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Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
NOT SQUARE DEAL

~ The executive committee of the House
 of Representatives who have been in- vestigating the charges of representative George L. Lilley of Connecticut, who claimed that members of the House had
 been improperly influenced in oonnec- ton with submarine boat legislation, re- port that MT. Lllley violated his obliga- tion as member and acted in bad faith in making the charge. The report sur prises nobody. It is precisely what was expected. For some time the people of Connecticut have been convinced that he wasn't getting square deal and that the committee was making the wheel ing as heavy as possible for him. The outcome of the investigation does not put MT. Lilley in bad repute with his constituents, in fact we believe he is stronger with them to-day than ever be- fore. The Hartford Courant,' goes so far as to say that had he been expelled from the House, the state of Connecticut would have demanded an immediate op- portunity to re-eleet him and that no one would have been nominated to oppose him. Connecticut is loyal to her sons whether they win or lose so long as she be lieves them to be on the side of the right.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
A Home-Made Refrigerator

Take two large boxes, the second one somewhat smaller on all sides, and bore two one-inch holes in each correspond ingly, to give drainage and ventilation. Fill up the bottom of the larger box with powdered charcoal tor sawdust, if char coal cannot be procured) until the smaller box will stand on level with the top of the larger box. Put the inner box in place, and fill up all the space around the sides with the charcoal. Fasten lids on both boxes to fit tightly. On each side of the inner box, by means of cleats,p put several shelves, leaving space in the center for the ice. A rack made of lnthing may be laid at the bottom, for tho ice to rest up- on. Legs may be added, also, and the drainage and ventilation in this way be improved. This is a rough refrigerator, to be sure, but one that has been success fully uses in our home for years Woman's Home Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
THE OLD FLAG

''Your flag and my flag and how it fiea to-day,
 In your land and my land and half a world away; Rose red and blood red, it's stripes for ever gleam, Snow white and soul white, the good forefathers' dream; Sky blue and true blue, with stars that gleam aright, The gloried guidon of the day. a shelter through the night. .. Your flag and my flag, and oh, how much 1t holds Your land and my land secure within it's folds; Your heart and my heart beat quicker at the sight,
 Sun kissed and wind tossed, the red and white, " The one flag, the great flag, the flag for me and you, Glorifled all else beside, the red and white and blue"
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
STILL SCISSORING

The New Hartford Tribune says: The New Hartford correspondence in last Friday and Saturdays Winsted "Citi- zen" was taken from our last Thursday $ issue and no credit given. The core spondence ended with the following If you want the news subscribe for "The Citizen" And then The Tribune intimates that the "advice @" should be made to read something like this: Iii you want the news secondhand and without credit, subscribe for The Citi gen." And THE NEWS cannot, take ex ception to the Tribune's view of the matter.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28

for their use in observing the day. The veterans say they are becoming too old and feeble to continue the task of carry Ing out formal observance. They will continue to decorate the graves of their comrades but they cannot do more.
 Thus it devolves upon the strong and the robust to perpetuate the custom. It should not be allowed to die. The old soldier should not be compelled to see the day lapse into non-observanoe. Should that time come, he will wonder If what be endured forty y-sevsn years ago was worth while. He will have serious doubts as to whether it iS prop erly appreciated.
 And he would have ample reason for such conclusion.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
THEHousAToNIc VALLEY LEAGUE

The Housatonic Valley Base Ball League is now formally organized and some excellent games are in prospect.
 We'll known business and professional men in Lakeville, Salisbury, Canaan Sheffield, Lime Rock and Falls Village and Cornwall have consented to act as directors and businesslike methods have been employed in developing the project from the embryonic stage to that of reality.
 The directors and the players propose to take the public into thelr confidence and to explain that the sole purpose of the league is to provide amusement for the people of the villages above named and to inject into this years base ball season a new element, something more than 8 simple desire on the part of one team to defeat others ln games played at irregular intervals and with nothing in particular at stake. By means of the new organization, the first of it's kind in this sectione each team will strive to VIII bhO pOuAhu1 anu tiiO Cup nuo t0O honor connected therewith.
 This, and nothing more, is the pur- pose of the league. In no sense of the word is it a money making scheme. The only funds the teams desire are those sufficient to pay actual expenses such as ground rent. car fare, and for uniforms and other absolutely necessary equipment. A rigid rule prevents any but local amateur players taking part in the games and no player is to be paid for his services.
 Thus the teams deserve, and should receive, the loyal support of the people in their vicinities. Each game should be, and we believe will be, well attended in order that sufficient funds may al- ways be at hand to meet expenses.
 Residents in the villages where league ball is to be played are invited to be present on the opening day, and at each game thereafter, in order that the season of 1908 may prove 8 successful one and pave the way to larger and better league Out one organized along the same hnes) in 1909.
 Now, then, everybody turn out and root.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
POINTERS

G. L. Parsons & Sons have new stock of shoes and their adv. tells about them. Read it.
 Put "Vudor" porch screen between yourself and the sun. They cost from $2.00 up. Grocery special, three cans corn. peas or tomatoes for ,25 cents. Top notch goods. Bullock, Felten & Go.
 Read about Hawley's closing sale of suits and jackets this week. A remark able opportunity to purchase good goods at decided reductions. See prices.
 The most attractive prices offered in weeks by k. P. Hunt & Go. of Great Harrington are those in their adv. on page s. Read them. ladies.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28

Now possibly there is just one moro man Cor woman) i'll THE NEWS territory who has done something toward re- foresting. We take pleasure in spread ing the news of progress and public spirit of this sort. If you know of such a person, send along the name.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
CARD OF THANKS

We desire in this way to show our very thankful appreciation of tho many ex- pressions of ofsympathy and affection from our neighbors and frienis in our late great sorrow and bereavement. MRS. FLORA MCINTYRE AND FAMILY. Clayton, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
DI ED

TAYLoR-At Ashley Falls. May 29, Mrs. Mary k. Taylor, aged 63 years.
 FERRY-At Salisbury, May 27, Mrs. Harry s. Ferry, aged 29. Burial at Ashley Falls.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
TO LET

ROOMS to rent--.over drug store, opposite postofnce. Inquire of Mrs. W. H. Camp, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
PULPIT AND PEW
Happenings of Interest in Canaan's
 Religious Circles
St. Joseph B Church.

St. Joseph s Church.
 In observance of the Feast of the As cension, services will be held in the church tomorrow morning at 10:30.
 On Sunday next the Rev. Father Bannon will preach the sermon on the occasion of the dedication of the new church at Thomaston, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28

We've been hearing lot of talk about that merry widow lately. Now what is it she's 50 alfred merry about, any way?
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
Flowers Scarca

A scarcity of flowers for Deoora- tion Day is apparent. Last year at this time but few were in bloom.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
Death of Mrs. Harry Earrv-

Mrs. Harry s. Ferry, aged go, died yesterday in Salisbury. death being due to scarlet feavsr.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28

Twas . hard pTll to organize tha league but persistence won.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28

And now about those narrow roads Widen 'om.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
MISCELLANEOUS

SHOE REPAIRlNG-I have opened branch at Stratton Brothers store, East Canaan. Work taken and delivered twice a week
 Only the best whit" oak leather used Prices way down. Max kntz, Wlnsted, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28
FOR SALE

MAPLE Grove Farm for sale, 2l5 acres. gand buildingS, price sixteen thoupn' d dollars. For particulars inquire of s. A, Rrooknr, Coleman station, Duchess Go, N, Y.
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28

Mrs. Bullock vii! sing et the service. Next Sunday morning the theme of the sermon will be the centlal moral theme of the Faust story
Connecticut western news., 1908-05-28

JUST Received a new supply of Monographs and Records. They aro Just what you peant. Call and see them
 C. S. House. Chaplnvillc. tonn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17
PREMIER MINE

stock raising and was renting out
small patches to the natives about. He
knew OF the possibilities of diamonds
being found in the land, and he made
his price accordingly. He refused to
sell except as 81 whole and that for a
lump sum OF s5200O, or about s26o,Oo0o
in American money. had prospected
enough to know that the ground con-
tanned diamonds. and I had no doubt
but that the mine could be floated to
pay good profit on the above price. l
therefore put in my own money ana IN
duced others to join me. we then
bought the farm and the result is the
Premier"
'Had you any idea of the enormous
possibilities OF the property?' L asked.
mo. My widest dream did not
reach the conceptions of this biggest.
diamond mine of the world and OF the
discovery OF the largest diamond ever
known. / thought there might be
diamond pipe somewhere upon the
farm, and i was pretty sure that the
land contained enough alluvial dia-
monds to give us our money back, even
if no pipe were discovered
what was your original capital?'
1T was Just the same that it is to-
day; namely. 100000 OF this we paid
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17

Just how mucl the Culllnan dia-
mond is worth no one Knows. Noth-
ing like 1t mas ever been discovered
ana there lis no Standaru OF compare
son. IL may be worm s1,UUU,OUU or
1t may be worth S2,UuU,UUU or more
According to the laws of the Trans
vaal, ~ per cent OF all the diamonds
go to the state, and the government
mere had their ~ per; cent Interest in
1t. 1t purchased the balance or the
mine owners, and then maze pres
Hent of the diamond to tho King or
England. This was on the occasion
or his majestya birthday last Novein-
Der.
After the presentation the diamond
{ was given orera8to the authorities ut
Scotland Yard and lit has since been
taken to Holland to be cut 1t is now
IN the hands ofsEtile great diamond
cutting establishment Of Asscher 4.
Co, who employ i've or six hundroI
men IN their factories at EsA1nst erdnn,
and who are noted for their fine work,
manship. 1t was this company which
cut the Excelsior stone, the largest
diamond in the world before the dis
covery of the Cullinan. and 1t has
handled the best of the uncut stones
discovered in Africa during the past
10 years.
THE GREAT DIAMOND SPLIT.
am told here that the great dia-
mond has already been split and that
one OF the pieces, Which will be cut
and polished, weighs 1000 carats
This Will be made into u pear-shaped
brilliant and it will be by far, the
largest diamond or the world.
1t Will take more than u year to cut
and polish the stone, and it Is not Vet
known Just how many diamonds win
be made from 1t. The diamond is
kept at night in a special safe in the
vaults Of the factory and is guarded
by the Dutch police. The; vaults have
walls of cement and iron three-fourths
OF yard thick and the door Is an
eight-inch plate of steel with nina
concealed locks. The diamond IA
taken from the safe every morning by
the head of the firm. He is armed
with q revolver and accompanied by
10 members OF his staff, who leave
him while he secretly unlocks the
door. The stone is then carried to
the workroom, which was especially
built for the purpose and Is given over
to specialist, Henri Koe, who does
the cutting and polishing He is
locked in the room with the diamond
and Is not allowed to go out, even for
his meals. The polishing Is being
done on q plate of 16 inches In diam
eter, which is four inches wider than
that used for ordinary stones This
plate runs at rate. of 1900 revoln-
tons per minute. and the polishing Is
performed by a paste of crushed dia-
monds and oil.
FRANK G. CARPENTER.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17

thousand feet. and have found dia-
monds in the blue all tho way down.
We do not know how much farther
the pipe extends, but probably to a
great depth"
How about the quality of your dia-
monds?"
TT is good and it improves as we
80 down. The diamonds of the Pre-,
nier mine are usually large. The
great Cullinan weighs over 5000 carats;
and we have discovered a number OF
800 or 400 carats each. We found one
the other day which looked to me rs
though it had been Clipped off the
Cullinan."
"Will you not soon food the world
with diamonds If you keep on at this
rateo"
II think not Whenever times are
good the demand increases and the
people who buy such things are more
numerous every year. The Japanese
are now coming into the market, and
within recent years you Americans
have been buying more than ever be-
fore There is a temporary slump at
present, on account OF the hard times,
but that will pass away and you will
want more than ever"
..Duu you, not think it would pay to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17
Al JEWELLERS EXPERIENCE

G.. r. Kruger. The Jeweler, 1860 vir-
ginia Ave. Indianapolis. Ind, writes:
II was so weak from kidney trouble
that / could hardly walk a hundred
feet. Four bottles OF Foleys Kidney
Remedy cleared my complexion, cured
my backache and the Irregularities dis
appeared. and I can now attend to bust
ness every day and recommend Fo
ley's Kidney Remedy to all sufferers,
as it cured me after the doctors and
other remedies had failed. +. J. Hill
Drug Co. t''The never substitutors"),
Salt Lake City.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17
CUPS WITH HISTORIES.

Nearly all the big companies nave
their own halls Many of these places
}nna Of very costly design, and most NJ 9.
them contain fine collections of gold
plate. paintings--many old masters
Vandykes, Holbelns and other treas
5Ires. Certain of the halls We're de-
signed by christopher Wren. lingo
Jones and other famous architects. In
many Of the museums there are price,
less heirlooms and treasures. One coul-
pany has cup presented by Henry
VIII. This is a huge tankard with bells
attached to its sides. Each person who
drank out OF 1t was supposed to empty
its contents in such way that the bells
We're made to ring. AT tho Gouldhall
banquet given each year oy the lord
mayor at a cost of $4,000 a loving cup
is passed round. The great tankard re-
quires two guests to handle IT.. While
one drinks the other lifts the heavy lid.
This must be done With both hands
The reason for this observance was
that in olden times guests had q play.
full little way OF stabbing their hosts
while drinking, and in order to prevent
this hands had to be above board"
when the loving cup was used. Each
year an immense amount of amuse-
lnent Is caused at the great state BAN
Duet over this ancient cup. When Lord
Salisbury was premier he absent-mind-
eddy let the lid of the cup fall While
Lady Salisbury was drinking.
The great feasts at the Guildhall--so
named as being the meeting place for
all the London companies, or guilds
are among England's most important
political functions. Here sovereigns Oft
en- are entertained, and the prime MIN
lister each year at the banquet makes
his most important announcements Of
Forthcoming policy.
RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION
Certain Of the companies have the
right to parliamentary representation
for the city of London. while honorary
membership is only conferred on dis
Stinguished statesmen. scientists, travc-
lers and others. Many "Rt. Hon. gen
tlenen are glad to inscrlbe themselves
as members of the city companies. The
late Gen. Butler was prime warden"
tof the Goldsmiths company, while not
able members of this company are the
lord chief justice and many other fam
OILS statesmen. The freedom of the
city WAS presented by the companies
to Gladstone, Kitchener and others.
These companies have also entertained
the German emperor czar OF Russia
and others.
Strange to say, though the great Lon
don city companies WELD such enor-
nous power. their history is little
known outside of the city of London it,
self. They are not anxious to give in
formation concerning theil, funds and
disbursements and do not encourage
public curiosity.
Obtaining information direct from the
London city companies is a bout as easy
as drawing out ''leviathan with
hook and as for getting photographs
well, they have the most perfectly or
ganized eircumlocution department on
earth.
w. E. NoRTHROP.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17
FORMER SALT LAKER NOW MANAGES THIS RAILROAD

This cut is one Of the Denver, Lara
mic & Northwestern of which L. A.
Welby, formerly OF the Rio Grande, be-
came vicc-president and general man
ager recently Little was known of
the enterprise, further than it was be-
ing built northwest from Denver It
has developed that the project is a
bigger one than at first known by the
public generally. 1t is to connect Den
Yer with the northwest by a direct line
to Seattle. The proposed route cuts
through Colorado, wyoming, Idaho
ana Washington. touching at major
lty or prominent centers in all these
states. Mr.. Welby's appointment as,
hsad OF q new venture was the cause
or pleased comment in this cIty for
"A. IL was located here with the Rio
Girande Several years ago he was
promoted from general superintendent
OF the Rio Grande, The promotion
TOOK him to Denver. His new duties
made no change necessary in his rest
dence so Denver still claims the rail
roader as one of her finest citizens.
BY studying the map, a great deal
about the resources and Industries of
all districts to be trayersed or pierced
can be learned. The map is an excel
iet't sample OF much in little space
me lmense freight carrying possibii-
tiles of the three states through which Z.
the limo will run are given as follows: j.
WYOMING.
Value farm and livestock 800 ono 900
livestock products, 1907 ...,s "a. 900 0oo
Number of cattle on farm IS
Ns and range &c 100000
ut and ram rnnga j.. 100000
Mineral production, 1907 $3.50 81 o0o mn
Coal production Western
Wyoming, 1907, dons) ~. 4.7Ooo0O
IDAHO. 5lz@
Mineral products, 1907 5 10 400 nof,
Lumber and timber productss 2.2o00oo
Number sheep on farm and
,1 ralige ssoo.ooo
!" 'iesl soutssi Li es ZOO. oOs
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.NOAH'S ARK IN A
LONDON SLUM
Continued from page seventeen.l

rach asks for his freaks are nos exor-
bitant. For instance, il you so de-
sire. you may procure pigmy Indian
cattle at $50 each, enus at SIS each.
.craws" craines--tall, stately creatures,
with sort of feathery halo on their
heads--at SIPS pair, wallabies, $50
each, pigmy ponies at $50 and teddy
bears" from $50 to 500 Jamrach also
goes in for "plgmyn sheep, which he
sells for about SIS apiece. Before the
.teddics' and ponies became such
great favorites, there was a run on
these sheep
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17

Fastidious people should try 'Fleur
de Lis" dainties, a new line Of de-
.licious home made chocolates now In
the market, rs cents per pound, 40
cents half pound. To be had at Willis
Horne Drug store. Smith Drug Co.,
Halliday Drug, Brigham, Street Phar-
many. Jeff's Smoke House; and the
Rialto Cigar store.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17
Fanlons Kidney Cnrl.

These who are afflicted with diseases
of the kidneys. diabetes urenic poison
ing. and Inflammation of the hIaaaa-
shpcld confer with t, a. Williams. 2lD
Scott building, city. Agent for the
ment
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17
MEIER WORRY

About cough-there's 10 need of wor-
~ II you will treat 1t ut it's first APP
rup. II will stop the cough at once ana
put your lungs ana throat back into
perfectly healthy condition For sale By
z g. N. !. Drug Store, 112 and la
South Main ST. II
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17
COLD WEATHER ADvICE.

To all is to beware Of coughs and colds
on the chest; as neglected they readily
lead to pneumonia, consumption or oth-
err pulmonary troubles Just as soon az
the cough appears treat 1t with Ballard'a
Horahound Syrup the standard cure OF
America. Use as directed--perfectly
harmless. q cure and preventive for all
s.i00 per bottle. For sale by q. G. NJ. /.
Drug Store. liz and ia South Main
st. 3
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A TRUST THAT
LAW CAN I TOUCH
CONTINUED from page sevventeen.o

ate many curious customs, dating back
into the past. For instance, every year
tho Clothworkers send four and half
yards of their best black cloth" to the
lord chancellor, the lord chief Justice
and other government officials, while
the clerks of the London City Corpora
ton receive six yards OF green cloth.
This doubtless comes in handy for COW
ering billiard tables, as few persons
have sufficient courage to wear green
suits nowadays--at least, not the bill
lard green" supplied by the city COM
panics to the clerks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17

Ovcrcoats and dress suits to rent.
Daniels. the Tailor, 81 w. End So.
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pany, archievcs of the stationers' COM
pany, which also does certain
amount Of publishing on its own ac-
count, and for the benefit of Its
llverynien. Strange'to say, this COM
pany prints that nonsensical attempt
to FORECAST the future known as "Old
Mooreis hlmanack," and makes o
good prO1t on it,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-10-17
JAPs BUYING RELICS BACK.
ALL WANT -MAscors.

Society danes who wish to win at
hriuSe or horse races often buy these
little charms. Some bring them back
If their luck does not turn out very
Well, and exchange them for others,
with which they appear to be more
satisfied"
Quite large number of the articles
In this remarkable collection were ac-
qnre1 by the father of the present
owner. He bought cannibal clubs.
masks, and other queer things direct
from sailors. He also bought manv
Indian relics taken from ancient tenn
pies which are regarded by connois-
suers and others MS of great value.
i.iaihraca refused TO part with a num-
Der OF these things, evidently belfev-
DE, like the Stockholders, that they
have brought him luck
MAYNARD EVANS.