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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-08-15

Weather conditions and general forecast:
Local rains and thunder-storms have con-
s sinusd from the Ohio river to the gulf and
area OF local rains has advanced from the
upper Missouri valley over the Red River
Oh Oh ,ne North, the extreme upper Mississippi
temperatures are generally above the
seasonal average In the interior and north
central states. and are slightly below the
normal in the southern states, New Eng
land and the Rocky mountain region.
Showers are likely to continue south Of
the Ohio valley and in the Atlantic states
from Virginia southwark. In the Ohio val
ley and the lower lake region the weather
will continue fair with higher temperatures
Thursday.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be light to fresh northeasterly;
on the south Atlantic coast light south
westerly; on the gulf coast light westerly.
and on the lower lakes fresh easterly.
The following heavy precipitation Tin
inches) has been reported during the past
twenty-four hours: Cairo, 1.22: Evansville,
200; Admission 1.3S; Raleigh, 1.4s; Meridian,
1;02; Greensboro. Ga, 2.62; Williamson. W..
Steamers departing today for European
ports will have light to fresh west to north
west winds with fair weather to the Grand
Banks.
Records for Twenty-four Hours.
The following were the readings Of the
thermometer and barometer at the weather
bureau for the twenty-four hours beginning
at pm. yesterday:
Observation-Disclosures IA, pm, 81: 8
pm, rs; II midnight, 20. August Is. 4
am, 81; Am, 60; IL noon, 80; 2 p.m., "a.
Maximum, "a. at pm. August 10; min
imum. 66, at $40 am. August 10.
Barometer-August IA, 4 PM, 29.ss; y
Pm, 1886; II midnight 1886. August Is,
4 am, 9.ss; am, 1880; noon. $3.50; 2
PM, 1880.
Tide Tables.
Today-Low tide, 1852 am. and 1857
pm; high tide, 4:52 am. and 5:25 pm.
Tomorrow-Low tide, 1910 am; high
tide, $40 am. and 6:15 p.m: =
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rose, STA am; sun sets, $3.50
Tomorrow-Sun rises, STA am.
Moon rises 2:45 am. tomorrow.
The City Lights.
The city lights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
All arc and incandescent lamps lighted IF
teen minutes after sunset and extinguished
forty-five minutes before sunrise.
Condition Of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at
am: Great Falls, temperature, 76; con-
dition, 120. Dalecarlia reservoir, tempera-
ture, II; condition at north connection, $50;
condition at south connection, $780, George
town distributing reservoir, temperature,
condition at eff1uent gate house, 80. Wash
ington city reservoir, temperature, 76; con-
dition at influent, 80; condition at efflu-
emit, SIS.
Up-River Waters.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
HARPER'S FERRY. August 15-Both
rivers muddy.
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Americans welcomed at Dusseldorf.

A cablegram from Dusseldorf, Prussia,
says: The members of the American In
stitute OF Mining Engineers. who are now
enjoying a tour Of Germany following their
recent convention in London. yesterday took
trip down the Rhine to view the harbors
and shipping facilities near Ruhrort and
Duisburg and the Krupps new steel plant
and the Fredrich-Alfred foundry, where the
best American inventions are employed.
Last night the company was welcomed to
Dusseldorf by Lord Mayor Marx at the
town hall. All the leading men Of the
Rhenish- Westphalian industries and other
prominent citizens were present, and the
Americans were welcomed enthusiastically.
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wireless Messages to warships.

Messages were sent by the bureau OF
equipment. Navy Department. to Boston
and Norfolk and one to the cruiser MIN
neapolis, at sea. The reply from the Min
neapolis by wireless reached the depart
ment two hours ahead of the other re-
plies. The Minneapolis was in the south
err. drill grounds on the capes.
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Repulsed After Terrific Fighting.

According to the correspondent at Alden
Of the London Daily Mail, after devastating
nineteen Ogaden villages. the Mad Mullah,
inflated by his success, attacked the Sultan
Of Mijertain's territory. Both sides lost
heavily. The sultan had nine near relatives
and TOO warrors killed, but eventually re-
pulsed the Gullah toward Illig and the
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Wife Sole Beneficiary.

Mrs Lizzie ]. 'Brodhead is named as sole
beneficiary of the estate of her late hus-
band, Mark Brodhead, by the terms Of his
will. The document, dated October g.
1896. also names Mrs. Brodhead as execu-
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The Meat Supply Contracts.

Secretary Bonaparte will take no further
action in the meat supply cases for the
navy until after his return from his vaca.
ton, which viii be about September 9.
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The Cruiser ST. Louis.

The cruiser ST. Louis was turned over to
the Navy Department today at the League
Island navy yard, Philadelphia.
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Maximum temperature past twenty-foul
hours, "a; year ago, 81.
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WEATHER FORECAST.
Partly Cloudy Tonight; Showers
THURSDAY.

Forecast till 8 pm. Thursday:
For the District of Columbia, Delaware
and Maryland. partly cloudy tonight. show
ers Thursday; light winds. mostly north to
northeast.
For Virginia, showers tonight and Thurs
day; light variable winds.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY.
No one is authorized to solicit advertisements
IN the name of Georgetown University unless he
presents a letter signed by the President OF the
University
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
AUTOMOBILE FACTORY
Canaan's Industries are Becoming Di- versified-Large Garage Just Com pleted

Canaan's Industries are Becoming Di-
 versified-Large Garage Just Com
 pleted.
 The Canfeld automobile garage in Canaan is practically completed and is in daily use. On the ground floor is room for the storage of 30 machines and it is here that machines are repaired or given other desired care. On the second floor are the lathes and other machinery and more is to be added in the near future as it is the intention of W. H. Garfield, proprietor of the business, to assemble automobiles here and place them on the market. The castings will be made from the patterns he furnishes, will receive the finishing touches here and be transformed into completed ma chimes. The name for the machine to bs made here has not been selected as yet.
 The machinery is operated by an electric motor. This motor operates a dynamo which is used to charge the storage batteries by which a considera- ble number of the machines which, are brought to the garage for storage or re- pairs are provided. There is also an au- tomatic arrangement for initiating tires which does away with the former la borious hand process.
 The machines made here will be of two kinds, touring cars and runabouts, both suited for hard use on country roads. MT. Garfield is one of the plo- neers in the automobile business, having beeu engaged in it since 1885.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
THE GROCERY ORACLE.
Tells His Experience With a Bear
 Back in the eos.

"I see by the papers they're shootin' lots of bears out west these days" re- marked the Grocery Oracle. "Speakin' of bears, reminds me of my last bear hunt. This was way back in the sixties when me and the old woman was q hvin' out in the west where the country was new. One mornin' tux my gun and started out after game of any sort, didn't care what, anything from chip munk to panther. hadn't gone far before heard noise in the bushes to the left of me. looked in that direction and there war two little round eyes starin' at me. l knowed it war bear and l raised me gun, took aim and pulled the trigger. Not sound did hear. I hsd fergot to put on cap and the thing wouldn't shoot. The bear gave fiyin' leap and was almost upon me before could move out O my tracks So l had no time to put cap on my gun. Istarted as fast as my legs would carry me, fer the house and the bear came on behind me When I got there he was so close be. hind me Ihad no time to open the door so ran round and round the buildin', the old bear so close upon me I could feel his hot breath on my coat-tails at every step. I Ihollered to the old woman to open the door and let me in, but she didn't dare do it fer fear the bear would come in too, so we kept on around the house. saw the only way to save my life was to tire out the bear aud twas like six-day walkin' match WIG looked as we logged around and around. Pretty soon I saw he was gittin' winded, while was as fresh as daisy and just fer the sport of the thing sailed in and gained three laps on the bear before he knowed what was doin'. Then I yelled to the old woman to hang out a score board so I could tell how we stood.
 "A facetious remark said the young man home from college.
 "A what?" said the Oracle. for the moment forgetting his story.
 II meant it was funny" said the col lege man.
 "ohp' remarked the Oracle, chats what you mean. We'll, why didn't you say so?'
 "The bear kept goin' slower and slower and finally he stopped and lay down like tired dog and put cap on me gun and give him his quietim with shot through the heart. That night I stopped to figure up how far we had gone. We had run fer three hours and covered just so miles, yes sir, just so miles. The next mornin' weighed that bear and he tipped the scales at just sooo pounds"
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
The Danbury Fair

The Danbury Fair is to be held Octo- Der to 6. The programme for the out of-doors features follows:
 Tuesday.-Exhibition of Flooded Stock, Cattle, Sheep and Horses. At p. m. parade of Automobiles and Auto mobile Races for the afternoon.
 Wednesday. ay.-Exhibition of Flooded Horses. Trotting, Glass 2:l2; Pacing, Glasses 2;14; Running Race. Pro- gramme Concerts by two Military Bands and entertainments in front of the Grand Stand.
 Thursday ay.-Trotting Glasses 2:19 and 2:27; Pacing, Glass 2:1o Running Race, Concerts and Special Attractions.
 Friday Classes 2:17 and 2:25; Trotting, Glass 2:15; Running Race, Concert and Attractions.
 Saturday.-Pacing, Class 2:S0; Trot- ting, Glasses 2:24 and 2:3o.
 G. M. Bundle, of Danbury, is Secre- tary and all enquiries should be ad- dressed to him.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13

The report of the committee was unanimously adopted by a rising vote and the committee was instructed to open negotiations with people whose property will be affected, arranging such terms as will be satisfactory to all con- cerned. Adjournment was then taken to Saturday. September 22, at the same time and place, when, in all probability, will come the decisive vote as to whether the partial system shall be installed.
 From the fact that there was no op- position of any sort expressed at Satur- days meeting. it would appear that the need of sewerage in Canaan is thoroughly understood by all, and that when the final vote comes there will be little or no opposition to the project.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
MORE BURGLARS
pounds

They Enter The Jackson & Eggleston
 Store, Obtain Some Booty and Make
 Good Their Escape.
 The Jackson & Eggleston store was burglarized Thursday night, entrance being effected through a rear window. A small quantity of clothing was stolen. Suspicion pointed to two young men who were seen about Canaan that day and as late as II o'clock Thursday night. They were supposed to have boarded an eastbound freight early Friday morning. A telephone message was sent to Win st-d, and Chief of Police Wheeler soon sfterNard telephoued that he had cap tured two young men answering the de- scription. Deputy Sheriff Rhoades went to Winsted and took them into custody, but they were not the pair wanted as they were able to prove conclusively that they came directly from Pough- keepsie, therefore the big black crayon, which records Canaan's didn't catch 'em burglaries, makes another down ward stroke.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
MAKING PROGRESS.
TOWARD 4 CANAAN NATIONAL BANK

Canaan's Board of Trade Committee
 is Encouraged by the Response They
 Have Received-The Bank is not a
 Certainty as yet, However-Board
 Meeting Friday Evening.
 The committee appointed by the Board of Trade to solicit conditional sub scriptions for stock i, Canaan National Bank are much encouraged at the re- sponse they have thus far received from Canaanites. It has been liberal beyond their expectations and there are many persons who not yet been interviewed or who have not definitely decided what amount they wish to subscribe. Not withstanding this however, the bank is, by no means, an assured fact, nor will it be until at least s30,000 have been subscribed. There seems to be little question that this mark will be reached, perhaps during the next few days. The subscriptions thus far obtained are for Sl0o0 each, with one exception, where a Canaan lady has subscribed 5000.
 The project is one which has the con fdence of everyone and all are united in the belief that there can be but one result of establishing the institution, i. e., that it will be successful. that it will re- ceive the patronage of all the Canaan business men and that, beside being a much needed convenience, it will be a benefit to the village in many ways.
 An adjourned meeting of the Board of Trade will be held tomorrow evening at which time the committee will report the progress it has been able to make. A large attendance of members is desired.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
GRANGE CIRCULATING LIBRARIES

Good Reading to be Placed in the
 Hands of Grangers-ChapinvilIe Man
 Prepares the Catalogue.
 The Connecticut State Grange has taken up the idea of placing good read ing in the hands of members of subordi- nate granges. The matter of sending out circulating libraries was first talked up at the State Grange convention in 1905, but definite action was not taken until January, 1906. At that time a resolution was passed, accepting an offer from the State Library Committee to cooperate with the grange in sending out number of small travelling libraries among the granges, the expense to be borne by the state. Ten of these libraries will be sent out early in September, and the aim is to place the libraries in towns without public libraries. Each library consists of twenty books, including a considerable variety of literature. Up to-date books on agriculture and horti- culture slightly predominate, but there is goodly selection of works of fiction, nature study and out-of door life, and a small number on travel. history and bi- ography. The libraries will remain with one grange three months, so that ten granges will get the use of 900 books in two years time.
 In order to add to the usefulness of the libraries, committee was appointed with authority to print a catalogue and list of topics, with references by pages or chapters. A list of subjects suitable for use at grange meetings has been selected from each library. From the references the material can be readily looked up by any member to whom the topic may be assigned. In this way 1t is thought that the books may be made useful at the grange meetings. The topics selected have been divided into two groups. Part I. consists of agricultural and horti- cultural topics that are thought to be of especial interest to farmers, while Part II. consists of topics selected from books of fiction, travel, out-of-d door life, etc.
 A good variety of technical topics will be found listed, and next to these hu- orous readings, material for essays or instructive material to be reported upon by brief talks. The catalogue and Hkt of topics was prepared by Charles S. Phelps of Chapinville, chairman of the State Grange committee.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13

spoiled Sam didn't have nerve enuff to to go bak into the truckin' bizness again after that. He charged hiz hard lux all up to the autymobeels becuz he sed he woodn't hev he'd to sell the fust hoss if it hedden't ben fer 'em and that hoSs want afraid of no harmless old red COW what cum along the rode and stopped to say 'hello" to it.
 But Sam made the autymobeels do him a good tern after all, fer 'twant long after hiz sekund smash up that he went to the sitty, got job in the phase where they iz made and last herd from him he wuz conductor on one of lem (shaffer he kalled it) fer rich feller what don't hev nothin' to do but spend money and wuz havin' lots of fun ridin' eround the country at $60 month and found.
 Yours respectively,
 UNCLE EZRA.
 P. S. 1.-Bub's thinkin' of gittin' a job like Sam's. U. E.
 P.S. 2.-Mirandy wants to no if you'll print it if she sends down her best punkin pie reseet She sez it'll be pie time bime by and p'raps sum of them brand new brides what reed THE NEWS haint up on blldin' pie. U. E.
 P. S. 3.-Be they thinkin' ov hayin' a fare in Canaan or haint they? Some say it's so and sum say 'taint. U. E.
 P. s. 4.-Goin' to be kinder mixed up4ime in politics in Litchheld county this fall, haint it? U. k.
 P. s. 5.-Bije Flanders ast me 'tother day if Prezident Rozeyvelt got into cor respondence with me before he issued that order bout the new-fangled spellin? :? What do you spose he ment? U. E.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
Says He's a Republican

Since the announcement that Charles w. Barnum of Lime Rock might be a possible candidate for senator from this district, the question has been raised by some about the party affiliations of Mir. Barnum, since his father, the late Hon. William H. Barnum, was such staunch democrat. Mir. Barnum stated that he had voted the republican ticket for l5 years and thinks he can hardly be chased as democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
MATRIMO ONlAl
Nichols-Cook Nuptials.


 The marriage of Miss Mary M Cook, only daughter of MT. aud Mrs. Edward L. Cook of Clayton, to Thomas Bolles Nichols of New York, took place at the home of the bride. Wednesday afternoon, September 5. Rev. Garrett Stryker of New Marlboro officiated, using the simple Episcopal service. The bride, who was attended by her cousin, Miss Helen Fitch of Boston, wore dotted white Swiss muslin, with cream valenciennes lace trimming, and earned sheaf of Ameri- can Beauty roses. The maid of honor also wore white muslin. Charles Nichols brother of the groom, acted as best man. The decorative scheme was green and white, into which clematis and ferns largely entered. After the ceremony an informal reception was held and refresh ments were served. At o'clock Mir and Mrs. Nichols left for a stay of two weeks at Lake George and vicinity, after which they will make their home in New York city. Among the out-of-t town gu ests were Mrs. James R. Nichols, mother of the groom; Miss Marion Nichols, Miss Ethel Nichols, Harry Nichols, all of New York; MT. and Mrs. Charles Nichols of New Britain, Conn.,; Pierre Boisse, Jao- ques Boisse, Paul Cooley and Frank Tin dale of New York; Robert G. Fitch of Boston, Miss Ethel Beers of Northfeld and Joseph Cook of Northampton.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
S1O,WO

The committee recommend that the fire district take immediate steps to &C., quire from all property owners the necessary rights for the laying and per manently maintaining the pipes indi- cated upon the map, and also to acquire from MT. Gillette two acres of land lying next and adjacent to the tracks of the Central New England Railroad also in conhection with the land to be acquired, should be acquired a right of way to go to and from said property for the purpose of attending the septic tank to be erected
 The septic tank has been approved by all the engineers, and all of the objec- tionable features of sewage disposal will be fully and thoroughly eliminated by its terminating in this tank. MT. Ferry has informed the committee that it would be possible to live within ten feet of tank constructed upon plans similar to this without any objectionable fea- lures from the sewage disposal.
 The committee believes that it is per fectly feasible to install the system at the estimated cost of BIO, 900, but recom- mends the raising of s12. .00O. to have on hand sufficient balance for the purpose of acquiring real estate and to create a fund to be used for the purpose of pay ing the fire districts proportion of the expenses of connecting property with the said lines.
 They do not believe that there should be any property expense other than that MT. Gillette should be paid for the prop erty, for all other property owners through whose property this line will pass are to be directly benefited by the construction of the sewer.
 The total expense incurred to date in making the survey and preparing the maps is within s2O0.
 The committee consists of J. H. Rora- back, N. L.l Jackson, R. D. Peirce, 0. w. Camp and Wallace W. Burghardt.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
Chief Justice Torrence Dead

Chief Justice David Torrance died at his home in Derby Wednesday last of heart trouble. He had been i'll for several months but was not thought to be in a serious condition. Judge Tor rance was born in Scotland in 1s40. He was veteran of the Civil War, be- coming a lieutensnt-colonel. After the war he studied law aud was admitted to the Bar in 1868. He has been chief justice since 1901. when he succeeded Chief Justice Andrews of Litchfield.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
NEW ENGLAND LIME COMPANY
Holds Its Annual Meeting at MiIIerton and Chooses Board of Directors for the Ensuing Year.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the New England Lime Co. was held Tuesday at the company's s office in Millerton. The following were chosen directors: c. E. Griffing, Wallace Garfield, David Follet, Daniel L. Peirce, J. Henry Roraback, c. W. Barnum, W. NJ. Barnpm; 0. E. Vrooman and Martin Griffing. These directors will probably elect the officers during the the coming week.
 Of the entire capital stock of l2,0oo shares, 9700 shares were represented at the meeting.
 The reports of the various officers were unanimously accepted and approved and a unanimous vote w.s cast in approval of the manner in which the company's s affairs have been conducted during the past year by the officers and directors,
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
NEW CONTRACTS

Borden Milk Company Contract With
 the Farmers for Ensuing Six Months.
 Yesterday was contract day at the Borden milk plants in this vicinity. The prices agreed upon for milk during the coming six months are greater by from five to ten cents per hundred pounds than last year. We give, below, this years prices and also those paid during a corresponding period last year.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
For Railway Station Improvement

A notice has been issued to the mem bers of the Salisbury Association by President Robert Scoville, which reads as follows: "A meeting of the Sails bury Association will be held Saturday, Sept. 18th at 8 o'clock, at the Scoville Library. Plans for improvements at railway stations at Lakeville and Salisbury will be submitted. Members are urged to be present."
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
ROBERTS FOR STATE TREASURER

East Canaan Man on State Democratic
 Ticket-Mayor Thatcher of Norwich
 Nominated for Governor.
 At the democratic state convention at Hartford yesterday Charles F. Thayer of Norwich was nominated for gover- nor and E. S. Roberts of East Canaan for State Treasurer.
 For Lieutenant Governor John M. Ney, Hartford.
 State Secretary-George Forster, Rockville.
 Comptroller-Eugene B. Peck, Bridge port.
 Attorney General William B. Stod- dard, Milford.
 Congressman-at Large-Chas. F. Don. ahue, Derby.
Connecticut western news., 1906-09-13
Large Enrolment

The Gilbert school reopened Monday with an entering class of 151, the largest in the history of the school. Of these, 57 were enrolled in the commercial de- partment, which is proof of the increas- ing popularity of that department