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The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19

Massachusetts is believed to lead all
of the states in its percentage Of mo-
tor-propelled vehicles.
Electric lights are to be installed in
one Of the Oldest and most famous
Hindu temples in India.
Electric taxfcabs are being extern
sively used in the larger cities of Eu-
rope. notably Paris and London.
A motor pillow for throwing I'D
trenches on a battlefield to afford nro-
lection to soldiers is a recent inyen-
ton.
One of the newest musical instru-
ments, operated by electricity, repro
duces the notes Of As orchestra per-
formers.
In 1909 there were only four electric
furnaces used in Europe in preparing
steel for castings. There are now
over 400.
New Zealand now has over 2.78O
miles Of railway. Electrification of
certain sections is now under con.
temptation.
A new submarine cable between
England and France has resulted in
telephone communication between
England and Switzerland.
Street lighting has been deye]oped
until many cities boast a Great
White Way" and night is practically
turned into day in the business sec
tons.
1t takes three-tenths OF a second
for a signal to pass over the Q 700
miles of an Atlantic cable.
New York is installing additional
high-pressure motor-driven fire pumps
in two of Its pumping stations.
Electric smelling and refining nro-
cesses are said to produce steel that
is denser and more homogeneous than
open-hearth steel Of the same general
composition.
In 1909 the telegraph and telepbona
companies, together with similar con-
Germs that use electric wires in his
country. expended over $7,0O0No0 In
the purchase of poles.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
FEEDING FOR EARLY SWARMS
Little Honey Gatherers So Stimulated
by Feed That Brood Rearing
Will Be Rapidly Increased.
(By H. F. G~RINsTEAD.)

Ten pounds of sugar fed to the bees
when naples are in bloom will make
them swarm two weeks earlier than
otherwise, and we all know the value
of having the swarms at their best
during white clover and Eastwood
flow. No matter if they have plenty
Of honey, they will be so stimulated
by the feeding that brood rearing will
be rapidly increased. 1t seems that
bees require mor than honey for
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Vegetables for Early PIantinn

Get potatoes, peas and onions into
the gruond just as soon as it is dry
the ground just as soon as it is dry
Is still cold and frosty. These garden
plants are very hardy, and by very
early planting, fresh vegetables may
be had for the table several weeks
ahead of the regular season.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Best Kind.

On a country road two ladies met
a farmer with a load of wood. The
ladies were socially inclined, and one
of them called out ~chirpingly to the
mar on the wagon: What kind OF
wood have you on there?" This here's
wooden wood" was the curt reply
Woman's Home Companion.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Work of Hive of Bees.

A hive of bees will produce $50
pounds of honey in an average sea-
son If they have honey producing
flowers to work on. At the price
honey sells at it can easily be seen
that a few stands of bees will pay.
Bees work well with alfalfa.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
oxen slune to Be shod.

Chester county, Pa, claims to have
a blacksmith's shop where oxen are
slung up in swings and shod in the
old-fashioned way. 1t is believed this
is the only smithy in the state where
oxen are shod in this wav-Exchanse.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Use of Electricity.

The great industries of the country
have been electrified. The woodwork.
ing plants, cotton mills, steel plants,
machine shops and factories Of all
kinds have adopted the electric motor
for power and electric lights for IL.
Elimination.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Not Really So Bad

And suppose" said Miss Gushing.
ton, that while in London you were
at court?" Only once" admitted Mr..
Washington, b~lushing. But | wasn't
and got of with a reprimand."
Newport News
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
What the Backward Child Needs.

The backward child can hardly
ever be helped in a private school,
however excellent it may be, because
what the backward child needs is not
coaching but expert observation and
diagnosis.-From Rheta Childe DORIS
"The Child That Is Different" in the
Century
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Rotation for Garden

Early peas may be followed by eel
cry or cabbage or potatoes, followed
by late beans or corn, thereby getting
several crops from the same ground
each year.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
ELECTRIC MOTOR SAVES TIME
New Hampshire Box Factory Has
Novel Method of Doing Sandpa-
pering-Works Quickly.

S~andpapering by electricity is what
Is being done in a large box factory
located at Ashuelot, N. H.
The work is done by an electric
motor. Fastened to each end of the
motor shafts are two solid wheels to
which has been fastened the sandpa-
per, as shown in the illustration. These
wheels revolve at a high rate of speed
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
THE
WORLD
NEW APPARATUS FOR OCULIST
Swiss Scientist Perfects Electromae-
nets for Extracting Metal Par.
ticles From Eye.

Electromagnets Of special construc-
ton have been made use of for some
time by oculists in extracting metal
particles which accidentally penetrate
the eye. but this apparatus, designed
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Retter Mot 10 rake a Chance.

A California woman 103 years of age
baked a cake in celebration of her
birthday. 1t may be all right. but the
eyesight is not SO good at such an
age. and the old lady might have used
some of her "rheumatiz' medicine for
the favoring extracts.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Natural Dividing Line.

Nature herself has drawn a divid-
ing line between what is appropriate
for men and what for ome There
is no question of superiority or in
observation-disclosures.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Good Roads Essential,

Good roads are absolutely essen
tial. In one county of a western fruit
section, a fruit growers association
says that in one year the bad roads
lost their members over 100000 by
damaging the fruit.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
orderino ouaan Raa

A queen bee may be ordered through
the mail for from 81 to 50. When a
queen dies and the swarm is unable
TO produce another a new queen may
De ordered.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Motor for SEWING Machine,

Even If a house is not wired for
electricity a woman may use a motor
to drive her sewing machine, for a
storage battery driven motor for the
purpose has been invented.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19

tiers the leaves so that the air can
readily pervade them. By dropping
some disinfectant into the chamber
from which the blowers get their sup
ply Of air, this is finely distributed
through the books.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Manure in d

Stable manure will do a lot of good
in the garden. 1t is better there than
in the barns. Potato land will be
especially responsive to stable ma
nure enrichment.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19

ties Of Mr.. Edison from moving pic
ture inventions amounts to $4,000.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Wet Lands.

Working the soil when it is wet will
make 1t coarse and lumpy the whole
season.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19

bolt, and the piece of wire that holds
the notched piece in place is fasten-
ed to the upright piece with screws.
The Penn's Grove record., 1912-04-19
Sandpaperlng Machine.

and do the work in. about one-Quar-
ter. Of the time required to do it by
hand.
This sandpapering Device IS only
one Of the many applications of cleo
tricity in the plant. In all, 80 motors
of varying sizes are used to operate
the plant
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
Mum Not a Football.

Attorney Frank B.. Mum, of New Hartford doesn't propose to be made Q political football of any longer. Two years ago, when he was leading can dldate for the nomination for senator on the republican ticket from the Thirtieth district, he stepped aside, much against his good judgment, for James A. Doughty, of Torrington, who was beaten in practically every town in the district, including Torrington. Now Attorney. Frederick A. Jewell, of New Hartford, fellow townsman of Mum, is figuring on erasing the latter from the political map. Mir. Jewell has caused public announcement, to be made that "he is receptive candidate for the nomination of his party for state senator from the Thirteenth district. |" He IS out for the senatorial nomination and he has received assurances that his candidacy will be favorable to repub- licans in the town of the district.- Waterbury Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
BETSY BLOWS UP

Commissioner MacDonaId's Auto
 Wrecked by GasoIene Explosion.
 While on his way to attend the dedi- cation of new concrete bridge at River ton, State Highway Commissioner James H. Macdonald, of New Haven. narrowly escaped seriously injury on Smith hill, Winsted, Friday night, when the gaso- lene tank of his automobile Betsy" blew up. Commissioner Macdonald and the-other occupants of the car managed to jump out in time. The car was oom- pletely destroyed.
 The new concrete bridge at Riverton had been erected by the state under the supervision of Commissioner Macdonald. Five thousand people had assembled to witness the dedication ceremonies, which were delayed by the accident to the Macdonald automobile. Representa- tive Depnis P. Sullivan, proprietor of the Riverton inn, sent vehicle for the commissioner as soon as it had been learned of the accident.
 The dedication ceremonies, which were the most impressive that Riverton has seen In years. started with Messrs. Mcdonald and Sullivans driving oyer the bridge. The Winsted orchestra, which was lined up nearby, then started to play, and dancing on the bridge was in order until late hour of the night.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
The Thomaston MeeiInR.

The annual meeting of the Litohfeld County AuKlliaries of the H. B.. F. M. will be held in the Congregational church In Thomaston, Wednesday, Sept. 25th at II o'clock. Following is the program:
 Welcome. Reports of Auxiliaries and Junior work in Western Litohfeld County, Mrs. H. Nj. Pratt.
 Secretaries reports of Eastern Litch- field County. Christian Endeavor Work, Miss Mary Hopson.
 Tribute Memorial Service for Miss Mary Hinsdale. Miss Mary Hopson, Mrs Mary G. Adam, Mrs. John Hutch ins. Mrs. w. H. Fairchild Home Secretary. Devotional Service led by Mrs. N. J. Gould.
 Luncheon.
 Afternoon session at o'clock.
 Scripture Reading.
 Prayer.
 Review of the text book, "China's New Day." Mrs. W. H. Phipps.
 Motherhood and Childhood Schools and Hospitals in Turkey. Mrs. J. L. Fowle, Caeserea, Turkey, -|
 Benediction.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
One Moosa at Caucus.

Only one man, w. w. Lowerre, oi Colebrook, who was delegate to the bull moose convention at Chicago, turn. ed up for the progressive caucus called for Thursday afternoon at Colebrook, ac. cording to the Citizen. With two of his daughters and the chauffeur. MT. Lowerre motored to the meeting place, and waited in vain for others to present themselves. Delegates were to have been elected to the state convention. After half hours wait the Lowerre party drove away, and the Taft men who had gathered about could not con- ceal their grins.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
Sentenced for Rigamv.

Joseph L. German, of Bridgeport, charged with bigamy, was sentenced in the criminal superior court Thursday by Judge Howafd J. Curtis to not less than one and not more than three years in state prison. He was arrested in Detroit some time ago by Detective Wall, of Bridgeport. He had three wives, the last one being Lillian Shell, of Bridge DOrt
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
Murdarar Elnctronutad.

Bertram G. Spencer, who as mask ed burglar shot ard killed Miss Martha B. Blackstone at Springfield, on March S1, 1910, paid the penalty for his crime with death by electricity at the Charles town state prison at 12:1S:o2 Tuesday morning.
 Spencer was calm and walked into the death chamber unassisted. As he took hls place before the electric chair he faced the small group of witnesses, looking directly ill front and speaking clearly, with head up:
 II wish to say to the world and the press, were his last words, "that this is not nerve but the love of God which has sustained me. Good night"
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
Fine Stuff. But

Here's one from an exchange, says the Emporla News, that contains its own moral. Said the citizen "Why don't you fire at Jones, as he certainly needs9" "All right" said the newspaper man. And he wrote and read to the citizen an article that was scoroher on Jones. How'll that do ?" Zine Just what that ornery cuss has needed for a long time v' "What are your initials ?" "Why, you're not going to put my name to thatP'' "Why not? You're the man who inspired it." "Yes, but Jones and I are neighbors and have business rela- tions. He'd never speak to me again. Good Lord, man You can't do that, you know p' And then the editor told the citizen in few we'll chosen words some of the things he thought of man who would try to induce newspaper to make and be responsible for an attack which its originator was afraid to fa- ther, and the citizens ears arc burning yet,-Kansas City Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
Endorse Bull Moose.

The republican caucus in Watertown endorsed George A. Harper, leader of the local Bull Moose party, for first selectman. Harper accepted the. .nomlna- tion, although he declared that he was not 8 republican. He will run on both tickets.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
"Has a pnhlisher eyer made You an

"Has publisher ever made you an offer. MT Scribbles?"
 "Oh yes, but his offer was so bellig- erent that I didn't accept lt."-Birm- iugham Age-Herald.
 Like most men, I have my short comings l suppose, but"
 "Oh, it isn't your shortcomings father objects to, it's your long stayinRs. "- London Sketch
 ."What's the matter, my dear H
 "Oh, I'm trying to tell that Gotrox person how perfectly beautiful we think her horrid old wedding present is, ,"- Life.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
Woman Takes Poison

Mrs. Emma Rosinsko died in New Milford Thursday, of a dose of paris green. She had recently been granted a divorce.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
New Serge Dresses
Charmeuse Dresses

particular fabric taken the fashion world by storm and bids fair to be the most popular thing brought out in many seasons We've beautiful dresses-rm looking and stylish Shades plum Copenhagen, brown taupe, black white
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
Wonderfully Good Coats for Girls

Nearly all the hobby coats for this in loose box effect with small collars of the usual type well collars Many styles made from Chnchia Bouce These ideas are carried out in Junior and Misses sizes.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
See the New Separate Skirts

Complete line awaits your inspection consisting of all the styles. You'll find creations in the pannier draped effects with plenty plain tailored eec features being little fuhess Materials plain erges wide wae fancy sipes Scotch mixtures broad cloths corduroys. Price range $500 to $15.00.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-09
MAY HOUSE CURB MARKET
Suggestion for It's Merger with
Consolidated Stock Exchange.

Some members Of the Consolidated Stock
Exchange are inclined 10 believe that n
time tho curb market will he merged Win
their institution the consolidation iualN|-
ing. perhaps. also the Produce ExChaugr.
which would make an exchange VITA
membership Of about 800. which they az
would handle a volume Of transaction. a.
ceediug that of the New York Stock En-
change.
The curb market, in their view. nay
some dav be- Obliged TO find perm tneut
quarters for itself under a roof as is o'-
cupancy OF the street represents no vested
right and some city administration may le-
woke the privilege now enjoyed When that
day comes. they say, the Consolidated will
stand ready to receive them. and unless
tho Stock Exchange shall iuterpose an ~
fsctive obstacle the merger will 30 A.
ranged. the curb members becoming m'w-
h,rs Of the con, olidateC and the euro
stocks. which in these days have 10 pass
the iuspccton Of a listing committee, be-
ing subjected 20 similar examination Piior
10 being admitted to the trading list ~ the
Consolidated
The last sale OF a Consolidated mem. CO.
slip was at i275. in addition 10 whica t'A
new member must pay 500 initiation f"H.
Counting in the cost Of dues and Cratutv
assessments. approxmating 500. Nv
members expenses for the first year voti
be about sl,10o The curb annual dues
have recently been raised from 800 % 60
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-09
SUES HIS DANCE HALL WIFE
Husband Says Her Conduct Has Hurt
Him in Business and Seeks Divorce

william 4. McAdam made In" aCGuant-
ancc Of the young woman whom h" mar
ricd on his nineteenth birthday IN dance
hall in West 10th street. IL the section
Known as Little Concy Island" That was
on December J, 1904 The couple were mar
ried two days later at South Little Falls, y.
Y. Since then, McAdam says. hc and his
family have tried to reform his wife. but
without success, and now he IS suing for
divorce.
MCAdam, who lives at No % West Goth
street, tells In his complaint Of the trouble
he has had BY reason of the conduct OF his
wife. After her alleged misconduct here
McAdam took his wife and two children
last fail 10 BoZcman, Mont, where he "s-
tablished himself in business. There. too
SAYS the husband, Mrs. McAdam conducted
herself in such manner that he was dis
graced and gave up his business enterprise
and brought his family back TO New YORK
He took his wife to the home OF his parents
who tried TO reform her. but they too
failed In the effort
Finally. last January. McAdaT ana his
wife entered into a separation agreement
under which the children of the mdrrlas'
we're given to the custody OF the HUSBAND Z
parents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-09
RECEIVER FOR SANAT0RIUM
Partners Disagree and Make Bit
ter Charges Against Each Other.

Justice Blanchard appointed receiver
yesterday for the Mary Elisabeth Waldron
Sanatorium. At Nos SCI and S63 Lexington
avenue, because the woman after whom IN"
institution Is named and Caroline Brand
her partner in the enterprise, have had
disagreement.
Miss Brand i'm her action alleges that MISS
Waldron assaulted her; that Miss Naldroh
is Of guarr,.lsome nature and is addicted
to the usc Of drugs ana liquor. All thes"
things Miss WaIdron denies. She explains
the alleged assault by saving that MISS
Brand had some keys which she wanted
and in trying to take them her associate
hit her on the hand. The defendant also
saws the plaintiff docs not enjoy go"d
reputation with the medical profession ana
has not given patients I'm the sanatorium
sufficient food
Miss Wadron says she was graduated as
a nurse from Lebanon Hosnita and vas
head nurse at another hospital. The sana-
torium Cor which q receiver Is appointed AZ
ono time had twenty patiou,s and brought
an iucom" of $l."'p \ month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-09
BADLY HURT BY AUTO
East Side Grocer Struck in Front
of His Store.

Henry Epstein. who conducts grocery
a. 30 ~ FIRST avenue. was knocked down
by an automobile in front OF his store last
uiSht and 50 badly hurt that at the Flower
Hospital d was said there was little chance
for his recovery.
The driver Of The machine that struck
Epstein WAS Harry Winner Of 80. 20
East I'M street. Hc surrendered to the po-
lice of tn" East 9Th street station. WINNER
lad passenger with him. and IN" two
were badly cut about tho fac" by broken
glass when WINNER ran TN" machine into
- lamppost At tn" corner Of TN street and
First avenue after striking Epstein. VIM
mor. who disappeared after the accident
said ne would not have run away except
that he was threatened 10y q crowd that
followed him into a saloon. whore he went
10 wash the blood off his face \ charge
Of fcloniou- assault was made against him
WINNER told tn" police that he ran the
car into the lamppost i'm his efforts 10
avoid striking Epstein. other persons said
that WINNER was driving rocklssslv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-09
COMMERCE COURT ATTACKED
Senate Debate Foreshadows
Move to Abolish Tribunal.

Washington, June s.-Senator Poindextcrs
resolution abolishing the Commerce Court
came up IN the Senate to-day. but was not
acted upon. The Supreme Courts decisions
yesterday greatly limiting the powers Of
the court brought on Il spirited debate
Senator Poindexter will fight provision for
the courts expenses in the legislative ap-
preparation bill. The House already has
refused 10 provide for the court.
The discussion Of the motion TO discharge
the Interstate Commerce Committee from
further consideration Of the measure fore
Swallowed a serious effort IN the Senate TO
abolish the court when the legislative ap-
preparation bill comes up. Senator Clapp.
chairman Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mittee and Senator'S Nelson. Brown and
Cummins spoke I'm support of the Poindex-
ter motion, and Senator Bailey opposed IT,.
Mr. Poindrxter contended that II the
Commerce Court was 10 be continued Con-
gross might as we'll abolish the Commerce
Commission for IT'S functions had been null
lifted by the court. The Supreme Court de-
cisions, ne said, had discrcditcd the Com
merCe Court leaving no ground for il to
stand upon. He charged that the railroads
would have special influence upon the
ICourt.
Senator Bailey characterized the bill Of
repeal" as q sort Of legislative recall and
said that II II was 10 he enacted into law II
would render respectable and conservative
the proposition Of an oX-Presdcnt to recall
judges and their decisions"
Senator Clapp said the absolute soundness
Of every objection that was urged TO the
establishment Of the court had been dem
onstrated.
Senator Nelson suggested that, in view
Of the record Of the court, it should be
called 1.-The Court Of Injunctons. rather
than the Court OF Commerce"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-06-09
GERMAN BOATS LEAVE CAPES
Expected Here Early This After
noon-Admiral Returns Thanks.

Fort Monroe. Va, June N-With the
louisiana Rear Admiral Wnslows nag
ship: the Kansas. tn" New Hampshire and
the South Carolina LEADING tn" way. the
German cruiser squadron. composed of the
battle cruiser Moltke and cruisers St"ttiu
and Bremen, commanded by Rear Admiral
won R"bcur- Paschwitz. steamed out Of
Hampton Roads this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock FOR New York. where they should
arrive early SUNDAY afternoon. The oil
GERS and men OF the fleet will be- enter
tanned at Now York for u week, after
which the Moltko and the Stcttin will
steam for home and the Bremen for Bal
timorc.
Several thousand people were here and
badc the Germans farewell While prcpara-
tons for putting to sea- were being made
the bands Of the various American and
German ships. as we'll as the band from
Fortress Monroe. which was on the dock.
played the national airs Of Germany and
the United States.
Before sailing Rear Admiral Won Rcbcur-
Paschwitz requested that the very hearty
thanks of himself. his officers and men b"
extended tn all Of those who contributed
to the entertainment Of the men of the
feet while here.