Connecticut western news., 1899-12-14
GREAT HARRINGTON.

John Metcalf, better known as "Jack," barnessmaker on Railroad street, was stabbed in the shoulder last Thursday evening by Peter Place. an Italian stone mason. Metcalf and some others were at the bar of Crotty's saloon drinking and talking about their various countries when Place suddenly exclalm- ed sI no fight for America. fight for Italy" It is said the Italian continued his remarks in spite of the warning of Metcalf to keep away. Finally forbear- ance ceased to be virtue with Metcalf and he struck Place a severe blow on the nose which drew blood. It is even said that his nose was fiattened and he was knocked to the floor. The com battants were separated and the barten. deis took the Italian from the room. He washed the blood from his face but quickly returned to the barroon with 8 knife in his hand and struck Metcalf from the side, the weapon entering his back under the left shoulder. Metcalf cried out that he was stabbed and Place was put out of the saloon. Dr Race, who was called, sewed up the wound which was five inches long and about two inches deep. Place soon returned to the saloon and threatened to kill Met calf if he conld get at him. Chief of Police Pilon came up and as quick as possible put the handcuffs on the in furiated man. He was then taken to the lookup ard the next morning was arraigned before Judge Sanford in the District court. Lawyer Wilcox appear ed for the prisoner, waived the reading of the warrant which charged Place with assault with intent to murder Place was put under 5000 for appear ance Dec 15 provided Metcalf is able to appear as witness on that day. The wound inflicted on Motcalf is not con- sidered fatal unless some unforeseen complaint should set in.
 The winter whist club held its first meeting for the season at the home of Mir and Mrs R. T. Dewey last Thursday evening. Mrs Charles N. Gilbert was elected secretary, and Mir Gilbert treas urer. Another whist club, called the South Berkshire, has been organized in this village. This will meet the evening of Dec. p at the home of Mir and Mrs L. B. Brusie.
 Charles H. Nodine has sold his share in the job printing office of Foote. Mo- ulHO II VI Il, I OObc.
 The Ancient Order of United Work men will hold a smoke talk at their rooms this evening. Judge A. G An drews of Augusta, Me. is expected to make an address The Mandolin club of this village will furnish music
 There was meeting of Hope Fire company last Thursday evening for the purpose of arranging for the annual firemen's ball in February.
 Edward B. Barnes, H. T. Robbins and John Mcfarland attended meeting of Berkshire Commandery Knights Tenn plars at Pittsfield Friday afternoon.
 William Wallace Langdon, 0 police man and probation officer, and withal one of the best known men in town was found dead in bed about 10. 30 Sunday night. He was a night watchman for several years and his wife went to call him as usual in order that he might go on duty but he did not answer and an investigation showed that he had passed away. Mir Langdon was n son of Jason and Rhoda (Granger) liangdon and was born at Monterey, Oct. ', 1884. He was farmer for several years and re. moved to this town in October 1878. Here he was in the hardware business with w. Walker for three years and then gave it up as 1t was not finaocial success. He was deputy sheriff for 30 years having been appointed by High Sheriff Graham A. Root For II years Mir Langdon was a selectman of Great Darlington and some 15 years ago chief of the fire department. His funeral in charge of the Masonic lodge. was at- tended yesterday at 30 p. ID. from his late residence on Main street. His wife Ellen (married Dec 10, 1857 who sur vIves, is sister of Lawyer H. o. Joy ner He is also survived by two dsugh. ters, Mrs W. B. Hill of this village and Miss Margaret B. Langdon of New York. .