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Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
A Fighting Snake.

There is only one snake In the far east-th is, India. Burma, Siam and the Malay peninsula that will always and at all times attack man on sight. That is the hamadrynd. justly more feared than any other anima! that crlwIs. Fortunately for mankind, they are not common except in limited districts. They are SO feared by all that the native shikarris or hunters will go miles out of their way to avoid the locality in which they are knowu to exist. The hamadryad will stalk a man as a tiger stalks his prey. Med ical Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15

AT A COURT OF PROBATE held at Sharon within and for the district of Sharon, on the Sth day of October, 1914.
 Present, Frank W. Dakin, Judge.
 Estate of Henry Worrell late of Sharon in said District deceased.
 Jos. ]. Ryan the administrator with the will annexed on said estate having made written application to this Court for the acceptance of his resignation of said trust, it is
 ODRERED-That the 21st day of October 1914, at o'clock in the after noon, at tl le Probate Office in said Sharon be, and the same is assigned for the hearing upon the acceptance of his said resignation, and the allowance and accep tance of his account as such administrator, and the appointment of another administrator to fill the vacancy caused by such resignation, and that notice of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, be given to all persons interested therein, by posting a copy of this order on the sign post in said town of Sharon, nearest where deceased last dwelt and publishing the same once in some weekly newspaper printed in Litchfield County and having circula- tion in said district, all at least five days previous to said date of said hear. ing, and return make to this court.
 Attest, Frank w. Dakin, Judge.
 A true copy of the original order.
 Willard Baker, Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Runvon and His Book.

The imperishabIe alIegory on which Bunyan's claim to immortality chiefly rests, the "Pilgrim's Progress" was at least planned i'll jail. and probably the first partWas written there. His ''Grace Abouuding." Holy City" "Resurrec, ton of the Dead." with other treatises and tracts. were also composed in the den where he languished twelve years. He obtained his full release through the Intervention of the Quakers. and his name is included in the general pardon passed by the king in council in behalf of the prisoners of that persuasion bearing date of Sept. 13, 1872. Bun van will perhaps always hold rank as one of the first among religious writers in the English language.-case and Comment.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
LAKEVILLE

H. L. Barlett at Chester, R pbert t ;stestD all MJrpI fDlley to IA an auto trip to dIrtforl ,asT Wednesday.
 Miss Mary. Robbins, of White Plains, was in town for a few days.
 The Girls Club House is all finished and ready for the girls and it presents very fine appearance, is completely furnished throughout and they will hereafter hold all their meetings there and their social dances through the winter.
 There were no services at the M. E. church on Sunday morning owing to the illness of the pastor, Rev. Sommers, who underwent an operation in New York hospital on Friday last. Every thing is favorable up to the present time. Rev. MT. Bryant, of Falls Village, preached in the evening. Next Sunday the Rev. s. F. White will preach.
 Fire was discovered last Saturday evening about II o'clock in the house occupied by Fred Wilson, by Bert Ball, who was putting out the street lights he immediately gave the alarm, and the f1remen were soon on the job and succeeded in putting it out in a short time, but it had burned through the floor and furniture, piano, dishes and everything went into the cellar. The interior of the house is practically ruined. There was no one in the house at the time as Mrs. Wilson aud were away on visit and MT. Wilson was out for the evening, so it was a mystery how it started.
 Mrs. K. s. Chapjn suffered slight shock on Saturday last. At this writ ing she is improving and her friends hope she will soon be around as usuak
 Forest fires are doing considerable damage on Mt. Riga, force of men are kept at work night and day trying to keep it under control but do not make much headway owing to the wind and extreme dryness of every thing.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. Reed and family have gone back to the city for the winter. Clifford and Sherman Warren are to live there until the Reeds return in the spring
 AtA1s oA1A 4s4Ao. <1. Lz. DduI1dh oldIbCu on Tuesday for an auto trip to Phila- delphia, Penn, where they will spend the remainder of the week with MT. Bauman's sister. #NE
 A. Martin took prisoner to Litch- field on Saturday last.
 L. l.. Borden and wife made trip to Boston on Sunday last and attended the ball game Monday. E..-
 Mrs. L. M. Wood, of Danbury is spending few days at O. H. Osborns.
 The w. O. W. gave smoker and entertainment at the close of the regu- lar meeting on Thursday evening last and good crowd was present as each member invited a friend to enjoy the evening. After a bountiful supply of refreshments were served lively de- bate took place fer entertainment. The question up for discussion, Resolve should. the ladies be given the privilege to vote and after discussing the ques- tion for nearly two hours MT. E. N. Freeman, of Islip, l.. l., who was chosen as judge decided for the affirmative.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
The Bayonct.

The bayonet was due to the fortu. nate inspiration of a Basque soldier. who. when he and his seeimcnt. having expended their ammunition. were driv- en to bay on a mountain ridge near Bayonne, suggested that they should fix the long knives with which they were armed into the musket barrels and charge the enemy. This advice, which was followed with complete success. was the means of introducing the weapon to the notice of military Euronp
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Her Awful Sin.

little girl of six once went in great distress to her mother, saying that she had committed a sin which could never be forgiven and which was too bad to be repeated. By dint of little coaxing she was induced to make full confession, which was poured forth in this wise:
 "I felt so sorry for poor Satan and wanted to give him little comfort. So 1 got a glass of cold water and poured it down little hole in the Kitchen floor"
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Some Lona Dramas.

Serial drama has been popular in China for centuries. Their most ia nous play, "Pi-Pa-Ki-The Story of the Lute," written in the fourteenth century, is divided into twenty-four sections and innumerable acts and scenes, and takes several days to per form. And Chinese plays of forty long acts, lasting a week or two, are quite common. In England the longest play ever written. but not performed, was an unnamed drama, in twenty-five acts, by Mad Nat Lee.-Argonaut
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
NOTICE.


 The Selectmen and Town Clerk of the Town of North Canaan, County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut, hereby give notice that they will be in session at the Town Hall i'll the village of Canaan in said town of North Canaan, on Friday, October 18th, 1914, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until seven o'clock in the evening, and again on Friday, October 23rd, 1914, from nine o'clock in the forenoon until seven o'clock in the evening, for the purpose of examining the qualifications of electors and admitting to the elector's s oath those who shall be found qualified. Dated at North Canaan, Conn.,, this 9th day of October, A. D. 1914. William J. Reel Burton J. Stratton
 Daniel Sweeney
 Selectmen.
 Allyn Fuller, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
LEGAL NOTICES
ASSESSORS NOTICE

All persons liable to pay taxes in the town of North Canaan are hereby notified to return to the Assessors. or to George s. Fuller, on or before the first day of November next written or printed list properly signed and sworn to, of all taxable property owned by them ou the first day of October, 1914. These failing to make a list will be charged pc nalty of 10 per cent. addi- tional, according to law.
 Harry A. Holt
 J. O. Stevens r -- J. N. VanDeusen
 Assessors. Canaan, October z, 1914. ----a ...
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Quite Sufficient.

It was on d long railway journey. and for six hours be had sat opposite solitary travelling companion. and not word had been spoken. Excuse me waS his opening. but are you an Englishman?''
 Yes" rapped out the stranger.
 "Oh. then I beg your pardon"
 And after that the long journey was completed in silence. London Answers.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
NOTICE.

By virtue of orders made by the Court of Probate for the District of Canaan will sell at the Canaan Sav- ings Bank in the village of Canaan, Connecticut, on the 2oth day of Octo Der, 1914, at ten o'clock in the fore nopu, the real estate in the town of North Canaan belonging to the several estates of William J. Ferguson, Lura A. Ferguson and William H. Ferguson, all of said North Canaan, deceased.
 John B. Reed.
 Dated at Canaan, Conn.,. October l3, 1919. .. ..
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Statement of Ownership, Management, Etc., Required by the Act ot
 August 24 1912


 Etc., Required by the Act ot
 August 24, 1912,
 of Connecticut Western News published weekly at Canaan, Conn, for October, 1914. Editor, John Rodemeyer, Ca- naan, Conn.,; Managing Editor, John Rodemeyer, Canaan, Conn. Business Manager, G. W. Parsons, Canaan, Conn. Publisher, The Canaan Print ing Co.,, Canaan, Conn. Owners: of a corporation, give its name and the names and addresses of stockholders holding 1 per cent. or more of total amount of stock. If not corporation, give names and addresses of individual owners J. H. Roraback, H. E. Lyles, G. s. Fuller, G. l.. Parsons, s. A. Eddy, J. Rodemeyer, H. l.. Ross, C.. W. Parsons, Canaan, Conn
 c. W. Parsons, Business Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd day of October, 1874.
 [seal. J. Clinton Roraback. Notary Public. l (My Commission expires Feb. 1, 1915.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
irreverent Youth.

Her Father-ioung man. young man. would you take my daughter from me? You don't know fathers feelings at such time. l must suppress them. Her Lover Oh, that's all right. If you want to give three cheers. go ahead Topeka Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Conpensation.

Dentist telling story,-I tell you. when got to that point of danger l lost my nerve. Patient-Well. you've got mine. haven't you? = Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
An Exception.

Friendly Adviser My boy. lazy mems names are not written on the sands of time. Languid Youth-Oh. I don't know. Look at Rip Van WinkIe Puck
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15

A man never feels the want of what it never occurs to him to ask for - Schopenhauer.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Fathers Position.

Guriel-Wasn't her father on your side. He-No; in back of me.-Phila- delphia Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15

AT A COURT OF PROBATE held at Sharon within and for the district of Sharon, on the Sth day of October,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
GERMAN TEAM BACK IN AGAIN
Froitsheim and Kreutxer TO Play
Tennis for Fatherland.

Finneean never had anything on the
German lawn tennis team which is to
play In the International competitions for
the Davis cup, for the Teutons have been
In and out OF tho draw countless times In
the last few weeks. At last, however, they
are In again, and this time II looks as
II they will stay In. for they have nom
mated Otto Froitzheim and Oscar Kreutzer
to play on the team
Robert ID. Wrenn chairman OF the Da-
WIS cup arrangement committee, made offi-
cial announcement OF the coming of the
German team yesterday at the close Of
the trial tournament al the Country Club
or Westminster. Wrenn explained that
the German association had cabled last
Thursday requesting a delay OF few
days, as IL was believed possible that a
team might be brought together for the
international matches The delay was
granted and the Germans were asked to
send definite answer as early as possible
Wrenn received cable yesterday with
the nominations and the announcement
that the players would sail for America
in few days.
The Germans will meet the winner of
the Australasia Canada match, according
to the original schedule There will be n
meeting OF the Davis cup committee to-
day at Wrenn's office to decide on what
court the match will he played.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
WAL7HOUR TAKES HARD
FALL AT MOTORDROME
His Pacemaker Has Assistant
and Bobby Crashes Into
Slowed Up Machine.


Bobby Walthour ana Albert Grinder an
assistant, were painfully injured during
the running of the motor paced event
=, p-,u,,a, p.,., >x.,,au,-,. v..,.raa a,
~ "'o' '" ."o'e
between clarence carmen boooy war
thour. Jimmy Moran and George Wiley
The race was run In three heats at ten
miles each. The accident happened d.
-o,,.,,. T. &c., =, ~, t,a.... s,a,a a, tho
800 W -
SECOND neat carmen nau caheu ior
another pacemaker ana Freddie West.
assisted by Grinder. mounted n machine
and started of as the riders whrled
around the track. Grinder failed TO clear
the track and was struck from behind by
Walthour's pacemaker, Albert MORN. He
was hurled twenty feet into the field and
was picked I'D in an unconscious condi-
ton. Walthour crashed into the motor
oycle and also was thrown headlong from
the track, sustaining a deep cash in his
left leg Just above the knee. The other
riders in the race crcled around the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
CROWD HOOTS FRANK KRAMER
ChamptOp's Manner of winning
Displeases Crowd.

NEWARK, July I2.-Newark cycle rae
ing fans to the number OF about 5000
hooted, Missed and some applauded FRANK
l.. Kramer for the manner in which he
won the two-thirds mile professional open
race this afternoon at tho Velodrome. The
demonstration against the American
champion was due to what tho fans con-
sidered illegal teaming between Kramer
and Frank Cavanagh. and was about tho
loudest protest against a winner this
season.
Just before the start yes eriay OF the
final heat Of the two-thirds mile open
Eef, ree Ross add e7sel the riders and
said: The man who does any pulling In
this race can hang up his wheel for
a while" But the men had only travelled
zap and "A half OF the fou- when Cava-
nagh jumped out from the rear. and with
Kramer tackled on went around the field
and opened up Dig Cad. Cav anagh
then gave up the battle half lap
from home. but Kramer wen, on and won
by many lengths to spare. Alfred Goullet
took second place. with Walter Rutt third.
Caesar Moretti, champion OF Italy. was
put into the discard BY Alfred Grenda, the
latter winning match race At one milo
by two out OF three heats.
Harry Kaiser OF The Bronx, who will
In all probability be the next amateur
champion. carried on the honors In the
amateur events. His victories were In
the half mile open and tho three mile
handicap.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
0'NEALE's STAND LONG ONE.
Loses TO Lovibond After One Set
Reaches Deuce SIX Times.

sN"C"NS DSuCe StN bI"ess
Arthur NJ. Lovibond Of the New York
Lawn Tennis Club defeated James
o'Neale of the Hamilton Grange Lawn
Tennis Club and pitcher on the Column
bia baseball team in the final round OF the
University Heights Lawn Tennis Club
open tournament yesterday. three sets to
one. The scores of the match were 6-2.
6-1, 10--12, rs.
The collegian was no match for the
wiles OF the veteran in the first two sets
and although he stroked well could make
no Roadway. In the third set, however.
ONeale became more accustomed to the
peculisrtles OF his adversary and made
real fight which eventually won him
the set, but only after IL had gone to
deuce six times Many of the games In
this set went to extra points and on a
total OF aces there was a difference of
only one between the men. with O'Neale
leading at 94-93.
In ne third set the Hamilton Grange
player had the lead at al and at "a,
but he could not stick In the front Lovi-
bond passed him and made the score st,
but O'Neale made one last effort and
brought the set to deuce. After this
fight he faded away and scored only one
point In the next two games. The sum
maries:
Mems Doubles-Scmi- Anal round--J. H..
Steinkamp and DR. y. y. Drake defeated
Il. w. Pcgram and y. wills. 80. g. =,
I.ovibond defeated James o'Nesle, e--2.
81, l0--i2, II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
WANT CHRISTIAN HOOE,
ROAD TO LONG BEACH
Extension Will DO Away With
Chances Of Accident, 1t
Is COntendpd.

Five automobiles ditched within a vs.k
on the two and one-half mile stretch .,
road between Long Beach and ocesr,,a.
has stirred Long Island property our.r,
and motorists. Petitions arc about n ,a
drawn and circulated appealing to Mas
sau county officials for the provision %
modern safe highway to Long Beach +,
addition to being narrow the present road
to the beach Ia perched on high ban.
with deep bitches to the marsh on either
side
There are also four dangerous erada
crossings over the Long Island Railroad
each OF which has claimed its toll Of
human life. The accident freshest IN m.
public mind of course is the Pell-Iair.
beer killing at Wreck Lead last summer
All this years accidents so far recor,le.,
are traceable to the norrowness OF m.
road and the impoesibility OF cars nos
under absolute control passing.
Those who have studied the Long Beach
road problem see an easy solution in thu
extension and development Of the Ocean
side christian Hook) road from the POM
of intersection with the Merrick road A.
Millburn reservoir. That this plan meet.
the favor of local officials Ia apparent from
the fact that $4,000 is being spent mi,
year In resurfaong the highway. Tn.
Oceanside road already Is wider than ,hs
Long Beach boulevard and should Il ba
extended to the beach little or no lend
purchase would be required and only two
bridges would be necessary. at the same
time avoiding the grade crossings
The first carload OF Briscoes to ar--vs
in New York was received by Partridge
Clark kerrfgan. Inc. on Fifty-sxtN
street West on SATURDAY. President Ben
tamin Briscoe Of the Briscoe Motor Com
pany. who was In New York last week
has arranged for weekly deliveries Of the
Briscoe in carload lots. The New York
distributors will do their best to All all
orders In rotation.
+. g. Benson, identified with the motor
car business in New York and New Ier-
sey for the last nine years. has been an
pointed Wholesale manager OF Partridge,
Clark & Kerrigan. In his new position
Mr.. Benson will have charge of the whole
sale distribution of the Briscoe, Lexington.
Pathfinder and Premier Weidely cars
Mr.. Benson began his motor car exp
rience with the Buick and for the last
four years has been with the Cadillac.
An interesting arrival on Automobile
Row is the Allen 30 1915 touring car
This has a front seat wide enough 10 ar
comnrodate three persons as well az
possessing a tonneau of ample capacity
for the same number. The Allen 30 has
3iax5 motor cast en- bloc. valves all on
right side operated by one cam shaft
gasolene tank II carried In the rear OF tlrs
chassis and there is electric self-starter
and generator with electric lights through
out.
w. p. Mallon, Eastern distributor ~
this car. maintains Offices and salegroom-
at $50 West Fifty fourth street
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
NOTES OF THE GIANTS.

CHICAGO July 1.-THE Giant. and Cubs
had the Chicago and Hoosier Feds as oppo-
sition this afternoon. There was a double
tendance put II about 10000. There were
about 10000 at the National League game.
an overflow crowd which made ground rules
necessary. Tn st. Louis the Giants and
Cards outdrew the Feds so far there was no
comparison.
willis sutclire. southpaw pitcher, warmed
up In New York uniform this afternoon.
He formerly was with the Cubs.
Tesreau showed Intelligence by not run
ming hard when he hit the ball. II was a
hot day and his pitching efforts were suf-
hcient for him. Mike Donlin coaching at
frst. took care 10 tell him to take II easy.
Corridens hit In the second inning was a
gift Robertson misJudsed the popup or else
the wind carried II away from him II fell
safely at his feet
Before the Giants got the hang OF labels
pitching he retired fve Of them In the six n
and seventh innings on high flies TO the
inhed
II was good running by Burns that gave
him a two Dagger In the ninth. He caught
Schultz on his guard and stretched the hit
Into two bagger.
Meyers retired in me sxth with a dam
aged Anger foul tip disabled the Chief.
Matty's hit strewn victory In 81, Louis
yesterday came after three successive de-
feats for him In that community. lie was
beaten there asst September and twice this
year before winning
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
The summaries:

Westchester Country cub Mems Invitation
Sinsles-Final round-Richsrd Norris Will
iams "a. Philadelphia, defeated William NJ.
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Amateur Sailors Play Tennis.

ronr WARRINGTON, L. l., July 12--In
an interclub tennis series on the courts OF
the Port Washington Yacht Club between
tho yachtsmen and the Great Neck Coun-
try Club to-day the tars triumphed IN A.
majority of the maches. In the doubles
Allan Walker and Frank Lyons ~ the
Port Washington club defeated W. Sears
and 4. Watt, e.. "a, w. Trench and
j. A. Mckinnon Of tho Port Washington
club defeated r. Roberts and J. billing
back OF Great Neck. 90. "a, "a In
the singles one set was played In each
match T, Watt of Great Neck defea ted
Allan Walker on Port Washington, Sc
w. Sears, Great Neck. defeated Frank
Lyons, Port Washington al. r. A..
Mckinnon, Port Washington, defeated f.
Roberts, Great Neck. ID W. Trench
Port Washington, defeated Thomas
HelYea, Great Neck, Go.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13

It-.s0N y =
'Batted for Williams IN the ninth inning.
Boston NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. q . Z 2-I,
ST LOUIS .............. O u o o l.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
PACKEY MCFARLAND MARRIES.
Says lie Intends Presenting wife
with Championship Title.

CHICAGO. july 12.-Packey Mcfarland.
the Chicago boxer. was quietly married
yesterday to Miss Margaret Lough-
ran, the heiress OF the late NJ. r.
Loughran. wealthy brewer and banker
of Joliet, at St Marys Church
for California and there is a possibility
of the couple extending their honeymoon
for trip around the world.
AS a wedding present to my wife ] am
going to present her with the lightweight
championship of the world Just as soon
as can get in touch with Freddie Welsh"
said Packey last night. 81 beat him twice
and there Is no reason to believe that I
cannot do IL again"
Mcfarland has taken Mr.. Loughran's
place as a director OF the Porter Brewing
Company of Joliet and will take charge
of several of the Loughran interests.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
Guy Zinn Breaks Leg Sliding

WASHINGTON. July i2.-Slld,nr into
third base here this afternoon in a game
against professionals Outf elder Guy
linn of the Baltimore Federals, formerly
OF the New York Americans, had his left
leg broken just above the knee He was
removed TO Casualty Hospital. whpre II
was said that the fracture was such tina I
ne would not be able to play any more
this sea son.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-07-13
GIANTS FORGET ALL
ABOUT THAT SLUMP
Bat Their Way to Clean Cut
Victory Over Cubs by
to = Score.
TESREAU WILD IN SPOTS
Walks Six Men. but Always
Stcadics Down When Best
Hitters Reach Plate.
TESREAU WILD IN SPOTS

New York arose TO the occasion yes
terday and subdued the growing Cubs in
the first game of a series that Is likely to
have a most important bearing In this
seasons pennant struggle. The Phillies
grappled successfully with Cincinnati and
as result OF victory over the Reds
displaced that club for first division
honors. The Boston Braves maintained
their winning streak by showing under
the Cardinals. who had made life so
miserable for the Giants.
Yesterdays Resuits.
Few York. Z: Chicago, ?
Philadelphia. I Cincinnati, T.
Boston IL; ~. Louis. 8.
Detailed standing 81 the Clubs.