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Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
BURGLARY AT TWIN LAKES

Three Men Enter Roberts Store and
 Get $2O.
 Deputy Sheriff Rhoades was notified by telephone Tuesday afternoon to be on the watch for three men, supposed to have burglarized and robbed the store of A. F. Roberts 6 Co.,, at Twin Lakes, and who, it was thought, might be on board the 4:10 train going east.
 The officer met the train at this sta tion but no such gentlemen as described by the Twin Lakes clerk. were on board. It was reported that the clerk at the store had locked up the building, tempo rarily and rowed across the lake, on busi- ness. On his return he found that the place had been entered and the cash drawer rifled of about $20.
 He remembered that three young men had been seen lounging about the place and at once suspected they had com. mitted the burglary. He was able tc give far description of the fellows and reasoned that they would probably walk as far as Blake's Summit and there take the train east.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
TAKEN AT PISTOL POINT
Joseph Hines who Broke Jail Twice
 Captured by Ike Hornbeck.

Joseph Hines who Broke Jail Twice,
 Captured by Ike Hornbeck.
 Constable I. F. Hornbeck received word, by telephone, from Litchfield. Saturday evening, that Joseph Hines had broke jail agaln. Hines was ar rested last fall for refusing to pay his poll tax, in Falls Village, and sentenced to 30 days in jail. He had served about half his time, when he broke out and made his way to Wassaic, N. Y. Depu- ty Sheriff Rhoades went over and got him, and had to fight him to get him into the Canaan lookup. He was sen- tenced to serve one year in jail for break ing out. Four months of that sentence had been served when, last Saturday, as he was moving the lawn, on the jail grounds, under a keeper, he suddenly dropped his mower, jumped down an em- bankment, swam the river and reached the " tall timber" leaving the keeper to go back and send out an alarm.
 Constable Hornbeck, immediately on being notified. went to the house of John Billings, where he felt confident Hines would eventually show up. It was not until Sunday evening, however, that Illness arrival was reported to the con- stable. A posse was organized. as it was believe the man would not submit to ar- rest without fight, and the house was surrounded. Hornbeck and John Bartle went in at the front door, while Ed. House, Reuben Alseph and John Bur nance stood guard at the back door and windows to prevent escape by those means. | Hines attempted to evade his pursuers by retreating to dark room, but Horn- beck followed him in, with Bartle, and at the point of revolver forced him to submit He was inclined to resist at first but quickly changed his mind. at sight of the gun.
 He was hand-cuffed and as Hornbeck would take no chances of the prisoner escaping again while in his custody, he was taken in Bartle's automobile and re- turned to Litchfield and replaced behind the bars the same night. It is likely his second escape will result in still fur ther lengthening the term which he must serve.
 After making his escape, Saturday night. he told Hornbeck, he got lost on the mountain, and had eaten nothing until he reached Billings's house Sunday night
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
Masons to Go to Church.

Sunday, the 22d, will be Masonic Sun day in Pilgrim Church, the members of Housatonic Lodge and of Esther Chap ter, O. E. S., having been invited by Rev. MT. Gillette, some weeks ago, to at- tend special service in the afternoon of that day. Since the date was set, however. MT. Gillette's European tour was organized, which necessitates his absence during the present month and July. Arrangements have been made, between MT. Gillette, and MT. Travis, pastor of the Methodist church. whereby MT. Travis will preach the sermon to the Masons. He is member of the frater- nifty and will undoubtedly give his brethren a discourse that will be particu- larly interesting. He will take for his text, "I am Instructed" Rev. Mir Dubois. of West Stockbridge, Master of the West Stockbridge lodge and an off, ficer of the Massachusetts Grand Lodge, is expected to be present and participate in the services, which will be held in the afternoon, at 8 o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
Railroad Wins.

The New Jersey Supreme court re- gently dismissed suit against the Penn sylyania railroad company for the death of the banker, Lewis O. Green, of Nor walk, Conn.,, who was killed in 1910 at the Elizabeth, N. J., station. He was thrown down by the violent wind creat- ed by passing express, and Justice Adams in dismissing the case incident. ally gave what shoubd be warning to the public: C My conclusion is that to stand at a point within three feet of a train passing at rate of 90 feet sec. ond is to occupy position of danger, none the less real because it is in visible and the cause of which is not exactly defnable."
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
Sedgwick Monument.

Secretary D. Q. Kilbourne, of the Sedgwick Monument Commission of Connecticut, has issued the following "The Sedgwick Monument Commission on behalf of the State of Connecticut having completed the erection of an Equestrian Monument upon the Battle field of Gettysburg, Pa, to the memory of General John Sedgwick, gives notice that dedicatory ceremonies and the transfer of the monument to the War Department will take place on Thurs. day, June 19, 1913, at II o'clock a. m.
 "The Commission trusts many will be able to be present and participate in pay ing tribute to the memory eff the gallant commander of the Sixth Army Corps upon that famous field"
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
increased Valuation.

. Town Clerk Fuller has received from Tax Commissioner Corbin statement showing the increased valuation of the various towns ln the state for purpose of state and county taxation. It shows that the valuation of North Can aan's grand list has been increased. for these purposes, by $l95, 900. This. added to the grand list as compiled by the town assessors-$l. .S70, ,24s--amounts to Sl, ,495.. PAS.
 The Falls Village (Canaan) increase iS $75. 900. Sharon $500, 900, Cornwall s5o,- 900, New Milford 8, ,500, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
BYRON ROOD SUICIDE
Slashes Wrist With Knife and Takes
 Big Dose of Opium.

Byron N Rood, living between Clay ton and Canaan Valley. committed sui eide, Tuesday afternoon. He was found lying on bed, at about o'clock and Dr. o. w. Camp. medical examiner, was summoned The doctor found that Mir. Rood had taken an overdose of some drug opium, to which he was addicted-whtch was doubtless the cause of death. In order to make doubly sure, Rood had punctured an artery ill his wrist with pen-knife, which had bled profusely, though Dr. Camp thinks the wound would not have been fatal if the drug had failed to do it's work.
 He had been in low spirits for a long time, for various reasons, and it was thought some time ago that his worrles had unsettled his mind to some extent.
 On examining the body Dr. Camp found bunch of money containing $985 in bills, some of which, judging by ap- pearance, he had carried for number of years.
 Deceased leaves a widow, five daugh- ters, one of whom is Mrs. Elisha Bene- dict, of this village three sons, and several grandchildren. He was born in this town in 1848. the son of the late Warren Rood. His mother was a Ferguson, and both families were descended from the early settlers of the town, especially the Rood Street district and belonged to the sturdy responsibility Byron was educated in the common and select schools of the last generation and was farmer all his life.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

lntereresting Program for Exercises
 in Town Hall Tonight. The commencement exercises of Ca- naan High School will be held this even ing in Town Hall, at o'clock. The program is as follows
 Invocation. Song. "June," James Russell Lowell. P. A. Schneider Address, Rev. l.. E. Travis Song, Sweet and Low, "Tennyson.
 H. A. Matthews Presentation of Class Memorial,
 Donald Gaylord, n Acceptance on behalf of School,
 Nelson Parsons, 'lt Presentation of Diplomas. ...
 E. s. Roberts. Chairman of
 School Committee Song, "The Lake" Franz Abt Benediotion -s.# Glass Roll: Grant Charles Carter, Mary Phoebe Fitch, George Loreuze Fitch, Donald Peck Gaylord, Kenneth Crawford Hart. Clara Emma Merchant. Helen Adella Osborne, Olive Mabel Rood, Ina Elizabeth Triesohmann.
 The Glass Motto is Work and Win" Glass oolors, Gold and White.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
MIR. GILLETTE SAILS
Left Boston Saturday for Two Months
 European Trip.

ESit OOStOh odIuTudf TOT tWo "onhHS
 European Trip.
 Rev. E. O. Gillette started Friday for Boston to sail, the next day, on the steamer "Bohemian," of the Leyland line, for Europe, to be absent two months. During his stay abroad he will visit England, France, Belgium, Hol- land, Germany, the Rhine and Switzer- land, taking the great World Sunday School convention at Zurich.
 MT. Gillette had been busy as a bee, for some time before departure, arrang- ing matters of church and domestic inn portance, and studying up on points of interest abroad, and he may be depended upon to make the most of his opportuni- ties for sightseeing and observation of foreign peoples, manners, customs and institutions.
 There was considerable delegation of friends at the station to see him of, wish him Godspeed on his voyage and a safe return.
 Provision has been made for supplying the pulpit of Pilgrim church on most of the Sundays during MT. Gillette's ab- sence. a-.@
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
MORE GIPSIES
Six Wagon Loads Stop in Canaan but Do Not Tarry.

Six Wagon Loads Stop in Canaan but
 Do Not Tarry.
 A band of gipsies in six wagons drove into town Saturday afternoon and block aded the streets for 8 short time, while the little monkey-like youngsters clam bered in and out of the wagons and the men-folks did some shopping in the stores. The head man of the aggrega- tion had an interview with Sheriff Rhoades and seemed particularly anx- ious to find out all about the details of the other gipsies' experience, couple of weeks ago, when Rosie and Marie were sent to jail for robbing wagon-maker Kelley while pretending to tell his for tune.
 He told the Sheriff the former gang were not Brazilians, as they claimed' but Sicilians, !" We Brazilians," said he. "They no Brazilians-they bad lot. We all right Nevertheless, they made it point to move on as soon as practicable, and the women not only did not at tempt to interest anybody here in their fortune-telling art, bat did not even dis embark from the wagons while the cav alcade was in the village. They had plainly resolved to profit by the ex- perience of the bad lot" who went ahead of them, and shake the plenteous dust of Canaan from their feet as expe- ditiously as possible.
 The following from the Pittsfeld Journal of Saturday probably refers to the same gang:
 "A band of gipsies numbering 40 men, women and children, six wagons and 20 horses arrived in this city from North Adams, yesterday afternoon and were given chance to get out of town as quickly as possible. One of the band told a North Adams officer that they originally came from Brazil and had reached this section from Canada. No less than four bands have passed through Williamstown the past week. Since Henry Warboy, the South Williamstown farmer was attacked by one of the bar barians few days ago residents along their route are wary about having any thing to do with them."
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
WOULD FIGHT JUDGE
Pugnacious Individual Challenges Ford,
 or any Other Ten Men.
sence.

Pugnacious Individual Challenges Ford,
 or any Other Ten Men.
 Monday afternoon Justice Ford re- ceived word that drunken man was making himself obnoxious and frighten. ing ladies in the neighborhood of Mrs. s. O. Beckley's house, and asking That he be arrested or removed. Judge Ford re- paired to the spot-Deputy Sheriff Rhoades being out of the village at the time-and found the man stretched out under tree in Mrs. Beckley's yard. Judge Ford advised him to move on, and the man responded by offering to lick His Honor or any other ten men in Ca- naan. Judge Whittlesey. who strolled over from the probate office advised the fellow that he was taking long chances in issuing such a sweeping challenge, and reminded him that the man he was talking to had it in his power to make it very unpleasant for him. The man ap- parently reflected on this assurance, and started to walk off toward the east. promising to go home. But he didn | 
 go. After the coast was clear he re. turned and resumed his obnoxious tao tics. By this time Sheriff Rhoaoes was available, and he lost no time in taking the fellow in tow and deposititlng him in the lookup. .a- f'
 The next morning Justice Ford sen- tenced Michael Costello, on his plea of guilty, to pay a fine of 80 and costs for drunkenness, and imposed jail sen. tence of 30 days for breach of the peace. The latter sentence was suspended, how. ever, the prisoner being warned that it would apply if he returned to Canaan and repeated his performance.
 J. Clinton Roraback appeared as eoun- sel for the State.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
ChiIdren's Narrow Escape.

Two youngsters belonging down near the camp ground, Pine Grove. Monday morning just before the north bound passenger train, attempted to cross the railroad bridge south of the station. They had proceeded but short dis tance on the bridge, when the train came up past Hitchock's, and it was plain to June Rhoades and James Mo- Cormick, who happened to be close by, that the children would be unable to get across before the engine reached the bridge, unless the engineer stopped the tram. The two men rushed to the rescue and succeeded in getting the youngsters to place of safety just as the train rolled by
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
Manager Smith Here.

MT. Emor A. Smith of the s. N. E. Telephone O., of Hartford, who has re- gently been appointed district oommer- cial manager of Waterbury District, in addition to Hartford District, made his first official visit to the Canaan Ex. change this week.
 The Canaan, Lakeville and Cornwall Exchanges were formerly in the western district, with MT. J. D. Yeitch district commercial manager. headquarters at Waterbury. Mir. Veitch's new territory DOW comprises the New Haven and Bridgeport Districts, with beadquar CT: at New Haven.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
State Policeman Discharged.

Superintendent Thomas F. Egan of the State police, has discharged Hartley J. Howard, a member of the force. Howard has had his headquarters at the Hartford office, but has been work ing recently in Fairfield county. Un- satisfactory reports of the methods of his work have come to the superinten- dent. which have led to his discharge. MT. Egan declines to discuss the case. The superintendent of the state police force is permitted. by statute, to dis charge any member of the force for the benefit of the service.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
TO GETTYSBURG
Plans Practically Perfected for the
 Soldiers Great Trip.

Plans Practically Perfected for the
 Soldiers Great Trip.
 The Connecticut Gettysburg commis- sion have practically completed arrange ments for transportation of the 400 or more Civil war veterans who will go from this State to Gettysburg on the oc- casion of the semi-centennial of tue bat tie, July to 4. Mr. Porter, represen- tatlye of the Pennsylvania railroad, has arranged the railroad end of the plans. He has the authority of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad con- pany to arrange transportation from and to Connecticut and the Pennsylvania companys lines iii New York city.
 The commission decided to engage the services of Major Heman A. Tyler, of Hartford. of the Medical corps, 0. N. G., and two members of the hospital corps. O. N. G., to accompany the old soldiers and be in constant attendance on them in case of illness or accident. They will be in uniform and under military rule.
 The itinerary as now planned is as l follows:
 Leave Monday, June 30 most central points in Connecticut, Thompsonville, 7:59 Willimantlc, TOT 7; Hartford, 8:29. Arrive in New Haven 8:35, where a special train will carry the party to the Grand Central station in New York. From the Grand Central to the Pennsyl- vania station by Jaxicab, due there at 1 p. m. Special train from there direct to Gettysburg without scheduled stop.
 A special baggagemaster will be on both trains to take charge of luggage and deliver it at the Connecticut camp on Gettysburg field. Veterans will be re- stricted in baggage to grip or suitcase.
 On the return trip the Connecticut party will leave Gettysburg, Saturday, July 5, at 8 a. m., stopping at Philadel- phia for dinner, due in New York about p. m., taxicab to Grand Central sta- tion and leave New York for home about p. m. ....-....
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
Child Burned to Death.

Helen Berzinsky, the 4-year- old daugh. ter of MT. and Mrs. Victor Berzinsky of Bloomfield. was fatally burned at her home Sunday morning. She was play. ing with some old newspapers in her backyard and, conceiving the idea of starting bonfire with them, got hold of some matches from her mothers kitch. en. Her cotton dress caught fire from the blazing papers and was burned of her body. The child was removed to the Hartford Hospital after being attended by Dr. William R. Munson of Tariff. vile and died in the afternoon. She was frightfully burned from head to foot.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
senator earnum Recovers.

The many friends of ex-Senator Chas. w. Barnum will be glad to learn that he has recovered his health and is now in better shape than he has. been for a long time past. Some months ago. as they know. he broke his collar bone in way that caused great deal of acute suffering and it is surmised that this was at the bottom of his recent collapse, which came so suddenly. After a help. ful rest, he is now hls old self again.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
Gillette's sLunch Gar.

Ovid P. Gillette. of Danbury, has moved his lunch car, the "White House" from New Milford to Canaan and located it in the rear of Dempsey's drug store, on H. D. Humphreys land. facing the railroad station. where he is preparing to furnish quick lunch to the hungry at all hours of the day and most hours of the naan and left here % years ago, for Danbury which has been hls home ever since. He is member of Housatonic Lodge F. and A. M. and has many friends here.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
No Trace of Wigelesworth,

No trace has been discovered of A. J. Wigglesworth, whose disappearance last week amazed and scandalized the com munity. So far as is known no effort is being made to locate the runaway, and it IS not expected that he will return.
 Mrs. Wigglesworth is selling of her household goods and will go back, with her three little children, to her old home in Naugatuck. She has the sincere sym. pathy. as well as sincere respect, of the whole community.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
A Prisoner Nearly 40 Years.

Cornelius Dayton, of Winsted. 74 years old, a Civil War veteran, who was a prisoner in an isolated cottage on the farm of his mother, Mrs. Julia Dayton, in Winchester, for the past forty-nine years because of insanity, died Thurs day. He served in Company +. Twen- ty-eighth Connecticut Volunteers, and during service sustained a sunstroke. He was discharged in New Haven in 1863 and following, his return his condi- tion grew steadily worse, until he be- came violent. During the long time that he was confined the scenes of the war were constantly before him, and he spent hours each day in imaginary guard duty.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
MASONS ENTERTAINED
Thirty Members of Housatonic Lodge Visit Cincinnatus.

Visit Cincinnatus.
 A delegation Of about 30 Masons, from Housatonic Lodge, No. 61, visited Cin- cinnatus Lodge, of Great Harrington, last Friday evening, by special invita- tion, and witnessed the exemplifcation of the work in the third degree on three candidates. They left Canaan in a body on the 7:33 car and were received, on alighting at Great Burlington. by dele gation from Cincinnatus Lodge and es- corted to the temple. Past Grand Mas ter of the Connecticut Grand Lodge, w. G. Grannis, of Litchfield, who, with Dr. Buel and MT. Barber, also of Litchf1eld. accompanied the delegation. was invited to occupy seat ''in the East"
 The "work" was exemplifed by Past Masters in all the stations and was inn pressiyely done, under Past Master Pot ter, the oldest Past Master of the lodge, who officiated as Worshipful Master, Grand Master Grannis, on invitation, taking part in the ceremonies.
 After the lodge-room exercises the whole company adjourned to the ban quet room where 8 strawberry and ice cream festival was provided, accompan- jed with cigars and followed by love feast, with Past Master Potter officiat- ing as toastmaster, who proved himself just the right man in the right place. IJo woe oc fu1l of fuppu ctorins as an egg is of chickens, and with fine tact squeezed speeches out even the most reluctant guests-they all were as clay in the hands of this Potter-and no other man has ever succeeded in getting a speech out of Dr. Ross.
 The Canaan visitors left on special trolley car at 12 o'clock. full of straw berries and enthusiasm over their expert. aDca
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
The Verdict.

The verdict of the newspapers as to the record of the late legislature is pretty unanimous, and accurate. There is a feeling that it might have been worse, and corresponding gratitude that it was not. The curious thing is that taken in- dividually the members of the legisla- ture of 1913 ranked high. Individually they are mighty fine men. Many of them we like to call personal friends.
 But collectively they often acted like IT, responsible kids with their first dollar to spend. As body they were dis appointment. Why there was such a difference in the planes of individual ca pacity and ability and the collective one we leave for others to puzzle out.-Bris- tol Press.
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
Connecticut Suffrage News.

It is a matter of congratulntien sco Connecticut suffragists that the Natfcnsd American Woman Suffrage Association is to hold its annual convention asnear home as Washington, D. O. Already a number of the leading workers in tho cause or Votes for Women in this state have announced their intention of being present during the whole of the five days over which the convention is to extend. The Convention will open on November 30. and last until December 4. This 2nd of December is to be the mems day. The National Mems Asso- citation for Woman Suffrage will be in charge and a number of prominent officials and members of the House and Senate are expected to speak. As Con- gress will be assembling in Washington just about the time that the Convention is concluding its sessions, it is hoped that many Congressmen will be presen at the mass meeting to be held on ts evening of December 4. It is also prob able that the committees of the House and Senate which have before thepD1bs copstitutional amendment for national woman suffrage will give hearing while the women for the various States are assembled at the capital.
 Pres. Conn. ". S. A
Connecticut western news., 1913-06-12
Enxlous Ilddladxminks.

What Another attack on the New Haven road? Will they never cease till all the roads of the system go back to the condition when we had to change cars every twenty miles or SO? It seems to be crime to do anything big these days. May be this is because so many little men are filling the public ear with their blather A little man is noisy just in proportion to his littleness and he holds the stage at present. In fact, we have had deluge of him in all depart ments of society, in later years. Madden Evening Mail.