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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05
BASEBALL.
STORIES.


Manager Stallings has more outfeld-
ers than any team in either league.
Willie Doak, the Cardinals spitball
pitcher, is in grand shape again.
Massey, the Braves utility second
baSeman, is a former University Of
Texas player.
War shouldn't have any terrors for
umpires. Besides being umpires, most
Of 'em are married men.
Pitcher Garry Fortune has been res
turned to the New London club by the
Philadelphia Nationals.
Charlie Doom hassretired from base
ball, and is making a success Of selling
automobiles in Philadelphia.
Tony Marhefka, who was with New
London last year, has quit baseball
and joined Uncle Sans army.
The order of the war can committee
cutting off the supply of canned goods,
does not include ball players.
Hughie Jennings and Jimmy Gala
han are having some trouble in getting
their teams started this year.
Gus Hetling, recently released by
Wichita Of the Western league, is
playing third base for Rockford Of the
Three-I.
Lee Magee says there is no chance Of
his ever being drafted. He says he
is blind, and his batting average will
prove it.
Lawry, the Athletics young second
baseman, who has taken on needed
weight, is now physically fit to stand
the pace.
Dick Buckley, whom old-timers will
remember as great catcher many
years ago, is one Of the ticket takers
at Forbes field.
Besides doing most of the catching
for Pittsburgh, Bill Fischer, one-time
Brooklynite, is doing quite a little
Of the stick work.
The birds who are trying to fill
Honus Wagner's shoes are having
about as much success as a submarine
in the Wabash river.
Jack WARRIOR is pitching fine ball for
Jack Dunn's Orioles. The little under
hand finger pitched two shutout games
within the last ten days.
Benny Kauff, who was q coal miner
before he turned his talents to the ma
tional pastime, is perhaps one of the
hardest of ball players.
Pitcher George Mogridge of the New
Yorks has more kinds of delivery than
any living pitcher. He can throw over
hand, side arm and underhand.
Leon Ames is not so unlucky as he
used to be. 1t was his own hit that
won the game for the Cardinals over
the Giants in ten innings on May Is.
John McGraw candidly admits that
the Brooklyns- are the Giants most
dangerous rivals. McGraw saws that
Robbie's pitching must be overcome.
Lee Foil believes In the one-catcher
system, and Steve O'Neil will do all
the backstopping for the Indians as
long as he is able to stand on two legs.
Charley Rigler, National league nm
pire, was ready for a try at the
trenches in France. but a twisted fin.
ger, bunged up in a ball game years
ago, caused his rejection.
Manager Jennings Of the Detroit
Americans says that major league clubs
waste $4,000 a year. That's nothing
compared with what the fans waste
paying to see some Of the games.
Chick Gandil, formerly of Cleveland
is getting quite popular with the Chi
cago fans. Everybody agrees that Pres.
ident Comiskey of the White Sox made
wise move when he acquired Chick.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These
Ugly SHOTS.

There's no longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the
prescription othine - double strength - is
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-double
strength-from your druggist, and apply
little of 1t night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
that more than one ounce is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine, as this is sold under guarantee Of
money back If 1t fails to remove freckles.-
Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

The Red Sox were some time get.
ting an army sergeant to drill them.
but have landed good one at last.
He is A. B. Hoffman, who was man
ager and pitcher on the United States
army all-star team In 1914 and 1918
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05
Confident.

"We need brains in this business,
young man."
"Your business shows it, sir. That
is why I am offering you my services"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05
PULLS UNIQUE STUNT

The unique feat of being the
only one to handle a ball, yet
being able to retire the side and
end the game, was performed
by Pitcher Jim Bagby of the In
dams, against Clark Griffith's
Senators.
With two out in the ninth,
runners on second and third and
Morgan up, Bagby replaced
Fred Coumbe. Jim only pitched
one ball, Eddie poking it right
back at the Tribes pitcher. Bag
by picked it up and beat Nor
gan to the bag, thus being the
only man to handle the ball.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05
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HAROLD soMERs, $50 DE kALB AVE-, sRoouVNv q u
mH EE@Ah~A Watson Il. Coleman, Wash
I'm Il Il ~ ington, DC. Books free. High
b ~ , muv ~ est references. Best rceuleAr
w. N. w., Minneapolis, No. 25--19t7-
Out of His Size.

Lady (entering bank, very business
like)-I wish to get a Liberty loan
bond for my husband.
Cerk-What size, please?
Lady-Why, don't believe Know
exactly, but he wears fifteen shirt
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

is the
Earl Hamilton 1915 Of the best
shoulder failed
him last given new contract this with salary cut and
faithfully While working
middle
uniform
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05
CLIMBED STAIRS
= ON HER HANDS
Too Ilto Walk Upright Operation
Advised. Saved by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

This woman now raises chickens and
does manual labor. Read her story:
Richmond, Ind.-''For two years n
was so sick ard weak with troubles
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05
Twenty-Five Years.
Experience With This
Kidney Medicine

It is quarter of century since in
PRODUCED DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root to
my trade and they all speak very favor
ably regarding it, and some friends said
it is the best medicine they have ever
used. The sale we have enjoyed on the
preparation and the splendid reputation
that it feels is positive proof that it La
one of the most meritorious remedies on
the market. Very truly yours,
F. E. BRITTON, Druggist. !
Nov. 2Sth, l91G. Jonesboro, Tenn
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do For Won
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Cos
Binghamton, N Y, for sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You win
also receive booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores-Adv
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

Do not think that you can approach
a mans heart by treading On his toes.
Youths Companion.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

There are 20 national bird reservar-
tions, of which 67 are in charge Of the
department of agriculture.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

Chick Gandil, formerly of Cleveland.
is getting quite popular with the Chi
cago fans. Everybody agrees that Pres
ident Comiskey Of the White Sox made
wise move when he acquired Chick.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

Manager Jennings Of the Detroit
Americans says that major league clubs
waste $4,000 a year. That's nothing
compared with what the fans waste
paying to see some of the games.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05
GIANTS EASY FOR DEMAREE

Observation-Disclosures
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

John McGraw candidly admits that
the Brooklyns- are the Giants most
dangerous rivals. McGraw SAYS that
Robbie's pitching must be overcome.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

Charley Rigler, National league UNI
pire, was ready for a try at the
trenches in France. but a twisted fin.
ger, bunged up in ball game years
ago, caused his rejection.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-07-05

Leon Ames is not so unlucky as he
used to be. 1t was his own hit that
won the game for the Cardinals over
the Giants in ten innings on May Is.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
CAPT. PEARCE HEADS THE
&. A. Il. FOR NEXT YEAR

Salina. May 49, Capt A. G.
Pearee of Junction City viii head
the Kansas G. A. r for the next
year. having been elected department
commander. The other officers fol-
low Senior vice commander, w. n.
Johnson, Salina junior vice COM
mander. Samuel Baughman. Cha
mute chaplain. W. J. Magtagon,
Earlton.
The Sons of Veterans elected the
following Officers for the ensuing
year. Frank w. Russell Lacrosse.
division commander. Delegates TO
the national encampment at Boston
in August are A. f. Reynolds, abb
lene; Meade Lewis, wichita, and
Walter L. Payne. Topeka
The Woman's Relief Corps elect
ed officers for the coming year as
follows: Mrs. Melissa Hoffman, Par
sons. president; Mrs. Laverne Will
hanson. Newton. senior vice presi-
dent. Chanute will entertain the
next encampment.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
CLAIMS CURE
FOR U-BOA1S
Has Device He Thinks Will Save the
Ships
TORPEDOES TO BE HARMLESS
Announces That All Vessels Can he
Equipped Easily So They Cam
not BE Injured Even at
Short Range
ToRrEDoEs TO BE HARMLESS

New York, May 23.-Hudson
Maxim announced today he had in
vented and perfected device when
will make ships immune from dan
gers of the submarine. He said that
torpedoes. even when fired at close
range and striking their targets,
would explode harmlessly against
the hulls of their intended victims.
The inventor made the announce
ment at luncheon given in Brook
lvn. He asserted that the invention
soon will be demonstrated by the
government, which already had
been advised of the details
THE invention is practical for
every type of vessel" he said. 1T
can be applied within few months
at comparatively cheap price to
the hulls of ships already construct
ed. The only change necessary III
vessels already built will be slight
in their beams. My
device is of solid material and en-
circles the entire ship from bow to
stern. 1t in no sense or manner re-
sembles either a screen or net.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
May End Recruiting
After Registration Day
DRAFT TO BE USED
II Regulars and Guard Lack Men
Then They Will BE Supplied
by Extending Draft--Iess
Than Half Quota Raised

Washington. May % An volun-
teering for army service may stop
June and the government may fill
up the regular army and the ma
tional guard units by the draft That
this policy is being seriously con
sidered and probably will be adopt
ed by the war department became
known today. 1t means that those
who desire to volunteer must step
up" to the recruiting officer right
away else they may find the road
to volunteering closed.
BY leaving the door open to vol
unteering until that time, every one
who wants to volunteer has abund-
ant opportunity to do so, as the reg
ular army needs more than 10000
recruits and the national guard
units even more than that number.
Permission for the guards to re-
cruit to war strength was given only
last week, however.
While there has been much out
cry against selective CONSUMPTION
and for volunteering, the results
over the country thus far have not
been a very strong argument for the
volunteer plan, The call for 49,
GOO recruits for the regular army
was made nearly six weeks ago. In
stead of the full quota being raised,
however, only 1878 have enlisted
and been sent to the recruit bar
racks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
Up GO MAIL RATES
Newspapers Will Have to Pay More
For Sending Papers Now

Washington, May pa compro-
mise of the proposed second class
mail tax so as to make it from l Il
cents per pound in the first parcel
post zone to cents in the eighth
zone was agreed upon today by the
house ways and means committee
No other changes were made in
the amusement tax section. All
amusement places will pay 0 per
cent tax on their cash receipts and
each person admitted free must pay
5 cents. tax of ! cent is placed on
each ticket sold to child under
u years unless the minimum lee
is five cents. Club members would
nav 10 per cent of their club dues.
The war stamp tax section was
amended so as to exempt building
and loan associations operated for
the sole benefit of their members.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
CHANCE LATER MAYBE FOR
GOING TO TRAINING CAMP

Chicago May ga Fifteen thou
sand middle westerners certified as
suitable for instruction in the four
army reserve officers training
camps in the central department
were not admitted because of lack
of accommodation it was announc-
cd today at central department
headquarters upon tabulation of the
final figures 1t was asserted that if
subsequent camps are authorized
these men will be called first
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24

air on the western front If il sue
ceeds it will mean that in less than
a years time the allies will be in
position TO force the Germans TO
conduct their war operations on
the west front blinded"
Only small part Of the trained
force will be in position to go TO
the battle front within a few months
time, but as fast as the big flying
schools get in full operation they
will turn out 125 trained cadets a
week. It will be problem then for
the factories of England and
France for to them largely will be
left the manufacture at first Of the
battle planes-to turn out suffi-
cient numbers to supply their own
niers and the large force Of flying
cadets from America.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
U-BOATs TAKE SWEDISH SHIPS
Three steamers Seized Off Finland,
Where Blockade Is Close

Stockholm, May 2S.-Several
lighthouse stations report that Ger
man submarines have captured three
Swedish steamers loaded with freight
off Finland. Numerous submarines
apparently are patrollins the Both
MIA gulf working in conjunction
with Zeppelins which frequently
are seen at different points off the
east coast of Sweden. Traffic to
sweden bv water routes recently
was temporarily stopped.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
TROUBLE ROOSTS
IN HUNGARY
Cabinet Resigns and New Premier
is In
PEACE MOVEMENT IS GROWING
NAV Indicate Break Between Hun
gary and the German Control
People Are Demand
ing More Food

London, May 23.-A new crisis
among the central powers was re-
ported today with news that the
Hungarian cabinet of which Count
Tisza was premier, has resigned.
Count Tisza, the Iron Man of Aus
tria-HungaIy has been for many
years the leader of the pro-German
marty in the dual monarchy and was
the last survivor of the little group
of statesmen who surrounded En-
peror Francis Joseph when the Eu-
ropean war began. The outbreak
is said to be due to an uprising OF
the people against war and short
rations.
Paris, May 23.-General Nivelle' S
resumed offensive today won for
Frenc forces complete domination
of the AiIette valley, capture of
three German lines of trenches east
of ChevreauX and other advances on
the sector from the plateau of Nau-
cIerc to California.
Amsterdam, May pa Hin
denburg peace" movement, demand
ing that Germany retain 1.-The Brey
and Longwy iron districts, Antwerp
the Belgian coast and the Belgian
coal Mines" is afoot in Germany.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24

Kansas City, May 23.-"The days
OF a pound loaf Of bread for five
cents will never come again in this
country" r. r. Frankenberg, pub
licity man for the National Asso-
citation Of Master Bakers. who spoke
at the meeting Of the Trans-Missis-
sippi Association of Master Bakers.
while the prices Of bread may de-
crease some. they will never be the
same as the prices a year prior to
the great war"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
PRESIDENT WANTS ALL
NEWS CENSORED BY OFFICIALS

Washington, May "a Decision
o. house Republicans in caucus to-
day to oppose any newspaper CEN
sorship provision in the pending
espionage bill, was followed by a
letter from President Wilson to
Chairman Webb of the judiciary
committee, reiterating that it was
imperative that congress grant cen
sorship powers.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
Italy's Mission Now Here

Washington, May 23.-ltaly's war
mission, including some Of the
Kingdoms foremost political and
commercial figures, reached Wash
ington today for discussions with
American officials along general
lines of war cooperation already
laid down in conferences with the
British and French ENJOYS.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
FXPECT 20 MILLION FROM
KANSAS FOR WAR LOAN

Washington, May What ev-
cry section of the country is ex-
pected to do in unloosing its purse
strings for the liberty loan was Of
fIcially announced by the treasury
department. Kansas is expected to
furnish $20.O00,OOO.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24

Copies of the Cologne Catholic or
can Voiks Zeitung, received here to-
day. featured the plan, urging sig
natures OF the people to such a
recommendation to the government.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
UNITED BRETHREN MAY
UNITE WITH MEHODISTS

Wichita, May 22.-The appoint
nient Of a committee OF fifteen to
arrange, If possible. for the union
of the United Brethren and the
Methodist Protestant churches. was
the last work Of the twenty-seventh
quadrennial conference Of the world
here today.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24
IMMENSE AIRPLANE
ARMY IS PLANNED
L. 5. win Join in Great DEi'e I"
"Blind' German Army
WILL TRAIN 5000 FLlERs SOON
Years Program Also includes Ton
struction Of $500 AiFplanes
-Aviators Use French
Planes at First

Washington. May 2l.-BetWeen
five thousand and six thousand
trained filters and $500 airplanes is
the huge program the United states
has set out to accomplish in the
first year Of the war, as our DIT
toward einehing command Of the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1917-05-24

Washington. May 2S-Mrs. Mary
Louise Hull. as, wife Of Congress
man Harry + HUH Of Iowa. is dead
here today as the result Of mistak-
ing bichloride Of mercury tablets for
headache remedy She is said 20
have taken twelve Of the tablets.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
HUNTSVILLE

Mrs. Euerette Martin and sons of Canaan are visiting at her home.
 Archie Sanford of Kent visited friends and relatives in this place Sat- urday and Sunday.
 Miss West has returned to her home after few days visit out of town.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Nichols and daughter spent Sunday ill Canaan.
 Mrs. Benjamin Sedgwick has return ed to her home in Torrington after tW o weeks visit with friends and relatives.
 Estella and Frank Passini are enter taiuing the grip.
 Some of the little folks in this place are having the chicken pox.
 Messrs. Anthony Passini and James Hayward have been working in Lime Rock.
 Most of the farmers in this vicinity have finished harvesting their ice.
 Miss Grace Silvernale and mother were visitors at the Fillmore home fast Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
Lies Span.

Perhaps the Era, cure for the fear of death is to reflect ti,at life has Il begin ming as well as an end. There was Il time when we were rot. This gives Us no concern. Why should it trouble us that q time will come when we shall cease to be? l have no wish to have been alive 100 years ago or in the reign of Queen Anne. Why should I regret and lay it so much to heart that I shall not he alive 100 years hence, in the reign of I cannot tell whom? To die is to be only as we were before we were born.-HaZlitt
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
LAKEV!LLE

Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Shahan and son Porter have returned from New York, where Porter had an operation on his throat.
 Miss Edith Martin is spending few days in Waterbury at George Kimball' E helping to care for little Phoebe Kim. ball, who has been seriously ill.
 Paul Andrews has been confined tc tho house the past week with the grip
 H. l.. Barnett and A. H. Heaton are spending a couple of days ill New York city on business.
 MT. and Mrs. H. J. Shaw spent Sun, day last with c. A. Shaw and family in Torrington to help celebrate little Miss Constance f'haw's birthday. MT. Shaw returned home on Monday and Mrs. Shaw will spend the week there.
 MT. and Mrs John LeFever of Vir. ginia spent a portion of last week with Charles Day and family.
 The Boys' Skating Club expect to hold an ice carnival on the lake on Thursday evening. MT. Limminus will serve hot chocolate and doughnuts i'll the boat house and fine time is anticipated if the weather permit
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
SpartacuS.

Spartacus was Thracian of noble birth. While serving as an officer in an auxiliary corps of the Roman army he deserted. and. being apprciended, he was reduced to slavery and made Il gladiator Escaping, he collected a body of slaves and gladiators, T3 E. C., and rayagcd all southern Italy. defeat- ing several Roman forces that were sent against him. He was defeated and slain by Crassus, II E. c. His re- volt at one time threatened the very existence of the republic.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
EEGA', NOTICES.
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Canaan Fire District will be held at the town hall Ill the village of Canaan on satur- day, February 10, 1917, at 3 p. m., for the following purposes:
 l. To lay tax to defray the ex- penses of the District for the ensuing year.
 3. To see if the Fire District will vote to extend the purposes so that it shall include the following purposes, namely: To extinguish fires, to sprinkle streets, to plant and care for shade and ornamental trees; to construct and maintain sidewalks, cross walks, drains and sewers; to appoint and employ watchmen or police officers.
 3. To elect officers of said District for the ensuing year.
 4. To transact any other business to come lefore said meeting. Dated at North Canaan, Connecti- cut, this 26th day of January, A. D. 19l7
 By order of the Executive Committee,
 J. Cli;it2n Rorn acI,. Warden.
 John s. Reed, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
SHARON

Mrs. Luke Hapgood returned home Monday after spending the week with her daughter, Mrs. Alice Mapes in New York.
 Miss Enda Kincaid spent the week. end with her parents in Brooklyn.
 The Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. W. K. Landon on Monday after noon.
 Mrs. Charles Beeman has been visit- ing relatives in Cornwall. Mrs, Charles Caldwell was given a surprise Monday on her 71th birthday by number of friends and relatives. Refreshments being served. A very enjoyable time being had by all. The Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star was held ill Waterbury Tuesday, The following attended the grand chap ter from the sharon lodge. MT. George Thompson, Mrs. Grace Brazee, MT. F. Fl M;dd!chroo7v. Mrs. A. Middlebrook, Mrs. Otto Tiedeman.