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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-28

too poor to keep their children that
so and so would adopt child. Then
some morning you'll go out and find
little abandoned cherub on the
doorstep"
ooh, Cyrus" again palpitated his
eager spouse, 81 won't sleep for
week thinking of it,
1t had taken the Munns two years
to realize how lonely they were after
Edna, their only daughter, had elop-
ed with Sidney Vale. Her father had
instantly shut his heart and home
against the child who had acted adj
verse to his will. Once his wife had
appealed to him to forget and forgive.
He had silenced her pre-emptorily.
Once his daughter had written him
a pleading letter. He had read sin
gle line and fiercely torn the missive
to fragments.
Then had come the decision-they
would adopt some little waif to cheer
their desolation. And that day Cyrus
had applied to the children's aid So
ciety and his name was listed as one
who would welcome little stranger
to his hospitable hearth.
Now at the time that Cyrus made
his wants known, the system with the
society to which he appealed included
in its personal a scamp named Peter
Laird. Old Peter did errands for the
society, receiving a small compensa-
ton for such services. He was at
the Office of the society the day Cyrus
appeared and was witness and audi
tor to all that went on. The next day
Peter for the hundredth time fell by
the wayside. He returned to the Of
flee in such gaily hilarious mood
that it took policeman to eject him.
When he awoke to sobriety later,
Peter knew that the society would
no longer tolerate him and became
a homeless wanderer.
Accidentally passing the Mum
10 1oFor
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-08-28

THELOST BABY
BY George Elmer Cobb.
Copyright by w. G. Chapman.)
tits done, wife," reported Cyrus
Mum, coming into the house expan-
sive and excited.
His portly wife got up precipitately
from her cozy chair, shifting the air
and thinking of the roast in the
kitchen oven.
81 don't mean the dinner" advised
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18

The United States cruiser San Eran- cisco, with her rudder-head 1eaking. landed in New Orleans from Vera. Cruz for repairs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18

peace negotiations had ended. Mean
 while Huerta,s men tn the field are meeting with constant reverses. The crisis of Mexican affairs is expected at any day. The deputies will stand
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18
IRUMBULL

Miss Gussie Rieter has returned to her home in stepney having been the guest for a. few days at the home of MT. and Mrs. Arthur S. Burr in Dan iePs Farms.
 French. have recently visited friends in Stratford.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Wells enjoyed an auto trip to Wallingford Saturday spending Sunday with friends and re- turned home on Monday.
 MT. and Mrs. John L. Beach in com pany with MT. Munson autoed on Sum day from Watertown and called on re- latives Their son, Russell, who has been critically i'll with acute Bright disease is slightly Improved while their son Richard Is suffering from the effects of a bad fall, having step ped off from a bridge IS feet above water. The extent of his injuries can not be determined as he is so badly bruised, but it is thought there are no broken bones or internal injuries.
 Mrs. Hatfield and son of wiIIiman- tic recently visited MT. and Mrs Rol1in D. Burton, also spending the night at the home Of Mrs. Alice Howard.
 Charles Storrs, of Cheshire, who has been substituting at Chestnut Hill school, boarded last week at Mrs. Nel- son F'rench's on the Hill.
 Mr. and Mrs. Henderson and son and Miss PeI1ymounte of Iowa are guests at the parsonage.
 Telephone were installed Monday in Joseph M. Fuckers house, for MT. Cot relI of Bridgeport, who has rented the place for the summer and in Frank Wells new bungalow.
 / Miss Elsie French of the Stratford High school spent the week end at her home in Daniels Farms.
 Miss Bessie Treadweu was the guest over Sunday of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Thomas TreadwelL of Weston.
 The cIildren's day exercises at the Congregational church were a great success, the audience room being fill ed ,IThe school was trained by the organist of the church, Ernest L. Fitch of Bridgeport, assisted by Miss Charlotte Plumb ah the piano and Royal Thornton and Stanley Iin1ey vTolinist. There were class exercises by Miss Mildred Fuckers and Miss Charlotte PIunfb's pupils, also recita- tions by Maud Ward, Olivia, Wheeler, WiInot Wheeler, Lillian Imhoff, Mer- Till Shepherd, Catherine Burton, Will ner Swanson. Francis Lin1ey, Helen Plumb, Dora Ward, and Nathan En- sign. There was also a class song Japanese song and a piano solo by Master Henderson of Iowa Remarks by the pastor, Rev. J. Y Williams concluded a. very enjoyable program.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18
sECRETARY OF STATE
 FLAMES BLACK CAT
 FOR MOTOR ACCIDENT


 Secretary of State Albert Phillips who has control of automobiles In the state, participated in a bad srnashup 1aRE night, when a. car Belonging to the MearopolAtan Auto and Carriage Company Of ASA Grand street, crashed into his machine in Greens Farms last uiesht Neither car was exceeding the speed limit, but it is claimed that the h-arzgs car, In which were Philip and william Carlson. proprtetors of the company, was violating the rules of che road Tn the car with the secre- farw of state was Attorney George Flnklestone of this city
 None or the occupants sustained In sraxfas, but all were badly shaken up- Both machines were badly damaged. One wheel Of the secretary of states car was completely demolisheo- A black cat that crossed the road in front of the secretary's car is being bIs115e.l or 1I1s accident #
 MT Philips refused to say what sc- Hon he would take in the matter. He took the number of the Carlson ma chine. besides requiring the driver of the machine to show his drivers li- cenges
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18

Mexico City, June 1z-The extended session of the chamber of deputies did not come to an end when scheduled. The congress was ordered to continue in session by Huerta until after the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18
ROOSEVELT PLEASED BY
 COURTESY OF ENGLISH

London, June 1S-When Colonel Roosevelt arrived at Waterloo station today to leave on the regular steamer train for Southampton on his return trip to the United States a. large crowd of friends had gathered to bid him farewell Colonel Roosevelt, who had arranged to embark on the Imperator, was in cheerful mood. He said to the reporters.
 Tell the English people have en- joyed myself and fully appreciate the way have been treated by everybody T was particularly pleased with the courtesy shown me when T addressed the Royal Geographical society,"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18

firmly behind Huerta, and an appeal will be made to all Hextcans, federa1s and rebels alike, to unite against the American invdhon in case war is de- clared.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18
BRIDGEPORT SCHOOLS
 WILL CLOSE WEDNESDAY

All schools of the city, public and parochial, will close for the annual summer vacation next Wednesday, The graduation exercises of the nor mai school will be held next Monday evening in the assembly hall of the high school, while the graduation class of the high school, while the gradua- ton class Of the high school will hold their exercises at the Park taeate1 next Tuesday evening.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18
SUMMER SCHOOL OPENED
 FOR NEW HAVEN PUPILS

New Haven, June 1s-The school board is arranging to open a, summer school for pupils of the eighth grade who have not epeen recommended for the hizh school It had frequently happened that children of well-to-do parents have been tutored for the fall examinations. The summer school gives opportunity to other pupils It is thought this is the first school of this kind to be opened in New England. It will last eight weeks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18
EDISON BANKS OBSERVES
 sOth NATAL ANNIVERSARY

G1dson Banks celebrated his eightieth birthday last Monday, the party be- ing held at his country residence in Stratfeld His children were present, besides a. large number of friends and relatives. While Mary SiIlin1an sang the Star SpangIed Banner an American flag was raised by Dr. Banks and little E1rnira, Crawford, the youngest member of the family. The Rev. MT. Dunn spoke a few words congratulating MT. Banks Refresh mer1ts were served
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18

The Trinacrda Mutual Benefit society win give their concert and entertain ment for the benefit of the sufferers Of the earthquake in Sicily at the Plaza theater in the evening of June 21 in- stead of the afternoon, as previously announced
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18

friends. The prospective groom is a valued empIoye of the Bridgeport Hydraulic company. and the marriage will take place during the July yaca- tions of the pair.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-06-18

The Treasury Department ruled that cc-$Derative dairies, farmers mutual f :. Insurance companies, and other similar cooperative institutions are subject to the income tax.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-07-09

irude Bates. Dorset, W, Mrs. George
Gilbert. Chairman. No committee.
East Dorset, VT, Miss Gertrude T.
Brophy, Chairman. Roman Catholic
church, Miss Jennie Leary, Mrs. VIM.
Leary; Union church, Mrs. 6. Z. Cop
ping, Miss Lou Wall. North Dorset,
Miss Leone NJ. Bradford, Chairman.
Dandy, Mrs. Cecil f. Mcintyre, Chair
man, Congregational church, Mrs.
Wilbur Griffith, Mrs. 0. l., Greer;
Roman Catholic church, Mrs. Henry
Hebert, Mrs. VIM. Belden. Dandy
Corners, Mrs, Ruth Otis, Mrs. Hiram
Herrick. Wallingford, Miss Myrtle
Andrews, Chairman. Congregational
church, Mrs. A. c. Blanchard, Miss
Anna Cole; Roman Catholic church,
Mrs. Edward Burns, Mrs. Hunt. Bap-
tist church, Mrs. Cameron, Mrs. Ar
thur Wetherbee. South Wal ingford,
Mrs. George Kelley, Mrs. Frank Ed
munds.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-07-09

Mr.. Hapgod was able, however, TO at
tend the Fourth Of July celebration in
Glover wher he delivered an Grafton
N. ]. Hapgood OF Peru, delivered
the Independence Day address at
Glover in Orleans county, Saturday,
and also gave an address in the
church there Sunday. This church is
Of wide renown on account Of lis in
itiating, with much apparent success,
the community" idea, the Congrega-
tionalist, Methodist, and Universalist
elements uniting in one body. Glover
is the native home of the Rev. 0zora
Davis, president Of the Chicago Theo-
logical Seminary, but widely known in
these parts, who is giving the move
ment, for union there his hearty
assistance. Mr.. Hapgod was intro
duced to the audience upon July 4th
by Representative Cook Of Lyndon,
who, in a very facetous manner, re-
ferred to their antagonism in The leg
islature wherein, largely through Mr.
Cooks influence, committee was
appointed to investigate Mr.. fiapgood's
method Of action, which committee,
after several hearings brought in a
report, in substance, that rpon the
whole they had better let Mr.. Hap
good alone. Mr.. Hapgood closed his
address the following apostrophy;
vermont! May thy sons and daugh-
ters ever bear in mind tie noble and
true character of their ancestors; and
may we guard well that The standard
shall not be lowered! May the pure
air we ever breathe and the broad
stretch Of mountain range and forest
guarded valley ever before our eyes
always inspire US to pure and noble
thought and action. And, although
we may often be bourne outside thy
limits may we always feel, upon the
return, deeper and truer affection
for the Green Mountain HOME and
frmer determination that it shall re-
main permanent abiding place.
Here breathe we air fit for the gods.
Here Of the world We asl- no odds.
And when in time we come to die,
Right here we would our bones to lie.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-07-09
PERU

Miss Jessie Farnum of Newport, r.
l., is at her brothers, j. E. Farnum's.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. ]. Coolidge spent
Sunday with Mr.. Cooledge's sister,
Mrs. Ernest Edgerton, in Dorset.
The school board elected the follow
ing officers at their annual meeting
last week: Chairman A. E. Jones,
clerk Mrs. Effie Russell, truant officer
0. j. Coolidge, superintendent Mrs.
Mabel Z. Whitney.
A pleasant evening was spent by a
number of towns people, at the home
of Deacon and Mrs. NJ. B. Lyon on
Friday evening, the occasion being an
informal reception to the new pastor
and his wife. The evening was pleas
antly spent with music and conversa-
ton, the pastor making a few well
chosen remarks, after the presenting
Of small pudding" consisting of
groceries, etc. Punch and waters were
served.
NJ. j. Hapgood failed to attend the
dedication of the tower upon Stratton
Mountain on account of illness. He
was especially interested on account
Of recent ownership Of this region,
and having composed a poem at log
camp near the summit about twenty
years ago, which he intended TO recite.
The closing verse is as follows:
4one single night Of sweet commune
Mid scenes ike these TO stay,
We're worth life Of dull dead gloom
Amid corruption's sway"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-07-09
EAST DORSET

Mrs. G. E. Sexton spent the day
Monday, in Rutland.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Clifford were in
Manchester recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Brophy were in
Rutland shopping Friday.
Miss Bertha Bowen spent a portion
of last week in Rutland.
Mrs. G. E. Coping was guest Of
Mrs. Lucy Wall last Saturday.
Miss Libbie Perry of Greenwich, N.
Y, was home over Sunday.
Will Griffith of Bristol, Conn, is
spending his vacation in town.
Mrs. w. A. Brock and children were
weekend guests Of relatives in Dandy.
Mrs. Eta Roberts and Mrs. Emma
jameson were in Manchester Satur-
day.
Miss Jennie Leary, who has been
visiting friends in Proctor, returned
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Beebe, Walter
Beebe, Mr.. and Mrs. 6. E. Sexton were
in Dorset Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Eckeresley Of
Elizabeth, N. j., are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Leary.
Earl Towsley and family spent Sun
day in Dorset, the guests CT Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Towsley.
Mrs. w. c. Landon, who has been
visiting relatives in Bennington and
Lee, Mass, returned home Monday.
Walter Wade and Miss Eunice
Wade Of South Wallingford were over
Sunday visitors Of Mrs. Fanny Mason.
Mrs. H. B. Kendall and Miss Helen
Brock were in North Bennington Sat
urday, guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Rich.
Geo. Livingston went TO Benning
ton Sunday night to help care for his
brother Lloyd, who is very low with
consumption.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-07-09
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB

The fourth annual meeting Of the
Green Mountain Cub viii be held at
the Hotel Berwick, Rutland, on Satur-
day, July 18th at li-A. NJ. After the
meeting there will be two excursions,
one party going to Bird Mountain and
another party to Kflington Peak.
Both parties will return in time for
the evening trains. Those who plan
to attend the meeting viii facilitate
arrangement by notifying Willis NJ.
Ross, Secretary Of the Killington
Section, which of the two excursions
they desire to join, and whether they
will take supper at the Berwick Hotel
that evening
The following amendments TO the
Constitution of the Green Mountain
Club will be acted upon at the busi-
ness meeting: Amendments of con-
stitution to be acted upon:
That the expression "Six Vice-Pres-
idents" in Article ~ of the Constitu-
tion be amended to read "VicePresi-
dents"
That the following section be added
to Article IL; Honorary Member
ship in the Green Mountain Club may
be conferred by vote of the Club at
its Annual Meeting.
That Section / Of Article TX be
to read; "Out of Door Clubs
in Colleges, Schools, Churches and the
Y. NJ. c. A. may become affiliated with
the Green Mountain Club. The dues
for such affiliated organizations shall
be at least one dollar.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-07-09
4 DELIGHTFUL DINNER

II is said that New England is to
be the play ground of the nation, and
as we see summer homes opening here
in Manchester, and friends returning
year after year to find rest and re-
creation among the green hills and
peaceful valleys of Vermont, the pro-
phecy becomes fulfilled.
Some Of Manchester's sons and
daughters roam far afield, but they
are sure to come back again to the old
home.
A pleasant reunion Of old friends
took place at the home of Mrs. L. f.
Pierce on Thursday evening, July I'd,
when she entertained at dinner for
Mrs. NJ. j. Hawley of Oakland, Cali,
and Miss Hemenway, just returned
from Honolulu.
Others contributing to the enjoy
ment of the occasion were Mrs. r. f.
Way, Miss Bennett, Mrs. f. H. Hem
enway and Miss Eggleston.
1t was a feast Of reason, and flow
of SOUL" as well as a feast of other
delicious things. Mrs. Hawley told
very interesting stories of her recent
trip, at unexpected moments during
dinner poems characteristic of the
various guests, and prophecies con-
cerning them, were served, which add
ed to the general hilarity, and re-
miniscenees of childish frolics took the
place of after dinner speeches. 1t
was nearing the 'wee sma' hours" and
the candles we're burning low in the
sockets, when, very reluctantly, the
party broke up.
Such warm and loving welcome,
such an evening spent in recalling the
experiences Of childhood days, when
the world for us was bounded on the
north by Mt. Aeolus, on the east by
the Green Mountains, on the west by
Mt. Equinox, and just ran away out
through Arlington, on the south, to
regions quite unknown, furnishes the
explanation for the eagerness with
which Manchester's children return,
year after year, to the dear old home.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-07-09
NINE YEARS WILL SEE
STREAMS FULL or TROUT

Plans to completely restock all trout
streams and lakes throughout the
national forests Of Colorado, Wyom-
ing, and South Dakota, within a
period Of nine years, are wei under
way, as the result Of the approval by
the federal. bureau Of fisheries Of a
plan Of operation prepared by the for
est service. The bureau Of fisheries
has promised to furnish the necessary
fish fry for distribution to the various
forests, the shipment Of fry 10 be
directed to railroad stations nearest
the waters to be stocked so that as
many streams as possible may be
supplied from a central point. The
planting of all fry will be performed
by forest officers who will keep close
check on the results Of the work.
According to the estimates Of the
forest officers approximately 20 mill
ion trout fry Of the brook, rainbow,
and black-spoted varieties will be
needed TO meet the requirements of all
the waters adaptable to the production
Of trout. OF this great number the
bureau of fisheries is prepared to
supply something over four and half
million this year and a gradually de-
creasing number each successive year
for total Of nine, at the end OF which
time it is expected that the complete
restocking will have been accomplish
ed. The estimates are said to cover
273 streams and lakes in the three
states.
The restocking of national forest
streams in all states where such for
ests are situated, including those now
being acquired in the White Mountains
and the southern Appalachians, will
be given attention as rapidly as sup
plies Of fish fry become available for
planting purposes. The forest service
is admirably organized to carry on
work Of this kind and does SO with
practically no interference with reg
uar activities since the fish must be
handled with the utmost haste and
frequently during the late evening or
early morning hours. The production
of the existing federal and state fish
hatcheries is hardly adequate to meet
all demands, however, and therefore
the work has to be done in install
ments.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-07-09
The Wheeler Bros. Circus & Famous
Stampede Wild West Shows viii
Be Exhibited Here Soon

The representatives of the Wheeler
Bros. Greater Shows have completed
all arrangements for the appear
ance of that world-famous enterprise
in Manchester on July II.
For more than decade the Wheel
er Bros. Circus have maintained a
prominent place in the front rank Of
American shows because Of its unus-
ual characteristics as a circus, its es-
sential quality Of different from
other shows" its fine menagerie and
its great display of the finest horses
in the world. The Famous Stampede
Wild West Shows, which have a
world wide reputation and which were
enjoyed by many people Of this coun-
try at two Of the Worlds Fairs, are
conceded to be without equal in their
special line. What then may be ex-
pected when it is announced that we
are to be treated to such an exhibition
as the combination of these two
shows? Surely the patrons of tented
amusements will be justified in ex-
pecting an unusually meritorious per-
formance, and they will see surprising
exhibitions Of trained animals and
skillful performers such as they have
never before witnessed.
Among the many features are
Tango" earth's largest living ami
NAL, a troupe of genuine Cossack
Whirlwind Riders, Paris Hippodrome,
Races and special engagement of the
celebrated Mendaza Company of
Mexican Bull Fighters in a realistic
reproduction of a genuine Mexican
Bull Fight. A thrilling exhibition of
nerve and agility.
Wheeler Bros. Shows will exhibit in
Manchester on July II giving a grand
spectacular street parade in the morn
ing and performances in the after
noon and evening. adv.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-07-09
RUPERT

Announcement is made of the mar
riage Of Ethel May Flower, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Elihu Flower, to
Harry A. Sheldon, manager Of the
Schenectady branch of The Alling
Rubber Company, which was per.
formed by Rev. F. j. NJ. Applemcn in
the presence of the Immediate rela-
tives of the couple. They left for an
automobile trip through the Catslsills.
Mrs. Sheldon has been al Instructor
in the Massachusetts State Normal
School at Bridgcwater, and the mar
riage is the elimination of courtslip
dating when both were four wears of
age. The groom is the son of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. r. Sheldon.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1914-07-09
HOUSEHOLD KINKS.
How to Circumvent Troublesome
Dampness.


There are to be had in the shops
small glass salt shakers that are fitted
with glass perforated tops that screw
into position These are especially use
full in the damp days that always come
In the spring after the furnace fires
are first discontinued, for 1t IL then
that salt becomes moist and sticky
AS the salt collects the moisture in tbg
air it causes the silver top Of the salt
shaker to oxidize Every h0usekeeper
knows that il Is a physical impossible
ity to keep silver topped salt shakers
bright in damp weather, and this Is the
reason. The little glass topped shak
ers obviate this trouble and are a timo
saving introduction.
There are many ways Of keeping salt
from sticking In damp weather. Ono
way is to mix the salt with cornstarch
or -four; but, Of course, this weakens
the saline quality Of the substance IN
the salt dish. A better way Is to put
half dozen kernels Of rice In the salt
III tdiH H44hkFls DiS IIt hbHNibHF W
some extent. the moisture and so keeps
the salt moderately dry. IL IL hardly
expedieut 10 use kernels Of rice In
open salt dishes, and In these G0ur or
cornstarch Is the best thing. II Is
good plan TO keep salt dishes Of al
descriptions in a warm, dry place be
tween meals This viii do much to
keep them from collecting dampness.
The salt should be changed whenever
IL seems sticky II can be dried and
used IN cooking.
Cheesecioth bags flied with charcoal,
which collects moisture, should be hung
about IN damp places. The charcoal
can be dried IN the oxen from time 10
time 10 keep II IN good condition.
Charcoal can be kept in boxes or jars
NJ cereals 10 collect moisture and keep
sbem dry.
Keep waters and crackers and other
things that easily become soggy where
II il warm. If there il coal fire In
the kitchen the shelf over the kitchen
stove il a good place 10 keep things
that should be crisp and dry Ia a
Kitchen that has d gas stove only they
can be dried out occasionally In the
oven.