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Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29

master in Sunday school wolk, which he elevated and extolled. His home was the Mecca of countless guests. He was pillar and deacon in the Congrega- tional church, but Big Brother to every other church and good order in the town. He knew all the children of his Sunday school by name, each of whom called him affectionately "Uncle Tom. :"
 He was born in Salisbury, August II, 1842, his family belonging to the original settlers. .>
 His first wife was Susan Reid, the daughter of the Rev. Adam Reid, D. D. !, pastor of the Salisbury Congregational church, whose two children surviving are MT. Walter W. Norton and Mrs. Susan Reid Sterrett, wife of the Rev. Charles E. Sterrett, of Persia. He married the second time, Harriet Beach Burrall, daughter of President George B. Burrall, who survives him, with her three daughters, Misses Martha, Char lotte and Adele.
 He died in the circle of his family and friends with clean mind and over flowing heart; full of faith, hope, love, gratitude, and unfailing humor. His characteristic remarks effaced every tear with smile, and made death a triumph.
 The funeral service was conducted from the Congregational church, Sails bury, yesterday afternoon, at o'clock A memorial service will be held in the same place, at 7:30 next Sunday eve- ming, which will be addressed by representative friends and neighbors of the entire community.
 The funeral was the largest ever seen in Salisbury and was attended by friends from surrounding towns in large numbers. Grand Army veterans from Canaan, Norfolk and Winsted were there, and had charge of the burial. The church was literally packed and many were unable to gain admittance. The pail bearers were six sons of Veter- ans, of Hiram Eddy Camp, and other members of the Camp were present.
 The floral tributes were numerous and magnificent and the serv ices most impressive. Rev. J. c. Goddard, as- sisted by Rev. MT. Carpenter, Epis- copal rector, officiated and paid an eloquent tribute to the departed. The singing was by young men of Hotchkiss School.
 At the grave Department Chaplain Wm. F. Hilton, of Hartford, officiated, assisted by Comrades E. S. Roberts and W. R. Weddle.
 The funeral arrangements were in charge of Undertaken A. G. Lord
 W. H. Hall, of West Hartford, writes thus of MT. Norton, in the Hartford Courant:
 "Thomas Lot Norton, who died at his home in Lakevile on Sunday eve ming, was, indeed, one of Gods true noblemen. The writer first met him Ill June, 1880. The acquaintance then formed soon ripened into warm and highly prized friendship. During all these years, in many and varied asso- citations, in the home, the place of busi- ness, the church and Bible school, and in public convention have known him and seen him, always the true man, great hearted, genial, enthusiastic, loyal, efficient.
 "The town in which he was born and lived had no more highly esteemed
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Slashed to Death.

George Higgins, 45, of Bridgeport, is dead and James B. Hill, 78, of Red ding, is under arrest in Danbury, on a charge of murder as a result of an al legged fight in a White street lodging house early Tuesday morning. Ac- cording to the police the two men be- came engaged in struggle in the course of which Higgins throat was slashed with a knife so badly that death resulted shortly afterwards. Hills arrest fol- lowed shortly.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Interesting Speakers at Christ ChurcI

Interesting Speakers at Christ Church.
 All the Episcopal clergy of Litchield County will gather in Canaan next Wednesday and Thursday for an Arch deaconry meeting. They will hold a public service with prominent speakers on Wednesday evening at p. m. pr. James B. Mics, of Brooklyn, N. T., will be one of the speakers. Rev. John w. Chapman, of Alaska, and MT. Wal ter S. Schultz, of Hartft I'd, are also ex- pceted. The clergy will rest in the Parish House and march in procession into the church. It is eight years since the Archdeaconry met here and it is expected that the church will be crowd ed for the Wednesday evening meeting. The public is cordially invited.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Remarkable Watch.

When fire destroyed the wooden mill at Pomeraug, nine years go, Wilbur M. Bradley, employe, in his haste to es- cape left behind his overalls and sill yer watch. Wednesday an employe of the new company, which is clearing up the ruins preparatory to starting busi- ness there, found the overalls and watch. The watch was in good run- ming order.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Hit by two Autos

Robino Roberto, 20 years old, was killed on the Boston Post Road in. West Stamford Sunday afternoon when one automobile struck him and tbrew him into the path of another, which ran over him, fracturing his skull. He was struck glancing blow by Charles $. Krage, of New Rochelle, N. Y. This accident would not have proved serious, but the force of the blow hurled him directly into the path ef a car driven by John Bonanl, of New York, and the wheels passed over his heau Bonani and Krage are being held with. out bail pending a hearing.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Cut His Own Throat.

Joseph Martin. aged 45 years, an employee in the Quinebaug Mills, in Danielson, committed suicide Friday morning by cutting his throat. He was found in the woodshed adjoining his house. As far as is known there was no reason for his act. He leaves his wife and six children.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Fire in Satan's Kingdom.

It was estimated Monday that in the forest fire which swept through Satan's Kingdom, Sunday between 2,000 and 5000 acres were burned over. The old asbestos mill was destroyed and several houses threatened at Nepaug. The fire is still burning on Yellow mountain.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29

"I've been wearing the same suit of clothes for five years. That's tough. |"
 "Of course it is, my friend, but I'm worse off than you. I've had the same automobile for five years, "-Birming. ham Age-Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
For SuHragan Rlshon.

At the next convention of the Epis copal Diocese of Connecticut Rt. Rev Chauncey B. Brewster, the bishop, will ask for the assistance of sutfraga bishop ...
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Methodist Church Notes.

The mid-week service this evening at 7:30 will be omitted and in its stead the Sunday school rally service. Union service in the interest of the Sabbath school. Come.
 Sabbath morning at 10:30 Holy Com munion. The pastor will speak briefly from the words iound in 3 Thess. 3:5 and 3 Thess. 3:16. In the evening, the third Tn the series of sermons on A Mans Religion. Subject for the evening, The Beliefs of Jesus Christ
 On Friday evening at 8 o'clock the official board and members of the team, for the every member canvass will meet at the home of G. l.. Parsons. It is hoped that every one of the board and team may be present at this meeting. citizen. The state had no honors to be- stow upon her citizens of which he was not worthy.
 "The church had no service to per form in behalf of humanity to which he did not respond in a hearty, loyal way.
 "No one was ever truer friend than he.
 "In the journey of life that yet re- mains his companionship and tine cheer of his royal fellowship will be greatly missed" "
Evening journal., 1915-02-26
One Hours Ammunition
lTrom Lhe New York SUM

In the debate upon the fortfca-
tions bill in the House Mr.. Sherley
of Kentucky said that "thc American
people pursue peace as a passion" "
That is an oratorical way Of saying
that the American people cannot con
ceivc of the United States being en-
gagged in a great war and that they
regard peace as the destiny of the
country because IL is 5000 sea miles
from Europe and 5000 sea miles
from Asia. Complacency is not pas
sion.
So il becomes necessary at times
to rouse the American people to an
understanding of the contract between
their available military resources ana
those of powerful nations with whom
war is means of territorial aggran-
dizement and economic expansion.
Given the provocation or excuse for
hostilities. one of these nations might
decide overnight to take advantage of
the unpreparedness of the United
States to teach il a lesson in mod
ern warfare Mr. Sherley was quite
right when he said: II know of no
time when there is more need for
sober thought. for serious thinking,
than there is today But what a con-
fession Mr. Sherley had to make
when he admitted that for the central
United States the estimate for am
munition was of sufficient amount to
supply all the (coast artillery guns
for one hour of fire" While It may
be granted that the need would not
arise for all the coast defence guns
to he in action at the same time. the
statement is nevertheless disquieting
for very serious shortage Of ammu-
nitipn is confessed. FDrtincationa
and cannon consume in the making
a vast amount of money, and ammu-
milton is cheap in comparison. What
cgrogious folly II is. then. TO have on
hand no more shells than would suf-
Evening journal., 1915-02-26
FRIDAY FEB. 26. 1915
ADVANTAGES OF NEW WATERFRONT CONDEMNA.
TION BILL.

THE Wilmington waterfront condemnation bill that
has been drafted by City Solicitor Hastings and
submitted to City Council for its approval prior To-
being forwarded to the Legislature is much better in
several respects than is the one already in Dover
In addition, has the advantage of being satisfac-
Tory the Of the marsh lana along the
front from the mouth OF the Chrstiana river 10 Edge
Moor Several conferences held between the
City Solicitor and the legal representatives of those
riparian owners with the result that the bill in quos
lion, protective OF all the interests involved, was
drawn.
In the original bill, already in Dover. it pro-
posed that the ordinary procedure for the condomna-
ton Of land for and other purposes should be
extended TO the condemnation proceedings with
respect TO the waterfront More mature consdera-
ton convinced the City Solicitor that the complexities
the waterfront situation could be better through
a special condemnation law That opinion also was
shared by counsel to the riparian and the bill
before Council is the result of that comparison
Of ideas.
Under this bill it will be possible raise ques-
tions of law from time 10 time and to have the court
pass upon them In it's charge the jury That would
not be possible under the ordinary condemnation law
For Instance If the Legislature were 20 pass the bill
10 repeal Sections and 6 Of tho Bulkhead Law Of
II seg. under the condemnation law now proposed the
court would be in position to pass upon the effect
Of such legislative action. In fact. has many ad-
raniages over tho bill that was introduced early in
tho session. The fact that it protects the cy's inter-
csts and the time is not antagonized by tho
riparian owners is also pleasing feature of the sit
uaiion
There is desire in quarter TO take from those
riparian owners, without proper compensation, any
thing that righfully belongs them 1t is the man
fest purpose TO approach the matter from that angle
and that IS the only proper line of approach
That the people OF Wilmington want a waterfront
the Delaware shown concusyey by their ac-
ion at the city election in June 1913. AZ that time
the question submitted TO all the voters in our
city. The poll showed lo39S voters in favor of a
waterfront and only 1922 against it.
That vote that could not be ignored by any
and that should not be ignored by the Legislature
especially when the legal representative Of our city
and The legal representatives the riparian owners
have reached agreement with respect TO the form
of condemnation procedure that shall be followed
Evening journal., 1915-02-26
With The Paragrapbers

An American correspondent abroad declares that the
course pursued by this country with respect to the war
has not pleased the belligerens either side Which
might be cited the best available evidence that this
county has pursued the correct course-Springfcld
Republican
The question of our right TO send American food
cargoes to German ports shall settle directly with
Great Britain The question Of the right our vessels
TO enter unblockaded British ports subject 10 search
and seizure for contraband under the established rules
OF international law, shall settle directly with Ger
many. IL is futile for German diplomats TO think that
the United States will compromise her own rights by
involving them in dicker of any sort between Great
Britain and Germany.-New York Tribune
Wilmington is closely connected with Philadc-
phia by all sorts of ties, including railroads troll
ley roads and boat lines that many thousands of our
people will be interested in the start OF our Delaware
neighbor upon city and county structure that is to
cost Sl5O0.000. That seems large sum for a small
community TO spend in this way but regarding such
matter the Wimingonians doubtless best in
formed Let hope. for their sake that the expense
will not mount up in the appalling fashion that mark
cd the construction of Phiadelphia's City Hall The
new building will he very important addition TO the
city upon the Christana. which is forging rapidly
ahead in business and attractivoness-Phi Philadelphia
Record.
Evening journal., 1915-02-26

fee for few hours of defence!
Representative Sherley himself is
not yet broad awake 10 the backward
state Of the country's defences. If
his eyes were wide open and his
sCnses alert he would not talk thus:
Even assuming that a hostile fleet
could dispose of our naval forces. put
our submarines out of business and
clear away mines, it is possible that at
certain places on the map where there
is water enough TO float them, to
lombard a part of a city and be out
OF range of our guns
This is the sort of logic that makes
efficient army and navy officers grieye.
What bearing does il have upon the
stock of shell ammunition which the
fOrtihcations should have? Our coast
line is of vast extent and the fleet
cannot be ubiquitous. Our submarine
are far from what they should be in
construction and equipment, and the
training of the submarine personnel
leaves a great deal to be desired.
Clearing away mines is the business
Of a modern feet Bombardment of
fortified cities by resourceful enemy
is therefore practicable Mr.. Sherley
is reasoning in a circle with his eyes
half closed. The obligation of Con-
gress to provide the coast artillery
with shell, not for an action of one OF
two hours but for days of hard fight
ing. cannot be evaded by presumine
that the enemy will arrive in force tc
begin bombardment of any fortified
coast city within the range of its
guns. 2 consideration that calls for
an ample supply of ammunition al
all times for an emergency. If it il
moi to be provided there would seen
to be no sound reason for keeping
up the fortifcations. What a penny
wise pound foolish scheme has beer
our policy Of preparedness for dc
fence.
Evening journal., 1915-02-26
Poffering Along With the Navy
'Trom tho New York Tribunc.

plane or hydroplane. These machines
have become the scouts, of a feet.
far more serviceable than the old
scout cruisers ever we're. The Sem
ate committee has wisely increased
the appropriation for naval aero
planes from 100000 to 81 10000
Those who look a little into the flu
turc would like TO see the Senate
adopt Mr. Smoots amendment auth
orizing the construction of fifty sea-
going submarines and twenty-five or
dinary submarines. Now is the time
for US to get start in this new field
of naval offence But looking into
the future is not a speciality with this
Congress or this administration The
country will have to take what it can
get just now from regime in Wash
ington which seems TO think that
the navy and the army are good
enough as they stand. There will be
another regime soon. which will not
take that purhlind view OF the mani
fest deficiencies in our national de-
fence
Evening journal., 1915-02-26
Personnel of the New Trade Commissi
lFrom the WashlngIon PosLl

service. The other two arc unknown
and untried. bearing good regulations
and all that. but without other quail
iications than are possessed by mill
lions of average Americans.
And yet this commission, SO con-
stituted. is to be placed in control OF
American commerce! II is TO WELD
powers greater than those conferred
upon any persons in the Uniteu
States, with the exception of the
President and the Supreme Court.
Can it be possible that the Presi-
dent exhausted the list OF really
strong able men in this country and
was forced TO make this feeble and
unsatisfactory choice?
We cannot believe that an appeal
was made to the patriotism of men
who, by reason of their great abilities
and wide experience should have
been selected. The trade commission,
if successful. will evolve into one of
the most potent agencies of the gov
ernment and no man is so cOnspicu-
Gus or so able that he would not be
honoring himself by sharing in the
task of establishing the new tribunal.
Surely the President could have found
surely he can fnd-the right kind
of men 10 insure the successful oper-
alton. of this commission.
The Senate should reject the nomi-
nations sent in. making II plain that
such action is not in disparagcment
Of the personal or business standing
Of the men who have unfortunately
accepted the nomination. Since Con
gress set high standard for the
character of The composition of the
new commission, the Senate should
insist that tho members composing il
shall be men of the first rank
Evening journal., 1915-02-26
wNTcm THE ADMINISTRATION WHIPS.

EROM now until the end Of the session those Repub-
lican, Progressive and Democratic members Of
the United States Senate who thus far have prevented
the passage Of President Wilson's Ship Purchase bill
should be their guard against renewal of ac-
uvity by the administration forces.
Tho President is determined He cannot be-
reconcled to such stingng robuke he has
suffered at the hands of the Senate through the block
ing of his pet measure II any opening presents itself
for forcing the bill through, he and his whips may
be relied upon to seize II and make the most Of It,
No such opening must be presented The public in
toros demands that the bill be defeated at this sos-
sion and If possible. at the next II is nimca 20
the financial and maritime interests Of the United
States and also to its peaceful relations with several
of the great European Powers The Senators who
standing out against it performing great
and patriotic public service
Evening journal., 1915-02-26

The salary of each member of the
new Federal trade commission IS to
be $4,000 a year. and the term of
each. after the commission is fully
established, viii be seven years.
This is a longer term than is grant
ed TO any officials of the government
with the exception of judges.
The salary is larger than that paid
to Senators or Representative or
judges of the circuit and district
courts. The judges who will pass
upon the findings OF this commission
receive $4,000 each less than mem
bers OF the commission.
The builder Of the Panama Canal.
Col. George w. Goethals, receives
only $4,000 a year.
The only officers of the government
receiving larger salaries are the Pres
ident. Vice-President. Speaker. JUS
tices of the Supreme Court. and GER
tain ambassadors.
Congress thus manifested its ap-
probation Of the great importance OF
tho Federal trade commission. and
the necessity of obtaining Tho services
Of the ablcst men in the country as
members of the commission.
II Is no reflection upon the calibre
OF the men nominated as members OF
the new commission 10 remark that
they are not in the same class with
justices of the circuit courts of the
United States. or with Col. G0ethals.
or with scores of members of the Sen
ate and House. They have not had
the training and experience 0f iur-
lists or business men Of large affairs.
Only one of them may be included in
the list OF first-class business men.
Two of them have been hlling aubor-
dinate positions in the government
Evening journal., 1915-02-26
GEMS OF THOUGHT

AS ono whom his mother comforteth so will COM
fort you Isaiah, xvi;13.
.-.-.-.
Every promise is built upon four pillars-Gods JUS
tce or holiness, which viii not suffer him to forget;
his truth. which will suffer him change and his
power. which makes him able TO accomplish-Saltcr
ALLOW 10 be free with You as 10 praise Won
to your face Your vanity by this means viii want It's
food. At the same time your passion for esteem will
be more fully grained men will praise You In their
actions where you now receive ono compliment YOU
will then receive twenty civilitics-Steclo
t-.-.--.
We ought TO acQuant ourselves with the beautiful
We ought 20 contemplate Il will rapture and attempt 70
raise oudsc,e up 10 its height And in order gain
strength for that must keep ourselves thoroughly
uneclfeh We must net make it own but rather
seek 20 communicate it, indeed 10 make a sacrifice
Of n those who dear and precious 10 us.-Goethe
Evening journal., 1915-02-26
pnIIcr AN TILE .rHIRn DECREE.


ID EsORT 10 third degree methods by the police in
IN dealing with prisoners was frowned upon by
New Jersey justice this week notwithstanding such
frownng resulted in the acquttal OF a woman accused
of the murder OF her husband. In the trial. Mays
Landing. Justice Black of the Supreme Court ruled
that so-caed confessions obtained from the woman
by Atlantic city. policemen by the third degree pro-
cess should be excluded from the trial. The result
was that the of the prosecution collapsed
Captain Whalcn. OF the Atlantic City detective bu-
rcau admitted that following the the woman
she was locked in cell and that he visited her there
repeatedly during the night, awakening her rudely,
questioning her about the alleged crime and finally
producing a mental calamity" that resulted in her
making certain admission Of a damaging nature.
In summing up the case Justice Black scored the
police roundly for having rcsoried to such practices
to terrorze the prisoner and lead her give test-
mony against herself
Third degree" practices nduged in in many
American police departments. Only too often they
so unrohuked It is refreshing TO know that there
is at least judge who does not hesitate to express
his mind upon methods which are repugnant to the
American spirit of fair-play
Evening journal., 1915-02-26

General Carranza II is reported, has levied war
tax OF s9O00O0O upon the property owners and bus-
ness men, natives and foreigners, in the City of Mex
leo He must be sorey pressed for funds when he
sorts TO such a highly unjust and unpopular
The former first CHIEF of the Constitutionasts ev-
IDENTIFY realizes that he is riding to fall and is deter
mined to make the of his waning opportunities.
II may that he and his eutenants levying this
tribute with the idea of having their private money
chests we'll filed when they fee the country and like
Diaz and Huerta, find refuge in Europe.
Evening journal., 1915-02-26

The Senate naval affairs committee
is. trying 10 undo some of the blund-
ers made in the House of Represen-
tatives in dealing with the Naval Ap-
preparation bill. The House major
ity turned down most Of the provi-
sions for the betterment OF the service
urged by its committee on naval ar
fairs. Il stood pat on our present
unpreparedness. Any hope OF leg
islation at this session improving the
navys condition therefore hangs on
tho action of the Senate.
The developments OF the war in
Europe show that the big seagoing
submarine has become indispensable
in modern navy. The House pro-
vided for only one vessel of this class.
The Senate committee has recon-
mended five and has also increased
the authorizations of ordinary coast
defence submarines from eight TO
sixteen.
Next to the submarine in meeting
new naval requirements is the aero