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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
MANUFACTURERS PLEDGE.
Conservation OF Platinum, searcest OF
Metals, Upheld by Resolution,

When a metal comes 20 be 40 scarce
that manufacturers are willing to pass
resolutions pledging themselves 10 aid
in IT'S conservation, II means that there
is time ripe for the study OF sub
stitute. Platinum now comes under
such close observation on the part OF
IT'S users that its limited stock In this
country will be under the ban of care.
full and thoughtful consumption In or
der to prevent any exhaustion OF the
supply.
The use OF platinum by jewellers. II
is true. is In considerable quantities,
but Il is also used by manufacturers OF
electrical goods. and also In the CON
struction Of many parts Of telephone
and telegraph equipment The con
sumption OF platinum may be est
mated in a general way by the figures
at present obtainable: in 1914 the
United States imported about $4,000
troy ounces, and only $4,000 troy
ounces In the succeeding year, an
equal number Of ounces being recov-
cred by refiners of gold bullion and
blister copper. while about 10000
ounces we're derived from the refining
of various forms OF scrap such as old
jewelry and old dental work That in
fact, is the reason that so many adver-
tisements have appeared in the news.
papers bidding for old gold-filled teeth.
That there is scarcity of the metal
may be seen from the comparative
prices. ranging from s2S00 per troy
ounce in 1907 to 50-s11000 In
1917. A relatively large amount of the
metal is consumed in chemical appli-
cations as in electrolytical processes,
and much is subject to both electrolyti-
cal and chemical changes in the ad
vancement of the chemical industry.
The value of platinum in its IN.
dustrial use is chiefly due to It's very
high melting point, and its chemical
inactivity in such conditions where 1t
is applied 1t is also very malleable
and ductile, being easily worked into
the many varied forms so often re.
quired, and in numerous instances has
had no alternative to serve in its
place.
At the present time, chemical en-
gineers are searching for substitutes
which can be used safely in place Of
platinum, and 1t is expected, at the
next convention of American chemists.
that new developments will be re-
vealed which will be Of inestimable
value to the chemical, electrical den
tai and jewelry fields of industry. The
of the chemical en-
gineer in the development Of such a
in the development Of
for almost all of the ma
terials which have become scarce in
this country because of the war-con-
tinues to be noticeable because Of the |
rising importance which the chemical |
engineer has obtained since the coun-
try was thrown upon its own resources.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
FOR YOUNG FOLKS
Sleepy Time Story About a fa-
nous Race Between Animals.
SLOW POKE CAME IN AHEAD.

ms Trial of Speed II 10 Well 20 Keep
Moving at the s~ittsst Rs.s--ito~ .
smsr, Little Bssst Came TO Griei BY
His Own Csreiessnssa.
Well. sald Uncle Ben TO Little Ned
and Polly Ann. am going 10 tell you
about
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
SAVING GASOLINE.
How Autoists Can Economic on Their
Fuel.

Fuel.
A writer in the Farm and Fireside
says
"Since the high cost Of living has be.
gun seriously to include the price OF
gasoline | have been seeking to devise
ways and means by which greater
mileage can be obtained. A few Of my
experiments have proved SO successful
that | will give them for the benefit OF
other motorists.
IF one will remember to leave the
cut-out open when coasting along I'M
dulating country roads the engine may
be cut off completely without fear OF
bursting the muliler. The slight exer-
tion OF energy necessary to throw the
switch off and on will, In days run
ming. save considerable amount Of
fuel
Driving on pavement and city
streets one can also be economical by
shutting off the engine half block or
more before the stopping place is reach
ed 1t is quite unnecessary and harm
full as well to tax the motor with gas,
only to jam on the brakes at the curb a
moment later. The natural impetus OF
the car will carry it much farther than
one realizes.
"A strong spark may be employed to
strengthen the motive power OF the
gasoline. inexperienced drivers too
often leave their spark lever below Its
point of highest efficiency, thereby over.
heating the motor and reducing the
speed value Of the open throttle
Through these and similar simple
devices | am getting an average OF six
teen miles to the gallon"
Two Of Q Kind.
A man can hide a secret from his
wife about as easily as he can his
packet rloney.-Judge.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
Game Of Garibsldi,

In playing this game II must be re-
membered that Garibaldi does not con-
tain 'e's;" therefore no word containing
the letter &c" must be used in answer
Ing the questions asked.
All the players sit In circle, and the
game begins by one asking his left
hand nelghbor, what will you give to
Garibaldig" and the answer must be
given before the leader finishes waving
his hand slowly three times or forfeit
must be paid. Then the one questioned
turns to the one next to him on the
left and asks him the same question,
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
AUTO NOTES..
How the Autoist Should Care For
Rubber Tubes.


II Is difficult sometimes to determine
Just when a tube is unfit for further
use. PorOsity In tube usually indi-
Gates that it has attained It's three
score and ten. At this stage very
small cracks can be observed In the
rubber If 1t is stretched and examined
carefully. The next development Is
splitting when the air pressure be-
comes too great for the tube to bear.
IL the rubber in tube is "live" 1t
may successfully bear as many patches
as a beggars coat. But due care must
be exercised In the INFLAMMATION Of
the patch to the tube that too large
portion of the tube around the patch
is not cured. If portions Of the tube
have been overcured in patching oper-
atoms disaster is sure to follow.
Lack OF proper care Of the tube is
responsible for most of the troubles
tire users experience. Sufficient tale
between casing and tube prevents the
generation OF heat, which vulcanizes
the tube to the fabric Of the casing.
Tube splitting is occasioned by the
slipping of the tube between the casing
and the rim, which soon results in
pinch" The remedy Is careful apply
ing.
The protection of spare tubes Is
matter that many tire users pass over
too lightly. Usually spare tubes are
folded and carried In the tool box.
where they may come In contact with
grease, oil and tools.
The grease and oil greatly impair the
quality OF the rubber, while the tools
many times cause the tubes to become
chafed and wsrn and unfit for use.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
How 10 orsak Yourself OF the Habit Of
STAN msriro.

when you begin to stammer simply
stoS speaking for moment and begin
again slowly. Afflicted ones say they
break the habit by singing whatever
they want 10 say as soon as they be-
gin to stammer General constitution
al treatment win help also.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
Fairy Godmother

Fairy Godmother.
Dear fairy godmother please come
And wave your wand for mol
want TO find the very place
The rainbow's end may be.
! want the little echo boy.
Who hides behind the wall,
To come and play-and not TO just
Answer when ! call!
Philadelphia Record.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16

and ~ on around the circle, For In
stance. one would give sun, one a
book. one sword and belt This last
having an 70" In Il. forfeit mus, be
given.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-08-16
When Friends Meet.

When the camera man is abroad be
secs many things II interest along the
way. The meeting Of the two little girls
The Washington herald., 1917-11-22
JACK ROSS IS HERE
FOR TURNER BOUT

Jack Ross, the Greek midd,e-weigfit
wrestler. who meets Joe Turner. the
local mailman in a finished bout at
the Lyceum Theater tomorrow night,
arrived here last night looking to be
in the best Of condition. Ross was
confident that he could again defeat
the local grappler and claims that
he does not believe he will have any
trouble in making the agreed weight
OF 15S pounds at 3 o'clock
Ross defeated Turner two weeks
ago. in one of the toughest and
fastest bouts that has ever been wit
messed in this city. The Greek agreed
to give Turner a return match at
the middle-weight limit of poundage,
but Turner ran out of this affair
which was scheduled for last week.
Turner claims that he injured his
right ankle while training and could
not have did himself justice il the
bout had been held. Turner stated
last night that he is in tip top shape
and will have no excuse TO offer II
he is beaten tomorrow night
The Washington herald., 1917-11-22
'Usaacs" to Have Star
Basketball Line-Up

Allentown, Pa, Nov. H.-With If
teen games already scheduled and
several more in sight. prospects are
bright for a very successful bas-
kctball season in the United States
army ambulance service concentration
camp here.
The scheule includes games with
m1ny of the most prominent uni
yersities and colleges of the East:
January 2, Lehigh at Bethlehem;
January 8, Lafayette at Allentown;
January Z, Yale at Allentown; JAM
uary II, Niagara at Allentown; jan
uary II. Rochester at Allentown; jan
uary 19, Swarthmore at Allentown;
January 26. Penn State at State Col
Iege.
February 7. Georgetown at Allen
town; Febreary II, Pittsburgh, at AL
lentown; February 16. West Point at
West Point; February q, Dartmouth
at Allentown; February g. Lafayette
at Easton; Marchc 2, Cornell. at Al
lentown; March IS, Princeton at Al
lentown.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-22
AMBULANCE ELEVEN
DEFEATS MUHLENBERG

Allentown. Pa. Nov. H.-In prepara-
ton for their two biggest contests
this season. the battle with Camp
Meade at Reading next Saturday aft
ernoon, and the grand championship
game with Georgetown University in
Washington, D. c., on Thanksgiving
Day. the United States Ambulance
eleven was put through a hard scrim-
mage game at the Muhlenberg Col
lege field this afternoon.
The game with the men from Meade
promises to prove one of the real diff
hcult numbers on the schedule. and
silent Dud" Clarke, the coach, is
not allowing his men to make any as
sumptions. In addition to a battle
with the third-string men. he put the
regulars through an entirely new
group of plays, which will be tried
out for the first time in the attack
on the men from Admiral Saturday.
While the regulars and the reserve
men were trying out the new plays,
the second eleven Of the Ambulance
squad challenged and played the
Muhlenberg College eleven and in a
0-minute battle the Soldiers scored
three touchdowns with little difficulty
The Washington herald., 1917-11-22
FIVE RED SOX NOW
in UNCLE SANS NAVY
Baseball Sure to Miss Barry. Shot
ten, McNaIIy. Shore and Lewis
from Hub City Lineup.

It's only a year ago that We were
all reviewing a certain world series
and telling about the exploits of the
Boston Red Sox. the best team Of
money players" ever gathered to-
gether.
And it's only a few months ago
that this same outfit was coming
League, trying TO overcome a handi-
cap established by a team superior
in mechanical ability.
There are five members of this club
who very probably won't be seen
cavortinE over American League dia-
monds this year for the simple rea-
son they have given their services
to Uncle Sam.
Down at Boston Navy Yard after
November Is, Jack Barry. manager
OF the Red Sox, and the biggest
world series money winner in base
ball. is a yeOman and with him are
three of his teammates. Chick Short
en-. utility fielder of the Sox: Mike
McNally. utility infielder. and Ernie
Shore, the string bean right-handed
pitcher.
And out in the Mare Island Navy
Yard at San Francisco. Duffy Lewis,
regular outfielder and one of the he
roes Of he 1916 world series, is doing
his bit in a jackie uniform.
Another member of the Red SOx is
awaiting his call for government serv-
ices. He's Dick Hoblitzell, crack first
hlseman Cf the SoN, who will serve
III the IcnlaI Reserve Corps.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-22
SPORTS WILL BOOM
within few MONTHS
Athletics Were Jolted in Canada Be-
cause of War. but They Are
on Sure Footing Now.

After a year of war, IL peace does
not come before that time, the United
States should drift back to its nor
NAL level as a lover of sports.
This is the opinion of a good many
men well up in different branches of
sports. particularly baseball.
When the realization of what war
really meant dawned on the people
of these great United States of ours
there was a tendency toward that
panicky feeling which comes with tht
knowledge of a big undertaking and
its cost.
People everywhere were inclined to
lean toward retrenchments up and
down the line. Manpulators boosted
prices in nearly every direction and
a good many folks predicted that
sports, particularly professional
sports, were doomed to take an in
definite rest
But a returning confidence is al
ready felt up and down the sports
Rialto. Baseball men in the major
leagues have agreed that a discon-
tinuance of the great national pas
time is not demanded, and they are
planning to go ahead just as they
have for the past fifteen or twenty
years, governing their activities ac-
cording to the conditions under which
they will have to operate.
Baseball in the major leagues must
be kept alive, they say, and since
government oficials. from President
Wilson down. have recommended a
continuance of the various branches
of sports, they feel that they have
the government behind them.
An instance which illustrates the
panicky condition brought about
when war was declared can be found
in the action OF manS colleges in
calling of football schedules and de-
Gliding to discontinue all varsity
sports. Yet the colleges came back
to football this fall. and they are
a greater line that ever before. 1t is
sports for all now, instead of sports
for highly developed few.
In Canada, shortly after England
entered the war in 1914. sports suffer-
ed for time. But within a year they
came back as strong as ever, and
Toronto furnishes several illustrations
of this fact.
Toronto was the best paying town
in the International League this year.
and a sports writer from the big
Canadian city recently offered the in
formation that sports are just as live
ly in all branches now as they were
before the war commenced, and this
desipte the fact that between $1,000
and 1000 of the flower Of Torontos s
young manhood has crossed the water
to fight with the English and thou
sands of other Canadians in France.
Sports in all branches stand out dis
tinctly along three lines:
First of all. they offer healthful rec
reation for those who indulge in them.
Second, they are the natural outlet
for pent up energy. and last, but not
least. they afford amusement and en-
tertainment for millions Of people,
young and old.
The nation cannot sit down and
brood, day in and day out, over the
war or the horrors. 1t must continue
on a constructive plan ana along nor
NAL lines, and sports count most heav-
lily in this direction.
Canada came back to her own in
sports after a single year of depres-
sion. The United States can and
should do the same.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-22
BOWIE ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-selling; 2year-olds; five and
one-halt iuriongs. Corydon, ia: Nominee, lO7 ;
sunny Hill, los; Vocabulary l04; sJuanita m,
100; Green Grass. l09; UmatiIla, los; AFRICAN
Arrow. 100; Star Wort lo4; sRuthie NJ, ";
Phalerian. 100; June Bug. los; 'Moosehead, rO4 !;
'Amackassin, lo4.
SECOND RACE-Cldming; 4-year-olds and
upward; one and one-eighth miles MaIhour.
ia; Amphiou. Ill; March Court, lo6; Good.
wood, Ill; Billy Oliver, Ill; Lady Edwina, l03 ;
Maxtms Choice. IN; Star Gaze, Ill; Buzz
Around, los. Goodwood and Maxim's Choice
Watts entry
THIRD RACE-The Flight Handicap: all
ages; six and one-haf furlons. Startling, la;
Water Lady. ITO; Meliora, 1o2; Hauberk IN;
Between Us. lo4; Sandale, 100; Fenmouse, liz !;
Baboock. Io2.
FOURTH RACE-The Capitol Handicap: all
ages; one mile. Gex, 1ls; Shooting Star, l7 |;
Barry Shannon. 10; Airman, lT; woodstone,
l0e: Right, log.
FIFTH RACE-Selling; 3year-olds and up
ward; one mile and twenty yards. Sky Pilot,
lH; Christie, 100; Bond los; Master Karma
lo4; peep Sight, 100; sRingling II, lol; Lady
Bob. ~; Tie Pin, C5.
SIXTH RACE-Claiming; 4-year-olds and up-
ward; one and one-eighth miles, Sam Slick. III .
Batwa. ll1i 'RoseWater, 1o3; Little England, III ;
Baby Sister, N; sstalwart Helen, los: King
Hamburg. III; Mamie McDee, los,
SEVENTH RACE-Claiming: 3-year-olds and
upward; one and one-si1teenth milea CAPTAIN
Ray, ll0: 'Comacho. lo2; sEuterpe loa: Iucky
II. ilo; Tie Pin. los; Early Morn, Il0; PRO
gressiye, l5.
.Aprrentice allowance claimed.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-22
MARINE ELEVEN TO
TRAVEL in STYLE
Regiment Band to Make Trip with
Mahan's Team-Boy Scouts
to Usher.

When the big delegation of Marines
from the League Island Yard depart
from Philadelphia for the Capital to-
morrow, they will travel in real style,
for the Navy Special" a train of
eight parlor cars, will bring the team
and its rooters to the game.
Accompanying the team is the First
Regiment Band of 40 musicians, all
members of the Marine Corps. and all
prepared to play to the limit to in
spire Eddie Mahan's team, II music
will do it, when it clashes with the
319th infantry champions Of Fort Lee
at American League Park on Satur-
day.
This band Is comprised entirely OF
former University of Kansas musi-
clans, and when war was declared,
the organization enlisted as a unit
and was mustered into the Marine
Corps. By a coincidence the band
will be performing in the grand stand
for two of its own members, as Pea
nut" Peacock and Dale are both skill
ed musicians as well as members OF
the football squad.
In addition the Pennsylvanians will
carry along their own mess sergeant
and commissary OUTFIT and II proper
arrangements can be completed. the
football followers will have an op-
portunity to see how the sea soldiers
cook their Chow" while in the field.
H. H. Grogan, chief scout master
for the District, yesterday notified the
officers in charge of the game that
100 Boy Scouts from the District will
be on hand to see that the guests are
properly seated.
Camp Lee will send a trained cheer
ing chorus of go men to lead the
applause. They will be on the Pig
skin special'' which will be due in
Washington with players and rooters
on Saturday morning.
Eddie Mahan Joined his moleskin
companions at the afternoon practice
yesterday and Coach Bob Folwell
wired last night that the team will
be in the finest of shape when the
whistle blows on Saturday. Present
plans are for the Marines to arrive
here tomorrow afternoon and indulge
in light signal practice at either the
White Lot or on the grounds of Gal
laudet College.
The Camp Lee lineup has been oe
cided upon, but until the team arrives
| in Washington it will not be dis
closed. Lee has been practicing a
number of the trick plays that have
| featured Georgia Techs remarkable
season and expects. to spring a sur
prise on the Middies.
Mrs. George Barnett, wife of the
cOmmandant of the U. S. Marines,
! yesterday extended official Invitations
to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and the
women Of the Cabinet to act as
patronesses and with the prominent
society leaders already listed. a big
delegation from Capital social circles
will be in the stands for the kickoff.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-22
HOPES NOT GIVEN UP
FOR REDISTRICTING
Barrow Working Among the West
em Leagues-Special Meet
ing to Be Called.

New York, Nov. 2l--The proposition
TO redistrict minor league territory
may have been knocked cold at the
annual National Association meeting
in Louisville. KY, last week, but the
sponsors Of the idea apparently, are
not yet reconciIed to a Knockout. Ed
ward J. Barrow, president OF the In
ternational League, has not yet re-
turned from Chicago, whittier he went
Immediately after the conclusion OF
the Louisville conference. In the
Windy City Barrow doubtless has
been in close touch with Al Tesrney.
who alope stood with him when the
question came TO a vote.
Teaney as yet has not given up
hope OF that phase Of minoT league
territorial readjustment which direct
ly interested him. He is still fight
ing spiritedly for territorial Tcadjust-
ments among the Western, Three-l
and Central Leagues. Al has an
nounced a meeting which he hopes
will be jointly attended by the club
owners OF these circuits, for Chicago
the week Of the annual meeting ot
the American League in that city. Ba
johnson has called his meeting fof
Wednesday, December IL.
Tearney's scheme doubtless will find
hearty cooperation from Ban John
son, one of the greatest powers OF the
organized game. II territorial re-
vision can be effected in this instance
it may pave the way to another
move for the bigger idea. Meanwhile,
il nothing toward a betterment Of his
present circuit can be accomplished,
it will not be astonishing IL the Bar
row colleagues agree 10 the wisdom
OF his suggestion to cease operations
for 1915 at least. Il not for the dura-
tion OF the war
Class distinctions IN the minor
leagues were established years agu
on a ratio Of population basis and
have obtained since, despite changing
census figures. The Western L.-cUe
today has no Just claim for higher
I classification than the Cen raj league.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-22
HAVANA WILL Be The
MECCA FOR HORSEMEN
Two Tracks Have Called of Winter
Racing; Tia Juana May
Follow Suit.
By ARTHUR sTRoWE.

by ARTHUR SThO"E.
The racing game this winter is to
be very much curtailed. Two tracks,
perhaps three. will see winter rae
ing. They are Havens and New Or
leans, and possibly Tia Juana.
Juarez will not see the thorough
breds this winter-perhaps not again
until the end Of the war.
The passport difficulty caused the
owners of the Juarez track to an
nounce that they would not attempt
to hold a meet this year. The regu-
lations require each person crossing
into Mexico to obtain q passport on
the American side and on the return
to the United States to obtain an
other in Mexican territory. This must
be done daily. The long delay in get-
ting these Official papers, the pro-
moters believe, would cause hundreds
to remain away from the track and
therefore the meet. II 1t had been
run. would have only resulted in loss.
The same conditions may apply to
Tia Juana, and an early announce
ment is expected on the decision
whether q meet will be held there or
not this winter.
While most Of the horses will be
shipped to New Orleans for the forty
days meeting there, which begins
next month. Havana will probably
be the mecca for horsemen. The cli-
matte conditions there and the fact
that the sport Will run 100 days or
more. including Sunday racing, will
cause many horsemen to ship to
Cuba.
The racing on the Metropolitan Cir
cult, which will close with the pres
cnt meet at Bowie, has been more
successful than any year since the
ban on betting was placed. The at
tendance at all the tracks was good
and horsemen were given liberal
! purses.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-22
KING AND MADDOX
\ BEST WITH CUES

The first half Of the 200-point con-
test in pocket billiards was played in
the Grand Central Parlors last night
between George King and Luther
Maddox representatives as the home
team, and Charles B. Pumphery and
August Reinhardt representing the
Southeast Billiard Parlors.
The latter were accompanied by a
host of rootefs and made the welkin
ring with cheers at the finish when
their champions had rolled in 100 to
IS for their opponents. H. J. Kale
acted in a very efficient manner as
referee and will conclude as such on
Friday, November 80, when the second
half will be rolled on the tables at
the southeast parlors.