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Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
The Grandstand Manager.

ne STdnuStdnu WdndReF. Yes, I'm the fellow that knows it all About the glorious sport-baseball. l sit in the stand most every day, And you can gamble have my say. I've followed the sport since but a Lad. I know each play, both good and bad The rules to me are like A, B, c, All inside stuff" 1 can plainly see. Each player I know by his first name, And date when he started in the game. know all records from A to z, I'm the baseball owl, as you'll agree. l buy my ticket, pay the price, But ask no thanks for my advice; My objects to help the boys along. So shout my tips out loud and strong. My regular work is driv,ng truck, Which is not my fault, but just my
 luck.
 If had chosen to play baseball, You'd never have heard of Cobb at all. No matter how close the game may be I'm cool as an icicle, yessiree I give the tip for the Init and run" For know just how things should be
 done;
 And somehow instinctively feel Just the proper time to bunt or steal, And I note each failure of the ump Whereas on his nibs quickly jump; To cinch the pennant would be child's
 play,
 If the boys would just do what l say.
 -Leslie's Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Willing to Oblige.

Four or five women hustled into . private office the other day. "What can l do yor you ?" asked the manager, pleasantly.
 Why" began one of the visitors, i've are taking mp subscription. and we knew you wouldn like it If we didn't give you an opportunity to sub- scribe"
 The manager bowed graciouslY and asked: And the object? Of course it is worthy one, or you would not be interested in it"
 "Ies, sir, " replied the spokeswoman, i've think it very worthy object. It is to build a home for aged and inc digent widows
 Excellent Excellent! I shall take pleasure in making you out check. l"
 'Oh, how lovely of youw exclaimed the spokeswoplan when she received rhe bit of paper and read the amount one hundred pounds. '"Oh, we didn't expect to get that much from you. We are ever so much obliged" "
 "So good of himl" and similar ex- clamations were heard us the check was passed around for the admiration of the party.
 But" said the woman who handled the check last, "you haven't signed it."
 That is because do not wish my benefactions known to the world, !" said the manager modestIy. "I wish to give the check anonymously. And he bnwed the Nynnpu ant with uraat dignity. y.-Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Got Satisfaction,

A motorist was stopped by police. man for speeding, whereupon he be- came angry and called the policeman an ass. After he had paid his fine, the judge reproved him for what he had said to the officer
 "Then mustn't call policeman an ass :" he said
 Certainly not" said the judge. "You must not insult the police"
 "But you wouldn't mind if called an ass a policeman, would you ?"
 "Why, no, if it gives you any satis- faction," answered his honor with a smile.
 The motorist turned to the man who had arrested him. Good day, police. man." he said, and immediately left the court room.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
NOT A NEW ROLE.

The Connecticut Western News says: "It is stated on authority of the Bridgeport Telegram, that Con- gressman Hill will go back to Washington a strong advocate of equal suffrage and will favor the amendment to the national con- stitution granting women the right to vote. '
 This. is important if true. Con- gressman Hill never has been known other than as an uitra con- servative who always played
 'safe' in politics. Does this mean that he thinks it high time to get on the equal rights band wagon New Haven Union.
 It's no new attitude for Congressman Hill, this favorable view of equal sui flage. His daughter, Miss Clara Hill of Norwalk, has long been a foremos worker in the cause, and the Congress man himself was an interested anC sympathetic guest at the big banque given under the auspices of the Con necticut Mems League for Woman Suf frage, at Greenwich last year.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

Says the New Canaan Advertiser: "Many a woman goes out shopping dressed in silk and enveloped in per fume, whose hardworking husband hasn't had a new suit of clothes or a decent meal in five years. Yes, and many loafer stands on the street with stinking pipe in his face, his tank full of booze and his mouth full of pro- fanity, whose hard working wife hasn't had new dress or a kind word since she was married.' ;
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
"Morning, Congressman; l.

"Well, its old Jim Smith. Jim, how are you? Have cigar, Jim ?" "Thought I'd come around to tell you that I'd moved out of your district, but-''
 ''Indeed, MT. Smith,"
 "You see, wanted to find out if-'' 'fYes, Smith,"
 "-if you could use your influence to-
 Sorry, my man but I cant stop. Good morning. "-Puck.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News shoI'ld appeal with special force to the sagacous business man.
 IL has an extensive circulation in Western Come cticuU, and especially throughout Litch field County and Southern Be~.zshire.
 It has competent staff of wde-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the ocal doings each week. and goes into the homes Snd is perI1sed by the entire families of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom the iong headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

Governor Walsh will be at the Great Burlington fair Thursday, not so much because he is interest ed in agriculture as he is interest ed in agricultural voters.-Pitts- field Eagle.
 And why shouldn't he attend A governor has come to be as much of a cattle show attraction, in recent years, as any other exhibit.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

From the vigor with which the news papers are lambasting the mileage amendment" it is plain that very few editors are expecting to run for the leg islature.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

shall be done. The $500 which the state pays its lawmakers is not so much salary as jest, but when the legislator is compelled to expend most of his $500 for transportation the humor disappears altogether.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

Governor Holcomb has designated Friday, October 8, as fire protection day." The proclamation is not very explicit with regard to the program to be observed, but we suppose that citizen is within the law who celebrates the day by not setting his house afire.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

MAILS CLOSE GOING- North East South West 9:4S a. m SIS a. m 7:44 a. m 1O:2O A. m. 7:09 p. m. 3:51 D. m. 2:32 D. m 638ip. m, MAILS OPEN FROM
 North East South West 8:25 a. m. $50 a. m 10:8c B. m 900 a. m, 3:10 p. m 11:00 a. m. TAG D. m. 4:25 D. m.
 7:15 D. m.
 Mail closes on Route No. 1. R. F. D. at 1O:30 a. m. For Southfieldan and Mill River at 1. D. m. E. L. ROBERTS, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Jf 2,171, Census of 1910.) Two railroads.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfed and beyond. Up-to-date High School and first-class school system.
 Five churches.
 First-class hotel.
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine
 Ten miles of State Roads Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System. Never-failing water supply and the best water in the state.
 Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries Fraternal and benefit societies Brass band.
 Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

Next Monday is town election. Be- ing a non-partisan journal, The News confines its advice to the admonition, Vote for the Best Man-that is, the best man nominated.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
LIFE IS GOOD.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT.

Life is good and life is true; Hopes bright star shines ever through Lighting all the way along, Tuning hearts to joyful song. Life is good and life is true; Every day comes courage new To press onward toward the prize Just beyond our mortal eyes.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
THE EWS' AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at tn, eff1ce of publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office. East Canaan. Post Office, Falls Village, George T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk H. L. Rood. Ashley Falls. A. l.. Dickinson. Salisbury J. W. Morgan Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
A Question of Words.

A certain country innkeeper always warned his customers that it was clos ing time by calling out, "Now, gentle men, the time has inspired. A stranger who happened to stay the night was much amused on hearing the landlords usual formula repeated. and drew his attention to the mistake he was making.
 Why" asked Boniface, "what should I say ?'
 You should say the time has expir. ed, not inspired.
 The following night the worthy land. lord remembered his lesson, and when closing time came he exclaimed, "Now, gentlemen, it's time you all expired. ''
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
WRITE LETTER ABoUTIT

Communications on subjects of general inter- est to The News readers invited. but no attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub fsher promptly of any failure to receive papers reg ularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

Get Together. Pull Together. That is, if you want the town to grow and prosper. And if you don't, why don't YOU?
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

Summer is waning"
 "Yup."
 "How is it that you haven't gone away as yet?"
 My wife has taken everything out of her trunk that she can possibly spare, and still it won't shut. ."-Louisville Courier. Journal.
 "This is fine way for you to come homer' said Mrs. Twobble, wither- ingly.
 "Yeash, 'tis, m dear" replied Mir. Twobble, trying to look important. "Frien' brought me home in his limoushine. " - Birmingham Age Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-Draft horse. weighs 2s1. good for all knds of work, fearless D. J. Emmons, Ca aan, k. F. D. Telephone i06-3 pEABODY-Optometri and optciun will he at Mrs N. X, Halls, Falls Village. Sept 20, 80 At Ford's Music Store, ,'anaan, Oct, l. z. and nt Mapleshade Inn Salisbury. Ct. Oct. [, ;.  TO RENT-8 rooms and pantry. tower flor Lynch hoast, SG00 per month, A 4. Hub bard HORSE TO LGr for the winter for the keeping. M S. Spaudng, Canaan. COun, HOUSE TO RENT-lnqure of E. s Root, Ca. naan.
  WANTED A farm to work on shares with stock Hnl topis "r wo ,ld buy uuc ReNtord ,a"ton, kalHAa,
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Apnetite Mas Good.

They were speaking about the beauty of having Il reliable appetite the other evening, when Senator Clarence D. Clark, of Wyoming, smilingly recalled the anecdote about little Willie's gas. tronomical yearning.
 Little Willie was sitting on the front porch of the happy home one Saturday afternoon, when reference was made to the Sunday dinner outlay.
 "I was thinking about chicken, re- marked mother, and then, turning to little Willie, queired: "Do you think you could eat some chicken tomorrow, Willie 2''
 Gould ?" responded Willie, with g great yearning expression. You just bet a hundred on itr'
 All right, then," smiled mother. '"We'H make it chicken. What would you like it stuffed with g''
 "Another chicken, '" was the prompt reioinder of little Willie.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30. 1915.

"Try not to live long, but to live well, The length of life not years but actions tell. ' -Rosling.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

Wise Guy-"Ever see a close race ? , Utter Sure! I spent three months in Scotland. "- Columbia Jester.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 9 Cents
FOR SALE

GEM LUNCH SETS-l2x58 white table cover
 and l2 napkins to match. Made from pure
 sterilized paper. 5c each. The Canaan Print ing Co.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

GOOD TEAM and wagon for sale Peter Minaccl,
 East Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

FOR SALE-14 room house, barn. poultry house and about acres of laud on Foote Avenue Electric light and steam heat, all modern i'm provements. John Cudncy, Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-30

FOR SALE Two wagons, phaeton with leather top. also spindle buggy. Cheap for cash. S. W. Barnes Canaan.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-15
TAX SALE

The nonresident proprietors OF the Town
ton. state of Vermont, are hereby notified
that the taxes assessed within the year next
preceding the date hereof, remain either
In whole or in part, unpaid on the following
described lands In said Town, wiz
EDISON LAND.
Being a parcel Of land situated In the vii
lage OF Manchester. in said Manchester, de-
scrlbed as follows, viz.-"B Beginning at a
stone post set on the north side OF the high
way leading from the residence Of james L.
Taylor 10 the residence Of Mrs. Irving Sch
melzel; thence running northeTly eighteen
rods 20 q stone post then easterly eight rods
to a stone post: thence southeriy eighteen
rods to q stone post on the north side OF said
highway thence nortberly on said highway
10 the place 81 beginning" This tract or
parcel of land 10 subject TO the obligation OF
the owner thereof To build and maintain
fences a. stipulated In the conveyance there
OF from George Smith 10 the said u. o. Ed
son, by deed. dated the nth day Of June
1859, as recorded In Volume n. Page zt5. Of
Manchester Land Records. Said land f. set
fn the grand list Of said town OF Manchss-
ter. for the year 1911. to the said j.. o. Edison.
Amount Of tax, tls.05
And 80 much OF said lands will be sold at
Public Auction. AT the Court House In said
on tho 18th day Of July. 1915 at
the hour OF ten O'Clock IN the forenoon Of
said day az shall be required to discharge
such tAIes with coats. unless previously paid. |
Dated at Manchester, VT, this 18th day Of
June. 1873
J. u. PURDY. Collector.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-15

The year ending June 90. 1915, the In
crease in population due 70 immigra-
iisn Was only 5000 as compared with
an increase Of 10000 FOR the proceed
Ing fiscal year The decrease was due
70 the war. II seems perfectly clear,
therefore, that II the war had not in
,ervaned we would have had more than
100000 persons added 10 the army Of
unemployed. whereas, in the years Of
normally prosperous industrial condi.
ions this country could absorb the
immigration without realizing that 50
large a number Of persons had been
added 70 our force Of workers Here
is another instance in which the war
relieved the Democratic party Of some
OF the consequences Of its economic
policies.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-15

carrying no cargo which Germany
elects TO condemn as eontraband or
upon special line Of ships installed
by Germany and flying the American
flag placed there by Germany. These
are the privileges graciously offered
by the Imperial German Government
in lieu Of the lawful rights hitherto
exercised by Americans on the high
seas without challenge from any civil
lied nation.
There will be those who put the ext
gencies Of business above all consider
atoms Of national honor, those who
prefer peace at any price TO national
rights and who, in consequence, will
urge our Government TO accept the
humiliating terms which Germany now
offers and close the case of the Lusi-
tania. But we deceive ourselves il we
believe that such an agreement will
end the matter. II we allow Germany,
whose shipping has been swept from
the seas TO dictate terms that substi-
tute German privileges for American
rights on the high seas, what terms
can we expect from the other neutral
nations which are looking for leader
ship from America in the mainten-
ance of neutral rights? What right
have we to retain seat among the
self-respecting nations of the world II
we abandon our dead to their fate and
bargain with their murderers for the
safety of our living-Boston Tran
script.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-15
GERMANY'S ANSWER

AT last we have an answer from
Germany to the demands made by our
Government on May 10 in the matter
of the Lusitania. There is no ambigu-
ity about its tone or terms. Without
equivocation and with a politeness of
fensively insinuating, Germany rejects
each and all of our demands and at
tempts to bargain with respect to the
future. Our demand for disavowal of
responsibility for the sinking Of the
Lusitania and the resultant slaughter
of our citizens is answered by an indi-
rect assumption of such responsibility.
Our demand for reparation is met
with an attempt to justify the crime
on the ground that Germany is at war
with Great Britain. Our demand for
assurances that the crime will not be
repeated brings not assurances, but
counter proposal that we agree to
Germany's abridgment Of our rights
as the price Of immunity from murder
for any Americans who in future sail
the seas on legitimate errands in exer-
else of their lawful rights. The lam
guage of the reply is less abrupt
than was the Austrian ultimatum to
Serbia, but in substance it is not one
whit less insulting to our national
self respect and very logically there
fore is hailed with hearty approval by
Mr.. Bryan.
Let no American who honors his cit.
izenship be deceived by the use Of the
word CONCESSION" in connection with
the safety at sea- arrangement sug-
gested by Germany. 1t is the same
sort Of concession which the Black
Hand Society offers its threatened vic
tim-immunity from assassination II
the sum of money required is left un-
der the bridge at the hour specified.
Either Americans have rights on the
high seas as the citizens Of neutral
nation, which are guaranteed to them
alike by the laws Of humanity and OF
nations or they are without any such
rights and must depend upon the fav-
,r Of the German government for such
privileges as il is pleased TO allow. As
by Germany these privil-
yes include free and safe passage |
IN American passenger steamers car
wing no eontraband and upon "a rea-
Ionable number OF neutral steamers /
lnder the American flag, the exact
lumber 10 be agreed upon under the
ame conditions as the above mention
d American steamers" Not only is
70 American TO be allowed upon any
british passenger ship, but he cannot
xpect from Germany safe passage
n a Norwegian passenger ship or on
ny neutral merchantmen. His per-
Mission from Germany to sail the seas
J restricted either TO American ships
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-15

Pathetic evidence 10 the close re
semblance between kitchener's army
and the volunteer host that rallied 10
Lineoln's call is borne by the obituary
columns Of the British newspapers.
Many of the slain officers are scarcely
more than boys in years, and the brief
stories Of their lives prove that they
came Of the class TO whom service in
the army is a citizens volunteer duty.
One lieutenant killed in action at the
Dardaneles, an only child, had not
completed his twentieth year. Of an
other somewhat older il is written
that he was "of Emmanuel College and
Ridley Hall, Cambridge" The civilian
employments Of many Of these young
victims of war show that they came
Of the professionally trained classes,
barristers, civil engineers, men Of let
tiers, artists, scientists. Here is an
other point of similarity between the
British volunteers and those Of the
Union. One hears more Of the dead
officers than of the dead soldiers, but
occasionally names Of the latter crop
out in the columns of deaths as dis
tinguished from the official casualty
lists, and the incidental statement of
antecedents indicates that prosperity
and education are not deterrent to SER
vice in the ranks. An army so con-
stituted always fights bravely, but not
always scientifically. Our own volun
teers did not learn until the war was
nearly year old that courage was not
all in all. Not until Grants Fort Dom
elson campaign, fought in February,
1862, did the nation see combination
of enthusiasm and discipline. The
men who stormed Fort Donelson were
no drawer than the volunteers who
failed at Bull Run, but in ten months
of training under officers who knew
their business they had learned some
thing of soldiers trade, and to their
natural courage added the steadiness
and obedience without which enthusi-
asm is liable to dash itself to pieces
against the first serious obstacle it
Transcript.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-15
POSTING NOTICE

Whereas my wife, Nellie Wade, has
left my bed and board without just
cause or provocation, this is to give
notice that from this date | shall not
be responsible for debts Of her con-
tracing.
ALVIN WADE.
Dorset VI, June 2S, 1915. 11-3
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-15
Not Many Ever See a Case of it


Frequent failure by physicians to
identify smallpox cases leads to the
conviction that clinic or two on that
disease might serve the state of Yer
mont to good advantage. Barre
Times.
This is disease that very few prac-
titioners ever really see from its in
ception. Consequently their diagnosis
is on the theory of typical case. As
great many cases do not work out
according to the book there are, as a
consequence, many wrong diagnoses.
If any of the physicians was with
case from start to finish, nursing the
patient, we don't think they would
ever err in diagnosis.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-15

The Democratic u. S. Senator who
wanted to know what feature of DEM
ocratic legislation the Republicans
would repeal, might find an answer
from Democratic sources if he would
read arguments of the administra-
tons legal department which is plead
ing with the Supreme Court TO declare
the five per cent rebate clause of the
tariff bill imperative. In effect, the
Department of Justice takes the posi-
ton that the tariff bill authors either
did not know what they were saying
or did not know how to say it.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-15

Enormous collections Of corporation
and income taxes on the last day OF
the fiscal year enabled the Treasury
Department to show balance Of
$50, OPS, 1908 on hand June 80. Three
days later, at the close Of the week,
Saturday. July 3, the balance had
dropped to s75,734,544.7S. Two years
ago, with Republican laws and policies
in force, and when no special effort
was made to make a showing, the bal
ance made up Of the same assets
amounted TO sl41,172,6Ss.i6. In three
DAYS of the new fiscal year the ordin-
arg expenditures amounted to slO,-
3s6, 274.eS while the receipts were only
SLIPS, 75005, leaving deficit Of S.
67o,524.63. The new fiscal year began
with a deficit growing at the rate OF
more than s2,so0,000 per day.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-15
AS Others See Us
he Barre Times saws:

The Barre Times says:
"The boomers of Manchester, n H.,
are calling their city the Manchester
Of America, which perhaps is correct
when the New Hampshire city is COM
pared with the Manchester of Eng
land. However, Manchester, VT, has
a distinction and charm all her own,
as all summer tourists agree. If you
don't believe it, come to Vermont and
see the proof"
Well said neighbor. Come on over
this summer and be convinced. The
golfing was never better. May be
you don't golf. Try fishing then.
Plenty of it.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1915-07-15

The Democratic press is waxing elo-
auent in commentator Of the appoint
ment Of Robert Lansing as Secretary
of State, the principal cause for the
felicitation being the fact that he is
apparently qualified for the job. i
must be admitted that the circum-
stances are such as to make that mem
her Of the cabinet a fit subject for
special encomiums.