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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-17

ordinary method OF thett would have appealed %
him | am giving HIM credit for being clever, as L
must when We review the whole case
For instance ne asked for permission 20 copy the
Whistler which YOU saw was the same size the
Rubens 1t was granted He copied 1t practically
under guard. ALWAYS with the chance that Mr. hale
himself would drop in II took him three DAYS 70
copy it. 50 ne SAYS He alone IN the room all
that time He knew that Nh ka- had not the FAINT
est idea of art Taking advantage of that. what
would have been simpler than TO have copied the
Rubens in oil: lie could have removed it from the
frame immediately after he canvased 1t over. and
quickly concealed If he interrupted. Remeu-
Der the picture IS worth fifty thousand dollars
therefore was worth the trouble
De Lesseps Is an artISt-We know that-and
dealing with who knew nothing whatever or
art. he had no fears We suppose his idea al
along was 70 the copy of the RubenS a SOFT
Of decoy after he got away with the original You
saw that Mallory didn't know the difference, and
safe for him 20 suppose that Mr. hale wouldn
His only danger until he could get away gracefully
was of some critic ConnoISSeur. perhaps seeing
the copy His boldness see readily IN the fact
that he permitted himself 10 discover the theft
that he discovered It after he had volunteered 20
assist Mr. kale IN the general work of rehaugInC
the pictures in the gallery Just how he put the
picture IN jennings trunk don't happen To know
We imagine many ways He lay back IN hrs
chair for a minute without speaking, ewes steadily
turned upward. fingers placed precisely TIP % mp
The only thing remaining IS 60 get the picture
and so know II Is safe. dare say he knows
that If he tried 10 run away It would inevitably
put HIM under suspicion
Rrr how did he take The r,irrr1-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-17

which would etfectually blot out AN oil pa,r--
and offer at the same time excellent surface
water color work
There was a moment pause, during vino.
three men stared II him SIcntlV-wIth rIugu
conflicting emotions depicted their faces.
This water color-thiS copy of Whistler
tInucd the scientist evenly painted ou
paste aS have described That paste IN
the original Rubens picture. 1t be zen. -.
with water without damage 10 the picture. W
Is IN OIL, :" that instead of a copy of the Wl,--
painting. We have original by RubenS, WOO.
nifty thousand dollars, That Is true; isn't u. VI "
LeSseps,'
There was reply To The questou-nuuc v
needed. 1t hour later, after lie LesseI- V.-
safely IN his cell, that Hatch called up The Th'r>
Machine on the telephone and asked one quc~t
How did You know that the water colo ".
painted over the RuhenS5"
Because II was the only absolutely safe Way
which the RubcnS could be hopeieSSly lost 20 y.-.
who were looking for II. and At the same time pei
tectly preserved Was the answer. " | told No-t o.,
LeSSepS was clever man. and 4 little logic dlo Oh,
rest. Two and two always make four. Nj H4-'H.
not sometimes, but AL he Time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-17

can't say exactly but ii is certainly a superb work
The curtains of wide door almost in front of
them were thrown aside suddenly and Detective
Mallory entered He carried something in his hand.
hut at SIGHT OF them concealed 1t behind him Unre-
pressed triumph in his face
Al, professor, We meet often don't we, he said
This reporter here and his friend seem TO be
trying to drag dc Lesseps into this affair somehow
kale complained to the detective Il don't want
anything like that to happen. He IS liable 10 go
and print anything. They always do"
The Thinking Machine gared at him unwaver-
.ngly straight in the eye for an instant then ex-
ended his hand toward Mallory. Where did YOU
md 1t he asked
Sorry 10 dlsappolnt You, professor said the
detective Sarcastlcally, but this is the time when
YOU were a little late, and he produced the object
which he held behind him. Here Is your picture
Mr. Kale'
kale gasped little III relef and establishment
and held up the canvas with both hands to examine
T. Fine! he told the detective IN see that YOU
don lose anything by this. Why, that thing cost
me fifty thousand dollars HALE didn't seem able
- get over that
The Thinking Machine leaned forward 10 s,,uint AZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-17

from the kale home,' asked Hatch
He took It with him probably under
his arm the day ne left the house with
Mr. kale was the astonishing reply
Hatch was staring at him IN amaze
ment After moment the scientist
rose and passed into the adjoining
room. and the telephone bell there
iinglcd When he Joined Hatch again
he picked up his hat and they weu-
ont together
De LeSsepS was IN when their cards
went up. and received them They
Couvcrscd of the case generally fu-
ten minutes. while the scientist ewes
were turned mquiringlV here and there
about the room Vt last there came
"a knock ON the door
II Is Detective Mallory. Nr Hatc&
remarked The Thinking Machine
Open the door for him.
De LeSScpS seemed startled for Jus
one instant, then quickly recovered.
Nallorv'S ewes were tull OF questions
when he entered
Il should Ike. Mr. Mallory btga~
The Thinking Machine quietly, t.e-u
Your attention 10 this copy ot w
kalc's picture by Whistler-ovcr The
mautcl here Isn't II excellent. I.r
have seen the original
Mallory grunted. De LeS~ep~ -.,e
instead of expressing appreciatiou .-
the compliment. blanched sudden
and his hands closed tightly, Aga~
he recovered himself and smiled
The beauty of this picture lies ro-
only m Its r,uthtulneSS 70 the Original
the scientist went on, but sis.
the fact that II was painted ur r.
extraordinary circumstances. For
stance, l don't know if YOU know ST.
Mallory, that It Is possible SCI o. CON-.
hine glue and putty and a few u-..
commonplace things into r..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-17

MAY We 9'' 'H' '''''' va.
taken inquired the s'i'n,,~'' VIII" d" NJ
'lon which liatch hn'" we"
kaIc granted the PERMISSION WIN :, -
hand, and ushercd them INTO the Dan
room. where the pictures mad heen
stored From the IGI"ilEG center "'
tins room The lmnking Machine SUI
yeyed It all he windows were hiEil
Halt "a dozen doors leading out INTO tht
Railways To- the conservatory and quiet
hooks OF the mansion offered immune
able possibilities oi access After I.H-
one long comprehensive SIWnt' Do,
Thinking Machine went over an"
picked up the frame from WhIch inc
Ruhcns had been cut f"r long time
hi examined II kale impotence Wa
painfully evident Finally the scientist
turned 70 him.
How well do YOU know NJ de
Lcs~cpst' he asked
We known HIM tor only month
u
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
TOWN OF SALISBURY
Miserable Service.

People residing in the town of Sails bury who have occasion to travel on the Central New England and Harlem rail- roads will say "Amen " to the following, which appeared in last weeks Journal:
 People who travel by rail to and from New York have been extremely annoyed by the cratic manner ill which the through car has been handled by the Harlem and Central New England roads. On one or two occasions when the liar lem has been late, the through car con- taining passengers has been left at Mil lerton and the passengers have been left to do the best they could. On Tuesday evening the O. N. E. train pulled out of Millerton just as the Harlem arrived. This sort of thing isn't gaining friends for the two roads, and especially for the o. N. E. These roads advertise this con- nection and trouble ought to be made for them if they don't make it. The Harlem should get few flrst-class tea kettles, put wheels on them and see if it could get it's trains through on time, and the o. N. E. road should send an engine for the car when 1t is late. The two roads should be made to behave or else they should hear something drop"
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
CHAPINVILLE

Mrs. Geo. Stodden of Springfield was in town last week.
 Miss Eleanor Miller of Port Chester was ill town last week.
 Miss Nettie Fish is visiting Chas. Fish.
 Judge Lindsey of Philmont was in town calling on friends last week.
 Miss Travis was in town calling on friends last week.
 Chas. Fish is spending his vacation at Naugatuck.
 Geo. House spent Sunday with friends at Sheffield.
 MT. Shepard was in Great Harrington last week.
 Roy Gordon is on the sick list.
 Mrs. Pratt is on the gain.
 Chas. McElroy has some of the finest apples seen in this section. They are psrfect in color and shape, and as all eating apple they are prize winners.
 Borden's are through getting ice.
 William Hunt was called to Hartford by the operation on his brother Timothy last Saturday, returning Monday Tim is doing nicely.
 Everyone is going to the Edison pho- nsgraph concert tomorrow night
 A letter received from Wm. McElroy says Weather very cold here, but 1t is not that healthy air that you have up there."
 O. s. Phelps shipped some very high priced cattle away this week.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
LAkEvILLE

The Rev. H. A. Davies will hold the cottage meeting next Tuesday at the home of Mrs. w. B. Peabody. The public is invited.
 Charles Bohlmann has moved into the house vacated by o. H. Osborn.
 Mrs. J. A. Osborn spent few days at East Canaan last week, visiting Mrs. Wm. Beebe.
 Miss Elsie Warren, sister of Linus Warren, formerly of this village, who now lives at Greenwich, was killed in the wreck on the Harlem division last Saturday. She was trained nurse. MT. Warren's wife was Miss Louise Miller of this village, and a daughter of Mrs. J. M. Miller.
 c. H. Osborn has stored his household goods in A. G. Cowl's house, now rented by Geo. w. Cross of Brooklyn. Mr. Cross only occupies the house about three months during summer.
 The infant child of James Garner, who was reported very low last week with pneumonia, died last Thursday night. The funeral services were held at the house Saturday afternoon, Rev. MT. Stevens officiating.
 Miss Cassie Robertson returned home from Philadelphia last week, where she remained about three weeks with her sister, after the death of her aunt.
 Mrs. M. Robbins, who has been sick for some time. IS now reported very low.
 Judson Rogers has resigned his posit- ion at the Hotchkiss school.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

to lovely box of cigars "Stinka de Efluvias" brand, in honor of his re- cent marriage. This is the usual GUS tom here for the first offence; after that. we smoke corn silk. Miss Anna Mover entertained few of her young friends on Saturday, her ninth birthday.
 Mrs. James Winterbottom has been quite ill, threatened with pneumonia.
 The B 6 R Co.'s band is still "hold- ing forth" at the band room each week, although it has lost about eleven of its charter members.
 Miss Martha Norton of Lakeville was in town this week visiting her brother w. w. Norton.
 The Ladies' Society of Trinity church are busy every Thursday afternoon dur ing Lent at the Casino.
 The Junior Auxiliary expect to meet with Miss Lillian Amundson this week at the usual hour Saturday afternoon.
 Michael Hines is on the sick list.
 Edward Hayes is recovering from an attack of the grip.
 William Stone is still under the doc tors care.
 Constable Harrington escorted a "guest" to the Litchfield County Hotel where he will be tenderly cared for about 30 days. A further consideration of $40 will make his stay interesting. This is merely to show that our village policeman can and will take care of future offenders.
 Miss Clara Barnum who is sojourning during the winter at Orange City, Flori- da, writes that the festive strawberry is now at the bat and the orange blossoms are at third base, while Dame Nature looks on with warm sunny smile and palm leaf fan with the thermometer trying to crawl up to the 90 notch. Well who cares, we have Jolly pops in Lime Rock anyhow.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

nights has recently been suggestc, After thorough cleaning of the foot in the poultry house stout hlckor, post about two and one-haf inches ln diameter is driven firmly down about three feet from the wall. If the house Is small, so only one Is needed, put 1t in q corner. Sharpen the top of this stake and set thereon discarded wheel. This makes an ideal roost, one which will accommodate from twenty five to thirty hens, according to size of wheel. It Is remarkable how such q roost delights the hens. The spokes are all on a level. The rim and spokes make a natural foothold, there is no falling off, and the Riddles sit in a fluffy bunch, as comfy" as you please.
 But the roost is only part of the plan. If the wheel is placed Tn cor ner the two walls will furnish two sides of the proposed bedroom" Set a post of I by 2 inch strip four feet from each of the side walls. Nail other strips from tEe top of this post (which should be two feet higher than the wheeD to the side walls. From these strips hang curtain made of either canvas, muslin, coarse burlap or old carpet, according to convenience, which can be rolled or put up in the daytime out of the way. Over the top make either a board covering or one of the curtain material. Tn this way the hens are comfortable even in a cold house. In many respects burlap is the best curtain material. as 1t admits air. yet is draft proof. ...
 The wheel should not be more than thirty inches from the floor The "hop up" box will prove convenience. The wheel is also very easily cleaned. Take 1t outside and after placing it on a bunch of straw fire it for n brief space, or it can be readily sprayed first on one side and then the other.
 The advantages of this scheme, as described in Iowa Homestead, are evl- dent The old way of fastening the roosts makes 1t difficult to successfully fight lice and mites. It is also q great economizer of room. The floor space thus saved can be kept clean for scratching purposes.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
To Grill on Closed RunCe

If the bars of grata are too small or too near together for grilling remove the boiling ring and lift up the hot plate over the fire. Then place the gridiron in q horizontal position over the coals instead of attempting to grill in front of the fire. and the effect is just as good. Great care must be taken that the fire is bright. clear and quite free from smoke before the gridiron Is placed over it. otherwise the operation cannot be successful
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
A EAVORl,fE APPLE.
The Williams Brings Good Prices I'm
 Local Markets.

Local Markets.
 The Williams is one of the apples thut every now and then there is much inquiry about, doubtless because of the high price 1t usually brings, particu- larly In tho east. l have grown it for many years. The tree is slow grow CT and never attains large size. While it begins to bear young and has a heavy crop annually, the size of the tree prevents yield to compare with Alexander, Fall Pippin, Maiden's Blush or Mcintosh. 1t has a rather rank foll age, and unless thoroughly sprayed both the foliage and fruit arc inclined to scab. Owing to. its tendency to over bear it naturally produces fruit of un- dersiZe. In order to have fruit of fine appearance it must be planted in very rich soil and rather severely pruned The skin is very tender, as much so as the Yellow Transparent. This makes it poor shipper and necessitates most careful handling to preserve its beauty and keeping qualities, says writer in New England Homestead.
 When well grown it has most at tractive appearance, something like the Spitzenburg in shape, but light red in color, slightly splashed with yellow. It has peculiarly rich flavor, and for those who like an apple that is not very tart it is a most desirable table variety, but very poor cooker. The fruit ripens unevenly, and the earlier specimens drop before the balance Is fit to gather. It will bring in the Bos- ton market from 25 to 75 cents per barrel more than ordinary sorts that ripen with it. Of late years I have no ticed like tendency, but not so mark ed, in New York. If one has rich or chard land, will give high cultivation, grow on low headed trees that can be set from twenty-five to thirty feet apart where the fruit may be thinned and easily gathered as 1t ripens in box es or baskets for a nearby market.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
SALISBURY

The many friends of G. A. Selleck will be glad to learn that he is steadily inn proving. He is able to get about the house on crutches, after being assisted and supported.
 Mrs. Samuel Coe, of Goshen, formerly Heppie Miles. of Salisbury, who died last week, was sick but short time with pneumonia; she leaves, beside her husband, two children, six brothers, William of Goshen, Frank of Worcester, Garry, of Galt, Cal, Carroll, of Great Harrington, Cecil, of South Canaan and Charles of Salisbury.
 Mrs. M E. Bower, who has been in New Haven with her daughter, is now at J. M. Selleck's also Mrs. B. s. Conk- lin of Hartford.
 Miss Bessie Everts has been visiting friends in Trumbull and Bridgeport.
 The Salisbury choir has followed the lead of the Canaan Society and will ad- init certain number ot honorary mem bers by the payment of certain amount of money.
 The Rev J. c. Goddard will soon de- liver lecture on 1.-The future of the country town," and it is expected that a supper will be given either before or after the lecture.
 Mrs. H. A. Davies, who has been i'll and confined to her bed for several days is recovering.
 will be held Wednesdays instead of Fridays during Lent at 4 o'clock. The change was necessary because of the meetings of the Junior Guild.
 Mrs. William Conklin and Miss Har- nf xyic eft foI frin in over Sunday.
 Miss Dora Harrison, of New York has been spending few days at J. R. Har- rison's.
 J. M. Selleck is now able to sit up a little while each day.
 Mrs. w. P. Stone is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism.
 G. A. Selleck took his first sleighride last Friday.
 Mrs. Rose Goddard spent Sunday in New Haven.
 At a mid winter church social held in the chapel of the Congregational church at Norfolk Tuesday, Rev. John Calvin Goddard gave an address taking for his subject ''The Puritan and the Pilgrim. ''
 Rev. J. c. and Mrs. Goddard were in Norfolk Tuesday night.
 Dan Ashman sold one of his horses to a Torrington man Tuesday
 The primary and intermediate schools went on a sleigh ride to Millerton last Thursday, and the high school on Friday went to Lime Rock and Falls Village.
 George Travis returned home Friday from a New York hospital, where two weeks ago he was operated upon for appendicitis.
 w. R. Hubbell and son Averin called on friends in town Sunday.
 Mrs. Wm. Conklin and daughter liar riett visited friends ill Pittsield from Friday till Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
Malquit and His Hound

Julius Malquit of Lime Rock lost his hound last week, and on investigation found that it had formed an attach mentG) for Millerton gentleman. MT. Malquit went over the line, and without any preliminaries, extradition papers or red tape, took possession of doggie, not withstanding the assertion of the gentle stranger that he intended to bring him back when he came Lime Rock way.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
OBITUARY
OSCAR F. POTTER

OSCAR F. POTTER
 Oscar F. Potter who died recently at Ganung in Litchfield as the result of a paralytic shock, was born ill Goshen in May, 1880, and lived in Washington, Millerton, N. Y., Prairie City, Ia., and Lakeville where he conducted the Wononsco House. He was for time proprietor of the Beardslsy House in Winsted, but later gave up the hotel business to enter the employ of the Winsted Silk company.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
BnIky Bureau Drawers.

What is more tiresome than bureau drawer that balks and sticks and goes in Sidewise or refuses to go in altogeth- CT: But rub the edges lightly with sandpaper and see how bright the world looks, or rub laundry soap all around the top of the drawer and on the little wooden shelf it runs on. Sim pie homemade" remedies, both of them. but worth trying.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
The New School House.

Beers & Trafford of Millerton have the contract to build the new school house at Lakeville, and the Academy building was turned over to them last week. While the work is going on the school sessions will be held at the district building on Church street.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
For Winter Eggs.

This ration has been found effective in the production of eggs in winter at the Canadian experimental farms for many seasons past: A mash composed of shorts, 2 parts; ground oats, part; cornmeal 1 part; meat meal, 1 part; the whole mixed into crumbly condi. ton with boiling water.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
When to Knock the M. O. Idea

A good time to knock the foolishness is when he is about to step into the tax collectors office. He can then see what would happen to him if he became joint owner in the whole thing.-Ex- change
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
Salisbury Street Lighting.

In connection with Dr. Norton s lecture on Lamps, March 9th, an effort to boom the question of lighting the streets of Salisbury will begin. The system of lighting under contemplation is gas, the same as Lakeville now has, in fact we understand it is proposed to ex tend these mains to Salisbury.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
Died at Paterson, N. J.

Mrs. Fred Howard Davis, B, of Pat erson, N. J.. dled Sunday at her home and the funeral was held Tuesday. She was formerly Miss Nellie Mccarthy of Lime Rock. She leaves her husband P. O. Holleran of Norfolk and Miss Cora of Lime Rock.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
LIME ROCK

M. B. Richardson visited his son Ed ward in Natick, Mass, this week.
 Sheriff Harrington took Joseph Re- vollier to Litchfield, Friday. He was sentenced for beating his wife.
 The many friends of Spencer Beckley, former superintendent of the Vosburgh livery stables here, arel looking forward
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
Setting AapnrnEus Beds.

In making asparagus beds it Is prob ably better in most cases to run the rows east and west, especially if an early crop is desired. East and west rows catch the sun to the best advan- tage and therefore come on somewhat earlier than those running north and south. This difference. as an exchange remarks, Is especially marked if the rows are banked up.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
Deer in Lime Rock.

A deer took an early Sunday morning stroll through the lower part of the viii lage of Lime Rock. and in going through the grounds of Edward Amundson did not see chicken wire fence, which it tried to go through, and after getting an external resistance of 729 volts it decided to 20 round and hike for the tall timber.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

Appointed Patriotic Instructor.
 E. F. Sanford of Ore Hill has been ap- pointed Patriotic Instructor for the pub lie schools in the town of Salisbury by the Department Commander of Connect icut, c. A. R.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
H0fh Are TherH.

Teacher - Is there any connecting link between the animal and the veg . etable kingdom? Bright Pupil-Yes, mum; there's hash.-Philadelph h. quirer.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
ChRerfuIneaa.

The cheerful mans thought sculp- lures his face into one of kindliness, touches his manner with grace and his business life with friendliness toward umanity.-Jacksboro (Tex.) Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
"The Future of the Country Town

"The Future of the Country T Town."
 Rev. J. o. Goddard will lecture on the above subject before the Salisbury Mems Club about the middle of March, probably about March 19. This is a most interesting subject and it goes without saying that it will be well handled by MT. Goddard.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
In the Tolls.

Charles Bonh otell, of Salisbury, was ar rested Saturday on charge of disorder ly conduct Justice Hicks imposed 8 $1000 fine which was paid.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
WHEEL BOOST

Novel Plan For Securing Warmth
 and Comfort to Hens. imaginable for furnishing warmth and comfort to the hens during winter
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
1'lamps."

Dr. Norton's lecture on "Lamps" in the Lyceum course will probably be de- ivered on Tuesday evening, March D.