ties. the capital stock is brought down
TO the lowest possible minimum. elm
mating and salvaging any stock that
is not considered active, thereby de-
creas!ng rates under city owned
utilities.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21
LIVE NEWS
FROM THE
TWIN CITIES
FRIEDMAN PLEADS FOR HOSPITAL

Julius Friedman. chairman OF the
Chamber of Commerce comlttee spon-
soring the movement for a city hos
pltal is keeping his nose to the grind
stone. IS it were, In his fight to bring
about the construction Of s. city hos
pital In the city OF East Chicago.
Night and day Mr. Friedman
harnesses You with his story. What
do you think about it nowr' The
listener not knowing to what afr.
Friedman Is referriag, viii ask him
60 come again. Are you with me -
The person unable to understand this
code OF lingo. will probably say III
have to bite-what Is IL Juliusr' ANA
then Mr.. Friedman will unwind and
give the fortunate listener the whole
story from beginning 70 end "a city
Of 10000 people-the dire need Of a
hospltal-with the cooperation OF the
people well get 1t, etc. etc. Finally
he has converted another to the long
list Of petitioners for hospital
Tonight the several civic organira-
tions, the local orders. committee
from the chamber OF committee and
members OF the common council Will
meet to learn Of the opinion OF all and
20 discuss the subject pro and con
M. r1iedman will represent the
Chamber OF Commerce at this meeting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21

aates In Or Johns osiee on account
81 sickness.
Mrs Laura wonzer. vice-president of
me Nomans Circle of the First Baptist
church OF East Chicago. will entertain
the circle this afternoon at "a Martha
Washington Tea at her home. 525, l51st
Sc. The proceeds of the party VIII go
for the beneht of the circle.
Michael German ard daughter, Mrs
t.. p. .sodfrey. left Saturday for New
Port KY. 70 80 present ana act a. spon-
aer= at the Christening sunday or Rob
@rt Patrick. SON OF Afr and Mrs. r
J. German. Ar German will return the
asst Of the week while Mrs. Godfrey
VIII remain for longer visit at the
home Of her brother
The Ladies' Aid Of the congrera tion-
al church VIII hold their monthly bust
ness maeting and social Ia the church
parlors Wednesday afternoon. All mem
bers and friends are urged 10 he pres
emf
The Mothers Club OF the Indiana r4ar-
per M E. church wiz meet Friday ar
ternpeA fan the social rooms Of the
hureh Mrs Januatt Mills viii have
barge Of Tile devotional and Mrs. Fred
5ickler will give a talk On the mothers
~ famous men Tho hostesses are Mes
4aues John stephens. Clair Stephens
and Johu Lannan.
Mr Henry Davis or East side. a fer
nser resident of this cgty has suffered n
nervous breakdown and ts leaving
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21


Wednesday for points In Texas. in
hopes OF regaining his former good
health
~. - r. prsnaenb,rr ana Mrs
Frank Williams will be joint hostesses
Friday evening at the Brandenburg
home on North Masoun avenue. st
benefit party for the welfare assoeia-
Ion 81 this CITY
Mrs Esa smith oe North Ol5ott ave
Is unite In with tonsllttis-
Ni :. Ni@lN ~ 49,
80 80 sanatnce6 f. veatarase.
7.sner wa laid 60 resi- mis- afternoon
Is 0ak Hfs cemetery. hammond rfe
.e-,.Ge4s ,vers ba1a 1t the home Al
o'clock Rev Monroe : former pastor
&c the CONGREGATIONAL church st This
city and close friend Of tive family.
conducted the service Mrs Cheney
passed away SATURDAY afternoon Is
4s2e o'clock she vas ~ years oia ne
Z 18th OF this month Mr and Mrs
i Cheney were married In Winehestef
~ Years ago ana nave iiNe' - haSe
''is@ SO aor ''e p@sN 80
-. r,o...~-.e,s.t.sr..1 -
=
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21
Paper Decorations.

Nassau and Thompson. s12 Chicago
ave, are exhibiting various decorative
articles made out or Denison paper
fabrics. we urge the populace Of this
region to take advantage Of this op-
portunity and receive FREQ instruction
and advice from this pleasing instruc-
tor for permanent and party decora-
tons 2-1T-o1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21
INTERESTING WEDDING.

On Sunday. the 10th OF February.
1922. occurred an event OF much inter
eft a~7ong the people OF East Chicago.
especially among tbs italian people.
j. q. tie bends OF matrimony were
soined between 21ustiola velatini and
Louis Ferrini Mt Sacred Heart Church
at 1880 a. m. The ceremony was per-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21
NOTICE.

Or. Raieigh p. Hale announces
change OF location or office after FEB
18th. 1922. to Suite 1. Victory Bldg
1914 Forsyth ave, above Post Onice
phone 220. z-s-f0
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21

or commission, was delivered while
Taylor wa senJoying himself at the
paEk last summer. lie alleges ths
park managers we're negligent in
placing the board close 10 the punch
ing device. 50 close, IN fact. that his
swing crashed into il fun tilt.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21

Mrs. James Clements will entertain
the past matrons OF the Eastern Star
on Friday afternoon at her home or
North Barring avenue.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends, neigh
nors ana relatives for their Kindness
and sympathy shown is during the III
ness and death or our beloved wife and
mother. and Tor the beautiful floral Of
ferings.
WARREN a. KENDALL AND F'AMI-
LT. 2:21
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1922-02-21
: READ THESE
TWIN CITY
ADVERTISEMENTS
HEMSTITCHING

Hen1stitch your Spring Garment with
Gold or silver Threads by Waseys. We
xnntrh all e0iorS. OIL State st. Phone
ss46. Hammond 2-14-tf