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Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Professor James Geikie.

Mrs Mary Geikie Adam recently re- ,eived the following notice, from the Edinburgh Sa otSman, regarding the leath of her cousin, James Geikie. Professor of Geology in Edinburgh Uni ;ersity and head of the Geological Sur vey of Scotland:
 At the funeral service the Rev. Pro lessor Patrick paid a tribute to the memory of the late professor. He said that was not the place or the time to speak at length on the servIces which Professor Geikie rendered to the Uni versity in manifold relations, to tn, Geographical Society, which he founded or to the Royal society, of which ht was the head. Nor Fwas it the time and the place to enumerate and chaTac- terize in detail even the more important of his contributions to the furtherance of the science with which his name would be inseparably associated. This had been done. and would ba done " those who had a right to speak on the subject, But it was a matter of com the field of his labOur he was an ac- knowledged master, and that his work, especially in the department of glaci- ology, based as it was on long years of patient investigation, was epoch mak- ing in the literal sense of the, word. Succeeding his brother, who had given such distinction to the position, in the Chair of Geology in Edinburgh Univer- sity, he conferred upon it continued and increasing lustre. In length of ser vice he was surpassed by few of his col leagues; in respect of all essential gifts of his office by none. He won in an unusual degree the esteem of his stu dents by the thoroughness and lucidity with which he discussed the problems that came under his province, while he gained their affectionate regard by the charm of his personal character. In the scholars in every part of the W0-ld who caught his inspiration and had fol lowed his methods they saw, in part, the harvest of his labours. With an open eye for all forms of truth, he was not narrowed in his outlook, and liter ary skill gave its grace to scientific fact. Honours, academic and scientific, were heaped upon him; but that touched not the unaffected simplicity that made his friendship a delight. He was revered as a teacher, honoured as colleague, beloved as friend, in labour untiring, in life stainless, in all things honour able
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Prominent $ packers Coming.

Next Thursday the party of promi. nent New England Sunday school workers that is making a tour of Litch. field county will hold meetings in the three churches ot Canaan. The morn. ing session will be held in Christ Church parish house beginning at 1C o'clock. Mrs. Lucy Stock Chapin, of Hal tford, will speak on Opportunities in the Elementary Grades" and MT. Wesley J. Weir, of Portland, Me, tells How to make rural Sunday school go."
 The ladies of the church will serve coffee and tea for the basket lunch at the noon hour.
 The afternoon meeting at 1880 will be held in Pilgrim church with two addresses, "Training for Service" by Rev. w T. Thayer, of Wallingford, and "The efficiency of cooperation by MT. w. l. Woodin, of Hartford. These will be followed by an open par lament for general discussion.
 The evening session at 7:30 is to be held in the Methodist church. MT Weir speaks on Essentials of Sunday school leadership" and MT. Woodin on Evangelism i'll the Sunday school. " A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend any or all of the sessions of the conference.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Ovid 4omeward Bound.

Near Triton, Ga, Noon, April 16 (By the side of the road putting on tire for MT. Grey, who is with us as far as Atlanta.)
 We'll. Mr. Editor. here we are. We left St. Potersburgh. Florida, Monday morning; have come al O tt 100 miles some of it the worst sandy roads you ever saw. but we are making progress just the same. Our little Ford is good wood and if we didn't have to wait for the other man and help him we would have been a long way nearer home but we will get there after while probably about May l. All we'll and having lots of fun, such as it is. The sun here is very hot in the middle of the day and the nights ale cool.
 Mir and Mrs. o. r. Gillette.
 A later postcard from the Gillette party, dated Atlanta, Ga., April IT, says:
 We arrived here tonight just in time to get our mail. Left Vienna 7:30 this morning and made l50 miles over some very hilly country, some rough roads and some good roads. Dust so thick some of the way we had to slow up as we could not see much ahead of the car.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Arhor DaY Observed.

Arbor and Bird Day was observed in all the local schools last Friday. This was a result of an appeal made by the Governor of our state for the preserva- tion of our forests and the protection of our native birds.
 Essays, quotations, etc., were includ- ed in the exercises given in all of the rooms.
 Mrs. F. F. Stevens gave very inter, esting and instructive discourses on our native birds, in the upper grades and the High School. This was so very much enjoyed and so beneficial to the pupils that they will with much inter- est await Mrs. Stevens reappearance to speak to them another time on our birds.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
DID FIELDS CUT HIMSELF?
Civil War Veteran Suspected Of At-
 tempting Suicide.

George Fields. a Civil War veteran, who recently moved from Canaan I" Winsted, after the fire in his apartments in Judge Roraback's tenement, is i ! the Hospital at Winsted suffering from a dangerous wound in his neck, thOug}lt to have been self-ju1licted Saturday evening. The Citizen, of Monday, told the story, as follows:
 "Fields left his boarding place at Frank King'S on Main street. nearly oppositA the Southern New Englan i talepho1o building, about 5;30 ?. Ill Saturday and when he returnt d about 6:45 blood was flowing fttJln gaping wound ill his neck. lie &lid he hau meE with an accident and was finally induced to so to the Reidy GanitariuuI where the wound in his neck was sewed up, after the patient had been inter viewed by the police. He told different stories of an alleged assault committed upon N ;gl. but the authorities are in clined ta the belief that Fields, wllile temporarily deranged. cut his own neck with a razor. He is known to have hal a razor last week. but it is Low missing, according to the police A sister of Fields residing in Canaan is reported to have written to her brotiiar Edward. saying she feared their brother George was slightly dersnged. Fields during Saturday night opened the wound iI his neck by tearing out the stitches. He then was removed to the hospital where he was interrogated by Coroner Herman and Medical Examiner Hull bert.
 Fields told Chief Wheeler that lie was on the tracks of the Central New England railway. He was walking along the tracks near the Empire Knife Go. factory and had stepped aside to allow the 6 :15 westbouud train to pass when he was attacked. He said he was struck from behind just as he step ped from the tracks to allow the train to pass. The police conducted an in vestigation, but were unable to find a person who had seen Fields at the point on the railroad where he claimed the assault took place"
 At latest reports MT. Fields was rest ing comfortably, and in q fair way to recover.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Case Store Bought,

The general store in Barkhamsted in which County Commissioner Hubert B. Case was murdered on the night of November 2S last, has been sold to Charles H. Legyt, of Barkhamsted. The store had been in the Case family for thirty-five years and for several years MT. Case conducted the Barkham- sted postoffice there, his wife later be- ing appointed to attend to the post office at that place. William T. Crawl, who for the past ten years has been employed as clerk in the store, will remain in the employ of Mir. Legyt.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
MRS. WRlGHT'S FATHER DEAD
Despondent Over Wife's Death, He
 Followed Her.

MT. and Mrs. w. A. Wright attended the funeral of Mrs. Wright's father. Mir. George H. Oles, at Afford, Monday
 MT. Oles, well known farmer, had become despondent after the death of his wife only three months ago, and it is supposeI his despondtEcy worked apon his mind nntiI he became, to all extent, deTanged and obsesscd with the idea that there was nothing left for him iO live for since his wife had gone.
 Friday night ,.e retired at his usual lGur and with no indication of unusual depression. Saturday morning, how ever. he failed to appear at his accus- f0taed hour, and his adopted son, John OIeG, with whom he was living. went 10 his room to ascertain the cause and found him dead in his bed.
 Investigation revealed that MT. Oles had swallowed fatal d0se of carbolic acid in quantity of cider brandy. bot ties containing both liquids being found in tue room. Nejghbors were sum- moned, aud the Medical examiner, Dr. J. B. Beeoe, was sent for, who gave it as his opinion that the body had been dead several hours when found. He lad probably taken the dose on retiring Friday night.
 Deceased was 65 years of age and had lived all his life in Afford, and is survived by five children-George Oles, If Dalton; Mrs. w. A. Wright, of Can aan; Mrs Frank Kline, of Afford Mrs. Frank Minkler, of Great Burlington, and Mrs. John W. Turner, of Great Burlington.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Auto Through Bridge.

A two-ton automobile truck owned by John Avery and laden with house. hold goods of Mrs. Hubert B. Casu, whose husband was murdered on Nov 2S last, while en route from Barkham- sted to Winsted, crashed through @ wooden bridge over the east branch of the Pennington river on the edge of New Hartford about ll:50 o'clock Fri day, dropping to the river bed, e dis tance of about seventeen feet. Albert Downs, driver, was badly shaken up- but is thought to have escaped injuTy. The truck was badly damaged. The rear portion of it settled SO that the water entered it, damaging part of tue goods. The truck had reacbed the middle of the bridge. which is oetweoR fifty and sixty feet in length, when Downs heard the timber cracking aud almost in a twinkling the whole load weighing about $500 pounds, wbs precipitated into the river below, land ing right side up. An examination of the partially wrecked structure. cnrn- monly known as Warmers bridgo. showed that some of the mann supports were decayed.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Held for Arson.

Samuel Ruderman, a New Haven contractor and builder, pleaded not guilty in the superior court to two counts of arson. His bond was fixed at $15, 1000. Ruderman had been held under $20, 900 bonds in connection with the city court proceedings and was taken into court on a bench warrant Friday to bring him under the jurisdic- tion of the superior court at this term. The arson charge grows out of the burning of building owned by Ruder- man on Lake place March 6. The fire was actually set, the authorities alleged by Arthur Rosen, of Jeresy City, N. J. who was fatally burned at the time.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
INTERESTING MEETING
Business Men Enjoyed Profitable Talk
 on Farm Bureau.

The monthly meeting of the Canaan Business Mems Association held ill Odd Fellows Hall Thursday evening was well attended and much enjoyed. The chief feature of the meeting was the address by Mr. Allen Manchester, county agent of the Litchfield County Farm Bureau.
 President Holsapple called the meet ing to order at o'clock.
 Secretary N. Watson Hardenbergh, as chairman of the banquet committee, reported the progress of the committee in the matter of the ladies night" aud supper to be given May 6 at the New Canield, fur which the first batch of invitations have been sent out. It was stated that the outside limit of ths number of guests who would be accom- Inodated was l25 and there seemed every reason to expect that tickets would easily be sold ro the full capacity of tie room.
 President Holsapple appointed as Memorial Day committee, to cooperate with tlre committee of David $. Cowles Post, G. A. R., the same committee that was appointed last year. consisting of G. Willis Parsons, E. L. Roberts, G E. DeHart, George Hardenbergh. Joseph l.. Parsons and John Rode meyer.
 MT. Freeman Dempsey suggested the appointment of committees to cooper ate with the members of Canaan HUsy Company in the carrying out of ar arrangements for the big firemen's muster and tournament of the Harlem Valley Firemen's Association to be held here Monday, July .. under the auspices O. the Canaan Hose Company. It was recalled to the attention of the meet ing that at a previous meeting it was voted that the banquet committee be authorized to assist in the fremen's ar engagements, and it was desired to leave the matter at present i'll the hands of that committee, wh;"h comprise Messrs. N. W. Hardenbcrgh, Rev. E c. Gillette and W. \, Wright.
 An important matter that receive considerable discussion was the neces sity of revising the membership lis, and getting the Association on live and business like basis. It was brought out that there are names or the list of members, of men carried as active members, who have paid no dues since the start of the organization. Ii was finally voted that the president ap- point a committee of three to under take the work of revision, see that bills are presented to the delinquent mem bers and that practical rcorganiza- tion is effected. The president ap- pointed on that committee Messrs. w A. Wright, George W. Ford and Free man Dempsey.
 Following the regular business Mir. Manchester was introduced by Presi- dent Holsapple as the county agent of the Farm Bureau, who twill tell us every thing we ought to know" MT. Manchester spoke for upward of half an hour and his talk was decidedly in- teresting and enlightening. He told of the origin of the county league idea and the results it is striving to ac- complish, which are designed to benefit every business interest in the county, and especially the farming interests upon which so many other branches of business largely depend. At the close of his talk MT. Manchester was given a rising vote of thanks.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Spraying Demonstration.

Owing to the non arrival of the spray ing outfit, the demonstration scheduled for Monday, at the Stevens farm, East Canaan, was postponed to this Thurs day afternoon, at the same place. when MT. Manchester will give the demon stration, explaining the process and the composition of the chemicals. It will be profitable exhibit and should inter est every fruit grower.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
THE OLD STONE WALL.

Concluding her talk, Mrs. Wait made reference to the "old stone wall" along the highway between the Main street crossing and the Eddy farm house, which was familiar landmark during the school days of most of the older resident of the town, and recited the following lines inspired by it: There's an old stone wall by the road
 side
 Where we often loitered to rest, And though it's considered old -fasioned It has u snug place in my breast. We used to sit there by the hour
 And talk of the things we would do; {; We built the most marvellous castles,
 Illumined by hope's rosy hue. We pictured the future all golden
 We painted the sunbeams more
 bright;
 We traversed those enchanted regions
 Where life is a constant delight. The years have been many and varied, Our fond dreams have faded away; Our castles have tumbled and crumbled, But memory endures for aye. When by that old stone wall I wander Fen now I can catch the bright glow That streamed from the beautiful castle We builded there so long ago. It still sings the songs that we cherish, The songs that bring comfort and
 rest;
 And life is delightful and happy,
 Lured on the hope in the breast I love that stone wall by the roadside; It links all of life with my dreams The future is made more resplendent,
 For always that kind beacon beams.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Miss Leffinewelps AssaiIant Held.

William Tiffany, the alleged high wayman, who held up Mabel Leffng- well last week at Mill River, was given hearing in the Great Burlington dis . trict court Wednesday and was held for the superior court in the sum of $500 bond. The Leffingwell girl stated that he climbed into the back of the wagon and after placing his hand over her mouth beat her and took her purse. The horse ran away and overturned the wagon.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
WESTON'S TALK
Famous Pedestrian Interests Large
 Audience in Town Hall.

HuoienCe m | own 1all.
 Tie lecture by Edward Payson Wes' ton, the famous old pedestrian, in Town Hall. Friday evening, under the auspices of the Canaan troop of Boy scouts, was one of the most interesting and enjoyable affairs of the kind given ill Canaan in long time. About 160 persons attended and heard the veteran walker in an address that not only was instructive but bristled with wit and humor as the speaker detailed his ex- periences of long and varied career as "hiker" The Boy Scouts, who had sold tickets in advance and boomed the feature to the best of their ability, were there in force, and seemed thoroughly interested in the discourse MT. Weston was entertained at the Naples during his stay in town.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary.

MT. and Mrs. c. A. Lindell were very pleasantly surprised at their home last Monday evening by twenty-six of their relatives and friends, the occasion being in honor of their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A number of the guests were from Great Burlington. The flowers were beautiful and the gifts i'll silver were numerous. Rounti- ful refreshments were served and a most enjoyable evening spent by all.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Judge is Jugged.

Walter $. Watrous, former town clerk, judge of probate and justice of the peace of Guilford, was sentenced to from two to five years in state prison Friday by Judge James H. Webb in the superior court for an offense against the moral code, to which Watrous had pre-. viously pleaded guilty.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
P. 0. IMPROVEMENTS
Unce Sam's Quarters to be Renovated
 and Enlightened Up.

Some appreciable changes are about to be made in the interior of the post office, which will add to its appearance and convenience. Besides much needed general renovating and refur- biSning the walls are to be "done over" anti decorated in tasteful manner that will please the esthetic sense of the patrons. This is to be done by the Ca naan Savings Bank, owner of the build ing.
 Postmaster Roberts has installed a considerable quantity of new furniture in his official quarters, consisting of desks, file cabinets, etc., ard the office is now equipped in up-to date fashion.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
Canaan Justice tn Norfolk.

Justice George W. Ford last Wednes- day was called to Norfolk to preside al the trial of a number of Italians ar rested by the state police for violation of the liquor laws. Prosecutor Donala J. Warner appeared for the state.
 Sam Malvese was found guilty on reputation and fined Slo and costs, sg- gregating $30.S
 Mrs. Linda Malyese, his wife, found guilty of actual sales, fined 80 aud costs, total of S7l.32.
 John Moro, actual sales, fined $bo and costs, total of S75. s2.
 Mrs. Antonia Carmineti, actual sales, fined $50 and costs, q total of $76. B.
 Tony Taraschio, charged with ss sault, was found guilty and fined S2E and costs, making total of S32 SS
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
White Slavery m NorwaIk.

Upon complaint of Miss Ethel Files, nineteen, of South Norwalk, Joseph Damico, arrested Friday, was sentenced to seven months in the police court Sat- urday and will have white slavery charges brought against him, accord ing to the authorities.
 Miss Files, together with Damico' s young wife, were being forced to New York for immoral purposes by Damico and Michael DeBella, an accomplice, Friday night and telephoned the police of their plight. The men resisted arrest, firing upon the officers and De- Bella escaped.
 Damico's conviction was for carrying concealed weapons and resisting arrest. a' In 1901 there were only 26 Esperanto societies in the world; 10 years later there were 2,000.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
T0NI6HT'S THE NIGHT
Bremen and Band to be Feasted at
 The Garfield.

Members of Canaan Hose Company and Citizens Band will enjoy the hos. pitality of Landlord and Mrs. Baker. at the New Canield, this evening, when they, with few invited guests, will sit down to sumptuous dinner-the first formal affnir, by the way, to be given in the hotel since it's reconstruction after the fire. About fifty persons will partdke of the reasr, which will be preceded by few selec tions in frnnt of the hotel, by the band.
 The poSt-prand al program, over which j. Clinton Roraback will preside, will be medley of songs, speeches, music and such entertaining stunts as the versatility of Hose Company talent is so capable of producing It will be a red-letter evening for the firemen and musicians.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22
THE NORFOLK CONCERTS
Sir Charles Stanford, Chadwick ana
 Sto2k 10 Participate.

In accordance with the usual plan for the Norfolk Festival which is to take place on June l, and 3. three new works in the larger fUrm will be produced which have been com posed expressly for the coming festival The eminent Anglo. Irish composer, Sir Charles Nilliers Stamford, is coIninR from Cambridge University, England. where he is professor of music and will bring with him new concerto for piano forte and orchestra. tIe will also uuR- duct his Irish Symphony and othor works of a similar nature. George w. Chadwick, of Boston, will contribute and direct a new orchestral work eu- titled Tam O'Shanter," " which will be produced at the same concert with Stamord's works, making the affair an exposition of Irish and Scottish music. Frederick \. Stock, of Chicago, and conductor of Theodore Thomas's orches- tra, has written a new concerto for violin with orchestra, which will be given ut the first concert.
 The choral works are "Stabat Mater" by Dvorak and "The Damna- tion of Faust" by Rerlioz, to be direct ed by k. P. Paine. There will De a chorus of 4l5 voices and an orchcstra of seventy.hve pieces from the Phil harmonic Society of New York.
 Following is the program in detail. for the three great nights:
 TUESDAY, JUNE 1.
 Part I.
 Festival Chorale BAtteH Overture-CaTnival DVorak
 Conductor. Henry r. Schmitt- Violin Concerto first performanceD Conductor, Composer; Solo Violin. Zimbalist.
 Part H. Stabat Mater Dv0rnk Chorus of 4i5 voices, orchestra of seventy pieces from New York, assisted by Florence Hinkle. Margaret Oter. Paul Althouse and Clarence Whisetil
 Conductor, Richard P. Paine.
 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3. Damnation of Faust BerIioz Chorus of 4T5 voices, orchestra of seventy pieces, assisted by Paul Alt- house, Herbert Witherspoon, George H. Downing and a soprano soloist.
 THURSDAY, JUNE 8.
 Sir Charles Villiers Stanford is coul- ing especially from England to direGs his works at this concert
 Part I.
 Irish Symphony Stanford Four Songs for Baritone and Orches- tra Stanford
 ''To the Soul. ,"
 "Tears"
 My Love Is an Arbutus. "
 March of the Magi" Concert for Pianoforte (first perform ance) Stanford
 Pianist, Harold Bauer.
 Part II. Tam O'ShaDter (symphonic poem for orchestra, first performance)
 Chadwick ]. Conductor, Composer. Songs for Soprano Selected Overture-Jubel Ncbar
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22

Claiming of Egypt as a British pro- tectorate means that 363, 1S1, square miles are added to the British empire with population of upward of II, , 900, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-22

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