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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-25
oFFERINGs at THE COLONIAL

The splendid Dill or vaudeville that
has held audiences spellbound at the
Colonial Iheater for the past two days.
will give it's final showing tonight, and
enjoy entertainment with class to It.,
you can't go wrong by trip to the
Busy Corner playhouse to-day. On Mon
day there WILDE three new acts for the
first three days of the week. The bill
will include the Herbert Germaine Trio,
in a comedy bar and bounding pad act,
full of good laughs: Foster and his
educated dog. and Hunter and Daven-
port, in a hGackface act built chiefly on
smiles. This also will be the last on
which to see the local movies, includ-
ing Bowman's Store picnic and scenes
in Reservoir Park--~Advertisement
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-25
CONoUET YOUR CONCEIT

l am a young man, twenty-three;
am considered good-looking and have
an attractive personality. However,
up to date l have been unable to fall
in love, although nearly all the girls
| meet like me very much,
VIII you please advise me how 1
can fall in love? F. H.
Fall out of love with your own
charms and there will be more room
in your heart for the appreciation of
others.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-25
and the managers, committee.

and the managers committee.
Rumors that the strike would be
called Tuesday were denied by one
of the enginemen who said: TT has
not progressed that far yet"
Unofficially, however, it was stated
that to-day's would probably be the
last of the meetings with the federal
mediators. The enginemen have
promised two days notice of a strike
to the railroads.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-25
Cumberland Valley Railroad
TIME TABLE
In Effect May %. 1914

IN Emect May q. 1914
TRAINS leave Harrisburg
For Winchester and Martinsburg at
sos, 1850 a. m, "3:40 p. m.
For Hagerstown, Chamber burg. Car.
stations at 6:Os, s7:5O, 'ii:6S a. M 10
Additional trains for Carlisle and
Mechanicsburg at 9:4S a. m. 2:18. 3:27,
$3.50, $3.50 a. m.
'11 5S a. m. ELS. s3:40. 5:32 and $40
p. m.
'Daily. All other trains daily except
Sunday. H. A RIDDLE,
J. II. TONGE. G. p. 4
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-25
Late MouIters Prove
to Be Best Layers

cultural experiment station have con-
vinced the authorities there that the
early molting fowls should be dis
carded as Improbable it being an in
dication of lack of sustained laying
power Such hens are apt to lay a few
eggs during the natural reproductive
season and then go into molt with a
cessation of production.
The really good layers are apt to be
late molters. Don't be deceived by the
hen well covered by bright, clean
feathers If it is high production you
have in mind.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-25
Lighter Breeds Gain
at StOrrs Contest

The thirty-seventh week of the lay
ing contest at Storrs developed an un-
expected gain of 26 eggs. or a total
production of 3,1O2. as compared with
3,O76 for the preceding week. The
lighter breeds were for the most part
responsible for holding up the record.
There were fourteen pens that pro
duced 40 eggs each, or more, during
the week, or a yield of 20 per cent.
All OF these were Leghorns except one,
a pen of Rhode Island Reds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-25

guest that the clause, That it may
please Thee to have mercy upon all
men, be extended so as to read: That
it may please Thee to have mercy
upon all men and incline their hearts
TO have mercy upon all fowls of the
air, beasts and cattle.
"Will you be willing TO approve of
this letter and to forward it with such
approval to the proper committee or
delegates that it may come before the
general convention this year?"
This appeal was made Just before
the June, 1918, convention took place;
and no report has been made concern
ing the result.
In all probability it was not acted
upon.
Yet the letter must have caused
many of the good men to think along
new lines.
Our churches do not take as active
a part as they should in this humane
work. In a general way all clergy
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-25
Avoid Hard Grains as
Food For Young Ducks

Ducks should not be fed hard grains
until they are nearly matured. One
of the best feeds for the first few days
is bread crumbs and rolled oats. mois-
tened with water or milk Just enough
to be crumbly. Mash for ducks should
never be sloppy. In three or four DAYS
ada bran and cornmeal and gradually
change to mash of as many kinds of
ground feeds as you happen to have on
hand.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-25

Always ready where there is Vic
trola. Complete dance outfits s25 up.
]. H. Troup Music House. 10 South
Market Sq.-Advertisement.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-25
By ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.

&oplCS Va hAAt Avn
lowing appeal We're
sent to all bishops
and p + o m / n e n t
i'm e m b e r S o (
churches by Mrs.
Daniel Wright. of
'Banksmere, River
ton, n. j.:
For many years
it has been my sin
.cere desire to have
some w or d S of
prayer for kindness
to dumb animals in
.cluded in the Lit
any.
"TherefOra 7 sup-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-07-25
DANCE MUSIC

ITO ha continued. ]
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-02
COURTEOUS, BUT

a, minister wrote to ask leave OF
an Episcopal clergyman to take a
funeral service in the churchyard.
The courteous clergyman wrote back
by return of post:
Dear Mr.. Smith, please under
stand that shall be delighted to see
you in our churchyard at any time"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-02
THOSE CHICKENS

y THOSE CHICKENS
Pouter and Pooke dabbled in poul-
try. Most of their evenings were
spent in relating stories to illustrate
the intelligence of their own chick
ems.
Wonderful creatures hens are!"
announced Pouter one night. "And
so adaptable! l have one boss-eyed
old cackler who would hatch out a
bottle if you sat her on a piece of
broken glass! AS matter Of fact,
only a few weeks ago she Matched
out about three pints of water from a
piece of ice! 1t came in useful at the
time, tool"
cay, ay!" answered Poke. Its a
wonderful thing, is Nature! An old
hen of mine-name of Virginia.
don't care a brass straw what she's
fed on, and last week, for joke, my
boy gave her sawdust every day.
But she never said word-not she!
But she laid seven eggs right enough
and sat on 'em, too! When they
Matched out six of 'em had wooden
leg apiece, and the seventh was a
wood-pecker!"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-02
SUCH A NICE MAN

So SUCH A NICE MAN
The grandfather's clockin the cor
Sl..,tt- ner of the club smoking-room had
sestTV doomed out the hour of midnight,
: sENr when walters yawn and wish they
SlI 4 were in bed.
Several members sat down, read
- Ting the evening papers and chatting
4 together, but little Mr.. Banks remain
ed silent in his corner, wearing wor-
ried look as well as dress-suit.
To him came his friend Tanks.
- Whats the matter, old chap? You
j ~ look almost worried to DEATH" said
~ fhe. -
l<@INJ "The truth is my wife is horribly
I'll l Hin fact, the doctor says she must
NJ on no account receive any sudden
~ shock, and"
syILAl "Then why aren't you at home in
u II stead of messing about at the club?
1ah I'm surprised at you, Banks really
ami"
gggsaa That's just it, Tanks. It's only just
'@S after twelve, and l went home as
early as this it would give my dear
wife the shock Of her life!'
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-04-02
THE VERY WORST

The Damse-So you're an old sol
der? What was the worst engage
ment you were ever in?
The Merchant-When | was en-
gagged to my landlady's daughter for
three weeks, miss!
-O-O-
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
WOULD SHOOT FOREMAN
Dominrck Consolini Draws Revolver on
 William Emmo.

Monday morning an Italian named Dominick Consolini, who is. said tp have harbored grudge agai"St William Elnmo, foreman of the Connecticut Lime company's quarry, where both were employed, met the foreman on the road between the quarry aud the Canaan station and without word of warning whipped revolver out of his pocket and took deliberate aim at Emmo's breast. Emmo did not wait for the man to find the trigger. He started and ran like deer, toward the station, and was out of the danger zone i'll a jiffy.
 He called up Superintendent Brew ster, and told him of his adventure. Mir. Brewster immediately 'phoned Deputy Sheriff Rhoades, who started out to arrest the man with the gun, but Consolini had taken the alarm and added one more to the list of "mysterious disappearanceS. He has not returned at this writing, but will find Sheriff Rhoades prepared to welcome him when he comes back-if he comes back.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
Varones si-Capozzi.

A picturesque and attractive wedding was solemnized by Justice Ford, in his piano store, Monday morning, when MT. Gergorio Veronesi, of Salisbury, and Miss Eliza Gapozzi, of Canaan, with retinue of attendants, marched in, in bridal array, for the ceremony. The bride, an attractive young lady, was garbed in pure white, from top to toe, with white head dress and veil, and carried an elaborate bouquet. The impressiveness of the party and the regal equipment of the bride especially, so affected His Honor the Justice that he almost forgot to endow the handsome bride with all the worldly goods of the blushing groom, but he got through the ceremony with considerable degree of credit. It was one of the prettiest weddings he had ever performed.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
Beecher is Booked.

The Hon. Thaddeus B. Beecher, one of the most popular of Bridgeport's dis tinguished citizens, well known all over Connecticut, and the present secretary of Pyramid Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, will be one of the speakers at the annual banquet of the Bald-Head Club of America, at the Winchester, in Winsted, October 29.
 New members of the Club are being enrolled every week. Judge F. A. Jewell of New Hartford, forwarding the application and fee of William F. Beach, recommends him as the champion, so far as hairlessness is con- cerned, ard adds: "When present him at the next annual banquet, in Winsted, President Orr will acknowledge that he is not in it for re-nomination for president of the B. H. c. of A. :"
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
NAT STORM LAID UP
Bruise on Shin Develops Bad Case of
 Blood Poisoning.

Nat. C. Storm, the butcher, is in a critical condition, from blood poisoning resulting from an apparently trivial injury on his leg.
 On Wednesday of last week Aug 12, while delivering meat, at the hotel he bumped his shin against sharp stone. The bump pained him but little, and he paid no particular attention to it until Monday, five days later, when the pain had become so intense that Dr. Lee was summoned to attend him. Dr. Lee found the patient with consider able fever and suffering intense pain all over his body, and he detected instantly tIe symptoms of bad case of blood poisoning.
 The suffering became more intense for a couple of days, but finally began to yield to treatment, and willie the patient is by no means out of danger his condition is more favorable at this writing, Wednesday afternoon.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
MR. SPAULDING SPRAYED
Aged Resident, in Dazed Condition,
 Drives to Torrington.

MT. Merritt s. Spaulding, aged TT, drove to Ashley Falls, Monday to call on friends. AS he had not returned late in the afternoon, his family became alar.1cd and search was instituted, and a general alarm sent out to the surround ing trvrs. MT. Fred Collin. son-in- law, ,starte in his automobile following clues that led through East Canaan, Norfolk, Goshen, etc., and Tuesday morning word was received from the Torring ton police that the missing man had been found on the Harwinton road, a short distance from Torrington. He was in dazed condition and was lead ing the horse, one shaft of the wagon having been broken. He is subject to lapses of memory, and it was against the protest of his family that he went to Ashley Falls.
 He was weak from lack of food, when found, and was brought home later in the day. He apparently suffers no serious consequences of his experience He rested comfortably that night; his faculties are manifestly normal again, and he is to all appear ances fully recovered from the temporarily dazed condition.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
he Norfolk Fair.

The Fifth Annual Fair of tiIe Nor folk Agricultural Association will be held in Norfolk on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, September 10, II, and 12.
 The officers this year are making a special effort to have the Fair larger and more attractive than ever. New grounds have been purchased for per manent Fair Grounds, and number of new tents have been purchased to accommodate the exhibits of 1914.
 The Norfolk Agricultural Association invites competition from all its neigh boring towns and offers premiums this year of nearly $90O. Special arrange ments have been made this year for the accommodation of horses entered in the classes for Friday and Saturday, so that they can be brought to Norfolk the day before, and the chairmen of the different committees will assist in every way possible to care for the exhibits sent from out of town.
 The catalogue this year contains over 100 pages of printed matter with a general index of classes and advertisers, the original and duplicate entry lists, a list of the officers, announcements, admission, entries, and general rules and constitution of the Association; a list of the silver cups that have been won at the fair in former years, with a list of the silver cups offered for this years premiums and a general pro- granlme for each day of the Fair.
 The state tent is coming to Norfolk this year with an unusually good exhibit and as the entries have already begun to come in, the Association is looking forward to very prosperous year, as the fair is devoted entirely to the advancement of Agriculture in all its branches.
 The catalogues have been mailed to all patrons of the Association, and extra copies may be obtained at any time by applying to the secretary of the Associ- ation, at Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Chairman Roraback Issues Gall for
 New Haven, Sept. 9-IO.
 To the Republican Electors of

To the Republican Electors or Connections:
 A state convention of delegated representatives of the republican party from each town and senatorial district will be held at the Hyperion Theater, New Haven, on Wednesday and Thurs- day, September and 10, 1914, for the nomination of candidates for state officers and senator in Congress, the appointment of a state central com mittee, action regarding the ratification of the resolution changing the basis of representation in republican national tconventions, adopted by the republican national committee December 16.17, 1913, and the transaction of any other busnsess proper to come before said con- -venfion.
 The convention will be called to order on the first day at o'clock p. m., |, at which time committees on creden- tials, permanent organization, rules and resolutions will be appointed.
 The nomination of candidates, the adoption of resolutions, and other busi- ness will take place at the second days 
 begin at 10 o'clock, a. m.
 Each town is entitled to twice as many delegates as it has members in the lower House of the General Assem- bly. The primaries in the several towns for the appointment of delegates must be held on Monday, August 31, 1919, at an hour fixed by the chairman of the town committee, upon at least five days notice, by posting and advertising, in accordance with the rules of the party.
 Each senatorial district is entitled to two delegates. Towns having one or more senatorial districts within their limits shall elect their delegates from such districts in town convention, but such delegates shall reside in the dis tricts respectively represented by them. Delegates from the several senatorial districts comprising two or more towns each shall be appointed by the delegates chosen to the state convention by the towns comprising such senatorial dis, trict, at district convention held on Friday, September 4, 1914, and notice of the hour and place of holding such convention will be given by the mem. Der of the state central committee in each district
 By order of the Republican State Central Committee of Connecticut,
 J. Henry Roraback, Chairman. George E. Hinman, Secretary.
 Hartford, August 15, 1914.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
Some Fish.

Says a Collinsville correspondent: We hear all kinds of stories about catch ing fish in West Hill Lake and at Twin Lakes in Salisbury, but here is a story that is vouched for and the scene is right here in Collinsville. George Stevens is the man who knows just where to stand below certain rock in the Pennington river, above Collins vile short distance, and he knows to a fraction of an inch where to drop a hook and line and get results. Satur- day afternoon he fished for an hour and brought in 1 fine black bass and again on Sunday afternoon another hours fishing produced II more good ones.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
The Connecticut Fair.

That the annual Connecticut fair this year, to be held at Charter Oak park, Hartford, September to 12, inclusive, will eclipse all of its notables prede- cessors is assured by the premium list just issued by the Fair association. With prize awards aggregating $20, 900, and $3O,OOO additional in purses for horse racing, etc., the fair will easily be one of the biggest in the country. As an agricultural and stock exhibit the fair will have no peer. President John L. Dover has just returned from trip in the interests of the fair and is busily engaged in getting the new features completed. Everything is to be on bigger and more magnificent scale than ever before.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
SECOND HEAVIES
Gall for Annual Reunion of Litchfeld
 County Regiment.

SountY neBlTnents
 Secretary D. c. Kilbourn, of the "Second Heavies," who held their annual reunion in Canaan last year, has issued the following call for the reunion, next month at Terryville: /
 Comrades and Friends: The next Annual Reunion of the veterans of the Second Conn. Heavy Artillery, and the Nineteenth Conn. Infantry, will be held at Terryville on Friday, September II, 1914.
 The business meeting will be held in the Town Hall as early as the arrival of the veterans will allow, probably about II o'clock.
 The social meeting will begin as soon as you arrive, and continue all day.
 Dinner will be served in the base ment of the church at 12:30 o'clock, at 90 cents per plate.
 We are sorry to report for the year the following deaths:
 Major Walter Burnham, so, New Preston.
 Surgeon Robert G. Hazard, 72, Thomaston. ....a
 Lieut.. William s. Cooper, 75, Seymour.
 Lieut.. Joseph P, tit, 75, winsted.
 Charles F. Goslee, Co. A, Fl, Litch- field. s- @a...." "". IA y"
 John w! Ward, Go. B, Kent.
 William 0. Atwood, Go. D, ss, Watertown.
 Hubert A. Warner, Go. E, West Haven.
 Edward McGrath, Go. F, Bridgeport.
 Matt P. Bell, Go. G, 6s, Terentum, Pa.
 Austin R. Humphrey, Go. H, 72, Warren.
 Henry J. Nicholson, Go. I, 75, Plymouth.
 Edward Monroe, Co. K, 6s, New Milford.
 Transportation-Terryville depot is about one mile from the village, which is reached by trolley line, or you can use Foot & Walkers pontoons. It is expected that an auto service from Thomaston, a distance of three miles, at reduced rate.
 Trains that stop at TerTyville leave Waterbury at 7:30, 8:30 and $40 a. m. Leave Bristol at 7:15. S:41 and 11:0S a. m. Trains on the Naugatuck Branch arrive at Thomaston from the north at 7:27, 9:36 and II :03. a. m. Will have the auto meet trains at 9:36 if you will notify George H. Bates, Terryville.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
The Ladv of the Slipper,

Charles Dillingham; s we'll established habit of digging up brand new idea whenever the occasion demands one finds it's most notable expression within the. memory of judicious theater goers in the announcement of the Mahaiwe Theatre, for Friday night, August 2S
 One of the prettiest features of the Lady of the Slipper is dainty classic ballet called "Youth." Sixteen pretty little girls whose ages are from Is to IT years portray it.
 They are American damsels who had their ballet training in New York and Mr. Dillingham; so esteems his jewels of youth that he has engaged three chaperons whose gross weight is six hundred pounds to shield them from any chance vicissitudes of a great city.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
Along Game Ruth.

Great Harrington is to begin its theatrical season with "Along Game Ruth," a comedy that seems to have been built to make New England laugh. It made Broadway shake with laughter all last winter during its run at the Gaiety Theatre, New York. Now it comes to the Mahaiwe Theatre, Tues day, August %.
 The scenes of the comedy are laid in Oldport, Maine, little shipping city, that lost its grip when the big ports along the coast grabbed the trans. Atlantic trade. Then Along Game Ruth" and the town took on a new lease of life. Ruth is an inspiriting girl who inoculates the town with her own spirit of enterprise.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
For War Victims.

A garden fete and gymkana will be held by the Red Cross, on the grounds of MT. Louis A. Ripley, Litchfeld, Saturday, September 5, from 2:30 to p. m., for the benefit of the sick and wounded of the European war.
 There will be dancing, refreshments, flower and candy tables, lawn games, horse and foot races, thread and needle race, potato race for boys of 15 years and under; egg and spoon race; three legged race; 300 yards running race, open to all horses; animal race for ladies; bridle and saddle race, 300 yards; tilting at rings, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
Cat Sits on Refrigerator.

explore the jungles of Africa and South America in search of "big game," and doubtful rivers, and tell US of the intelligence of animals, we sit up and take notice, says the Courant. But MT. H. W. Porter of Columbia, Conn.,, has cat that makes the jungle animals appear foolish by comparison. This cat frequents MT. Porter's store. In the cellar of the store is large refrigerator and during the extremely hot and un- comfortable weather this cat is seen curled up on the refrigerator taking her afternoon nap, looking cool and comfort able
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-20
Ex-EDITOR MARCUS ROGERS
Veteran Journalist and Oldest Amateur
 Publisher.


 MT. Marcus Rogers, retired journalist, inventor and globe-trotter, was caller at The News sanctum, Friday. Mr. Rogers, with his wife, is spending the summer at the Rogers homestead in Mill River. The winters generally fird them in Florida.
 MT. Rogers, who is 79 years of age, is as active as a man of only half his years, straight, alert and keen-witted as ever. He drives his own automo- bile and is an enthusiastic auto tourist. He has travelled through all the countries in Europe now at war, has many friends across the water, and is intensely interested in the progress of the great continental struggle.
 For 17 years-from 1862 to 1879-Mr. Rogers was editor and proprietor of the Berkshire Courier, and while publishing that enterprising journal found time to invent a practical newspaper folding machine. Other inventions stand to his credit, including an amateur print ing press, which he devised when, boy in his early teens, at his home in Mill River. In those boyhood days he published perhaps the first real amateur newspaper issued in this country 'fThe Rising Sun" He is now the old est living member of the Fossils Club" an organization of old-time amateur printers, who meet annually in New York.