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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-03-16
Wanted to Die

Mike Smith, aged % years, bar
tender in the Oxford Saloon in Aber
been, after several days of protracted
drinking and dependency, Friday
afternoon at o'clock while at work
behind the bar there attempted suicide
by placing 38-calibre revolver to his
forehead and pulling the trigger four
times. The first three chambers of the
weapon were empty and the gun
merely clicked that many times. The
fourth was loaded but before he had
discharged it the proprietor of the
place showed aside the muzzle and the
bullet vee-ed, passed over Smiths
shoulder and smashed to bits large
French plate glass mirror behind him.
He had been at work quietly and
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-03-16

a pretty little Viennese girl of 19, who
had been detained for over two weeks
and ordered deported as undesirable
as she was considered too young and
unsophisticated to be wandering around
this country alone. She had come over
here on an engagement to marry
Mellsch, but was too bashful to tell the
immigration officials. Yesterday the
couple procured the necessary license
at the city hall and they were married
in the chapel of the Leo house, an Off
cial retreat for German immigrant girls
by Rev. Mr.. Nigeleisn, pastor in charge.
After few days sightseeing here they
will go to South Dakota.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-03-16
Will be Tried Next Fall

The case of Eva May Kreiter,
charged with the murder of her hus-
band, Phillip Kreiter, at Hecla few
weeks ago, was continued by Circuit
Judge Frank McNulty until the Sep
TENDER term of the Brown county cir
cult court. This was done on the
motion of States Attorney E. B. Har-
kin, who had been cited by the defense
to show cause why the hearing should
not come up at this session.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-03-16
SOUTH DAKOTA NEWS
Items OF Interest From All Parts of the State

without saying anything opened a
drawer and pulled out the gun, the
property of the place and began using
it. After it had been taken from him
he left the saloon. The police having
been informed in the meantime, he
was arrested and placed in the city Jail.
Smith had been telling friends lately
that he was no good to himself or any
body else and didn't much care whether
things went on or not. He was for
merly employed in the Metropolitan
pool hall. He was married but has not
been living with his wife for several
years.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-03-16
New Judge, New Circuit

Governor Wesley Thursday morning
appointed c. c. Carpenter, of Lennon,
as Judge of the recently created
Twelfth circuit. Mr.. Carpenter is well
known and popular throughout the
state, and is at present serving as
register of the United States land
office at Lennon. His advancement
to the circuit judgeship will be well
received all over the state.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-03-16
Several Seek Position

While the question of an immigration
commissioner will have to wait until
after the LIST of July before the new
position can be ''placed in existence, "
there are several applicants looking for
Endorsements for the position already,
among them Granville Jones, ]. ID.
Deets, Otto Dinstand and George Van
Camp.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-03-16
Five County Fair

A meeting has been called at Gettys-
burg, Potter county; for the organiza-
ton of intercounty fair association to
include the counties of Potter, Sully,
Walworth, Faulk and Dewey. 1t is
proposed to capitalize at $40, 600 and to
obtain shareholders in the above named
counties to push for good annual fair
at Gettysburg each year.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-03-16

A New York dispatch in Fridays
Minneapolis Journal said: Anthony
Mellsch, a wealthy butcher of Bowdle,
s. d., arrived yesterday from South
Dakota on the fast Chicago express
and Immediately proceeded to the
United States immigrant detention
station at Ellis Island, where he
obtained the release of Marie Drummer
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
Whatthe Other Fellows Say

Letter writing should be encouraged and proficiency in letter writing should be advocated zealously in the graded and high school courses. If this were done it would be unnecessary to send boys and girls from high school thru business college to finish" their train ing in this respect Waterbury Republi- can.
 The guessers who were so sure that the esteemed Supreme Court was guessing for nothing. It turns ont that the court is unanimous. The only out sider who get any comfort out of the incident are the ridiculous brokers who wrote the justices that the public demanded decision; they got one by next mail. How careless of them not to write earlier. r.-Hartford Courant, >
 Why does not the committee get busy and report to the legislative a bill dividing Connecticut into five con- gressional districts, contiguous and fairly equal in population? Gentle men of both parties, quit playing peanut politics and try to show few statesmanship qualities. - Litchfeld Enquirer.
 It is asserted that it will cost to raise the wreck of the Maine--what it cost. In other words the only way to tell is to raise it and then foot up all the bills afte1 they are.-New Haven Register. zs
 The action of the house in making a close season of two years for game birds should meet the hearty endorse ment of sportsmen and they would do we'll to impress the. senatore with the wisdom of the act. Game birds are vanishing in onnecticut.-Bristol Press.
 All over the state wherever there is a High school attention is more to be centered on the action of the Yale cor poration which has just decided on a plan for "Connecticut scholarship" for freshmen year at Yale. These are to be fifteen ill Number and to be divided state.-New Haven Uuion.
 Girls graduating Tn Waterbury schools this spring will not be permitted to wear flowers. Whats the use anyway? Isn't 8 sweet girl graduate enough of a blossom herself ?-Palladium.
 On the whole it would have been great deal better had the state senate promptly confirmed Governor Baldwin $ appointments, that is a great deal better for the dominant legislative majority The people are not being fooled.-New Haven Journal Courier.
 Tie flying machine, which is the wonder of to-day, will be the common. place of tomorrow. -> Bridgeport Farmer.
 A leading magazine asks the ques. tion, May man swear in the presence of his stenographer ?" Some times he can't help it.--Bridgeport Post.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
NICE OLD CANAAN

Canaan is certainly beautiful town at this season of the year." remarked a visitor, few days ago, after 0 stroll through some of the attractive streets. And he was right. At this season of the year especially, when the lawns and foliage are at thelr brightest and the air is sweet with the wholesome odors of the springtime and perfumed with the buds and blossoms of fruit trees and flower shrubs, Canaan is beautiful. And its beauty will increase as the sea- son advances, through the month of roses. to the harvest time, when the autumn tints make of every shade tree bouquet and of every hillside picture of beauty.
 The well.trimmed lawns and hedges and towering vines and bushes that beautify certain sections of our residen- tial streets, and the attractive architec- excellent sidewalks, challenge the admir- ation of the visitor. True, there are other spots in the center, where, so far as the walks are concerned, and the back yard conditions, the picture is somewhat inn paired ;Sbut such conditions will not be lasting, for, if promises and pro 'pects count for anything, there will soon be transformation, especially in the way of sidewalks at conspicuous points about the center of the village, that will be more in keeping with the good taste shown along the residential streets, and the visitor will be impressed by his first glance, rather than only after an exploration tour of the village, that Canaan is beautiful. And if the visitor comes often, or settles down for stay long enough to become acquainted with it's people he will inevitably qualify him. self to testify to the world that even with some of its sidewalks 6 little ragged, not only is Canaan a beautiful town, but it's people are the salt of the earth. Canaan is all right, and is going to be al tighter.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

interest will be as active next year ol the year after.
 The perpetuation of the Memorial Day observance, for which very purpose the order of Sons of Veterans presurna bly, was organized, seems to appeal to the local sons only in individual instan- ces, and it is at least unfortunate that the local camp of that worthy order was unable to maintain sufficiently strong interest in it to retain it's charter.
 What shall be done. in Canaan. to perpetuate the custom of decorating the graves of the soldiers, when the old sol, diers are no longer able to perform that duty? This IS 8 problem the solution of which cannot be put off longer if the custom is to be kept alive at all.
 Is thera interest enough in the ques tion to induce our people to form a Memorial Day Association of some kind, to take up the work and carry it for ward
 If not, then indeed are we sorely in need of a new baptism of patriotism.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
The Signature Expert

A number of the larger banking in. stitutions employed from one to half 8 dozen men whose sole duty is to examine every check that comes in through the clearing house and vouch for the genu- ineness of the signatures. To the ordi- nary citizen it seems nothing short of marvellous that signature clerk will in- stantly recognize the slightest altera- tions in a signature, with thousands of cheeks passing through his hands each day, many of them drawn by depositors who sign but few cheeks in the course of a year but an expert signature clerk can carry in his mind accurate photo graphs of 5000 or more signatures and rarely has to refer to the signature book. When not engaged with the incoming checks the signature expert spends his time in familiarizing himself with the signatures of new customers. There is no room for uncertainty in his business. In proportion to the number of checks paid by large bank every business day the smallness of the number of bad ones that slip through is nothing short of narvelous.-Harpers Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
Letters From the People
An Incident of TariffviIIe


 Editor News: Your reminiscence of the Tariffville disaster, in last week S issue, recalls an incident in connection with that appalling affair, which may as we'll be made public, as it deals With an old-time Canaanite. Charles K. Hunt, now of Winsted, who was telegraph operator and railroad station agent for the old Housatonic railroad here over forty years ago.
 Mr. and Mrs, Hunt were passengers on that ill-fated Moody and Sankey train, and were in the coach that was half f-submerged-th forward end being down in the FarmIngton river, and the rear up on the bank. Both were thrown forward, landing among the debris and other passengers, in the submerged end, and were considerably cut, and Tn water up to thelr waists. They succeeded in clambering out, and immediately MT. Hunt started back to Tariffville railroad station, which, as it was late at night was of course locked. He smashed in the window of the telegraph office and crawled inside. called up the general offices in Hartford and notified head quarters of the catastrophe, and While holding a handkerchief to his head to stauch the flow of blood from an ugly cut, kept the wire busy with detailed information of the wreck, nearly all night, or until the regular operator appeared upon the scene to take charge When he was finally relieved his handkerchief, clothing hair and face were covered with blood, but he had performed invaluable service i'll the emergency, on that awful night.
 Canaan, May 22. M. J.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
FINE oRAToRY ASSURED.

It is safe to say that none of the 50 or 70 gentlemen who heard the Hon, George B. Chandler's address at the Pilgrim Brotherhood supper, Friday evening, will miss the opportunity to hear him again next Tuesday afternoon in Town Hall, where he is to deliver the Memorial Day oration.
 !, The committee were exceedingly for tunate in securing MT, Ohandler's con- sent to come to Canaan on Memorial Day. It assures for the memorial oc- casion an oration that will not only thrill by it's eloquence, but stir the patriotism of our people and rouse them to clearer conception of their obligation to the old soldiers, living or dead, and their duty in the way of perpetuating the beautiful custom to which Memorial Day is dedicated. It is to be hoped some provision, made be made whereby the school children, who are to take a con- spicuous part in the exercises at the hall, .may be enabled to hear MT. Chandler's $ address, as well as witness the ritual ceremony of the Grand Army. " It will be an experience and object lesson of great value in future years, when it shall devolve upon them to see to it that the spirit of the day is perpetuated ac, cording to the design and purpose of the | founders.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
Ahrlam Chamberlain

A man of many friends, died at his home in Meriden, Monday night, after a long illness. He was essentially a man of business, but had made excursions into politics, serving in the general assembly more than thirty years ago, and then, rather unexpectedly, becoming a candidate for comptroller on the state ticket. This was a quarter of a century after his legislative experience. He was elected and filled the office in l901.3
 Then he was nominated for governor and again elected, serving through l90S-5 In both offices his administration was creditable, and as governor he made himself personally known and hked all over the state Probably he did not care so much for official positions in itself as for the opportunity it gave him to sec and know many men of all kinds, for he was a social being He liked the society of other men, He liked to talk aud he liked to listen. For large pai of his life he was banker, and president of a bank for some thirty years. lie liked his work, whatever it was, and always put into it cheerful spirit that helped make it easy and that made hiiu friends. ->t
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
Earth's Equilibrium Changing

. Uncle Horace Johnson writes: There are indications of very severe drought. The public should prepare for it. Every little stream that sends forth should be put in a proper condition to conserve the water and the farmer should eXcavate or dig pools at proper places to retain an amount sufficient for stock and irrigat- purposes. You cannot do it any too soon. Every day will show a shorter supply. The equilibrium of the earth is changing. The time will come when a pure article of water will for drinking purposes be sold by the glass as soda, lemonade and the light drinks. Now in not many years hence water from pure springs will be shipped in barrels by boat rail and sold to the consumers by the gallon or barrel as lager beer is at the present time. How shall the condition be changed? In one way only can it be corrected. There must be the greatest care exercised ill the removal of dead or heavy weight from one place to another. Is there mind able to grasp the idea ? Very few have given it thought. It is a great subject for consideration. Too much for one short article. Water is getting scarce. There will be no great storms for many days to come.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
For a Sane Fourth.

The movement for "safe and sane' Fourth of July is sweeping Connecticut Already New Haven. Middletown, Nor. walk, WiIlimantic, Rockville and East Hartford have announced plans for safe and sane celebrations. In Bridgeport the Daughters of the American Revolu. tion are leading a crusade for a painless Fourth and have asked Mayor Bucking. ham to follow out their suggestions for the day. The example of the cities who have already chosen the noiseless Fourth and the marked good results of the safe and sane celebrations in few towns last year are expected to extend the scope of the movement this season.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
MelIen Sarcastic.

Regarding the report that he might shortly remove his office from New Haven to Boston, President Mellen of the New Haven Road authorized the following statement: Mn Mellen has no knowledge of his contemplated re- moval of his office to Boston except what he has read in the newspapers. He hopes before he is obliged to remove there the parties responsible for the story will give him sufficient notice so that he may not be taken unawares.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
LIFE'S HARMONIES.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT.

Life's harmonies delight us,
 When hearts receptive wait; It is like happy greetings
 Of loved ones at the gate. This world is full of music
 That's floating through the air ; And if we are receptive
 We find it everywhere. So tune your heart to gladness And let the notes so clear Join in the magic music
 And help to scatter cheer.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
TELEPHoNE: CANAAN f2a RING
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the sagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- field County and Southern Berkshire.
 It has competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the local doings each week, and goes into the homes and is perused by the entire families of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom the long headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

Commencement day approaches, when the sweet girl graduate will be i'll the glare of the spot light for one of the most momentous hours of her life-up to date. Heaven bless her
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

If bad beginning means good end ing. the Yale crew has glorious victory coming at New London.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

If the Berkshire trolley line comes into town along the trail left by those everlasting surveyors, it will have to be equipped with India rubber cars. It would break 8 snakes back to follow the layout.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

Get together. Pull together. Nothing like it for making things come to pass
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

That last weeks rain storm was worth a million dollars of any mans money.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
Where the Laugh Comes In
Making a Garden


 It was the busy hour of four When from city hardware store Emerged gentleman who bore
 One hoe,
 One spade,
 One wheelbarrow., From thence our hero promptly went Into a seed establishment, And for these things his money spent
 One peck of bulbs, One job lot of shrubs,
 One quart of assorted seeds. He has garden under way And if he's fairly lucky say, He'll have about the last of May,
 One squash vine,
 One egg plant,
 One radish.
 Kansas City Journal Since my diary went completely To the bad.
 I have,more respect for Pepys. Than I had.
 Exchange. Life is not all teer and skittles." No; good part of it is devoted to afternoon tea and bridge" He's just given a big check for an old master" Wasn't his wife enough?" -Cleve- land Plain Dealer. Ouuudy OCuOO1 6dCneF-A nlnk again l., Tommy. Who was the strongest man in the world? The name begins with an s. TOmmy-I know who you mean, all right. You mean Sandow. Shucks l Frank Gotch could break him intwo.- Chicago Tribune. "Then this," asked the rejected snitor "is absolutely final ?" "Quite" was the calm reply Shall return your letters ?" "Yes, please, " answered the young man. "There's some very good material in them I can use again. !" Tit Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

Aviation is cluttering up the vocabu- lary with new words. Down in New Haven, last week, for instance, the fly ing machine show had, among it's thrill ing features, an exhibition flight. ''in- troducing spiral glide, arcle dip, vol paning, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

Hats off to the old veterans !
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub lsb CT promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc. ~r
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the office of publication and at
 Humphreys Drug Store, Canaan, Egglestor's Drug Store, Sharon,
 Post Office, East Canaan.
 D. H. Oakes' Store. Lakeville,
 Post Office, Falls Village. .. George T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk, F. H. Smith & Co.'S Store Ashley Falls.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter est to The News, readers are invited but no attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

FOR SALE-We always have broll- CTS weighing from to lbs to the pnir, ranging in price from Si25 to Sl.75. Order by mall or telephone to
 Maple Glen Poultry Farm, Mllerton, N, Y.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Beddlng Plants qeraniums, Hello . trope, Salvia Verbenas, and Asters Tomato, Cabbage and Caulihower.
 The Naples Greenhouses, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

FOR sALE-Standng hay,
 John N. Fay, South Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

FOR SALE-A fine 15 ft. rowboat almost new. Also Monograph, goo records, Cabinet l25 records. For particulars address
 c. J. Olson, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

FOR SALE-Three bargains. One % inch wheel coffee mill, Lane Bros make, one foot nickel show case, one Stimson computing scales. Call at Blue Book Garage. sharon, Conn
 ". l. Hotalng
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25

Since my diary went completely To the bad. I have,more respect for Pepys. Than l had.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
WANTED

wANTED-Live poultry.
 M. C. Dean Falls Village WANTED-A good cook. Address "R" care of News office.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-25
MISCELLANEOUS

AR. PATTEN, opticant of Torrington, Conn.,,
 will be at The Garfield" hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons of each month.
 If unable to call send postal Consultation free. s. R. STARK, Nurse, Canaan. Telephone isa
New-York tribune., 1911-11-13
COBRA FIGHTS FOR FOOD
Blacksnake, Intended as Such,
DELAYS Meal 45 Minutes.

An eight-foot king cobra in the Zoologi-
cal Gardens in Bronx Park consumed a
ave-foot blacksnake Yesterday morning, but
i took the cobra. the most venomous ser
rent in the collection. fully fortv-fve min
utes to compets the job. Most Of that
time was spent I'm fighting with the black
snake. which was at last suhdued by the
larger serpent
Every Sunday the king cobra has his
weekly feed" Charles Snyder keeper Of
the reptiles. generally has a four or five
foot blacksnake or which the cobra can
feast. The regular meal time attracts q
great many persons 20 the reptile house.
The irEual crowd was watching Yesterday
morning when the keeper slipped the
blacksnake into the cobra's cage. a black
snake IS game but non-venomous. The
very much alive meal" went at the cobra
instantly. and the spectators were treated
20 sight they viii not forget in a hurry.
For half an hour the cobra tried 20 get
i-s fangs into the blacksnake, which dur
ing the interval made several wounds on
i,g enemy Pebbles az the bottom Of the
cage were whipped against the glass win
dow Ike hail, and the serpents fought 1t
out until the cobra. with its sharp fangs
and greater strength. crushed the life out
Of the blacksnake. II was then devoured
in about fifteen minutes. The cobra dozed
al the rest Of the day. According TO Sny-
Der. a blacksnake ordinarily puts up a fght
Of only ten minutes. The last victim came
from Tfsey.