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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-10-05
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-10-05
REPUBLICAN STATE
CONVENTION

Burlington, Sept 2S-Vcrmont Re-
publicans, consisting Of the party
nominees for town, county and state
Offices, met here today in the first
platform convention under the new
Iprimary law. The gathering was not
large but comfortably filled the main
floor of the Strong theater. The
convention was called by the Rcpub-
liean state convention. II adopted
brief, pointed and expressive state
platform, elected new state commit
tee, listened TO excellent addresses by
its permanent chairman and George
w. Wickersham, Taft's attorney gen.
eral, and nominated the following
presidential electors
j. A. Pollard, Chester; Earle s.
Kinsley, Rutland; Alexander Dunnett.
st. Johnsbury; John L, Southwick.
Burlington.
The spirit OF united Reupblcanism
animated the convention from the call
of the chairman's gavel until the final
adjournment. The proceedings were
harmonious, former progressive lead
ers were duly recognized, the names
Of Hughes, Taft, and Roosevelt were
strong applauded, and there was de-
cided demonstration for popular Ver-
monters, including Congressman
Frank l.. Greene, Roger w. Hulburd,
Gov. Charles w. Gates, Chairman
Stanley C. Wilson, Horace F. Graham
and others.
The following is the new state COM
mittee, nominated by county caucus
and confirmed by the convention.
Addison county, Milard F. Barnes,
Chimney Point.
Bennington county, DR.. +. +. Pot
ter, Pownal.
Caledonia county, J. Rolf Searles,
St. Johnsbury.
Chittenden county, A. l.. Sherman,
Burlington.
Essex county, Harry B. Amey, Is
and Pond.
Franklin County, Harold Fairchild,
Fairfield.
Grand Isle county, Juan Robinson,
South Hero.
Lamoille county, Smith B. Waite,
Iyde Park.
Orange County, Stanley c. Wilson,
Jhelsea. 8.
Orleans county, c. S. Skinner, Or
cans.
Rutland county, Bert l.. Stafford,
rutland.
Washington county, J. Morris, Dew
y, Montpelier.
Windham county, j. +. Piddock,
axtons River.
Windsor county, Alfred L. Watson,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-10-05
DESMOCRATIC
STATE CONVENTION

Burlington, Sept. 29-Vermont dem
ocrats met in convention here toda!
| for the first time under the new pri
mary law and elected a new state com.
mittee and presidential electors
adopted platform and listened TO an
address delivered by Rev. James b
Reardon Of Barre, who served as tenn
porary chairman, accomplishing it all
in about two hours. j. L. Kennedy Of
Williston, chairman Of the state COM
mittee, called the convention to or
der and James f. Byrne of Bellows
Falls, read the call.
The platform expresses pride in the
Wilson administration, affirms allegi-
ance to principles of democracy as
enunciated by jefferson and exempli-
fled by Jackson, Cleveland and Will
son, demands the abolishment of the
Office Of attorney general and many
useless state commissions, favors
equal suffrage, a more liberal work
mems compensation law, more legisla-
ton to develop agriculture, good
roads, demands the repeal of the
trustee law, enforcement of the childs
labor law, publication of an itemized
statement of campaign expenses, cleo
ton of state commissions and NUM-
cipal judges by the people and the
of judicial proceedings.
II demands in particular that the
republican party cease squandering
the peoples money under the cloak of
state expenses"
The new state committee follows:
Addison, r. S. Smith of Bristol.
Bennington, j. p. Mulligan of Ben
nington.
Caledonia, A. H. Gleason of st.
Johnsbury.
Chittenden, NJ. G. Leary of Burling-
ton.
Essex, D. G. Foss of Brighton.
Franklin, H. A. Pond of Berkshire.
Grand Isle, Allen Hall of Isle La
Motte.
Lamoille, C. L. Gates of Morris
lille
Orange, NJ. Clarence Knight of
Newbury.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-10-05

The Omaha Bee couples wOeful
waste with watchful waiting as
Democratic falling.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-10-05

all ways TO make the services effec-
tive. The financial committee shall
have charge Of the finances Of the
Association, attend to securing such
funds as are necessary, and shall
have charge Of the investment Of any
permanent funds which may belong TO
the Association.
Art. VIII. All bills except the
monthly salary Of the nurse must be
by the chairman Of the ex-
ecutive or finance committees before
they are paid by the secretary-treas-
urer.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-10-05

Dairy and Farm Press Editors
October 10Th.
Conference of National Association
Of Ice Cream Manufacturers with New
England Manufacturers, October 21st
Men in charge Of COW testing associ-
ations, October 2lst.
National Dairy Herdsmen Associa-
ton, October 21st.
Cattle Judging Program and Days
Dedicated to Special Purposes
The leading cattle associations have
increased their cash premiums this
year, in addition to the money prizes
offered by the Dairy Show Association.
The Holstein Association offers $500
as specials for their breed; The Jersey
Club $1,000 in specials for their breed !;
the Guernsey Club $1,000 for their
breed; the Ayrshire Association $500;
the Brown Swiss Association $160.
Monday, October 18th, Guernsey
Cattle Day. Guernsey cattle will be
judged on the day devoted to advanc-
ing the interest of the breed.
Tuesday October 18th, Holstein
Cattle Day. Holstein cattle will be
judged and the day devoted to adj
vancing the interests of the breed.
Wednesday, October 18th, Ayrshire
and Brown Swiss Cattle Day. Ayr
shire and Brown Swiss cattle will be
judged and the day devoted 10 ad.
vancing the interests of these breeds.
Thursday, October 10th, Jersey
cattle day. Jersey cattle will be
judged and the day devoted to adj
vancing the interest of this breed.
Tuesday, October 18th, New Hamp-
shire, Vermont, Wisconsin and New
York Day.
The night program will contain fea
lures connected with each days work |.
in ca wal form which will greatly
add to the value of the show to visitors
and exhibitors.
An added educational attraction will
be found in the breeding horse classes,
and the evening utility horse show.
Arrange your visit to include the
hight show.
Why You Should Attend the Show
You will have before you 1900 =
,attle of the leading breeds, enabling |
you to indulge in intelligent compari-
;on upon the relative merits of these
yreat cattle. {
Practical experts in feeding and
'reeding and proper direction of the t
arm will address you on these topics
ally. {
Practical experts from the dairy {
ivision of the U. S. Department of S
agriculture will give you daily visible e
demonstrations Of the relative value t
{ cows. t
You will see exhibits occupying So S
90 square feet of floor space, ar e
anged artistically, which include the n
lost modern in everything that a d
airy farmer, ice cream manufacturer, h
butter maker, creamery man, or v
nyone else connected with good farm y
lg or dairying needs in his business. a
Practical milk dealers operating r,
country milk bottling plant, showing Ia
1 that happens to the milk between c.
roducer and consumer. b.
Milking machine demonstrations. "
Practical ice cream manufacturers fl
,erating full sized plant. e
Butter, milk, cream and cheese ex- Ii
bitors from all over the United ii
-ates. The auto truck an important d,
ature to dairying. M
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-10-05
Nickel and Bismuth.

Nickel and bismuth both have the
peculiar property OF expanding as they
become cool.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-10-05
THE NATIONAL DAIRY SHOW
Springfield, Mass, October II to 81.
A Grand Opportunity for the Dairy
Farmer or Anyone Interested in

] - vi oPpoi ioi 'hN ~" ,
Farmer or Anyone Interested in
Dairying.
The 1916 Show will be held in New
England to revive and stimulate in
terest in dairying among the people
of the East. The new show buildings
at Springfield are the largest and bes.
equipped in the country.
Meetings and Conventions
American Association Creamery
Butter Manufacturers, October 10th.
American Guernsey Cattle Club,
October 10th.
International Association Of Dairy
and Milk Inspectors, October nth,
18th and 10Th.
Milk Inspectors Association of
Massachusetts, October 18th, 18th and
18th.
International Milk Dealers Assoic-
ton, October 10th and 18th.
Holstein Friesian Association Of
America, October nth.
Official Dairy Instructors Associa-
ton, October l7th.
American Dairy Farmers Associ-
alton, October 18th.
Conference Of County Agents, 0cto-
Der 18th.
Ayrshire Breeders Association, Oc-
tober 18th.
American Jersey Cattle Club, Octo-
Der 18th.
Conference Of State Jersey Cattle
October Goth
National Dairy Union, October 18th. |
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-10-05
MANCHESTER DISTRICT
NURSING SERVICE

On Wednesday, Sept, eth, at :
meeting held in the vest-y Of the Con.
grcgational Church the Manchester
District Nursing Association was re.
organized as an independent institu'
ton. A constitution was adopted as
printed below and the following Off
GERS we're elected: President, Mrs
Loyeland Munson; vice president, Rev.
J. s. Brown; secretary-treasurer, w.
II. Shaw; executive committee: w. K
Hard, Mrs. j, n. Hard, Mrs. H. S.
King, Miss Mary b. Wilson and Mrs.
T. L. Wyman; finance committee:
Mrs. J. n. Hard, Mrs. Geo. 0rvis, w.
II. Roberts, Mrs. NJ. l.. Manley, and
Mrs. c. A. Rich
The resignation Of Miss Edna Bach
elder. who had been employed for two
years past, was read.
The financial report TO the date Of
the meeting as printed below shows
a very comfortable balance on hand,
and this is largely due to the gener-
Gus contribution received recently
from Mrs. Edward S. Hardness. 1t
is hoped TO place a substantial part
the present balance in the savings
bank as a guarantee Of the perman-
ence Of the association.
Treasurer's Report, Sept. 27th, 1916,
Covering period, April 6, 1916, to
date.
April 6, 1916, balance on hand s5761
Received nursing fees,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
BRIDGE CONTROL OVER
WABASH CAUSES ROW
Cass Co. Commissioners Hold River
Not Navigable at
Logansport.

International News Service:
INDIANAPOLIS, March 81
Ert Slack, United States district at
torney, Thursday informed members
Of the board of county commission
ers. the county auditor and county
attorney of Cass county, Of which
Logansport Is the county seat that
the government would take any steps
necessary TO establish its jurisdiction
over the Wabash river around Lo-
gansport. The question arose after
four bridges had been built across
the Wabash by the city, county and
traction company without the ap-
prOval of the war department engi-
neers.
The county commissioners told
Slack they were not ready TO con-
cede that the Wabash is a navigable
river at this point, and Slack replied
that. while 1t may not be navigable
now, the governments position is
that it may some time be navigable.
and therefore the government should
have control No agreement was
REACHED at the conference, Slack
said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
AT THE LASAILE.

The Yellow Passport" featuring
Clara Kimball Young, will be shown
at the LaSalle today. This dramatic
story relates the struggles of a per-
secuted Russian girl and the work
ings OF the despotic police system of
that country are shown. When first
produced on the dramatic stage,
Florence Reed created the role now
played by Miss Young Competent
critics give the present Interpreter
Of the part great credit for present
ing this powerful and emotional
screen character in the capable man.
ner she does.
on Saturday Diplomacy" will be
seen for the first time on the screen
at the LaSalle. Marie Doro is fea-
tured in the leading role. Together
with William Gillette, Blanche Bates
and a clever company of dramatic
stars this clever player was seen at
the oliver last season in the same
play In the present film produc-
ton she has the able assistance of
Frank Losee and a number of cap
able dramatic actors. The story is
one OF romance and diplomacy in
political circles and a story that will
please. The Paramount travel pic
lures will also be shown.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
FLOODS INTERFERE WITH
WORK OF RUSSIAN ARMY
Marsh and Lake District Inundated
by Melting Shows and
Heavy Rains.

international News Service:
PETROGRAD March 31.-Rains
and melting SHOWS have caused
floods along the front which are
seriously interfering with the Rus
sian offensive against the Austro-
German armies A large section of
the marsh and lake district has been
inundated and at some places the
Russians have been compelled 10 re-
tire from some of their positions
where the ground was low.
The highways are deep with mud
and the movement of troops is diff
cult.
German aviators have been very
active for several days trying 70 put
railways out of commission.
Handicaps imposed by the weather
are also affecting the Germans, but
their disadvantages are less owing
10 the fact that they are on the de-
fensive.
and south of Dvinsk there has been
a terrific artillery duel
South of Lake Narocz the Rus
slams have captured German trenches
at the point Of the bayonet, follow
ing a violent bombardment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
NOBODY HOME"

What promises TO be one OF the
most pleasing musical attractions of
the year in this city will be John p.
Slocum's production Of the merry
musical absurdity Nobody Home, Z"
which comes 70 the oliver theater on
Thursday, April s.
Nobody Home" kept New York
showgoers laughing at the Princess
and Maxine Elliott theaters last
season and has been breaking rec
Ords in Boston. Washington. Phila-
delphia and other cities this year.
II is said 10 be one of the most re-
markable musical comedy produc-
tions OF the decade, and has yet TO
receive an adverse criticism. One
cannot help liking il because il is
so different from the usual run of
musical plays.
It has a story that is really funny
and funny in a new way. The music
is OF that melOdious jingling type
that keeps buZzing in your ear and
that you find yourself w-histling all
the time. The dances are new and
odd TO say the least and Elsie de
Wolf. designer for New York's most
fashionable society, has devised the
scene and color schemes which are
unique and wonderfully artistic Lots
OF pretty girls who. it is said, can
sing and dance. and actors who can
act. will make up. the show"
The cast viii include the Broad
way favorites. Sercival knight. Isa-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

For action and excitement. the
new Triangle play "D'Artag-
man,. which is being shown at the
Auditorium today. is said to be un-
surpassed. The dashing young hero
D'Artagnan. which is played by Orrin
Johnson. gets into hot water right at
the start. He's on his way TO Paris
TO becorie a member of the kings
musketeers. De Rochfort, who is
employed by the powerful Cardinal
RichelieU. laughs at the youths bony
mount and D'Artagnan takes il as
an insult to himself. There is some
lively sword play, but D'Artagnan
gets the worst of the encounter. The
enmity that is aroused in him on
account Of the loss of letter 10 the
captain Of the musketeers, which he
suspects De Rochfort OF stealing, is
kept burning vigorously throughout
the rest Of the drama. DArtagnan is
lined up against the cardinal when
he undertakes TO protect the good
name OF the queen. Accompanied
by three staunch friends and fellow
members of the kings musketeers.
ne nG6lllo Il HdLdA AAAp " H4liS
land Each of the friends is either
captured or disabled and D'Artagnan
has to depend entirely upon himself.
There is said TO be some rafting
good sword play between D'Artagnan
and his band and De Rochfort's men.
Finally the hero makes a spectacular
escape from a shipful of enemies.
Just before the boat lands he leaves
his place of concealment and dives
into the water. De Rochfort shoots
at him but he gets safely to shore
with the precious diamond studs
which he obtained from the duke of
Buckingham 10 return to the queen
of France. Love Will Conquer" a
Mack Sennett comedy. with Fred
Mace, is also on TIE Dill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
THEATERS
AT THE COLONIAL.

In The Incorrigi bic Captive" the
latest episode Of Pathe's The Iron
Claw" Margery. in company with
Manly goes on a shopping tour, sees
a parrot which once BELONGED 10
Legar. and purchases the bird. Later
polly escapes and returns 70 the den
Of Legar. The master criminal man
ages to kidnap Manly and take him
20 his den, but Golden's secretary
makes good his escape. Margery,
also. falls into Legar's clutches. while
looking for certain documents which
are 10 be forwarded TO her father.
and is locked up in a vault after
Legar steals a valuable map. She is
released through the parrot repeat
ing the combination OF the vault 10
her rescuers. Outside the house, the
Laughing Mask. after a struggle.
wrests the map from the hands OF
LegaT and returns il TO Margery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
HARRY LAUDER COMING.

Harry Lauder is an enthusiastic
member Of the International Associa-
ton Of Rotary Clubs, and a Rotarian
of standing and favor. Wherever he
goes he is lavishly entertained by
the Rotary organization, as he was
at a special luncheon in Chicago. In
Cincinnati the Rotary club prides
itself on it's magnificence and hospi-
tally. That body telegraphed Lauder
before he arrived, inviting him to be
its guest, and he wired acceptance.
He got the following telegram:
Thanks for your acceptance. We
will entertain you as you never were
before entertained by Rotary club"
He flashed back the following tele-
gram:
Thanks for your thanks. You'll
have 10 60 some"
Mr. Lauder will be entertained
here by the Rotary club at a lunch
con.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
ORPHEUM BILL ..DIFFERENT. ;,

/ ORPHEUM BILL DIFFERENT"
Thursday, Friday and Saturdays
vaudeville bill at the Orpheum the
alter is different; it breaks a perhaps
monotonous stretch Of performances
/ averaging high in vaudeville's class
of productions; il is a versatile affair
at best, and the versatility is confined
to the classification of the respective
acts as good, bad and Indifferent.
All but two are at least Indifferent.
Opening quietly with Jessie L.
Lasky's Aurora Of Light" depict
| ing Miss Brownie Dupont. the liv-
ing Venus" according to the book
ing agent, who might have been in
a position 10 know, something new
in posing models TO costuming mo-
ton pictures is shown. in that the
| figure occupies a place far mp stage
and elevated. and the stereopticon is
| located in the balcony instead Of the
orchestra pit The effects are at
tractive.
ION and Off" a boisterous sketch
performed by the Misses or Mes
DANES Gaylord and Langton. fol-
lows. From a blackface feminine
minstrel connection, the act slips to
the dressing rooms for a few sensa-
tional but masculinely instructive
moments, then struts again before
the drop for a quiet windup so far
as the audience is concerned.
Dwight Peoples Southern Porch
Party" featured by the Moran
SiSterc in Soma raal1x- cIav-a,. dopcirc-
and carrying some very good instru-
mental music, provides the musical
number for the bill. The scene is
attractively set and the costuming
| dainty. Miss Ruth Warren in a
cello solo and Miss Norma Hopkins
in a violin number merit praise. This
act triumphed over difficulties Thurs
day afternoon.
Next" Dunbar and Turner an
swer to the call with a riot OF slap
stick, curtain kicking, clogging and
these two, the male and the female
Of the species, were drawn to a neat
stepped encore; naught of class. but
laugh provoking and typical of what
great many vaudeville frequenters
seem TO want. They got it in good
measure. and liked it. evidently.
The Three Bartos, athletes SUI
preme, closed the bill: they have the
honor of being able to hold their
audience to the seats for an encore
on the final drop, which is some
honor. Their work in tumbling,
muscular juggling of each other and
varied stunts was great.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
DECORATED BY POINCARE
Premier and Minister of Italy Given
Legion of Honor Gross.

International News Service:
PARIS, March 31-Pres't Poin-
care Thursday decorated Premier
Salandra and Foreign Minister SON
nino Of Italy with the grand cross of
the Legion Of Honor Gen. Dial
LOlio, minister of munitions in the
Italian cabinet, was made a grand
financier Of the Legion.
The Italian ministers came 10
Paris for the allies war conference.
The presentation of their decoration
was marked by brilliant ceremony
at the Elysee palace.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
SAVES WIFE FROM FIRE
Husband Stricken With Apoplex!
After Rescue.

International News Service
INDIANAPOLIS, March 31.-Aft-
er he had rescued his wife, who is
a helpless cripple, from their burn
ing home early Thursday, Albert
Schiller. So years old. was stricken
with apoplexy and is near death.
The fire had reached his wifes bed
when Schiller awoke. The fire start
ed in a grocery store and spread to
adjoining residences. The damage
was $4,000.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
Mabel Withee and ROydOn Keith
Society Dancers for the New York
Smart Set, Who Are With the
Big Musical Comedy Success.
Nobody Home" Which
Comes to the Oliver
Theater. Thursday,
April 9Th.

belle Randolph, Rene Parker. Harry
Marlborough, Mabel Withee. Della
Niven, Roydon Keith. Vincent Cas-
sidy. Lew Christie, Edwin Argus,
Helen Jost, John Paulton, Mar
guerite Won Reese. Seibel Layman
and Sylvia Chaulsae. There should
be nobody home in every sense of
the word when this merry company
gets here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-03-31
FREE LECTURE.

on Christian Science. Monday
evening, April 3. at 8 O'Clock, oliver
theater, by Virgil O. Strickler, c. S.
member of the board of lectureship
of The Mother church. the First
Church Of Christ, Scientist, in Boston,
Mass.-Adyt.