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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18
RIGHTS OF THE UNBORN
Judge Wadhams' Defence of Birth
Control Meets Criticism
To tho Editor of The Tribune.

TO tho Editor OF Inc lrloune.
Sir: Judge Wadhams deserves con-
sideration, because he is not only a
justice of the Court Of General Ses-
sions, but also man of ideals. Wheth-
er he could offer any valid reason for
birth contro! may be a question. |
never have heard or read any. 1t is
certain, however, that what he went
out of his way to say is both Illogical
and absurd.
For the sake Of argument. one might
admit the we'll controverted danger of
tuberculosis being transmitted by in
heritance. Yet what conceivable value
can knowledge of the laws of birth
control have to a tubercular man
Isn't society's duty first of all to heal
him, if it can? That can best be done
by outstanding his strength. Second,
to protect others, and surely the wife
as much as the unborn children. II
society won't let him, then it should
provide for him. If woman is rear
ing a family, she is the greatest wealth
giver the state has. France and Eng
land recognize that now. We partially
recognize it in the widows pension.
Birth control enters into the matter as
much as the letter 20" in mice.
Moreover, we know that science as
we'll as history and the experience of
all of us prove that the unborn stand
far too good show and life offers
them far too much to sacrifice them in
a manner which many deem murder.
WINTER RUSSELL.
New York, Oct. 16, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18

violation of some rule of law. More
over, it declared that the commits
sion was body of experts, created
by the Legislature especially to pass
on the technical questions involved
in the business under its jurisdlc-
ton, and that it's judgment there
fore ought to be taken in preference
TO that Of the courts on questions OF
reasonableness.
The case in point involved an Or
Ger to the New York and Queens
Gas Company to extend its mains to
Douglaston, through sparsely set
tied territory from which the re-
turns would be slight. The company
refused to obey the order, contend
ing that it was unreasonable, be-
cause the return on the investment
would be only 215 per cent. The
Appellate Division overruled the or
der of the commission. The Court
of Appeals unanimously decided
against the lower court, sustaining
the commissions order. This de-
cision,o ruled the Court of Appeals,
eff allowed to stand, will seriously
hamper the commissions in the dis
charge of their duties, and go far
toward defeating the efforts of the
Legislature to establish agencies to
regulate the great public service
corporations"
Under this ruling the commissions
will assume for the first time since
a writ of certiorari was granted to
a corporation ordered to make bet
terments the place in the public SER
vice which Governor Hughes visual
lied. 1t is possible that this impor-
tant decision may be overturned by
the United States Supreme Court.
but it seems unlikely, because that
court has taken similar ground in
cases concerning railroad rate regu-
lation. Failing such reversal, the
commissions will have a freedom
sadly lacking hitherto in handling
cases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18
THE. COMPLACENT MIDDLE WEST
Returning Eastern Patriot Finds Snug Prosperity Rejoicing
That He Kept Us Out of War. Germans Deserving
Hughes and the Republican Campaign in Doubt

and other Western centres, for a ma
jority Of the people / saw and talked
with were Democrats. But these Dem
ocrats are very confident of victory.
They give one very specific and very
numerous reason why they think they
will win.
Recently. so Western Democratic
leaders declare, the Germans have
begun to incline toward Wilson. For
this change of heart Colonel Roosevelt
is mostly blamed. The Democrats are
straining every effort to win over the
Teuton vote, and it cannot be ques-
toned that they are meeting with some
success. found q number OF st. Louis
Germans who admitted that wilson was
winning over many of their country
men. :.
Mr. Hughes injured his own candi-
Sacv on his first trip to the Pacihc
Coast. One hears this everywhere
throughout the country he traversed'
and Republicans declare it as openly
a. Democrats. Three Republicans from
Kansas who travelled on the tram
with me declared they would vote LOT
Wilson or stay away from the polls
after having heard Hughes, and they
asserted that Kansas was strong lor
Wilson'S kind Of peace and prosperity
left New York convinced that
Hughes would be our next President
Now I am in doubt. My reasons may
not seem very important, but no one
can 90 into the Middle West just now
and not feel that everywhere the flow
of the tide is toward Wilson.
NJ z. W.
New York, Oct. IT, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18
Of the Right Type
he Editor Of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Mr.. Hughes in his Charleston,
W. Va, address said: 81 desire to con-
slider some of the actions which have
been taken, in order that we may have
fair estimate. The other day il was
that the alternative Of the present
policy OF the Administration was war,
that any one who undertook to criticise
that action must necessarily favor war.
am a man Of peace, and it is because
desire to see American peace safe
guarded that / insist upon a firm and
unhinching maintenance Of American
rights and such policies as will deserve
and hold the esteem of the entire
world. The policy of a sound enforce
ment of known rights Is not policy Of
war. 1t is a policy Of security, of self
respect. When this nation forgets the
dignity of its own citizenship and the
rights Of its own citizens it will enter
upon period of decadence, will invite
insults and will surely end in over
whelming disaster. No party can stand
before the American people and say
that II will not mainta'T American
rights, and propose that this shall not
simply be said, but that it shall be
done"
The sentences quoted clearly dis
cover the fact that, instead of being a
rhetorical politician, their author is a
brainy statesman OF the right type, and
therefore absolutely worthy of the con-
idenco and ballot of every conscien-
tious, mentally sound and truly Ameri-
can elector, be he native-born or natu-
rallied. With Mr.. Hughes at the helm
of state the right man would be in the
right place, beyond a shadow of a
doubt. Z. K. p.
Woodhaven, N. Y, Oct. IL, 1916.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18

three weeks remaining until the cleo
ton is held cannot be expected TO
Weld the information which the pub
lie desires and has a right to have.
The President must be judged on the
fact that he has withheld from scru-
tiny public records which would
prove-or disprove-whether Demo
Gratis were put into jobs under his
Administration which they had no
right to hold. 1t is not within hui
man nature to let such charges stand
if the records would disprove them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18
Fraudulent Voters
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: Since Secretary Lansing's deci-
sion that naturalization is fraudulently
obtained in cases where foreign ale
glance is retained | have not seen II
stated that any effort has been made
TO clear the electoral registers Of such
cases. Undoubtedly there are many
such fraudulent voters. and | beg re-
specially 10 inquire whether the
known fact will not invalidste all cleo
tons. Il. ID. PARKER
Washington. n. O., Oct 10. 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18
e G N Y Has 2.039 Students

Although registration Is Fl Col Col.
plete. the students enrolleS number
iege Of the City Of New ior ~ wear
2.o39. establishing . record. "a far.
the number was 1917. Io"hr s,,menl,
ris Hall. the preparatory dss sisp1
has enrolled Lass. . slight ssS'
over 1918.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18

you can purchase merchspdise ao'
yertiscd in THE TRIBUNE WIN aoso'
lpte safety-for if dissatisfaction re- e,
suIts in any case THE TRIBUNE
guarantees to pay your money oaIA
npon request. No red tape. NO quio-
hing We make good promptly II the
advertiser does not.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18

owned and published daily by The ITO
une Association. New YORK CoiP1 :, 49,,
- p,esi8cnt: Richard II Waldo. seere-
80. = su,er. Treasurer. Address
sr.,s,,,s Ruildlnr. is4 Nassau Street Ne"
x,,E Telephone. Beekman 1000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18
SHONTS ASKS TAX RELIEF
Opposed TO Payment for Rew'a' u
Snow

Snow
In the annual report Of the Ne g., Its
Railways Company Theodore r, I.n az
applies fov relief from the oua sovsl
pavement repairs and snow mon
The obligation Of repairs was 10 -. Ssy
the company, he declares in ]. q , hal
of the horse car on the gron .r,
the horses wore out the irssnmuov,l
Including the repair, snow i, 10 the
city. MIR. shonts figures that pc loss eos
psny is paying 10 per cent OF Is S''
receipts in taxes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18

s,.nscrrpTIoN RATES.-By Mall POST
% outslde Of Greater New YORK
mo F., IS Daily only mo y 20
Daiy = SUI Sun 1nc> as Daily only. NOS > ~ ~
nv nv e s1n / year $50 Daily only; yer.. S'S ~
sr~i,c oniy. c mos .. i-5 sunday ohiy' ''~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-18
1 CANADIAN RATES.

entered at the Postoffee at New ioiN
second class Mall Matter.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22

The Rebekah sewing circle will meet
this week Thursday, the 22nd, in the
forenoon. The brothers are invited to
dinner.
There will be an open meeting OF
the Bennington County Farm Bureau
at G. A. r. Hall on Thursday morn
ing, June 29th, at 10 o'clock, to
which all who are interested in farm
ing are invited to be present.
The recent rains have made ter
rible havoc with the "fat" road. The
mud being very deep and rutted. This
condition continues good part of the
way up to the village limits to the
south.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22

Mrs. Jones Of Chicago, is at her
Mrs, y. X. Millingions
for the summer.
A good number Of summer visitors
have already arrived and some more
are expected soon.
Ida Lewis. who has been selected as
successor To Rev s S. Wood, wiil be-
yin her work July lst
Ch.Idrens Day will be observed next
Sunday with an appropriate program
Ly the pupils Of the day schools un-
der the direction Of the teacher Mrs.
Coolidge and Miss Freda Jones.
News was received last week OF the
serious condition Of John b. Y. Quack-
cnbush Of Hoosick Falls, n. y, from
a severe shock. Mr. and Mrs. Quack-
enbush have been regular summer res
idcnts Of this place for a number OF
wears and own one Of the best cottages
in town. Their many friends extend
their sincerest sympathy,
Rev. Stephen S. Wood preached his
farewell sermon at the Congregational
Church here last Sunday morning on
the text, 1T is finished He reminded
the people that ministers are soon FOR
gotten like old friendships of the past;
and that sermons soon fade from the
memory. Then he urged them that
after his words and his deeds were
all forgotten they would still remem'
her the Christ TO Whom he pointed
them. There was an exceptionally
large audience in spite Of the threaten
| ing clouds and thunder Of the early
rorning. Mr.. Wood has vacation OF
,yer two months before beginning his
new pastorate. He has not yet decd
ed whether he will spend it in the
mountains or at the seashore.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22
CHAUTAUQUA EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING

As the executive committee meeung
Of the Community Chautauqua called
for the 10th inst to talk over arrange
ments for the Chautauqua which is
boxed for Manchester August to =
inclusive, owing to the Indictment
weather. was attended by only a very
few. il was voted to hold another
meeting at the Opera House on the
evening of Friday, June 23rd, at 0
o'clock. at which meeting the chalrmen
Of the different committees were to re-
port the personnel Of their committees
and make further arrangements.
II is desired that every one interest
ed in the Chautauqua make an ehort
20 be present at the meeting called for
the 23rd.
The executive committee is compos-
ed OF the officers and chairman OF the
several committees and are: X. M.
Campbell. LIST vice-pres., Mrs. G. A.
Rich. 2nd vice pres; A. j. Hicks, 3rd
viee-pres; Miss S. n. Cleghorn, Attn
yice-pres; Geo. F. Lawrence, secy'
VIM. II. Roberts, treas; w. n. Shaw
and Frank II. Briggs, chairmen ticket
committee: W. II. Bundy, chairman
ground committee; O. X. Bennett
chairman advertising committee; Miss
Mildred Marshall, chairman play
ground committee,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

The taxpayers of the Town Of Man
chester. Vermont, are hereby notified
that the Tax bill on the Grand List OF
1916 has been placed in my hands for
collection.
A discount of per cent will be al
lowed on all taxes paid within ninety
DAYS from the date of this notice.
At the expiration Of said ninety
days, all taxes remaining unpaid Will
be placed in the hands Of the Collector
Of Taxes for collection, as the law d.
reefs.
Time expires Sept. 18th, 1916.
w. II. ROBERTS,
Town Treasurer.
Manchester Center, VT, June 18th
,o,e 1914
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22
MANCHESTER DEPOT

Mrs. Clarence Curtis is visiting
friends in Bennington.
Miss Celia Reynolds recently spent
a few days with relatives in Benning-
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earle j. Fowler spent
Sunday in Rutland, the guests Of Mrs
Hattie billiard.
The regular meeting of Skinner W
r. c., will be held Friday afternoon at
2:30 o'clock.
There is to be regular convoca'
ton of Adoniram Chapter, X. A. NJ
at their rooms this Thursday even
ing.
Ralph Fleming is back on the de-
livery wagon for T. J. Healey, having
recovered from his recent operation
for appendicitis.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22
Political Advertising

The list of the Offences" OF Hon,
Allen M. Fletcher during his admins
tration as governor, so generously
omitted in the St. Adams Messengers
list of that officials t-ansgressions,
and supplied in the columns OF the
Tribune, has extracted the attention
of the st. Johnsbu-y Calcdonian, and
that esteemed contemporary has been
moved to make--unconsclously, but
nevertheless apprcciably-the greatest
tribute yet paid to Governor Fletcher's
service to the state. The Caledonlan
thinks the legislature of 1912 should
be given credit for the measures men
toned as having been pushed through
the legislature under the leadership OF
Mr.. Fletcher as governor. And that
is precisely the credit that Mr.
Fletcher gives.
From the very outset Mr.. Fletcher
has pronounced the Legislature OF 1872
one of the most efficient, constructive
and faithful general assemblies within
the memory of the recent generation
and he will doubtless regard 1t as
high compliment that an opposing
paper should deem the Offences
named deserving enough to be credited
to the legislature in question. he has
been content TO bear the kicks" aimed
at him by few inspired newspapers
but he is generous enough to give ful
credit TO the lawmakers who so faith
fully cooperated to do what is coming
at this late day TO be recognized as
great service for the commonwealth
Indeed, the friends of Governor
Fletcher know that he is determined
no matter what else happens, that I'M
legislature Of 1912 shall receive thu
credit that it failed TO receive OWNS
To a campaign of Misrepresentation s.
vigorously waged against his admins
tra,ion and all having anything to d.
with it.
A brief summary of this service TO
the benefit Of the people Of Vernon
will be interesting and informing
For instance; -
/ Measures TO equalize the burdens 0
taxation.
Increasing the taxes Of the railroad
bv the sum Of s240,000 bienniaily, an
the taxes Of the express companies D
s25, 900.
Forcing the American Express Com
many 10 pay its taxes like other people
Measures regarding freight demur
, rage for the benefit Of the shippin
public. ,,n..
RELOCATION Of the railroad lobbyist
uho sought 70 dominate Legislator
especially through the senate.
Steps 10 prevent the attorney-ger
eral from acting as ouiier pe'"ee
the railroads and the people
Measures to force the attorney-ger
e,al 10 stop the inexcasable e1pendl
tnre OF $4,000 Of the taxpayer
money biennially for detective erpeni
g. compared TO $1,000 few years az
and $4,000 now.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22
Political Advertising
The Legislature of 1912
From the Vermont Tribune)

Forcing the telephone companies to
abolish charges for unanswered calls,
as in other states, and to stop water
ing" stocks as a basis for increased
charges to patrons through absorption
of rivals and monopoly.
Order for a reduction in various ex-
cessive telephone rates, which Tor
some mysterious reason has not been
enforced, but has been allowed to re-
main indefinitely in the courts.
Saving of thousands Of dollars
through state purchasing system.
Steps to provide adequate school IA
cilities for Vermont youth.
Provision for real public service
commission as at present, and pubic
service law with teeth" in it, to en-
sure better public service.
Steps to prevent reactionary judges
from emasculating popular legislation
and to ensure more speedy justice and
more economy in the courts.
Preparedness for defence through
provision for armories for the use OF
the National Guard.
Legislation for factory inspection,
leading to improved sanitary condi-
tions for workingmen and women In
factories.
Insistence that the voters OF Yer
mont should have the right to nomi-
nate, directly, their own candidates Tor
office.
Legislation to remove dangerous
high voltage electric lines from the
highways of the state through the
medium of the public service commits
sion.
Insistence upon such bonds furnish
ed by state officials as any good busl-
ness man would demand in dealing
with his own affairs.
| Measures to encourage the develop
ment of the water power OF the state
and at the same time reserve the ben
efts ultimately for the upbuilding OF
Vermont industries and the prosperity
Of our people.
The promotion Of conservation OF
Vermont's resources in different de
partments, especially forestry, with
increased publicity for Vermont at
fractions.
One of the greatest achievements OF
any administration since the progress
sive two years Of the governorship o,
the late Hon. Fletcher d. Proctor il
the measure urged by Mr.. Fletcher
during his campaign for the governor
ship, and enacted by the legislature Of
Il9l2, designed to keep Vermont none,
at home and enable our young farmer
and young business men TO start in lif'
for themselves here at home instead
Of being forced TO go TO other states
where millions Of Vermont money ha'
helped TO build up other communities
As the years go by this great move
ment TO encourage Vermont money u
build up the Green Mountain state vii
stand out as one Of the most benefi
cent measures ever embodied in Yer
mont statutes. This one act alone en-
titles Governor Fletcher and the leg
islature Of 1912 TO the gratitude Of al
vermonters.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE-Ts close the estate ]
will sell what is known as the Amss
Brown wood lot on the east side Of
the ROCKVILLE road. The plot which
contains about so acres, has besn
carefully gone over by good judges
and it is said to contain about 2.eee
cords Of hardwood and SEINE spruce
and hemlock. II. C. Reynolds, trustee,
Manchester Depot, VT, Dec. 20. 1915.
36-n
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22
-
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The readers OF this paper VII
,,,.ssed 10 learn that there ~ az ehst
one dreaded disease INA, $3.50 ana
Saen able 10 cure in all It's stages anu
,sst !, ca,arrh Halle catarrh Cure "
,hs only positive cure now khorn
she medical fraternity. Catarrh pens
: constitutional disease, requires Soli
,,,,t,1nnsi treatment Halls Catarrh
$50 i. taken Internally. acting dlreetI.
.pon the blood and mueou. snr,ases ,s os
the system thereby o.su IA ewing
shs ns,isnt strength by building UP .he
contribution and assisting nature 10 90
ing It's work. The proprietor na's
,rueh faith IN its curative poNs,s ~ .'
~. oYey one Hundred Dollars ior any
case that Il fails 20 cure. ssnd TOT h''
Of testimoniais . ~ To.
address y. >. CHENEY d CO. To-
soid By eli DruEgissss fte ,.
Tnhs Halle Family Pilh TOT eon'p
pation-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22

A peculiar thing happened at the
recent session of the Masonic Grand
bodies in Burlington in the elevating
Of an uncle and nephew tothe heads
Of the Grand Lodge Of Masons and to
theGrand Royal Arch Chapter. Henry
II. Ross Of Rutland was made Grand
Master of the former after having
served IA years as Grand Secretary,
and James Ross Roberts of Burling-
lington. his nephew, was chosen as the
Grand High Priest of the Royal Arch
Grand body.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22
CARD OF THANKS

At this time we wish TO thank all
our friends and neighbors for the
many acts Of kindness and words OF
sympathy expressed TO US during our
recent affliction in the sudden taking
away Of our husband and father, and
especially TO the Sons Of Veterans and
the Auxiliary Corps.
Mrs. Ida Wilder.
T. A. Wilder.
Chas. Wilder.
Hugh Wilder.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22

Everybody's friend-Dr. Thomas
Eclectic Oil, the great household rem
edy for toothache, earache, sore
throat, cuts, bruises, scalds. Sold at
all drug stores. 25c and SOC. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22

See that your lamps are all lighted
Mr.. Auto man. There should be three
of them lighted, two in front and one
behind. This will be good thing for
you 10 remember.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22

The Barre Times Of last Thursday
had a special edition Of 20 pages
Something Of an effort TO publish 20
page newspapers.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22

The Democrats did the trick in St
Louis at their recent convention
They did not waste much time in
Iockeying but re-nominated the pres
emit jnsumbents, Wilson and Marshall
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22
MARRIED
MARRIED
DIED

SLADE:--In Bondville, June 10,
1916, Mrs. Bernice Slade, widow Of the
late Ora Slade, aged AZ years.
HARD--In Arlington, June H. 1916,
Miss Elizabeth Hard, aged so years.
PARkS-ln Dorset, June 10, 1916,
Mrs Gertrude Parks, aged "a years.
McWAYNE-In Manchester Center,
June 16, 1916, Mrs Sylvester Nc
Wayne.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22

FOR SALE OR RENT-A new
house, nine rooms, eleven closets, open
place, kitchen range and set tubs,
steam heat, bath room, hot and cold
water, electric lights, all modern con-
veniences, on new and quiet street and
no dust. Terms moderate. DR.. +. l..
Wyman, Manchester Center, Vt. 10
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22

BOY for summer TO work in dairy
and on farm. Apply TO W. ]. Buskirk,
"Half Way Farm" Manchester, Vt. II
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22
HELP WANTED

FARM HELP - Man wanted for
work on farm by the month. Apply
TO w. j. Buskirk, Half Way Farm"
Manchester, Vt. lV-tI
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1916-06-22
The Manchester Journal

Entered in the poEtofice at Man
chester, Vt, as second class matter.