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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31
BLIZZARD IN MICHIGAN
Heavy Snowfall Accompanies
Untimely Storm.

Calumet, Mich. May 3O--Lake Su-
perior and the surrounding country are
in the grip of fierce blizzard tonight.
with high northeast winds and a heavy
snow All boats are seeking ports of
refuge from the gale. A heavy sea is
running along the southern coast No
boats are reported within reach of the
wireless Wire ana train service are
practically demoralized-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31
KILLS HIS BABY BROTHER
Six Year Old Boy Pours Car
bolic Acid Down Infants Throat.

Bridgeport Conn. May SECURING the
absence of his mother late to-day. Harry
Silvikas, six years old, forced the con-
tents of an ounce bottle of carbolic acid
down the throat of his ten months old
baby brother, who died within an hour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31
MR.. AND MRS. RUMsEY ISOLATED
Storm on October Mountain Blows
Down Telephone Wire.
[By Telegraph to The Tribune

IlenoX. Mass, Nay 30-Mr and Mrs
Charles Cary Rumsey are isolated on DC
tober Mountain. where they are spending
their honeymoon. The telephone wire was
blown down this afternoon in an electrical
storm. and it was impossible tonight 10
reach even the lower outskirts of October
Mountain by telephone
The mountain roads are badly washed
away by the heavy rains which fell all
the afternoon,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31

Flying Machine may give good view of
Hudson River. but Day Line is better
Adyt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31

Washington. May 3O-Severe fighting
between the troops of President Madriz
and those of Estrada occurred early this
morning near Biuefields. according TO a
message from United States Consul Moi
fat there. Two hundred prisoners were
taken by the Estrada troops.
Consul Moffat's dispatch was sent
from Bluefields at 6 a. m. 1t said that
the government troops which for several
weeks have been before Bluefields. to the
westward, again began their attacking
operations early to-day
: The forces attacking the city were
under General Lara. who. Mr.. Moffat
said. in the last few days had repeatedly
attacked the revolutionary forces of
General Estrada. but had been repulsed
each time The government troops In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31

uendrick Hudson l6os-Robt Fulton I 80
o.is,, C.t,rtiss 1910 1.-The Day Line every " kday-
-Adyt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31
ESTRADA AGAIN VICTOR
Madriz's Forces RepuIsed and
200 Prisoners Taken.
MANY KILLED IN ASSAULT
Custom House Removed to Blue
fields-American Gunboat
Clears for Action.

Bluefields, Nicaragua, May 3O-Gen-
eral Lara, commander of the Madriz
forces, again attacked General Estrada's
positions yesterday. About 3 o'clock in
the morning he began an assault on Es-
trada's left flank with five hundred men.
but after hard fighting, in which many
We're killed and wounded, the Madriz
troops were forced to retire. Estrada's
losses We're light.
About the same time an assault was
begun on the extreme south flank, but
this too. failed, there, being further
heavy losses tos Lara's men. Estrada
succeeded in capturing a large number
of prisoners who report that General
Lara is CONVINCED that it will be impos-
sible to take the intrenchments of the
PROFESSIONALS. .
The port of Bluefields has been Off
cially changed by the provisional gov
eminent from the bluff to a point three
miles up the Escondido River. and the
custom house has been officially re-
moved to the city of Bluefields. The
representative of Madriz, however, who
now hold the bluff. claim the right to
stop all vessels going in and out of the
harbor for the purpose of collecting
duties This has complicated the situa-
ton, and it is understood that a ruling
of the State Department of the Ameri-
can government, regarding to whom du
ties shall be paid, is awaited.
The Madriz steamer Venus has not
been permitted to bonn bard the trenches
back of .Bluefields. This would have
made firing over the city necessary, and
following the order to prevent such ac-
ton by the commander of the United
States ship Pudacah, the American gun
boat prepared for action. although the
necessity for this did not arise.
A force of United States marines is
expected to arrive here soon, and as
the situation is critical their presence
is greatly needed There are rumo-s
current that the Bluff was lost to Es-
trada through treachery, and the taking
of this strong position by the Madriz
forces has materially lessened Estrada's
chances of success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-31

Landmarks of history on famed Hudson
best seen from decks OF Day Line steamers.
-AdVt.
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Continued on fourth page

OEWEY's OLD BURGUNDY.
= great blood maker.
80, 's~ey G. Sons Co, l3S Fulton ST, M
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Continued on fourth page.
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When Gould learned that he imms-
diately asked the police TO tell his grand
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
A MATTER OF REGRET

That interest ill the new library build ing proposition is not on the wane is evidenced by the communications on the first page of this issue. r..
 Whether those in favor of the measure proposed, that is the exchange of the present library building and $2,000 cash for the former office of the New England Lime Co., on West Main street, have no arguments in favor of their side of the question, or whether they intend to keep their ammunition until the ad- journed meeting is held next Saturday night, we do not know. ...
 THE NEWS would be as glad to present their side of the case to it's readers as it is to give space to the opponents of the plan.
 A proposition of this nature, concern ing all the people of the town, should receive as much publicity as possible Bosh sides should take the opportunity to present their arguments, not only at the meeting, but before it, that it may be discussed in all it's bearings and de- rcided on it's merits. Every question has two sides, and fair and open discussion generally leads to satisfactory settle ment.
 THE NEWS decided at the outset to take neither side of the question, pre- ferring, as it is a matter concerning all 4he people, to let all the people settle it, but we acknowledge that it has been a has been all on one side, as we would also have liked to give the opinions and arguments of those in favor of the change As it is now, all we can do is Ao await the result of Saturday night s meeting.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28

cuse was, he accepted an invitation to take "sleigh-ride" with Dr. Ross (which he auto have declined) and they didn't get back i'll time. We endeav- ored to give him a little of the same kind of cross examination that he has been dealing out for several years in his interviews with those who were not anxious to tell him their business, and succeeded in extracting the information that he was working in Hartford, and, for the sake of convenience, was living in New Haven. Many of THE NEWS readers will remember when John was local editor here, and how, among his other troubles, be had to hold his pen with both hands to keep from writing poetry.
 New Books in Library
 The following new books have been added to the Douglas Library, April, 1910: Essays on Modern Novelists, w. |. L. Phelps; Marius, the Epicurean, Walter Pater: Child Life, Whittier; Aeneid of Virgil (Translation), Williams; Lincoln, the Leader, R. W. Glider; John Keats, Hancock; Bench and Bar of Litchfield County, Kilbourne; Autobiography of Henry M. Stanley; Emerson's Journals, 3 vols; Seven English Cities, Howells; Psychology and the Teacher, Munster berg; Getting Acquainted With the Trees, McFarland; Three Acres and Liberty, Hall Bolton; Fishing Kits and Equipment, s. C. Camp; A Revolution ary Maid, Blanchard; John Halifax, Mrs. Craik; Romance of a Mummy, Gautier; Last of the Barons, Bulwer. Juvenile-Douhle Play, Barbour; Cap tain Chub, Barbour; Wigwam Evenings, Eastman; Boy Pioneer. Beard; Wonder ful Adventures of Nils, Selma Sagerlof; Hope Benham, Nora Perry; What Katy Did at School, Susan Coolidge; Stories to Tell to Children, Sara O. Bryant; Blue Fairy Book, A. Lang; Frecklss, Stratton- Porter; On the Old Kearsarge, 0. T. Brady; Sara Crewe, Burnett; Gypsy Breynton, E. Stuart Phelps; Heids, Spyri; Little Gardens for Boys and Girls, M. M. Higgins.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28

in medical journal says that everyone should go barefooted as much as possible and that in the months of May, June, July, August and September all chil- dren under eighteen years of age should go unshod. The writer has given an exhaustive treatment of the subject under the caption of "The Advantages of Going Barefooted," from which we quote a paragraph:
 "For some unexplainable reason par. ents, or at least the great majority of them, seem to be of the opinion that for their children to run barefoOted Is inn molest or someth ng of the sort. The healthies3 nations are those where the people never go shod and If more people here in this country would let their feet come into contact with mother earth more often there would be grand re- duction in the country's sick list. Those persons whose occupations are such that going barefooted is out of the question have our sympathy, but those persons, especially women and children, who re- main at home the greater part of the time should throw their shoes away for five months of the year and they would be the gathers thereby. We have only to turn to history to substantiate this claim"
 In spite of the appeal to our senses and our memories of youth in the above we are afraid. we cannot get up the courage to leave off our silken hose and new tan Oxfords, But we shall watch the papers carefully for communication from some other equally celebrated authority controverting this advice and warning us of the dangers to be incurred from going unshod, and the probability of such exposure of the pedal extremities leading to every disease known to the medical fraternity, from milkmaid's knee to Asiatic cholera.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
WOMAN WITH THE CENSUS
 TONGUE.

". Where are you going, my pretty
 maid?" @@f F. m taking the census, sir, she said. -' Will you take mine, my pretty maid?' That's what I'm here for, sir, " she said. ~'Your name is on my little book, And now you'll have your census took. Look pleasant: pay attention, please, And answer questions, such as these: How old are you? and what 8 your name! Aud tell me whence your parents came? Where were you born? and what's your
 sex?
 s1Excuse me if these questions vex- N have to ask them all, you see; So if they sting you, don't blame mel Are you a negro? Are you white? Are you fool? or are you bright? And are you married? If so, why And are you happy ?-now don't lie Do you respect the marriage VOW? How many wives have you got now? Are you Dutchman? Irish? Jew? A Spaniard? Frenchman? Kickapoo ? A Chink? a Turk? Japanese A Russian? Swede? Portuguese? What size of brogans do>you wear '? How often do you comb your hair? How long have you worked Tn one spot And how much money have you got? Are you for Bulkeley? or Mclean '? What will you bet on which will win ? ayan you sneak Enolish? Gan you spell ! Do you believe there is hell? Are you stone blind in either eye? Gan you subtract and multiply? Are you Corporation man? IA rooter? or baseball fan? Are you drunkard or "dry? Can you keep straight? or don you try How many times have you been jailed In trade, how often have you failed? QPray don't get mad and clinch your
 fist These questions all are in the list. They have no interest for me \ ask them cause I must, you see.) who owns the shirt you re wearing now? Gan you make hay? or milk COW Do you believe in woman's righ ts? 1Or take hand in license fights ?=< Pray don't go 'way-I'm not half
 through
 What Go to where? All right for you
 JOHN RoDEMEYER,
 In Hartford Sunday Post.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
POINTERS

The Model "17" Buick Standard Tour ing car is the speciality offered by Eas lands Garage in their adv. this week All auto accessories are also in stock al this well-known establishment.
 The party being organized in Hartford to make tour of Europe, including tho Passion Play at Oberammergau, as an nounced by H. R. Gridley on page of this issue, should appeal to teachers and students. The trip is under the direction of l.. D. Stone of the Boston Travel Society, an experienced traveller and director, and cannot help being full of interest and instruction.
 For a cheap and good roofing The Fuller Hardware Oo., call your attention to "Amatite" in their adv.
 Housekeepers are invited by A. J. Wigglesworth 85 Go. in their adv. to call and see the Regina Pneumatic Cleaner, for which they have taken the agency.
 A perusal of E. P. Hunt 6 Co.'S adv. in thIs issue will give the careful shopper many ideas for spring, as they offer numerous bargains in a variety of lines. A Special Offer" heads the list
 Frank A. Minlxler of Great Harrington makes a special offer in connection with the Edison Amberol records in his adv. this week.
 M. A. Barnes, the new proprietor of the Canaan Garage, makes an announce. ment this week of line of goods of interest to automobilists.
 G. L. Parsons 6 Sons wish to show you the leather used in soles of shoes they advertise.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
RESOLUTIONS
Falls Village, Conn.

Once more Montgomery Lodge has been called to stand by the grave of an esteemed brother. Mir. George V. Capron was in every sense an upright man and Mason" His life was an exempli- ficatiou of the fraternal spirit that characterizes our Order. He was true brother to us all. His virtues cause his loss to be felt by every one who knew him. VI.
 The Lodge of which he was a member hereby expresses to his family its sincere appreciation of his worthy char lcter and it's sympathy for them in their great bereavement and records the hope that when our labors are all ended we may meet him and them in that "house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens"
 By order of tho Lodge,
 DR. l.. J. LoEwE,
 J, s. TRACY,
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
GO BAREFooTED

iDo you remember when you used to go barefooted in summer? Stubbing your toes, getting stone bruises, cutting your feet on stray pieces of glass, had no terrors for you when the time came in the spring to shed your shoes and stockings and give your feet chance to Ibreathe.. And the saving of time when -you wanted to go 1n swimming! And don't you remember what a difference 4here was in the water with which you bashed your feet at home before retiring and the water in the river less than half an. hour before?
 Well, If you remember all this, you 1nay feel gratified to know that writer
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
Told to the Census Man

The difficulties of the census enum- orators Ill getting tho correct age of some women was illustrated by story told of one woman in Naugatuok who, after giving her age and the date of the birth of her children, protested that her age as given was correct although a com parison of her age with the birthdays of her family showed that her first baby was born when she was years old.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
M AR K TWAIN

Before this issue of THE NEWS reaches our subscribers, all that was mortal of Samuel L., Clemens, or as he was better known to the world, Mark Twain, ;" will have been laid at rest, and this paper wishes to add it's tribute to one of Natures noblemen.
 All that could have been told of Mark Twa1n' s life, his sayings and doings, has been published long before his death. His life was an open book. It is safe to say that no private individual in this country was so much of a national character as he. His goings and con- ings. his writings, his home life-every- thing, in fact, connected with him, was as much legitimate matter for discus sion ill the newspapers and magazines as if he were a public official. The pur- ity and uprightness of his character and life could not be better exemplified than by the fact that in all the years he has been before the public, and ill allthat he has said and done, there has never been even suspicion of wrong doing con- nected with him. His dealings with his fellowmen were upright and honorable, his home life was ideal and his writings were pure, entertaining and instructive.
 When the firm of Charles l.. Webster & Co., which he founded, failed ill 1894, he was left $1O0,000 in debt, his whole fortune having been swept away in the failure He paid every dollar of tois in- debtedness from his writings, although under no legal obligation to do so. Hardly had this task been accomplished than he lost his wife by death, blow from which he never recovered. His daughter Clara having married, he was left with his other daughter, Jean, who was her fathers constant companion until her sad ending December 24 of last year. Through all these troubles Mark Twain showed brave spirit and mental poise which won for him the ad- miration and respect of all.
 Having paid this brief tribute of re- gard to this true American, we will try to believe with the "Tageblatt'' of Berlin that 1.-The thought of the legacy of harm less laughter left by Twain, makes us forget sorrow at his death."
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
Passing of the Horse.

There has been deal of talk about the passing of the horse" by reason of the incoming of the autimobile. The illu. sion got jolt early in the past week when a Hartford dealer sold business team to manufacturing concern for the record price of SLIGO. The pair in fair flesh tipped the beam at 4,00o pounds. They came with a bunch of less weight, the lightweights having al- ready been sold.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
Meeting of Fire Chiefs

The Connecticut Fire Chiefs Associa. tiou will hold its semi.annual convention in \ Ansonia about the middle of May. The assembly room of the city hall has been secured for the holding of the business meetings.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
LEGAL NOTICES

DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss., Probate II Court April 23, 1910.
 Estate of Frances c. Eddy, late of North Canaan, in said District. deceased. The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present. their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarrcd recovery All persons indebted to said Estate arc re- quested to make immediate payment to
 SAMUEL A. EDDY, Execntors
 SARA E. LYLEs, NNe0uVoiS' Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28

A suggestion by an exchange is as applicable to our town as to any. The suggestion is that if man gets up at 8. m. to see the comet if he will put in his time spading his garden patch while he is waiting, even If he fails to see the heavenly visitor, he can be sure that his time has not been wasted.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28

The Wall Street Journal intimated that if President Taft should appoint Governor Hughes to the Supreme Court he would be removing a formidable obstacle to @ renomination, and that such action would be taken by the American people as1t'getting rid of a rival by kicking him up stairs" The Hartford Courant secuted the idea, and said that the President would name for this high office the best man available and would not be governed by any small or selfish motives. The Courant added that by appointing Governor Hughes to this position the President would weak en his own chances, as MT. Hughes ap. pointment to the bench would prevent hls giving any help to MT. Taft in his political aspirations. The appointment has been made, and it looks as if the Courant was in the right.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
Lake BueI Property Sold

The farm of William Curtis, 214 acres with 1900 feet frontage on Lake Buel, large house and bt trns, was sold through the D. B. Cornell O., to Miss Gertrude s. Moore, of New York city, who in- tends to build several bungalows, The consideration was $4, 200.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28

This year is the fortieth anniversary of the picture postcard, and to a small stationer in, France belongs the honor of originating the idea, according to Harper's Weekly. The cards were gotten up in 1870 to sell to the Mobile guards then in camp at Couhe, and showed warlike weapons in allegorical piles, an inscription in honor of the guards, and small space for message, all on the back of the card. It is re- ported that they sold we'll for those days but the craze died out. only to be revived of late years and to grow to it's present immense proportions.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
CARD OF THANKS

l wish to extend to my friends and neighbors, and especially to Mir. George Hanchett of Bridgeport, my heartfelt thanks, for their kind assistance and sympathy at the funeral of my brother, Charles.
 ROBERT Fl. BLooMER. Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
PULPIT AND PEW

Happenings of Interest In cana~n's
 Religious Circles
 Pilgrim Church
 Rev. E. o. Gillette, Pastor. There will be communion service next Sunday morning. The preparatory ser vice will be held Friday afternoon at three o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28

wANTED-Reliable single man; good milker and good eamster. Good wages and good home to right man. Benjamin SedRwick, Cornwall Hollow, Telephone 7S-2
 WANTED-Immediately four to six good ton, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
MISCELLANEOUS

NOTICE-The New England Lime Co.'S office if not used by town for library will be fitted mp either for general merchandise on first floor and tenant on second or else for tenants or boarding house if so desired. Anything that would be beneficial to village, Who wants to rentf ID, w. ManNph
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
TO LET

TO RENT-My house on East Main street, 9 rooms with heat, bath, etc. Everything Al condition inside and out exceptional shade, good garden, small fruit and berries J, H. Lansing, No. Harrington place, Great Barring ton, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
WANTED

WANTED Canaan (south Canaan) Town Re- ports for 1888, 1880 and previous years, to com
 plete sets for binding into permanent public records, Please communicate with J. S. Tracy, Falls Village. Conn
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28

PEABODY. optometriss and scientific O. tician will be at Mrs M. A. Halls, Falls Village, Ct, May ], G and :.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
BORN

PINNEY-At Ashley Falls, April %, a daughter to MT. and Mrs, Leroy Pin neY. She isn't an angel she isn't goddess, She isn't lily, rose or pearl But simplywhat's neatest, completest and sweet
 est.
 A dear little, queer little, sweet little girl.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
MARRIED

E-GIovANNA-At the parson. age in Canaan, by Rev E. O. Gillette John Veronese and Miss Prat Giov. anna, both of Lime Rock.
 DIED O'CoNNELL-At Salisbury, April 19, Harry O'Connell, aged year, 1C months.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28

REAL ESTATE-Farms and village property for sale or rent, Farm mortgages negotiated.
 J. c. Rorahack, anGan, Conn A. R. PATTEN, opticiau of Toungtou. onu,, will be at The auheld" hotel the first Mous day and Tuesday afternoons Of each month If unable to call send postal. Consultation free
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Small refrigerator in good condition. dark oak bedstead, pair of lace curtains, nearly new. Inquire of W. N. Beebe at Bullock & Felten's store.
Connecticut western news., 1910-04-28

FOR SALE Good work horse H. P Morse, Falls Vi lage, Conn.,, R. F, D. l.