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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-10

the house in accordance with the
plans submitted by Mr.. Bull at cost
not to exceed $4,000 and to make
such notifications as would bring
the expense within this limit was
adopted without a dissenting vote.
The selectmen were authorized to
borrow not more than $4,000 for the
purpose of building the house. A
resolution introduced by Collins NJ.
Graves that the contract for con
struction made by the selectmen con
tain clause requiring the employ
ment of Bennington workmen when
ever possible was adopted. Tho meet.
ing then adjourned.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-10

There is scarcely neighbor around me
who does not use your medicine. = Mrs.
]. F. JOHNSON, r. No. 4, Box 80, Prince
ton, Illinois.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-10

We recommend that the committee
of visitors to be appointed should de
eide in consultation with the Supefin-
tendent this question of ability TO
work and should give special atten-
ton L. finding some kinds of simple
tasks that would relieve the
monotony Of life in the institution.
Certai:a experiments in this direction
in other places have proved very
successful
Respectfully submitted,
George S. Mills.
Il. A. Tobin, NJ. d.,
Susie /. Rogers,
George r. Mathers.
Robt. f. Healy,
Committee.
FrSsk NJ. Crawford for the select.
men reported that two plans for a
house had been procured in accord
ance with the instructions of the Aug.
meeting. One set was furnished by
Cooper & Bailey of Boston and the
other by William c. Bull of Benning-
ton. The plans were explained by
Frank l. Cooper and Mr.. Bull The
architects also gave estimates made
by contractors on the probable cost
of buildings erected in accordance
with the plans Mr. Bulls estimates
were in the vicinity of $4,000. AIR.
Cooper's estimates were higher. ac-
cording to material and equipment.
There was short discussion in
which Harrison l. Norton. f. j. Hall.
II. II. Webster. H. T. Burgess, r. NJ.
Houghton. Robert +. Healy and
George NJ Hawks participated and
the resolution introduced by NJ. Nor
ton instructing the sclectmen to build
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-10
Experience OF a Nurse.

Poland, N. Yin my experience as a
nurse | certainly think Lydia +. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound is great
medicine. wish all women with fe-
male troubles would take it. | took it
when passing through the Change of
Life with great results and always re-
commend the Compound to all my pa
tients if ] know of their condition in
time. will gladly do all can to help
others TO know of this great medicine.
Mrs. Horace NEWMAN, Poland, Her
kimer Co., N. Y.
If YOU are i'll do not drag along until
an operation is necessary, but at once
take Lydia T.. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound
Ifyou want special advice write
LYDIA T.. Pinlxham Medicine Cos
(coniidentiaD Lynn, Mass.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-10
A Hard Cold

due to a sudden change in the wealth
er, exposure or any cause, IL neglect
ed, may lead to serious lung troubles.
Keep Downs Elixir in the medicine
cupboard, and take before the cold
develops into pneumonia, or con
sumption becomes seated. Sold
everywhere.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-10

and a weakness all
caused by fem a lie
trouble, and | took
Lydia E. Pinkham's
V "a bic Com
pound with such ex-
cellent results that |
am now feeling fine.
| recommend tn e
praise
it to all. | shall be
glad to have you
publish m Y letter.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-10
IN ALL OUR
NEIGHBORHOOD
There Is Hardly A Woman
Who Does Not Rely Upon
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.

Princeton, Ill had Inflammation,
hard headaches in the back of my neck
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-10
CARDINAL FERRATl DEAD
Was Prominently Considered TO
Popal Throne

Rome. Oct l0.-Cardinal Ferrati,
Papal secretary of state died today.
lie was one of those voted for at the
recent conclaye as successor to Pope
Plus Y.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-10-10

General Won Kmck is GS. which
leads i sympathizer Of the allies 10
remark that he has waited Ions
time for what is coming to him.
Binghamton Press. a
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19

Three amateurs, including Francis Ouimet, the title holder. were among the thirty two men who qualified to- day for the national open golf cham pionship at Midlothian Country Club. Ouimet, playing steadily but not brilliantly, took 148 strokes for the So holes, two higher than the medal score of the day, made by James Barnes, or White Marsh Club. Philadelphia
 Warren K. Wood of HomewOod Club. Chicago, formerly western amateur champion, and W. Raulenbusch, anna teur champion of Chicago, were the other two amateurs to qualify, out stripping many professionals with l55 each.
 Thirty-two more players will quail fly tomorrow and the sixty-four sur vivors from the 1S2 entered will con- test at 72 holes medal play on Thurs day and Friday. A stiff breeze and scorching sun today ran the scores higher than had been expected but the only great upset was the failure to qualify of Alex Smith of Wykagyl, national champion in 1906 and 19lo. Smith was not well and took 165 strokes. Ten players withdrew as their scores grew impossibly high.
 The main attraction for the public
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
NEW BRITAIN TEAM
 IS $s,5ss.4s IN HOLE.
And This is Exclusive of $5yooo Paid for Meriden Franchise - Business Men Cold.

New Britain, Conn.,, Aug. 1S.-The meeting of local business men to con- slider ways and means to aid the New Britain baseball team of the Eastern association out of financial difficulties did not materiahze tonight. There were only few present at the hotel where the meeting was to have been held. Manager Scinski pleaded for more time and the meeting was ad- journed until Friday night. In the meantime personal invitations to be present at Fridays meeting will De issued by MT. Scinski. Invitations to the affair tonight were issued in a general way through the press.
 President O'Rourke was present and was prepared to submit an offer of $500 from the league. Mayor Quigley was in attendance. Manager Scinski submitted a financial statement in which it was disclosed that he has lost S9,539.43 exclusive of $5,000 he is said to have paid for the Meriden fraE- Chise.
 His receipts, both at home and abroad, amount to $7,339.o4. More money was received from guarantees out of town than at home. His ex- penses, including guarantees to visiting teams, hotels and transportation, amount to $5,42S.47. This leaves a balance in his favor of nearly $2,000, but this balance is wiped out through salaries paid and unpaid of $11,00O.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
A GREAT PAIR
 ARE LEAVING BASEBALL,
Hans Wagner's Case is Pathetic, That
 of Laioie Not So Much So.

This year of 1914 is epochaI in base ball. Forget the wars and rumors of war. the scandals, the loss of interest and still the year will stand out in baseball history. It marks the passing Of two of the greatest players the game ever has known, says Hugh s. Full lerton. This in all probability will be the last year of Hans Wagner and of Harry Lajoie. The two great veterans are worn out and ready to retire from active service. Year after year the prophets said they were done. that human beings could no longer stand the strain they had endured, and each year they have come back and played stronger than ever.
 The case of Wagner is rather pa thetic. Four years ago he had enough baseball and he was determined to retire with his chief, Fred Clarke. They were persuaded to remain to help the team they had served so long and so Loyalty. From Wagner's stand point the decision to remain with the Pittsburg club was a blunder He was persuaded against his own will and he remained when he rather would have retired. He is a proud German, this quiet, big. honest fellow, who for near ly 20 years has been an idol His am bition was to retire at the height of his fame. They would not let him He knew he was slowing up, that he no longer had the speed and the dash that made him the greatest perhaps ot them all. He remained because they pleaded with him not to quit.
 Last season during the early part he was going in bad form. The cruel crowd got after him. It hurt him. He worked desperately, forced himself into condition and from the middle ot August to the end of the year he was the greatest shortstop in the world both in defense and attack The crowd did not figure the cost to him Last winter Wagner made a resolution He would be in perfect condition when the season started and he would show them. was with him at Hot Springs when he reported for duty this spring Never during his long career has he been in more perfect physical shape.
 The day the Pirates started practice
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19

on Wilmington park he was ready for the championship season to start He was hard, it and fast. He started the season like a whirlwind-but when July's heat came and the strain of the battle told he must have realized he had made a mistake. He was slower, the work was harder. He was over strained and the straining muscles would not carry him as they used to do. Wagner knows without being told when he is playing good ball. or bad. He is too honest to deceive himself and too honest to take salary when he is not delivering. He wanted to quit at the height of his glory-and go down in history as the greatest ball player of his generation.
 He need not fear. Nine out of 10 will grant him the honor, He has won it by long and faithful service. His record will stand out forever. Lajoie is a different case. Big, careless, good natured and a good fellow, he ought to have been the greatest player the game ever has known-yet lost 1t through that lack of determination and earnest effort that marked the whole career of Wagner. He was too good a fellow-and both he and his team suffered from it. The great pair are passing out of the game-and it will be several generations, at least. before two like them come into baseball.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
g QUALIFY FOR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Francis Oumet Playing Steady Game at His First Ap- pearance in West Since His Victory Over the Profession als Last Year-New London Has Cmch on Baseball Pennant.

was the playing of Francis Ouimet who appeared in the west for the first time since he sprang into fame by taking the national championship last year at Brookline in a spectacular play off with Edward Ray and Harry Var don, the English professionals.
 A large gallery followed the cham pion throughout the 36 holes. Playing with M. J. Brady of Wollaston, Oui- ment's game did not vary percepti- ply during the day. He took "A each round driving straight and far. His approac was indifferent at times and his putting was never spectacular.
 He outplayed his professional com panion most of the time, however, us- ually driving first and putting last.
 Brady displayed some brilliant strokes. notably on recovers from bankers. He was only two strokes be- hind Ouimet at the finish. Play of other well known golfers was not So even. Mcdonald Smith of Oakmont made a fine 72 in the morning but took 76 on the second round, tying with Ouimet for second best score His 72 won him a special prize Of $2l for the best morning score while a similar prize went to Barnes for the best afternoon total.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
MORE ACTIVITY IN
 FOREIGN EXCHANGE. Evidence of Further Improvement in General Financial Situation.

New York, Aug. 1s.-More activity was noted in foreign exchange today than at any time since the interrup- tion to the cable service. This was accepted as evidence of the furtf CT improvement in the general financial situation. Rates were firmer, however, because considerable part of tn ere cent accumulations had been disposed of.
 Domestic monetary operations were also more numerous. many loans being placed by local banks for interior in stitutions affected by the prevailing high rates. Fairly large sums were loaned for out-of-town banks at eight per cent. Mercantile paper of prime quality reflected better inquiry at six to seven per cent.
 Little ground for encouragement was offered by the official weather report, which told of increasing deterioration to corn in the states west of the Mis- siSSippi because of continued drouch. In fact, it is now generally recognized have suffered severe reflection in a sensational advance for September wheat in Chicago today.
 Indications of increasing confidenca in the steel trade were found in an advance of a dollar per ton ordered by a large independent manufacturer of wire products and the reported re- sumption next week of a rolling mill plant in the middle west. after two years of idleness. Although copper metal shows a firmed tendency, the precarious state of that industry is demonstrated by reduced or suspended dividends, announced in the course of the day, together with further reduc- tion of production.
 The committee which has been di- recting the affairs of the stock ex- change during it's enforced suspension is authority for the statement that the position of its members is inheren :ly sound. This has given rise to rumors of an early reopening, all of which prove to have no foundation in fact The exchange, it is declared, will not attempt to do any business, except for cash, so long as the British morato-i- um remains effective.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
MceRAW MAKES MISTAKES.
The Astrite Manager Went Wrong in
 His Estimates of Numer of Players,

Among New York rooters the inn pressIon has gained ground that as a judge of players John J. McGraw is infallible But this season he is a little less than that-just middling in fallible, as one might say. Dick brings anguish to the heart of Me- Graw and to the fans of New York every four days or so. In spite of very little hitting support, Rudolph, according to the latest averages, has won 14 games and lost only seven. Many of his victories have been shut outs.
 McGraw had Rudolph not many seasons ago but let him go back to the International league after an extended trial. If tt had been any other manager but McGraw, Rudolph might not have been in such a predicament, for he might feel certain that he would be brough back to the "big show once more, but the dismissal by the boss of the Giants was a millstone about his neck. No other big league man ager would have anything to do with him.
 'If McGraw canned you there must be something the matter with you, be- cause he never makes mistake" was the retort of every big league scout when Rudolph. sought to press his own claims as a good major league ''buy.'' It was only by refusing to sign for another season in the International league that Rudolph managed to get back into the National league by way of the Braves. Stallings has no reason to regret the purchase.
 Another Boston pitcher seems to be the embodiment of another proof that McGraw is after all, only human in his judgments. Shore, who has made such a brilliant start with the Red
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
s5,ooo FOR ALIENATION
 OF HIS WIPES AFFECTIONS
Lueien M. Sheffield Brings Suit Against
 AIvah c. 5eckwith of Old Say
 brook.

New cases for the superior court in September that were filed on Mon day with Clerk George E. Parsons, in-s cluded the following: Lucien M. Sheffield of New London brings suit against Alvah c. Beckwith of old Say brook for damages for S5,000 on the grounds that since January 1st, 1912. MT. Beckwith has seduced and won the affections of Cora M. Sheffield. now of Saybrook, who for five years has been the wife of the .plaintiff.
 Tony Varwelsick of Stonington asks S10.000 damages from the Mystic Woolen Company of Stonington. for injuries received while at work on ugust 4, 1913 for the Woolen Co, on the fulling machine. The plaintiffs s right arm and hand was drawn into the machine, which started premature ly. it is alleged. because it was de- fective and out of order Pieces of bone have been removed from the arm and the plaintiff alleges he is perm anently disabled.
 estate of the late Charles F. Daniels, of New London, who was a carpen- ter. brings suit against the city of New London for $10,00O damages. On the night of April 25, 1914 Charles Daniels walked of the bridge at Led yard street crossing Briggs Brook, striking the rocks in the stream so that he was rendered unconscious and was drowned in the brook. She claims that the railing at the bridge. which it was the duty of the city to main tain. was defective and that the city was to blame therefor.
 Mary c. Tieck of Waterford brings suit for divorce from Gustave J. E. | Tieck. of No. S9 Pulaski street. Brook lyn, N Y. on the grounds of deser- tion. Her maiden name was Rich ardson and they were married on Oc- | tober 30, 1907. She claims he desert ed her on Feb. 20, 1909.
 Arthur Hanna Folsom of New York and the Folsom galleries claim s2.500 | damages in a suit they have brought against Louis Paul Dessar of East | Lyme, alleging failure on the part of the defendant, to fulfill a contract which called upon him to deliver to the plaintiffs two pictures as speci- fled in an agreement which gave Apr 25, 1914 as the limit of delivery. The sum of $1,000 forfeit was to be paid for each picture undelivered by that time and it is alleged no picture has | been delivered nor the forfeit paid although demand has been made.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
NOMINATION PAPERS
 FILED IN MASSACHUSETTS.
Complete State Tickets Filed by Re- pubIieans, Democrats and Progress siVes.

Boston,A ug. 1S-Except for the fail ure of the progressive party to nom mate candidates in the third and fourth Worcester congressional dis tricts, republicans, democrats and progressives had nominees for com plete state tickets when the time for filing nomination papers closed to- night.
 Governor David l. Walsh, democrat, former congressman Samuel w. Mo Call of Winchester republican, and Joseph Walker, of Brookline, pro- gresive, head their respective tickets without opposition.
 Wendell Phillips Thor of Boston, president of the progressive party club, was expected to oppose Walker, who was republican candidate for governor two years ago but had only Is signatures on his papers instead of the necessary 1000.
 The republicans have five candidates for attorney general: John A. Curtin, Brooklin; James O. HallowelI, New ton; James H. Stiles, Gardner: John J. Higgins, Somerville and Henry c. Atwill, Lynn. For the republican nomination for lieutenant governor Grafton D. Cushing, Boston; August H. Goetting, Springfield; and Elmer A. Stevens, Somerville, are in the field. SintS;
 There is a democratic congressional contest in the third district between Owen A. Hoban of Gardner and M Fred O'Connell of Fitchburg.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT
 DAY IN MISSOURI
Yesterday 15oooo Volunteers Did
 Work Estimated at S1,0oo, 900.

Kansas City. Mo, Aug. 1s.-Resi- dents of ninety Missouri counties spent today improving the highways and when they were through it was estimated that Missouri roads had been improved to the extent of $1, ,00O,- 900 by the 150,000 volunteers.
 Reports received by the state high way department at Jefferson City showed there was an effective organ ization in ninety counties and improv- ed road machinery in 75 counties. Twelve hundred men. including many state officers and employees, worked the roads near the state capitol. Governor Major directing the 25 picked con- victs from the penitentiary.
 we will do $2,000,0 900 worth of work in the two good road day." the gov ernor said after receiving reports from over the state. Reports show the people turned out and everyone was working"
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
Pirates powned the Giants.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. 1s.-Although outhit, Pittsburgh today defeated New York to 1. Poor handling of ground balls by Bescher gave Adams a home run in the third and Mccarthy a triple in the fifth. Mccarthy scored on a single by Carey. Konetchy's double and Kelly's single gave the Pirates their final run in the eighth.
 New York scored it's only run in the eighth on singles by Bescher. Doyle and Burns. Score: R H E New York GOO 0001 0-1 g 0 Pittsburgh % 1 0 1 0 0 1 "-3 Q
 Marquard Fromme and Mclean; Adams and Coleman.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19

Sox, was New York rookie. but got rather short shrift. Devore is playing fairly we'll for the Braves, but this can hardly be charged up against Mo Graw, for Josh is by no means the equal of any of the New York out felders. Beals Becker, however, is hitting hard enough to make it prob able that he would fit in nicely in the outfield of the team which let him go, and Red Anes is pitching better baseball and more of it than Arthur Fromme. Yet it is we'll to remember that Frank Chance sent Birdie Cree back to the minors, that Hugh Jen- nings got rid of Archer. and that Con- nie Mack allowed Joe Jackson to get away from him.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
rArIonAL tEAeux s-ArDrna.
AmER,cAn LEAGUE STANDING.
SHAMROCK w IS HERE.
Sir Thomas Challenger Ends Long
 Journey Across the Atlantic.

New York. Aug. 16.-Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock ", challenger for Inc Americas cup, ended her long transatlantic journey tonight, reach ng New York harbor shortly before midnight. The Shamrock came in un- Ter tow of Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Erin. The cup yacht is on this tide of the water to be laid up for the winter, probably after tuning up under racing rig, but not to race in any went until next year, the cup races having been postponed until then.
 The last stage of the Shamrock's Journey was from Bermuda to Sandy Hook. She left the English coast be- lind her on July 21e
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
Braves Lost Hard Game.

Cincinnati. Aug. 18.-After making a wonderful one-hand stop of Moran's grounder in the third inning, Smith threw wild to the home plate, allowing two runs to score, which was enough for Cincinnati to win from Boston to- day. The final score was to 1. Whit ted's error also resulted in run for Cincinnati Crutcher, who pitched well, was taken out in the seventh to allow Devore to bat for him, Devore after wards going tQ right field. Score: Boston OOOO0 O-1 6 2 Cincinnati 02100 0 0 *-3 ? 0
 Strand, Crutcher and Gowdy; Doug lass and Clarke.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
GAMES SCHEDULED TODAY.

American Leama Chicago at Bccston. CIeTeland at New York Detroit at Philadelphia
 St Louis at Washington. National Leaous. Bostcn al Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at St Louis.
 Brooklyn at Chicago. Eastern Association. Springfield at New London Hartford at Pittsheld. New Haven at New Britain.
 Bridgeport at Waterbury Federal League. Brooklyn at Kansas City. Buffalo at St Louis. Baltimore at Chicago.
 Pittsburgh at Indianapolis.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
Champions and Tigers Each Took a
 Game.

Philadelphia, Aug. 1S.-The double header here today resulted in an even break, Detroit winning the first game to 2, and Philadelphia the second 2 to 1. Southpaws got the better of the two pitching duels, Coveleskie winning from Shawkey in the opening game and Plank from Reynolds and Boehler in the second. Although Barry was knocked out by collision with Oid- ring in the first game, he put up a wonderful exhibition at shortstop and accepted Il chances in each contest. Bush also gave remarkable exhibition and robbed the home team of several hits. Scores:
 First game RH E Detroit 011oo 0-3 8 0 Phila. 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0-2 4 0
 Coveleskie and Stanage; Shawkey and Schang.
 Second game RH E Detroit 0 0 0 0 1 0 o 0 0-1 6 0 Phila. % 70 2 0 0 *-2 1
 Reynolds and Boehler and Mckee and D. Baker; Plank and Lapp.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-08-19
s+ Iouis Defeated PhiIIies.

St. Louis, Mo, Aug. 1S.-St. Louis pounded Alexander hard in the fourth and fifth innings today and won from Philadelphia again, to 2. Peritt kept the visitors hits well scattered except in the sixth and ninth innings. Sin gles by Dolan, Miller and Cruise and a triple by Beck in the fourth counted three for the home club. In the next inning, with Higgins and Miller on bases, Wilson hit the center field for a homo run. Score: R H B Phila. 0 0 0 0 0 1-2 St. Louis % 8 0 70 *-6 g 3
 Alexander and KiIlifer; Peritt and Snyder,