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New-York tribune., 1919-10-26

of the ground but must have an
elevation to rise from, it becomes
necessary that / should give direc-
tions how it may be made to ascend.
"Set two trest!es fast upon the
ground, one six feet high and the
other four and a half, at twelve
feet distance from each other; then
lay upon them two or three planks,
which will form a stage with an
oblique plane, with it's head point
ing to the higher end of the stage.
Hand PO,Uer
"a person may then get into the
car, and sit a little behind the
centre of gravity, which must be
adjusted before the car is placed
thcre; being thus elevated, he will
have depth enough on each side of
The car to admit of his wings strik-
ing upon the air. He must then
push the lever forward about eigh-
teen inches from it's perpendicular
line, the tips of the wings will then
rise three feet and a half above
he level Of their joints; he must
then, with brisk cxertion, pull the
lever backward, eighteen inches
past the perpendicular line, and the
tips Of the wings will be struck
downward, passing through an arch
of seven feet, and then suddenly
driving down and compressing the
air In that arch, part of which will
escape past the back edge of the
wings making at the same time a
reaction which will push the wings
forward; and as the car and the
svipua Ga --,-.-S -, ~.> ,tY;~,
New-York tribune., 1919-10-26

obscure recesses of a time
worn shelf in a London II
East End second hand II
bookstore there has been
discovered
:: : : : :: { !; ! !
concei d
the first - VI
'a ". The first successful
Ia ! glider ,cl,icl, actually
idea of the aeso ,pith the speight
u n derlying shopn attached
pri n ciples
governing the art and science Of
flying.
In those early years, when this
country was in its birth throes, more
than a century ago, there moved
about the quaint old town Of Hull.
England. a little known portrait
painter by the name Of Thomas
Walker, whose entire leisure mo-
ments were occupied in the study of
birds.
No species existed too common
or insignificant for his careful and
painstaking observation. He watched
their every movement upon the
ground and in the air. He dissect-
ed them and studied their physical
structure, and from these studies
he conceived the basic principles of
mechanical flight.
So convinced was he of the cor
rectness Of his theories that he ven-
tured to address the all-powerful
Earl Stanhope in q most humble
petition for the lordly patronage Of
that aristocratic parsonage, in the
manner of his time, as follows:
CAS- far as an obscure individual
like myself can judge of exalted
characters, l am induced, in unison
with public opinion, to hold belief
that your lordship is possessed both
Of genius and knowledge Of the sci.
ences; as we'll as known predilec-
tion for everything that is calculat.
ed to improve and extend the me.
chanic arts, or to ameliorate the con,
dition of mankind"
A Plea For Help
He concluded his petition will
this paragraph:
sHad I invented diabolcal en-
gine that would efrectually have
swept of from the earth a consid
cradle portion Of its unwary inhabi
tants should never have though
Of addressing your lordship. But
considering the subject of this
work, I thought no one was NOR,
able than your lordship to form
just estimation Of it's merits.
have, therefore, taken the liberty O.
dedicating it to you, fattering my
self that the theory it contains viii
be honored with your lordship'
appreciation, which will greatly con
tribute to the pleasure Of
"My lord, your lordship's humbl
: servant.
Thomas Walker. Hull, Februar,
1870"
. The First to Glide
There seems to be no questio
thatS Walker was the first ma
TO construct a successful glide
which astonished him by glidin
through the air cover the tremer
dous distance Of seven feet" Bu
let him describe this epoch-makin
experiment in his own quaint style
when nrst thought Of artificis
hying it occurred to me that It woul
DO Of some Importance to try wha
effect a pair Of wings would hav
upon the air, without any mechan
cal power to work them. / though
that II were to suspend weigh
from beneath tsem and they shout
v~~~e~t that -ve'vb+ from fsjlirr {,
New-York tribune., 1919-10-26
Similar Vie,cs

Overjoyed at this demonstration
Of his theories he proceeded to in
dite them upon parchment for the
edification and education Of pos.
terity. But here it was that he re-
ceived new surprise which he re-
counts in his preface:
"When my work was just ready
for the press I was much surprised
at the account friend gave me of
what he had seen that day upon
flying in monthly journal. l i'm
mediately procured sight of it and
found it to be an ingenious paper.
written by Sir George Cayley, and
own / was astonished at the
perusal.
II conceived it to be very extraor-
dinary that two persons not hav-
ing the least knowledge of each
other should be publishing their
thoughts at the same time upon
such a subject; nor was I less sur
prised to find the subject treated of
there in manner 80 rational and
far superior to anything l had ever
seen before.
"From what Sir George has
thought and, the calculation he has
made upon the subject he is 50 san
guine in his belief that flying will
be effected as to say, in one par
Of his paper, as follows: 4 feel per
fectly confident, however, that thi:
noble art will soon be brought home
to mans general convenience ane
that we shall be able to transporr
ourselves and families and theil
goods and chattels more securely b,
air than by water and with velocity
Of from 20 to 100 miles per hour
Ridicule, contumely, lack of fund,
and opportunity prevented Wake,
from experimenting with the re
markable machine which he con
ceived and described in minute de
tail. This he gives rs his reason 70,
writing his theories instead O.
demonstrating them.
n Besides being the first man t,
n build glider he was the first t,
= realize the supreme Importance O
g tail surface for a flying machine
J. His ideas upon controls, Will
t crude, were correct. Moreover. h
K was the first to suggest mechanical
+: power as means of propulsion TO
j aircraft.
d 1t Is a most remarkable thin,
t that the work Of this man shoul
G have lain hidden and forgotten 10
: over century. There seems to b
t no reason why it's advent upon tn
t market should not have cause,
d quite q stir and = profusion Of ridi
n "r'" TN'~ atcrn "horid hive J.f
New-York tribune., 1919-10-26
BY Jack Binns

y UT of the forgotten past
there has just been revealed
to US the father of mod
ern aeronautics. From the
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Bowman were ii
Granville. n. ~, Tuesday
Mrs. Tracy Could Hunter went or
Tuesday to Albany, n. y, for short
visit.
Mrs. VIM. G. Taussig Of Yonkers, n,
VI. was in town for day last week on
business,
Remember the Victory Dance at b.
y. S. Gymnasium, Friday. May 3oth.
Welcome the boys home adv-5-3
j. II. Sheldon of Church street, is
improving the front Of his house by
rebuilding the side porch
Miss Flora Chapman Of Albany, n.
v, is the guest Of her mother, Mrs.
Plynn Stannard Of South Main street.
Mrs. Gray and her daughter, Miss
Gertrude of New York City, are at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs T. +. Comba.
Magnolia wreatha and cut flowers
for Memorial Day Order early at w.
w. Benefits, Manchester Center. So
Mrs VIM. Leroy Haven and little
daughter returned TO their Church
street home last Friday from Burling
ton.
Don't forget to see your old towns
man at the Gymnasium Tuesday night,
the Goth A good entertainment is
assured. adv
Henry George of Simsbury. Conn,
spent the week end at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. George b. Edgerton in the
North district.
c. l.. Pruyn Of Church street, has
made an attractive improvement to
his home by the addition Of fine,
large side porch.
Mrs. S. Mason Clark and Miss
Clark Of Brooklyn, N. y, arrived last
week and have opened their home in
the North district for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edison Curtis
of Simsbury, Conn.,, were weekend
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. X. M. Camp
bell Of North Main street last week.
Mrs. Eva L. Kellogg, together with
Misses Harvey and Cook, who have
passed the winter at Southern Pines.
N. C., have returned to their homes in
Dorset
Harry A. Pike, graduate optomet-
rist and eyesight specialist, will be at
Wade Inn, Thursday and Friday, May
70 and %. Appointments post or tel
ephone. adv
Mrs. Florence Ward Young. who
has been staying at the Wade Inn, left
Sunday evening for New York. Mrs.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15
THE SPIRIT OF FRANCE

The following is an extract from an
English soldiers letter and illustrates
the spirit Of France:
France and the French people are
a truly heroic race. II is Catholic, as
far as ] can judge, to the backbone.
Catholicism and all its sweetness and
purity seem to permeate the air and
even the fields. The churches are
gems; they are filled to overlooking
with devout and pious men and wom-
en-. The women, as in Ireland, are
wonderful; have the greatest admir-
alton for them, and 20 have all our
men. And morally, | do not speak Of
Paris paris is not France, Carlyle's
'Franch Revolution told us that /,
France is, generally speaking, most
moral Virtue, modesty, reverence for
Christ, His mother, and all the Saints,
seem universal The bcauti-
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15
Victory Loan Notes

The results of the fifth Liberty
Loan, the Victorious Fifth, in the town
Of Dorset, showed that with quota
of $ls,750 Dorset same through with
$40, 900, made up from the different
villages as follows: No. Dorset Sll00,
South Dorset $3.50, East Dorset
$4,000 and Dorset $30.450
Dorset and East Dorset have re-
ceived their "V" honor flags and Dor
set has received beginning to End"
honor flag. These flags will be dis
played on special days with the third
and fourth flags between Mr.. Cham
bers' store and the Dorset Inn.
Through the Journal the chairman
of the committee wishes to express his
sincere thanks TO J. C. Flynn Of North
Dorset, Lieut.. VIM. G. Wilson, Mrs. f.,
l.. Whitney, Mrs. VIM. A. Griffith and
Edward Leary Of East Dorset, Miss
Anna Tully and Miss Clara McDevitt
Of South Dorset, c. A. Atkinson, Ell
mer Harwood, II. N. Williams, Ernest
H. West, Rev. VIM. l.. Haven, Floyd
Hulett, Miss Phoebe Paddock, Charles
McWayne, Mrs. Mary Andrews and
Mrs. Bessie G. West Of Dorset, for
their able assistance in securing sub
scriptions. He also desires to thank J.
l.. Moon, Edwin Lefevre, II. c. Dur
and, Alan Bourn and DR.. j. B. Herrick
of the special committee for their
splendid response to Dorset's appeal
for their assistance in securing other
subscriptions.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15
Dorset Church Notes

Sunday services: Church school at
1915. morning worship at ll:l5,
young peoples service at 8. Mid-week
service Tuesday evening at 7:45.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15
PERU

Harlan Coolidge of Dorset, is visit
ing his sister, Mrs. Delmer Stone.
A son was born to Mr.. ard Mrs.
Walter West Sunday, May 18th.
Mothers Day was observed Sunday
with appropriate music and sermon at
the morning service.
The annual business meeting of the
Congregational Church and Society
was held Saturday afternoon at the
Church. The following officers were
elected, and the matter of repairs, etc.
in the society building and the raising
of the pastors salary were left to the
committee. The officers are: moder-
ator, f. c. Simonds; clerk and treas
urer, Mrs. l.. j. Whitney; auditor, d.
X. Millington; committee, E. G. Sim
onds, l.. J. Whitney and George Rush;
ushers, L. G. Simonds, l.. j. Whitney;
janitor, J. +. Farnum. A small cash
balance was reported in the treasur-
er's hands.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15
BONNEVILLE

The Misses Lora and Elsie Burbee
were in Brattleboro Saturday.
L. G. Roberts recently purchased a
horse from the Champlain Realty Co.
Mrs. Alice Shattuck of South Lon
donderry, is working for Mrs. Harriet
Benson.
The Ladies' Aid will meet at the
parsonage on Wednesday. Dinner will
be served.
An automobile party consisting Of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Burbank, Mrs.
Getelle Burbet and Rowe Williams,
went TO Brattleboro, Thursday.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15
EAST DORSET

Luther Torrey Of Rutland. was here
over Sunday.
Frank Brophy Of Rutland, was home
over Sunday.
Mrs, n. Foster entertained her sis
ter from WallinRford last week.
Mrs. Della Sears has moved into her
fathers house in the South Village.
Harry II. McGuflin Of Manchester,
called on friends here last Saturday.
Miss Bertha Ames and Miss Mar
guerite Wade were in Rutland last
week.
Henry G. Stone has moved his fam
lily from Fair Haven to his home in
this village.
Mrs. Matte Griffith Seward Of Rut-
land, is a guest Of her mother, Mrs.
Mary Griffith.
Mrs. Belle McDaniels and Mrs. Jane
Cook were in Bennington several
days last week.
Mrs. John Raymond is in Manches-
ter Depot, the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Eva Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Lawrence of
Manchester, called on relatives here
Saturday evening.
Twenty-one members of the South
Wallingford Grange visited our
Grange Saturday evening.
Mrs. +. l.. Whitney, and the Misses
Brock, DcJordy, Griffith and Belland
we're in Rutland last week.
George Z. Coping has bought the
Della Sears property in this village
and will soon move into the house.
Don't forget to see your old towns
man at the Gymnasium Tuesday night,
the Goth. A good entertainment is
assured. adv
Mrs. Nellie Anderson returned to
New York City Tuesday after spend
ing several months with her brother,
Wallace Brock.
Miss Annette Lille, who has been
visiting her sisters, Mrs. Brophy and
Mrs. Benson, returned to her home in
Pawlet, Saturday.
Mrs. Katherine Morse, who has been
visiting her mother, Mrs. Rose Lam
don, returned to her home in New
York City last Saturday.
Frank Benedict, who has been in.
France with the 302d Field Artillery
for several months, has returned to-
this country, and has received his hon
orable discharge and has arrived
home.
Mt. Aeolus Grange held its regular
Saturday, May 10th, with 70
members and q visitors present. Ill
was "neighbors' night" Maple Val
ley Grange of South Wallingford were
the guests of the evening. They also
furnished the following program:
Reading, George Kelly; reading, Har-
old Rogers; instrumental solo, Miss
Beatrice Parker; recitation, Mrs. Eth
Ell Roberts; vocal solo, Mrs. Alta Ellis;
reading, Mrs. Martha Edgerton; vocal
duet, Mrs. Ethel Roberts and Mrs.
Alta Ellis. After the very interesting
the gentlemen served boun
teous supper of which too much can
not be said. 1t was the best supper
ever given by the Grange. The menu
was as follows: Baked beans, salads,
,old sliced ham, rolls, 20 different
,akes, and coffee. The next regular
meeting will be May oath. The first
md second degrees will be given to
l6 candidates.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15
RESOLUTIONS

Whereas John Peltier, an honored
citizen and good friend, has sudden
ly been taken from us, therefore be it
Resolved: that we, the officers and
members of Dorset Grange No. 231,
do hereby convey message of sym
patty to the afflicted family and es-
pecially to Sister Laura Peltier and to
Brother Perry Paltier, members of
our order, and be it further
Resolved. that a page in our min
utes be reserved for the recording Of
the above resolution and that copies
Of the same be sent to the family Of
John Peltier and to The Manchester
Journal.
(Signed)
w. Leroy Haven,
X. M. Campbell,
Mary A. Fisher.
Committee.
Adopted at the meeting of Dorset
Grange held May 7th, 1919.
Whereas, Sarah Kent, known and
loved by our people and for many
years resident of our town, has be-
come resident Of the heavenly city,
therefore be it
Resolved: that we, the officers and
members Of Dorset Grange No. 231, do
hereby express to the children of
Sarah Kent, including Sister Rose
Kent and Brother Clifton Kent, mem
bers of our order, the fact that we
share their sense of loss and rejoice
with them in the thought Of their
mothers joy. And be it further
Resolved: that this resolution be re-
corded upon page of our minutes
and that copies of the same be- sent
tothe family therein mentioned and to
The Manchester Journal.
tSigned)
w. Leroy Haven,
r. NJ. Campbell,
Anna b. Gilbert.
Committee.
Adopted at the meeting of Dorset
Grange held May 7th, 1919.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15

Young expects 10 rr,srn 10 Dorset IN
few dayS
AY. anu Mrs. Ernest Tiff 81 South
Main street are rejoicing over the ar
rival Of q little daughter which APP
peancd at their home Monday morn
ina. MAY 18th
We notice by last weeks Journal
thai the cottage Oh the PrcniiSs
property is for rent this summer.
This cottage has been occupied for
several seasons past by the Bigelow
family.
Mrs. Tracy G. Hunter Of Kent Hill,
entertained Mr.. and Mrs. J, n. Bow
man, Mrs. r. " Young and T.. r.
Boughton at dinner last Friday even
ing In honor Of Mr. Boughton's
birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Bourn OF Yonk-
ers. n. r., arrived last week and have
opened their attractive home on
Church street for the summer. Their
granddaughter, Miss Rhoda Sheldon,
is with them.
Charles n. Williams Of the South
district. il improving his house by
raisiag the roof Of the ell. When
completed the property will be most
attractive in appearance AS wei. as
more comfortable for the occupants.
The funeral Of Mark Judd, who died
NJ the home Of his son Olin in New
York State, WAS held from his late
home on the West road last Wcdnes-
dry Afternoon at 2 o'clock. lnterment
WAS in the family plot in Maple Hill
Cemetery.
Word received from Deacon Eugene
Simmons Informs US that he is in a
hospital at Brookline for treatment
and possibly a slight operation. The
deacon win be there for some weeks
and is rot expected to return to Dor
set before August.
Miss Lapham Of the Dorset I'm, has
announced the opening of the Inn for
June l4th. In the meantime Miss
Lapham will be more than busy pre-
pairing the Inn for the summer trade
and on opening day the arriving
guests will find a most attractive home
awaiting them.
Mrs. Albert b. Cheney who has been
spending the winter with her daugh-
ters in Parlin, N. j., returned last
week TO Dorset ard is attending to the
cleaning of her house on Church street
which will be occupied again this sea-
son by the VIM. G. Taussig family of
Yonkers, n. Y.
Sergt. Perry NJ. Peltier, who return
ed from overseas last week and was
stationed at Camp Merritt, was at his
home on Church street for the week
end. Sergt. Peltier is connected with
the 18th Ordnance Casual Co., Third
Battalion. He hopes TO receive his
discharge in a few days and return to
Dorset.
A small fire which started in the
kitchen of DR.. Liddle's home on
Church street, was put out before the
fire department, which had been called
out, arrived. While considerable dam
age had been done in the kitchen the
rest of the building suffered from
smoke only. We congratulate the
doctors family on their escape from
serious loss.
Frank A. Norton and son, Ransom
c., of Main street, went to Troy last
Saturday where Mr. Norton left his
son at the Troy Hospital for observa-
ton and treatment. Master Ransom
has been i'll off and on for quite a
while and we feel certain the visit to
Troy where he can receive the best of
care will be of lasting benefit
Dorset Church Notes
Sunday services: Church school at
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15
Don't Always Blame Hens When Eggs

Rats may be getting them--U. s.
Government Bulletins prove they
know how to get them. Break a cake
of RAT-SNAP into small pieces and
place where rats travel. II there,
RAT-SNAP will get them--positively.
Three sizes, Csc, SOC, s1.00. Sold and
guaranteed by 7. j. Healey, Manches-
ter Depot, VT. adv
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15

full church here, with its wonderful
windows, was built by the Spanish 300
years ago. 20 to Communion every
morning have been in France three
months. have been in the line near
the old battlefield (Messines). Life is
very cheap here. Graves are univer-
SAL the little wooden crosses are scat
tered everywhere"
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15
DORSET HOLLOW

Mrs. Dennis Bowie is very sick.
Mrs. Ern Roberts is quite sick with
the influenza.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dennis Bowie were in
Rutland last week.
Miss Phylinda Roberts and Mrs.
Burr were visiting in Wells one day
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sheldon, who
have been very sick, are able to be
about again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Sheldon and
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Nichols have
been quite sick with the prevailing
distemper.
Mrs. Adolf Funke, who went to the
Troy City Hospital underwent a seri-
Gus operation which was very success
full.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1919-05-15

Parents who desire TO have their
children baptized on the Children's
Day. the sth of June, viii kindly
notify the pastor in advance.
Miss Elizabeth Carhart has kindly
consented TO act as superintendent Of
the church school during the summer
months.
Evening journal., 1919-09-13


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Evening journal., 1919-09-13
RIGHT NOW

You're not putting your money into
future hopes" when you build your
home at Minquadale. There are con-
veniences already here.
Beautiful homes are built Every
block is divided into building lots;
streets are laid out Property restricted TO
desirable people; there will be war
ranty deed given with every lot; the title
will be perfect and even the taxes will be
paid.
Evening journal., 1919-09-13
FOR SALE

fOM 9AkEs
1914 W Third St. aRSB.
l.0s W. Fourth St, . r. Il. Pa H.
J23-25 W. Second St. 6 rooms
627 $. Connell ST.. rooms
1A01 Poplar ST.. X 4 r.
'ol4 W Second St.. r & b.
20i \. Rodney ST.. 6 II. B. r. H.
ilo s. Broome ST., 9 r, n. =, II. garage.
523 W Third ST.. II. Il Il store
BUNGALOW. Forrest Park. Price Sl.7o0.
GA W Third St, X. B & T.
Gil Poplar St. X 4 b.
H11 W. Third ST.. Il & r.
Ges W Third St. X & b.
CO. W Third St, r & b.
200 W. Fifth St, q well built corner
store and dwelling
SCI Bennett ST.. > X & B
SOC W. Front. ST. 10 r q H.
~ ). Jackson St. > r; bargain
81 W. Fourth ST., Il, y. II possession.
1913 Lancaster Ave, 4 4 h.
sile ). Van Buren ST.. q r. & b.
lSo2 Maryland Ave, Il II, b. & H.
john j. HamIey
Cos West Fourth ST.
Evening journal., 1919-09-13
FOR SALE

,oo block T.. Seventh St, II.
rive houses IN 1900 block. =. l2th ~" u
corber D sv' S,h and Walnut sts.. II L. b. store
ronr houses. 1000 block, 1atnall - X. - -
sooo block. boulevard. II X, T. IL .,a near
300 block. W. 9TH ST. 10 H. D. s''''
,,oo hes,i Nadi,seS eTs S.. apts, each R. i; +. n
400 block. W. 29th ST.. H. b. - O'
500 'SI5cS SIdcS W. sixth St, r, =,
Ashley X, = p. r. II lot 49xl.1 n
iOo block. W. 18th St., l. X T. !"
1900 i blScR' % n'3i n. sixth st, 10 R. B. p
" an1tSS h ST.. st. s II. Il. p, II;
"A, ostb 81 Z II, b. Y, II H.,
Ssib ana West SITS. Q X, Il, 7, H.
1,eo hioel,. Walnut ST., H.,
200 hiock. u. oath St, X. bi
100 block, y. seventh 81 p
doo .oo piock' piik " second ST., store. bi n
@ guy ipfSsch Washington ST.. ) Il, B, T. H.
,soo ,iock Lobdcil ST.. r..
900 biock, Lancaster Ave. u H. -
i0o0 block, Lancaster Ave- ~ d.
500 block ,dSalsHS SiTs%0os g.. Si0 Is Il, ,. II.
200 block. s. Jackson ~, ~
1o0o biock. DUPONT 81, H.
iSo0 biock. Chestnut ST., H. ~ II
5S8 block clayton St, X, u, r. II.
N;andever Ave. aud Market Sts.. IL - n
800 block, Washington ST. pN5 % = "
Wm. " Montgomery
,,.,o $40 eisi5 orange St.
- Omen n n tuesday aud Saturday Evenings.
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