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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-03-17
Democratic State invention.

Democratic State invention.
A delegate convention of the Demo-
cratic party of Iowa is hereby called to
meet in the City of Clinton, on Wed
nesday, May 10, 1916, at 10 O'Clock a.
m.
The purpose of said convention is the
filing of any vacancy in the Office OF
delegate at large of alternate delegate
ut large to the National Convention OF
the Democratic party to be held at st.
Louis on the 14th day of June, 1916,
also to instruct the delegates at large
and the District delegates to said con-
yention if such is the mandate OF the
Democratic voters as expressed at the
Primary election, and for the transac-
ton of such business as the convention
NAV deem necessary and proper.
The ratio of representation will be
one delegate from each county and one
additional delegate for each 200 voters
or major fraction thereof cast for Hon.
John T Hamilton for Governor at the
general election in 1914.
Upon such basis the counties IN the
1th Congressional Dist. are entitled to
the number of delegates as set forth
below:
Cerro Gordo 6, Chickasaw 10, Clay
ton IA, Fayette IL, Floyd 5, Howard Z,
Mitchell 5, Winneshiek 10.
All voters subscribing to the funda-
mental principles of Democracy are IN
vited to participate in the election OF
delegates to this convention.
By order of the Democratic State
Central Committee of Iowa at meet
ing held February 2, 1916.
J. w. REYNOLDS, Chairman.
w. l. BRANAGAN, Sec'y.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30
THE WEEK IN PROBATE COURT

Estate OF Morton u. Irant, AIRING
ton. Commissioners notice filed.
Estate of Morton U. Grant, Airing
ton. Inventory filed.
Estate of Alonzo Cooper, Arlington.
Inventory filed
Estate of Henry E. Merrill, Man
chester. Commissioners report filed,
Estate of Merrick G. Wilkins, Ru-
pert. Commissioners report filed.
Estate of Fayette |. Farnum, Man
chester. Will filed for probate. Hear
ing Dec. 7th.
In re Nellie Foster, Sunderland,
Court of inquiry. Order of removal.
In re Martha V. Davis, Landgrove,
Hearing continued to Dec. 1st.
Estate of Edward P. Sheldon, Ru-
pert. E. r. Sheldon, admir-. renders
final account. Decree Of distribution.
Estate Of Morton U. Grant, Airing
ton. Homestead committee appointed
and report returned and accepted.
In re Cressey Capin, Manchester.
Petition for court of inquiry.
Estate of Owen Hanlon, Manchester.
w. E. Tully, admir-, renders final ac-
count.
Estate of Ellen Hanlon, Manchester.
w. E. Tully, executor, renders final
account. Decree of distribution.
Estate of Rose Lee Tobin, Dorset.
Will filed for probate. Hearing Dec.
18th.
Estate of Arthur G. Johnson, Spuy-
ten Duyvil, N. Y. viii filed for pro-
bate. Hearing Dec. 21st.
Estate of James f. Williams, Ar
ington. Designation of agent filed.
Estate of Matilda l.. Shepard, Man
hester. Commissioners report filed.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30
DANDY FOUR CORNERS

The funeral of Silas Reed Harwood
who died at Meriden, Conn, Nov. 21st
was held in the Union Church Friday
Rev. William McIntire officiating The
burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery.
There were many flowers. Some Of
the out of town people who attended
were Mr.. and Mrs. William Beebe Of
Pittsford. Miss Louise NJ. Herrick Of
Rutland, William d. Herrick and
daughter, Zilpha, Of North Dorset,
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Killey of Middle
town Springs, Herbert Blakely, Rob-
ert Blakely, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Mason and daughter of Pawlet, Her
bert Williams and Mrs. McWayne Of
Dorset. Mr. Harwood was the son Of
Rollin J. and Sarah Reed Harwood,
and was born in East Rupert, August
21, 1854. He is survived by his wife,
Hannah Herrick Harwood, one son,
Herrick A. Harwcod Of Meriden, Conn.
,ne brother, Charles A. Hsrwood Of
pawlet, and one sister, Miss Flora
Harwood Of Hampstead, l.. l., all Of
whom attended the funeral.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30
RED CROSS SEALS IN VERMONT
Governor Gates Starts Sale of Red
Cross Christmas Seals in This State

At the request of Mrs. b. H. Stone
chairman of the Red Cross Seal Com
mittee of the Vermont Association for
the Prevention of tuberculosis, Gov
ernor Gates purchased today the first
one hundred Red Cross Seals sold in
Vermont this season. In response to
Mrs. Stones request the Governor
said, Il am enclosing my check for the
first hundred Christmas seals issued
by the Vermont Association for the
Prevention of tuberculosis. | most
heartily approve of the purpose of the
organization, and wish you success in
your efforts to combat the dreaded dis
ease, tuberculosis, in Vermont"
In addition to the endorsement Of
the Governor the Vermont Federation
of Women's Clubs has decided to
abandon the sale of its special seal
this year and urge all of the affiliated
clubs to jump in and push the sale Of
the Red Cross Seal. In most of the
towns, members of the clubs will have
charge Of the local sale.
Moreover most Of the business mems
of the state have en-
dorsed the sale of the seals and prom
ised to cooperate in making it big
success. There is an extra interest in
the sale this year because for the first
time Vermont has an active organiza-
lion for the Prevention Of Tubercu-
osis.
After a careful study of conditions
n the state the association has map
,ed out a definite program for fighting
consumption which has been endorsed
~ the leading physicians and the well
are workers of the state. The re-
urns of the Red Cross Seals will de-
ermine how much of the program can
e put into actual operation.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30

Of this city, former president Of The
Advance Company Since passing In.
to Mr., McAllister's possession, the
paper has appeared somewhat irreRu-
larly two issues having been publish
ed Immediately after the transfer and
two more appearing after fort
nights interval, since when il has not
been published for three weeks. Mr.,
McAllister has been absent from Bur
lington for the past three weeks, and
letters recently received from him by
creditors in Burlington stated that he
was endeavoring to secure the neces-
sary financial backing to return to
this city and make The Advance a live
publication.
"A check drawn upon a Maine bank
and made payable to the editor Of The
Advance, endorsed by Mr.. McAllister,
and cashed by local merchant, prov
ed not to be good. The merchant who
cashed 1t stated yesterday that Mr..
McAllister had written him that he
would personally refund the amount
of the check, and while the local man
says he is not worrying he has never
theless taken the precaution to attach
certain Of the editors office furnish
ings. The Advance Office in the Strong
building was not open yesterday, when
visited by reporter, and it is under
stood that practically all of the fur
nishings and stock have been attached
by the sherir's department, some of it
on writs in favor of Mr. Horton, form
er owner of the paper.
"The Advance received consider
able publicity before Mr.. McAllister
took up the editorial reins, through
the somewhat spectacular departure
from Burlington of its editor, Arthur
Platt Howard"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30
REDUCING THE GLARE FROM
AUTOMOBILE HEADLIGHTS
Three Simple Adjustments are as Ef-
fective as Most Expensive Appli.
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Three Simple Adjustments are as Ef
| fectiye as Most Expensive Appli
anees.
There is rule Of courtesy among
the better class Of automobilists which
teaches, DO as you would be done by,
and It applies with special emphasis "a
the use Of glaring headlights at night
Encouraged by this spirit and by the
passing Of city ordinances against the
use Of glaring headlights in city linn
its, more than a score Of anti-glare
appliances have been put on the sup
ply market within the last few
months. They sell for almost any
amount, from a few cents up to six
or eight dollars. Notwithstanding the
fact that many of these appliances are
open to objection, however, thousands
Of them have been sold, and if the
buyer but knew it he might have used
the adjustments on the lamps to bring
about more satisfactory and efficient
solution of the difficulty without the
expense.
Three operations are necessary in
order to obtain the greatest amount Of
effective illumination and keep most of
the glare out of the eyes of passing
automobilists. They are:
(D Tilt the headlights slightly
downward so that when the car is
standing on the level the center of the
beam strikes the roadway anywhere
from rs to 100 feet ahead 1t has
been suggested that car manufactur.
ers can be of great help in the cam
paign for reducing glare by making
this adjustment when the car is
assembled.
(2) Frost or lacquer the lamp bulbs
from the tip back to within about FIVE
eighths of an inch of the base.
(3) Carefully adjust the lamp to
make the beam of light as narrow as
possible.
Carrying out these suggestions will
result in a light of the greatest in
tensity concentrated on the roadway
at the point where the driver needs the
most light. As the beam of light is
projected downward the intense rays
will not be high enough to annoy or
blind the eyes of passing pedestrians
Or chauffeurs. No device yet invented
,an prevent the beam Of light from
rising when the car comes over the
orow of hill. Under such conditions
each driver should realize the annoy
ince his lamps may cause and dim
hem.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30
WRAPPING TWINE FROM PAPER

Washington, Nov. 27-That wrap
ping twines which give thorough sat
isfaction can be made from paper has
been demonstrated by experiments
made by the Forest Products Labor
atory at Madison, Wis. Several hun
dred packages, each containing me-
dium-sized book, were wrapped and
fastened with the lightest- weight pa
per twine and were mailed to various
points throughout the United States.
Reports show that practically every
package was received in good order
and that in no case was there any
damage which could be charged as
fault Of the twine.
In making twine the paper is cut
into narrow strips which are then
twisted tightly to form cord. The
strength of the twine depends upon the
character Of the paper used and the
process Of treatment. II is well
adapted TO a number Of purposes, but
the foresters say that as yet no salts
factory means has been found for pro-
tecting paper twine from the action of
water and it should not be used where
il will be exposed TO moisture.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30

+ Under the provisions Of the Nation
al Defense Act Of June g, 1915, under
which the University becomes q cav
airy unit, cadets who have completed
/ two academic years Of service and
who have been selected for further
military training by the President Of
the institution and the professor Of
military science and tactics will be en-
titled 70 commutatiou Of subsistence.
! All cadets receive service uniforms
free.
As a reserve officers training corps
unit Of the cavalry branch Of the ser
vice, the government will furnish the
necessary horses, saddles, and other
horse equipment, as well as caretakers
for public animals.
Any graduate who has completed a
course in military training win receive
a commission as a reserve officer Of
the regulars and of the volunteers.
The course of instruction as a cav
airy unit, in addition to theoretical in
struction in various military subjects,
embracing rules Of war, minor tactics,
small arms firing, guard duty etc,
will include an intensive practical
course in equitation and horseman.
ship.
Norwich is a picturesque as well as
practical institution. Its alumni have
been notably successful in scientific
fields. Many have been prominent in
the literary and political world. Its
picturesqueness lies chiefly in its every
day activities. The cadet corps is
noted for energy and red blooded
Americanism. The cadets are daring
riders. and their feats in horseman-
ship are not exceIled by any mounted
in the United States. 1t
has also made a wonderful record in
Workmanship, competing with all the
large institutions in the United States,
and at this time holds the United
States Intercollegiate championship
for outdoor rife practice.
There are two officers of the army
on duty at the University: the presi-
dent, Colonel Ira l.. Reeves Captain
u. S. Army has been at the head of
the institution for the past year, the
professor Of military science and tao
tics and commandant, Major Frank
Tompkins, U. S. Cavalry, served a
tour of three years in this capacity
previously, and has just returned to
the University from service on the
border, where he led the first expedl-
ton into Mexico, and where he was
twice wounded.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30

Former Selectman Elwin j Clogs
ton, Of Williamstown has forwarded
his application 70 Washington ask
ing TO be appointed postmaster. Now
that the Office has been advanced TO
the third class, the civil service stand
ing Of the present postmaster, George
E. Wilber, is no longer in effect. It is
expected that the appointment Of Mr..
Clogston will be made in December, to
take effect at the close Of business at
the end Of the year.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30

Plans for series Of public meet
ings to be held during the coming win
ter were begun at a recent meeting Of
the Board Of Trade directors. It is
expected that there will be four of
thes gatherings at least, and that the
speaker at each will be someone Of
statewide prominence. Among those
whom the directors hope 10 secure are
the Hon. +. S. Brigham, Of st. Al
bans, state commissioner Of agricul-
ture, the Hon. ~ B. Hillegas, Of
Montpelier, state commissioner Of ed
ucation, and the Hon. John w. Tit
comb Of Lyndonville, state fish and
game commissioner.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30
NO ISSUES OF THE ADVANCE
Progressive Paper Hasn't Appeared
For Three Weeks. Fixtures At
tached.

Burlington, Nov. 23-The Free
Press publishes the following
"The Vermont Advance, a weekly
newspaper established in Burlington
about three years ago as the organ of
the Progressive party in Vermont and
which has since advocated, among
other things, prohibition and woman
suffrage, has apparently suspended
publication. The paper was sold
about two months ago to its editor,
Merle MeAllister, by Guy B. Horton,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30

Mrs. Susan Dodge Of East Mont
pelier, was badly burned few days
ago when a pail Of scalding water was
overturned, the contents falling on her
left side She is 76 years old, but will
probably recover.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30

Colonel Ira L. Reeves, president OF
Norwich University, in chapel talk
to the cadets at Mortified, Nov. 25th,
spoke in the highest terms of the work
of President Thomas of Middlebury
College as chaplain of the First YER
mont Infantry on the border. He
stated that rumors to the effect that
Chaplain Thomas had been asked to
resign because of articles he had writ
ten to the papers in which it was al
legged he criticised the President of
the United States, were false.
Chaplain Thomas had talked over
the matter of his contemplated resig-
nation with Colonel Reeves at least a
month before he resigned, and had
frankly stated that he would gladly
remain should the regiment be ordered
across the border, but that under the
the call of duty at Mid
dlebury was strong and irresistible.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-11-30

The completed infrmary at Norwich
University, which was the gift of Mrs
Laura +. Ainsworth of Williamstown
VT, will be officially accepted, and
dedicated on the 9th Of December.
The infrmary is complete in all de-
tails, and Of sufficient size to meet the
present needs of the university, and
for future growth
There is a general reception room,
an operating room, and five ward
rooms. These ward rooms have been
fully equipped by friends of the uni
yersity. Among these may be men
toned Mrs. Mary Gould of Goulds-
vile, the members of the class of 1908,
who have fitted out room dedicated
10 the memory Of Leonard James
Clarkson who died in 1907; Mrs Fred
N. Whitney, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles M.
Davis. Naomi Chapter 0. f. s., Mrs.
Wilbur Brown of Montpelier, and the
brothers and sisters of Charles +.
Duggan, class of '9s, who died in 1908.
Part Of the building is equipped for
quarters for attendants. These quar-
ters include bath, kitchen, dining
room, etc.
DR.. w. B. Mayo Of Mortified, has
been very active in the construction Of
this building and its completion. The
Ainsworth Aid Association, made up
,f ladies Of Mortified, has been very
active the past year in raising funds
-or equipping the infrmary with lin
N. and various hospital necessities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
FORECLOSURE TO BE ASKED
Default of Syracuse, Lake Shore and
Northern Bonds Causes Action

SYRACUSE, n. Y. June 21,-Papers have
been drawn in New York and the court will
he petitioned in few days in foreclosure
on the Syracuse. Lake Shore and Northern
Line OF the Empire United
The mortgage on the Lake Shore is S2,.
100000, and the Knickerhoclter Trust Com.
pany Of New York. is trustee under this
mortgage.
The trust company will at the request
of the bondholders protective committee.
ask for foreclosure proceedings following
the default OF the bonds on May l. Sixty
days being necessary to clapse before these
proceedings can be brought after default,
the latter will come to issue on that day
It is authoritatively stated that the papers
in this proceedings are finished and the re.
ceivers will be asked for at the same time.
II is expected that Justice Andrews will
name c. Loomis Allen and Iiendrict S.
Holden as receivers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
REGULAR READING DIVIDENDS
No Announcement on Much-talked- -of
Melons"


Heading Company directors at their meet,
ing in the Reading Terminal today. de-
c'ared the usual quarterly dividend of ner
cent. on the common stock payable August
w. TO stockholders Of record July 25.
The board also declared the regular quar-.
lerlE dividend Of ! per cent. on the first
preferred stock payable September Il to
stockholders Of record August % and the
regular quarterly dividend of / per cent.
on the second preferred stock, payable July
l"' TO stockholders of record June 90.
The Reading Company directors organ
lzed by re-electing Edward T. Stotesbury.
president; George Zeigler. vice president :
Jay V. Hare, secretary, and H. L. Paisley,
treasurer
Before declaring the dividends. the board
ni directors under the terms Of the plan OF
the reorganization of the company. set apart
sufficient funds for the dividends OF | per
cent. quarterly on the first and second pre-
lerred stocks for the year ending June 80.
1917, out of the earnings of the fiscal year
ending June 30. 1916.
No other announcement was made after
tho meeting. The financial district for
some time past has been expecting that
something would be given out on the read
justmcnt Of the company's capitalization.
the street having had the report from time
to time that some melon" was about to be
cut. Todays meeting was the last until
Scptombcr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
LONDON STOCK MARKET
More Hopeful View Is Taken of Mexi-
can Situation

LONDON. juno 2t.-Thcrc was a fairly
large turnover in securities on the Stock
Exchange today and the markets were
steadlor A more hopeful view was tallen
Of the Mexican situation.
The published decision OF the recent al
lied economic conference In Paris. providing
for drastic measures against the trade Of
the central empires, was approved generally
and had beneficial effect. The giltedgcd
section was quiet The revenue of the
United Kingdom for the week was f5,5t3.-
600 and the expenditure f39.312OOO Sales
of eXChCquer bonds during the period
amounted to fl6.O60 900. The amount Of
treasury bills outstanding was increased by
G1G.9GS 600
a frmer tone was noted in the American
department, and the Canadians were cheer
ful, but Mexican rails and oils displayed
irregularity Home rails hcsitated.
Allied bonds advanced. \ new colonial
government loan was expected. Braailians
were in favor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
SHEAT IMPROVES. Is.
Y : AFTER WEAK START
.,,r bv Commission Houses
By,1ds ad Coverings Cause Rally
Before Close


..Yx BELT WEAih," ~, .thor foro-
essnIoAGC. June iSoiIiovsi SiicMsne "''''
- for SO sn nov, sIng cioudinessi prohnbly
nitro sTEbnrsdayi not much chahEo w
sssssture. rrsettled tonight and ThursdnN;
Nsseip N.ssiy showers; somewhat
EnlGht t,,,--unsettled west tsoplEn,t ,tonisht Shq
N'Ssyi probably ,,srs smowerSiT Thursday; not
fast, issnoWe In tcmreratuTe;. ,d rbrrs
ng..h. sesnsois-Showcrs tonilsnt ptnn;rhf
sa,, shen!InGsstticd tonight and ih"rsuaS'
..Ilppsby showers; w robra sto-showers to-
The DaS"rrb Da1 "rrbl,rsday; not much chahEe III
Ipnscrature;i rs.,tIed tonight and Thursdayi
haqa11 sbowers tonight; Mnrmfa w ""r'"-
pcbaoE M, cooler west ThursuaS'
LOO tuue 21.-Fevershness char
CHI ,be trading In wheat today the
ic'sii.evs ~ being easy After starting loWer
tnal W, favorable weather for harvesting u,
o n'S 'Soutbwest and a drop at hlEetpool
~ = vas partly attributed to lailure u,
vhich "' fair Importance, the market
lndon Save Yesterdays close on buying
fallieu ,,,ission soi houses and covering by
sbor,s, ,.-...,,.o,. aud ,bo
rsore was plenty on tap, however ana the
..nroyement was lost. There was ilo i,n-
rnp..r,ent in the export trade. Leading
oaxnsrts hedged on previous estimates
~ pr,co Current said that the yield
!, v,inter wheat was likely 10 eMueyu o.,
y s,O'I snn bushels. against 566000,OOO bushels
NeYvv according to the Government
thNs In tet5 The weekly report of the
mnu,hoS Rureau noted satisfactory progress
v ~ harvest of that crop operations be.
~ ~ ,,nder way as far north of Kansas, Mis-
~ l..i southcrn Illinois and Virginia. 1t
su' ~ ,bot spring wheat was making salts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-21
DIVIDENDS DECLARED

Eastern Light and Fuel Company, regular
s1srterly Of psT cent, payable July to stock
/ HSffisblrg Light and Power Company. regular
susTterly Of r per cent. on the preferred stock,
pGe General Gas and Electric Company, regular
quarterly Of 1A per, cent. on the cumulative
tstcrTsd stock payable July to stock of record
American Seeding Machine Company. REGULAR
| pcr cent on the common stocks, both payable
juy 10 to stock Of record June 80. Books do
Consolidated Traction Company. regular semi.
annual per cent, payable July III as registered
Westinshousc Electric and Nianufacturing Com
rany regular Quarterly Of ! 4 per cent. on its
ilocks
Lehish Valley Railroad REGULAR quarterly of
~ per cent. on the preferred and 2la per cent.
% tho common stock, payable July S to stock
holders Of record June -
welsbach Company. regular semiannual of 3i5
per cent. on the preferred and regular annual
dividends are payable June 80 TO stockholders Of
Mexican Telegraph Company. regular quarterly
q 2A Psr cent payable July 10 for holders Of
cSSs5s Sas Isso Saa Soptnern T Amsrgqn telegraph
rable July for holders OF record June 30
FId = PER cent. payable June 30 to stock
ef1ns' Central National Bank. regular quar-
Ell per cent, payable July l to holders
Gambia Bank, regular semianpual Of 3 nar
fkpm July g. ~
a,Trs Brothers Company. regular quarterly
IA per cent. on its preferred stock payable
A@lt to holders Of record July II.
ne Island Creek Coal Company, regular quar-
kkig kkig oi Al0O per share on the preferred and
Y @ns on the common stock. payable July l
. stock Of record June 81.
securities Company. scmiannual of 2h per
ehl' payable July 10 to stock of record June
9ssoa Consolidated Mining Company. quar-
sy ot "a share. The previous dividend of 81
.,Ae!Topolltan Trust Company, usual quarterly
r. oper cent; payable June Books close June