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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-27
No REsEnYE

She-Tbey refused to cash q cheek
for me this morning because they said
the account was overdTawu. Now ia
really like TO know what is the good
Of having a federal reserve board any
way--Life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-27
DECLARE WAR On
TICKET SCALPERS
President Comiskey Of White SoE An-
nOunced Today He Would Take
Determined Action.
TO ENLIST AIn or THE LAW
viii Consult States Attorney Hoyne
and Mayer Thompson In Effort
fo stamp out Practice.

Chicago. Sept resident Co
miskev Of the Chicago Americans ta
day started aggressive action against
speculators who have announced that
they viii have for sale tickets TO the
worlds series baseball games PLAYED
here Indicative OF his desire to ei}mi
nate ticket brokers he declared he
would consult with States Attorney
T0yne and Mayor Thompson as to
what legal action may be taken against
them The holiness of several dealers
who have advertised they had reser-
vations for sale even before the tickets
we're printed caused this decision
President COmiskey announced tor
day that all tickets sold win be re-
deemed at the south side park at the
price paid for them,
Comiskey also has arranged a plan
TO take care of the person vino buys
seats for all three OF the games here
then finds he cannot use all OF them
Every holder Of reserved seat viii
have the same seat for each of the
three games If. after taking a the
first two contests. he finds he VIII not
be free TO see lhe third, his ticket viii
be taken up at the SoE Office The
value of the remaining ticket viii he
refunded
There was some complaint against
the three ply system Of diaposinE of
the reserVat tons. Many claimed they
would not have the time TO see all
three games, Yet with tickets they
could not use themselves. there was
the temptation to sell them to a scalp
er a q premium C0misEey wants to
avoid that by taking back any tickets
the fans may want to dispose o. He
believes square fan viii turn back
his surplus supply at the park. AMI
thus give another real baseball patron
a chance to see q game without paying
toll to the sCalpers.
NO doubt the scalpers viii get some
tickets. Maybe they viii ger a lot Of
them, but there is not chance that
any scandal will be attached TO the
system of distribution By the SoE Of
fcers Comiskey and his secretary
Harry Gardiner. are putting in IL
hours q day and more scrutiniziug the
early applications They viii have tina
name and address Of every one lucky
enough to get a ticket. and the pur-
chaser whose reservation is found
with a scaIper Will find himself the
object of unpleasant u0t0riety.
II am trying TO take care Of the men
who have taken care OF me. said Com
isi1ev. II am working from O'Clock
nj the morning till at night Just go
rag over the requests. and the bows
VINO are asking for one ticket-jus5
o1e-are the ones I am looking after
They are my regulars They have
been out. rain and cold and fair wealth
err waiting eleven years for iust
what we have for them now. To
cant take care Of them have no bust
ness in baseball
10 Seat $4,000
Announcement was also made to-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-27
NATInNAL- IEAGrE.


Washington. . Chicago. l.
Detroit. . New York.
Philadelphia, &: St Louis. o.
Cleveland. 2 Boston. %.
National League.
Chicago L. Brooklyn. g.
Boston. ] , Cincinnati. G
Boston. Cincinnati. q.
Philadelphia, 5 Pittsburgh, D..
St. Louis. =. New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-09-27
To Seat $4,000.

Announcement was also made to-
day that plans have almost been com
pieted for charging Comiskey park
giving it a permanent seating capacity
Of 45-000-the largest baseball park I'm
the world. 1t is expected this worE
VIII be completed when the season
opens next spring
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
Trnatino Electric Shock.

How to treat a person who has re- ceived n severe electric shock Is best described by quoting from the Scien- ti6c American the account of how one man did 1t to workman who had touched q wire carrying a current of 2,300 volts and was apparently killed.
 "A lineman immediately took told of the ankles of the limp body. lifting 1t until the whole weight rested on the neck and letting 1t fall. He then took a pair of connectors and hammered the soles of the injured mans feet without removing his shoes. Another llneman opened the mans mouth, pulled for ward the swallowed tongue (which oc- CUTS in electric shock) and was about to begin the Schaefer prone method of resuscitation when the man returned to life. He was removed to the hos pital and is now well. though suffering very severely from his burns"
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
Raisin Bread.

Incorporated with bread raisins con- stitute a valuable diet and help out the meat problem. It Is stated that the raisin contains nearly per cent protein and over G5 per cent carbohy- drates and therefore Is n very impor- tant energizing food. For invalids and children raisin bread is invaluable, says Il food expert. The simplicity of the loaf makes 1t an ideal substitute for the lard, butter, sugar, egg, cream and citron laden cake. 1t is therefore an important addition to the domestic menu. and the woman who has her children's health at heart will see that at each baking two or three loaves are we'll filled with raisins, kneading them in just before the loaves are put into the pans.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

revenue t;.x and his prediction of the failure of the Liberty Loan.
 One would naturally expect that if this man is not guilty of the charges made against him by thousands of ciUi zens and many organizations, that he would willingly let the matter rest until the committee appointed by con gress investigated his case Not so with La Toilette. He is using every means in his power to secure such publicity, which to the average man n his posi- tion would be distasteful. to say the least. He has also been refused permis- sion by city authorities to speak under the auspices of so-called "peace socie- ties".
 With petitions signed by thousands of individuals from his own state, and a perfect avalanche of telegrams and other mail matter from nearly every state in the union, denoupcing his peace propaganda and asking for his dismissal from congress, we utterly fail to understand the motives of this seditious speaker in trying to obtain further publicity.
 Robert M. LaFollette. senator oi Wisconsin, known as fighting Bob" promoter of sedition,-in our humble opinion, yours is not case for tht congressional committee as much as ii is for board of sanity experts.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
ADVERTISING PAYS.

Does advertising in this paper pay? It does! A business man walked into our office on Monday, and said in a testing manner I am never going. to advertise in this paper again. put an Lad" in last week, and have been pestered to death ever since''.
 This is only one instance which we record, of satisfactory results secured from advertising in this paper. Busi- ness men not only in this but surround ing towns have long been aware of the fact, that for business proposition, the advertising columns of this paper are a good investment.
 The moral is "H you want to be Apestered" with business, advertise in this paper.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
EcONOMIZE ION SUGAR.

The time has come for every person in this town to do everything in their power to conserve the supply of refined sugar. This does not mean that because the country at large is short on sugar, and because our allies need this com- modity very badly, that we can let "the other fellow" do the conserving.
 Canaan is very short of sugar, and refneries are refusing many orders, but their is no need for alarm if the people will do their part, and buy only such amounts as are absolutely neces- sary. If they will persist in hoarding it, some people in this town are going to suffer.
 Raw sugar is very scarce, and several refineries have had to susnend operation, until such time as the sugar cane from Cuba and other southern countries arrives. In addition to this, the United States has shipped large quantities to our allies, who are using it as luxury only.
 The local merchants have enough sugar on hand to supply the ordinary wants of all, if they will buy only as it is needed. This means that their sup. ply of sugar will last under normal conditions, up to the first of December when the refneries will again make regular shipments.
 While the merchants have limited their customers to 50 cents worth of sugar, it is very easy matter for shem to obtain larger amounts if they wish to resort to such methods. It is a time when the people of this town must band together and protect the interests of each other.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
Order of the Thiatla.

The Order of the Thistle, the Scots equivalent of the Garter, is supposed to have been founded by King Achaius in 7S7 A. D. It was revived by James II. in 1887 and re-established by Queen Anne Dec. 31, 1703.
 The insignia of the office is silver star in the shape of St. Andrews cross, with other rays issuing between the points of the cross. Tn the center on a gold background is a thistle enameled in natural colors, surrounded by a green circle bearing the inscription, Memo me impune lacessit'' (.No one injures r,n with mpnnitv'1.-London Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
BUY THAT BOND NOW.

Once n ore we urge every man and woman in this town to do their bit and buy Liberty bond. Only few days remain and the town of North Canaan is still far from selling the amount pledged.
 North Canaan has responded nobly to every demand made upon it to date. Let us not place spot on a record which is the pride of every citizen, and the envy of many towns with a much larger population. Let us not give material aid to the enemy-the Kaiser and his bloodth thirsty Potsdam gang-who have planned and schemed for more than forty years, bending the will of the people to live for the governments, and not the government for the people. and in that way create one grandiose autocracy with the one end in view of ruling the world.
 In many circles at Washington, the prediction is made that the war will be over by spring. If this should prove to be the case, how much better will the purchasers of Liberty Bonds feel, than those who did not lend this money to the government Cessation of hostilities will naturally mean that the value of Liberty bonds will in- crease in value. Other government bonds are now selling at $6. co to $8. .OO above par, and during war time, when the value of nearly every other bond or stock has been greatly reduced.
 If you can't go to the front and fight, you can deliver blow to the enemy, you can help the boys-our boys--in the trenches, you can help Uncle Sam, in this national crisis. by purchasing a Liberty bond. You can't let the boys at camp, who have subscribed for hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of these bonds, go to their death with out lifting hand to help them. The failure of this or an any subsequent loan, would destroy the governments credit, imperil prosperity and disgrace us in the eyes of the world
 Let not another day pass without a Liberty bond in your name. If you haven't the money, your friends, your employers or your bank will help you to secure one or more, on plan that makes it impossible for anyone to be a stacker.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

Times certainly change. A German commander now offers a reward for an American soldier dead or alive and only few months ago von Bernstorff was offering $50. .0OL if we wouldn't send any.-Chicago Herald.
 While the brave ones have gone to the front and intrenched, the least the stay homes can do is to retrench and use the saving for patriotic purposes. Vancouver Sun.
 in Tom Reeds day the billion dollar congress- was term ot oppro- briunl Today 17-billion-dollar con. gress receives the thanks of the pTesi- dent Syracuse Post-Standard. It isn't likely that Bulgaria's pacific sentiments, under the circumstances, will have much effect. She is due fer a good licking when the ice melts.- South Norwalk Sentinel.
 Those persons who have not as yet purchased an automobile will soon have the excuse that if they had one they could not find place to park il down town -Iaterson Call.
 Do you recall the first actress with whom you fell in love? Unknown, of course, to the actress. We do. It was Fritzi Scheff in 1904. But we got ove, it. And so did Fritzi, twice that we know of.-Paterson Cali.
 If Germany is in desperate need oi fats, the Louisville Jounral Courier cannot understand why the heads oi Count Luxburg, Dr. Zimmerman and other distinguished German diplomats have not been utilized.-Hartfor Times.
 A young man at the Aver camp wrote his mother in part as follows "It's pretty chilly around the edges down here. You can rest assured that if ever get home I will never again attempt to dodge the work of caring for the furnace. '.-Pittsfield Eagle.
 It is safe to say that not one accident out of 10 is due to "skidding". The great majority of them arise out of the brain of the man at the wheel, and no amount of testing and regulating car bring about a system where the reao tions of the speed maniac can be fore. told. Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
SANITY EXPERTS NEEDED.

The senator from Wisconsin, who is under one of the most serious charges,
 is now planning to vindicate himself by series of speeches. Furthermore he has so little respect for the eyconven. sionalities and.oommon,,decency that The .is using the governmentsma andithe frank to which he is entitled as sa senator in sendinga broadcast copies of she speeches he has. .made,,attacking the
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
RED CROSS NOTES.

At the weekly meeting of the North Canaan Auxiliary last Wednesday twenty ladies were present, the work for the afternoon consisting of folding gauge congresses and rolling bandaRes. New knitting directions have been received and these can be obtained by applying at the Red Cross Rooms Mrs. Pierce, Chairman of the Auxil- iary, has received from the Red Cross Headquarters in New York card of thanks for the boxes which have been shipped from our Auxiliary. THE SONG OF A SURGICAL
 DRESSING. I was made on a shady village street Where the sky and the uncut elm-trses
 meet, And the smell of flowers and dust and
 hay Tell of life and death in one summer
 day. Where the hissing scythe in the stand
 ing grass Sings a prophecy of the 'come-to-pn i; Where the shiv ring leaf f-laced shadows
 fall On the polished floor of tho old town
 hall. But I'll be used on the fields of France, Where life or death is the gift of
 chance; And ever and always the order mus "Men and more men for the greedy
 gunsW Where the brown f1y-haunted puddles stand Where once was lite-on No Mans Land; With the swollen corpses scattered far Ger the purging- place of the Gods-of War. But why was made and why do go From place of peace to place of woe? serve no King and serve no State. I'm the answer of Love to the song of Hate. Or comrade or foeman is one to me From tunnel or trench or sky or sea. When the last gums fired and the war flags furled May heal the hurts of a wounded world
 Gerald J. Lively Andover, N. H.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
WANTED-MEN TO EARN FROM
 $500 TO $4.OO PER DAY.

We want some good men to earn the above wages doing underground work in our clay mine near West Cornwall. Inexperienced men can earn the lesser amount until they become experienced when they with other experienced men will get S4. co for hours work. Beds and lodging free together with clothing to wear underground.
 Bring your blankets and board your- selves until we get our Boarding House finished when you can board for $1. co per day. Write, telephone or apply in person to
 CORNWALL KAOLIN O.,
 West Cornwall, Conn.,. Tel. 45-6.
 Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
STRAY SHOTS

l. Good advice to the kaiser. II the Russian government goes to Moscow remember history and don't attempt to follow it.-Waterbury Republican. The man on the corner says: It is far better to pay taxes and to float loans than it is to pay tribute. Norwich Bulletin.
 Germany issues an order that the American coast is to be included in the war zone. It is gratifying to have it moved of a the mainland.-Boston Transcript.
 SFix it so that an American without a Liberty bond is as rare as German without an iron cross.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Another heavy duty laid upon us by the war is to like pot roasts. Ohio State Journal.
 Food Administrator Hoover can count on New England's cordial CO., operation so long as he does not decree Beanless Saturday. Jour. nal.
 By cutting her meat consumption 51 per cent Canada has undergone no real hardship. That is a lesson for this country at this time. -Middletown Press.
 We can remember the time when the winter coal problem was merely a question of where we were going to get the money to buy it.-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
Letters From the People.
GODFATHER KAISER.

Tn 1915 the gentle Kaiser offered to be Godfather to the seventh son born to every German mother but there must no girl baby intervene between the first and the seventh son else the nc ble offer became nall and void. Whether the German woman started in to raise seven sons running without hitch in the specifications, and suc- ceeded we do not know, but it was real sweet of the Kaiser to make the offer anyhow, still it must be rather trying to get to the seventh baby sue. l tcessfully and then have that one prove Ito be girl; of course the poor German mother must then do her bit all over againl But just think of the reward l! We append for republication in The News the tender little lullaby first published in Chicago Record Herald, and then in Bridgeport HeFsl@ a We intend to have this pret ty Ii sf1S lullaby bound in book form for a Christmas gift to the Kaiser. We think blood colored covers with a baby's skull in white in the center and little babies cut off hands Illuminating as a border the pages would be highly ap- preciated by the tender hearted War Lord.
 A MOTHERS LULLABY. (In response to the Kaiser's call to mothers to raise more war sons, to a few of which he has promised to be godfather.) ush.a.bye, baby boy, lie still and
 slumber, The war god is calling for babes with
 out number, The Kaiser has promised godfather
 he'll be To the seventh son born in each
 family. But unless six sons the mother has had, The seventh his godchild can't be. l little lad. Hush .a-bye, baby my tiny war man, Mother'll have more like you, as fast
 as she cani Hush a-bye, baby boy, you are the
 seventh, If daughters don't butt in, I'll soon
 have the eleventh. Hush -a-bye, baby, the Kaiser's war ] boy;
 Mothers hear beats with tumultuous
 joy; Thinking some day, 'mong the wounded
 or killed
 You may lie groaning, or forever
 stilled
 Dear little body, so rounded and sweet, Rose leaf your flesh from your head to
 your feet. Flesh to be torn by the shrapnel and
 shell,
 Body to mangle in war that is he'll Little godchild of a godfather great, Proud should be mothers to breed for
 war hate! Glad to breed battlefood, torture, and
 death,
 That war gods may sniff Greed's blood
 tainted breath Hush-a-bye baby, born to maintain The hideous hosts of the crippled and
 slain; Sw-~rs@-.s::sexE .rs-.s:sexE Sleep while the stench of men butch cred in war Rises accursed from the Worlds
 Abattoir. Hush-a-bye, baby, God child of the
 Kaiser,
 When will the world become saner and
 wiser? When will the smothers of men cease
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
PILGRIM CHURCH.
Order of Services.

Order of Services.
 Morning worship with sermon by Rev. Ralph NJ. Timberlake of New Haven at l0:30.
 Sunday school will meet at 11:45. Young Peoples meeting at 6:4E. Topic Ministering to Christi. Matt 25:31-46. Leader-E. Roy Laffargue. The Mission Circle will meet with Miss Charlotte Beckley, Friday after noon at o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
| rder of Services.

Crder of Services. Sunday, Divine Worship and Sermon, 10:30 A M. and 7:30 P. M. Celebration of the Holy Communion every lst Sunday of the month at 10 80. Sunday School II :4o A. M. Epworth League Devotional Meeting 6 80 P. NJ.
 Junior Epworth League, Monday, 3:30 P. M.
 Mid-week Devotional Service Thurs day, 7:30 P. M.
 A. Hamilton Nesbitt, Pastor.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
When Turkey Was Grea,.

Turkey at her height was in posses sion of every famous city of the an- cient world except Rome. She held by the sword Athens, Corinth, Sparta, Grecian Thebes. Constantinople. An tioch, Seleucia, Ctesiphon, Babylon
 Nineveh, Bagdad, Jerusalem, Damas- GUS. Mecca. Medina, Alexandria. Cai- TO. Memphis, Egyptian Thebes and Carthage Some were in ruins but the Tnrk was mnStpr where they bod i'epn
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Dirt cheap, fine black walnut bookcase, quartered oak chiffonier, 300 good books, all sub jects, lawn mower, hand roller and other useful things. Phillips, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

A stranger passing through the streets of North Canaan, would be lead to think that the town has not contri- buted men to either the army or navy. Get out your service flags. and you will be surprised at the pride and respect shown.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
to breed

to breed Sons for war carrion the war gods to feed?
 B. A. Hitchcock, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

FOR SALE-One pair of black orses, closely matched, l6 hands high, weight 2,300 lbs, years old per. fectly gentle and fearless. single or double. Also one chestnut mare, weight 1000 lbs. perfectly fearless and a wonderful roader. Edward House, Taconic, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

WANTED EDIATFLY-Men be. tween ages of IS and 45 for positions of firemen, brakeman, and telegraph operators. Apply M. D. Miller, Superintendent N. Y. N. H. 6 H. R. R. Co.,, Waterbury.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

FOR Washing machine, churns and separator. Frank Barber, Ga naan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

MAILS CLOSE GOING North East South West e.55 A. m. S:16 a. m. S:16 a. m 11:00 a. m. $40 D. nl 3:35 D. m. 2:35 D. m. 6.40p m. MAILS OPEN FROM North East South West :O0a.m. s:15 a. m. 10:30 a. m. 9:15 g. m. 3:15 D. m 11:50 a. m. 7:15 p. m. 2:22 D. m 7:30 D. m.
 Mail closes on Route No 1, R. F. D. at 9:3O 8. m, and return 3:30 D. m. For Southfield and Mill River, Mass, at 1. pm.
 E. l.. ROBERTS P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

FOR SALE Cook stove, nearly new. Inquire of Mrs. Frank McCarty, Bragg Street.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

WANTED-By middle aged American married couple. position as house. keeper and general farmer. Reliable, careful. conscientious and capable people with best references. Address l.. M. Heath, Rogers Farm, West Cornwall, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

FOR SALE-Large barn. in first clas
 condition. Apply at News Office.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

FOR SALE-A 10 H. P. Interna tional Gasoline Epgiue, just as good as new. Have no use for same and will sell it for song. H. E. Dean, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

WANTED-Would like to get in touch with good live man to handle our goods in Canaan and vicinity. Also man or woman to work during spare time in West Cornwall, Lime Rock and Falls Village. Gan offer good inducements. Grand Union Tea Go. Derby, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

WANTED--Position by a stenographer who has received training in a Hartford Business College. Address, Box 155, Sheffield, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25

Members of the Home Guard proved to the satisfaction of all present last Sunday, that it is not safe for the kaiser to get closer than 200 yards.
Connecticut western news., 1917-10-25
THE NEWS AGENTS

THE NEWS AGENTS Extra copies of The News sale at the office of publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office. East Canaan.
 Post Office. Falls Village, George T. Jonnson's Store, Norfolk
 A. l.. dickinson, Salisbury.
 J. " Morgan, Great Harrington, Mass