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Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
Those PeskY Cut Worms.

Whew! but aren't the cutworms say. age this year. We have tended garden these many, many years, and this year makes a record for cutworms-at least, at our ranch. In spite of very severe winter-bare ground, too, during the most severe days-the cutworms not only lived over, but we are almost ready to believe matched broods that their race might multiply and flourish. We reckon we shall have to replant about every thing. It is exasperating to say the least We are wondering how it would work to throw up the soil in ridges this fall and turn in thousand hens, and repeat the operation once week. Just at this writing we are ready to advocate almost any sort of heroic method that will save enough onions for q stew and one long squash for Thanksgiving pie. Should any of our readers find themselves short of cutworm stock we shall be pleased to supply their needs at half price, and will guarantee large, fat, vigorous individuals ready to move right in and begin "chawing" at any old stand. d.-Connecticut Farmer.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
A Great Slogan Sign.

Danbury dedicated its new slogan sign with appropriate fuss, last night. This slogan sign is said to he the finest thing, of the kind in New England Ii stands 35 feet high and forty feet wide and the entire weight of the sign is 15,000 pounds. There are 5000 feet of angle iron in the construction of the sign and 12,000 feet of copper wire. The sign has twenty sign transformers which are used to cut the voltage down from 220 volts to ten volts. The sign contains 2,640 tungsten sign lamps, and the cost of the first installation 6f these lamps will be $528. The sign contains 806 glass color caps, the first cost of which is $200. The operation of the sign will consume eighty kilo. watts per day of six hours.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
POSTMASTER ROBERTS
Will Assume His Official Duties Early
 in July.

in July.
 Edward L.. Roberts, whose nomina- tion as postmaster at North Canaan was confirmed by the Senate last week, has filed his bond and will receive his com mission in time to assume the duties of the office about the first week in July.
 Postmaster Holt is now a "hold-over, his term having expired June 23. He will remain in charge until MT. Roberts sees fit to take possession.
 With regard to the clerical force in the office, MT. Roberts declines for the present to discuss any possible changes that may be made. He admits, how ever, that Miss Sarah Ferguson, whose efficient work has been so acceptable to the public, will be retained, and gives no intimation that there will be any change made at all, among the other assistants, at least for the immediate future.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
THOSE MINOR" CASES
May be Settled Out of Court, and May
 Not.

Not.
 The prosecutions growing out of the "horning'' of John Graves an1 his bride, at Mrs. Corcoran' s residence, two weeks ago, when somebody brought d keg of beer to the scene and a number of boys, under age, partook of it, was postponed from last Saturday until next Saturday Papers have been served on four parties, and a number of young boys have been subpoenaed to appear in court and testify to their beer-drinking.
 It is said the cases are likely to be settled out of court, but certain of the defendants assert that inasmuch as there was no intent to transgress any law, aud as the boys helped themselves to the beer, which was simply placed on tap and left free to all, they fail to see where the law "has anything on them," aud will take the case into court and fight it out. Attorney l.. J. Nickerson, of West Cornwall, has been retained for the defense. Whether the case will go to trial the next day or so will develop.
 The statute under which the prosecu- tion is brought is an act passed by the legislature of 1913, as follows:
 Every person, except the parent or guardian of minor, who shall deliver or give any spirituous or intoxicating liquors to such minor, except on the or der of a practicing physician, shall be subject to the penalties of section 2712 of the general statutes.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
EIectrlcs at South Norwnlk.

Beginning at ? o'clock Monday morn ing the regular electric train service be. stween New Haven and New York on the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad was in operation. The sched- ule will include sixteen passenger train daily.
 This means that the Pittstield- New York express train will be taken up by the electric motors at South Norwalk instead of at Stamford, as formerly.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
Rev. "Bert" Roraback Married d :.

The marriage of Rev. A. E. Rora. back, of Brooklyn, son of Judge A. T. Roraback, of Canaan and the Supreme Court, to Miss Gertrude Ditmars, of Brooklyn, was solemnized yesterday afternoon, in the City of Churches.
 Judge and Mrs. Roraback, ! Clinton Roraback and Misses Grace and Cath crime Roraback attended the ceremony. The wedding party came to Cal a ln last evening and were drlven at once to Twin Lakes, where bran-Iew cottage had been prepared for their reception. The newly welded couple will spend their honeymoon at the Lakes.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
JOHN ROBINSON
Faithful Old Servant of Adam Family
 for IA Years, Dies.

One of the real land marks of the older life of Canaan has passed away in the death of John Robinson. The end came early Sunday morning at the House of Mercy in Pittsfield, where he had been for about five weeks. To those who were familiar with his con- dition his death had been expected; but to others it came as a surprise. The funeral was held at the home Of Miss Adam on Monday afternoon and was conducted by the Rev. B. o. Gillette. The bearers were Charles Butcher, Les ter Adams, H. E. Lyles and John s. Reed. The burial was in the Lower cemetery.
 He leaves an aged sister who lives ill England. a niece who lives in Chicago and two nieces who live in Detroit.
 One of the latter, Mrs. Mary Jones, was present at the funeral. At one time she and her sister worked at the Warner House. A grand-niece, Mrs. Mellore, was also present.
 John was born in a small town near Lincoln in England about 1880. He came to this country and to Canaan some time prior to 1870, living first with Chester Deming on the South Ga naan road, and with William Adam. For forty four years he lived ill the old Adam home, being gardener first forWil- liam Adam and then for his daughter, Miss Sarah Adam. It was 8 long ser vice for one family in these days, ser vice the length of which was only ex- ceeded by that of Mrs. Sally Doolittle, who worked for the same family seventy-two years.
 John was profoundly loyal to MT. Adam and his wife and to their child ren and children's children. He was 8 loyal and faithful old servant, and his passing is like the passing of an old member of the family. Everyone knew him and cherished distinct affection for him. He was familiarly known as Honest Jonhny," and we'll deserved the title. His quaint English speech and humor, his sunny, cheery way his unfailing g od nature, and his intense loyalty to friends bound him to them. He was always loyal to the old country and especially to Queen Victoria Or the Fourth of July he always ran III the "Union Jack" with the 'Stars anc Stripes.'' His love for the land of hit adoption never superseded his love fo7 his mother-land
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
No Flies On lem.

The BaId-Head Club of Amercia is to hold its annual banquet at Winsted, Conn. in October and heartless New York paper intimates that it will also be joyful occasion for the flies. The club has. large membersip and it's field for growth is promising, as there is a vast number of eligibles who have not yet enrolled. North Adams Herald
 The statement of the New York news paper in question is a gross islander. There are no flies on the Bald-H Club of America. .-Pittsfield Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
BAKERY NOT SOLD
Prospective Purchasers Look it Over,
 but Hesitate.

The Oehlschlager Model Bakery is still on the hands of tas executors of the estate, together wlth tine horses, wagons, etc. belonging to it. Various prospective purchasers from other towns have come here and inspected the pro- position, but uo tJ the prcseat writing nothing tangible has resulted.
 Last Monday, Mir Henry Finck, of Torrington, was in town. in oonsulta- ton with Attorney J. Clinton Rorabsck and inspecting the bakery and appur- tenances, but arrived at no definite de- cision with regard to purchase.
 Another prospective buyer, Fritz Haulsman, of Long Island, was in town some days ago on similar errand, but came to no agreement with Mir. Rora- back in the matter of bargain.
 It is the general opinion that the Model Bakery offers fine opportunity for some bakery concern who will con duct an up.to-date, clean and reliable bakery, and there can be no doubt that some baker will soon see it in that light, and grasp the opportunity.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
Chased Bear in Auto.

That big black bear which was seen at Bricktop, Perkins Corner, near Willimantic and other places, has been heard from. It was recently seen in the bucl1wheat field of Edward Hutch inson in Andover. Moses Linnell, proprietor of the Andover Hotel, chased the bear in an automobile. Wednesday morning some people saw the bear in the neightorhood of Gilead.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
Dams Valuable Find.

Gar Inspector Dan Sweeney found a beautiful gold watch and fob in the c. N. E. passenger coach left here Satur. day night by the evening train. It was a lady's watch and ill the heart. shaped fob was large diamond. Dan reported his find to the main office in Hartford, and as the owner had not made claim to it he was ordered to send it ill to the trainmaster at Hartford, which he did Monday afternoon
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
EOGEL TO LEAVE
Popular School Supervisor to Become
 Principal at Torrington.


 Principal at Torrington.
 MT. George J. Vogel is to leave Ca- naan, despite the recent official an- nouncement to the contrary. He has finally yielded to the insistent "call' of the Torrington School board and wilLbecome principal of the Torring- ton High School and assistant superin- tendent of the schools of the town, and will go to Torrington early ill August to prepare for the opening of the fall term.
 This anno II cement will be received by the many friends of MT. Vogel, in Canaan, with profound regret. Yet he is to be congratulated upon the wider field, with increased compensa- tion, and possibilities for advancement which were not likely to open up for him while he remained in state service as chief inspector of schools in the de- partment of the state board of educa- tion and supervising agent of the schools of North Canaan. MT. Vogel came to Canaan four years ago, and has made a friend of every person in the town. He has identified 
 himself with the community to the ex- tent of cooperating unselfishly and often at no little personal sacrifice, in every movement and enterprise under taken by our people, and his executive talent has wrought success in every undertaking in which he has been in terested. In his departure the town will sustain an irreparable loss. As an educator and school supervisor his ability is most cordially attested by his superior, NIT. O D. Hine, secretary of the state board of education, who reposed in him the utmost confidence and held for him the sincerest pers onal friendship. MT. Vogel is type of useful citizen that any community can ill afford to lose, and Torrington is entitled to congratulations on it's good fortune i'll securing his services as an educator, and his acquisition as citi- zen.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
Sudden Death.

Benjamin E. Cowperthwaite, assist ant postmaster i'll Danbury for several years, died suddenly of cancer of the throat. He was working in the post office as usual during the day and was on the street few hours. before his death. He was CT years old and leaves three daughters.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
New Telephones.

121-3-Jos. H. Allyn. 1O2-2-Clark & Dickinson. 132-2-C. N. E. Depot, Twin Lakes. 120-3-E. A. Creevey. 13-2-S. A. Eddy. 105-14-H. J. Dings. 61-3-Stiles Judson. 61-12-Henry F. Keil. 124-5-Thos. l.. Norton. 61-4-Mrs. F. A. Thompson. 34-2-David Warner. 13-13-E. G. Williams. 16-14-Mrs. A. H. Wyatt. 114-E-Lee Wickwire.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
Col. Osborn off to Europe.

Colonel Norris G. Osborn, editor of the New Haven Journal Courier, sailed Saturday on the Olympic in company with the Hon. Irving H. Chase, the Misses Chase and George Boyd, of Waterbury, for trip to Norway.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25
Justice Ford Sits in Norfolk.

Justice George W. Ford went to Nor folk, Saturday, to preside at the hear ings in the cases of August P. Curtiss vs. Bert Thompson and a MT. Parsons vs. Thompson, both actions to recover on claims for feed furnished the de- fendant. The cases were decided for the plaintiff, by default, the former be- ing awarded $34. 65 and costs, aggregat- ing $51, and the latter total of $40.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25

Misses May Devine and Catherine Mccormick spent Saturday and Sunday with friends in Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-25

Miss Mary Shuckerow, of Bridgeport, is spending a few days in town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-07
SPINNERS BUY LONG STAPLE.
Pay % f-3 Cents for Egyptian Type
Developed in Arizona by Depart
mcnt of Agriculture.

Washington. March ga portion
of the 2,i00-halc 1919 crop Of Ari-
zOna lcng staple cotton OF the Egyp-
tian type developed by the depart
mont of agriculture sold in Liver
pool recently at % 1-3 cents pound,
netting the Arizona growers II IL
cents Il pound at their shipping point
in Salt River valley. it was announced
today by Secretary Houston. This
WAS taken to indicate that English
spinncrs consider this cotton equal to
the best grades produced in Egypt
quantity sold to American spinncrS
brought prices which make this a
profitable crop for irrigated lands of
the Southwest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-07
STATE FARM WILL GO.
Not Enough Con,icts To Continue Cul-
tivatlon of Land.

Anderson. March w. III. Glenn
one OF the directors Of the state PEN
itentiary. declared today that be-
cause OF the committing OF many lie
sentences by the governor. thereby
enabling him To send the prisoners
TO the county roads throughout the
state. the directors of the penien-
tiary will be forced TO curtail the
cultivation of the state farm at ia-
good as the convict help decreases.
and that the live stock. wagons. etc.
would be sold as the usefulness &c
creases. MIR. Glenn says that only Is
convicts are on the farm now and
that II requires between 1G0 and 40
men To keep up the cultivation of the
usual I 500 acres of land. Mr.. Glenn
says the matter Of dispOsing OF the
stock not needed will be taken Ul
and considered at the meeting of tho
board OF directors. To be held ON IN,
second Wednesday in March.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-07
C.\RR.ANZA ON BLACKLIST.
His Refusal to Permit Prompt Invcs-
ugatiOn OF BcntOn's Death Destroys
Confidence in His RcctiGudc.

Washington, March 4.--Gen. Car
rama has been placed on the "black
list by the American government
alongside Nictoriano Huerta
The apparent eleventh hour repent
ance Of the constitutionalist leader
in appointing Il committee TO investi-
gate the death of William Benton, af-
ter demanding that all negotiations
looking to Il complete inquiry should
be conducted through him alone, will
iali to restore him TO the good graces
of the Washington administration, ac-
cording to the opinion of high officials
today. 1t is the general belief that an
examination EoW, after such long de
lay. would be fruitlcSS.
There is no Indication, however.
that the administration will abandon
It's policy Of "Watchful waiting"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-07
FIRE CAUSES HEAVY LOSS.
Several Freight Cars on the Water
front.

New Orleans, March 1.-Two sheds
OF the Louisiana Railway and Navi-
CATION company on New Basin canal,
between Howard and Robertson
streets, containing 1900 bales of cot
ton and several freight cars, were de-
stroyed by fire early this morning,
causing a loss estimated at S250,O00.
The amount of insurance is not known
Huge tufts Of blazing cotton,
blown by northerly wind, threaten
ed surrounding property and kept the
2remen and volunteer squads busy eX-
tinguishing incipient fires on shing,e
roofs. Several schooners, laden with
lumber, lying in the basin caught fir
several TINS, but they were finally
towed to q safe distance with slight
losses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-07

REBELS PLAN CAMPAIGN.
CiRRtNXA PREPARING FOR AT
TACK ON MEXICO CITY.
Largo Army Will be Moved South to
Get Between T0rrcOn and Capital
City and Both Federal StrOnghOlds
Will be Assaulted.

Douglas, AriZ., March 3.--An at
tack on Mexico City by 5000 men
striking from Topic territory is the
next move on the cOnStitutiOnalist
programme, according to announce
ment here tonight Francisco ELIAS,
border representative of the constitu-
tionalists, who returned to Aqua Prieta
today after a conference with Gen.
Carranza at Nogalcs, said the defec-
ton TO the rebels OF the federal gun
boat Tampico had caused the rebel
chief to drop his plans of concentra-
ton along the border and throw
southwark nearly half the rebel forces
in the field.
Elias said the rebels were confident
the gunboat Guerrero would follow
the example OF the TampicO, making
the capture OF Mazatlan and Guaymas
simple matter the Gulf Of California
then would be open to navigation for
the constitutionalists. giving them &
great advantage in shifting thei:
army 500 miles southwark.
Aside from this the movement, If
successful, would force withdrawal OF
the federal garrison OF $4,000 men at
Torreon, where they are reported
strongly entrenched, because it would
place the enemy between them and
Mexico City. For this reason tre
new campaign here is thought to ex-
plain in some degree why constitu-
tionaiists in chihuahua under Gen.
Villa have been holding off, allow
ms the federals to fortify and pro-
vision Torreon against q siege.
The Torreon attack, however, will
be pushed, il was stated by Elias.
There are plenty Of troops in
chihuahua he said. Gen. Carranza
will go into Chihuahua with only 700
men. Fifty would be enough"
1t was announced here today that
Gen. CarranZa would be at Cananea
tomorrow. at Naco tomorrow night
and at Aqua Prieta Thursday. Aqua
Prieta has trunphal arches erected
ana bunting spread in honor of his
coming.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-07
LEVER APPEALS FOR FARMER.
URGES LIBERAL POLICY ON PART
OF GOVERNMENT.
opens House Debate by Explaining
Importance of gricultural Bill
Which Carries Total Appropriation
OF $4,000, 900.

Washington, March "a vigorous
appeal for liberality on the part of
the federal government in aiding the
American farmer to meet the nation
increasing demand for food was made
today by Representative Lever Of
South Carolina, opening the house de-
bate on the agricultural appropria-
ton bill, which carries about S19,-
100000. The measure was before the
house all day and the debate will
be resumed Thursday.
!, Discussion took wide range,
some Of the speakers debating tho
bill, Representative MOndell Of Wyo.
ming crticising the Mexican policy
Of the administration; Representa-
tive Collier of Mississippi arraignina
interlocking directOrates; Represcn-
tative Sloan of Nebraska talking tar
iT from the Republican standpoint
and. Representatives Borland and
5hackleford OF Missouri arguing owe,
road development questions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-07
MEAICAAS WILL INVESTIGATE.
con NSTITJ TIONALISTS APPOINT
COMMISSION TO INQUIRE
INTO DEATH OF
BENTON.
Gen. Carranza Maintains an Indcpcnd-
cnt Attitude and Assumes All the
PrcrOgat:ycs OF Legally Elected
President.

Nogales, Mex, March "a COM
mission to investigate the Benton case
was appointed tonight by Gen. Car
rama. The decision was taken after
u long session of the provisional cab
met. Ii was said the death at Juarez
of the British subject. William 5.
Benton. had occupied virtually all
the attention of Carranza and his
advisers.
Members OF the commission are
Ramon Fraustro, constitutionalis,
military attorney general; Miguel
Silva. physician and ex-governor Oh
the state of Michoacan, and Miguel
Lara. attorney and ex-governor OF
Hidalgo. These three men, it was eX-
planned, already arc on their way tc
Juarez by was OF FL Paso. although
they have not been advised of their
mission there.
Nothing was announced regarding
the disappearance OF Gustav BauC h.
an American. 1t was said that nc
change had been made in Carranza's
stand that the death OF Benton, a
Brlton, should be taken up by the
English government and not by Wash
ington authorities.
George G. Carothers. American
consular agent at Torreon, arrived
today, but he said his mission was not
connected with the Benton incident
it had been expected here that Mr
Carothers would be commissioned by
The American state department &c
treat directly with Gen. Carranza.
The attitude Of the Washington
government in making no reply t.
Gen. Carranza's notes seemed to puz-
zlc those surrounding the insurgent
leader. No announcement was made
regarding the state department. re-
quest FOR information about the dis
appearance of Gustav Bauch, an
American, promised by Gen. Carran-
10 Ut the time Of his refusal to give
information about Benton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-03-07
SOCIETY IN SUMMERTON.
Usual Prc-Lcntcn Gaitics i'm Evidence
i'm That Town.

Summerton, March 3.-The usual
prc-lentcn social activities have been
in evidence during the past week in
Summcrton society. Complimentary
to Miss Whaley of Charleston, who
was the guest of Mrs. III. G. Mazyck,
Mrs. j. NJ. Plowden entertained at
cards on Thursday evening. Five ia
b!es were arranged, at which auction
and whist were played. After sew
eral Eubbers had been played, de-
!ightful refreshments in two courses
were served.
ON Monday evening Mrs. w. II. An
derson informally entertained few
friends. Auction was played, three
tabls having been made up. Quite
an enjoyable feature OF the evening
was the music rendered BY Mrs. An
dcrSon on a piano player. Cake and
wlac were served.
Miss Mildred james was hostess ON
Friday evening To the Embroidery
'ldh. In honor of Washington. the
embroidery feature WAS done away
WITH and contests appropriate to the
ccltbIation were engaged in. Miss
LucIc Mood, whose verse ON Wash
hSton received the greatest number
oi votes Wa prcscntd with a
hatchct. Miss Anna Davis of Mar
ion was awarded prize for guess
ing nearest To the number or cherries
upon a tree in the room. After
hour or SO thus pleasantly spent, Miss
James served a delicious sweet courc.