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Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-16
NOTICE

To the Creditors Of Roberts g.
Smith:
Notice is hereby given that all
persons having claims against the
late firm of Roberts & Smith must
file them with the undersigned
trustee. duly proved, before the
first day of April, 1905. as business
OF said firm viii be finally wound up
at that time.
W. 70 POSTLETUWAITG.
3-12-2O.27 Trustee
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-16
STILL AT LARGE.

The Italian who bit off William
Miller's lip has not been apprehend-
ed, although close watch was kept
for him yesterday. He has probably
departed for Sunny Italy, which will
be much healthier cline for him
than this. ,1MN
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-16

you viii. Go now and cure your
self, and afterwards please tell other
people of the peculiar and prompt
way Diapepsin has OF digesting food
and giving relief to weakened Stom-
achu
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HELP WANTED-Reliable, active
and ambitious young man to act
as District Agent for one of the
oldest and largest Life Insurance
Companies. Splendid opportuni-
ty for good man. Address MAN
ager," p. o. Box 75S, Roanoke,
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TO HONOR SAINT PATRICK.

New York, March 16.-Final
preparations have been completed by
the United Irish-American. Societies
for an elaborate celebration of ST.
Patrick's day tomorrow. Irishmen
generally will observe a holiday and
there will DO numerous parades,
banquets and meetings.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-16
NOTICE TO UNION CLERKS

Clerks Union will meet Wednes-
day night, March 18th instead of
Tuesday night, in hall on third
floor of Leader office building. A
full attendance is desired.
3-14-3t ]. T. HALL.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-03-16

BOARD AND LODGING in private
family; desirable rooms for three
or four people. 20 Fairfax street.
3-16-3t
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
FIRE NEAR TWIN LAKES
Forty Acres of Woodland Burned

Forty Acres of Woodland Burned
 Strenuous Efforts to Prevent Spread
 Thefire in the woodland, near Twin Lakes which the newspaper reports have stated destroyed about 500 acres of woodland, in reality burned over about 10 acres. It started on Tuesday of last back spring and is supposed to have been the result of dropping a lighted match or emptying a pipe in the dry grass and leaves. It burned over the southeast portion of the hill, which was fortunately the least valuable portion of the land in that vicinity and not thickly studded with timber. A successful effort was made to confine the fire to this tract Ill order to prevent the des- truction of valuable wood and at times the most strenuous work was necessary Fifteen men worked all of Thursday night with shovels, hoes and rakes, dig ging trenches to stop the spread of the flames. Although the fire is not yet ex- tinguIshed, it is under perfect control, It is believed it will burn until it is ex- tinguished by rain. While exploring the burned area on Sunday, Judge RorabacS and s. A. Eddy discovered that many of the roots of the trees were burning under ground, resembling burning fuse. Were it not for the danger which threatened the surround ing country, the flames, as they mounted to the topmost branches of the trees, would have made an imposing and spectacular sight. The larger portion of the land on which the fire burned is owned by Judge Rorabaok and Thomas O'Hara
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

H rTprnan and Scott famed and B Shook made fine running catch ot P. Stanton's foul fly.
 In the eighth Little hit safe over second. Schmid flew to Dodge. B.. Shook hit to right for two bases, scoring Little. Kirby hit to Heffernan, out first Canaan. Joyce hit to Kirby, safe first on B. Shocks huff of the throw. I'm hoff safe first on Brewers miss of third strike. Brewer safe first on B. Shook S error. Dodge hit safe, scoring Joyce. Dempsey hit to right, safe first, Brewer out second. F. Stanton famed.
 In the ninth Heffernan struck out the three Sheffield batters. Canaan came to bat for the last time with the score five to four against them. Heffernan struck out. Then up came Scott and banged
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
GREAT HARRINGTON FAIR
Opens Tuesday of Next Week, Septem-
 ber 2eth-The Programme.

Opens Tuesday of Next Week, Septem-
 Der 2eth-The Programme.
 The Great Harrington fair begins this year on Sept. go, and ends on Oct. 2.
 Here are the special events that are scheduled for each day:
 Tuesday, Sept. 29-Judging and ex- hibiting of domestic articles in the hall; base ball games for championship of Berkshire county; 2:13 pace and 2h1 trot, purse $400; local horse trot, purse sl00; running races and other special at. fractions.
 Wednesday, Sept. S0-Great cattle day; judging and exhibition of thor oughbred cattle, sheep and swine; 2:22 trot. purse $500; 2:so pace and 2:27 trot, purse $500; special platform attractions.
 Thursday, Oct. 1-Judging and exhib- ition of thoroughbred horses of all kinds driving and other classes; 2:22 pace and 2:20 trot purse $500; 2:l6 pace and 2:14 trot, purse $4oo; running races
 Friday. Oct 2-Speaking in front of grand stand (name of speaker will be announced later); free-for.all trot and and 2:10 pace. purse $500; 2:l9 pace and 2:17 trot, purse $4oo; 2:25 pace and 2:23 trot, purse $500
 Secretary F. J. Fuller has succeeded in getting highly recommended Jap anese troup of performers, company of trained bears and other performers for the platform, and Francis and Fran cisco to antuse both old and young, On the first day the music will be furnished by the Housatonic Military Band. Colts famous band, of Hartford, will make melody for the other three days
 The poultry exhibit will probably be the largest ever shown. 1t will will be displayed in the new poultry house. The fowls will be shown in brand new steel cages arranged with special reference to the convenience of spectators. .....
 Although definite arrangements have not yet been made. it is probable that the ball game scheduled for Tuesday af- ternoon at two o'clock will be between Pittsfeld and North Adams.
 Secretary Fuller has not yet secured speaker, but some men of prominence will be secured.
 The trotting entries closed Tuesday of last week. The 2:l3 pace for Tuesday, is remarkably we'll filled, while the 2:22 trot and 2:30 class races of that day have a number of good horses entered. The 2:22 and 2:16 races for Thursday are also we'll filled, while the free -for-all and 2:25 of Friday will show some big talent. Tn addition there will be local trotting and running races on Tuesday and Thursday.
 Excursion rates will prevail on the New Haven r oad all four day ,and special excursion trains will be run on Thursday and Friday on tho New Haven and Cen t,a, New England roads
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

inning it appeared as if they would succeed In that inning. after Heffer- nan struck out the three Sheffield batters who faced him the Canaan team made its final effort to win. Heffernan famed and was followed by Scott who had whacked the air during his previous times at bat, A hit was due from him and Canaan needed it then. It came. Away toward the right field fence scared the ball for three bases and the Canaan fans had Bedlam looking like 8 tin whistle in boiler factory. Perk Stanton's bunt scored him. Imhoff flew to Schmid. Joyce landed on the ball for base and Stanton went to third If ever hit was needed it was now. And it needn't be big one. A little one would do. Brewer had it. The report of the game by innings tells about it.
 In the first inning neither team scored although Sheffield had two men on bases. Two Canaan batters famed and the other was thrown out first.
 Sheffield made two i'll the second. Gibson famed. Brewer hit toward the twenty five rail birds for 8 base, ditto Peck. Andrews hit to Joyce, out first. Little was,>safe first on an easy fly which was not fielded, Joyce and Heffer- nan each thinking the other was trying to get it. Brewer scored on the hit as did Peck on passed ball, advancing Little to third. Schmid walked. B. Shook was hit by the ball. E. Shook flew to Brewer. Canaan. F. Stanton and Joyce hit for base apiece. Imhotf famed. Brewer hit to right, scoring P. Stanton, Brewer getting second. Dodge hit by pitcher. Dempsey hit to right for base scoring Joyce, Brewer going to third and Dodge to second. F. Stan ton hit to E. Shook, out first.
 In the third Peck hit safe, Gibson walked Brewer hit toward the 25 rail birds, scoring Kirby, Gibson put out at third Peck and Andrews famed. Ga naan drew blank.
 Sheffield failed to tally Ill the fourth. For Canaan, with two men out, Heffer- nan hit to left, scoring Dodge.
 Neither team scored in the fifth or sixth.
 In the seventh Gibson and Brewer reached first on short hits, Peck famed. Gibson scoring on hit by Andrews, Andrews put out on third. For Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
THE DROUTH AT LIME ROCK
B.-R. Go. Forced to Bank Furnace Fires
 And to Use Reserve Supply Water.


 Lime Rock is m the throes of drouth the like of which 1t has never before ex- periedced. On Sunday the water be- came so low in the Salmon Fell Kill that it became necessary to bank the fires in the Barnum. Richardson Com pany's furnace. Fortunately the con- pany own two storage reservoirs on Mount Riga, about six miles distant, and the gates of one of these reservoirs was opened at six o'clock Sunday even ing At 7:30 Monday morning water reached Lime Rock, the furnace fires were revived and business is going for ward as usual. The company profted considerably last week by the fact that the Holley Manufacturing Company of Lakeville opened their dam and allowed considerable water to flow into the stream. It was demonstrated that it requires exactly the same length of time for the water to flow from Lakeyille to Lime Rock as from Mt. Riga to Lime Rock, The effect of the drouth on the operations of the Barnum- Richardson Company is shown by the fact that the normal production of the works is about 125 tons per week whereas last weeks production was only 5 tons. The low water ill the Blackberry rlver is also interfering with the company's oper- ations at their East Canaan furnace. Old residents of the village say that the water ill that stream was never So low as at the present time. It is stated, however, that the cutting of the timber along its course has had considerable to do in recent years with low water In the summer. It is the company's in tention to "blow out'' at this furnace and resume operations by steam power.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

the right of the one, the iniquity of the other This ill part is what he said:
 Rebates? Once upon time a man named Havemeyer said Protection is the Mother of Trusts, He was wrong Rebate is the mother of Trusts. Protec- tion may be their nurse-may rock their cradle and warm their milk-but their mother is Rebate.
 "The extent" continued Judge Gay nor, ito which railway corporations have violated their duty and the law of their being, by carrying the freight of some at a lower rate than is exacted of their rivals, enabling the favored ones to undersell and ruin said rivals and es- tabllsh a monopoly in themselves, forms the most criminal chapter in our history. The railways are the public highways. vice of all on equal terms. The princi- pie which underlies a railroad is the principle of the old toll road. Suppose some toll gate of the olden time lad charged some particular farmer five cents, and every other farmer ten. What would have happened? The ten cent farmer would have torn that toll gate down. And yet what is the differ ence between the five and ten cent toll gate, and railroad that carries one mans oil for one dollar and charges every other oil man two dollars? As say, this freight favoritism IS the mother of Trusts. Standard Oil, that first and greatest Trust, was created and is main tained by it.
 "Our railway companies" Judge Gay nor went on, "are not private corpora tions, conducting a private business, and free to do as they please. They are created by government, and given n to build and operate road for public use. The government lends the n it's great right of eminent domain. Our iron roads arc as much public highways as are our dirt roads. Before the com ing of railroads, government owned and maintained it's highways. It let the railways in their ownership pass into private hands. None the less they are public roads.
 "The prime yet simple object of government is to secure distributive justice for all. Prosperity is possible only when, to the highest production of the useful, you add the just distribution of the product among those who con- tributed to its production. The rail roads, acting through rebates, have limited this in some instances, prevented it Tn others. To limit it, or prevent it, is not alone to defeat the purpose of government and destroy that justice which was the reason of it's birth, but it is to pry at governments very founda- tions with final certainty of it's over throw The genius of Cromwell put this in a sentence, and the Protectors blunt wisdom is as vital to-day ss in the hour he uttered it. Said he, If there be any one who makes many poor to make few rich, that suits not a commonwealth.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
SALISBURY-LAKEVILLE

For the second time this season the Salisbury and Lakeville teams played an exciting game of ball, Saturday. the con- test lasting 13 innings, and for the second time the Salisbury team and manage ment claim they were beaten by an um- pire. Salisbury has protested the game. The protest filed with Secretary H. D.
 Reed by manager L. 0. Flood team con- tans the following statements: Um- pire Coyne proved fair until the eighth inning when he called Salisbury battsrs out on wide and low balls. In the latter half of the 18th inning he let Q Lakeville man walk, who had been struck out, the player stealing second. With two out, Burpee pitched low ball
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
MIR, AND MRS, zAHN
 USE REVOLVERS
MAN SHOT ONCE BY EACH
Mir. and Mrs. zahn of Kent Under Ar- rest for Attempt to Kill David Tenn pIeton Whose Brothers Prevent Fatality.

MT. and Mrs. Frank Zahn, of Kent, are under arrest and held in bail of 5000 each. for shooting David Templeton. of Kent, Sunday evening. A crowd had congregated in front of Zahn's drug store. Mrs. Zahn in crossing the street cautioned another woman to beware of the crowd lest they throw stones The woman, a Mrs. Slocum remarked that she was not afraid whereupon the crowd laughed. This irritated Mrs. Zahn who whipped out revolver and shot at ran down toward the men. The shot went wild and the men rushed forward to take thepistol from her. She had the weapon pointed at David Templeton' head when his brother Thomas grasped Mrs. Zahn's arm, defecting the course of the bullet so that it entered David's left hip and emerging about six inches down his leg. Mrs. Zahn screamed to her husband who rushed out of the store. revolver in hand and pointing it st David Templeton, was about to fire when Templeton's brother Thomas grabbed Zahn and the bullet entered David's right hip. Both Mir. and Mrs. Zahn were soon unarmed and placed under arrest as stated.
 The shooting is the outcome of differ ences which have existed between Zahn and the Templetons for nearly year, the latter having committed depreda- tions on Zahn's property.
 Zahn retaliated by causing the arrest of David Templeton on charge of sell ling liquor illegally. Templeton was convicted the case being appealed and is now pending III Superior Court.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
Still Ploughing.

Kasson P. Stanard, of Sheffield, Mass. was ploughing 25 years ago, when an insurance agent from Pittsfeld induced him to take out an endowment policy on his life for $1 ,O00, The policy matured a few days ago and the same insurance agent found MT. Stanard still ploughing when he rendered him check for the amount of the policv.-Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
Plant is Closed.

The business depression closed the plant of the Berkshire White Cement Co. at Clayton, Mass. About 1000 bar r1ls of the finished product are in the bins, awaiting orders. It is the com- pany's intention to resume operations as soou as the demand revives.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

resides on the Emmons 12-acre farm, ad- joining and here he raises many chickens for market and exhibition and also has 8 large colony of bees from which much honey is sold. Each year he is also en- gagged in the manufacture of maple syrup. the Stevens product being famous for miles around.
 For one year MT Stevens was the col lector of town taxes ill North Canaan and made good record. He is also an enthusiastic granger and is Past Mas ter of the East Canaan grange.
 When s. A. Eddy was supervisor of the Connecticut census, MT. Stevens was one of his most valued assistants. ..#
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

Saturday was an eyentful day in the Housatonic Valley League. Canaan won a sensational victory over Sheffield in the ninth inning, the Sharon team defeated Lime Rock Falls Village thus dimming the Iattor's pennant chances. At Lakeville the home team and Sails bury fought for 13 innings, the game being protested by Salisbury.
 With thelr eyes firmly fixed on third place. the Sheffield players came to town Saturday and made desperate effort to win. Until the latter half of the ninth
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

the ball so far out into right field that the rail birds (25 in number) began to scatter lest the ball hit them. When Peck returned the sphere to the diamond
 Scott was on third base. F. Stanton then bunted and Scott started for the home plate like all express train. Schrnid and Brewer made a brave at- tempt to head him off but the feet footed catcher was safe and with 8 twenty fifth part of @ second to spare. No other man on the team could have covered the distance ahead of the ball. Stanton was safe first and with the score a tie Joyce made his little hit, reaching first safely and sending P. Stanton to second. F. Stanton went to third on wild pitch Imhoff flew to Scbmid Then came to the plate, one Brewer, stick in hand while staid and dignified citizens of Canaan executed what appeared to be an Indian war dance along the side lines and emitted whoops they had not used before since they were boys. Pitcher Sclmid made careful preparation to send one his most elusive twisters to the man with the stick. It happened to be just the sort of tw ist Brewer likes and, moreover, it happened to be where he wanted it, therefore it was soon sailing out into left field and Percy Stanton had crossed the home plate with the winning run and Joyce was right behind him with another that wasn't needed.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
CHOSE AGRICULTURE
 AS HIS VOCATION
JARVIS STEVENS, CANAAN VALLEY
Was Town Tax Collector One Year Raises Chickens and Bees and Makes That Famous Canaan Valley Maple Syrup.

Jarvis c Stevens was born i'll Canaan wiley in 1872 on the Stevens homestead. lis education was obtained in the com L.un schools of the town and at Sedg- wick Institute in Great Burlington, Mass.
 After the completion of his studies he returned to the farm and continued with the work for which he had formed a liking in early life.
 Four years ago he was married to Miss Edith Lawrence, of East Canaan. They have two children.
 While he spends the larger portion of his time assisting on the home farm, he
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
SHEFFIELD

Three basa hit-Scott. Two base hi F. Brewer 3, B. Brewer, E. Shook Base on balls-Off P. Stanton B. Struck out-By P. Stanton 6, by Heffernan' 1, by Schmid 12. Passed balls Scott, Brewer. Wild pitch-Schmid. Hit by pitcher-Dodge, F. Brewer, B. Shook. Umpires-Rheades, Broderick.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
DEFEATED SHEFFIELD IN NINTH
Sharon Dimmed Hyphen's Pennant Chances Salisbury and lakeville Played Thirteen Inning and Sails bury Protested the Game.
The Standing

Games This Week Saturday Lime Rock vs Canaan at Lime Rock Salisbury vs Sheffield at Salisbury. Sharon vs Lakeville at Sharon.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

Games Next Week Saturday. Canaan ys Salisbury at Canaan. Lakeville vs Lime Rock at Lakeville
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-24
PROCTOR.

The marriage engagement Is announced
OF Miss Minnie +. O'Rourke OF this VII
lage to Matthew Mclaughlin Of Rutland
Miss Lizzie Kelly of Lynn, Mass is
the guest OF relatives in town.-A. g.
Dodge has returned from a business trip
to Boston.-Mrs. T. II. Proctor and
daughter, Emily. have gone to BOSTON,
A delightful p!anola recital was given Oh
Tuesday afternoon at the homo of MIR
and Mrs. f. T.. Churchill. Vocal selec-
tons were given by Albert G. circuit,
tenor, and c. Alfred Wagner gave the
pianola selections. About 50 were pres
ent.-Mrs Anna Peterson and daughter
have returned to their home IN St AL
bans after visiting IN town some time
Mr. md Mrs. Henry St!lson have gone to
North Ferrishurgh where they Will spend
their vacation.--Joseph Emo OF Leomin-
ter Mass, IL visiting relatives In town. 49,
Charles Randall Of Knoxville, Tenn, has
returned 70 hs work after Il weeks va
cation with his parents. He was accom-
panied as far as Buffalo by his father. -
Miss Albertne Westborg Of Schenectady.
N Y, Is the guest Of relatives in town.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-09-24
tO7 new STUDENTS
Opening Of Another Year at the
University of Vermont.
The Love OF Dthicuity the Theme NJ
President Buck hnn,'s Address at
the First Chapel Service
The EnrOlIme Mt.

The one hundre1 and eighth year Of the
University of Vermont began yesterday
morning. Chapel exercises were con-
Quoted by President Buckhan. A large
number OF townspeoplc. the faculty. and
the entire college body completely filled
the chapel. to hear the address OF well
come delivered by the president.
The president in hs opening remarks
expressed his satisfaction in welcoming
Sc large an entering class. a pleasant sur
Prise, he said an he was prepared to OK
poet some falling or on account OF our
increased requirements for admission. 1t
mas become necessary in order to MAIN
tain our rank along New England col-
leges to conform to tho entrance requires
ments for admission to the colleges OF
higher grade. The only way In which
the smaller colleges can keep their self
respect and the respect OF the college
community Is to maintain grade Of
scholarship such that one who bears our
degree Will consider himself and be con
sldercl by the college world az the peer
OF graduates of our institutions Of the
first rank We were sure that our YER
mont schools and our Vermont youth
would in the end favor the higher stand
ards. but II IS gratifying that they have
which make for better scholarship and
higher standing IN the collegiate world.
Tho subject If President Buckham's
customary opening address was The
Love of Difficulty"