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Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
A Stream of Water.

A high pressure jet of water will bowl over a man as easily as a box of matches and leave him half stunned. It will even turn a bullet from its path, Experiments have shown that a jet of water can be produced at such high pressure that 1t becomes practically a bar of iron. Swords have been blunted in attempting to cut through these ex- tra high pressure jets. Some years ago an armed thief attempted to hold up a high official of the Bank of England in his private office. The official man. aged to get out of the room unharmed and locked the door. A resourceful at. tendant brought the fire hose. He opened the door sufficiently to insert the nozzle. Tn a few minutes the would be thief was picked up sense less.-Pearson's Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
The Lion and the Lamb.

He was a gentleman Of the old school never mind his wrinkled brown skin and wrinkled brown clothes-and it was with the most distinguished DO, liteness that he gave his order to the butcher man:
 De madam say please to cut her two lam chops fum de lion. suh."
 The butcher man jerked a loin from a hook, and bis customer watched him cut into 1t. And a waiting woman said to herself:
 Addition fortyreleven to the litera- ture of the lion and the lamb."-Wash- tngton Star.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
F or 5 ale
 Second hand. Bargains worth looking after.

50 h. p. New York Safety En- zine; 60 h. D. Return Tubular Boiler; 20 inch Unique Nutrition Mill, very little used; Munson Burr Mill, Steel Pulleys, Wood Pulleys and Shafting; No. Lane Saw Mill. . ..
 Also new Shafting, Hangers, Pulleys and Gears of all descrip- tions, Unique Nutrition Mills, Steam Engines and Boilers, Gas and Gasoline Engines, Turbine Water Wheels, Circular Saw Mills, Saws and Betting, Wood Saving Machines. If you don't see what you want ask for it.
 20 New Gasolene Engines at a low price for cash.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
RESTRICT OF SHARON, ss. Probate

- COuFG, MhfCu lObll, t0II.
 Estate of Amanda F. Chatfee late ot Amenia, Cass County and State of North Dakota, deceased, leaving estate in said District.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Sharon 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 debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 HERBERT F. CHAFFEE, Executor.
 Post office address. Amenia, ,Cass County. North Dakota.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
LEGAL NOTICES
RESTRICT OF SHARON, ss.. Probate

DIsTRICT OF SHARON, ss., Probate A Court, February 27th. 1911.
 Estate of Esther c. Dunbar, late of Sharon in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Sharon hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts. properly attested, within said time, will be debarred d recOv- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to HORACE M. DUNBAR, Administrator.
 Post office address, sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
A Misinterprsted Question.

A young Canadian visited Washing ton one winter to spend the holidays with a pretty cousin and her family As he was motoring with his pretty cousin one afternoon she said to him:
 Do you have reindeer in Canada ?'
 No. darling" he answered quickly. At this season 1t always snows"
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
ENRICO ALFANO.

countered with the talesmen, many of whom either offered pretexts for not serving In the case or fled.
 The authorities are making strenu- ous efforts to obtain men qualified and willing to sit in the jury box, but fear of the Camorra and threats that have been circulated during the last month offer almost insurmountable barriers to the selection of the twelve substi- tutes to sit in judgment on the Camor- riStS.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
ax Notice

The Rate Bill for the town of Canaan for 1911 on list of 1910 also the Personal Tax list has been placed in my hands for collection. I will be at Falls Village the 18t and 25th of Marcl and the first of April at the Selectmen's room from am, till 12 m. to receive said taxes and all taxes unpaid by the first of May interest at the rate of go with cost of collection will be added. All taxes must be settled before the first of October next.
 H. P. MORSE. Collector.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
KIDNAPPED FOR TWO DAYS.
Foster Son of East Orange Man Is
 Found In New York.

David Murray, q five-year-old boy, who was stolen from in front of the home of his foster father, William F. Murray, in East Orange, N. J.. last Saturday afternoon. was found by Mir. Murray at the Brooklyn bridge. He disappeared when for twenty minutes Mrs. Murray relaxed d vigilance that had been constant both day and night for months.
 The child couldn't tell much about what he had seen or who had had him in care. It was a man. MT. Mur- ray reported afterward to his wife. and the boy said he had been kept for two days in one room.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
ITALIANS FEAR CAMORRA.
Alfano's Threats Are Causing Many Men to Flee Viterbo to Evade
 Serving on the Jury.

The trial of Enrico Alfano and the other members of the Neapolitan Ca morra for murder is confronted with serious obstacles.
 A provisOry jury has been selected in part, but difficulties have been en-
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
ABSTRACT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate U Court March 9th, 1911.

Estate oI Theophile TOussaint 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 debarred a recovery, All persons indebted to said Estate are re- ouested to make immediate payment to . ALBERT ToUsSAINT, Administrator
 East Canaan, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
RUFF IN A PRISON CELL.
Former Boss of San Francisco Begins
 His Sentence.

Having exhausted every legal re source in a three year struggle to es- cape the penitentiary. Abra ham Ruef, former political leader of San Fran cisco. is in San Quentin prison serving fourteen year term for the bribery of supervisors during the regime of Mayor Eugene F. SchmitZ.
 As a final concession Ruef was re moved from the jail to the ferryboat fin a t:Nicab instead of in the van.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
His Denomination,

Dean de Moulin of Trinity cathedral told this bright little story during one of his delightful talks not long ago:
 A man was asked to what religious denomination he belonged
 He thought it over. [ Why" he presently replied. "I be- lieve it is the Episcopal church I stay away from. m."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
He Wasn't Afraid.

When Bishop Phillips Brooks was commanded" as the phrase goes. 10 speak before the queen some one ask ed if be was afraid No" he replied smiling: "I have preached before my mother'
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16

DIAIH UT OUNN NECIIUUI T. { ec County of LiLchtield, I, George Roger, Ca hier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of Thy knowledge and belief
 GEORGE ROGER, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of March, 1911. J. CLINTON RORABACK, Notary Public. Correct-Attest:
 GEO g. FULLER
 H. B. IVES Directors.
 E. D. NORTON,
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
Not Serious.

Husband. l found a lock of hair among your old papers. never gave 1t to you"
 You needn't worry don't remem. Der who d."-Louisville Courier-Jour nal.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
NOTICE OF CHANGE OF
 INTEREST

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that have pur- chased the interests of my late co-partner, Darwin Beers deceased. in the firm of BEERS & TRAFFORD. Contractors and Builders. at Millerton N. Y, and will continue the firm business in my individual name at the same address.
 Appreciating the public confidence long en- loved by the late firm it is my hope that the same may continue uninterrupted and my aim that the business may be continued along the same efficient and pains aking lines of the past.
 WILLIAM TRAFFoRD MILLERTON, N |. November 26th, 1910.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
CONN.

THE CANFIELD," CANAAN. Ct An up-to-date hotel. All the mod ern conveniences. Service unsur- passed. A step from the station.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
BV>fN-@S CARIIS

GEORGER Ml.., .)A. BLACKSMITH Horse shuving. Nuud Nuik and
 iron work. RAILROAD ST. CANAAN. ' nNN.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16

". SLEIGHTER, PAINTER -
 Houses, Signs. Wagons, Etc. Guar
 anteed work. CANAAN. CONN. (Wileox Shop.1
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
NOTICE

Having disposed of my coal business to George NJ. Bullock, this Is to give notice that all bills due me, which arc not paid by April 1. will be placed il the hanGs of Attorney J. Clinton Rornback for col lection with costs of collection nd ed
 JOHN N. VAN DEUSEN. Canaan, March 1.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16

 DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF lO THE NATIONAL IRON BANK, at Falls Village, in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business, March 7th, 1911.
 RESOURCES. Loans and Discounts. ......... .$159, ,979.11 Overdrafts, secured and unse- cured ..........<. Sl9.US U. s. Bonds to secure calculation 5O,OOO.O0 Bonds, securities, etc ...... 39,300.00 Banking house, furniture, and fixtures ....................... S,OOO.OO Due from National Banks (not reserve agents) )................ 14,14e.55 agents ....1.i,.o............. 26,s77.se Notes of other National Banks. 165.0O Fractional paper currency, nick els and cents. ....... .......... 37.2l LAWFUL MONEY RESERVE IN BANK, VIZ:
 Specie e....... .$8, ,361.50 ..... " -- 11,s1L6O Treasurer @ (5qo of circulation). 2,5OO.OO1
 TOTAL. .$311, ,S35. .7a
 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in .......... .$lOO OOO.OO Surplus fund d................... 35,OO0.O0 and taxes paid ..1.......e...... a,672. 97 NdUlOudl Eod1k uOGeS fOBOOO.OO Due to other National Banks. 841.04 Savings Banks. ...P......,.... 1,9ae.1s Dividends unpaid d............. $500 Individual deposits subject to check. .......t......... ...... 121, ,OO2. .25 Demand certificates of deposit. l 1,638. B
 ToTAL... ...................$ .$311 1, ,S35. .72 STATE OF CONNECTICUT,
 County of Litchteld, 0''
 I, Dwight k. Dean. Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true 10 the best of my knowledge and belief. l
 DWIGHT E. DEAN, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of March, 1911.
 J. LEE ENSIGN, Notary Public. CORRECT-AtteSt:
 M5no H5i B /" kIoHAE65sos, Sa5 Directors. HENRY c. GAYLORD, !
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16

H. D. HUMPHREYS Drug Store,
 "On the Corner" Est. l843.
 Reliable in everything. CANAAN : CONN.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16
No. 1914.

No. 1914. DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF 1O THE NATIONAL IRON BANK, at Falls Village, in the State of Connecticut, at the close of business, March 7th, 1911.
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16

L. c. RHOADES. BARBER STOP. Three Chairs. Prompt Service.
 Ladies and Children's work soie-
 ited. Garfield Bldg, Canaan, Ct
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16

GANCI 6 GREEN Shaving and Hair
 Dressing Parlors. Ladies' and chil-
 dren's work a speciality. Canaan, Conn. Tn the Garfield"
Connecticut western news., 1911-03-16

E. R. LORRAIN, CONTRACTOR
 and Builder would like to figure
 on your large or small jobs. CANAAN, CONN.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
Weather Indications
Especial from United Press.

Especial from United Press.)
 New Haven, Dec. 11.-Forecast:-. Rain late tonight or on Tuesday. Colder Tuesday, moderate to brisk south and southwest winds.
 A disturbance over Lake Michigan extends, this morning to the west gulf coast. It has caused rain dur ing the last 24 hours from the lake region southward over the central valleys to the gulf. Moderate tenn peratures prevail in the districts east of the Mississippi river but an ex- tensive area of high pressure over the western states is causing a de creased fall in temperature west of the Mississippi river in the rear Of the storm. The area of high pres sure over the Atlantic States for sev- eral days past is slowly moving out to sea and will be followed eastward by the disturbance in the central dis trict. This will probably cause light rain in this vicinity tonight and Tuesday, followed by clearing and colder Tuesday or Tuesday afternoon and night.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
FULL PUBLICITY
 URGED BY TAFT
Regarding Issuance of Stocks and Bonds by Railroads Message Sent to
 Congress
Especial from United Press.)

|
 Washington, Dec. Hull publicity regarding issuance of stocks and bonds by railroads is the chief recom- mendation of the railroad securities commission, submitted to Congress, today, by President Taft, in a special message.
 'I heartily concur in the recommen- dations," writes the President in his third special message of the session. The commission has been investigat- ing issuance of stock by railroad com- panies for more than a year. It de- clares that Federal incorporation of railroads must come but does not rec ommend that it be instituted now Railroad rates are considered only collaterally by the commission.
 The chief recommendation of the commission is that all railroads should be forced to report to the In- terstate Commerce Commission either prior to Or within one year after any securities are issued, complete state ments of their stock and bond liabili- ties, issued and unissued, special pre- ferences. pledges, receipts and expen- ditures, and the value of physical as- sets. Fine and imprisonment are urg- ed for failure to file these reports.
 The commission further urges that the Interstate Commerce commission be. given power to make physical valuations of railroad \ property whenever it is necessary
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
A MATCH WORKER.

John Werner came to America
 from Germany and from August, 1907,
 until December, 1908, he worked in
 an Ohio match factory. In Germany,
 as in practically all civilized countries 1 except the United States, the govern
 ment does not permit the use of pois- onous phosphorus in the manufac- ture of matches It has long been
 known that where this deadly poison ,, is used a terrible disease called The government of the United States and of the several states, however. still permits the use of the poison, for which there are harmless substitutes
 The poison is little cheaper.
 ,7li.na But John Stat Werner ;1, came to the working one year and four months l in an American match factory he l contracted "phossy jaw" His teeth dropped out; his, jaw bones decayed. He suffered excruciating agony. In spite of two surgical operations in
 miserable existence on liquid foods. Still able to drag himself about, he | is not strong enough to work.
 Johns wife took in washing until | crippled with rheumatism. Then, with the help of relatives in the old coun- try, she and their one little girl re- l turned to Germany. John Werner, helpless and alone, then sued the
 match corporation, under the enl- ployers lia ability law, for dama ges. | The corporation through it's attor- neys denied that it was guilty of carelessness, negligence, or improper conduct" John Werner did not get l one penny.
 | Now, with his face in a bandage l tied in a knot at the crown of his head, he dragss himself up and down
 the streets of this match factory | town, bearing the following petition: 'I John Werner, a native of Ger many, who came to this country for citizenship, laboring in one of Ash | lands manufo curing esta ablishments, the face. I am unable to work. Have
 no means. By aid or kindred in the fatherland, wife and child have gone to the oldN country. and I ask aid from the people of Ashland to get myself into physical condition to trip to join them in the fatherland." During the past six months, while living alone in a shed near the rail- road track. he has collected with | this appeal nearly twenty dollars. The characteristic odor of this occupa- tfonaI disease forces everyone to shun him. He can eat no solid food. Phy- | sicians frankly state that his case is hopeless"
 The story of John Werner is mere | ly typical. In spite of the most ex- traordinary sanitary precautions, ] match workers in our country still suffer and die with this IoathSome disease, and there are many others | to whom early death would have been
 welcome. Absolute prohibition of the poison is the only remedy
 'Phossy jaw is an unnecessary | disease! Congress by passing the
 Esch bill can stop the use of the deadly phosphorus. The Association for Labor Legislation appeals to all | to urge it's passage upon their repre- sentatives in Congress.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
Did You Get One?

Did you get one of Nothnagle's handsome Christmas souvenirs? Ev- eryone is delighted with them. Read full particulars in the Nothnagle ad- vertisem ent on last page how to se- cure one. It will do you good to look through this great housefurnishing establishment when you do your Christmas shopping. Never has such a magnificent array of furniture been placed before you in Bridgeport be- fore. A beautiful new line of rugs and all other kinds of floor coverings. A splendid display of the latest lace curtains and draperies, an enormous assortment of handsoma pictures, an- other fresh supply of those rapid sell l. ing baby carriages and go-carts and the celebrated Glenwood ranges and parlor heaters make a combination of useful and ornamental articles un- equalled anywhere. Visitors always welcome. Enter 1869 Main street. or r135 Fairfield avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
Biz Wholesale
 Plant Wrecked
Early Morning Blaze Does $15O,- 900 Damage to Miner,
 Read & TullOck

New Haven, Dec. 11.-In disas- trous fire which gutted the big four story warehouses of the wholesale grocery firm of Miner, Read & Tul- lock at the corner of State and Water ing, there was destroyed nearly $15O,- coo worth of property. Not called until one side of the building was a roaring furnace, the firemen, under the direction of Chief Fancher, who had only returned to the city from a long trip to the west a few hours before the alarm for the fire came in, made a. gallant fight against the flames.
 When first discovered about APO 8. m it was believed that the blaze might spread through the entire block of wholesale houses in lower State street, but the firemen managed to save even a portions of the stock and practically all one side of the build ing-a new addition which was divid- ed from the other part by iron and fire doors.
 The breaking of a pipe of illumi- mating gas caused the partial as- phyxiation of Bremen HowardA En- sign and Charles Burns. The former was not badly hurt and Soon recov- cred when taken out of the building into the open air. Burns became wholly unconscious, however, and had to be carried out of the building.
 The blaze in the building was dis covered about o'clock in the morn ing by the engineers on some of the switching engines in the "cut."
 The cause of the fire is a complete mystery. One theory is to the effeot that the old cause of Jnice or rats and matches was responsible. An other possible cause was a spark from a locomotive in the cut It is not believed possible that the blaze was started by the electric wiring. as the plant has an electric outfit of its own, and this was closed when the factory plant was closed on Saturday
 It is believed that the blaze must have heen smouldering in the second floor for about 10 to 12 hours before it broke out into flame and secured the headway it had when discovered
 The company has offices in Bridgeport, Meriden and New Britain and the orders of the office here will be filled from those points.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
La Toilette Would
 Develop At Once
 Alaska Coal Beds
from United Press.

Washington, Dec. 11-Immediate de- velopment of Alaska coal beds along conservation lines, recommended by Clifford PinchOt, as president of the National Conservation Association, is sought in three amendments to the Works Alaska Bill, introduced today by Senator LaFollette.
 Provision is made for stalking out coal claim, like a placer mine, by any adult for 10 years. Another amendment provides for government construction of a railroad costing s. 100000 from the Matanuska or Boring Sea, to the coal fields, using equip ment discarded in Panama. Survey of route for another government railroad from interior regions to the coast is provided in a third.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
E. HI. DILLON & co.
YULETIDE PERIOD
 OF TORTURE A STORY OF A LITTLE SHOP GIRL Her Struggle With the Late Christmas Buyers that Might Easily Have
 Been Spared Exclusive Service The Survey Press Bureau.)

Shop early. Buy your Christ mas presents EARLY-early in the day and early in December. That will be your biggest gift of the holidays to the workers be- hind the counters and on the de- livery wagons"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
FOR ALL
FOR CHILDREN

IF IT COMES FROM KLINE'E IT'S GOOD
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11
MARRIED,

kEHOE-DIGAN.-In Greenwich Dec. 5, Miss Evelyn K., daughter of the
 late John F. Dean of Chicago, to Charles F. Kehoe, of New Rochelle.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-12-11

She made no reply for minute. Then she said wretchedly, "Oh, I hope I'll be dead before the next Christ mas."
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1911-06-01
JUST PERSONAL MENTION.

T. NJ. Phillippi is over from Beav-
er City on a short visit.
Miss Alice Mahoney of Hastings is
visiting her sister Mrs. Will Hegen-
berger.
Joseph Allen is out from Lincoln OF
business here and at the ranch up in
Frontier county.
Mayor McAdams made a misstep
and fell from his buggy the other day
being slightly injured.
Mrs. A. c.. Wiehe went down to
visit her daughter Mrs. Neal Quick
in Indianola, this morning.
Mrs. S. S. Garvey, who has been
visiting down in York county, the old
home, arrived home last night.
Mrs. E. S. Roller and Miss Ada
line, departed Tuesday night on No.
6, for their new home in GaleSbur9,
Illinois.
Oscar Green went down to Wy
more yesterday morning, to assist
Mr.. c. H. Meeker in his work in
that city.
Mrs. H. A. Beale entertained Tues
day evening, III honor of Mrs. f. S.
Roller and Miss Alkaline, at a seven
o'clock dinner.
A. D. Bellamy and Miss Pearl Mos
lander, both of Cambridge, were mar
ried at the Baptist parsonage We'd
nesday morning.
John Powers, Hitchcock county's
Grand old man." spent several hours
in the city, Wednesday, being held
here by a delayed train.
A. E. Hotchkin, manager of The
MoCook Milling Co., returned home
last evening from a few days alb
sence with the folks at Minden.
Grandma R. A. Green felt well
enough to make the ImCerial train,
this morning, to go to Wauneta to
see that first grandchild-a son born
to Mr.. and Mrs. John Green.
Mrs. w. w. Wright, nee Bessie Ro-
well, departed for her new home in
Milford, Indiana, Tuesday on No. 10,
after a visit of a few weeks with her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Rowell.
F. L. Wolff departed this morning
for Farnam and Moorefield on law
business. He goes from there to
Lincoln to attend the supreme court.
Miss Bruce of Clapps returned
home Tuesday on 10, from Haigler,
in which neighborhood she has a
Kinkaid homestead of 240 acres up
on which she has been living for
some time.
Mr.. Wiley of Wauneta, was the
guest of R. A. Green of the Citizens
National over Wednesday night. He
brought a shipment of hogs for Den
Yer as far as Culbertson, and came
down to he city for the rest OF
the day.
DR.. B. G. Bailey is a new add,
ton to McCook's corps CT physicians
and surgeons, coming this week tc
settle among US. The doctor has
been practicing for a few years III
in Scottsbluff country, but McCooi
looks so good to him that he has
determined to cast his lot here.