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Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
RESULTS OF EXPERIMENT.
Fertilizer in This Section Must be Rich
 in Potash.

Editor NEWS:
 It will be remembered that some little time ago we published an account of MT Goodwin's fertilizer experiment at East Canaan. MT. Goodwin has now dug the potatoes and we find that the difference in yield on the different plots is as strik- ing as was the difference in appearance of the tops. As we stated before, therc were three plots of equal size the first of which received no fertilizer, the second a complete fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash and the third fertilizer containing the same amounts of nitrogen and phosphoric acid as the second but no potash.
 The yields of the three plots in bushels per acre were as follows;
 Plot l, no fertilizer 67 bu per acre.
 ?. complete fertilizer TOT " '"
 3, incomplete " 65"
 While of course 107 bushels per acre is not a satisfactory yield. it should be re- membered that MT. Goodwin purposely selected for the experiment a field which was somewhat run out, that the potatoes suffered very greatly for lack of rain, and that the application of fertilizer was Higher than it should have been. The cost of the fertilizer applied to plot two is at the rate of about $13.50 per acre while taking into account that no manure was used, is very light applica- tion. It will be noticed that the differ ence in yield between plots one and two would just about pay for twice as much fertilizer as was used on plot two.
 The great lesson to be drawn from this experiment is, as we stated before, that fetilizers for use in this part of the state should be rich in potash.
 F. R. CHURCH, Shelburne Falls, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
WOMAN SERIOUSLY BURNED
Clothing Caught Fire From Lamp
 Which Exploded.

Mrs. A. W. Ferguson of Cornwall Bridge was seriously burned Friday morning at the residence of W. B. John son in the same village where MT. and Mrs. Ferguson were spending the night. A lamp had been left burning on table near their bed and Mrs. Ferguson was awakened at 1 o'clock to find it blazing in dangerous manner. She awakened her husband and the lamp was thrown out of the window, but both NIT. and Mrs. Ferguson were painfully burned. Mrs. Ferguson's clothing took fire, but with great presence of mind she ex- tinguished the flames by rolling upon the floor. The house took fire, but quick work on the part of the inmates sxringuished that without much trouble. Mrs. Ferguson IS now confined to her bed as result of the injury.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
SHARON BUTCHER
 MAKES HIS OWN |CE
IS THE TOWNS REPRESENTATIVE
Is Member of Various Organizations and Societes-lnterested in Every Movement for the Welfare of the Town and Village.

Edward H. Middlebrook is he propri- etor of the only meat market in Sharon and it goes without saying that he does a prosperous business among these we'll to-do people. His blocks and counters are always filled with nearly everything in the meat line and the demands of hls customers make this market a husy spot.
 He was born in Leedsvil!e, N, Y. and, after acquiring a common school educa- ton there, engaged in the meat busi- ness. In 1894 he came to Sharon and purchased the local market of E. W. Doyle and i'll 1898 married Hannah E.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
TWINS ARE PARTED

Twin Lakes are Separated for First
 Time in Half Century.
 It is said that only once in the recol- lection of the "oldest inhabitant" has the water in the Twin lakes been as low as at the present time, and that about 50 years ago. Usually it is possible to row boat from one lake to the other by passing under the narrow bridge or culvert on the o. N. E. road. The ground under this bridge is now abso- lutely dry, thus separating the lakes. AS is stated above, this is only the second time the twins have been parted
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
MARSHALL OFF THE SCENT

O'Rrien's "Shadow" Game to Canaan
 on Wild Goose Chase.
 The mysterious "Mr. Marshall of Chicago, who is tagging Mathew E O'Brien around the state and telling folks that O'Brien is an undesirable citizen came to Canaan Friday and waited an hour or more for him to arrive but O'Brien didn't come. Marshall and his three companions came in an auto mobile. Marshall called at THE NEWS office and remarked that he could not understand why O'Brien did not visit Canaan as he was scheduled to speak there.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
THE. FARMERS' PROPHESY
They Look at the Caterpillar and Pre-
 dict a Warm Winter.

The farmers are predicting that the coming winter will be one of the warm est on record. They base their prophe. sies on the appearance of the cater pillars, claiming that when black pre-. dominates on these worms a long, cold winter is sure to follow and that when reddish brown predominates, the winter is sure to be warm. An equal division of red and black presages an ordinary winter. This fall the most of the catterpillars are merely tippedH~~..with black, reddish brown covering nearly the entire worm. hence the above pre- diction
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
TIED A DOUBLE
 NUPT|AL KNOT
MARRIED IN THE WRONG TOWN
Domonie Followed Newly Welded
 Couple on Foot to RectifY Mistake - Re-married in Falls Village Savings
 Bank After Securing New License.

Harold R. Beeman and Margaret T. Hotchkiss are thoroughly and securely married pair. The groom, who is 24 years old and a wheelwright lives in New Preston. The brides home is in Cornwall. Her age is 2l years.
 Saturday afternoon the pair went to the Episcopal rectory in Lime Rock where they were married by the Rev. G. W. Griffith. After the ceremoney they Started for Ethe brides home, between Cornwall Hollow and Cornwall Plain. About this time MT. Griffith discovered that he had performed a marriage in the town of Salisbury on 0 license issued in the town of Corowall, thereby violating the law. He tele- phoned to Miss, Julia Goodwin, who re- sides midway between Lime Rock and Falls Village. to stop the bride and groom and ask them to return to Lime Rock. Miss Goodwin complied and when the couple had gone back a short distance, they met the Rev. MT. Griffith SoAhS oh Aoop eo hSSb ehohh. Altei explanations, he borrowed a team of MT. Goodwin and accompanied the bride and groom to Falls Village where another marriage license was obtained from town clerk Ensign and in the directors room of the Falls Village Saw ings Bank. MT. Griffith performed a second ceremony, one in accordance with law.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
State Prison for Life

William Mclaughlin, of Watertown, who was last week found guilty of mur- der in the second degree for inficting fatal stab wound on Robert Downs, also of Watertown, was sentenced to state prison for life by Judge Gager in the superior court at Litchfield.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
BLACKSMITH SKIPS

Detectives are Said to Have Been on
 his Trail.
 o. E. Lawrence who came to Millerton a spell ago from no one knows where departed unexpectedly for the same place few nights ago, taking his horse and wagon and as many duds as would go in suit case. He conducted black smithing business while in Millerton and behaved himself. The story goes that a western woman was on his trail and as he believed the scent was getting hot, took French leave. Millerton folks are inclined to believe that it IS a case of more sinned against than shining.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
GRIFFITH AND HUGHES CASES

Argued Monday Before u. S. Circuit
 Court--No Decision
 In New York Monday the cases of John A. Griffith and Patrick Hughes against the Berkshire Power Company, appealed by the complainants to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals were argued before that court. No de- cision has been rendered.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
A Fast Horse

W. o. Bullock of Canaan knows a good horse when he sees one and that is why he Is now the owner of "Ed, Anon" @ sorrel pacer formerly owned by David Hatmaker of Chapinville The transfer took place a few days ago. It is said this horse can step in about 2:17 If it is really necessary.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
DECREASED FROM 12,OOO to 5000
Dry Weather Cuts Daily Milk Delivery
 in Half.

in Half.
 The continued drought had disas- trous effect on the milk business. Many farmers are driving their cattle long distances for water and the milk supply everywhere has fallen off. Some of the dairymen say they are feeding their stock as much grain as they usually feed in the middle of the winter. Fall feed this year has been minus quantity. The milk delivery at he.Borden plant in Canaan at this season of the year is normally 12,000 quarts per day. It has decreased to 5000 quarts per day, many of the farmers having so little that if hardly pays for the trouble of delivery.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
20 COWS GIVE 15 QUARTS OF MILK
Owner Could Give Them Water But
 Once Each Day

One of the patrons of the Borden plant at Canaan. whose daily delivery Of milk rarely fell below 160 quarts, is now delivering 20 quarts per day. He has 15 cows. The scarcity of water on his farm is accountable for the decrease. It was sufficent to permit of watering the stock but once each day.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
HOTEL RE- E-0PENED'
Guests are Again Being Aecommod dated at Falls Village Inn

"The Inn" at Falls Village, which has been closed since its sale about two weeks ago to local syndicate, was re- opened Monday morning in temporary charge of Mir. and Mrs. Clarence Gillette of Falls Village. They will conduct it until the owners make arrangements with permanent manager.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
QUITS O'BR!EN
Prosecutor Says he Gained the De-
 sired Publicity.

SlT6Q FuDIlClIv.
 The mysterious Marshall" quit O'Brien in Bridgeport Monday. He says he has gained all possible publicity for his charges and that if the suits against him are not pressed he proposes to bring the matter before the court for his vindiction. The real reason for his quit ing O'Brien is supposed to be because he was doing O'Brien's cause more good than harm.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
May be Re-Opened

It has been reported in Canaan lately that the Hadsell lime plant, near Clay ton. may be put In operation after elec- tion.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
SUPERIOR WATER SUPPLY

Five Feet of Water m New ReserVolr
 Near Falls Village. The Falls Village water company are much pleased because in the new reser, voir they are building they have during this time of drought, about five feet of water. They consider that this being the case, they have now established 8 supply that will be never-faaing.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
Doing Nicely

The two men who were injured by an explosion in the mine at Ore Hill last week are doing we'll and both will recover
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29

THE NEWS until January 1, 1910 to new subscribers for the price of years subscription. More than two months fire
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29
A Growing Order.

The Canaan lodge of Foresters is grow ing rapidly. Six candidates were im- tiated Tuesday evening.
Connecticut western news., 1908-10-29

Purchased the Geo. Brown Business
 Julius Barton has purchased the liquor. confectionery and lunch business form erly conducted in Millerton by George Brown. Harry Barton. will conduct MT. Barton's hotel, the Barton House.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-10-22
FIRE S.

In his annual report Fire Marshal
Frank Craft, gives the following
summary of fire losses in the first
year of the operation of the fire mar
shall law: The number OF fires re-
ported to this department for the year
just ended is 446, entailing a loss
of property OF $6l0,499.66. The larg-
est number are shown to have been
from unknown origin, amounting to
$3S3,637.71. The next largest is
chargeable to defective flues, amount
ing to $73,653.95. Lightning is respor-
sible for S57,321 loss and gasoline re-
sponsible for $37,641. Prairie fire loss
S~19,1S9.50, sparks from engines ST..
1880 and matches S10,774, while
$10,245 loss is charged to %incendiar-
ism"
The marshal calls attention to- the
fact that many insurance agents are
looking more to the size of the pre-
MUM than any other part of the bust
ness which leads to over insurance in
many cases, and recommends that
more care should be used, thus min
linking the aus of friction between
companies and those who are insured
in case a settlement Is required
through a loss.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-10-22
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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-10-22
BOUTELL ON BRYAN.
Il His "Shall the People Ruler"
Simply "a Local IssueP"

Congressman Henry Sherman Bou
tell Of Chicago, commenting on Mr.
Bryan's speech in Iowa, says:
Mr.. Bryan's question, "Shall the peo-
pie rule?" implies that somewhere In
this country the people do not ule-
The only States where the people do
not rule are the States that are ex-
pected to give overwhelming m~ajorities
for the Democratic ticket. Perhaps
Mr.. Bryan thinks that his question Ia
purely "a local issue" If he is sin
cerc, | challenge him to make a speech
In VickSburg. Miss, on Government
by the People" Let him repeat one OF
his famous anti-imperlalist speeches,
simply changing three words, substitute
ing "MIississlppi' for philippines" and
'black brothers. for brown brothers"
Let him suggest that we have as chair
man of his meeting John Sharp VIII
liams, leader of the Democrats in Con-
gross, and rs vice-chairmen the other
members of the Congressional dclcga.
ton from Mississippi.
And after he has made his speech
In Vicksburg, if he shall have escaped
the rule Of the people in that com
munity, | dare Mr.. Bryan to repeat
his grafton on popular government in
Charleston. :. c., with Senator Till
man as chairman of his meeting. Mr.
Bryan's sentiments have Il purely geo
graphical sincerity. His epigrams and
startling ~conundrums are especially de
signed to meet local demands. or this
nature are all his views on tariff and
taxation.
Mr.. Bryan's proposition that every
time a trust is formed "A tariff sched-
ule should be repealed, and every time
a trust is dissolved a new duty should
be added, Is too funny even for comic
opera.
If on March 4 next Mr.. Bryan should
become President, with a Democratic
Congress In both houses, and should
actually place upon the statute books
the financial and economic vagaries de
livered by him in his speech of lass
Friday, it would plunge the nation lnts
bankruptcy and bring on Industrial
chaos. II he should begin by repeating
the duty on sugar to punish the sugar
trust, he would upset the national
finances by losing $~GO,0O0,OOO a year
In revenues, and would stir up a revo
luton In Louisiana, Utah, Colorado
and Michigan. Then, If he should re
peal the duty on cotton goods, because
some huStling manufacturers Of New
England or the Carolinas were dump
Ing goods In China in rivalry with Eng
land and Germany, he would divert
other millions from the treasury and
invite still further industrial ruin.
But, Of course, Mr.. Bryan would dc
lone Of these things, n more than
he will invade the solid South and SUM
mon the cohorts Of Democracy to the
defence OF the Constitution with the
battle cry "Shall the People Ruler
Mr.. Bryan simply does not les whas
he says. What he utters with Chad
bandian JUNCTION in the North he repudi
ates with Pecksniffian duplicity in the
South.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-10-22

c. W. Goodman was down from
Huron one day the latter part of the
week.
Mrs. Frank Alton and children came
over from Nolga Monday morning for
a few days visit at the home of her
parents, Mr., and Mrs. w. II. Roddle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Riley returned to their
home at Rockwell, Iowa. Monday morn.
ing after spending several days look
ing after their farm in this county.
While here they were guests at the
home Of A. b. Allison.
Gilbert MCClurg, the noted lecturer
and traveller, spoke at the college
chapel on Friday evening. Last year
Mr.. McClurg delivered an address
here on Texas, and Friday evening
his subject was the Ozarks. 1t is pre-
sumed that he is interested in the
land business in that vicinity.
Mrs. A. to Mrs. B.-Well now, look
here, | was down to the Pleasant
Hour last night and honestly before
| went | did not think they had such
a nice, entertaining program. | had
heard some about it, but finally | went,
and am more than pleased. think
| will go nearly every change now
and to think it is only ten cents.
David Stratton. who VAS here visit
ing Prof. a. b. Crosier and other
friends for a few days, left the latter
part Of the week for Oregon. where
he will embark in the fruit raising
business with his brother. He gave up
his government position in Panama,
which paid him 5000 per month to
start in business for himself, and he
believes that the change will pay in
the long run.
There are very few ducks at Lake
Campbell, Of that fact we are per-
fectly satisfied. We were down there
the latter part Of the week and did
not need any extra conveyance to-
carry home our game. However. the
fish are still biting and we managed
to hook a pretty fair sized string.
The day we were there a farmer liv-
ing south of the lake pulled out a ten
pound pickerel.
G.. p. Skartum went to Lake Benton
yesterday to attend the marriage of
his sister, Miss Bess Louise, to Harry
Diamond of Minneapolis, which occur
red at the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. X. G. Skartum, last
evening. The groom is a son Of Hon.
and Mrs. j. +. Diamond, early settlers
of Brookings county but now residents
of Minneapolis, where father and son
are engaged in the real estate bust
ness.-IIendricks Pioneer.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-10-22
Local and Personal

Call up the South Side Dairy for
milk and cream. Phone. Il.
The Register publishes more local
news than any paper published in the
county.
w. II. Harvey made a business trip
to Elkton between trains Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Roberts return.
ed home the latter part of the week
from a few days visit at Flandreau.
NJ. G. Carlisle and family went to
Arlington Saturday evening and visit
ed with relatives until Monday morn.
ing.
w. S. Riley accompanied the high
school football team to Waterfowl
Saturday and acted as one of the
officials.
S. H. Goodfellow went to White
yesterday and last evening addressed
the citizens of that town upon the sub
ject of socialism.
Mrs. w. H. Roddle returned home
Thursday morning from a several
days visit with her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Alton at Volga.
Chas. C%Oughlin, of the college foot,
ball team, went TO Watertown Satur-
day to officiate during the Brookings
and Watertown high school game.
Theodore Lent, who spent a few
days visiting at the home of his
brother, DR.. Z. A. Lentz, left Sunday
night for his home in Minneapolis.
Chief of Police Gullick has been
on a hunting trip to Lake Poinsett
the past week and in his absence
Chas. Stearns has been assisting on
the force.
About thirty high school students
and townspeople accompanied the high
school football team to Whtertown
Saturday, going up on The special car
attached to the regular passenger.
Profs. Trigstad and Van Mugs of the
School of Mines, spent Saturday climb
ing Bare Butte, and they felt when
they got home that they had climbed
two or three buttes.-Rapid City
Journal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry arrived from
Reedsburg, Wis, the latter part of
the week for a visit with their daugh-
ter, Miss Edna Perry, assistant in
music at the college. Mr.. Perry re-
turned home Monday morning, but
Mrs. Perry remained for a longer Wis.
it. Mr.. Perry is in the banking bust.
ness in his home town.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-10-22
LABOR WORLD FOR TAFT.
Characterizes Him as True Friend
Of the Workingman.

(From the Concord IN. H. Mcnitor.)
The Labor World comes out strongly
IN its advocacy Of Mr.. Taft. II charac-
tories him a true friend Of labor and
declares that the unfair attacks Of Mr..
0ompers will have little or no effect in
alternating from him the labor world.
It says Tibet Secretary Taft is a true
friend of labor 10 certain, and all the
untrue, ~unRenerous, vicious attackD
that President Gompers or any one else
may make on him cannot prevent him
from continuing to be the friend Of the
wage worker. Organized labor slnnot
afford to have itself split up into fac
tons on this political issue. That Pres
ident Gompers is wrong In forcing this
most ominors fight is certain, and IN
telligent wase workers will certainly
come TO this conclusion"
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-10-22
RnsIneaa Men Honeaf.

The business men Of our community
as a whole are honest and their meth
DDS are sound. The President has
never said otherwise. Indeed. 1t Ia
chiefly In the interest Of the great body
Of honest business men that he has
made his fight for lawful business
methods.-Hon. VIM. H. Taft, to Mer
chants and Manufacturers' Association,
Boston. Mass.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-10-22

The highest claim OF William Ne.
Kinley for the gratitude Of his con-
trymsn 10 that, In spite Of the abuse
and contumely that was heaped upon
his head for this policy. no placed our
country In the forefront Of nations q
Q civiiiSer and uplifter Of u~nfortunats
psoples.-Hon. WIN. II. Taft. &C Clsvs.
land, Ohio.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1908-10-22
A Healthy Family.

"Our whole family has enjoyed good
health since we began using DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, three years ago." says
L. A. Bartlett, of Rural Route /. Gull
ford, Maine. They cleanse and tone
the system in a gentle way that does
you good. Csc. at c. D. Kendall's
drug store.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-06-03
SECRETARY IS SHORT
OefaIcations of Bloomington
Man Near $4,000 But
Will Be Paid.
CLAIMS HE FIGURED WRONG

bloomington, Ind, June 3.-The ex-
potts examining the books OF the Real
EstAte Loan Fund and Savings Asso-
CATION, filed their final report, which
slows that the secretary, Harry a.
A i'ull, is short in his accounts nearly
S:SOOO Mr.. Axtell has turned over
all his property. valued at $4,000. to
TIC association, and his mOther-in-law,
NJ H. Reddick Wylie, who was on his
buud for $4,000 will pay the balance.
NJ. AMell, with his wife, have deoiod
tC euye here for Chicago.
Nj Axtell commenced changing his
rey0rds the first year he was elected
secretary, and has continued the prac-
ti-so until the exposure came this week.
He converted the money TO his own
uae, thinking that when the time came
to replace the sums he had diverted he
would be able to realize on his prop
crty a sum sufficient to repay the as
So station.
r the good times had continued he
estimates that his property would
now be worth $4,000, and this would
have repaid the association and left
bin a balance of $4,000.