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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04
OLD SAMUEL JOHNSON
England's Intellectual Giant Ncted for
Honesty of Heart

When DR. Samuel Johnson died, 129
years ago. December 10, 1884, England
and the whole world lost one of the
soundest intellects and one of the finest
pieces of manhood that the earth ever
saw, says the New York American.
Everyone, every young man and wom-
an. certainly, should own a copy of Bos-
wells johnson. No library Is complete
without it: without~ a thorough lxnowl-
edge of that book no education can be
complete. Boswel's work is the most
perfect biography in the world-an almost
perfect mirror of one of the most in
teresting personalities known to us.
Samuel johnson had his failings, and
realized the fact; but his failings We're
more than balanced by the great basic
virtues that lie at the foundation of al
real worth and excellence.
Samuel Johnson respected himself, and
made everybody else respect him. His
independence was roelS-ribbed. He would
die before he would SPONGE he would
die dozen times over before he would
brook any kind of condescension or any
form of insult to his personal dignity
and honor Nothing finer was ever WRIT
ten than his famous letter to Lord Ches-
terrified, Everyone should know that
letter by heart, and be stepped in its
spirit.
Samuel Johnson saw straight-straight
and clear. Nobody could fool Samuel
Johnson. The various triclsters of the
world, big and little, live and prosper
| by appealing to human Ignorance They
| live on ignorance, as the buzzard lives
| on carrion; but nobody ever fooled John
son. He was wise. He had facts-and
| the facts made him the master of the
| whole army of iugglers and deeeivers.
| To read the story OF Johnson's life is to
| be thoroughly convinced OF the fact that
| the first condition of real progress. per-
sonal and general, is clear-headedness
| The quacks can do about as they please
with a fool, but the man with a clear
, brain is proof against their most subtle
| wiles
| Samuel Johnson possessed to an extra
| ordinary degree the thing called "com-
mon sense" He saw the world as il
| was and governed himself accordingly
| He was as strong against the theorists as
| he was against the quacks He would
| have made wonderfully great Judge, a
wonderfully great and wise king or pres
| ident
| But great as johnson was in intellect
| knowledge, and individuality, he was
] even greater in his sterling honesty OF
| heart. He had his failings, but he deeply
and sincerely regretted them and kept
| at it until, in most cases, he made them
the stepping stones 10 something better
He never surrendered to his faults, but
wonderful man was DR.. Samuel Johnson
as Boswell photographed him for us il
| his immortal biography
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04
ChiYalrY

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
John Purroy Mitchell of New York.
condemning professional politician,
said to San Francisco correspond
ent.
This fellow says he 1abors for his
countrys good. He can't point out any
good that he has done for his country,
but he can show on his own account a
town house and country house, 10
autom obiles and a yacht.
His country's good! Why, this fellow
reminds me of the chivalrous Kentuck-
ian.
"a chivalrous Kentucllian. pale,
slim figure in black broadcloth and
black sombrero, burst into the smoker
of an express train and cried In an
agonized tenor voice:
"'Any gentleman here got a whisky
flash? A lady up forward has had her
arm cut off by broken signal
'"Twirling his long silky goatee he
looked about him anxiously. The re-
sponse, the train being southern one.
was instantaneous Some 80 or 40 quart
flasks We're extended.
"The Kentucl<ian seized the nearest
flask, uncorked it and took long,
long drink.
"'Ah, thanks he said I feel bet
ter now. Seeing a lady get her arm
cut off always did upset me.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04
THEATRICAL NOTES

Officer $685. does not succeed in cap
turing the picture thief in the play OF
that name, but his efforts to do so carry
him through three amusing acts ard
over so many laughing hurdles that this
particular sleuth is voted the finest 5loe-
coat that ever swung night stick 'Of-
ficer $685. will be presented here at the
Jefferson soon.
Mrs. Fiske and the Manhattan COM
pany are to appear for an engagement in
The High Road" at the Jefferson the
atre shortly.
This unusual play by Edward Sheldon,
author of Mrs. Fiske's former success.
salvation Nell" is described as tie
story, the whole story of woman II
deals not with one episode, but with =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04

beginning January s. special matinee Thursday

people. Thoughtful folk of the most fas-
tidious artistic sensibilties are charmed
Those who are seeking only amusement
are enthralled. With a perfect musical
setting and with lavish stalking the great
art of dancing as Interpreted by Pavlowa
has a universal appeal.
Some of the great composers whose
compositions are used by Pavlowa and
her company are Glinka. Glazounov, Dri-
go, Chopin, L.istz, Rubinstein Saint
Saens, Paderewski, Helmoud, Sarasate.
1t is music of the best kind, yet at the
same time music of definite popular ap-
peal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04

O'Clock, commencing with the mat
Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04

by Mr.. Dixon and under his personal di-
rection is playing in it, meeting every
where with tremendous success. Mr.
Dixon's magnificent production of his
play, THE Leopards Spots, will be pre-
sented here in it's entirety with the origi-
nal cast absolutely intact.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-01-04

number of the most striking IN her life
1t is story of mind and of a moral
nature that found themselves, of the
worlds beauties and luxuries first en,-
braced and then rejected, of d career Of
self-abnesation and public veal, of a
constant spiritual growth and final ho-
sannah of triumph.
A very interesting early theatrical at
traction for the New Year is announced
in the coming presentation of Bella
Donua," by the distinguished Russian
actress Madame Nazimova. Bella
Donna which was the big sensatiora |
success of last season, is an adaptation
of the famous Hichens' story of the same
name that has been made by James Ber-
nard Fagan. Nine. Nazlmova, of course,
plays the name part and it is doubtful
if she has ever played role in Eng
lish calling for a greater degree of artis-
try than in her personation of this heroine
of Robert Hichens.
The Kane Pa. Republican recently had
the following of "A Modern Eve which
will be here at the jefferson theatre
shortly.
IA Modern Eve which appeared at the
Temple theatre last evening was one Of
the brightest musical comedies that has
been presented here this season. The
company, which is composed of 40 people,
is as a whole the best looking company
that has appeared here for some time.
The gowns worn by the ladies We're beau
tiful and some of the voices We're fine
Gudron Walberg made decided hit with
her song, Good-by, Everybody "
Pavlowa and the members of her troupe
as they will appear here, scenery and
costumes that are the last word in artis-
tic gorgeousness, will delight all sorts of
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
MRS. SCHAEFER
 IS FOUND GUILTY
Convicted of Arson. Will Be Ex.
 samined As to Her Sanity u
SETTING FIRE TO HER HOME
Four Blaxes Found Tn Fiat-Wi shed to Defraud Insurance Companies Sentence Deferred Until Physi-
 clans Pass Upon Her Condition.

New Haven.-After being out in deliberation for an hour and five minutes. the jury in the criminal side of the superior court, returned a yer dict of guilty against Mrs. Katherine Schaefer of 50 Gregory street, who was arrested on the charge of setting fire to her home several months ago with the purpose of defrauding an insurance company. After the verdict was returned against her. Attorney David E Fitzgerald made a motion that sentence in the case be deferred for a short while, so that in the mean time Mrs Schaefer could be examined as to her sanity by commission of doctors Judge Gager granted this request But for the arguments, the case was almost completed when court opened, most of the evidence in the case having been heard the day before. Assistant States Attor- ney Pickett opened for the state. and defined the crime of arson to the jury. He said in his address that the fremen found four separate fires in the fiat, and none was connected with the others. One small fire was found in the hallway where some excelsior was burning. Another was discovered in a bed. paper being used as a food the third was in box of yarn in a closet and the fourth was also excelsior in the kitchen. Assistant States Attorney Pickett also stated that all of the entrances to the flat were locked when the fremen got there.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
ALL CROSSINGS
 TO BE VISITED
Engineer EIWelI 10 Make State
 Tour of Inspection
RESULT OF BROWN FATALITY
Many Dangerous Places Already Es- amined by Public Service Commis soner Autoists Should Know
 Meaning of Road Signals.
Especial Hartford correspondence.)

Special Hartford Gorrespondence)
 Hartford-As a result of the acci- dent which caused the death of three members of the family of William q. Brown, Of New Haven. at a grade crossing ill Berlin, Engineer C. C. Elwen, of the State Public Utilities Commission, intends to inspect every grade crossing in the state. The trip will be made on special inspection car furnished by the New Haven road, which will stop al every crossing. Engineer Elwell stated that he had already examined a number of cross ings, including the one at the scene of the accident at Berlin, where the wife and two children of MT Brown met their death, when his automobile crashed into a train, While he is not ready to submit his report the engineer hinted that he may recon mend a gate at the Berlin crossing, as be found that up to 600 feet from the tracks there is grade which hides the approaching train and the remaining distance is down grade, which might have had something to do with the fatality. Having been informed that the accident was due to MT. Browns believing that the white flag the hagman was waving at him as a signal to come ahead, instead of a signal to stop, as the hagman meant it to be, Engineer FL well has undertaken an investigation on this point and he intends to cor respond with railroad officials in other states and find out what color flags are used by them on their railroad systems to guard crossings. Mr. FL well said that if the white flags were to be discarded in this state a flag corresponding in color to those in use in other states should be instl- tuted. in view of the fact that 1t would be confusing to autoists to find flag men in one state using one color, while the fagmen in the next state used another MT. Elwell admitted that 1t would be sensible to require autoists to have a knowledge of the meaning of crossing signals before they were given operators licenses by the secretary of state.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
MADE THE SCENE EFFECTIVE
Question Turned t Into Real "Scresm.-

An amateur dramatic society recent y introduced striking bit of realism into their skilful rendering of "En- gagged and tilted"
 It will be remembered that when the heroine faints and falls gracefully upon the stage. the awkward comic servant Is required to seize a large pitcher from a small table standing near R E., and boldly invert it over the prostrate lady, exclaiming, AS she does so; "Oh, heavens! There's not a drop av wather in the placei"
 This is a highly humorous effect. fin it's way: but it's side-sphtting fea- lures were greatly intensified the oth. CT evening when. through some over sight the pitcher was half-full of water when 1t was placed on the table.
 The proper cue was given The comic servant grabbed the pitcher and fairly deluged the uneXpeetant heroine She sputtered and gasped for breath and waved her arms wild. ly in the afr. and utterly forgot to wall for the hero's arrival before recovering from her "faint"
 Gee! kin she swim" called out a small boy in the gallery. And then the applause was simply deafen- ing.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
WOODS ON FIRE
 AT RESERVOIR
firsmen Called Out to Extingu- ish Threatening Forest Blaze
YOUNG PINE TREES BURN
Work of Bremen Hampered by Ah- sence of Wster-Flames Beaten Down With ShoVeIs-Ember
 Buried In Trenches.

Hartford-Several acres of forest land owned by the Hartford water department surrounding reservoir No. in West Hartford were burned over sn fire of unknown origin. which threatened such serious damage that a number of firemen belonging to the city fire department were sent out by special request to eXtinguish the blaze. The fire started in the north ern end of the reservoir land and worked south, leaping from one part of the forest to another SO that it started a number of simultaneous fires in separate places. A large part of the land was covered with young pine trees which were planted year ago and all of these trees were destroVed. When the flames reached the pine trees they burned as If they were soaked in gasoline and the fire as- sumed such proportions that call for help was sent to Chief John c. Moran of the fire department. He sent out a detail. Eight employees of the water department had already been at work trying to put out the fire for an hour when the Hartford firemen arrived and with the assis- tance and direction of the latter the blaze was extinguished. The tfremen beat out the fire with shovels and green bushes and, to make sure that it would not break out afresh they collected all the embers and buried them in trenches. Their work was hampered by the absence of water within a distance that could be reach ed by hose and no apparatus was sent to the woods by either the Hart ford or the West Hartford fire de- partments
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Approvals by Public Utilities.

The public utilities commission, in the matter of the petition of the Con- necticut Company for approval of the proposed method of reconstruction, Of the double track electric railway line on Church street, New Haven. has approved the proposed method. The commission orders that all double truck cars used in the transportation of passengers be equipped with some effective system of power, brakes and that all poles be located not less than five feet from the nearest rail. In the matter Of the petition of The Connecticut Company for approval of the proposed method of construction of a new turnout on Colony street, extension of the present turnout on West Main street and reconstruction of a single track on said street, in Meriden, the commission gives its approval.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
.MEfKH
Where Fitch Was Born.

The stone marker to designate the
 location of the house where John Fitch, steamboat inventor, was born October 24, 1743, has been put in place, and Admiral Bunce Section, Navy League, is preparing program of exercises to commemorate the oe- easion. Fitch was born in South Windsor, but the house disappeared long ago The stone which now marks the site where the house stood was presented to Admiral Bunce Sec ,tion by Samuel F. Elmore of this city. It is five feet in length and about half of it is in the ground. State Librarian George S. Goddard will deliver the address, which will deal with the life of Fitch and his work.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Miller Estate Almost seo.ooo.

The inventory of the estate of Orlean N. Miller, the Middlefeld man who left practically all his estate to philanthropie purposes, was filed in the office of Judge of Probate Curtiss s. Bacon, and shows the total amount to be sS6,S10-5s. Deposits in savings banks make one half of this sum. The appraisers found thousands of dollars worth of stock on which they were un- able to place any value The home stead was valued by the appraisers at s3,000.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Abandoned Baby Dies.

New Haven.-The two months old child abandoned about six weeks ago in St. Stanislaw's church by It's mother, Anna Gneatak, the IS year old Shelton girl, died in Springside home The mother is now confined in the House of Good Shepherd at Hart ford, having been located two weeks ago by the police Her efforts to see the child at Springside home caused her arrest. The parents of the girl refused to take charge of the remains and the body of the child was buried in the Potter's Field.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Guilty on Serious Charge.

Norwieh.-Abraham Bronstein, Of New London. charged under a state statute of hiring women for immoral purposes, was convicted upon three counts in superior court. On one count the fine was $500 and costs; on the second. s4O0 and costs. and on the third a jail sentence of one year imposed. but sentence was sus- pended and Bronstein placed on pro bation.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
oiIing Rockville Streets

The second consignment of oil for the streets has arrived and it IS be- ing applied to the newly constructed macadam in Rockville. The Park and Prospect street sections, also Filing ton avenue were completed after the first cling was given the streets, con- seauently there was no oil with which to give them coating. At the re. cent special city meeting, S305 addf tional was appropriated for oil. This provides 5000 gallons, and same Is being used on the newly constructed sections of road first. What IS left will be placed on the most used streets in the center, where they are becoming dusty.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Wreck Employees Get Compensation.

ridgeport.-Harold c Naddin, mo- torman of the open trolley which crashed into trolley express near Westpor1. killing four, and injuring more than two score was awarded $645 per week from August 9th by Compensation Commissioner E. T.. Buckingham. Frank Raymond of Norwalk, motorman of the trolley ex- press is to receive S10 per week until he recovers from his injuries. Both men were hurt when the two cars came together in a head-on collision. Naddin was the most seriously in iured, having been crushed between the controller and the front of the frame work
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Set Fire to Tobacco.

As the result of evidence showing that he had set fire about two weeks ago to an eight-acre patch of shade grown tobacco in Windsor because he had been refused employment by ths owner, Roman Cushivanko Of this citv. a lxborer, was arrested by De. tective Sergeant John M. Henry and Policeman P. J. Sullivan on charge of fncendiarism. An investigation of inc fire was made by Deputy Sheriff Timothy J. Geary Of Windsor, Who xot evidence that Cushivanko mad asked fer employment at the tobacco farm and that when it was refused he made threats against It's owner. The prisoner was taken to Windsor for trial in the custody of Geary' who aided in his arrest
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
North Haven Mills Burn.

New Raven.-The Pine Brook Mills in North Haven, owned by Frederick L. Leighston of this city, was completely burned. The loss is about sl0,000. The structure was a three-story frame building and con- tained a saw mill and cider mill. The fire jumped creek and started in some lumber land. but II was beaten out by fire wardens.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Takes PoIson by Mistake.

Miss Helen M. Rowan, aged z4, . kindergarten teacher in New Haven, was taken III with indigestion while at her desk. She went home, snd from a bottle out of her medicine chest she mixed herself dose of what she thought would alleviate her pain. Too late, 1t was found that the bottle had contained poison. Medica. assistance was of no avail. Miss Rowan was graduated in June from a kindergarten training school In Bridgeport.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Sold Drugs to "Fiends."

Acting at the instance of state Pharmacy Commissioner J. A. Lever ty of Bridgeport. detectives arrested George IL Goshey, waiter in a Bridgeport hotel, on the charge of violating the state drug laws. When taken into custody he had, it is said, 130 grains of morphine as well as hypordermic syringes. He was equipped with an especially de- signed case for carrying the drugs. He vas held without bail.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Charge Reckless Driving.

New Haven.-Herbert H. Smith, of PTS Exchange street. was arrested on Edgewood avenue near Edgewood park by Motorcycle Policeman J. J. Malone on charges Of reckless driv- ing and violation of the traffic ordi- nance in driving on the wrong side of the street. Smith. the police claim, was driving at an excessive speed. He was unable to show registry card at the Dixwell avenue station, which resulted in an addi- tienal charge.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Beat Babe, Is Charge.

Mystic.-Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Holly. about IS years of age, have been arrested on a charge of cruelty in beating their baby daughter. The chiId's face is bruised and blackened and 1t has been taken into the family of Selectman J. A. Mcdonald. Hear ing in the case will be in Groton town court
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Congressman Reilly Nominated.

Congress man Thomas L. Reilly was renominated by the democratic con vention for the Third District, New Haven. Judge Henry T. King Of Menden presented the congressman 8 name, and seeonding remarks were made by Charles Speyer. Jr- Will fam H. Hackett. and others. MT. Reilly accepted the nomination. The convention resolutions praise the record of Mir Reilly and endorse the platform and ticket of the state convention
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Arms Company Gets Orders.

The Wlnchester Repeating Arms Company at New Haven received some unusually large orders recently for ammunition and that, in both the arms and cartridge departments, overtime hours have been begun and considerable extra help employed.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Iineman Fatally Hurt.

Waterbury, Frank Ladd, 23, em- ployed by the Southern New England Telephone company fell 35 feet from d pole on which he was working, fol- lowing his coming into contact with wire carrying 2300 voltage. His skull was fractured and he was severe. ly injured internally.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
Miss Horan in Charge.

New Haven has the only woman telegraph manager in the state. Miss Margaret Horan. formerly as- sociated with the F. s. Buthrworth company. has charge of the Western Union Telegraph station exchange at the Yale station The university now has a telegraph exchange and the telegraph office will add to the public utilities provided for the students. Miss Horan is an expert enced and efficient operator, thor oughly conversant with district and foreign work.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
NOTICE

The selectmen and town clerk of the town of Thompson will be in session on
 Saturday, Sept. 26th, 1914 at the court room in the post offico block at North Grosvenordale, to ex- amiHe the qualifications of applicants and admit to electors oath, those who shall be found qualified, from 9 a. m. until ' o'clock ?. m.
 Dyer S. Elliott, Town Clerk. Dated at Thompson, Sept. l6, 1914.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02
EouaIIy UnproftabIe.

Nursing groueh is pretty much Ike lugging a sprinkling can to water . Canada thistle.
Putnam patriot., 1914-10-02

nistriet Of Putnam ss,, Probate Court fJ Sept. A, i8i8
 Estate Of Edward Levin, late of Putnam, Ia sl.id District, daeeasen
 Ihe Exeeutnf having exhibited his admin nistTatien account with said Estate 10 tnls Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered shst the goth day of Sept. 1914. at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, af tue Probate court in Patnam be- and the same is assigned for hearing on the aslowaneeof said adminisfra- tiOr account, aud this court directs the Exeeuter to cite ali persons interested therein to appear al said tine aud place, by publishing this order in soIne newspaper having A circulation iB said asifict.
 EDWARD [. WRIGHT, Judge