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Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Governor Baldwln's Story.

Governor Baldwin told t Farmers Club of Greenwich, Wednesday, that he claimed kinship to agriculture. He said he was farmers s boy, had worked on farm in three states when he was lad, and is now chairman of the trustees of the Connecticut Agricul- tural College He told story. Said the governor: TT have heard of New England farmer ill old times. before the packing houses of the West had grown So great, who was met on the road to New York with drove of hogs. A man who met him, asked him what he expected to get for them and he said $5 head. .r 4
 How many have you got ?
 "'One hundred. .s
 "'What has it cost you to breed and fatten them ? -. ...g
 '' Five hundred dollars, I reckon.
 Where does your profit come in then ?
 "Well, you see have to go to New York every year and have their com pany down. '' ...
 . The governor said that the state farm at Georgetown has been selling good milk at good price, but the feed and salaries have cost more than came in and the college trustees never get a trip to New. York thrown ill either.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Red Cross Benefit Luncheon.

To be served by the Red Cross Aid committee during the Handicap Golf Tournament at Shelter, Norfolk Downs, Saturday, Sept. 5, from 12:30 to 1 :30 p. m. for the modest price of 50 cents. The menu:
 Buttered rolls, bread and butter sand wiches. .
 Choice of cold cuts. ...... .@
 Roast lamb, roast chicken, ham tongue, young pig. .#
 Vegetables-hot succotash, made from fresh corn and beans.
 Salads-Fresh vegetables and lettuce with Mayonnaise dressing, potato salad.
 Desert - homemade ice cream, chocolate, coffee, vanilla; homemade cake and gingerbread. .
 Hot coffee. 's.. ......... ....... 4.
 There will be an automobile service between the Norfolk Library and the Shelter 11:08-12:16 and returning from 2-3. Fare 10 cents each way.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Don't Argue About War.

Don't argue about the war;" says a health bulletin issued for members by Dr. Louis R. Welzmiller, physical director of the West Side Young Men $ Christian Association, Eighth avenue and Fifty-seventh street. The health bulletin says:
 "The terrible conflict in Europe is bound to have its effect on the people of this country, and it is being felt with particular keenness by residents of New York because there are so many of us of so many different feelings all crowded into the one city.
 "For your own health's sake and your own peace of mind
 Don't argue about the war. Every man has a right to his own thoughts on the subject and it will only make you nervous and fretful to get into an argument. It's foolish to lose your temper and become irritable and, be- sides, it spells your efficiency.
 Don't fret about the increased cost of living. It won't help any to worry and it is certain to impair your health. A little thinking will show ways of economy that won't hurt you any and will help you to overcome the rising prices.
 Don't neglect your health. Good health-steady nerves, plenty of pure blood coursing through your veins, per- feet digestion, hardened muscles means clear thinking brain and a spirit of cheerfulness. The healthy man is an optimistic man. Be optimis- tic by all means, and to this end take regular exercise, eat healthy food breathe plenty of fresh air, get out into the sun as much as possible.
 Don't forget to pray. Pray that the war may .soon end; pray that this country may in no way become in- volved and thank God for the fact that you live in land that has not gone war mad.''
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
LOTS OF BUL LHEADS
Party Caught 800 at Wood Creek in
 Two Hours.

Fishermen report great runs of bull- heads this season, in lake, pond, creek and river. And fish of considerable size are among the catches reported, one party at Twin Lakes having captured number said to weigh three pounds apiece.
 One night last week Fred Morin, Al. Higgins and Wallace Decker went to Wood Creek, near West Norfolk, and had phenomenal luck. The bullheads played leap-frog with one another in their eagerness to get at the bait, and at the end of two hours fishing the party came home with about 800 bullheads running, in weight, from three-quarters of pound to one and one-half pounds.
 Fishermen on the Housatonic river are having fine luck, both as tn num- bers and weight of the fish caught, and lots of big strings are seen being carried from the Blackberry river in the vicinity of the Pease boat house. Fishing is the favorite pastime with many people, nowdays and nowanights, not only because fishing is an enjoyable sport but because it helps to solve the problem of the high cost of living.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Church Cornerstone Laid.

About 5000 persons, including dele. gations from all parts of the state, wit messed the laying of the cornerstone of the new St. Joseph's Roman Catho. lie Church in Winsted, at 8 o'clock Sunday afternoon. The ceremony, which was brief and simple, was per. formed by Right Rev. John J. Milan, bishop of Hartford diocese, assisted by Rev. John J. Murray, chancellor of the diocese; Rev. Luke Fitzsimmons of Waterbury and Rev. Arthur O'Keefe, of Torrington. Two score visiting clergymen answered the. responses. Members of the Knights of Columbus, T. A. 6 B. Society and Hibernians of Winsted and Torrington attended the exercises. The societies met at the rooms of the local T. A. &.B. Society and marched. to the site of the new church, headed by squad of police and a Winsted band.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
NEW Y0RK's NEW MARKET
Advantage New England Farmers
 Should Derive From 1t.

. Should Derive From 1t.
 Mayor Mitchell, of New York city has just approved an ordinance estab fishing free farmers market in the Borough of the Bronx. This is in pur- suance of general plan to improve the distribution of produce to city con sumers and so lower prices. The new market in the Bronx will occupy an entire block and is expected to open October l.
 This market should be of appreciable benefit to New England farmers because it adjoins the New Haven roads Harlem River terminal and the big produce house which the road erected two years ago to care for the produce received from New England farms While the free farmers market is supposed to be for truck farmers who bring in their own fruit and vegetables from Vest chester and Long Island farms, the effect of its establishment at this spot should be to make this great center for market business of all kinds.
 The Bronx, though considerable portion of New York City, has had no SUCH nhTkeU up UllI HOW. AIVeT uylnR New England apples, potatoes turnips and such produce at the New Haven s produce house dealers have had to go to | the downtown markets in Manhattan for their garden truck. This has kept business away from the New England produce men, which they now should get. Retailers who have been buying all their supplies in the lower markets will undoubtedly do all their purchas- ing at this new centre, buying New England produce along with the stuff from the suburban truck farmers. The Mayors Market Commission recently estimated that there was a consuming population of 1,500, 900 tributary to such market and that this population in year required l.500 carloads of butter, 2,900 carloads of eggs 9,360 carloads of potatoes and S. 1 800 carloads of fruit and vegetables. The amount paid for just these items of the food supply was estimated at $44,- % 900, 900. That the New England farm CTS share of this will be increased by the new arrangements there can be | little doubt
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Murder in Newborn.

John Green, an aged shoemaker, oi Newtown, was found murdered in his shop Sunday morning. He lay at full length behind the counter. By his side was an axe, stained with blood, and his head was gashed where he had been struck, evidently with the blunt end of the instrument. The state police have arrested James Collins, a section hand, in connection with the crime. His clothing was covered with deep blood stains, whose existence he explains by saying that he cut his hand and that the blood from the cut smeared his clothes.
 The murder was probably committed Saturday night, and the murdered man lay all night in the shop before he was discovered. Charles Cavanaugh, on his way home from church Sunday morning, stopped in the shop and found Green lying behind the counter, his head and face covered with dried blood and blood-stained axe by his side
 It is thought that the motive for the crime was robbery. The shop was in extreme disorder as though it had been thoroughly searched.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
NEGRO SINGERS COMING
Quartet From Atlanta University, at
 Pilgrim Church.

The male quartet of Atlanta Univer- sity will sing the negro melodies at Pilgrim church next Sunday evening at 7:30. Admission will be free, but an offering will be received for the work of the institution, which is one of the best schools in the country for the colored youth.
 The quartet have sung here before and are always we'll received; but they never sang as we'll as this year, as they have new tenor, concerning whom Madam Nordica said, "He has pure tenor voice and there is nothing in the art beyond his capabilities.
 His singing everywhere awakens great enthusiasm. The quartet sang last Sunday morning at the Congrega- tional church in Norfolk and made a great impression.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Hurt, Stopping Runaway.

Fred Buell., of Plymouth, was seri- ously injured late aturday afternoon in an attempt to stop his pair of runa. way horses. The animals had been left standing in front of Blackmeer's s grain store on Chapel street, and, it is supposed, became frightened by empty bags which were being blown around by the wind. As they started of toward the freight depot, Mir. Buell. caught hold of the bridle of one horse and was dragged over 100 feet before the horses were brought to stop. One of the animals fell on his legs, breaking the left one in two places just above the ankle, so that the bones pro- truded through the skin. He was taker home after being attended by Dr. R. S Goodwin.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES
J. Henry Roraback Resigns as Town
 Committee Chairman.


 The republican caucus or the election of delegates, was held in Town, Hall, Monday afternoon. J. Henry Rora- back, chairman of the town committee, presided and H. E. Lyles was eleeted clerk. The business of the meeting was despatched in short order, and dele gates to the various conventions elected as follows:
 State-William J. Reel, Fred R. Collin.
 Congressionel-George S. Fuller, John N. VanDeusen.
 Senatorial al--George Goodwin, William R. Weddle. .r t.i
 County-Allyn Fuller, Almon l.. Higgins.
 Probate-H. E. Lyles, Nelson Strat- ton.
 When the election of town committee came up, Chairman Roraback, who had served in that capacity for number of years, stated that in view of his other interests, which took up considerable portion of his time, it seemed advisable to him to withdraw from the chair1nanship, for the purpose of having the position filled by some one who would be better able to give the neces- sary time and attention to the duties it involved. In difference to MT. RDra- backs suggestion, he was not re- elected, but Selectman William J. Reel was elected chairman. The other members of the town committee are Messrs. Allyn Fuller and Irving Gay lord.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Lee kallogq,s Joke.

Lee Kellogg of Falls Village, is some. thing of dry joker. Lee has been in the House of Mercy Hospital, Pittsfeld ever since last February, undergoing treatment for broken leg. A short time ago, Miles Blodgett, also of Falls Village, who was on his way to Cali fornia, stopped at the House of Mercy to call on him. When he started to leave, after brief visit, Lee, bidding his visitor goodbye, said;
 Come in and soc me, on your way home."
 '..But probably won't be coming this way again for two or three years, , replied Blodgett.
 ''Well, that's all right" said Lee. ''Drop in on your way home, just the same. I'll be glad to see you.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
The Reunion in TerryviIIe.

Go, si 1erable interest is being shown by the people of Terryville in the com ing of the 2nd Conn. Heavy Artillery the only regiment that was recruited almost entirely from Litchfeld County
 flor their annual reunion on Sept. II, and arrangements for that event are progressing The dinner will be furnished by the citizens of Terryville and will be free to all veterans and their wives, also to widows of veterans. Others who may wish for dinner will be furnished with tickets at;50 cents each It is expecfed that most of those coming by train will take the trolley from TerryvilIe station to the Town Hall. It is hoped there will be large attendance of the survivors of the regi- ment. '#
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
'. With Military Honors.

The body of Foryan Sadlowske, of New Haven, who was accidently drowned at Vera Cruz May 21, during the early days of the occupation of that port by American troops, was brought to New Haven Sunday and the funeral was held with full military honors. The service was at St. Stanislaus' s Polish Church. Five local companies of the militia marched behind the body, which was conveyed on gun carriage.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
A Chatham Far Attraction.

Six years ago "Dorcas H." one of the famous Dodge string of horses created the track record of 2:113 at the Chatham fair. Although many attempts to break this record have been made, none were successul. +I
 AS an incentive for further attempts this year, the fair management has offered silver cup to the owner of the horse reducing this mark.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the Chatham track is one of the fastest in the state some horsemen do not believe the record can be lowered while others believe at least one second will be clipped off. If the record is broken it will probably be by one of the starters in the free-for-all race on Friday, Sept II, the final day of the fair.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
CONNECTICUT CROPS
interesting Statistics of What Our
 Farmers Raise.

interesting Statistics or What Our
 Farmers Raise. In recognizing the crop reporting staff of the department of agriculture it was planned to have state agent in each state to have charge of the work, but this plan was dropped and F. C.. Kesey, of Williamstown, N. r., has charge of the field including that state and Connecticut and Rhode Island. The aids in each state will report to him. V. A. Sanders, of Wakefield, Mass, has charge of the work in that state and the northern New England states.
 Connecticut crop condition, forecasts, prices, etc., August are given in tn. latest crop report of the department as follows:
 Corn Condition, s4 per cent. pro- duction forcasted from condition, 3. 6lS,000 bushels; price, 79 cents a bushel. Oats-Condition, 92 per cent. !; ereast, s70,Ooo bushels; price, 51 cents. Rye-Acreage of crop, 1000 acres; estimated production 133, 900 busnels; quality, 94 per cent. price 96 cents a bushel. Buckwheat-3, 900 acres; condition, 94; forecast, 59,000 bushels production; price, $1.10 a busntl a
 The condition of the tobacco crop in the state was 96 per cent. on August last, compared with 91, the average for ten years The production is foreoasted at 36, 475, 900 pounds.
 Potatoes 97; forecast, B. 026. 1000 bushels; price, $l.02 bushel Hay-375 acres; condition, S9; forecast, 445, 900 tons price, $19.80 a ton. Clover-Yield per acre, 13 tons; pro- quality. 80 per cent.
 Condition figures for various Connecticut crops this month are given as follows:
 Timothy, S8; millet. 90; field peas, 90; cowpeas, 95; pasture. 92; apples, 75; peaches, 42; grapes, ST; pears, 69; watermelons, ST; cantaloupes, 88; tomatoes. 90; cabbage, 84; onions, 89; dry beans, 85; lima beans, 91.
 The production of blackberries in Connecticut this season was 90 per cent. or full crop, and the production ot raspberries was 88 per cent. of full crop
 The production of apples forecasted by the department is 1,800, 900 bushels, compared with 2,100, 900 bushels last year and 100000 bushels the year before. The mean of September, October and November average prices paid to the producers of Connecticut apples for that product is given as 76 cents a bushel last year and "A cents the year before.
 Prices paid to producers of certain agricultural products in Connecticut are given as follows: On July 15, hogs, $13.00 per 100 pounds; beef cattle, $9 per 100 pounds; sheep, $9 per 100; milch cows $68.70 head; horses $220 head, and on August 1 prices were: For butter, 34 cents a pound; eggs, 30 cents dozen; chickens, Is cents a pound.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
The Big Show.

With the opening of the Connecticut fair, at Charter Oak park, Hartford, less than a week 'away-Labor day, Monday, September 2, to be precise everything is taking shape at the spacious and historical grounds for the states great exposition week of its agriculture, cattle, arts, crafts, sciences and educational features as we'll as the best there is in horse racing, athletics and sensational feats, aerially, aquatic ally and on horseback.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Opens Headouarters

J. Henry Roraback, chairman of the republican state committee, went to Hartford, Tuesday, to open up the state headquarters, at the Allyn House. Miss Mary Collins, stenographer, accompanied him, and will be at the headquarters for two weeks.
 MT. Roraback broke camp at Twin Lakes, Monday, where he had been for several weeks, with his son Lewis and a chef, enjoying, life free. from the cares of politics, business or war.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
AUTO AXLE BROKE
DorvaI Merriman's Livery Auto Game
 to Sudden Stop.

Friday night. at late hour, as Dorval Merriman, of South Canaan, who runs an auto livery, was driving his Overland toward Canaan, on the East Canaan road, an axle suddenly snapped in two, on the Bennett Hill cut, and one wheel went whizzing of to one side of the road. The auto stopped, with a series of bumps, con- siderably shaking up the driver and three or four young men who were rid ing with him. Nobody was severely hurt, but the auto was. of course, put out of business for the time being, and the next morning it was lowed to the Brewer garage for repairs.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
FIREMEN AND BAND GOING
Will Take Part in Contests at MilIbrook,
 Monday.

Next Monday, Labor Day, Canaan will be represented at the annual meet of the Harlem Valley Firemen's Asso. citation, by Canaan Hose Company and Canaan Citizens Band. It is expected the two organizations will muster 45 men-25 firemen and 90 bandsmen. They will leave by auto and train. The train leaves Canaan at 6:45 a. m,
 The hose company will participate in the hose race, and the runners will give good account of themselves.
 The band will play in the band con- test, prize being offered for the best band at the meet; and their friends will feel mighty proud to see the band boys come marching home with the prize.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
County Association Here.

The Litchfeld County Public Health Association, of which W. W. Bierce, Esq, of Torrington, is president, and Dr. F. H. Lee, of Canaan, secretary, will meet today at the Canfield, at II o'clock. Among the speakers will be Dr. Townsend, of New Haven, secre- tary of the State Board of Health, and Judge Daniel Markham, of Hartford, the oldest health officer in the state.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Auto Runs Into Pole.

Two men were injured in an accident at Ocean Beach, New London, Sunday night when an automobile carrying the license number 876, which is listed as belonging to A s. Oarrigan, of Broad Brook, skidded and crashed into a tele- graph pole At the hospital one of the men said he was E. Fox, jr., Hartford contractor. His companion refused to tell his name
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Body Found in River.

The body of an unidentified man, whose pockets were weighted down with small pebbles, was found in the Connecticut River at Suffield late Sun day night It had been in the water ten days or more and was so badly de- composed that it was found necessary to bury it Sunday. There were no marks on the body. The man was about 45 years old.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Killed by Fall From Tree.

John Purcell, ss years old, died at the Derby hospital Sunday night of 8 double fracture of the skull following a fall from tree earlier in the day. He was saving off a limb of the tree, and in reaching too far out lost his balance. He dropped headlong to the ground, a distance of twenty feet. He leaves a wife and three children.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03

My husband never comes home, " said the woman with melancholy eyes.
 "Men always go to extremes, ," said the woman with the firmly set lips. "Mine won't do anything but sit around the house. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03

I'll never speak to you again as long as liveP' exclaimed the temperamental girl.
 Flaw Haw" rejoined the practical youth You can't help yourself. I've got some of your songs and recitations on my phonograph. "-washinpton Star. w"
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Ex-Warden Hitchcock Dead.

Ex- Warden E. F Hitchcock, of Win. sted, died Monday night in Hartford hospital. He was 50 years old and a native of Cohoes, N. r, where his remains will be taken today for inter ment ..
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03

Mrs. Hiram Offen-"Your recom- mendations are rather poor, I must say"
 Maid-"Well, mum, yez weren't recomminded very highly to me, ay- ther "-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03

"I think" said the editor, in a worried tone, "that will drop journal ism and take to astronomy"
 "Why ?"
 Because astronomers have more space than they know what to do with. "-Herald and Presbyter.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03

"Oh, ma, Flossie's mamma got a donkey and cart for birthday present. Did anybody ever give you donkey for present ?''
 "Yes, child: pa did when he married me. "-Baltimore Amercian.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-07-22
La Memoria del Banco
Territorial y Agrlcola

Hemos recibido un ejemplar de la
memorla que presenta ell ''Banco Terri
torial y Agricola' de Puerto Rico. CO.
rrespondiente al ejercicio de 1913-1914,
para dar cuenta la Junta general de
acclonlstas convocada para ell 20 de Ju-
lio de los trabajos y operaciones reali-
zadas por ell Banco durante el ano eco
n0mico
Ell Balance general presenta una 81
tuaci6n s6lida y la liquidacion de Per-
didas Ganancias un beneficio neto de
1863, ,S64,92 que representa- un 1899 por
100 sobre 81 capital realizado fondo
de reserva.
Para su distribution somete ell Conse-
10 q la resolution de la .Junta una pro-
posici6n que permite llevar a la reser-
va I'm aumento de 25013,51 con ell cual
ell capital realizado y fondo de reserva
del Banco Sc elevaran $4,000
Durante ell ano Sc han emitido los dos
primeros Totes de la novena emission de
cedulas hipotecarias por un montante
de 100000 que han sido vendidos en- su
casi totalidad EN- la Isla en- Espana por
su valor la par; en- cambo ha quedado
amortizada y pagada totalmente la emi
sion especial que garantizaba el edificic
del Banco, siendo esta amortization la
causa principal de la reducci6noque pre-
senta la cuenta de Cedulas Emitidas en-
el Balance
Como Sc We, la situacion del Banco Te
rritorial y Agrfcola que preside nuestrc
listinguido amigo don Rafael Fabian
no puede ser mas brillante la ve2
mas s0lida
Todo coopera a este excelente resul-
tado. La idoneidad de los directoreS
del Banco, el buen comportamiento y
la eficiente labor de los empleados EN- el
desempeno de sus respectlvoS cargos, co
mo dice Ell el preambulo de la Nemoria,
ell presidente del Consejo de Admins
TRACTION Sr. Fabian
FL BOLETIN celebra que, institu-
clones como esta del Banco Territorial
que son netamente del pals. tengan VI
da tan franca orientaci6n tan acerta-
da