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Connecticut western news., 1915-06-17
EAST CANAAN
BASEBALL. :.

With the score tied at to 2 Ill the last half of the ninth inning James Casey the first batter up with two strikes and three balls on him. h.t home run and won the game, making exciting finish to the best game of tie season. Litchfield played fast game and tied the score in the eighth by consecutive batting, Burns scoring a home run. For East Canaan, Feathers batted i'll four runs when he made two timely hits one for three passes. Foley had the field ing feature. a difficult stop back of second, and Gangil's difficult catch won applause from the crowd. Minacci pitched good game and was only ill trouble in one inning. Score by ln- nings
 East Canaan 2O1O 3 o 3 0 1-8 Litchfield 0 q VI Summary-Base hits off Bronz-lo; off Minacci [. Strike out by Bronz, $; by Minacci, II. Two bass hits Minavci 3, Feathers l. Three base hits -Feathers, D. Casey, Morton. Home runs-Burns, Casey. Umpire, Delaney. Time of game, 1850.
 Next Saturday the strong Pittsfield team will be seen here, and they will attempt to stop the winning streak of the locals, who have yet to lose game at home. New Milford being the only team to register defeat this season.
 MT. and Mrs. l.. M. Whitney ente tained relatives Sunday, who came b9 auto from Southfeld.
 Quite number from here attended the G. A. R. celebration at Lakeville Monday. Hon. E. 5. Roberts made thu address ill repsonse to the welcome.
 The service at church Sunday wer largely attended. Rev. W. F. Maylot preached on Psalm 51, "The reality o forgiveness. '' The first open air even ing service was held under the trees MT. Burton Stratton, president of tn Brotherhood, leading.
 Children's Day will be observed Sun day. Always one of the great churc days of the year. The primary depart ment, Miss Amanda Allyn, superin tendent, will present, "A Child's Stor of Jesus." in scripture and song. Mis Gladys OoE art, of Canaan, will assis the cuoir. The rite of baptism vii be a( ministered. The pastor wi preach on 1.-The Child iu the Midst"
 Contractor Ball has finished rebuild ing the church steps and repointing ( foundation. The painters are expecte to give the old edifce new gown ( white paint next week.
 The need of rain is very apparent { one journeys drought he country.
 Mrs. Bronson is reported on the sic list.
 The baseball team plays Pittstielt Saturday and they always bring strong team. The locals have no won seven and lest only one to Ne Milford.
 Little Minnie Condon, nine years ol daughter of John Condon, who h. been seriously ill for several week passed away Tuesday. Funeral SC vices will be held at the home Thursat morning at 10:30.
 Station Agent Merritt was called his home in Saranac, N. Y, Tuesd' by the death of his father.
Connecticut western news., 1915-06-17
SHARON

MT. and Mrs. J. Banziger, ot Iorrlng- ton, are visiting relatives ill town.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Huntingdon are visiting relatives i'll Dover.
 MT. and Mrs. F. I. Peabody accom- panied by MT. and Mrs. A. Clark motored to Litchfeld to spend Sunday with their daughter Mrs. MacMullory. Sunday, June 13, the corner stone was laid for the new St. Bernard Church
 Miss Mable Adams left Friday for Chicago. where she is to visit relatives for the summer.
 The graduation dance and exercises held in the Sharon Casino were largely attended.
 The children of the Congregational church are practicing for the exercises which are to be held Children's Day, June 90.
 MT. and Mrs. R. G. Ba thold and family are at their home here for the summer.
 Miss Sarah Abbles, of Lakeville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. John Liner.
 John Argall, of Ore Hill. visited Sunday at the home of F. 1. Peabody
 w. Richards. of Schenectady, has moved his furniture here, where he ln- tends to make his home.
 Misses Robinson, Thompson and Law son motored to Stockbridge, Sunday.
 Edward Dakin is the pr oud owner ot fine new pony.
 The Sharon baseball team motored to Wassaic, Saturday winning from the Wassaic boys by the score of 19-3. O'Neil pitching a fine game for Sharon.
 The sharon baseball team wish to thank all those who helped to make their play and dance a success. The team clearing about $3S.
Connecticut western news., 1915-06-17
CHAPlNVILLE

Miss Mary Judd, of Lakeville, spent Sunday at Clifford Bloomer's.
 Walter Kingsley took a party to New Haven and back i'll his car on Sunday. Miss Eva Curtiss spent Sunday at her home.
 Miss Margaret O'Hara and Edward Hurley have been visiting Mrs. Frank McCarty in Sheffield, Mass. . Mrs. Marion Finn, of Torrington, Mrs. Jessie Seeley and Mrs. Harry Jones, of Salisbury, were guests at o. H. Whitbeck's on Wednesday.
 Miss Kingsley, of Salem, Conn.,, is t'le guest of her brother.
 Dan Curtis is the owner of a new horse and fine outfit.
 Misses Helen and Dorthy Eggleston E Ina Whitbeck and George Belcher were visitors at O. H. Whitbeck's on Sunday Miss Edith Hart is staying there for { short time.
Connecticut western news., 1915-06-17
Explaired.

He-I wonder how they came to call n wife's personal allowance her pin money.
 She-I guess it's because her hus- band generally sticks. her on it.-Ex' change.
Connecticut western news., 1915-06-17
Chanued Views.

"Time makes a big difference"
 What are you thinking of?''
 My wife's father. l used to think him stubborn old fool Now 1 re- spect his judgment.
 "What's happened|'
 Nothing; only he did his durndest to prevent my eloping with his daugh- ter."-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1915-06-17
Her Aqe.

Howard-How old can Miss Jones be? Victor-Old enough to call college men "college boys. Judge.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15

the big barn OF Mr.. H. 4. Pierce and
set it on fire. 1t was burned down.
Several hundred dollars We're lost
and but for the heroic work O Bob
steel twelve head of big fine mules
belonging to Mr.. Pierce W7oht Lave
persisted He cut his way into the
barn with an axe where other peo-
pie would have refused to - fot
the life Of any one and tutnod them
ont. Just as the last mule YES re-
leased and Mr. Steel had a marrow
scape the entire Top OF the barn Tell
in. A new foot binder was hHru
&c in the shed About two 'ala 90.
hay. two tons of cotton seed d baag$
and al the harness were "a tottl loss
Hard work by several citizens who
quickly gathered and The wind
bearing iust risA5 saved The house
N which AIr Jones. superintendent
of the farm. lived W. did nos
learn whether he carried insurance
az not Thr ross IS heavy
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15
WHY A DOG WAGS us TAI.
italian Scientist Declares Animal Per
forms Action for Conversa-
tionai Purposes.

Why does dog Wag It's tan? No
this isn't Foolish Question 4ll44 Far
from it. It is a sober, solemn prob
lem whic6 has been given long. care
fui. scientific investigation and which
Is now submitted to us with answer
attached 50 that We aeedn t worry our
selves into the slightest degree OF
thoughtfulness over it. Prof Gius-
erpe Renato of Rome, Italy, has de.
voted lot OF attention to this CUES
ton So you see there must be some
weight somewhere about it, PROBES
sor Renato very kindly and soiemniy
tells US that the deg Wags its tail for
conversational purposes--ano II tins
is true, We all know dogs that are
great conVcrSatiOnallstS, don We,
Professor Renato says great injustice
has been done IN the past by Sclen
lists in not giving animals tails pro
found study sooner Tie tail he sol
EMMY pointed out, from the stand
point OF antiquity, is much Older than
other organs OF the various animals
and therefore entitled to be tnyestl
gated first. Biology demonstrates, he
says lhat In the gradual development
Of animal life the tan was perform
Ing various important functions and
working like a Trojan possibly cen
turtles before the animal ever began
to dream that it might also be uIce &c
have paws, or JAWS or legs. He hopes
his present exhaustive aud profound
treatment OF the subject i'll sort OF
square matters with the animals or
rather with their tails. on behalf OF
past neglected. scientists generally
And vet, In spite Of the arguments OF
Professor Benato, some of us VIII con
time 10 exhibit far more interest IN
the dental development and prof
cheney OF the dog than in the CONVEX
sational ability shown IN talizWags ING
won't we2-petroit Free Press.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15
NEW TRAFFIC LAW IS
NOW BEING ENFORCED
MANY. MANY ARE THE TRAVEL.
Frs WHO ARE TURNED
BACK At CORNERS.
Officials Are Patient and Believe
the People Will Soon Learn
Provisions of Law,

City officers have had \ busv time
, Of it today trying TO educate the
! people up TO a strict Observance of
/ the new traffic ordinance without
the necessity Of filing complainte
/ 1t kerps man busy At oarh corner.
OF the public square and then an oc-
| casiouaI one Sims nv ON tho wroue
! side The CITY marshal went TO the
trouble TO place markers at the cor
hers for guidance Of the traffic but
/ the people are 50 negligent thar il
Is trying on the patience Of the traffic
officer. or course there are Soma
who do not want to remember and
il Will take a comnjajnr tn hiring
them TO time hut thar * coming
later. A very large majority NJ the
rcople realize thaf traffio reou1a-
/ tons will greatly facilitate travel
and lessen the danper of accidents
/ and. therefore are anxious 10 he
come acquainted with the proyision.
I of the law
inst as \ reminder if wonld ha we'll
To remember that Won ,urn IN the
right and stay ON the right side OF
the street II is violation TO pun
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15
Did Not Knotv He
Had Kidney Trouble

Until I applied for life, insurance,
writes Andrew o'Donnell, Bir ,han
had kidney trouble, but four ply
s Sci Who examined me for the com n, .
pany said i had. and each turned me
down on account Of this insldlous
trouble. Later was seriously ais-
ablcd and used Foley Kidney !, p ,,n,s:
one Of the same physicians says m
all right and he will 9. K. my app p, =
cation l have caused many o. my
friends to buy Foley Kidney FINS.
OverworEed kidneys may become
infamed and seriously diseased Whlle
The sufferer ignores the WARNINGS
Backache, rheumatism. uric acld ~
the blood, discolored urine, SUM
Joints, sore muscles, ,puffiness under
eves-any and all of these conditions
daserve instant attention Foley Kid
Iev pills help the kidneys to do their
work, soothe and heal irritations ana
help throw out poisonous waste mat
ter from the system,
Sold everywhere
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15
TELEPHONE MERGER
CONFERENCE IS HELD
MANAGERS EARNSNURTH AND
EARLE SUBMIT FIGURE ON
PROPOSAL.
Ordinance win Ee Drafted to Gov.
cr the Merger OF Two Systems
and Submitted to People.

Messrs. j. f. Farnsworth aud J.
=. Earle, managers of the South
western and Independent Telephone
companies, we're here Monday al
ternoon for conference with May
OF +. 3. Prince and Secretary Carl
Schuster of the Chamber Of Com
merce with regard to the proposed
merger of the two systems. Accord
ing to Mr.. Schuster these gentlemen
produced figures showing how the
merger would mean saving of $40
per month to patrons OF the two
systems figured on d basis OF an in
creased charge of 500 for business
phones, and does not include the adj
ditional benefits derived from con
nections with rural exchanges and
phones.
They submit that The merged eX-
change will require as many opera
tors as the two systems now re
Quire. Claim is made that the pro
posed rates are not too high, and Of
fer is made that in event the com
bined exchanges will pay more than
an eight per cent dividend there
will be a reduction price of prices
made. The city may reserve the
right to inspect the books of the
company to determine this point.
1t is understood that a draft OF
an ordinance will be submitted tc
the council and the people fer con-
sideration at an early date to deter
mine what ii anything shall be done.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15

IN district court yesterday the
jury in the George Silas case re
turned a verdict OF guilty and as
sesscd his punishment at , years
in the penitentiary. The application
for suspended sentence was rcfus-
ed.
Arthur Moseey, charged With as
sault and battery with prohibited
Weapon, pleaded guilty and asked
,or suspension OF sentence which
was granted when a sentence Of two
! Years was assessed
Today the court was recessed.
Tomorrow the eases OF Oscar Camp
bell, burglary. and Cooper Hanks,
assault with intent to murder viii
! be called
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15

Get q small hsatfl@ snEeaH 5A3
= ICY is-Appay a sittts - TIE zee
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fF.@Es, ssnIiAsssz ard Aeaa4AEas Ass
&psaNar Ey magMAaw s&e e4R&1fA
a@tss n head ssF catarrhal anse t@ssssa
Nssi be gone
Ind ssrh misery E0R' ss*s ~
sIaali bottle II Els : dfsan sa y
~ sLy dras store. Tnss sweet ns-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15

tts worst eases 30 matter ~ now long = .'4AtnA
-" cured hy the wonderful. old trtiahls y
iftef's Nntisept,c Heating oti, y Fr'i.N +
faiu aud Heals at the same TINT - ~ - >
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15
Notice.

When you have society It, Ii
Tor The Daily Light call ArS Georre
Wilson. phone number go L
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15

The Daily L-tr tyes tire news
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15
LOST OR FOUND.

FOUND Masonic charm and ribbon
fob. Owner can get same at this OF
fee. 20
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1915-06-15

Daily LAsAt gives tns Eexs.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-06

the girl.
will you give me till tomorrow to
think it over? And will you marry
me at once if I agree? Mind, don't
promise. want to think about it. "
She nodded; she could not speak,
and went back to her desk. And in
the silence of that afternoon both
had forgotten all about the little old
lady until her bonnet appeared inside
the Office at a few minutes after four.
Sanford, looking at her, felt sud
den contraction of his heart. Some
how she brought back wildly to his
mind his home days; his father, harsh
and unkind! his mother, loving but
helpless in the face of the stern man
who, annoyed by some boyish failing,
had roughly turned the 1S-year-Old
child out Of his home. He had not
meant what he said, but Harry had
seized the opportunity to leave a
place that had been more a prison
than a home to him.
He had not wanted to see the old
lady, but, now that he saw her in
front of him, he rose to his feet, swaI-
lowing hard.
well, Mrs. Burton, I am glad to
see you" he said. Eve have had sew
eFal letters from you about your
stock and am sorry that there has
been some delay in replying to them.
However, we are going to declare a
dividend next week of ten per cent,
and later we shall have another, and
how much was Mrs. Burton's in
Vestment, Miss LOrimer?"
But the old lady was still standing
before him, looking keenIy into his
face. Suddenly she cried:
Harry"
He kenw her. He knew his mother
after all those years. He had changed
more than she; but she had known
him first by virtue of the love that
every mother bears toward the child
that she has horne
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-06

she cried incoherentIy. cit was your
name that made me invest, Harry,
but 1 never thought that it could be
my own boy. am so proud Of you,
my dear, to see you so prosperous
and - and so handsome, Harry!
Didn't they tell you l had moved to
Philadelphia when married Mr.. Bur-
ton? But I never forgot you, and
after he died last year 1 tried so hard
to find you. And now I have found
you and you must come home"
will you take two children, moth
err" he asked.
She shot her keen look at Miss
Lorimer, who was crying frankly over
her typewriter.
"This is Hilda, my future wife"
said SandfCrd.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-06
A HAIL FELLOW

"I suppose you are familiar with
the works of Bobby BuTns?"
Certainly; and also with the
works of Billy Shakespeare, George
Byron and Jack Milton. New York
Globe.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-13
MEXICO CITY panic
Stricken FEARING ATTACK

By Tho United Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan. l3-All Mex
lean advices received here today gave
further evidence of imminence OF big
battle, near Torreon. Carranza and
Villista factions are rushing large
bodies of troops TO the Torreon battle
front AZ Saltillo. a preliminary en-
sagement confines. Retention of
Monterey by the Viliistas Is apparent
is cuuUiusiveiy confirmed
General Angeles Villista army.
which was defeated at Puohla. Is said
to be heading for Torreon. General
Villeareale is said to be pressing An
geles with $4,000 men.
Carranzista General Herrera is re-
ported near Monterey with 5000 fresh
troops for an attack upon Saltllo.
Dispatches to the Constitutionalist
agency here asserted that the Car
/ fanzistas are also within 80 miles OF
Mexico City and that the capital is
panic-stricken in fear of assault on
siege Army officers are closely watch
ing the movement of the troops of
/ General Maytorena az Naco. and also
/ the Carranzistas under General Gales
successor of General Hill. Custer o.
Hill was insisted upon. il is said, as
a part OF the agreement signed fO
naturalization OF the Arizona border
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-13
Inspector PLUMMER
SEARCHES FOR "YECCS"

Receiving word here late last night
that man thought TO be one of two
''yeggs," who cracked the FELTON,. Del,
postoilce on Monday night, had been To-
Gated at Salisbury, Md. Postoliice In
spector Plummer went to the Maryland
town this morning. Inspector Plummcr
today said that the mail pouch taken
from the Office had been found at Del
mar, in box car, the letters in it be-
ing burned. The man who jumped from
the car later hired a team and started
TO drive to Salisbury.
After cracking the safe, the "yeggs"-
Postofiice Inspector Plummer feels sure
there were three OF them-are believed
TO have separated and it is thought that
two of them came this way.
Federal, railroad and police officers OF
this city believe they are close on the
trail of the safe blowers and the drag
net extends over the entire Peninsula
An attempt will be made to pick up the
yeggman going South before he reaches
Cape Charles. and particularly close
watch is being kept by the police of this
city and railroad police for the two VIII
are supposed TO haze come in this dircc
tion.
Postofice Inspector Plummer las
night said that the robbery was a piec'
of clever work and was undoubtedl!
that of experts
W. r. Bradley is the postmaster a
FELTON, and ne reported the case as sool
as it was discovered.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-13
Second Ward meeting
FEELS STORM effects

Owing to the storm last evening,
the attendance at the mass meeting,
called by Councilman Cook, of the
Second ward at the Liberty fire
house, was meagre. Only about a
dozen men braved the elements. but
tho meeting lasted until IL O'Clock.
Suggestions relative TO paving various
street in that section were dis
cussed.
The opinion of the citizens of the ward
will be presented to City Council, as a
committee OF the whole, this evening
when thu street paving project viii b,
taken up. Council last week set asid,
tonight as the time for The Counclmel
to prepare a list of streets 60 be paved
The list will be presented to the Street
and Sewer Department for their csti
mates.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-13
CHIEF Announces
defective SQUAD
New Branch Will Consist Of
Sergeant Wardle and Off
GERS King and Benson
WILL BE USED FOR
PLAIN CLOTHES DUTY

Chief of Police Black this morning
announced that Patrolmen Lorenzo c.
King and Robert J. Benson had been
assigned to duty as city detectives un-
der Sergeant David Wardle, who was
named as sergeant of the plain
clothes squad some time ago The
three officers assumed their new
duties this morning The selection OF
the squad rs In keeping with the reso-
buttons of the Police Commissioners
some time ago. when a request fol
such squad was made by ChieI
Black
The selection of the men for the
squad occupied some time, as il was
deemed best to have the applicants
for the position take an examination
as to their fitness The examination
extended over a period of severa
weeks and the results were announc
ed Yesterday. n was learned that thu
men selected had the highest aver
ages and they were assigned to duty
Detective Benson joined the loca
pclicC force on January p, 1903
while Detective King became a mem
I chr of the force on March 20. 1905
| Sergeant Wardlo had been connected
/ with the Police Department sine
/ nccember T. 1899
The plain clothes men will not re
ceive any extra salary. but they viii
/ not be called on for poice duties be
] iEg connected with the chiefs Office
Chief Black also announced toda
that beginning this evening the schoc
! OF regulations and rules to Ice In
structod by Police Captain Kan
would he Instituted Under the order
issued. IL Is necessary for all patrol
men. street sergeants and house me
on day duty to report each Wedne'
day night at the City Court room
s o'clock.
Lectures in criminal and civil la"
will also be given. the lecturers W
TO be selected.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-01-13
levy COURTNEN TRY
TO GET TRUE VALUES
Want Building Inspector
Anderson to Furnish Copies
of City Building Permits
QUESTION OVER PAY
FOR DOING THE WORK

Building Inspector Charles +. Ander-
son appeared before the Levy Court TO-
day by request regarding the furnishing
OF a report monthly to the Levy Court
of all the permits issued. lie said tnat
the county is losing 10000 a year by
the county assessors not making record
OF new and improved buildings i'm the city.
Last year when ne made the assessment
he knew the lack 'oi information lost
the county much money. lie believed
the information was worth $1,000 year.
Mr.. Fouracrc said this is only another
instance of the county having a new
system OF assessment. While admitting
The rural districts have a poor assess
mcnt. he held that the city has a worse
situation along this line.
Mr.. Anderson cited an instance of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. which
gets permits for additions and vet ih,
county assessment does not contain
these improvements.
Mr. Smith said it was merely a mat
ter of making fifth report monthly
as the building inspector makes four re
ports at present.
Mr.. Burris said he knew the assess
mont was poor, but in Brandywine hun
dred it is not over one half.
Mr.. Smith suggested that the attor
ney of the court be authorized 10 pre-
/ pare 4 bin for the legislature
4 Mr.. Burris said an agreement shout
re made with Mr. Anderson
Mr.. Fomacre said Mr. Smith suggest
ed $50 month, but the offer had nc
heen accepted.
Mr. Scott suggested that the mat
ter be left to the two Wilmington
members, but Mr.. Burris objected.
Mr.. Anderson said he was busy ant
had an engagement at his Office. IL
felt the system of county assessment
is all wrong.
President Hollingsworth said h.
desired to find out about the valu
alton of property after Improvement
we're made
Upon motion of Mr. Fouracre In
matter was referred to the Court ?
a committee of the whole, and On
attorney of the court