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Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
STATE AND COUNTY
Items of Interest Boiled Down and
 Served for Quick Reading.

Items of Interest Boiled Down and
 Served for Quick Reading.
 K. H. Bridgman of Norfolk has been appointed member of the state board of charities for four years from July 1, 1907.
 Leo. J. Curtiss has been reappointed postmaster at Norfolk.
 There is a rumor, that n large indus try is soon to locate in the abandoned plant of the Greenwoods company in New Hartford.
 Judge Darlington of Winsted has been elected president of the state probate assembly.
 At meeting of the republican sena- tors and representatives of Litchfield county last week, B. O. Patterson of Torrington was appointed member of the state board of agriculture.
 Twenty-eight couples, mostly for eigners, were married in Torrington during January. This is the record for any one month.
 Work on the power plant to be erected at Boardman's Bridge, near New Mil ford, has been held up owing to change of ownership of the New Mil ford Power Company. The United Gas & Improvement Company, the former owners, had made all plans for the work Since it has been bought by the Consolidated Railway Company, the work has been held up until the New Haven people are satisfied that it will prove a success financially.
 The past Master Masons of Litchfield county have organized for social and fraternal purposes under the name of the Actual Past Masters Association of Litchfeld County.
 In January this year New Haven had 219 deaths, while year ago the number recorded was 179.
 William k. Beebe has just completed his twenty y-fourth year as station agent at Rocky Hill.
 The Bristol and Plainville Tramway company have just made a second vol untary increase in wages for conductors and motormen.
 In number of towns in the state the health authorities are excluding from the schools chil1ren from families where there are cases of tousilitis. W
 Rudolph W. Sweeny. the Winsted bookkeeper who attempted suicide by shooting one day last week, will prob ably recover.
 Among the recent Connecticut gradu- ates at the Annapolis Naval Academy was Louis F. Thibault of Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
ACROSS THE LINE

News of our Busy Berkshire County
 Neighbors.
 w. J. Bryan is to spend ten days in New England in November. He will deliver Sunday address ill Pittsfeld under Young Mems Christian Associa- tion auspices.
 There is some talk in Cheshire at present of new trolley route between Cheshire and Adams.
 The board of railroad commissioners have sustained the contention of Messrs. J. B. Chadwick and c. N. Gilbert of Great Harrington in regard to tle loca- tion of tracks of the extension of the Berkshire Street Railway company, and according to word received have ordered the street railroad to lay their tracks south instead of north of MT. Chadwick s barn, just as he contendei was the proper place for them.
 Albert Loomis, a member of Go. E, 18th Mass. vols. in the Civil war, died Saturday at the home of Amos Clark in Sheffield. aged 75 years. MT. Loomis was farmer bachelor, and he leaves no near relatives
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
TO PROTECT SECURITY HOLDERS
Committee Organized in Interest of Central New England Investors

Committee Organized in Interest of
 Central New England Investors
 A large number of holders of general mortgage bonds and common and pre- ferred stock of the Central New Eng land Railway Company have appointed 8 committee for the protection of their interests. The majority of the stock and bonds of the company is owned by the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company. No interest has ever been paid on the bonds and and no dividends on the stock. The committee ill a circular letter to the security hol- ders says in part:
 It is believed that either good price could be be obtained for the bonds or the management induced to pay regular in terest thereon. If regular interest can be secured they are certainly worth par and if they are sold the price would be the same
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
STOLE CEMETERY FENCE
And Gasoline Engines and Various Other ThIngs.-East' Canaan Folks May Now Rest Easy.

And Gasoline Engines and Various
 Other Things.-East Canaan Folks
 May Now Rest Easy.
 The East Canaan folks came to the conclusion that when it became neces- sary to take their fences indoors nights in order to keep possession of them that the time had arrived when something should be done. Therefore Deputy Sheriff Rhoades went to the home of Guy Bettis and asked permission to search the house. Bettis' father ans wered the sheriff's summons, and offered no objection to the search. MT. Rhoades found several things he was looking for, and several more that he did not expect to find We are informed that the plunder consisted of about 300 feet of iron pipe of which the fence around the East Canaan cemetery was composed. a set of pipe tools belonging to the New England Lime Company, about bushel of brass couplings and fittings, a gasoline engine, and many other things. AS the sheriff expressed it, there was a two horse wagon load. Some of the pipe had been cut into short lengths and threaded.
 The engine, we are told, was taken from a launch on Wood Creek. So far as we have been able to learn, none of the in the cemetery or the cars on the railroad sidinps have been stolen but there's no telling what might have had young Bettis not been whisked off to jail last week on another charge. His escapades will probably provide hlm with board and lodging at county or state expense for some time.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
CLAREY ARRESTED.
And He's Also Sued Again.-Another
 Suit Looms up on the Horizon.

And He's Also Sued Again.-Another
 Suit Looms up on the Horizon.
 Now that suing editor Cladey of The Berkshire Courier has become sort of common diversion up ill Great Barring ton, they've taken to arresting him. The first arrest was made last Friday afternoon on complaint of R. H. Maun- der of Sheffield who charges an attempt at blackmail. The complaint results from a threatening letter said to have been sent by MT. Clarey to MT Maunder alleging that the latter owed the Courier BIO. MT. Maunder, who is the we'll known dealer ill antiques in Sheffield denies owing the bill it is understood, and intimates malicious intent. The case was continued for trial February 26. ....
 A few days ago Walter Lewis, a Great Harrington reporter sued Mir. Clarey for libel and it is said that the friends of the late Harry Andrews of Sheffield are thinking of bringing suit because of something the Courier said about MT. Andrews connection with the Sheffield Water Company.
 There appears to be blood on the Great Harrington moon.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
CANAAN VALLEY

It is reported that wedding bells soon will ring ill the Valley.
 A number of the young people attend the dancing school i'll East Canaan.
 Ralph Black is home from the Water bury hospital.
 Mrs. Henry Rhoades has returned from the House of Mercy in Pittstield.
 Mrs. Wm. Amstead is suffering from the grip.
 Mrs. Faustine Moore is on the sick list.
 Mrs. Joseph Deloy was called to Great Harrington Sunday by the serious illness of her brother-in-law, Noah Osborne He has been suffering with lung trouble several months, and now has the grip.
 Mrs. Grace Mcintyre spent Sunday in Great Harrington.
 Frank Thompson is on the sick list.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
DOLLY DIMPLE'S STORY
"A Rabbit That Drew the Line at
 Bakers Bread

Bakers Bread A seventh grade pupil inthe Canaan Valley sckool. signing herself "Dolly Dimple" sends the following rabbit story:
 "Old Bunny"
 '"Old Bunny was my old yellow rab- bit. My uncle gave her to me when she was very tiny. Bunny and her mate cameto me in shoe box.
 They both grew to be quite large. One day could not find one of my rab- bits hunted and hunted but never Hound her. felt very sorry but still had Old Bunny. She was so very tame I could pick her up anywhere.
 Every morning when my father strained the milk Bunny would go to the milk house (about the same time every morning. and tease for her dish of milk. If papa did not notice her she would stand on her hind legs and put her front feet on his knee
 If Emmy wanted any more milk that day she would come right into the house if the door was open. When she had finished drinking her milk she would not go away from the door steps until one of us gave her piece of bread. If we gave her bakers bread she would only smell of 1t and remain for a piece queer for she loved bread so-
 Bunny was very different from most rabbits; she was great deal more like 8 family cat.
 finished her milk she would go into the other room and get under the couch, and there the cover would hide her. We wGIlld look all around for her and after a while find her in her hiding place.
 When Bunny was ready to go out of doors she would go to the door and sit there until some one let her out.
 When winter came Bunny had a nice warm box in the horse barn. Bunny's box was very large, it was divided into two parts, one part was dark, the other was larger and had large wire screen in front so she could look ont feed her cabbages, tnrnips, apples, bread, milk and grain.
 I kept her three or four years and that being an old age for a rabbit, she died.
 Bunny's mother lived on Mt Peter, Great Harrington, Massachusetts, She was also tame. She used to come to my uncle's kitchen and my aunt would feed her. Bunny's mother stayed near my uncle's house so if dog chased her, she could run in under his piazza.
 My Bunny had quite few little bun nys so when she died I had some for pets, but I never had one since just as tame as her and I do not think I will ever be able to ge. one I will think so much of as did Bunny.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
IMPORTANT CONTRACT .
Ashley Falls Marble Company Will Fur
 nish Marble for Bristol Building,

Ashley Falls Marble Company Will Fur
 nish Marble for Bristol Building, { On Saturday of last week the Ashley 1 Falls Marble Go. closed contract for the marble to be used in the.construction of new building at Bristol for the Bristol Trust Company. About 40 cars will be required to carry it. Beside the marble to be used in the main construc- ton of the building will be twenty, three quarter sectional columns, four of which will be placed on each end of the build ing and six on each side. These columns will be IS feet over all and on top of each column will be a beautifully carved capital, the entire surface of the building being completed in finished stone. A heavy, moulded cornice will extend en- itirely around the top of the building above the capitals. The bhilding is isolated from other structures, conse- quently this beautiful work can at all times be plainly seen.
 The contract calls for the completion of the work in the fall, and the Ashley Falls Marble Company will begin getting out the stone as soon as the architects drawings are completed.
 This is one of the most important and exacting contracts as to details that the company has eyer been called upon to fill, but as the, plant is admirably equipped for such work the company has no hesitancy in guaranteeing to give perfect satisfaction in every particular.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
AMENIA UNION

The sleighing still holds good. We do not find any fault this winter, but get out and enjoy it.
 Many attended the horse auction Sat- urday William O. Peck purchased a span of bays.
 Mrs. Cox has been on the sick list
 MT. Sidney Morehouse and family are reported better.
 Mrs. Lorin Hunter is much improved.
 MT. and Mrs. Ebert Chapman and daughter visited Mrs. Charles Eaton of No Kent Sunday.
 Ambrose Scott went to Millerton Sun- day to visit his parents. s.F
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
THE COUNTY CAPITAL
CANAAN SHOULD BE CHOSEN

It Will Probably be Moved from Litch.
 field-Canaan is an Admirable Loca.
 tion-Unexcelled d Railroad Facilities
 To be Considered by Legislature.
 The agitation relative to the removal of the county seat from Litchfield to some more central point and one easier of access is again under discussion. A Litchfield news story is as follows:
 ''With the presentation in the assembly of a bill to remove the Litchfield county records from this place the feeling gen. erally spreads that this is the last step in the process of removing the county business from the old shire town. It has been generally admitted that this was a step that was sure to come. The importance of the old county seat as a center of litigation has been steadily on the wane for the past 90 years and what the old residents call the golden age of Litchfield" is recalled now in the light of recent events.
 What has brought the fortunes of the old town so low as to practically debar it from the importance and influence of q county seat is a long story and one that the inhabitants refer to with feel ing of sadness. It is really the old, old story of the predominance of modern methods of transportation over the canal boat and the stage coach. Win sted New Milford and Canaan have each protited by modern methods of transportation; they have each embraced munication for the goth century. But Litchfield sticks to the stage coach to. day as a hundred years ago, the pros pective passenger awaits the whistle of the stage-driver, and the inhabitants of the bucolic "metropolis" gather at stated intervals for the occasional arrival of news from the outside world.
 One hundred years ago when Litch- field was the center of the county, geo. graphically and commercially, during the time at least when the large town was not the rule but the exception in the state, this old hamlet flourished with a vigor that brought many of the brightest minds of the legal profession to enjoy a lucrative practice within its limits. It's no exaggeration to say that Litchfield at that time was in the pos session of u prosperous business and that the courts, county superior and supreme, held almost continuous sessions from the beginning of the fall term until the summer recess.
 Then the three hotels that the town boasted did a thriving business all through the winter months, feeding the numerous juries and patches of witnes- ses that came in all manner of convey ances to attend the court. When the steam road came in and the turnpike went out, the county seat was left high and dry, and high and dry she has been since, through at times scarcely dry. This, ill short, is the story of the deca- dence of once important place that has now little left but the memory of for mer days of eminence."
 AS we before remarked, there is plenty of room ill Canaan for that court house, plenty of marble to make it of, trains running into town from north, south, east and west and the clang of the bell on the trolley car is soon to be heard, the well, Canaan should be the Litchfeld county seat and that's all there is about it.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
Music in the Air.

Austin's band of Winsted held fair last week and now there's music in the air that the band didn't make. They advertised a drawing for prizes and then held the drawing night or two ahead of the specified time. The kick ing is loud and fnrions
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
PEARY WAS STUM MPED.

He Got Near the North Pole but he
 Couldn't Reach Norfolk the First
 Time.
 Commodore Robert E. Peary has reached the farthest north of any man; he has come mighty near the North Pole, but he failed last week to reach Norfolk, and had to abandon his attempt, snow bound. But in letter to H. H. Bridge man he says he is determined to suc- ceed in his Norfolk adventure even if he has co use dogs and sledges. He finally succeeded in reaching there and lectured last night at Village Hall and was MT. Bridgman's guest during his visit. The subject of his talk was "Farthest North"
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1907.

merger of lines acquired by the corpora tion Mir. Barnes explained the purp ose of the proposed act as outlined by Pres ident Mellen at his appearance before the railroads committee. Mir. Reidy of Naugatuck said that minority stock holders have not sufficient protection, and asked that it be tabled for amend ment. It was tabled.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
Prize for Liars

The Sheffield Woman's Club will hold a Washington Tea" Friday afternoon. Feb. 22, at 2.30, at the home of Mrs. Futile. Each member has the privilege of inviting one guest. Those who can will appear in costume. A prize IS offered for the biggest lie" in answer to the roll call.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
G. A. R. Annual Union Meeting.

The annual union meeting of the As sociation of Grand Army Posts will be held at Great Harrington, Mass, Fri day February 22 1907. The Posts of the Association are as follows: Millerton, Lakeville, Sharon, Canaan, Winsted, Sheffield, Great Harrington.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
CREAM HILL

Miss Eleanore Gibson has returned to her home in Bridgeport.
 On Feb. 8, 1907, son was born to Mir. and Mrs. John Tonini.
 Mrs. Lewis Jasmin is i'll.
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs John Stanley Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
Autos Burned

The automobiles burned with the Miner barn at Falls Village belonged to Seth Morris of Falls Village and Mir. Gage of New York city and Paris.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21
Cornwall Girl Wins Prize.

Miss Emily Miller Pierson of Corn wall was one of the recent win lers of senior honors at Vassar College.
Connecticut western news., 1907-02-21

Pittsfeld landlords are talking of in- creasing rents and the labor unions say if rents go up, wages will go up also.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-01
Alexandria 6azstts.
FRIDAY EVENING. MAR. /, 1867.
A Very Busy Man.


. school inspector went TO inyesti-
gtfe the case Of man who, although
me could well afford TO keep his chill
dren at school. had obtained labor
certificates for them all aud was tax
ing frequent holidays while the poor
little fellows worked TO keep the home
on.
To his wife's plea that the young
sters' wages were useful when FEY
Their" was ont Of work the inspector
replied:
"A mere bubble. ma'am. Your hus-
band has constant work, bur is 100
lazy 10 do 1t. His employer told me
so"
"Then It's a wicked story, and I'm
not particular who hears me say III"
cried the woman Indignantly. My
husban is the busiest man In England.
bar none. Why he was up at day
break this mornin' teachin' my youn-
eest lad 10 swim, an he's walked ten
miles across plowed fields 10 fly pi-
eeon an won bounce bail contest an
a boxin' march since dinner an now
10 wind things up" she added as a
final proof OF her husbands amazing
Industry. hes down in the wood yon-
der tranin' his dog 10 catch an Kill
rabbits without lesyin' the marks or
hi, teeth on 'em II you want more
work than that crowded into a day,
vou must be a regular niger driver. -
London IitBlts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-01
WHY some Countries Are UnInhAbit.d

A mere glance at our maps impresses
a few general facts upon us. We see
that the largest areas Of the unknown
are now in lands that are too dry, as In
the Sahara, the desert Of Arabia, ana
the steppes of Mongolia; lands that are
TOO wet and hot. stimulating almost Inn
penetrable forest growths. as In parts
OF the Amazon and Kongo basins;
lands that are TOO cold and bleak, as
portions of the northern areas of Amer
lea and Asia. Even the characteristics
of the inhabitants influence the extent
of the UNEMPLOYED. In proportion to. to-
tai area there Is more unknown surface
in Liberia than in any other political
subdivision of the world, because the
Llberlans. content to live along the
coast, have scarcely entered their vast
forest maze, though they TEEN with
rubber and other resources.-Cyrus G.
Adams In Harpers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-01
when nutlon. were bic.

Bachanmont writes in his Scorer
Memoirs NOV. is. 1856: The mania
for buttons IS today extremely ridieu-
lous. They are not only Of enormous
size. some OF them as big as six pound
crowns. but miniatures and pictures
are made upon them, and this orna'
mentation IS extremely costly. Some
Of them represent the medals OF the
twelve Caesars, others antique statues
and still others the Metamorphoses OF
Ovid"
Isabey. IN his biographical notes,
saws that when he came to Paris he
worked for living by making copies
Of Yanlo0s and BOuchers on the lbs OF
snuffboxes and that for these medal
lions he was paid from g 10 francs
each. AS It was still the fashion," he
said. ito wear buttons as big as i've
frame piece, upon which Cupids, flow
ers and landscapes were cut In cameo,
went into that business. / got II
sous for each. Paris Figaro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-01
THERE'S NO COAL
Dew. AitCheSOn,
AUCTION SALES.
Rr R. E. Knor. Anetlopeer.

By r. F. Knox, AuctoDeer.
PURSUANT TO DECREE OF THE CIR
u CUT COURT, Of Fairfax county, Va,
in the suit Of Greenfield ys. Kerby, therein
pending, the undersigned commissioners Of
sale will abont ~ O'Clock (noOnl, on
THURSDAY,
the nth day Of March, 1907,
offer for sale at public auction, in front of the
Market House Royal street entfance). in
the city Of Alexandria, Va, that track Of
land located in MI. Vernon magisterial
district, Fairfax county, Va. containing 50
acres family graveyard reserved), being part
Of the old Samuel Collard real estate. The
land is improved by dwelling house, barn
aud other buildings. and orchard. The land
is Of good quality and the location is excep-
tionally good, being O public rood leading
to Alexandria city and about 81 miles south
of said city. Ii Is valuable for trucking or
as q dairy farm.
Terms OF sale:
One.third cash and the residue ia two
equal payments at six and twelve months
from the day Of sale, evidenced by the pur.
chaser's interest hearing notes and secured
by retention Of title until the last payment is
made. THOMAS r. KEITH,
Commissioner Of sale.
In the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, V0.
/, W. +. Graham, Deputy Clerk Of said
Court do certify that the bond required Of
the commissioner of sale in the above matter
has been executed by him with approved
surety. Given under my hand this l5th of
February, 1907.
feb16 w4w-s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-03-01
OPENING AND CLOSING OF MAIL

Northern gnails, week days, close at 10.
3 IS and II 90 8. H.. and 80, 800, 10
and 10 10 p. N. Open at s Goa. H., 1900 NJ.
and 4 80 p. m. On Sundays Northern NALL
closs az 3 % a. ~, 200 y. IN. and 20 y. m.
Southern mails via Charlottesville close at
7 10 and 10 20 a. M, and 35. 9 80 and 10 10
D. m. Open at & 90 q. m. and 230 and 4 30 D. ~.
Southern mails, via Richmond, clcse at
0 40 O. M, and 3 20. 600 and 10 Is p. M.
Open at a. N. and and p. m.
Manassas Division mails Close az 7 10 a. N.
and 20 p. m. Open at 1900 10.
Alexandria and Round Hill mails close OK
7 so o. M, 90 and 4 90 p. m. Open at 900
g. m. and pop. m.
Chesapeake and Ohio malls close at 1 80 o.
"a. aad 1915 p. m. Open al 6O0a m. aud
630p.m.
Washington mails close at 40. SIS ard
hoo &. M, and l35, 600, s IS and 0i5
p. N. Open at 8 90 a. M, ~ 90 m. and 400 o.
NJ. and 430 p. H..
Office Hours-open at SEQ am. Close Al
90 D. m.
Sunday HOum-open at soos. m. closs
at 10 90 a. III.
Carriers SEIZED ale Collection made ON In.
side routes-6 80 and 900 q. m. and 8 90 and
s 80 .. N. FTu Foute-6 20 a. m. and 20 "a
N. Sunday Collection 500 D. o.. Carriers'
window open sunday 800 4. m. and oloss
l00G a. IN.
o. M.
Al mail Ahould be la the Office Zen minuis.
oeiofs Our Indicated tiras Tor cios.aR.