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Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28
FRENCH PRESS GIVES
REPORT FULL CREDENCE
Temps Contains Long Article Dis
CuSsing AdviSdbility of Arrange
ment--DemdndS That Army
be Re-OrQdniZed- Prefers
England to Germany.

Paris, May 2S-The speeches ex-
changed in London between President
Fallieries and King Edward have at
tracted much attention in the French
press. The Paris Temps says that 1t
considers the time to be ripe for the
substitution of an Anglo alli-
ance instead of the present entente;
provided that the British army be
radically reorganized in order to rem
der it capable of energetic action on
the continent. Otherwise, the paper
says, the benefits of the alliance
would be one-sded and in favor of
England and consequently inadvisa-
BILE.
The Temps recognizes that the cor
dial relations between France and
Great Britain, as manifested yester-
day, probably would, in the event Of
a crisis, breed identity of interests,
but it considers it dangerous to rely
upon moral understandings.
Prefers England 10 Germany.
Forced to choose between Ger
many and Great Britain" the Temps
says, France chooses Great Britain.
We can with dignity live oD correct
terms with Germany, but the past
forbids us going further. As for the
future, Germany only wants what we
cannot grant, namely, the admission
of German funds to the Paris bourse.
On the other hand, the greatest OBJ
lection to a British alliance has dis
appeared with the reconciliation of
our ally, Russia, with Great Britain
From he English standpoint this al
lance is desirable England, through
out its history, always has felt the ne
cessity of a commercial alliance and
continental support. The French army
would be of inestimable value to Great
Britain in the event OF war, but would
British support be equally advantag-
eous to us?"
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28
BURNS WILL FIGHT
AUSTRALIAN FIRST
$4,000 Put Up to Cinch the Match
Tommy says jackson Must
Wat His Turn.

Sidney May 2S.--The syndicate
which is arranging for the visit of
Tommy Burns, the heavy weight
pugilist, has deposited $4,000 to bind
a match between Burns and Lang
the Australian boxer. The fight will
occur at Sydney in August
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28
Others must Wait,

London, May 2S.-Being asked to-
day whether his Australian visit
would interfere with the negotiations
for a fight with Jack Johnson, the
colored heavyweight, Burns replied
that Johnson would have to wait until
his Australian engagements were con-
cluded.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28

Washington, May 2S.-The presi-
dent yesterday signed the bill provid-
ing for the reorganization of the milf
tia OF the United states and its arm
ing and equipment at cost Of not 10
exceed 100000.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28
SENT TO PRISON
At AGE OF 70
Woman Convicted of Perjury I'm Druce
Case Must Serve a Year
and a Half.

London, May 2S.-Mrs. Margaret
Hamilton, who as one Of the prin-
cipal witnesses to the alleged iden-
tity of the Duke of Portland and T. C..
Druce, was today sentenced 10 eigh-
teen months penal servitude for per-
jury, her appeal having been disal-
lowed. Mrs. Hamilton iS 70 years
old.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28
ARIZONA DELEGATES
GET BRYAN ORDERS

Tucson, May 2S.-The Democratic
territorial convention which convened
In this city today to name six dele
gates to the Denver convention is eX-
pectod to unan mously endorse Bryan
and instruct the delegates 70 vote for
him
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28
BIG FINE FOR
BANKING CROOK
Portland Man Must Serve Term in
Prison and Pay S576,09i
Besides.

Salem, Ore. May 2S.-Judge Bur-
nett In the circuit court today sem
fenced ]. Thorburn Ross, a Portland
banker, to five years imprisonment
and to pay a fine of $576,094. Ross
recently was convicted Of the wrong
ful conversion of the state school
funds in his capacity as president Of
the Title Guarantee q Trust company.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28
RRoKERs ARE BANKRUpT.

Pittsburg, May 2s.-An involuntary
petition OF bankruptcy was filed late
YESTERDAY in IN, United States court
against George ". Macmullen & co,
stock brokers. The stated liabilities
reach S1,SOO,OOO and the assets about
$3.50, 900 less.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28
TEXAS CONGRESSMAN
CROSSES DIVIDE
Moses l.. Brooks Succumbs After LIN
gering Illness.

San Antonio, Tex, May 2s.-Moses
Lycurgus Brooks, formerly of Beau
mont, died here last night after a
lingering illness. He served in the
legislature from Augustine county,
where he was born, and also had one
term in Congress from the Second
congressional district.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28
LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
REFLECT v. S. STONE

Columbus O.. May 28.-The bal
loting on the officers OF the Interna-
tional Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
gineers began today Grand Chief w
:. Stone was reelected, there being
no opposition 20 him.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28
FL PASO ARRANGtS
A FINE DISPLAY
VIII Send Magnificent Display TO Ir-
rigation COngress-Plans To Open
Headquarters In Albuquerque.

El Paso Texas, May 2S.-(Spccial)
On the recommendation of Chair
man Happer, of the Ell Paso Cham
Der of Commerce, Photographic ex-
hibit of the city and surroundings
costing 500 will be sent to the Ma
tional Irrigation congress, which
meets in Albuquerque September 2S
and will continue in session until Oc-
tober Z.
The exhibit will be 45 feet long
and nine and one-half feet high. one
side of it will be devoted to FL Paso
and the other side to the valley and
the Water Users association. With
the exhibit will be 5000 new souve-
mir postal cards of El Paso for dis
tribution, four albums for inspection.
5000 small dodgers on Eel Paso and
10000 circulars on mining, and a
register where the names of all peo-
pie Interested in this section of the
country may be taken.
A Big Time Ahead.
The Irrigation congress has set
aside a day to be known as "El Paso
Day" an honor to El Paso extended
to no one else. The directors last
night were enthusiastic over the
prospect Of making I'll Paso promi-
nent at the congress. Among the
things which will feature Eel Paso
Day wi. be a steroptcon display in
the evening.
The directors are in favor OF open
ing headquarters in Albuquerque dur
ing the week of the congress. There
viii Oe a band from this city at the
congress and two special cars, one for
the Chamber of Commerce and one
for the Water Users association, Will
be arranged for. There will be re-
duced rates from this city and also
an excursion from Albuquerque to Ell
Paso, together with an excursion to
the Grand Canyon.
The Chamber Of Commerce deems
II lnadVisable to make any fruit eX-
hibit this year.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-05-28
TRAIN ARRIVALS

No. I-745 n. IN.
No 4-S SO p. IN.
No 10. S p. m.
No. SO. 40 p m,
No. Gil as p. m.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Cement Walks

All things considered, where a walk Is to be permanent, put 1t down with cement, The cement walk will last in definitely. True, there are difficulties in laying it, but they can be easily over come. If a cement walk is put down lay it on foundation of at least twelve or eighteen inches of such material as brick bats, cinders or the like, for drainage purposes. If the ground where the walk is to be put is low even more drainage would be better. Pound this material down or else let it stand until well settled before laying the cement, which should be put on in two courses. Let the first course be two or three inches thick and made of we'll mixed concrete composed of one part Portland cement, three parts clear, sharp sand aud five parts broken stone about the s e of walnuts When this course has partly hardened, but while it is still moist, put on finishing layer, omit ting the stone, of one inch thickness. This last course can be dressed of and to let the frost get out of the ground be- fore undertaking to lay 8 cement walk, the fact should be kept in mind that this phase of the work ought to be done before the gardening proper IS begun in the spring.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
New Marlboro Old Home Day

The executive committee of the Old Home Day association met at the post office in Mill River last week and made preliminary arrangements for the annual Old Home Day celebration which will be held ill New Marlboro village next August instead of at Lake Buel as be- fore in connection with the placing of a bronze tablet at some suitable place in the village, to the memory of Elihu Burrett, the learned blacksmith, and of the meeting of the alumni of the Powell Institute together with special exercises and entertainment. This being the fifth celebration, special. effort will be made by the officers and committees to make this the best and most enjoyable gather ing yet held.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
liIley Nindicated

By a vote of 1OS to 104, the House Thursday vindicated Representative George L. Lilley's attack on the Elec- tric Boat Company by striking from the naval appropriation bill the naval com mittee's provision that $3.5O9, ,OOO appro- priated for submarine boats should be spent for vessels of the Holland type. The Connecticut delegation voted solidly in favor of the proposition of Represent ative Underwood of Alabama to strike out the objectionable provision. MT. Lilley's friends claim that the credit for thls result is due to him. He says the government will be saved considerable money as the awards of submarine boat contracts will be open to competition and can be made at the discretion of the
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
JUDGE GRUBER DID
 AS HE ADVERTISED
A FREE MARRIAGE CEREMONY
Made the Proper Selection, Tied the NuptiaI Knot and Then Presented the fee to the Bride.

The matrimonial stagnation which has prevailed in Falls Village for some time has been n source of much worri- ment to Judge James Gruber of that place. He couldn't lead any of the Falls Village fair ones to the altar him. self unless he fell back on the affinity argument and he is too we'll satisfied with his estimable wife for that, there fore he began dropping a matrimonial suggestion here and there among the eligibles in hls territory. It did no good. Then he let it be known that he would tie the first knot free of charge. This also failed to bring the young couples to his front door although, THE NEWS assisted him in extending the offer. It was of no use, the matrimonial bug was dormant, torpid, sluggish and inactive. Then he lived in hopes that spring would inject life into the bug and so it proved.
 Sunday afternoon. about 400 o'clock, n team stopped in front of tho Judges door and two young people ahghted. The Judges long anticipated opportu- nifty had come. They wanted nuptlal knot tied.
 Although it was the Judges first at- tempt, and he was laboring under the excitement incident to an event of this sore, he did a good job. Ho looked over hls spring sample book of nuptial knots and in the Episcopal service found one he believed admirably suited to the oc- casion and used it. And he guarantees it to stay tied too.
 The groom handed him an envelope but, under the terms of the free-splice offer, the Judge declined to accept it and, while uttering a few well chosen words of congratulation and well wishes, placed the envelope ill the hands of the bride. 'F
 The contracting parties? Oh, yes we nearly forgot that. They're secondary, anyhow. The purpose of this story is to show that Judge Gruber has made good, He did not advertise free cere- monies and then jack up the price as soon as he saw the folks coming his way. The bride was Miss Ella Soulex of Canaan and the groom was Alonzo W. Palmer, who resides near Falls Will lage. Good luck to them.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Catholic Marriages

The new marriage law. deecred for Roman Catholic churches throughout the world, but aimed chiefly to coz rect the loose regulations surrounding many marriages in America in recent years. has already become effective. In the main the new law prohibits civi
 marriages for Catholics, and declare
 unions in the church invalid in future if either the bride or bridegroom is not a Catholic. All marriages shall be per formed by a priest. duly authorized and before at least two witnesses. The principals in a marriage must furnish correct information as to their baptism and the ceremony must be performed in the brides own parish or by some one delegated by the priest of that parish.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23

 member of the entering class of the New York conference in 1901, although he has been preaching ill this conference during the past eight years, and has been decidedly successful in each of his pastorates which were as follows: Three years in Bridgeville, N. T., one year in Edenville, N. Y, one year in Wurts- boro, N. Y, and three years in Highland Falls, N. Y. from which place he came to Canaan.
 He has occupied the pulpit of the Ga naan church two Sundays and the mem- bers of his congregation speak of his preaching in most mplimentary terms There is every indication that his career in Canaan as pastor and preacher will be most satisfactory to the members of his church and most creditable to him. self
 Mr. Ridgeway's family consists of himself, wife and little son and they are now arranging their household effects in the cozy parsonage.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
NATURE STUDY IN
 PUBLIC SCHOOLS
AROUsEs LOVE FOR THE COUNTRY
Teachers Should Aim to Develop an Interest in What Appeals to En- thusiasm of the Student.
Special correspondence ofThe News


 The writer was pleased to. notice the brief editorial ill last weeks NEWS on the subject of more practical work in country schools. There is certainly place for much beside the three R's in every rural school. The plea that there is no time for subjects outside the usual ones is not valid. If usual studies fail to arouse an interest in the boy or girl then girls bent, and to develop an interest in whatever appeals to the enthusiasm of the youth. Sometimes nature study, whether 1t be about our common flowers our birds, our quadrupeds, or about butterflies, will do much to arouse a love of study and to develop latent powers of observation. Sometimes work in mechanics, with the simpler tools, will arouse an interest in school work by developing the feeling in the boy that he is making something of value. In other words that he is an actual pro- ducer. The right teacher will so direct the energies of the boy with mechani- cal bent as to lead him to see many me- chanical principles and, to solve many problems ill Arithmetic, while he is con- structing his useful articles. The best educators have learned that these so called "side studies'' are often the very things that develop or interest in the more "humdrum" and dryer studies of the school room, instead of diverting the attention from those which are usually considered the essentials.
 What is needed by country children, as we'll as those of the cities, is higher development of the powers of close ob- servation. What the child sees makes a much more lasting impression than what he hears. This principle has led to the general use of illustrative ma terial and laboratory methods of instruc tion, where illustrative and laboratory material IS more common or more valu- able in the various lines of nature study. look hopefully forward to the time when every teacher in our rural, schools will be fitted to instruct in nature studies. This work is needed, not so much because of its practical value to the great masses who will ever choose to get livelihood from the soil, but in order to arouse love for the country and joyln the things in which life in the country so richly abounds.
 o. s. PHELPS, Chapinville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
RESCUED AT POLE TOP
Shocked by Live Wires, Worker is
 Taken Down and Will Live.


 Taken Down and Will Live. Frank Fay, an employe of the Win sted Electric Light Company, while working among the wires at the top of a pole Tuesday, came into contact with a live wire and was rendered unconscious while both hands were terribly burned He did not fall to the ground, but be- coming rigid, remained in position at the poles top until friends mounted to him on a ladder and carried him down. He was removed to the hospital, where it is expected he will be confined for some time.
 Fay is about 30 years old. That the accident did not have a fatal termina- ton is said to be due to the fact that the voltage at that point was low.-Post.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
.SHARON'S MODEL
 SEWER SYSTEM
DETAILS OF ITS CONSTRUCTION
Company Encountered Many Difficulties and Discouragements Before the Plant was Completed.
Special correspondence Of The News

For many years Sharon had felt the necessity of sewer system. A charter was obtained and an organization eff fected and the charter kept in force but sufficient capital or interest could not be realized until about a year and a half ago when 0. s. Sedgwick, MT. and Mrs. George W. Hertzel, Dr. J. s. Chaffee, I. N. Bartram, E. H. Middlebrook and Willard Baker, subscribed for the amount of capital stock and with loan of 5000, from MT. Sedgwick, the com pany was enabled to proceed with the construction of its sewer system and disposal plant. The plans for the sewers and disposal system were formulated by Thomas H. McKensie of Southington, Conn.,, one of the State Board of Health and engineer of the board and the con- struction was under his oversight. There were the usual difficulties to encounter but under the persistence of the build ing committee Messrs Bartram, Chaffee and Baker and able supervision of l. N. Bartram, the foreman in charge, the work was brought to successful com pletion and Sharon is favored with a fine system for the disposal of its sewage. The plan in few words is this: the sewage after leaving the eight inch trunk sewer flows into septic tank (which is air and water tight here. all the sediment and f1oculent matter is re- tained and separated and finally noth- ing flows thereon but the water which passes through an aerator and weir out onto filter bed composed of layers of sand and gravel where the water is filtered and purified before being allowed to run onto the land. The disposal plant is situated on the north side of the road leading to Sharon Valley. Here which will give ample room for filter beds, etc. for years to come. The rent als for the use of the sewer have been placed at the following prices: For annum. With one bath and closet $5 % additional per annum. Each additional bath or closet beside the first $1.50 ad- ditional per annum. MT. Baker, ProSl- dent of the company, has the applica tions and the rules of the company.
 Sharon is to be congratulated upon having such good sewer system thus adding to the healthfulness of the viii lage as summer resort.
 Many of the residents have already connected their buildings with the sewer and more expect to do so this will season. It is hoped that the day is not far distant when the cesspool be a rarity in Sharon. Sharonite.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
REV. R|DGEWAY HAS
 ASSUMED PASTORATE
OF CANAAN METHODIST CHURCH
Has Preached in New York Conference for Eight Years-Canaan is his Fifth Charge.

THE NEWS takes pleasure this week ln presenting the above picture of Rev. w. E. Ridgeway, the recently appointed pastor of the Canaan Methodist church.
 MT. Ridgeway was born in Towanda, Bradford County, Pa., in which place hls boyhood was spent. He was gradu- ated from the Towanda high school and later from the Susquehanna Collegiate Institute and Syracuse University. At the latter institution he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa honors. He was a
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
THE AUTO RUNS AGAIN
Man Took Rubbish from Ashley Falls
 Accident and Made Automobile.

Man Took Rubbish from Ashley Falls
 Accident and Made Automobile.
 Working mornings from o'clock un- til 8. and during the long winter even- ings, Arthur Decker of Great Barring ton has transformed the shapeless mass Of rubbish to which 0. J. Roots Stanley steamer was reduced in the memorable accident in which he and three others lost their lives at Ashley Falls last fall, into a neat and very speedy machine seen on the streets for the first time Thursday.
 It is better machine to-day, he be- lieves, than when it crashed into the uorthbound express on that fatal Sun- day afternoon.
 Shortly after the accident, MT. Decker bought the remains of the machine for S25. They consisted in two wheels in-- tact, the boiler, engine and few other minor parts, but practically all of the. wood work was reduced to kindling and most of the metal was bent into a shape less mass.
 Taking it to his cellar, he sorted out the valuable materials and bought new parts for those destroyed. He was for tunate ill securing an upholstered body very cheap. About $175 spent for new parts was sufficient to restore the ma chine to it's original form and efficiency, the total cost, not including his own labor, of course, being only little more than $200.-Berkshire Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
WHITE DEER IS PUGNAClOUS
Has Attacked Several Cows-PIans
 for His Capture

The Canaan white deer which has gained so much nortoriety, has become pugnacious and Dr. H. l.. Ross of Canaan, county game warden, will pro- bably make an effort to capture the animal before he does some serious dam age. Of late he has been attacking cows on the Foot and Bruey farms and several of them carry the marks m ad by his horns. What disposition will be made of his deership if he is captured, is not known. pr. Ross believes in the old adage about catching the rabbit be- fore skinning him.
 Some exceptionally fue enlarged pho tographs of this animal were made by Rev. H. K. Job of Kent, and are on sale at the stationery store of The Canaan Printing Go.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Against Free Wood Pulp

Connecticut paper manufacturers are protesting against the proposition to place wood pulp and white paper on the free list under the Dingley law. They do not think it fair to select ono product and remove the duties from it at this time. Arthur D. Coffin of Windsor Locks, president of the Connecticut River Company, who is here, has been talking along this line with members of Congress. The Connecticut paper men have been informed that there is little danger of free wood pulp and white paper at this time.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Trout Stealing Chickens

Trout are so plentiful in the Black berry river, according to a story cred ited to J. H. Thompson of West Nor folk, that they are stealing his chickens. A half-grown chick was drawn under water few days ago by large trout Winsted Citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Splitting Bee

Several Sheffield folks are thinkine of having wood splitting bees. The first to take place is at Town Clerk Henry Clark's. Some ten young men have been enlisted and MT. Clark will give a prize to the one who splits quarter of 8 cord the quickest.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Taxable Stocks

The tax commissioners office has mailed to the treasurers of the towns and cities of the state list of the stocks liable to taxation and the names of the holders in each town. A table has already been sent out by the state treasurer fixing the taxing value of the stocks.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
After Weston's Record

Arsene Beaud1n, of Adams, Mass, who arrived in Portland, Me-, Saturday, started Saturday night at midnight to walk to Chicago, with the intention of lowering the record made by Edward Payson Weston, the veteran pedestrian, lt st fall.
Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23
Another Ashley Falls Contract

The Ashley Falls Marble Company has just obtained the contract to fur nish stone to be used in the construction of a fine Baronial residence for Dr. Paterno a prosperous New York phy- sician. The contract calls for the con- pletion of the work by August 1.