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Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
Connecticut Victims

Schedules have been filed with the referee in bankruptcy at New Haven by officers of the International Mineral Company which operates tao and graph ite deposits ill Ticonderoga, N. Y, and Fayston, Vt, show liabilities of S62, ,820, unsecured. The assets are given at $70,0eO, but in the opinion of the stockholders very little will be real
 ized. Something like s1Oo, 900 was put into the business by Connecticut people.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
Suit Against Town Settled.

The suit which Edward 0. Williams of Salisbury brought against the town of Egremont for 5000 for alleged dam ages, has been settled by the selectmen of the town for $50. The suit resulted from what was supposed to be defec- tive highway. The amount was paid in order to avoid lawsuit.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
Purchased Kent Mountains

Sheriff Turkington of Morris, Aaron Crutch, Charles Barber and E. L.. Phelps, all of Litchtield, have purchased of the Kent Iron and Furnace Co. the Schagticoke mountain, consisting of 839 acres of land ill and around Lent, which contains valuable timber. The price paid was about S1 .000.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
Johnny O the Woods.

"Johnny O the Woods" or Johnny Brennan is coming this way on his an. nual pilgrimage. He recently visited Forestville. He was attired in his usual costume of two overcoats, but this year he topped it off with a merry widow hat.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
What if Meant.

Customer (pointing to the hierogly. phics on his checkJ-"Is that my name in Chinese?"
 Go Long Chinese laundryman)' No; 'scliption. Means 'h'l' ole man; oloss eyed; no teet'." ,"
 Customer - "Er-thank you. ."-Chi. cage Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
Fined for Liquor Selling

Grove Yale of Norfolk, who conducts a small store, was arrested Wednesday for selling liquor illegally. He pleaded guilty to four of the six counts against him and was fined s10o and costs. which amounted io $144.2S. He paid the fine.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
Finger Blown Of.

Lawrence Barrett of Thomaston, aged 12, held cannon firecraoker in his left hand while it exploded, last week, and had the flesh blown from his index fin ger and his hand filled with, power.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
Lightning Hits Barn.

L. J. Nickerson's barn near West Cornwall was struck by lightning last week and set on fire, but it was discov- cred promptly and fortunately had not gained great headway. It was quickly extinguished.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09

First on balls-Off Kuickerbocker l. Struck out-By Knickerbocker II, by Stilson 10. Two base hit-Knickerbocker Stolen bases-Goddard 2, Whitbeck 9, A. McLaln 1. Brazee 2, 0. McLain 2, H. Breen 1, c. Breen 2, G. Baum 1, Marsh l. Passed balls-St. John, c. Breen. Time of game hr. 35 min. Umpire Flood
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
Emil c. MarggraF Dead.

Emil 0. Marggraff of Watertown, deputy internal collector. died is New Haven hospital Wednesday night. He was we'll known in Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
Apnointed Postma ster,

Edward Adsit former proprietor of the general store in New Marlboro has been appointed postmaster at Clayton where he now conducts store.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
LAKEVlLLE WON
 GAME IN THE NINTH
TContinued from page II

safe. Scott threw Traver out first, Schleiffarth famed, Ellis hit short to left scoring Stuart, Mo Donald reached first on ball which fell in front of plate, O'Brien hit to Brewer scoring Ellis, on Brewers high throw to Dempsey.
 (Pandemonlum)
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09

Score by Innings
 Sheffield 00002 70 1 3 O. 5 Lime R-FallsV V 60 % 0 1-13 Two base hits-E. Shook, B. Shook. J. Bartle, B. Mover. Thres base hit E. Shook. First base on balls-Off Bartle 3, Schmid l. Hit by pitcher Schmid 3, Bartle l. Struck out-By Schmid 8, Bartle 4. Left on bases Sheffield 9, Lime Rock &. First base on errors. Sheffield 1, Lime Rock 6. Passed balls-Little 9. Time of game 1:37 Umpire MT. Howes and MT. Murray.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09

LIME R.-FALLs V. vS SHEFFIELD
 The game at Sheffield on Saturday was lost by Sheffield in the first inning when the bay state boys were rattled and allowed the hyphens topile up six runs. They then settled down to busi. ness and during the balance of the
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
Fourteen Sudden Deaths.

There were Il sudden and untimely deaths in Litchficld county during the quarter ended June 30
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
IN CENTRE

IN CENTRE
 struggle 1t was good exhibition of the national game. The most brilliant feature was Brewers running catch of a fly that would probably have been good for three bases. THE NEWS artist caught him while he was hustling to get under the sphere. The score follows:
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
THE BALL WENT THROUGH GODDARD
 ON THIRD.

Goddard failed to get cost Salisbury the game. After putting man out at first Brazee made a throw to Goddard at third ill an attempt to make a double play. The ball went through Goddard and into a corn field, scoring two men. The details look like this:
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Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
She eff1eld Batting Averages.

OTIeTTTeTu bdIIITIB NVeTdSss.
 The batting averages of the Sheffield players for the six games thus far played are.
Connecticut western news., 1908-07-09
DI E D

PARMALEE-July 3rd. at Torrington, Conn.,. Charles Parmalee, aged 79 years.
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SHEFFIELD
36 5 11#27 II 8
[ME ROCK-FALLS VILLAGE

*Silvernale hit by batted ball making
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21
Illustrated Lonton News

about The tops and the roof OF a HinII
temple Were peepins OUT of the water at one
place like pinpoints All the people that
saved were crowded in open dungas or upon
hastily constructed RATS. These humble craft
(as well as our OWN We're in constant danger.
owing 70 the heavy masses Of timber pass.l-
over what three days before were cuIttvat-l
fields ShadipUr was utterly wrecked IJ- .n-
habtants fled 10 the hills. Some OF the sigh
were too revolting 70 dwell on, a the fe-.-
rays of the sun induced rapid decay. Indeed
never will be known how many persons per
ished in what was said to have been the mos
disastrous flood that had ever visited the Va
of Cashmere
Toward i p III We touched at B.trarnull. ---
pecting u find shelter that night At the d..
bungalow Vain hope, Tn river was rl-...
here. and that moment a iIrs- Hour MS.
went down with d crash, The dlk buas-s.,.
was filed with water. the attendant h-l.l..
taken refuge in a boat Fortunately r7tlr-
was found who was willing To let US occdQ -
bow OF his straw covered dunga for the .
His own family, with some OF the uv~ &.
was I'm the stern We made ourselves q CON-
Portable as the circumstances would permit
By daybreak l was on the lookout for tor,
After some delay was obtained and
ousIy We resumed on land rough and toi'-
some tourney southwark. In some pIs q
bridges over the streams were gone rr'
torrents had to be foried \ constant
had TO be kept for falling rocks and
any moment an avalanche might sl""
down upon US. Our revoIvers wers -..-
for instant use as the road was "E
bandits RawaIpindi was reached the fifth
day after leaving Srinasar. and we're o--e
more a. the terminus of the Prl.a- Railway.
Thus ended orir memorable trip Z t'4<Amere-
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21
BY TONGA IND BOAT.
Continued from fifth page.

gests the dreamy frame of mind The noun
tains that look down on US are faithfully mir
rored in the clear depths of the lake. SO po-
tent is the witchery of the scene that for the
moment We almost believe that Pan might play
his pipe. or that we ourselves of the stuff
that dreams made on"
The aroma of coffee being prepared by our
faithful servant. Rustum, and the call to tlitln
dispeI all these pleasant fancies and recall us
to the substantial facts of life. After tiin fol-
lowed by a brief siesta, we rowed to Shall
mar. and this was the Palace of Delight.
where the lovely Nourmahal, Light of the
Palace otherwise known and immOrtaliZed by
Thomas Moore as Lauh ROokh, lived and loved
her Prince Feramorz. lis very Old Nori
place The fountains long since silenced
series OF terraces. furnishing charming vistas,
and some good frescos on the ceilings of the
crumbling apartments still remain. The place
is secluded, the garden neglected. the sweet
scented rose of Cashmere twines round the bro
ken lattice The branches Of the grand old trees
are filed with innumerable feathered songsters.
flock of black crows seems to keep guard over
the place faint scent of boxwood pervades
the air. recalling the long ago. and the cnsng
sense of some sweet personality like a spirit Of
poesy or everlasting youth invests the tangled
garden and ruined palace of dear old Shalimar
Reluctantly turned our backs on the lovely
scene and were rowed back In the beauty of
the sunset through the winding nullahs with
q most distinct and never to be forgotten pict
ure of lovely Dahl Lake firmly printed our
mental vision.
While we were sitting our balcony enjoy
ing the peaceful moonlight a cry was heard sud
denly from a distance. The bunds are givin4,
way." These are the cmbankmcnts made Of
clay used to dam the waters From the north
a.
word was brought disaster, death. ruin and
wreckage were devastating the valley. The
whole population, with their earthly possessions
carried on their backs in sacks, were hurry ing
to take refuge the steep slopes of the Thakti
SULLIVAN Mothers with their infants on their
Parts of dsmantled houses and furniture of all
sorts were carried Off like chips of wood. House
boats slipped from their mooringS and were
borne wildly down the stream stranded On
the shore amid treetops and debris The Ma
haraJah deserted his palace that same night ana
leaving his wives TO their fate took to his house
boat Looting began next day on every hand
Murder and rapine prevailed. Onward swept
the relentless flood. the roar of the waters and
general confusion growing worse and worse AS
for US. were imprisoned for three days on
the top floor Of the only three-story build
ing In the place until word reached the Maha .
ratah to send boat This he did. and at
II O'Clock d the fourth day We pushed
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21

draw blood At the sight of the blood the others
hesitated, especially IS they caught sight OF Il
Colts As in my belt Without further delay
they padded away.
Meantime we were being borne down the
swelling. swirling river toward Baranula.
Heartrending were the scenes witnessed as we
quickly shot past little spts of land, all that
remained OF submerged hamlets. Half starved
women and children were hudded on them, the
remnants of their small belongings scattered
New-York tribune., 1908-06-21

off in an open dunga We were at once carried
down to the first swayng bridge.
Suddenly boatload of robbers made their ap-
pearance and with threatening gestures and de-
mands for our valuable5 attempted to oppose
our passage They appraised their broad leaf
shaped paddles. threatening to kill us or sink
our boat Seeing that disaster was imminent. 1
raised a spear that lay in the boat and drove
il into the ribs of the leader of the gang. not
hard enough to kill him, but sufficiently so to
Arizona republican., 1908-10-05

rection will obscure the real issues.
 That the forest service in the ad- ministrBtion of the vast areas under its charge has made mistakes of detail, Is undoubtedly true, but nat urai. That the regulations have at times been perhatts too complicated and stringent. and have needed rnodi- fications and simplifcations, is prob ably the fact That incompetent men at times been given responsibility by the service is perhaps correct. But it is equally and absolutely true that the forest service is seadily, earnestly and successfully correcting these CT TOTS of detail. simplifying its regula . 'tions and wedding out all incompe- tents,
 That the prime purpose of the ma tionaI forest service Is to secure the greatest possible reasonable use of the national forests consistent with their preservation has been clearly demonstrated in Arizona.
 Fortunately. we of Arizona are in a position to speak from practical knowledge on this subject and not from a theoretical standpoint, as our first forest reserve in Arizona was created in 1897, and we have in our territory of over nine million acres.
 "GeneraIities are often interesting, but rarely convincing. and I desire to call attention to some definite cases of the practical efficiency of the for est service within Arizona, and to
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show the steady gain which it has made with us in public confidence and appreciation.
 When the San Francisco forest re- serve, embracing a large portion of CoconinO county in Northern Arizona, was created it met with violent local opposition. Bankruptcy of the county was predicted and other dire disas- ters. Among the leaders Of this oppo- sition was Mir. Henry Ashurst, a prominent young politician of Coco nino county But in very frank statement which Mir. Ashurst made me last January, he admitted that the creation of the forest which he had once denounced had been a great benefit to Coconino county, had in creased their revenue, enabled them to materially improve their school system and that on no account would they wish the abandonment of the national forests.
 "I happen to be the president of the Arizona Cattle Growers associa tipon. an organization with over two hundred members, many of whom have grazing permits within the na- tional forests of the territory. At first there was considerable appre- hension regarding the national forests idea and much question as to it's practical operation. Our cattlemen are, however, today practically a unit in support of the maintenance of the national forests, and at their last an- nual convention in Phoenix last No efr resolutions endorsing the practical, just and efficient administration of the national forests in our territory.
 Our cattIemen have learned that when they have complaints of that administration and present them fair ly a disposition is shown by the service to remedy without delay all just complaints. Within the past few months, in the Tonto and Verde forI ests, certain complaints were raised by both the sheep and cattle men. When these complaints were brought to Mir. Pinchot they were at once investigated and inspection made on the spot by representatives of the forest service, the cattlemen and the sheep men, and an adjustment of the differences brought about
 Tt is well known that for a num- Der of years the forest service has favored some form of ederal control of the public grazing lands. and the question of the desirability of this control rested on the efficiency and success of the control of grazing within the national forests. This question was thoroughly threshed out at the last meeting Of the American Live Stock association at Denver last January, resulting in the adoption of definite measure for control of gr4zing upon the public lands within tLIs arid states and territories by the decisive vote of 3961a to 321a. This vote certainly was a most convincing
Arizona republican., 1908-10-05

gently spent over $25,OOO,OOO on such
 irrigation projects.
 Among other notable addresses were those of Geo. H. Maxwell in a spirited reply to the caustic strictures
 of Judge Beaman on the forestry ser ! lVice, EX Gov. Prince of New Mexico with an interesting historical article on
 the Yesterday and Today of Irrigation l and Nj. Rene TaVernier, chief engineer : of the department of public works of { the French republic. whose address was read and translated by Dr. Nc : Queen Grey. showed a remarkable
 grasp of irrigation. forestry and hydro , electric problems.
 The presence of the foreign dele gation was one of the most pleasant features of the congress and added much to the success and dignity of the convention. over dozen nations were represented, and this feature of
 the congress was so successful that it will undoubtedly become an annual event
 "Arizona's delegation of over seventy as is it's custom, at once organized and met each morning at S:S0 in quarters kindly furnished them in the Chamber iof Commerce In this way united ac- ton was taken by the delegation in
 the congress giving our delegation a decided prestige. After hearing in our caucus the representatives of both
 Spokane and Pueblo. rival aspirants for the next congress, we decided for Spokane and were quite q factor in determining the choice for that city.
 We also agreed unanimously in caucus to work for Phoenix as the To- cation of the congress in 1911. Tue son. who had first thought of trying for the congress of 1910. very gracious ly retiring in favor of Phoenix.
 We have the support of many of the strong men connected with the congress for Phoenix in 1911, and from now on plan of preparation and cam paign should be conducted. As now outlined the congress will meet as fol- lows: Spokane 1909; Washington, D. C., 1910; Phoenix, Ariz., 1911, thus coming to us at flood tide It was at first hoped that large number of the distinguished foreign delegates would come to Phoenix direct from the con gress. but their plans had been ar ranged otherwise, and after a general
Arizona republican., 1908-10-05
ARIZONA AT
 ALBUQUERQUE
Return of Delegates to the
 Late Congress
MT. Dwight E. Hcard's Re view of It's Accomplish mentS.

Messrs. Dwight B. Heard and C. T Hirst, delegates to the late irrigation congress. returned yesterday morning from Albuquerque greatly pleased with the work of the sixteenth meeting of that body. Speaking last night MT Heard said:
 Arizona made a splendid record at the congress at Albuquerque. She had a delegation of over seventy members, nearly every county in the territory being represented, and when President Roosevelts famous postscript was read announcing his earnest hope that he might have the pleasure of signing separate statehood bills for both Ari- zoha and New Mexico during the ap- preaching short session of congress, Arizona was very much in evidence and made the rafters of the vast hall ring for many minutes.
 Tn the secretary of the congress Arizona was most ably represented by MT. B. A. Fowler, who made the most efficient and satisfactory secretary the congress has ever had. This was prop erly recognized by his unanimous se- lection as secretary for the next year.
 Gov. Kibbey as a member of the committee on resolutions had a large share in framing the declaration of principles adopted, and Prof. Smith of the University of Arizona read a paper which attracted very great interest on
Arizona republican., 1908-10-05

the Water Resources of Very Arid Valleys.
 "Ir the very interesting steroopticou lecture given Thursday night by Mir C. J Blanchard of the reclamation ser vice nearly half the time was given tc Arizona and a large portion of the su- perb pictures were of the Salt River project and the valley. Many of the more important speakers took Occa- sion in their remarks to endorse the early admission of Arizona as a sepa- rate state.
 "Arizona's exhibit at the Territorial Fair was one of the most notable and best arranged. Yavapai county doing itself proud with a splendid mineral display which won first prize, while ArizOna's agricultural horticultural eN- hibit in charge of MT. Cowgirl was the subject of much favorable comment and would have probably won the first prize in this class had the rules gov crning the installation of exhibits been strictly enforced
 "The Maricopa county exhibit was constantly visited by a stream of peo- pie who were particularly interested in the splendid display of dates, the com plete exhibit of olives and olive oil, the huge mound of ostrich eggs and the exceptionally fine exhibit of Egyptian cotton and perfect alfalfa seed. The exceedingly fine colored transparencies furnished through the courtesy of the Santa Fe and the reclamation service, and Illustration of the Roosevelt dam and the Salt River valley were star attraction.
 "Oue of the notable addresses of the congress was that of Mr. John Barrett, director of the Bureau of American Republics. on IrrigatiOns Great Prog ress Through Pan America In this address he called our attention to the vast irrigation works of the ancients in South America and told us much of the wonderful irrigation development now in progress, Brazil alone having re-
Arizona republican., 1908-10-05

tribute to the confidence of the stock men of the west in the efficient and honest administration of the forest service.
 "The opponents of the national for ests idea have laid much stress on their keen interest in the poor home steader and the impossibility of his just treatment within the national forests. It is perfectly true that homesteading was not encouraged un- der the original national forest re- serves. But since the passage of the act of June, 1906, homesteading within the national forests has been decidely encouraged, and that the home steader is availing himself of the privileges of this act is con clusively shown by the fact that since its passage about two years since over three thousand home stead entries within the national for ests have been granted and the mum Der of these applications for entry is steadily increasing, and it seems to me that it is absurd to charge that the national forest service is endeav- bring to lock up the forests and is opposed to hOmesteading, when it is well known that the forest service and it's chief stand absolutely, Un- questionably and strongly for home making.
 "The value of the creation and pro lection of national forests has been so clearly demonstrated in many of the countries of Europe that it is hard to realize how any candid man can honestly question the desirability of a similar protection for our own great forests. If testimony upon this subject from abroad is needed, l feel confident that the distinguished gen tlemen from France and Germany who have honored this congress with their presence can furnish conclusive proof of the immense advantage to their nations of the policy of national forest protection and control.
 Tn conclusion, 1 feel confident that the vast majority of the men of the west who have been so fortunate as to know Mir. Clifford Pinchot, the chief forester, realize that in him we have q high minded public servant of the best possible type, a man whose pub lie spirit, splendid working ability, absolute honesty and great efficiency is well known throughout the nation. Indeed. l look upon MT. Clifford Pin chot as the Chevalier Bayard of this
Arizona republican., 1908-10-05

1 tour of the reclamation projects they will probably visit us later
 The following is a copy of paper prepared by Dwight E. Heard of Phoenix in reply to Judge Beaman's attack upon the forestry service. but was not delivered, MT. Heard yielding his time to President GOudy of the last irrigation congress, who defended the service.
 MT. President. Ladies and Gentle men: "Out in Arizona after many years experience with the value of forest reserves. now more properly called the national forests, we have become thoroughly convinced of the great value of these forests under the efficient administration of the forestry service, not only to the set tiers in and near the forests, but to the stockman who grazes his herds within them. and the water user in the irrigated valleys below, whose water supply is perpetuated and safe guarded by the protection and con scrvation Of these forests In my judgment. there is no more important question before the American people today than the conservation of our great national resources, among which the forests are perhaps the most inn portant
 "I regret exceedingly the stand point from which the eminent gentle man from Colorado, Judge Beaman, treats this important subject. Ridi- culc and personal abuse are but in different arguments, and while anus ing computations upon prairie dog mortality may prove diverting. they seem trivial in comparison with the vital and important principles in vOlved in the proper protection of our forests as a great national asset and heritage.
 The throwing of sand in the air may be an amusing practice, but l do not think that the efforts of the gentleman from. Colorado in this di