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The Washington herald., 1915-10-18

EngIishmen in Dark
As to Racing's Future
General Lament Concerning
Activity Of Enemies While
Sport Is at Standstill.

New York. Oct I7-Commenting on the
activities OF their German and Austrian
enemies In their continuance OF racing.
despite the stress which must be &C.
casioned by the war. and bemoaning the
fact that there would be no further flat
tests in England after the next New
market meeting. at which the Cambridge
shire would be decided on October q,
writer's on turf topics In the tight little
isle assert that the future holds nothing
of a promising nature for those inter-
ested in the thoroughbred.
One writer states.-"It Is obvious that
the light horse breeding industry Is be-
ing slowly but surely suppressed, and
while this will undoubtedly receive the
wholehearted blessing Of the faddist ele-
ment II is not to the members OF that
unhappy section OF the community that
sensible people look for enlightenment
in any direction"
Even steeplechasing and hurdle racing.
which have been features of the late au-
tumn and winter seasons, will probably
be done away with II any line can be
taken through the inaction OF the stew
ards OF the National Hunt Committee.
who have failed to make a statement one
way or the other as to whether such
tests will be sanctioned or not.
With Mr.. Sol Joel, heading the winning
Va O"hcTs WIN q NOAal VI ~CtsSoSs oAAt
Mr.. L Neumann a close second with $751;
80. a glance down the list reveals the
name of Mr.. August Belmont, in ninth
place with 81. $50. The champion three
year-old Of the year. Pommern. won sSS.-
80, of Mr.. Joers total, while Lanius
brought Mr.. Neumann's winnings up
when he won the Jockey Club Stakes,
which carried with II a value OF 200.
Horses trained by c. Peck, at New
market. have won to date So. 30. which
includes the winnings Of Pommern. while
p. Gilpin, another Newmarket trainer,
has annexed a total OF $1,000.
Polymelus still remain the leading sire
in the matter OF money won. while Dark
Ronald, Llangibby. St Frusquin. Des-
mond. Orby, Sundridge, valens, Fariman.
Santol. Symington, Rock Sand, Morga
matte, Roi Heroic. Radium and Cicero
follow in that order.
s. Donoghue Is in the van as far as
winning jockeys are concerned with
total Of 81 times first. g seconds and q
thirds, and ls7 times unplaced. F. Bull
lock and NJ. Wing each has 30 wins to
his credit
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LAToNIA ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-Twoyear-od msidens: six fur
longs Sterhen r., l@; Busy Joe. 100: Jenny
small 100; 2ud1ra, 100; Cap. Reese. IL; Alex
Getx liz; spadir 100; Trout Fly. lo; sayonarra.
loe: John W. Klein. ia Manfred. IL; ssnSmins.
IL
SECOND RAcE-sellins; ayarolds and upward:
one mile and seventy yards. white Crown. IS;
Manioc ioI; Transport. los; Birta. los; Consoler.
los. Cody. III: Margaret Burnley. lol: Joe stein
los; Beaupre, los: Chih, los; Brooms Edge le;
Palma, LII.
THIRD RACE-serng; 2yesr-olds; six farionp.
Josie los: srsh Tlish. 100; Lucky r.. 100; Gentle
woman Ios Deliver. 100; Baby Cal, IL; impressive
iH: snrot, lc7: Trsppoid. 100; Lynn, los; LADY
Tandergrift. l0c: Al Pierce, III
FOURTH RACE-Handicap; Syear-o,ds and ND
gard: sin furionEs. Lou Blue. 81 CommadA io;
Roscoe Coos. loe; Prince Hermis. Ia; Lake. u;
Grumpy, "a; Grurrr Hughes, Ici; Vogue. IL; Bring
hunt, lis LIKE and Bringhurst, J. N. Candsn
entrJ.
FIFTH RACE-seIlins; &yesr-olds and upward:
mile and one-slrtesnth. sLAmode. lW: Bonanza,
lG: Bsulah s.. lG; Transit. ITO; Father Riley
Zoe; Tarolara, l0f: Expectation. lN.
SIXTH ,RACE-Seling; 3yearolds and upward;
sir furionsS sCrecian. 81; 'Santo 100; u See IL.
l4; Mansseh. lG; Busy Edith, los; Chsrttsr. u;
Anna kruter, y; ROYAL Interest, l0; MATS CASSIDY
los; Uncle Jimmy, lr; Hocnir. 100; Coming Tower.
SEVENTH RAcE-seIine; syesr-olds and up
ward; mile and seventy yards. 'Aiston, 20; Mails.
bar. %; shynsss la; Little String ,lo7; Bank Bill
los; Counterpart, Ii; .Fidset %: sAcis. los; Lady
Ill
'AHlxentiss suosAacs slai1aek
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TO CHEER DARTMOUTH ON.
Special Trainload OF Rooters 10
Make Trim tn Princeton,

Hanover. N. H, Oct. 17.-Ali Dart
mouth eyes are turned toward Princeton
this week on account Of the annual foot.
ball same. At Hanover there Is an idea
that always has been around college
that Princeton Ia terribly lucky. espe-
cialiy in Its battles with the Green.
However. Dartmouth 10 going TO send
down q special train loaded with rooters
to Princeton to cheer the team on.
The prospects this year for a victory
over Princeton are not as bright as they
have bee In the past. on account Of the
many injuries that have followed the
big Green team. Dartmouth is lamenta-
a first string man gets hurt there IL
hardly any one to take his place.
The question Of quarter backs ad ends
has been source Of continual bother to
the coaches. Aacponoueh. the diminu-
tive quarter back. ID at the present the
The Washington herald., 1915-10-18

choice for the Princeton game. He Is
very fast and q clever dodger. Soutar
and Pudrith at ends are only fair. The
biggest find OF the season is Carolan. a
half back. who. on account OF injuries.
has been held out of the game most Of
the season, However. when he was in
the game he showed that he was one Of
the best open field runners that ever
wore q Green uniform.
The Washington herald., 1915-10-18
Stake Horses to Run with
Better Track Conditions
Muddy Course Has Kept
Cream of Horses from Ra-
cling at Laurel Meet.
LAUREL SELECTIONS
BY GEORGE p MORRIS,

By GEORGE B. MORRIS.
First race-Salvanity. Edna Ken
ma, Eddie T.
Second race-Jim Basey, Dryad.
Edmond Adams
Third race-Garl, Pharaoh. Tin
kle Bell.
Fourth race-Laura, Donald Nc
Doald, Gold Cap.
Fifth race-Borax, Jesse. Jr.. st.
Lazarian.
Sixth race-Balfron. Dartworth.
Stonehenge.
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Telegrapph's Selection for Laurel.
First race-Salvanity. Disturber. Wa
ter War.
Second nace-Edmond Adams. Gal
lop, Jim l.
Third race-Fair Helen. Carl. Pha-
roah.
Fourth race-Gold Cap, Pontefract
Lady London.
Fifth race Valas, st. Lazerian.
BoraN.
Sixth race-Dartworth. Marshon.
Robinetta.
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Laurel. Nd, oct. Notwithstanding
the downpour of rain nearly all week,
the attendance at the Laurel Park course
has been much better than the manage
ment has looked for. In fact Saturday
was the largest day so Ear this season.
Notwithstanding the Indictment weather
which prevailed all day.
While favorites have not held their
own, yet they have been successful I'M
der the conditions which they raced.
Murders have had their innings, and
il is expected with clear weather this
coming week, the better class of horses
will be seen.
Such horses as Roamer. Stromboli. and
other stake horses have not had a chance
to race owing TO track conditions. With
better conditions all these stars will
he seen under colors and good racing
should be in order.
Tuesday the Canvas Back Handicap. at
six furlongs. with $1,000 added, for all
ages. is the star number OF the pro-
gram. and will bring out the cream Of
the talent at the track
Thursday the Dixie Hapdicap. with
81 800 added. at a mile and a quarter for
three year-olds, is sure to make great
contest. The Potomac Handicap, at
one mile for two-yesr-olds. with 5000
added. is in order Saturday, and should
make one of the star events of the
meeting. All the crack two-year-olds
of the East are engaged and should
make a battle worth going miles to see.
In normal times England and Wales
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OLD COINS WANTED.

8 10 500 EACH PAID FOR HUNDREDS OF
coins dated lefore 1910. Send ten cents for our
new iIlu-rated Coin Value Book. All. showing guar
antsed prfcss. Get posted al oass CLARKE COIN
CO.. boz q L. RoI, N. 7
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PERSONALS

wORKINGMEN-THE THOUSANDS or Gus
toners who nuy from kindly think that are
about the Lest ever: hut it's the way sell tn
save . man pzrt Of his cash. Easy to show You
slightly usei coat and AZ s. TO 81. Ore prtce.
JUsTH'S OLD STAND. SD d.
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DIED.

ATwATER-Suddenly Of heart failure on
Saturday. October Is. 1915. ADA
CORNING.
Funeral Monday morning. October IS,
at II a. m. at Lees Chapel ~ Penn
sylvania avenue northwest Friends
invited.
NEwMAN-On Friday, October Is. 1915.
LOLA NEWMAN. daughter OF Mrs.
s. G. Payne.
Funeral notice later.
TOLsON-suddenly at his residence on
Sunday morning, October II. 1915.
CHARLES WATKINS. eldest son OF
Julius W. and Alice A. Tolson. age
Al years.
Funeral private Monday. October IS at
p. m.
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ROOMS AND BOARD.

$50 ST. Nw.-NICELY FURNISHED. isr
and md floor rooms. suitable for l or people.
Splendid home cooking early breakfast II desired
reasonable prizes.
las ST. y WOOD TABLE BOARD;
home cooking: meals: s. =eT week. Phone North
HI
90 X 81 NW.-GOOD VIRGINIA COOKING:
$50 week for two meals DAY; per week for
three meals a day; eve a trial
iIs ST NV BEAUTIFUL ROOMS. SEC
ood foor: sIitahle for two :hres gentlemen.
iDs K ST NW.-BEAUTiFUL LARGE FRONT
room. suitable foT two gentlenen-
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
All Owners of Mexican Securities

Of any DESCRIPTION. whether mining industrial.
railroad. oil plantation shares. government,
state. city. railroad miscellaneous cuFporation
bonds real estate. requested 70 ssnd i'm
medately full description Of thar holding. stains
amount q original Investment for protective and
realization purposes. Address CHAIRMAN. Bon L
care washinEtoa Herald
The Washington herald., 1915-10-18

In normal times England and Wales
have about J0.0Jl police. of which Lon
don has more than 1901. Scotland has
5,6l6. and Ireland nearly l2,cO0. The cost
of police protection to England and
Wales, including London, is about ST.
O0c 900 yearly.
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oI1OS
70 sSs HIRE

10 GREAT FiLLs-sToPPING AT ALL POINTS
Of interest On the road; passengen AZ each;
comfortable car. sIpsrt guide. Call Col %. sps-
cial rates for Laurel meet
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FLORIDA LANDS FOR SALE.

FLORIDA-FOR sALE-MONEY MAKERS. OR
aHge sTOyes: farming. timber, and truck lands
city and country hones. White for opportunity list
Bank references FRED B. DALE. OEllndO Fla
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w ANTED-YOUNG MAN AS
clerk in mailing department, Wash
ington Hc-sld. Apply between 10
and IL o'clock today.
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IT PAYS TO READ AND USE
HERALD CLASSIFIED ADS
LOST AND FOUND.

IOsT-LADY's DIAMOND CRESCENT PIN.
between ist and sta and Union station
Liberal rv~ard- eos Risp BLDG Main l@.
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TABLE BOARD.

I'D o ST. Nw.-GooD. SUBSTANTIAL TABLE
hoard, an pes veek; without lunch. y; go
hreakfase
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DREssMAKING.

MILE ALICE MICHEL. FASHIONABLE
Partisan Dresmaker and Designer. formerly IN
Rue de IA Paix IN Paris. announces the opening of
her hiEh-class dressnskins estabhshment. Hooes
msnteaur, chapeaux gowns. wraps. evening and
afternoon trocss; also hats made to order. ls8 NJ
4 NV Apar.ment . Near Conn. ave. Tel. 3h
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METAL WEATHER sTRIPPERs. GOOD PAY.
steady work TO capable men Apply HlG6lN
CO.. 100 Real Estate Trust Bldg
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DOGS. BIRDS. POULTRY.

JUST MISUNDERSTANDING CANARIEs. PAR
rcts Dogs. Cats. Rabeits. Guinea Pigs. Goldfish.
Aquariums AID remedies for all kinds Of pets Send
for atalogue. Txidermy In all Its branches
SCHSHD's PET EMPORIUM.
III Tselfth street northwest
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MISS CAIN Manicucins ana Scalp
" w. Apt. l. Phone Main 7425
The Washington herald., 1915-10-18

90 MONTHLY AND EXPENSES. TO TRAVEL,
distribute samples and take orders. appoint
agents. Permanent. JAP-AMERICAN CO.. Chi
cago.
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HELP WANTED.

wKNTED-WHTTE BOY. AGE Is TO .. 10
learn butter and eu business. Call before
q. m. today. Bring references. II Center Market.
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81 COMMISSION. SIDE LINE: COOKS LIMO
leum fsl,OlCmn. BOX 80. New York City.
/ WILL PAY ANY HONEST MAN UP To SO
monthly for part Of spare time: No cEnrassing;
no capital Write today. VOORHEES,. Desk z,
Omaha Nebr.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Tolo
Briefly for Busy Readers :

Mrs. A. 0. Cummins of South
street returned this afternoon from
Montpelier where she has been
spending few days visiting with
friends.
Col. Lyman F. Abbott returned
Wednesday evening from Rutland
where he has been attending the
Diocesan convention held there dur
ing the past two days.
Miss Charlotte Smith of Wayerly,
n. Y. is spending a few days with
Miss zenobia Royce of Valentine
street Miss Smith is a classmate Of
Miss Royce at Syracuse university.
The members OF the senior class of
the LOCAL high school were pleasantly
entertained Wednesday afternoon at
The home OF Mrs, T. d. Mabrey at a
tea given in their honor The house
was prettily decorated with flowers
and refreshments were served dur
ing the afternoon. Mrs. Mabrey and
Mrs. A. w. Varney received, while
the Misses Amy Il. Cutler and Yer
ena |. Suffer had charge of the re-
freshments. Besides the members OF
the senior class, the high school fac
ulty were present.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17
TO HELP THE ISLE OF MAN
Hall Caine Wants Wealthy Aliens
Sent There as Paying Boarders.

Hall Game has addressed a letter
to the press drawing attention to the
growing restitution among inhabi-
tants of the Isle Of Man. He makes
the suggestion that the government
should intern wel-to-do enemy aliens
in the boarding houses of the island,
where they should be made to pay
for their board and lodging. Hall
Game says: The only material
source of Manx income is the visiting
industry. and the war Coupled with
a recent order of the admiralty, limit
ing the service of steamers), has kill
ed it stone dead. There are three
miles of boarding houses on the sea
fronts Of the three principal towns,
capable of accommodating 10000 per-
sons, and they are literally empty.
Many of their tenants are unable to
pay their rents and taxes, and unless
something can be done for them soon
they may be unable to find food. OF
the 10000 enemy aliens who are now
about to be interned considerable
must be well-to-do. ...
Why should the British nation (un-
less international law requires it, pay
for the maintenance of people who
are able to maintain themselves? AS
a Manxman | appeal to the govern
ment to send enemy aliens of the
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17
SALISBURY

Several people from Bennington
spent Sunday at Lake Salisbury.
Miss Cora Woodland and Miss Elsie
Chase left Monday for Round Lake.
The Ladies' Aid society met last
week Friday at the home of Mrs.
Charles Whitman.
I Mr.. and Mrs. William Squire who
have been spending a week out OF
town, have returned.
Miss Keefe is finishing the school
term on Maple Hill which Miss Cobb
resigned a few weeks ago.
John Mattison of Glastonbury and
Beach Randall were in Boston recent
ly and purchased two automobiles.
Mrs. Barney and daughter Lettie
of North Bennington spent few
days recently at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Barney.
Mrs. Myrtle Straight and son Fred
erick of Pittsheld, Mass, is spending
the week at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Flora Barney.
School will close Friday for the
summer vacation Hopkins Hulett
ard Harold Juckett were successful
in passing the state examination.
c. L. Hulett went to Troy last
week to accompany his wife home
from the city hospital where she re-
Gently underwent a successful opera
ton. Mrs. Hulett is now getting
along as well as can be expected.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17
automobile.

automobile.
The funeral of II. Gleason, who
died at the Rutland hospital last
Wednesday was held in the Baptist
church Friday afternoon, Rev. Jos
eph Brown pastor of the church Off
ciated. The burial was in the Cent
er cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs S. b. Taylor
who died at the Rutland hospital last
Tuesday evening. was held at her
late home last Friday. Rev. w. J.
Chapman pastor of the Methodist
church oficiated. The burial was in
the Center cemetery. The large con
course of friends and the profusion
of flowers show the high esteem IN
which Mrs. Taylor was held in the
community. She was a great work.
er in the Methodist church and in
the Rebekah lodge.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17
Not for Men Only.

Foley Carthartic Tablets are not as
insistently demanded by women as
by men because this particular cath
artic is not so well known among
women. Women suffer rs much as
men do from Indigestion and consti
patton, and they also require this
scientific remedy to keep the stom
ach sweet. the liver active and the
bowels regular. Foley Cathartie Tab
let's are wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing; do not grippe or cause
nausea. Stout people say this is the
one cathartic that takes away that
over-full and cloggedup feeling. Har-
old w. Cole.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17
MARKER DEDICATED
Ann Story Chapter Puts Another
Stone on Old Crown Point Road.

Ann Story Chapter Puts Another
Stone on Old Crown Point Road.
Rutland, June 155.-The dedication
of the marker which indicates the
site of the old Crown Point road, fam
Gus in the days of the Revolution
took place yesterday afternoon on
the Thomas Pierce farm at East Clar
endon, where the historic Bowman
tavern once stood. About 40 men,
bers of Ann Story chapter, D. A. r.,
and guests, We're present, the party
making the trip from this city in au-
tomobiles.
The program opened with the sing
ing the Star Spangled Banner"
Then followed a sketch of the histor-
ical significance of the road, by Mrs.
Earle S. Kinsley, regent of the chap
ter. She traced its origin to an In
dian trail or bride path leading
from Ludlow to Crown Point.
III many piiCNo, odiu WI iAihS
ley, "the early settlers were obliged
to leave the trail, making part of the
journey between these points by
canoe on the Black river, Otter creek
and Lake Champlain. In 1853, re-
curing facilities to move his troops,
Gen. Amherst laid out the plans for
the building Of this road When com
pleted it extended along both banks
of the Otter creek, the so-caled west
road beginning at the old Mead tay-
ern near Center Rutland and passing
through Proctor to point this side
of Pittsford where it joined the east
road which was begun in East Clar
endon. AT Pittsford the two roads
converge leading from thence TO Sal
isbury and Crown Point
"The chapter has now placed five
markers along the road, one at the
site of the old Mead tavern, two i'll
East Clarendon, one in Proctor and
one in Pittsford'
The program closed with the sing
ing OF the national hymn, America"
The party then adjourned to near
by grove where basket picnic was
enjoyed
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17
RUPERT

Mrs. Catherine Moore, who spent
the winter in Wisconsin returned
home Tuesday.
Rev. j. ID. King and wife were
called to South Wardsboro Tuesday
by the lines of Mrs. Kings father.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hull returned
from their wedding trip last Satur-
day. Mrs. Hull was daughter of NJ.
f. Roberts.
Rev, b. Coping and wife, who
came to town to attend the 129th an
niversary of the Congregational
church returned to their home in Sal
man Falls, n. H., Thursday. Mr.. Cop
ping was former pastor.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17

Mrs Chambers were in town Mon
day.
Ormsby Chapter, d. A. r. met with
Mrs. Edward Morris in Dorset Flag
day.
A Phelps Wyman of Chicago spent
few days recently with DR.. and
Mrs. Il. l., Wyman.
Miss Mildred Cressey, who is teach
ing in Westminster spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in town
Mrs. Dewey, who has been at the
Oryis cottage for the past nine
years, has gone to the Battenkill Inn
for the summer season.
Mr. and Mrs. George Gilman and
daughter of Granville, n. Y, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Botsford
Sunday. They made the trip in their
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17
WANTS LOSSES MAZE PUBLIC
French Government Urged to Give
the Exact Figures

Paris. June flowing to the fan
tastic rumors circulated recently
about the French losses in the war,
the League of the Rights of Man has
petitioned the government to publish
the exact figures. he League says
other nations have published lists
without disastrous results.
surely concludes the petition,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17
Neuralgia Pains Stopped.

You don't need to suffer those
agonizing nerve pains in the face,
head, arm, shoulders, chest and back
Just apply few drops of soothing
Sloan's Liniment; lie quietly few
minutes You will get such relief
and comfort. Life and the world will
look brighter. Get a bottle today.
8 ounces for CSC, at all Druggists.
Penetrates without rubbing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17

"the government will agree that the
French people, who have shown from
the outset heroic serenity are also
capable of hearing the truth. We
venture to add that it has the right
to hear it
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17
Unique

is an antiseptic healing ointment for
the treatment of eczema and all skin
diseases it contains no harmful drug
yet is a powerful germicide and heal
ing emollient.. Much study and many
experiments have proven repeatedly
that no remedy can compare with Tn
guentol for the quick relief and posi-.
tive cure of eczema and skin troubles.
Harold w. Cole. Pharmacist.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-06-17

well-todo classes to the Isle of Man,
with their wives and children, and re-
quire them to pay reasonably for
their support--London Times.
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MANCHESTER
Court adjourned Monday.

Almon Day has purchased Ford
automobile.
r. B. Smith OF Pittsfield, Mass,
was in town Monday.
ST. Margarets Guild met Tuesday
.with Mrs. John Sherman.
= Rev. w. II. Bamford is in Rutland
to attend the Diocesan convention.
Fred Finn of Westminster was in
town recently the guest of friends.
Schools in town close this week
Friday for the summer vacation.
Harold Cressey OF Arlington was
in town Sunday calling on friends.
Miss Louise Wyman was recent
guest of her father, DR.. E. l.. Wyman.
Mrs. L. H. West and her mother,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-08-31

January are more than dou-
Bile those of year ago. AT the
same time, there has been a steady ex-
pansion of legitimate business through
out the country, as demonstrated by
an increase of SO per cent in clearings
during the second week of August in
the middle states, of "a per cent in the
New England states, 10 per cent IN
the middle west, 8 per cent in the Pa
cific states. 10 per cent in other west
ern states and per cent in the SOUTH
ern states. Reports from 1875 cities in
middle of August showed an increase
of nearly "A per cent. than which no
better evidence of II ade Improvement
could be found, even after eliminating
speculative transactions. The
business outlook continues satisfacto-
ry, the only cloud being our difficult
ties with Germany. If these are ad-
justed, as now seems probable, we
may look for good business during the
balance Of the year. The agricultural
districts will feel tie benefit OF large
crops and fair prices. The steel indus
try shows increasing activity at ad-
Vancing prices for reasons well under
stood. and our railroads must soon re-
fleet the changes for the better In
larger gross earnings. Talk of an ex-
ira session of congress should be dis
couraged, because it is absolutely ur-
neces sary The executive department
of the government under Presiden-
Wilson's leadership is abundantly
able to meet almost any situation like
ly to develop between now and Deem
ber OF course, only congress can de-
clare wa: and peace is more likely to
be preserved when congress, which is
only a legislative and not an admins
trative body, is not in session"