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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-18

NV aTEr ..aBNl- r ~.
TENDER IA, under heavy fire worked
two RATS bringing back wounded and
returning with ammunition. &
Drummer Spence John, Bent ASK,
Lancashire Regiment: for taking
command and succeeding in holding
a position after his officer had been
struck down, and other deeds of BRAY
cry. 4 n \
Bombadier Ernest Harlock, now
Sergeant, Royal Field Artillery: For
conspicuous gallantry on September
Is near Vendresse; although twice
wounded persisted in returning to lay
his gun each time after wounds were
dressed.
Lance Corporal Dobson, Coldstream
Guards: For bringing wounded men
into cover Oh two occasions while
under heavy fire.
The most conspicuous of these ten
heroes is Captain Bradbury, whose
battery l. made a determined stand
neal Compiegne on the last day of
the retreat towards Paris. Battery
l., while covering the retreat, was at
tackled by a strong German force
with ten field guns and two Maxims.
Three British guns were brought into
action, but two of them were quickly
silenced. Bradbury and his men
served the remaining guns so well,
however, that all but 4 of the Ger
man guns were silenced, and When
Battery l. was relieved this gun was
captured. An account of the action
says: " .3as 4,#iil
Captain Bradbury was the real
hero. He got that gun into action
and gave the orders. Mundy knelt
in one side as ranging officer; Brad
bury, Campbell and Giffard, with the
Battery sergeantmajor, gunner and
driver, served the gun. Bradbury
had one leg taken. off. but still went
on; Campbell and Mundy were kill
ed. Bradbury had his other leg tax.
en- off and Giffard was badly wound
ed, but still they kept the gun going;
and when BatterybI came up they
found the Germans had bolted. Only
the major and Giffard, who received
five bullets, survived.
Three Y. 2C.'s have now been award
ed in connection with this fight, Ser
geant4Major Dorrell and Sergeant
Nelson having already received the
decoration. In addition, Lieutenant
Giffard, Gunner Darbyshire and ,Driv-
er osborne were awarded French
decorations.
The first Indian to be recommend
ed for the V. C.. is lHavildar (Ser-
geant) Gagna Singh, OF the 57th
Wilde's Rifles. The havildar, with Is
men was attacked in the trenches
Just before dawn by an .overWhelm-
ing German force. In the brief hand.
to-hand struggle which ensued so
Germans were killed. Gagna Singh,
sole survivor of his little company,
was left for dead in the trench with
five bullet wounds. When picked up,
he still held tightly the sword Of a
German officer, whom he had dis
patched.
This is the first war. in which 1t
has been possible for an Indian to
win the Victoria Cross Eligibility
to the distinction was one of the
boons granted by King George at the
Durbar of 1912. @Nses
L- 6. AEL LA8F In
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-18
CROSSES,
TO THE vALOR0US
Highest Award Given to British
Soldiers Granted to Ten
Recently.

Londea, Dec. 1.-THE granting of
ten Victoria crosses within the last
few weeks brings the total number of
these awards during the present war
up to twenty-one.
The cross is the highest reward
given to the British army "for some
signal act of valor or devotion per
formed in the presence of the en-
envy" The medal is in the form of
a maltese cross of bronze, bearing il
the center the royal crown, surmount-
ed by the lion, and below on a scroll,
the words For Valor.'" The ribbon
is blue for the navy and red for the
army. The decoration is accompa-
MED by a pension of fifty dollars per
year. Official lists of surviving hold
ers Of the honor at the beginning of
the present war contained about $50
names.
The ten latest "V. c." awards are
as follows:
Private Sidney Cooley, Royal Fusil-
iers: For GOODNESS and gallantryg in
fighting his machine gun under a hot
fire for two hours after he had been
wounded at Mons on August %.
Driver Job Drain, and Driver Fred
erick Luke, Royal Field Artillery: At
LeCateau on August 26, as volunteers
helping to save guns under fire from
hostile infantry, 100 yards away.
Major Charles Yate, deceased,
Kings Own Light Infantry: Command
ed n of two companies that remain.
ed to end in trenches at LeCateau on
August g.. when all other officers
killed or wounded, led his nineteen
survivors in gallant charge. Wound
ed; died in hands of opponents;
Lance Corporal Frederick Holmes,
Kings Own Light Infantry: At LeCa-
teau on August 26, carried wounded
man from trenches under heavy fire;
later assisted to drive a gun out Of
action by taking place of a wounded
driver. r. --t b.. r.v
Captain Edward Bradbury, deceased
Royal Horse Artillery: Organized de-
Tense Of battery against heavy odds
at Merry on September l..
Captain William Henry Johnston,
Royal Engineers: At Missy on Sep.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-18

formed the wedding ceremony and
!Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McGillivray were
witnesses. The bride was a former
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-18

resident. of Perry, Ia, but for the past
year she has resided near Willmen,
in the southwestern part of the coun-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-12-18

ty. The bridegroom is one of the
Walker brothers, and has a splendid
homestead in the vicinity Of Fayette.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
QUARREL RESULTS IN
SHOOTING AT ESCONOiOA

Arthur Edwards, colored, was shot
in the abdomen, at Austerlitz, Friday
morning. The wound is likely TO
prove fatal.
Edwards, who is cook in the en-
nloy of a construction camp on the l..
n. railroad, near Escondida, got into
an argument with Sam Haynes. an Al
ALBANIA negro, who is also employed in
the camp. 1t is said the trouble &C.
Cured at the breakfast hour and that
HAYNES pulled a revolver and fired at
Edwards. the ball taking effect in the
abdomen. Edwards was removed to
a Lexington hospital, and, it is said
his chances for recovery are slight.
After the shooting Haynes made his
escape, going toward winchester
City and county officials were notified
but. as they have only a meager de-
scription of Haynes. it is probable he
will be able to evade capture and
make his way back to Alabama
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
BEGINS TOMORROW!

Here's your opportunity, beginning
tomorrow, to buy good dependable
merchandise, at quite saving in
price. All Linen Window Shades, 19
cents; Two-Quart size Enameled Steel
Milk Pans, each sc; Galvanized Wash
Tubs, Coo. size, at 39c; all sizes Tin
Pot Covers, 2 for SC; Reflector
Lamps, with No. 2 burner, chimney
and glass fount, 23c; good heavy Tin
Milk Buckets, with covers, S-quart
size, each 23c; Pint Tin Cups, for
sc, per dozen, 25c; Tea Spoons, per
set, sc; Milk Pans, S-quart size, each
sc; Crepe Paper Napkins, fine quality,
2 dozen for sc, per hundred, 19c
Crepe Paper, rolls for sc; Sheet
Iron Bread Pans, any size, for 1Oc.
Extra Specials in Wall Paper, at 1-2
cents a bolt; Decorated Slop Jars, 38c.
each; Coffee Boilers, 2 gallon size,
in first quality Granite Ware, each
Csc.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
WILL SUPERINTEND PUBLIC
SCHOOLS IN LAGRANGE

Prof w. L. Dawson, formerly prin-
cipal of the Paris High school. has
been elected to the position of Su-
perintendent of the Lagrange City
Schools for the coming year. Profess
sor Dawson is brother-in-law of Mr..
William Grimes and of Mrs. Leer
Stout, of this city. He will move with
his family from Campbellsville next
month For several years he has
been principal of the Comprehensive
Institute and is one of the best known
educators in the State.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
BRAKEMAN BADLY HURT IN
ACCIDENT AT BEREA

A. c. Crawford, a Louisville & Nash.
vile railroad brakeman suffered the
fracture of his right leg and ankle of
his left leg yesterday when a barrel of
coal tar which was being unloaded
fell upon him. The accident occur
red at Berea. He was taken to Rich
mond yesterday, where he was placed
in a hospital. Mrs. Crawford was at
her home on South Main street yes
terday morning when she received a
message telling her of the accident.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
MRS. PRINCESS LONG TO
GIVE RECITAL THIS EVENING

Mrs. Princess Long will give an
evening OF song at the Paris Christian
church tonight at 8 o'clock. Mr..
Long Will also participate in the pro-
gram, and these gifted musicians will
render a delightful entertainment
No admission will be charged, but a
free will offering will be taken.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
FERTILIZERS.

Talk with us before you buy. Our
Tobacco Fertilizer is made from a
formula furnished by the Lexington
Experiment Station 1t is the highest
grade made. and requires fewer
pounds.
Our Corn Fertilizer has been tried
and found to be correct.
CHAS. S. BRENT & BRO.
194tl Both Phones IA
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
SIXTEENTH STREET BARGAIN.

On Thursday, May %, at 2:30 p. M,
Prof. Homer Wilson will sell to the
highest bidder, his new residence on
Sixteenth street 1t is desirably To-
Gated. built of the very best material
and is an ideal home or splendid rent
al property. Sees Harris & Speakes
about it. (1t)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of Browner & Johnson is
this day dissolved by mutual consent.
Mr.. Browner retires from the firm and
Mr.. Johnson will conduct the business
in his own name. All accounts due
to the firm of BrOwner e Johnson are
payable to Johnson, who also assumes
the payment of outstanding Obliga-
tiOns. That the business will contin-
ue to enjoy the liberal patronage of
the public, is the sincere wish of both
parties hereto. Respectfully
GEO. w. BROWNER.
JNO. JOHNSON.
(19-3w)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
MRS. LONG TO GIVE
SONG RECITAL TONIGHT

Mrs. Princess Long, of California,
the celebrated soloist, formerly of
Paris, will give song recital at the
Christian church tonight There will
be no admission charged, and the pub
lie is cordially invited.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
NEGRO INJURED eY
A FALLING CROW3AR

Robert Collier, negro in the en-
ploy OF T. T. Templin, was painfully
injured Friday afternoon by being ac-
cidently struck in the head bya crow
bar in the hands of a fellow work
man. He was taken to a physician
and the wound was found to be less
sc. ious than was first thought.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
IMPERIAL ENcAMPMENT WILL =
ENTERTAIN WITH SOCIAL

Imperial Encampment, |. o. o. F.,
will entertain with an ice cream and
strawberry supper, Wednesday eve
ming, to which all members, their
wives, daughters and sweethearts are
invited.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
THE HAPPIEsT PERIOD

The happiest period in the life of
how or girl is when they graduate.
They expect gifts from their friends.
Winters has the gifts that will please.
If in doubt what to get let Winters
suggest. tIS-tIl
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
DUROc JERSEY BOAR SENT
SOUTH BY BOURBON BREEDER

! Sidney G. Clay shipped yesterday to
Alabama parties one of his high bred
Duroc Jersey boars Mr.. Clay has
some of the finest bred hogs in Ken
lucky in which he has been very sue
cessful in breeding
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
SUMMER NECESSITIES.

Headquarters for porch swings and
Aerlux No-Whip porch shades; ice
cream freezers; baby sulkies from 81
up.
E. M. WHEELER FURNITURE co.
$3.50
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
STRAYED

From the farm of DR.. William Ken.
ney, on the Lexington pike, Saturday
night, one black or brown horse mule
Large wart on foreleg. Information
as to whereabouts should be cOmmu
nicated to
CAYWOOD & McCLINTOCK,
Paris, KY.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
FOR SALE PRIVATELY.

l will sell privately my house and
lots on the corner of Eleventh and
Main streets. Possession given July
1. Any one desiring to examine the
property may call on Saturdays.
05tf) w. l.. YERKES.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
PORCH SHADES

We sell the beautiful and service
able 'No Whip Porch Shades. They
will please you.
(5.tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
SEED CORN

We are selling seed corn that will
grow. Almost perfect termination.
Both phones IA.
CHAS. S. BRENT & BRO.
g may-3wks)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
ANNOUNCER EMIT.

wish to announce to my friends
that have accepted a position as
salesman at the grocery store of n.
A. Moore & Co, and will be glad TO
have them call and see me.
Respectfully,
lit JOHN SPEARS
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
CATHOLIC LADIES TO
ENTERTAIN WEDNESDAY NIGHT

The Catholic Women's League will
give an entertainment Wednesday
evening at their hall on High street.
All are invited.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
BERRIES FOR PRESERVING

Now is the time to buy berries for
preserving. We have plenty of them.
(1t) c. P. COOK & CO.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
FOR THE SWEET
GIRL GRADUATE

No matter what you buy for the
young girl graduate, if it comes from
Winters she will be pleased.
(19-tf)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
; Wanted.

If you have bath tub for sale
phone the News Office We have
customer for one. Telephone 124.
$3.50
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
cHlLDREN'S DAY TO BE
OBSERVED NEXT SUNDAY

Children's day will be observed at
the Presbyterian Church next Sunday
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
ACCEPTS POSITION.

Mr.. John Spears has accepted po-
sition at the grocey store of n. A.
Moore & Co.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
FOR RENT

Three rooms for rent, furnished or
unfinished, with bath attached.
Apply at 400 pleasant street
(1t) MRS. ID. H. MCKINNEY.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26
The Fair
FOUND.

On High street, between Boone and
Fifteenth, a gold locket and chain.
Owner can have same by describing
property and paying advertising
charges. Call at News Office. (1D
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1914-05-26

Tobacco insurance
against hail. 9 G @
ROxic Davis. 26tf
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15
Special Nugget Service.

Special Nugget Service
 I'RESIDIO. Tex, Jan. lo. MRS Aiuric AlcMurtric, an AmeritTn girl employed by the tchphun" company here. is thought to l." held prisoner hy the rel,cl tr.ops occupying Ojinaga'
 Yesterday morning Miss McMur- trie was out horseback riding and she told e friend that she was going to cross the border and ride out in the direction of O1inasa to "ses how things looked" Since that time the girl has not been seen.
 The country around ojinaga Is con stantly patrolled by bands of rebel horsemen and 1t is thought that tho American girl may have been picked up by one of these outfits and taken into the city charged with heinz q xpy or on some other fiimsy excuse In order that the troops might tak' her horse away from her Tho rehc airy are hard put (" it [" proNhI themselves with mounts and Gs~1
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15
AMFRICAN GIRL HELD
 BY OJINAGA REBELS

Teyay horse such as Miss Mc"o'''ie wus riding would he worth u so'" deal uf muMcy tu a Mexican s"'"'er-
 Word of the disappearance or the .Amtri.,s. girl was today sent t" the American sonsul at Ojinaga by the officer commanding the troops on the border and 1t is expected that every effort will be made to locate her 'f she is in the hands of the rebel troops ar if she s confined in the city.
 Miss McMurtrie was warned by her friends not to cross the border but she is c fearless horsewoman ana laughed at the idea of the rebel troop being able to catch her even n they ottected to her riding about the coun- try.
 It is thought that all the soldiers actually wanted was tho girrs horse ,n,, thot as soon aS inquiries nre made hy the American consul she will he. located and returned [" Am critnn soil.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

dents Mir. Jones spoke of the work or the first Alaska legislature and the duties of citizenship. His address was very interesting and instructive and was greatly enjoyed by all Mr. Jones' fine collection of portraits of tho legislators of tho first Ah.skn legislature was also shown and added much to the interests of the ncca- sion. The high school hopes to have another address by Mr. Jones in the nenr future
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15
Special Nuaaet Serviea.

Special Nuaaet Serviee.
 NATCHEZ. Jan. h. Angus Ia,ii" i,as npp. aic,l to the state department fu. assistance in securing the reieasc q, his son from prison in Mexico if ht is still alive ar for information In regard to his death if he i- not alive.
 Two weeks ago young Haird. with his wife Jeff a rnnch "n which h' vas employed as foreman and with .i. wife wr"t [" Mexico City intend nr tn p,.r..ed to Ncl1, Cruz and talk pocsag,. uil a steamer for the Fnt'" States.
 According to the story told {" Am crican Counsel Canada at Vera Cru1 h. the wife upon her arrival ther ,h. train on which she and her hus- hand were travelling was hold up h% n hand of armed men. She thought they were soldiers but wheth,r th belonged to the federal or the rebe' army she could not tell. She and her huband were tho only foreigners on tn, train and they were the only per sens nolested by the soldiers who come through the cars. The woman was searched and a small amount of monley that she had concealed was
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15
IS HELD PRISONER
 BY THE MEx|CANS

taken from her
 Young Baird attempted t deient' his wife and put up fight aKains' the soldiers. He was arrested ana taken from the train which WIS then allowed to proceed on its way.
 Immediately upon arriving at vert ,.,uz the woman reported the arres; I t,. .\m~ .." nsuI and ste.,s w,:e taken :''rr" me r""Rse oi the American.
 Mrs. Baird cabled the news of the
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

Friday, What was ! going to do Friday? Oh yes, the ball game at A. 8. hall. can't miss that.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

Andy Anderson is also figuring on | move from Saunders creek t. the mouth of Center creek.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

The Nome Consolidated Dredging Companly is about to move the boil CTS from the Gold Beach dredge tu the power plant.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

affair to her father in-iaw here and he appealed to the governor wh" has taken the matter up with the au,i'r ities in Washington II is hoped ,lri arr;,ngrnirnts can i"' mtd'. for ih
 release nf young Baird f '" SUI alive as his wifi" k in a serious con diiion as u result "f her experience.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

C. c. Crooks is confined to lis bed with severe attack of influenza.
 Dan Jones. Russ Downing and Bob Scmmers offlciated as judges at the
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

I,arn party. Parish hail, rW'slar .Ianuary 70. S:3O-l. D. m. \dmis- si.n. 7M. including refreshments.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

A. 8. barn dance. Saturday. Jan uery 17. Dancing at e:3o.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

drawing for the suit of clothes or
 overcoat offered by Geo. E.. Lomen q
 Company, which was held at noon to-
 day. Three numbers were drawn by Jasper Pedsrson. the first ona being s72. which won the prize. In case the tcider of s72 does not claim the prize within q reasonable time it will 70 to the second number drawn which was els. If neither of the above numbers are presented the H. s. q M. suit or nvercoat goes to the holder of No. s74.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

This may settle it. the champion ship. Don't miss the games at A. E hailw. Friday night
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

Are you . subscriber 10 the N"o get? # not why not?
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15
NEWS NOTES

John Brewer is planning to move the Moss eulch dredse to Hastings creek.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

ThcPioneers of Alaska held car I,ry at the igloo last night at which the gentlemen and ladies present had Hn enjoyable time.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

New laid eggs at Prosssr's Harness Shop. S1.oo per dozen. Phone Black 5
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

Representative Charles Jones yes terday addressed the high school stu
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

The present standing of the ball teams and what will be the percen- tnses after the next games are as follows:
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

The land office has issued quite number of final certificates or the )n,st month.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

The carnival committee will mee nt eight o'clock tonight in the omc of Q. D. Cochran.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15

The mail. in charge of John Heg- cess, arrived ut the postofiice thi' fternoon ui .ch minutes of tw T here were two sled loads c"mprisint fourteen hundred pounds.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-01-15
A. 8. BARN DANCE.

Saturday. January f7 Admission. St.5O. See the committee for series ratss.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08
PREVENT WOODLAND FIRES.

Connecticut has many thousand acres of valuable woodland which rep resent 8 steady income or a fixed in- vestment. just as much as though the same amount of money had been put into buildings or business for profitable return. It is property wEsch does not get the same amount of protection which is given to other kinds and therefore calls for the exercise of the greatest amount of care by those who use it. Fire is the great danger and this is one season of the year when large losses are apt to be suffered through the thoughtlessness or care lessness of people who are not direct ly concerned
 It makes little difference to what use the forests may be put there is plenty of use for all the products that can be obtained and whatever efforts can be made towards the prevention of disastrous onhagrations with the att tendant losses means the same to the owner of woodland as it does to the possessor of a business block
 There are many other states which are more vitally interested in its for ests and lumber business than Con necticut, but just so far as the exer- else of care and good sense can be made to contribute to the amount of cord wood. poles, ties, young trees or standing timber, through the preven- tion of forest fires. every effort should be bent in that direction by those who have it in their power to do so. Fire should be avoided whenever possible when it is known that damage is bound to result Prevention has saved and will continue to save thousands of dollars.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-08
WATERFRONT PROPERTY

The action of the people of Hartford in approving the purchase of ian ex- tensive waterfront which was offered to them by the bridge commission in dicates good judgment. It is a step which involves a half million dollars, but 1t insures to the city the future control thereof. It is action which cannot help making many other cities about the state awaken to the inn portance of their waterfront property. There are few cities in this state which have given this question sufficient at tention in the past. They have seen the river fronts gathered in by prf- vate corporations until when the time came for looking after the best inter- ests of the community through the de- velopment of it's waterways, the muni- cipality found itself with it's hands tied
 Hartford was afforded the opportu- nifty to overcome such a possibility in the future and it has taken wise step and one which should not only bring the city good returns through business development, but which is going to constantly increase in value. That it jumped at the chance presented to 1t shows the city to be wideawake and setting magnificent example to others and any other city which is given an opportunity to do as well under pro- porEonate- terms would not be alive to important advantages if it allowed such proposition to pass. Hart ford has made an important local move in the way of stimulating waterway transportation