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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-08

to get a better look. The sides were
slippery. He had to make a detour to
keep from sliding into the shallow
water forty feet from the top Of
Chateau street, which bounds the south
end of the pond or filled ground around
it.
Mrs. Summer. wife-like, deemed It
best to stay near, fearing her husband
might slip into the water. She noted
mis- careful steps alongside the waters
edge as he drew nearer to the silent
speck i'm the pond. A closer view in
the darkening twilight convinced him
that II was woman's body-Mrs.
Chase-and, though he said nothing,
Mrs. Sumner knew that his forebodings
had proven true.
In a few minutes the police had been
Informed by telephone.
Captain Broadhead and Detectives
w. M. Ingram and Lyle Prendergast
hurried to the Chase neighborhood
near Westlake park.
The Summers had not spread the
news generally, but a few neighbors
who had been notified consulted has
tily and decided to get Mr.. Chase, the
bereaved husband, out of the way un-
til after the body had been made as
presentable as possible.
Two of the men then informally
called on the unsuspecting organist,
who part of the afternoon had given
a music lesson to one of his pupils.
They told him that q certain family
had reported that woman answering
Mrs. Chase's description had called at
their home asking for situation. The
family lived several miles out.
The false clew had hardly been i'm
parted before Mr. Chase had buttoned
on an overcoat and started for the
door. Day after day he had followed
clews such as these in haste. No
theory was too improbable for him, so
with lighter heart, buoyed up with
hope, he set out as he thought on the
trail that would bring him to his wife
one of the men went with him, de-
spite the protests of the unhappy hus-
band, who said he felt that his neigh
bors had already done all they could.
| And away they went-one seeking
hard to conceal the weighty secret he
bore, the other unconscious Of the
! greater sorrow that overhung him.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-08
DRAMATIC SCENE
AT WATERS EDGE

With the finding of the body by an
outsider, who will probably claim the
$10O reward offered for information
such as he gave, though one neighbor,
Mrs. w. H. Smith, says she told her
husband about seeing the object in
the water, the police have dropped the
case.
AS Capt. Broadhead remarked, while
a small group of neighbors awaited the
arrival of the undertaker's wagon:
1--WE have located the body and
dragged it to shore. 1t is now the
coroners case"
The discovery of the body was
dramatic, yet free from excitement.
Mr.. Sumner had, as was his wont
day after day before going to his office
and when returning, taken a stroll over
toward the pond. The water lies be-
tween his home and the Chase house.
Last night he started toward the
scene, his wife accompanying him.
Suddenly reaching for her arm he
said: 4...
Doesn't that look to you like a
woman's dress on the surface of the
pond?" ---.-. -.-------'----.'a
He pointed to a dark checked iloat-
ing object.
With shudder his wife assented.
Mr.. Sumner wishing to spare her
feelings told her to go back toward
the house while he went down the hill
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-08
PREVENTS A JAIL BREAK
Deputy Sheriff EIko, Nevada, at the
Point of Gun Corrals
Prisoners

RENO. New, Feb. flames Watson,
Frank Sterling and Wesley Gardner
the latter a negro, in Jail at Elko on
a charge of burglary and reputed to
be three of the most desperate men in
the eastern portion of Nevada, were
caught in the act of digging their way
from prison today.
The discovery was made by Deputy
Sheriff Weathers few minutes before
the men would have been at liberty
At the point of gun he drove them
into another cell and this afternoon
filed a charge of attempting Jail break
ing against Them
1t is believed they received aid from
outside sources.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-08
RAILROAD MAN PROMOTED
Former General Superintendent of Los
ngeIes-Pacific Receives
BID Raise

Il. r. Gabel, formerly general SUI
perintendent of the Los Angeles-Pa-
clfic Railway company. was promoted
yesterday to the position of general
manager.
The office has been held by Presl-
dent e. p. Clark, but the increasing
business of the company made 1T nee
essary to secure another man as gen.
eral manager. No one has been Sc
lected as yet to fill the position made
vacant by the promotion of Mr. GabeL
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-08

II. Duquine. retired farmer of 1897
East Ninth street says: 81 knew from
the aching i'm the small Of my back and
the condition of the kidney secretions
that there was something wrong with
my kidneys. but l did not know what
to do to get rid Of the annoyance. Just
at the time an advertisement about
Doan's Kidney Pills met my eye, and
went to Deans drug store, corner of
Second and Spring streets, for box.
A continuation Of the treatment for
some time not only stopped the attack
of backache, but it rendered the kidney
secretions normal"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-08
DOES YOUR BACK EVER ACHE

Doan's Kidney Pills have quick
and direct action on the kidneys. They
drive out the poisons that infest the
blood, cleanse and stimulate the kid
neys, regulate the urine, cure back
ache, dizziness and languor and per-
manently heal the kidneys.
The best proof we can offer OF the
great merit of Doan's Kidney Pills is
testimony of residents. Of this city who
have used the remedy.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1906-02-08
Annapolis Hazers Dismissed

BY Associated rress.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb. 7.-Midship..
man Richard Lawrence de Saussure OF
South Carolina and George II, Melvin
of Geneseo, Ill.,, were formally dis
missed from the naval academy at
noon today for hazing.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
ELLSWORTH

Crops are looking fine and the farmers have the assurance of plenty.
 Some from here are expecting to at- ten1 the Canaan Camp Meeting.
 George Northrup has commenced thrashing grain for the farmers.
 J. B. Chaffee is settling the estate of the late Charles M. Monroe.
 Silas St. John of New York is home for few days.
 George Pleaux Is now ill New Haven H Dspital for treatment.
 Supt. Platt of the N. Y. N. H. S H. R. R. spent last Sunday with Dr. P. O. Skiff at his summer home on the mouu- tain.
 Charles Swift, wife and son of West Hartford are visiting at William Eve rett's.
 Miss Helen Goodenough of Torring- ford with two children of Rev. G. F. Goodenough are guests at the Dunbar home.
 Mrs Yale of Torrington is with her cousin Dell at George Northrup's.
 Watson Emmons on Monday last cele- brated his 5Sth birthday.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
Deer Upset Train Schedule

It is now probable that the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford Railroad Com pany will ask the next legislature to re- peal the act which protects deer until 1911. The company has been caused more or less trouble by the deer on the tracks. Oftentimes it is necessary to stop expresses and drive the deer from the tracks before the trains can proceed. A number of deer have been killed in various parts of the state by trains, acci- dentally, of course. The Farmers Four Hundred is make ap effort to have the legislature pass a bill calling upon the state to pay all damages done by the animals. Farmers have been troubled to great extent by deer in gardens, and feel, it is said, that inasmuch as the state protects the deer it should be responsible for the devastations they cause. Many crops have been destroyed and the farm CTS in many sections of the state feel the loss
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
Favors Salary Plan

Sheriff Middlebrook of Litchfield county places himself on record as favor ing the salary plan instead of fees as sheriffs compensation. He says:
 In my opinion it should be upon either one or the other, definitely established, and not upon a mixed system, as at present.
 If salary is given it should stand for something; it should be at least an amount adequate for services rendered to, and ill lieu of all compensation from the state.
 believe that all puplic officers should be on a salary basis, whenever that is feasible, rather than on fee system.
 AS to the feasibility of placing sheriffs on salary basis many things are to be considered, such as the compensation of delegated powers to deputies, jailers etc, in co-ordinata work, the serving of civil process, private papers and many other things which would necessitate careful consideration; yet I believe after such consideration the salary system could be equitably established.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
ASHLEY FALLS

A man from Ashley Falls, says The Danbury News, came to town Friday, with S90 in his pocket and in his mind the determination to have some fun no matter what it cost. The same after noon the man called at the police station and told Captain Bradford that he had become separated from his S9o with such dispatch that he did not know what to make of it. He was unable to decide whether he had been robbed or lost his money. The police spent con siderable time in investigating the case, but were unable to get any evidence that would indicate that the man had been robbed.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
LAKEVlLlE

On Monday of last week Mrs. E W. Cleaveland celebrated her eightv-sixth birthday at her home, The Pines. Robert Cleaveland and wife and Miss Titus of Paterson, N. T.. Albert Cleaveland of New York, Harry Cleaveland and family of Trenton, N. J. were among those from out of town who were present.
 The Base Ball team give a dance at Roberts Opera House tomorrow even- ing.
 Mrs D. H. Oakes has been visiting friends in New London.
 Mrs. G. O. Koch and children of New York were recent visitors at Mrs. Neville's.
 Miss Bridget Muldoon of Torrington recently visited at Peter Hymns.
 Miss Elizabeth O'Brien of New York is spending her vacation with her parents here.
 Harry Hall and wife of New Britain are visiting at John Roebuck's.
 Mrs. John Ellin and daughter Martha of Newark visited at James Ellis last week.
 Miss Blanche Howard of Brattleboro, Vt, is spending her vacation with her mother. Mrs. E. Winckworth.
 Miss Jennie Twichell of Nangatuck is visiting Miss Eva Bryan.
 Rev. Father Hayes of St. Joseph s Cathedral, Hartford visited at St. Mary s rectory last week.
 MT. and Mrs. A. B. Hall have returned from Canada where they spent several weeks.
 The Misses Mamie and Eva Barnum of Springfield were recent guests of Mrs. B. D. Jones.
 Albert Miller has received motor cycle, which he expects to use on the rural delivery route.
 The adjourned school meeting will be held on the evening of Tuesday, the 2Sth all persons interested are requested to attend the meeting.
 Together with thoughts about a new school house, the people of Lakeville, and indeed of the town of Salisbury, are asked to "wuk der minds " on the subject of "Tovn Consolidation, VI to be brought up in the near future.
 The baseball contest between Lake vile and Lime Rock on Saturday, the 18th, resulted in victory for the Lake vile team. During the heavy thunder storm of Monday night, the lightning struck in several places, but without serious damage.
 The frequent rains of July have made Salisbury look now more than ever at tractive the fields and rosdsides are as green as at the end of June.
 Several people in this village are mak. ing plans to attend the Charter Oak races in Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
WEST CORNWALL

Mir. and Mrs. Chas. Bate and Mrs Oscar Carlson of Cornwall spent Sunday with Mrs. Robert N. Cochrane. Master Frederick Bate has been with his sister the past week.
 Mrs. E. R. Davison and small daugh- ter spent a few hours in town on Satur- day of last week. ....#.# -
 Willis Potter was home from Torring- ton. over Sunday. sa
 w. H. Davidson of Ellsworth, was in town at the Mansion House several days recently. E..#
 Hon. David l.. Smith was in Bridge port Saturday last on business. -.
 Raymond Mason returned Monday to his home in New York, having spent the past two weeks here as the guest of Edw. D. Cartwright,
 Miss Martha l.. Mallinson is home from Bridgeport, for two weeks vaca- tion.
 - Chas. J. Memmott has gone back to New Rochelle. expecting to return in the course of week or ten days to finish his summer vacation at his home here
 Harry Hinchliffe visited friends in town over Sunday.
 Eugene Calkins Of Brookfield, was In this village last week.
 The following is taken from The Nor walk Sentinel, issue of Aug. 10: Two boys who were playing on the ledge of rocks on the west side of Roton Point, yesterday afternoon, had narrow es- cape from beipg drowned. During their sport both lads slipped from the rock into the water, and as neither could swim, they were in great danger of being drowned The mother of the boys shouted for help, and her cries were heard by Dr. Howard Stevens of West Cornwall, and others, who rushed to give aid. Dr. Stevens assisted in getting the boys from the water, and by the time this was accomplished, one of them was unconscious and nearly dead, He was finally brought to and later the mother and boys went to their home"
 For the past week Edward Car twright has kept his automobile in constant use, entertaining his New York visitors. Wednesday and Thursday, they took long trips, and Friday drove to Winsted and back. The party consists, besides Mir Cartwright, of his sister, Mrs. Theo- Sturges, her daughter; Miss Gertrude. Miss Elsie Mason and her brother, Ray mond Mason.
 The Old Home picnic at Cream Hill Lake on Saturday last, and the Old Home services at the church Sunday, were we'll attended by residents from all parts of the town. A large number of outsiders also came fiocklng back to the old homes for the two days entertain ment
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1906.
CANAAN'S SEWERAGE.

Civil Engineer Burghardts Survey
 Shows That There is Ample Fall
 and That a Sewerage System is
 Feasible.
 The results thus far obtained by Civil Engineer Wallace w. Burghardt, who ill consultation with A. NJ. Turner, and assisted by E. W. Adams, is making a sewerage survey of the Canaan fire dis trict, are most encouraging. The sur Aey develops the fact that it is possible for main or trunk line to have a fall of three feet to the thousand. In many other places where sewerage systems are in successful operation, the fall does not exceed two feet to the thousand. Mir. Burghardt also finds that to obtain this fall it will not be necessary to place the pipes at greater depth than water mains, and ill some places the depth will be even less. The trunk line survey is from West Main street to the Blackberry river bridge, a distance of $500 feet, and the fall is II feet. His plans, when fin ished, will include a complete survey of the fire district i'll order that it may be definitely known how the partial sew craze system it is proposed to install can be enlarged from time to time as neces- sity demands or conditions will permit. He is endeavoring to have report ready to submit to meeting of the fire district executive committee on Saturday even- ing of this week, although it may net be possible to complete it by that time.
 The survey proves that natural condi- tions in Canaan are favorable to an economical installation of sewerage system. The cost will be much less than was anticipated before the survey was commenced.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
CORNWALL BRIDGE

Mrs. G. s. Burtch and son Edwin have returned from visit in Kent Geo. Shade came home Monday even ing from Waterbury.
 Thomas McNamara and H. w. You'd of Bridgeport are spending their vacation at the Everett House.
 HURT IN COLLISION.
 Several who went from here Inst Sat urday on the excursion to Savin Rock were hurt in the collision at Hawley- vile, c. L. Slade, being the most serious.
 NEW PHYSICIAN ARRIVES.
 Dr. Harrington of Winsted arrived Monday to begin practice in the vicinity having his office at G D. Burtch's.
 TRAIN PUSHED DOWN BANK, The work train while working with the derrick here Sunday was pulled off the track by n heavy stone and pushed down an enbankment.
 Reports sly that Cornwall Bridge is to have q night operator.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
MILLERT0N

Active preparations are being made for the firemen's tournament, September B., and it is expected large crowd will be in town on that day.
 A new choir has been organized in St. Patrick E Church. Their first appearance will be at the dedication of the new altar September 2. On this occasion Miss Annie E. McAuliffe will be at the organ and Miss Arrange, a summer guest here, will sing solos.
 The Telegram says that Vera Miller, George Miller's ten year old daughter, is walking after a couple of years in her bed and chair. Little Vera had fall about two years ago. A few days afterwards her limbs were doubled and she was helpless. pr. Hoag was summoned and from then till now he has faithfully worked to restore Vera to her normal condition. Her hands were drawn to her shoulders and her feet were drawn to her hips, but by persist ent treatment the doctor has her walking and permanent cure is assured.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
SHEFFIELD

A sudden revolution of the power crank on his automobile caused the crank to strike Mir. McIdtvre of Shef field Saturday and his right arm was broken.
 Miss Roth of Brooklyn is the guest of Miss Carrie During.
 The ladies of Christ church held a very successful fair at the town hall Thursday evening of last week. There was all attractive display of fancy ar ticles, an apron table, a flower, a candy table, a cake and tea table. About $I7O was cleared for the society.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
COLLISION ON c. N. E. ROAD
Fireman Patrick Hickey of Canaan Among Those Injured-Trains Come Together Head On.

Fireman Patrick Hickey of Canaan
 Among Those Injured-Trains Come
 Together Head On.
 The Central New England passenger train which left Millerton, N. Y., at 9.45 Tuesday morning for Campbell Hall. N. Y, and west end local freight train. enroute to Millerton, N. r., from Camp. bell Hall. N. Y. collided head-on at Silvernails, N. T., at I2.l2 p. m- Three persons were injured, but none seriously. They are:
 J. P. Crill;y of Poughkeepsie, N. r., native of Winsted and supervision of the western division of the Central New England road, hurt about head and side
 Thomas Fitzgerald, of Rhineeliff, N r., a mail clerk on the passenger train. injured about head and side.
 Patrick Hickey of Canaan, fireman. ankle fragments torn and bruised.
 The injured were attended by phy- sician from Pine Plains, N. Y.
 Both engineers jumped just before the collision occurred and escaped unhurt
 The impact was so great that both locomotives were badly wrecked and locked together. Cars were derailed and n number were thrown on their sides. blocking the track. The collision oc- cured near the station, but who is to blame has not been determined as yet.
 The passenger train was in charge of Conductor William McGraw, formerly of Sheffield and Canaan. The conduct or of the freight was John Maher.
 A man named Sheldon, passenger. was slightly hurt, His home is said to be in Poughkeepsie.
 Fireman Hickey was brought to Canaan where he was transferred from the station to his home in an automobile and attended by Dr. Lee.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
Prohibition Candidate

party of Connecticut is called for We'd nesday, September 19, in West Haven. Candidates to be placed in nomination will be governor, ieutenant-gov secretary, treasurer, comptroller, attor- ney general and congressman-at-larg Former Sheriff Matthew E. O'Brien will probably be the Prohibitionist candidate the nomination.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
EXCURSION TRAIN IN COLLISION
Savin Rock Train Runs Into Freight at awleyvile-Several People More or Less Injured.


 Less Injured.
 The people along the Berkshire di- vision, including about 20 from Canaan, who went on the excursion to Savin Rock last Saturday had an experience When the excursion train reached Flaw leyville on the return trip about s p. III. it crashed into freight train on a siding. Fortunately, no lives were lost. There were three cars wrecked, one belng almost telescoped, and piled on top of another.
 Many of the passengers were cut about the face or hands with flying glass while others were badly bruized. One boy whose name conld not be learned sus- tained crushed foot. and was left in the care of Hawleyville physician. Thomas H. Byers of Pittsfeld, engineer of the passenger locomotive, was slightly hurt, while his fireman, Lewis c. Spencer sustained scalp wound and contusions about the head. He was rendered un- conscious for time but soon recovered.
 William H. Casey, Pittsfield, con ductor of the train, was hurled down the aisle and collided forcibly with the back of seat. MT. Casey sustained two broken ribs and other injuries. Several women passengers tainted or became hysterical, and but for the restraining efforts of Conductor Casey and the train men a number would have been hurt in some of the cars where there was general rush for the doors.
 It was three hours alter the crash oc- cured that the train was made up and run to New Milford, where three cars were added to replace those damaged in the wreck.
 There was humorous incident in connection with the collision. AS the crash came Swede, who was drinking beer from bottle. was thrown with considerable force against the back of a seat. When he took account of stock he found two front teeth gone and several loosened.
 Some of the Canaanites were consider ably shaken up, but no one was seriously injured. O. L. Slade of Cornwall Bridge received several severe bruises.
 The train reached Pittsfield about 3. 15 Sunday morning. Evidently the N. Y, N. H. 6 H. road anticipate damage suits as they began Monday to procure so far excursionists.
Connecticut western news., 1906-08-23
A R J MA WAY CAR
CANAAN MAN WAS THE HERO
Car of Ore Runs Wild for Two and One-Half Miles and Collides With Freight Engine - Brakeman Sticks to His Post.

Freight Engine - Brakeman Sticks
 to His Post.
 On Tuesday morning car loaded with twenty tons of iron ore became un- coupled from the balance of a string of cars which were being drawn by the Canaan switch engine, to the Barnum- Richardson furnace at. East Canaan. As there is steep grade at this point, the car immediately started backward to- ward Canaan. Patsy Myers, one of the Canaan switch crew, was aboard the car at the time and endeavored to stop it but the brake working apparatus broke and the car rolled onward, gaining speed with every revolution of the wheels. Myers could easily have alighted from the car after he found the brake to be useless but he bravcly remained at his post that he might give warning to those in danger. It ran two and one-half miles and attained a speed of 10 miles per hour. Onward it rushed across the N. Y., N. II & H. tracks toward an east bound local freight standing on the main track. Myers yelled and his war ming was heard by the engineer and fireman of the freight in time for them to get out of the way. When the car was within 75 feet of the engine, Myers clambered as near the ground as possible and jumped off, sustaining injuries to his knee and hip that the company sur geon, Dr. Lee of Canaan, thinks will in- .capacitate him for work for about ten days.
 The car climbed nearly to the top of the engine, sprinkling ore in every di- rection. The front of the engine was badly battered but it proceeded with its train, The tracks were cleared in a short time by the Canaan wrecking crew.
 It is regarded as little short of mi raculous that the car, in its wild trip. did no further damage. Had it hap pened along five minutes sooner, it would probably have collided with a train standing across the junction at the Canaan depot.