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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-29

CODY, Wyo. October 29-Charies G.
Gates. who inherited SAC. 600 from his
father. John w. Gates, died suddenly
here yesterday of apoplexy. Drs. Moth
erell and Williamson and other members
of a hunting party with whom he had
arrived September 25 were at his side
when he expired. He was thirty-seven
years old.
Just as lie climbed aboard a private
car that was to bring him to New York
to join his young wife, Gates jovially
said.
Il will be back year from now. l
like this place. 1t is the greatest big
game country on the globe and it will
henceforth be my happy hunting ground"
He fell almost as he ceased speaking.
Strenuous efforts to relieve him were Of
no avail. His sluggish heart gradually
weakened, and finally failed to respond
to strong stimulatiye treatment.
In Happy Mood.
Mr.. Gates had never been In happier
humor than on his arrival here from the
wilds of the hunting field. Although he
had come to join the Prince of Monaco
and Buffalo Bill Cody in a big-game
expedition, the parties failed to meet
But he went ahead with his game killing
at the same speed and fury that he did
at all things. The result was the UNI
wonted exertions weakened his heart
but he had made the biggest killing on
record here.
TT would be hard to beat that" said
Mr.. Gates. as his score of guides and
camp helpers piled the hides and antlers
of ten bull elks. five deer, q grizzly bear
and many other hunting trophies in a
baggage car attached to his train
Earlier in the day he had expressed a
wish to rejoin his wife, who had been
visiting Mrs. John w. Gates. his mother.
in New York. This was the first separa-
ton of any length since their marriage
in September. 1911. She was Miss Flor
ence Hopwood of Minneapolis, Mimi.
and will inherit the vast fortune left
to him by his father, and which. despite
increased.
The body Of Mr.. Gates was removed
to bungalow on the ranch the Gates
party had been occupying.
His Health Impaired.
For some time Mr.. Gates health has
not been good. His ambition to live at
express train speed and various all
ments that required two operations in
the last three years weakened him. But
he would not admit that he was ailing.
Even before the death Of his father in
1911 Gates had reputation as spend
err" He jumped into notice by rushing
across the country from Yuma. Ariz., to
oppose a suit for divorce instituted by
his first wife, to whom he had been mar
ried thirteen years. Despite his protest,
the final decree was granted to her Au-
gust 5, 1911. She later became the wife
of Romeo Miglietta of Florence, Italy,
and died September rs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-29

An oil lease entered into BY the oss9e
Indians and the Prairie OIL and Gas Com.
pany. and covering 100 acres OF Usage
land near Cleveland. Okla. has been ap-
proved by Commissioner Sells Of the In
dian bureau. The terms Of the laass
provide that the company shall pay a
royalty Of ope-sisth OF al the oil pro-
duced and cash benua Of e13x000. This
offered BY any other bid1sr. and rs
bonus 10 the largest ever obtained fse
Sa. QDaGo l0aaA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-29
His Health Impaired.
Makes Record Run.

Following that express train jaunt. in
which he broke the long distance records
by covering 5000 miles in "A hours and
10 minutes. Mr.. Gates invariably went by
special train everywhere and demanded
top speed.
After his second marriage, he began a
million-dollar home in Minneapolis. It Is
not yet completed.
He was a lavish spender and delighted
to give huge tips. At dinner costing
500 he sometimes gave the walters a
thousand-dollar bill and told them to
keep the change. While abroad he tipped
in the Paris and London hotels with
twenty dollar gold pieces
New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-29

local Anthropological Society. held In the
New National Museum building. Or.
Hrdlicka spoke particularly on the tribal
ing particular attention to the anciSuts
who resided on the coast which repre-
sented a high type Of culture in their
age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-29
Tells Of Trip to Peru.

Ir. AIss Hrdlicks- curator Of the divi-
sion Of phy,tcal anthrep0lcgy Of the Ma
tienal Museum. spoke on his recent trip
- Rssu-as EestsrdaEse 0seeane at the
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Change in C. N. E.

Annou ncement was made from New Haven Thursday that August 31 the jurisdiction of General Manager G. W. Clark of the Central New England Rail. way will be extended to cover the opera. sion of trains on that part of the Western Division of the New York, New Haven 6 Hartford railroad lying between Dan. bury and Hopewen Junction, N. Y. in cludlng the engine terminal at the latter place. This means the additional opera tion of large freight terminal in Dan bury, with the yards for car storage, pending freight transfer at Mill Plain. The surveys for the yards were made a year ago and the present plans are not new ones. In the future development of the plan the freight yard will also give terminal facilities to the Westchester 6 Northern road, when it is built from White Plains through Ridgefield, to open us large territory for summer visitors to the state. A encouragement of train runs in the freight service is now looked for. For several weeks the operation of the New Haven tracks affected by this order has virtually been Tn the hands of the Central New England officials.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Speeds of the Stars.

Years of arduous research have re- vealed that the stars nearly all move with specific speeds of from ten to thirty miles per second. our star, the sun, moving about thirteen miles per second. But the rapid stars, those having large proper motions, say, of eight or nine seconds of arc per year, are flying at such terrific velocities that they form class by themselves. Their speeds are between 100 and 600 miles per second. the latter being that of the huge sun Arcturus. The attrac- tion of the quantity of miles in all suns-that is. bodies that are visible to the eye or to photographic plates is totally unable to cause these i'm mense velocities. This shows that the quantity of invisible matter is far greater than that in the 1000o0,000 visible bodies. The quantity of matter able to impart a speed of 100 to 500 miles per second is far beyond all i'm agination. - Edgar Lucien Larkin in New York American.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04

intimate knowledge of the detailed transactions of the New Haven road. It was felt that Howard Elliott the new president, In taking up his new position would require some one upon whom he could rely for such information.
 "Mr. Elliott had fully considered this matter with members of the executive committee of the directors before he ac- cepted the position of president and at the time of the directors meeting in New York, Mir. Elliott arranged to secure the cooperation of his predecessor in assuming his new duties.
 ''Mr. Mellen not only receives a re. tainer from those interested in the New Haven but also will receive the equiva- lent of three years salary as president of the Boston 6 Maine and the Maine Central railroads. MT. Mellen. while president of the New Haven, has also been head of two subsidiary companies, but has been paid no salary, although having the actual responsibility for the operation of these properties"
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
puela In Eranoa.

A large proportion of the duels in France end without bloodshed. When the offense Is not very serious it is agreed beforehand that the words of command shall be given so rapidly that the duelists will not have time to take good aim. Sometimes three shots are exchanged without hit, and then the seconds step in and-"honor is satisfied" At the word "Firer the pistol is raised instantly, and 1t must be discharged not later than the word three" so the speed with which these words are given regulates the time in which it is possible to take aim. There fore the speed with which they are spoken is agreed upon beforehand, this depending upon the seriousness of the duel. The words are timed with a metronome. If the encounter be very serious this is set at the lowest speed, eighty beats a minute, which gives time for taking accurate aim. A speed of 40 beats a minute allows no time for aiming, and therefore is used when the seconds. consider the duel should be made as little dangerous as pos sible.-London Answers.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
curiositiss of Korean Justice.

The Korean judge dispenses justice In the open, and by etiquette only the judge can sit. Every one else must stand, excepting the prisoner and his friends, who are forced to remain in a humble kneeling position with bow ed heads. Until quite recently these trials were always very one sided and shockingly unjust. When d man was brought to a judge 1t was taken for granted he was guilty, and if be did not confess he was tortured and made % do so. Witnesses, too, were openly bribed. In fact. giving evidence for or against an accused person meant a living to a portion of the community, and these witnesses naturally favored those who paid best. Punishments varied. If the prisons were too full and the condemned could not pay a fine they were often given a chance to escape or disappeared by some means. Though these are things of the past, Korean judges. like those of China, possess q poor idea of the sense of justice.-Wide World Maga- zine
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Mir. MeIIen Retained.

The. Boston Transcript Friday says |: "Despite the statement issued by the New Haven railroad that Charles s. Mellen, president, would have no con- nection with that road after tomorrow and would simply give advice from time to time to the new management as re- quested, MT. Mellen will have retainer of $30, 1000 a year for a five-year period. i"
 This retainer, The Transcript says, has been provided by members of the executive committee of the directors. It is understood that this will be paid in a lump sum. The article continues
 "The directors felt that MT. Mellen was entitled to this compensation be- cause of his knowledge not only of the comprehensive schemes which are to be carried out by his successor but of his
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Two Way. to Catch Rabbits.

By the first method you take a lot O salt, mix some pepper with it, strew it on a very hard rock, then watch. The rabbits cum and eat the salt, and the pepper makes 'em sneeze so vilent they bump their noses on the rock till they fall fin a swound and you step up and pop 'em in your bag"
 The other method was to build a bustin' fire in the woods when the snow is plenty. Now, rabbits, you must know, is a mite cold blooded lit- tie critters, so they'll cum and set round it and warm their toes. Well, pretty soon they'll drop or asleep and the ire'll melt the snow into slush. And pretty soon the fire'll die out and the mornin' I'll cum on sharp and Fl freeze the slush into ice and ketch the little critters fast by the paws. Then all you have to do is cum round with yer ax and chop 'em out" - Robert Haven Schauffier in Metropolitan Mag nzine.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Captured by an Drama

There is an old story told of a native of Borneo who, with party, went out to hunt m orang outang to sell to show men. This particular hunter got separated. and at the end of the day was still missing. A search was or ganiEed, and at the end Of the second day he was found high up in tree with an orang outang by his side. A rife shot killed the big ape and then the man descended and told of his strange adventure. He had gone into the river to bathe, and as he came out was seized by the orang and carried to It's lodging in a tree. To his sur prise he was not otherwise molested. What the orang supposed him to be or what would have been the eventual outcome of this strange captivity no one knows, and the hunter willingly gave up the chance of finding out.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
SALISBURY

Mrs. Fred. Seeley and granddaughter, Sharon, spent the weekend in town as the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Fred. Seeley.
 MT. and Mrs. Chas. Whitbeck and son Ward, of Collinsville. were guests of MT. and Mrs. William Whitbeck over the holiday.
 Miss Ethel Sherwood, of Philmont, spent Labor Day at her home here.
 MT. Charles Burtaugue, of Torring- ton, was in town on Labor Day.
 Mrs. Fred. Dunstan and child. of Emans, Pa, are visiting at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Geo. Ashman.
 MT. David Wright, of South Egre- mont, visited his parents, MT. and Mrs. David Hatmaker, on Labor Day.
 MT. and Mrs. Lewis Ostrapder of Waterbury, and MT. and Mrs. Henry Woodruff, of South Egremont, were guests at Mrs. Adam Ostrander's over Labor Day.
 Miss May Finnegan returned to Dan- bury Normal School on Tuesday.
 The Misses Gertrude Hardisty and Julia Finnegan have returned from a visit with friends in Waterbury.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Our War With France,

There was a war. between this coun- try and France soon after the adoption of the constitution, caused by French depreciation upon our commerce. For three years, from 179S to 1900, there was practically a state of war between the two countries, although war was never officially declared by either side. The United States government sent several warships out on the ocean, be- tween which and the French war ves- sells there were several pitched battles, notably that between the Constellation and the Insurgente, in which the Amer ican ship won famous victory" The French "spoliation" difficulties were finally settled by the treaty of Decem- Der, 1901, and the war came to an end.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Our Connecticut Statesmen.

A Washington dispatch to the Hart ford Courant says With the internal revenue collectorship safely filled at last |, the political leaders can turn their at- tention to the federal judgeships, dis trict and circuit.
 One or two Connecticut congressman declare Thomas F. Noone will be ap- pointed district judge, Representative Kennedy insists Noone won't be ap- pointed. One or two others say they ''think" Noone will win, or that Noone would have won if he had been endorsed by Kennedy, or they hint mysteriously at compromise or dark horse.
 The mystery was never thicker than it was after the Connecticut delegation visited President Wilson. Several con- gressmen who were approached declined to say anything, while others referred inquirers to Representative Mahan, who was then on his way to Connecticut. Subsequent events indicated that one reason for the mystery was that nobody knew anything definite to tell. Accord ing to rumor current today, the princi- pal reason for the congressman in going to the front for Noone now is that they do not want to see Democratic National Committeeman Homer Cummings 'uuIullldb6u Uy bu0 ldllur0 Ol NOOu0 bO land the judgeship. However, another report is that the congressman are ln- terested in Noone on their own account, as they originally endorsed him and feel bound to see it through.
 It is believed that Kennedy is willing to compromise on 8 third man if he can prevent Noone's appointment. A. liar rison Hewitt of New Haven, it is under stood, would be more satisfactory to him than Noone. Talk of Samuel J. Fisher is not regarded as authoritative.
 MT. Lonergan hears that there will be an extension of the rural free delivery service at Burnside. He has taken up with the postoffice department certain matters in connection with the opera. tion of 8 postal sub-station in Wise, Smith 6 Comrany's department store in Hartford. A change in the arrange ment is desired.
 A fine photograph bearing the inscrip- ton "To the Honorable Augustine Lonergan, with the compliments of Woodrow Wilson," personally auto graphed by the President, has been pre- sented to the First District congressman, whom Representative Donovan describes as the "handsomest man in the House. '' Lonergan feels proud of the photo and autograph, which came unsolicited.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Four Bad Snakes.

Snakes are much maligned creatures, although they are. for the most part. of considerable value to man. as they live almost entirely on insects and the small rodents that are injurious to crops. Of all the snakes that inhabit North America there are really only four that are dangerous. These are the copperhead. the moccasin, the rat tlesnake and a little snake known as the coral snake. Of course there are number of different species of the rat tier tabout thirty, but they inhabit different parts of the country and are all to be known from the fact that they rattle" when approached. All the rest of our snakes are harmless.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
A Question of Degree.

On q writ of error to the supreme court of one of the states counsel for plaintiff in error sharply criticized the rulings of the trial judge. When the counsel for the defendant began his reply the following took place:
 May 1t please your honors, before finish my argument, I think I can show you that the trial judge was not as crazy as counsel on the other side would make him out to be-"
 By member of the court: Let me understand you-you admit the fact of insanity of the trial judge, but deny its degree r-Case and Com ment.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
FISH AND GAME APPOINTMENTS
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an efficient corps of assistants, the special protectors. MT. Shine hopes to make our county as law-abiding, in the fish and game line. as any in the State, and it is hoped that all who know of violations of any nature, will report them either to MT. Shine or to the Commissioner, O. H. Pease, Canaan, immediately. By doing so they will be conferring 8 favor upon not only the whole sporting community but all interested in the protection and conservation of wild life. The inform ant may rest assured of the strictest secrecy in all matters of this nature, and no fear need be entertained that the source of the information will ever be divulged.
 It is the intention of the new Board of Fisheries and Game to see that their wardens and protectors do everything within their power to enforce the fish and game laws, and to show no partial ity or fevoritism in the execution of their duties.
 For the benefit of those who may not be familiar with the statutes we will state that wild ducks and geese shall not be taken except with gun fired at arms length without rest, nor from a boat propelled otherwise than by hand, nor from any floating device used to conceal the hunter, if more than fifty feet from shore or natural growth of grass or flags. They shall not be taken in the night season from an hour after sunset until an hour before sunrise. If taken in vio- lation they shall not be brought ashore, sold or possessed. The penalty is $1 to $50 for each bird or part of bird taken in violation of the law.
 The shooting season for wild ducks and geese, which opened last Monday, does not permit of the killing of wood duck. These birds are protected by law, and are not to be killed at any season for the next six years, or until Sept. 1, 1919.
 Among the ylolations most common at this season are Sunday shooting, hunt ing without license, shooting song birds, hunting or fishing out of season, taking fish under legal length or more than the legal number. setting snares for birds or animals. smoking out gray squirrels or rabbits, using fire. dynamite or other explosives, for taking animals, birds or fish. shooting ducks or geese later than an hour after sunset, and other illegal practices explained in the little abstracts of the latest laws, which may be obtained from any town clerk in the State. These little leaflets contain the gist of the fish and game laws, in few words. and we would suggest that everyone who expects to shoot or fish. get copy and study it-it may. save trouble.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Bella of Old Enoland.

To one sixteenth century visitor at least the English seemed to be a na- ton of bell lovers. This was Paul Hentener. German, who wrote of his travels in this country during the reign of Queen Elizabeth. "The Eng lish," he said, "excel in dancing and music, for they are active and lively, though of a thicker make than the French. They are vastly fond of great noises that fill the air, such as the firing of cannon, drums and the ring ing of bells, so that in London 1t is common for a number of them, that have got glass in their heads. to go into some belfry and ring the bells for hours together for the sake of exer- cise."-London Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Pnatal Ratna In 1a3O.

According to a table of the post of- fees fin the United States as they were Oct. 1. 1880, the whole number of of fees in the United States was S,610. The rates of postage established by congress in 1925 were: On a single let ter composed of one piece of paper for any distance not exceeding thirty miles, a cents; over thirty miles and not exceeding eighty miles, 10 cents; over eighty miles and not exceeding 15o. 121a cents; over 150 miles and not exceeding 400, 1894 cents; over 400 miles, % cents; letter composed of two pieces was charged double these rates; of three pieces triple and four pieces quadruple these rates. For newspapers the rate was l cent for 100 miles and IF cents for over 100 miles
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Our Tobacco,

In America, up to the time of the Revolution, nearly all the tobacco was grown in Virginia, Maryland and the Carolinas. New England began the commercial growing of tobacco about 1860, but, finding the industry unprofit- able, it Ianguished, and was finally dis continued. Early In the nineteenth century tobacco planting became the chief pursuit in Kentucky and Ten nessee, and continued to be the main crop In VNginia and Maryland. Con- necticut took up the culture of the plant about 1890, and eastern Pennsyl- vania, central New York, the Miami valley of Ohio and southern Wiscon- sin followed.-Washing Star.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Musical Plauiarist.

Victor Herbert, the composer. once said of a musician whose work he dis liked:
 "The prophecy that was made about this chap in his boyhood has come true. Tn his boyhood hls mother said of him:
 "'Oh, he's such a remarkable child a perfect prodigy. in fact. He remem- bers every tune he hears'
 "'Well. wellv said a pianist who was present.
 "Tsn't that a very rare and val uable faculty? his mother asked.
 "Tt isn't rare,' said the pianist, but it's certainly valuable. It will prob ably enable him to become in after years successful composer
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Squared Accounts.

A dispute once arose between an English landlord and his tenant. The latter had given notice to quit, but would not put bill in his window to say this house was ''To Be Let"
 To make matters worse, they went to law about 1t. The judge. having heard the case, made an order for the de- fendant to put a bfl up within four teen days.
 The landlord was so overjoyed at his victory that on the fourteenth day he took a friend with him around to the house to chafr his tenant. The bill was up in the window plain enough, but under it was another bill, which ran as follows:
 Cause of leaving-bad drains"
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Dead Authors.

Accepted handbooks and histories of American literature pay too much at- tention to doubly dead worthies, whose books are not interesting and miss or but timidly acknowledge con- temporary excellence. There is a way of accounting for 1t. Every genera tion, except the more independent spir- its in it, looks with too Chinese rever- ence upon its ancestors.-John Albert Macy in Spirit of American Literature
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Fathers Reason.

Young Harold was late in attend ance for Sunday school, and the min lster inquired the cause.
 'I was going fishing, but father wouldn't let me-" announced the lad.
 That's the right kind of n father to have" replied the reverend gentle man. Did he explain the reason why he would not let you go?'
 ''Yes, sir. He said there wasn't bait enough for two."-Harper's Magazine.