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Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
Forgot the Clerks.

It has been discovered that through an oversight the general assembly at the last session failed to pass resolution making appropriation for the iudexing of the journals of the senate and of the house, says the Hartford Times. It has been customary Tn the closing days of the session to pass resolution appropri- ating $500 to each clerk for the work of indexing. In the confusion which ex- isted in both houses for some days owing to the glut of measures, the resolution was not prepared by the clerks, and there was no one Tn .he house interested enough in the matter to attend to it The work of indexing the journals is tedious, and exacting in the care which 1t demands from those engaged in it. The journal would be useless without the index and hence the necessity of having it completed. The clerks will not, of course, neglect the performance of the work simply because the general assembly failed to provide their compen- sation. It was at first suggested that the board of control could be asked to make an appropriation for the purpose.
 But the board of control has not the power to make new appropriations. Its authority is restricted. The board can only supplement appropriations which have been made by the general assembly. The only thing that can be done to save the clerks from the loss occasioned by the omission of the legis- lature of 1915 comes in and ask 1t for the money which the clerks will have earned. There does not seem to be any doubt but what the legislature of 1915 will make up the deficiency caused by the neglect of their predecessors of 1918.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
Fined for Killing Wild Geese.

Secretary Pease, of the Fish and Game Commission, has received the report of the arrest and conviction of one Thomas Brennan, of Greenwich. for shooting wild geese that had flown from the preserve of Edward Thompson Seton, who had procured them from the South. A number of the birds had flown away. when set at liberty, and were shot by Brennan near the Mianus river. Bren- nan pleaded guilty and was fined $15 and costs, the whole amounting to $45.41. The game warden who made the arrest, Wilbur Smith, reports that according to this court decision, "these wild fowl may be shot by any one as wild game, after the hunting season opens, s,should they stray from the owners property"
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
A Worthy Cause.

An old fashioned Country Fair will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1918 from 1 to o'clock on the grounds of Miss E. D. Bininger, Hill Top, Litchfield, about one mile east of the post office. for the purpose of securing sewage plant at the farm of the Connecticut George Junior Republic Assn. There will be all kinds Of exhibits. shows of small cattle, ponies, chickens, etc. moving pictures, sports, base a ball game, race for boys under 16, open to all, with prize shoot ing gallery, Aunt Sally, Punch and Judy, fortune teller, etc. Music will be furnished by a band. Refreshments will be served all the afternoon at reason able prices. Parking places will be fur nished for carriages and automobiles. A large attendance is hoped for, as there is no more worthy cause to be helped than the work of making good citizens for the State, such as the Connecticut George Junior Republic Association does, This organization needs only to be wide. ly known to receive the recognition that is its due. This fair will help to spread that knowledge far and wide.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
AUTOMOBILE HOG
BrutaIIy Slapped Boy Bridge-Tender's
 face When Asked for Fee.

BrutalIy Slapped Boy Bridge e-Tender's
 face When Asked for Fee.
 The cowardly and brutal act of an automobile road-hog gentleman, at the toll-br1dge Sunday, deserves special men, tion, and the gentleman in question richly deserves a cow-hidlng. He was driving a Ford car bearing Massachu- setts tag, and was accompanied by @ passenger. On approaching the toll bridge. young Hugh !Oorcoran, who was in attendance, stepped to the roadside and politely asked for the customary fee as the auto passed. Instead of either stopping or paying, the road-hog gentle man gave the boy vigorous slap in the face and sped on and over the bridge. The boy took the number of the car and reported the conduct of the brutal driver to Lawyer Roraback. from whom the ruffian may hear, later.
 The number of the car, as taken by Young Oorcoran, was 41028, Massachu- setts.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
The Salisbury Fair.

This is the last word on Salisbury Fair on Labor Day. Preparations are completed for the largest and best exhib- ition of the kind ever held in this part of Litchfield County. Judging from the enthusiasm that has been aroused in this whole locality. it Is expected (weather permitting that thousands of people will attend the fair and enjoy a pleasant and profitable day at small ex- pense.
 As already announced far and wid 0 the stock show will open at 9:30 a. m. the domestic exhibit at 10:3o and the horticultural exhibit at 12. The athletic events, consisting of foot races, jumping. pole-vaulting, novelty events, 20 men in a giant tug.of-war. baseball game, etc, will begin at 1:30. The midway will contain absolutely no objectionable features, but will afford vast amount of amusement.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
RAILROAD REPORT

Figures tor the Quarter Show ConaoK-
 dated is Not Yet Busted"
 The report of The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company for the quarter ending June Soth, 1918, shows Operating Revenues of SIS, ,s67,- 799.4 .43, an increase of sse, FIG. .96, as com pared with the corresponding quarter of 1919.
 The Operating Expenses were si2, ,1sb.- 1sS.45, an increase of st, ,223, ,s2e.72-
 The Net Operating Revenue was a. ee2, ,6o5.9s, decrease of sl, ,l27, ,11s.7o
 Net Revenue from Outside Operations decreased s405, ,476.46.
 Taxes decreased SOS. .11o.36.
 Other Income increased s594, ,89o.eI.
 The Gross Corporate Income for tho quarter this year was sto.ooe, 185. .4S, n decrease of ss34, ,7s7.s5.
 Interest, Rentals, etc, increased ST. 43S, ,o67.S0.
 The Net Corporate Income for the quarter this year was s5,060, 932. "a. against 1888, ,7ss. .67, for the same quar- ter of 19l2, decrease in Net Corporate Income of s2. .272, ,s55.75.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
MISS HOY A MISSIONARY
Former Canaan Teacher Takes Up
 Work in China.

Former Canaan Teacher Takes Up Work in China.
 Miss Gertrude B. Hoy, who was a teacher in the Canaan High School last year, is to sail from San Francisco, Sep tember 10, for China, under appointment as missionary of the Reformed Church in the United States.
 Miss Hoy is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William E. Hoy of the China mis- sion of the above church. She was born in Tokyo. Japan, while her parents were missionaries in that country.
 Eight years ago she came to this coun. try to study and was graduated from Hood College, Frederick, Maryland.
 A farewell service to Miss Hoy was given in the Chautauqua Auditorium, Mt. Gretna, Penn, Sunday, August 8. Addresses were made by pr. Joseph H. Apple, president of Hood College and Mrs. D. A. Miller, of the circle of friends, who guarantee Miss Hoy's support. The charge to the mlssionary-elect was given py Du' Josepn- u. beLnDeIBeT' IIedsuIeE of the Board of Foreign Missions, and the consecration service was conducted by Rev. A. R. Bartholomew, secretary of the Board. Miss Hoy also made an address.
 Miss Hoy is very pleasantly remem- bered by Canaan people as young lady of gracious manner, who made many friends in the community. They recall her deep interest in missions and her most interesting talks in the various churches and homes of Canaan. She will be followed to her new work by the best wishes of all who came to know her.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
OF INTEREST TO HUNTERS
SeasonabIe Hints for the Benefit of | SportSmen.

SeasonabIe Hints for the Benefit of
 Sportsmen.
 About 300 young English pheasants are to be liberated in Litchfield county this fall, and the first consignment of 90 was received by Commissioner O. H. Pease, at Canaan, Wednesday. These birds were liberated in Kent, Merwins- vile and Norfolk, on protected tracts where they will be less liable to be kill ed when the shooting season opens, Oct. 8. It is hoped the hunters will further their own interests by endeavoring to spare these young birds during the open season, that they may be left to breed next year.
 The open season on wild ducks, geese and brant, also shore birds. plover, snipe, sandpiper, mud-hen and gallinule begins next Monday, Sept. 1. The open season on rail begins Friday, Sept. 12.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
ENGINEER KINGsLEY'S SON KILLED
Struck by Afternoon Express on
 Trestle Near Ashley Falls.


 Fred Kingsley, the veteran engineer of the Berkshire division, who has been connected with the road for 49 years, has heavy load of grief to bear in the death of his youngest son, Charles Wright Kingsley, who was killed by the south bound express, at Ashley Falls, Friday afternoon. According to the story, as told by the Pittsfield Eagle, the young man, in company with his parents, his sister, Mrs. Clifford Waugh and her three children, all of whom lived in Pittsfeld. went to Ashley Falls Friday morning to spend the day with Henry Joyner and family, who are relatives. Shortly after dinner the young man went for a walk down the trolley tracks of the Berkshire road which run parallel to the steam road. He stopped a few then proceeded from the trolley tracks over on to the steam road. In crossing trestle which spans marshy parcel of land, the express suddenly rounded a curve going, it is estimated, at the rate of 55 miles an hour as it makes no sta tion stop at Ashley Falls. It is thought that he became confused and did not have chance to jump from the track. He was hit by the train and thrown about twenty-five feet against gate. Death was instantaneous as his neck was broken and his skull fractured. The accident happened about seven minutes after he had left his relatives and 1t was while they were sitting on the lawn in the Joyner yard they were notified of the sad news.
 Medical examiner J. B. Beebe of Great Harrington was summoned and after viewing the remains, the body was taken by Undertaken Culver to his rooms in Great Harrington and Saturday after noon were brought to his home in Pitts field. sn7@,
 Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon at 9 o'clock from the house and were in charge of A. E. Van Os- trand, reader of the Christian Science church. Besides his parents the young man is survived by sister, Mrs. Clifford Waugh of Albany and brother, +. L. Kingsley of Springfield.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
Power Plant Crippled.

The Berkshire Power Company's plant has been crippled for two or three days by reason of the breaking of an lmpor. tant part of the big engine, which had been doing the work at the plant because of the scarcity cf water ill the river. The break occurred just before midnight Monday night, and since that time the power has been shut off, except as the days accumulation of water provides sufficient power to run the lights, at night. The broken part of'the engine is being rebuilt, at Providence, and work on it is being rushed.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
That Automobile Directory.

But the answer is always the same. If there are to be automobile directories they should be issued as frequently as possible. The Hartford Courant sug- gests that they be issued monthly and sold to subscribers for a nominal amount and for the publication to carry adver- tisements. This policy, says the Cour- ant, "might be made into little gold mlne for the state." That something will have to be done to simplify the prob lem is apparent. At present the direct ory is interesting but not important. - New Haven Journal Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
Mrs. Eldrldpe Here.

Mrs. Carre Fuller Eldridge is at her fathers, here, for few days visit. MT Eldridge, who has been promoted to the superintendency of schools at Seekonk and Blackstone, Mass, is at present opening the schools in his former field, 'round about North Adams, to which his successor has not yet been appointed. He will complete the work in North Adams this week, when with Mrs. Eld. ridge, he will go to Blackstone and See konk, and establish their home probably III Pawtucket, R. I.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
HORSE sTRANGLED
Joseph S. Adams Favorite Dobbia
 

Joseph S. Adams Favorite DobbiR
 Meets Pathetic Death.
 A favorite horse belonging to Joseph s. Adam met death few days ago in a peculiar manner. He managed to turn himself in his stall, and work his way into the adjoining stall, when the hi tch- rope got caught in the dividing wall in such a manner as to shut on his wind. The animal made strenuous efforts to free himself, but the more he struggled, the tighter the halter drew. MT. Adam, who was in the house, heard the strug- gling, and went to the stable to investi- gate. The horse was then down and making feeble efforts to breathe. Mir. Adam cut the rope. but too late to save the horse, which gave one last gasp, and died.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
Don Catches Woodchucks.

J. B. Rhoades's big dog. "Don" has a habit of going away Into the lots and woods, all by himself, on personally con. ducted hunting tours, and bringing home woodchucks. He may be seen often trotting through the streets carrying a woodchuck in his mouth. Don never seems to have any other use for his game than to bury it somewhere in the viii lage sometimes near his home and sometimes in some remote spot, which so far as is known, he never visits again. He evidently catches woodchucks just for the fun of it.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
Party For Miss Wilcox.

Fourteen ladies played five hundred at the residence of Mrs. Eugene Rowe on Tuesday afternoon, from to o'clock, the occasion being @ farewell party in honor of Miss Minnie Wilcox, given by her West Main street friends.
 The house was tastily decorated with cut flowers, and the occasion was greatly enjoyed by all present, although much regret was expressed by the ladies at the loss of one of their number. A depar- ture from the usual order of affairs was made by presenting the prize, beautiful sterling silver tomato server, to the guest of honor instead of the lady having the highest score.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
Hustling Winsted,

MT. E. P. Jones, the hustling presi- dent of the Winsted Business Mems As sociation. was a caller in town Monday, on his way to the Berkshires. He re- ports that his association will hold spe- cial meeting, next week, to initiate del- egation of fifty bran new members. They have the proper spirit, over there, ing progressiveness of the town, business wise and otherwise. And the lion $ share of credit IS due to president Jones.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
"Within the Law.

At the Mahaiwe Theatre, Great Bar. rington, Saturday afternoon and even- ing, August 30, "Within the Law" Bay ard Veiller's tremendously successful melodrama, which ran for an entire sea- son at the Eltinge Theatre, New York City, will be seen. This four-act play which made the fame of its author in a single night, tells an absorbing story of modern conditions in New York life, and has received the public endorsement not only of the President, but of prominent men and women identified with htera- ture, art, politics and the drama. Among those who have lent their names as a guarantee of the worthwhile qualities of MT. Veiller's up-to-date play, may be mentioned besides Woodrow Wilson, Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont, Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch, the suffrage leader; Julius Hamburger, Sheriff of New York County; David Belasco the great theatrical producer; Geo. s. Dougherty, police commissioner of New York, and every
 dramatic critic in the metropolis.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28

fostered no am mbltion for personal recog- milton, he was always active and infiu- ential in the councils of the democratic party, and had been a selectman of the town for more than.a generation, having the longest record of service in that ca pacity than any other man who ever held the office. He was thoroughly hon. est, and, while he was selectman, labored for the interests of town, giving freely his own services and those of hIs teams when necessary, at a sacrifice. For many years he acted as clerk of the board of selectmen.
 In 1885 he served as representative in the legislature, where he made a clean, honorable record. Once before, about 34 years ago. his name was prominently and unexpectedly brought into a demo- cratic caucus for the representative nomi- nation as a result of an uprising of the younger element of the democracy against the old regime. This "upris ing" was practically led by MT. Fergu- sons son, T. Irving, now of Bridgeport, who, with a number of other young democrats, was inclined to resent the disposition of the old-liners to keep all the best town offices in the ring" and ignore the younger element. The
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Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
Reckless Autoist Fined.

John Eckstrom. of Georgetown, who on August ran his automobile upon the sidewalk in Main street, Norwalk, striking Miss Antoinette Kroger, was Monday morning fined $1O and costs, to. talling $20.41, by Judge E. M. Lockwood The autoist, the testimony showed, took the corner at high speed and mounted the sidewalk, being prevented from go- ing into the Norwalk river by an iron railing.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
$10O FINE ; TEN DAYS IN JAIL
Penalty for Reckless Auto Driving while
 Intoxicated.

TGndlly TOT nGChIeSS FNOtO "tbC
 Intoxicated.
 A Stanley steamer automobile, driven at high speed, in a zig.zag course, by a drunken chauffeur, was the sensation of the village, Sunday. The driver had three little girls in his car, besides an other man who was likewise intoxicated.
 The machine was raced through the streets several times during the day, and an effort was made at one time to locate Deputy Sheriff Rhoades, by phone with the object of having the drunken driver put under restraint. He escaped collision with other vehicles by sheer good luck, and imperilled every other auto and team on the road. He held up the afternoon express train south, on the Pease crossing, by stalling his en- zine at that spot, and continued his crazy course after that experience.
 The next day, in the afternoon, he was again zig-zagging over the roads, still drunk, and drivers of other ma chimes were keeping sharp eye out for him and ready at any moment to go into the ditch or up a tree if he hove ill sight.
 The climax came Monday afternoon, at about 5 o'clock, when report came that Stanley steamer No. 16498 had jam med itself between the iron railing of the bridge near H. E. Lyles's. and the bridge planking, and nothing but the railing, and continued good luck, had saved it from plunging off into the riv- or. The forward left side wheel was so firmly wedged that ''jack" was re- uuired to release it. The driver, Luke Richmond, of West Cornwall, left the car and came into the village, with his companion, and was arrested and locked up by Sheriff Rhoades. MT. Jones, of the Fire-proof Garage, went to the scene, extricated the machine, which was not seriously damaged. and brought it to his garage, Richmond secured bondsmen late as night and was liber-. ated, to appear for trial before Justice Ford yesterday morning. His bonds men were Messrs. Wickwire, Preston and Shearer, of Cornwall. "a" s@
 At the hearing, yesterday morning, Richmond pleaded guilty the charges of intoxication and driving an automobile recklessly while intoxicated. He said he had not been intoxicated before in 15 years. "Oop'' O'Donnell. of West Corn made speech to the court, vouching for the good character of MT. Richmond.
 Attorney J. Clinton Roraback, for the state, recommended fine and the revo- cation of Richmonds automobile li- cense.
 Justice Ford, in announcing verdict, said it was becoming altogether too com mon for drunken automobilists to run recklessly through the streets, to the peril of the public, and stated that the law was specific in it's provisions. He said the law prescribed a penalty for the offenses charged, of $500 fine and 60 days in jail, but he would impose fine of $1OO and 10 days in jail.
 MT. Roraback suggested that the jail sentence be suspended, but the Justice refused to change his verdict.
 MT. Richmond took an appeal and his former bondsmen were recognized as security in $500, for his appearance at the October term of the Superior Court.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28
MIR. FERGUSON'S FUNERAL
Aged Citizen Buried in Family Plot in
 Lower Cemetery.

Aged Citizen Buried in Family Plot in Lower Cemetery.
 The funeral of MT. William J. Fergu- son, who died Wednesday, Aug, 90, was held at his late residence on West Main Street, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock Church. conducting the exercises. Un- dertaker Lasher had charge of the arrangements. A considerable number of MT. Ferguson's old-time neighbors and friends were present to pay their last tribute of respect. The services consisted of scripture readings, there being no funeral sermon or re- marks. At the close of the service 8 quartet composed of Mrs. Ella Burns, Mrs. George P. Hardeubergh. Mir E. S. Pease and MT. John Armstrong, sang "Abide with Me-
 The pail bearers were Messrs. George P. Hardenbergh, Allyn Fuller, O. T. Vosburgh, John s. Reed, Lester Adam and E. l.. Roberts. Interment was in the family plot in Lower Cemetery.
 Among the out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral were, MT. and Mrs T. Irving Ferguson, and Mir. and Mrs. William T. Ferguson, of Bridgeport; Mir. and Mrs. Arthur Partridge, of New Milford {; Mrs. Ida Ferguson Partridge, son and daughter, of Oneco, Conn Rollin M. Rood and daughter, of South Manchester Lura Ferguson, of Corning, N. Y, and Mrs. Agnes Camp. of Great Harrington.
 The floral tributes were numerous and beautiful.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28

MT. William J. Ferguson, who died Wednesday of last week at the advanced age of 88 years and months, after spending practically his whole life in this town, was a gentleman of the old school, descended from sturdy New England stock and inheriting the sterl- ing attributes that figure in the best traditions of sturdy New England ancestry.
 His opportunities for acquiring an education were limited to few years in the common schools, which in those days were decidedly meager in their capabilities for imparting knowledge to the youth; at the age of IA he left school, to begin earning his own living. But he was natural student and omniver- ous reader, with a retentiye memory and unusual mental faculties, and from boyhood he made his mind storehouse of information on every subject that in- terested him, and his self-acquired eiu. cation covered a wide range. He kept fully abreast of the times and was an entertaining conversationalist, showing keen perception of men and events.
 He always evinced lively interest in the politics of the country. and was re- markedly we'll posted with regard to the rscords and achievements of the country's great men and politicians. While he was in uo sense an office seeker and
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28

Do understand that the home team won by default ?"asked the visitor in the outer office.
 "Yes by de fault of de home pitcher" explained the office boy.-Buffalo Ex- press.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28

Bobby-"Ma, you said that shouIdn't eat that piece of cake in the pantry-that it would make me sick"
 Mother-"Yes, Bobby"
 Bobby (convincingly)-"But, ma, it hasn't made me sick. Pluck.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28

Flubdub-"What do you consider the most delicate form of f1attery?"
 Cynicus-"Telling a married man he doesn't look 1t. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28

Darn those cats.''
 Don't shoot, Abner. think the one with the contralto voice is our Tabby. " Pittsburgh Post.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-28

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