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Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
"BiIIY Cop" Knocked Out.

Yesterday morning, when the sun rose OCT our peaceful village, and tine early bird sallied forth i'll search of the belated worm, the shocking discovery was made that the inanilnate billy cop" stationed at Main and Railroad streets had been knocked down and dis abled by having its one and only leg broken at the ankle-where it was screwed into the flat base, and left ly- ing helpless and useless in the street, it's compelling motto, Keep to the right" lying fiat on its back and the directing arrow pointing toward Dr. Adam s office as if mutely appealing for prompt and heroic first aid to the injured. :"
 It was discovered that somebody had run it down, probably with an automo- bile, and broken off the standard. It was discovered also that somebody had attached bit of crape to the sign, and a mourning card inscribed, Sacred to the Memory of Joe Allyn" Whether the wreck was caused by accident or design is not known, but it is suspected that the epitaph was Intentional.
 Officer Trieschmann transformed himself into an ambulance, carried the ""op" to Creevey's, where new thread was cut on the shaft, which was fast ened to the base, and billy" was again on duty ill the middle of the forenoon.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
FALLS VILLAGE FIRE co.
New Organization Will Test Chemical
 Engine Tomorrow Night.

Falls Village now has a regularly organized fire company, which was formed at an enthusiastic meeting held in Citizens Hall Tuesday evening.
 The chemical engine authorized to be purchased at recent meeting of the Falls Village Fire District arrived last week, and no time has been lost in get ting about the work of organizing the company and preparing for whatever may happen in rhe way of fire.
 The company to Le called the Falls Village Volunteer Fire Company George W. Bucon was chosen chief {; Thomas J. Bartle, foreman; Harry E. Frink, assistant foreman; Richard P. Smith, secretary and treasurer.
 A committee was appointed as fol- lows, to draft set of y.laws, to be re ported ot the next meeting: J. $. Tracy, E.. J. Hornbeck, R. P. Smith.
 A demonstration of the chemical engine will be made tomorrow evening at o'clock, on the lot opposite the Ii brary.
 The next meeting of the company will be held Wednesday evening of next week.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Too Early for Politics.

Upwards of 1,500 citizens of the state actively identified with the re- publican party took part in the annual outing and field day of the Republican Club at Lordship Park, Bridgeport, Saturday afternoon. AS outings go it was not only big but very successful and enjoyable affair. It was too hot to eat the big shore dinner, saws the Courant's account, and so it was only nibbled at But there was no trouble about the liquid refreshments-there being one tent for beer and one fer the ''soft stuff " which in this instance was called "Bloodwine. " The sports were all good from an amateur view point, and were varied enough, they being on both land and sea.
 For such large gathering of premi- nent republicans it was strangely, if not remarkably free from political gos- sip, though careful attention was given to the speech of Senator Weeks. 1t year. To the whispered inquiry if there was anything doing. the answer came back: "It is too early. The war In Europe IS still on. The latter part of the reply may mean a great deal of nothing. But it was a great afternoon for hand-shaking. The gathering might be disappointing to those who attended for the purpose of getting a line on the party's candidates for next year.
 Speaker Frank E. Healy, of Windsor Locks. and Lieutenant. Governor Cliff ford B. Wilson attracted as much at- tention as any two men, even J. Henry Roraback and John T. King. The lieutenant governor wore his lucky white which is his companion in cam paign seasons. Bridgeport and Fair fled county politicians paid more at- tention to the lieutenant governor than to Speaker Healy, but honors were more than even ill that respect, as the up- state republicans. seemed to incline more to the man from Windsor Locks
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Tungsten in Connecticut.

A despatch from Trumbuli, Conn.,, says: "What is probably the largest vein of tungsten in the United States has just been uncovered at the Long Hill Mining and Quarries company's plant in Trumbull, and preparations are now being made by the company to erect machinery and employ extra help to take the valuable ore from the earth. The vein is four feet, six inches in width, and extends under hill near the company's plant. When the Cruel ble Steel company of Pittsburgh, Pa, f, learned of the discovery of the vein, it sent engineers here to inspect it, and it is said that the company is ready to take over all of the valuable ore that the Long Hill can furnish
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Murderers Want New Trial.

A hearing on the application for a new trial for Isaac N. Williams. of Bridgeport, and Harry Roe, of Pough- keepsie, N. Y, who are under sentence of death for the murder of the late county commissioner, Hubert B. Case, of Barkhamsted, on Nov. 2S, last, win probably be held before the supreme court of errors in Hartford in October, William and Roe are under sentence to be hanged in the state prison at Weth ersfeld on Dec. 8. The application for the new trial is based on the allegation that the evidence on which the accused were convicted was insufficient.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
MORE tUlO FINES
Justice Ford, on Norfolk Bench, Hands
 Them Out,

Justice George w. Ford was called tO NOIIoik again hAUuday to dispense jus tice to numUer u1 lranskreSsOrs of the automobile law caught red handed by Officers Fellows ant Cleveland, of the state police. The authorities of Nor folk seem partial to the Canaan quality of justice and His Honor Ford, has \ procure ed a Norfolk Canaan commuta- ton ticket.
 The first case tried Monday was that of F. c. Adam, of Millerton, N. Y.. who was arrested Sunday night by State Policeman Fellows and charged with running his automobile without displaying proper lights. He pleaded guilty and was fined $1.00 and $9. co COS S, which he paid.
 tred F. Beaubois, of Pittsfeld, ar re ted by State Policeman Cleveland, was charged with running with the muffler open, pleaded guilty and was fined $1 and $9S costs; paid.
 Ralph w. Chicten, of Wakefield, Mass, who has been charged with reck less speeding, gave a cash bond of $26 to appear ill court Monday morning, failed to appear and his bond was for feited. Evidently he considered il cheaper to forfeit $25 than run the risk of paying $100 fine or going to jail; or both-for one never can tell what these country justices will do to the speed maniacs that get into their clutches.
 Jack Katz of Winsted. was over. hauled by State Police Cleveland and taken into custody for riding his motor cycle with the muffier open. He was fined $l and costs of $9.88, a penalty which so disgusted him that he pulled his operators license from his pocket and tore it up before the eyes of the court. saying he had had all the motor cycle experiences he wanted-a con- clusion which His Honor publicly ap. proved
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
House of Mercy Loses Beuuest.

Officers of the Pittsfield House of Mercy have been notified by Messrs. Storey, Thorndlke, Palmer and Dodge, counsel for the estate of the late Dr. F. s. Pearson, of Great Harrington, that the estate consists largely of invest. ments in Mexico and that these have been so depreciated in consequence of existing disturbances that property will under the most favorable conditions be insufficient to provide the trust fund of $4, 900, 900, which Dr. Pearson directed should be set apart for his family, before any other legacies were paid, so that not only the legacy to the House of Mercy, but all the other legacies to in- dividuals and to institutions will in- evitably fail.
 r The will left S50O.000 to Tufts Col lege and $50, 900 to the Lowell General Hospital.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Canaan Alfalfa.

MT. Frank Johnson brought into The News office Friday morning couple of stalks of alfalfa, raised on his place be- low his sash and blind factory, which would interest anybody who is not ac. quainted with the alfalfa product. These stalks are the second growth this season. the first crop having been cut June 90. By actual measurement the new growth, from the stub of the first cutting to the tip, is 3 feet inches long. From the end of the longest root to the tip is feet s. inches. The grain has blossom resembling red clover md yields three crops in a season. MT. Johnson has about three-quarters of an acre uf alfalfa.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Celebrates Her -th Birthday.

Mrs. c. E. Badgley was rendered q surprise Thurdsay evehing by Mrs. Charles B. Shaw, at her residence on West Main street, the occasion being Mrs. Badgley's birthday.
 Sixteen guests were present and cards and games were enjoyed, after which all were invited to the dining loom of refreshments.
 The birthday cake was decorated with candles in groups of three, and the guests were called upon to guess the age of the guests of honor, whether three years of age, thirty-three or three hundred and three.
 Mrs. Badgley was presented with 5 birthday book, and the occasion was in every way surprise to her.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
BALD-HEAD BANQUET
Executive Committee Meets to Begin Preparations for Feast.

The executive committee of the Bald. Head Club of America met at the Hotel Winchester, Saturday afternoon, pursu- ant to call issued by Chairman w.. W. Norton, to consider plans for the fourth annual banquet of the Club. at the Winchester, October 14, and trans. act other business.
 Lyman P. Case, of Winsted, was ap- pointed chairman of the banquet com mittee with power to choose his as- sociate committeeman. This commit tee will have charge of all the details in arranging for the feast, providing music, entertainment, etc. and select ing the toastmaster.
 Fred. B. Egleston, of Falls Village, was elected secretary pro tenn. to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the late A. P. Chapman.
 l.. T. Stone. of Winsted, was elected a member of the publicity commission, to collaborate with the present com- missioner of publicity, whose resigna- tion was rendered but not accepted.
 A committee consisting of John Rodemeyer, W. w. Norton and F. E. HSAOotOh "do oppOlAUCNL to LII olO IOoOlu- tions on the death of tile late Secretary, A. P. Chapman, to be read at the an- nual banquet
 The executive committee was revised and enlarged, and tentative list of nominations of officers for 1916 was prepared, to be acted upon by the off, cial board just before the October ban- quet.
 It has not yet been decided just what the special feature in the way of en- tertainment at the feast will be, aside from the speaking and music. The cabaret feature, first introduced in this section at the banquet of 1914, with a company of refined and high-class cabaret singers, has been copied by other feasting organizations with ques. tionable results. This year there will be no cabaret, but something entirely different will be provided by Chairman Case and his banquet committee, which will be announced in due time.
 The Club has grown largely since last year, and the 1915 banquet is destined to be the best ever
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Killed bv Electric Shock.

Joseph Wysocki, B years old, of Thomastonville, was killed by an elec- tric shock Wednesday within few feet of his home, and while engaged in stringing an electric light wire. He was engaged as a lineman by the Northern Connecticut Light and Power Company, and was at work on line that carried 2,300 volts. He was at work on pole and had his rubber gloves on, but his body must have came in contact with, the live wires, as he was seen to fall across them, and his body lay suspended across the wires until Edward Fredett, another line man, brought it to the ground
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Sixty Applicants for One School

There is only one teachers vacancy to be filled ill Bolton, that of the Bel knap District. For this little school, which some times does not have twenty pupils, there have been over sixty ap- plications.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Christ Church Annual Far.

The Christ Church annual fair on Friday next week. There will be a sale of food and fancy articles ill the afternoon from 3:30 to 6, and dance in the evening, beginning at 8:30. It is expected that the occasion will be a happy gathering of all the people of the parish, together with summer visitors.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Girl Stole for Man.

Dorothy Waterbury, aged 15 years, of New Canaan, stole $820 from her grandfather, John B. Weed, and gave it to Joseph Liberato of the same town. After hours of questioning, Liberato broke down and admitted having re- ceived the stolen money. The result was his arrest. On the charge of petty larceny, he was fined $10 and costs, and for receiving stolen money the court levied a $25 fine, making the total amount $49.88 The young girl was sent to the Connecticut School for Girls in MiddletoWn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Concert m Norfolk

AS The News goes to press the con- cert in the White Church, Norfolk,
 with Madame Schumann-H Heink, is de- lighting houseful of music lovers, in- cluding a number or Canaanites wEo were fortunate enough to secure tickets.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

"Politeness," said the ready-made philosopher, doesn't cost anything
 Maybe not, replied Mir. Growcher. But I once stopped to tell a man the time of day and he grabbed my watch. Washington Star
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

''I see all Englishman who has been 20 years in the jungle has returned to civilization.
 "And what an inopportune moment he has selected. .'-Louisville Courier Journal.
 "Of course, you are in favor of a safe and sane Fourth of July"
 ''I don't mind little cratic and emotional oratory," replied MT. Growcher. ':.Just make it safe and I'll be satisfied. ."-Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Buffalo IncreasI1p

The governments herd of buffalo on the Wichita National Forest, in Okla. homa, which is also federal game preserve, has been increased by the ar. rival of ton calves, according to re- port received by the Forest Service from the supervisor in charge. The herd, which now comprises sixty-two speci- meps of the almost extinct bison, is in good condition, says the supervisor, and promises to continue increasing at rapid rate.
 Eight of the calves are females, bringing the number of heifers and COWS up to thirty. The bulls number thirty-two and have been placed by themselves in pasture which has just been fenced in for them.
 Three years ago the buffalo herd on the Wichita Forest was little more than half as large as it is now. It is said that the other game animals in the preserve, including the elk and antelope, also are increasing, due to the protection afforded, not only against hunters, but against wolves, wildcats. and other predatory animals, which committed serious depredations from the establishment of the preserve in 1905 until measures were taken to stop them. In protecting the game from predatory animals, the wardens and forest officers are also promoting the in- streets of local stockmen, who graze several thousand head of cattle on cer- tain allotted areas within the preserve.
 Redd-And does he knew anything about yaching?
 Greene-Say, he couldn't tell the
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

One editor wonders what will become of all the horsef1ies when every body OWLS an automobile. He ought to know that horsefy has no objection to eating a COW. Toledo Blade.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

The roar of waterfall is produced almost entirely by the bursting of mil. lions of air bubbles. ----- ysssl
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

Redd-And does he know anything about yaching?
 Greene-Say, he couldn't tell the difference between mushroom anchor and a toadstool. .-Yonkers Statesman.
Evening journal., 1915-07-31
child LABOR LAW
HITS fruit MEN
Inspector Grantland Finds
Much Criticism of Meas
ure Down State
IGNORANCE CAUSES
MANY VIOLATIONS

That fruit men down state are loud
In their criticism OF the state Child
Labor Law, which they claim has HIT
their business hard this season. was
the assertion today Of state Labor In
spector Charles r. Grantland, who re-
turned this morning from a ten-day
trip throughout the southern part OF
Delaware Many violations Of the
law we're found. Mt Grantland de-
clared. most OF these being through
ignorance Of the measure In some
cases factories were forced % close
down until another form Of labor
could be substituted for that OF chill
dren.
The principal offenders of the law, ao-
cordine 10 Mr.. Grantland. were the oper-
ators of factories where- fruit baskets,
crates. boxes and other carriers are made.
In these, he said. many children ranging
in age from 10 10 10 years, we're found.
Most Of the manufacturers criticised The
law severely. he said. and declared that
children we're the only means of doing
this work, which they claim is light.
Several Of these factories we're forced
to close until workers could be found to
take the places Of the children.
Al the canneries and fruit packing
establishments Mr. Grantland found
no children actually working, but the
owners and operators were hot In
their criticism Of the law. This sea-
son. they declared has been one OF
the heaviest in the fruit industry In
years Obtaining Of adults to take
the places of children in these places,
they declared. has caused great ad-
ditional expense and the work OF
handling this seasons crops has been
impeded
Many farmers and persons uninter-
ested in the child labor question from
the manufacturer standpoint, Mr
Grantland said today, oppose the law
because they claim that unless child
rem are working at least part OF the
year they get into trouble Country
children. they point out, get into as
many dangers as city children. for
mill ponds abound and children often
run the streets in small towns.
A movement is being discussed, Mr.,
Grantland said, TO have the Child La
/ hor Law amended so as 70 allow chill
dren TO be employed during the sum
mer at least to overcome this diff
Guilty The income from child labor.
IL was said. also has hit many poorer
/ families hard this year.
Mr.. Grantlsnd reported that he pr
dered the law enforced in cases
where he found II violated and the
offenders reluctantly oheyed. he said
In other lines OF industry, he said
little violation Of the law was found
"on my trip interviewed many
prominent citizens In all the towni
south OF Dover, said Mr. Grantland
"All reported the law working vel
with the exception of those who op'
posed H. Upon a whole aside from
the baskstmakers / found very few
violations"
The once of the state Labor Com
mission in the DUPONT Building
where Mr.. Grantland is located, has
been very busy recently with re-
quests from parents asking data on
the child labor law
Evening journal., 1915-07-31
UNCLE BILLY" SAD
As WORKING DAYS END
His Forty-four Years of Ser
vices Close With Work
house Trip Today
JUDGE HON0RS
VETERAN OFFICER

Uncle Billy Heal failed 10 wear
his customary smile as he opened City
Court this morning He told no funny
stories after court. and IN fact o deep
gloom seemed to hang over him. The
reason was that IL was his last day as
court crier. He will go on the police
retired list az the close OF this days
duties His work ended with the taxi
ing OF prisoners 10 the workhouse
this afternoon.
Just before the adjournment Of
court. Judge Churchman said that Il
was the last day Of Uncle Billy
Heal" as court crier and he wished TO
pay q Tribute 10 the hdelity and
affability. and uniform courtesy OF the
official. Judge Churohman stated that
Uncle Billy had been in almost con
slant attendance az the sessions Of the
court He hoped that he would be
blessed with the best Of health.
Before leaving the court room
Uncle Billy mounted the police
scales and was found to weigh l22
pounds. He viii be s4 years old next
February and was appointed TO the
force BY Mayor DR.. John p. Wales
on July /. 1888 He also served II
yesr1 previously as a patr'lman. hav'
ing been appointed in the fall Of 1868
BY Mayor John NJ. Turner. Uncle
Billy was born in Philadelphia and
had charge Of one OF the transporta-
ton teams for one Of the army corps
in the Civil War He will make his
residence with bis family az No. 225
Poplar street He was married early
in life and Is the father OF seventeen
children. ten Of whom are living.
Evening journal., 1915-07-31
SERGEANT DAVIS OUT
OF The REGULAR ARMY

Having served eleven and half years
in the United States Army, Sergeant
Joseph A. Davis. who was recently ap.
pointed sergeant Of the city police mo-
torcycle squad, received his honorable
discharge from the regular army yester-
day while az tho State Encampment OF
the Organized Militia Of Delaware at
Camp Miller.
Following the storm at the camp, Ser
geant Davis left the camp for this city
and this morning he reported for duty
10 Chief Of Police Black
Sergeant Davis will have charge Of
Patrolmen Robinson, McElroy. Aiahoncy
and Kane. the four motorcycle men
They have received their machines and
have been instructed In operating them.
just when the men will he assigned
20 districts was not announced TODAY
but II is thought that two men will b,
detailed 10 do duty during the after
moons and mornings
With the placing of these four ncn OF
the motorcycle squad next week. anothc
change will he made in the Nilmmatoi
police donartment That will be Cour
Crier William Heal. who retires at mid
right today.
Evening journal., 1915-07-31
NEW OFFICIALS NOW
IN CITY Service
William P. White Succeeds
S. C. Biddle AS the
Auditor
NEW COUNCIL CLERK
ALSO TAKES OFFICE

At the close of business at noon to-
day several changes among city Of
ficials were made.
William P. White succeeded Sam
uel c. Biddle as city auditor.
Homer c. Simmons succeeds Clar-
enco NJ. Dillon as clerk OF Council.
John B Connell succeeds himself
as inspector Of oils and fluids
Albert F. Waugh succeeds William
Paris as clerk of the market.
John P. Jones is again guard at
Eighth Street Park.
Mr.. White formerly was president
of City Council and was appointed
city auditor by Mayor James f. Price.
The other officers were named in a
caucus OF the members Of Council and
all are Republicans.
Henry c. Taylor, deputy city audi
tor under Auditor Biddle, will con-
tinue IN the office. Mr. Taylor lives
at No s22 Van Buren street and has
made an efficient deputy. His appoint
ment was received with pleasure by
his many friends. He is an expert
accountant.
I'm appointing Mr. Taylor ! believe
IT will be TO the best interests OF the
citizens and taxpayers generally, "
said Mr. White, and il is in line with
the endeavor 10 give to Wilmington
the best administration along sound
business lines"
Wilson Virgins, the present bailiff
Of City Council. was unanimously re-
elected He received the Democratic
as we'll as the Republican vote of
Council
Evening journal., 1915-07-31
CHILDREN AT Party

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hare Of this
city, entertained a number of young
people ct their bungalow. 81. Penns-
grove last evening, when Miss Alma
farrell was given a party in honor of
her tenth birthday anniversary.
Among those present were Miss
Alma FARRELL Miss Edna Cox. Miss
Florence Cox, Miss Rose Maguigan.
Miss Vera Lynch, Miss Mary Lynch,
Master James Lynch Miss May Dale.
Miss Katherine Dale. Paul Dale. Miss
Helen Dale. Miss Marie Myers, David
Myers, Joseph Myers, Of Wilmington
and Master william Sykes. Russell
Sykes Miss Elva Sykes. Miss Con-
stance Lingo, Junior Lingo. Gertrude
Young, Harry Young, Helen Cannard
of Philadelphia; Lucy Sylvester, Of
Chester; Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Gormley.
George FARRELL, sr., and Mr. and Mrs
Hare.