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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-06-01
KILLED H,Y

Bush. living three miles from Dewitt.
was killed by lightning last evening
while milking cows She was about
As years old and %lycs q husband anttaa
three children.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-06-01
VENIZELOS ORGAN WAKES
WRATHY OVER INVASION

..thens, (via London), May 90
Who ever dreamed to see the Bulgar-
ian flag supplant the Greek flag in
Macedonia. Just for this we have.
maintained mobilization at the cost OF
economic ruin of the country"
M. Venizelos, the former premier.
thus writes in the Herald, the Ven
izelosto organ.
Feeling runs high over the Bulgar-
ian invasion of Greek territory.
The Herald appeared today with a
black border as a token of national
mourning.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-06-01
TWO GERMAN ATTACKS ON
VERDUN FRONTfREPuLSE D

Paris. May 29.-Two attacks were
made by German troops advancing last
night from Corbeaux wood on the Yer
dun front. The French war office re-
port today says these assaults failed.
a of the Meuse the night was
comparatively calm except for heavy
artillery action near Fort vaux.
Fifteen aerial encounters occurred
and two German machines We're
flames.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1916-06-01
Serious Situation Said to Have
Developed In Athens Fol-
ing the Occupation of
Three Greek Forts.
vENlZEL0s PARTY R0UsED
Invaders Claim Same Right,
Granted to Entente Allies
and Promise to Re
store Domains.

Paris, May 30.-A dispatch from
Athens says grave trouble has broken
out there following the news of the:
INVASION of Macedonia by the Bull
garians.
Bulgarian troops $4,000 strong
crossed the Greek frontier on May %
and occupied the Greek forts OF Rupel,
Dragotin and Spatovo. The Greek
troops which had garrisoned these
forts withdrew on the advance of the
Bulgarians, who claimed permission
from the Athens government for their
act. The Bulgarians were said to be
led by German officers, who explained
to the commanders of the Greek forts
that the central powers were merely
being accorded the same privileges
that had been given h allies in per
hitting them to occupy Saloniki.
Feeling Runs High.
1t was reported from Athens yes
terday hat feeling was running very
high in the Greek capital over the Bull
garian invasion.
The surrender OF the fort was eff
fected at 8 o'clock Friday morning and
the protocol signed by the Bulgar, Ger
man and Greek officers. T Germans
and Bulgarians, the say,
undertook to restore the fort to Greece,
as soon as the reasons for it's cup
ton no longer existed.
The Greek forts of Rupel and Dra-
gotin are respectively six and nine
miles north of the toy of Demir-
hissar. while Spatovo fort lies four
miles east of that town. Kavalla, on
which the Bulgarians are said to be
marching, is a seaport on the Aegean
sea, 30 miles in an airline south of
Demir- Hissar.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
National Forest Raceipts.

Receipts from National Forests for the fiscal year 1916 reached the high water mark of approximately $2, 82O, 900, according to figures just compiled. This is $341, 900 above the 1915 total, which in turn exceeded any previous year. Officials say that the gain was due to increased demand for all classes of forest products
 There was a decided growth in the revenue for all sources, the largest be. ing that of $203. 900 in timber sales. Grazing fees showed gain of SIT, ,000. Receipts for water power development were over SIP, 900 more than for 1915. Sales of turpentine privileges and charges for special uses were both con. siderably in excess of the previous year
 Officials say that the National Forests are important factors in the prosperity of the regions ill which they are located, on account of the large amounts of timber. range, and other resources which they hold available for uses as needed. Business conditions are refectei in the receipts of the for ests. Consequently the showing for the past year is regarded as an index of increased business activity through out the sections where the National Forests are found.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
Hiram Eddy Camp s. of V.

The Lakeville correspondent of the Sons of Veterans Banner, for July, writes, representing Hiram Eddy Camp:
 I've held a very interesting meet ing Saturday evening, June 24, when Div. Com. Robert T. Alcorn and six other brothers of Camp 6, of Hartford, came over to put on the degree work. We took in five new members and ex pect more at our next meeting. Com- rade Palmer of the G. A. R. spoke on the present situation of the Mexican outlook. and wondered if any of the boys of the camps in Connecticut would go 10 the front. Div. Com. Alcorn re. piled to Comrade Palmer, and told him that several had gone, and he was sure that more would follow if they were needed. Brother Alcorn was elected an honorary member of Camp 3. After the meeting luncheon was served and every brother had good time."
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
SUFFRAGE-PR0 AND CON
Pro.

The Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association is preparing to hold a parade in the fall which will be by far the biggest suffrage demonstration ever held in this state. The Association has shown what it can do by means of a beautiful and impressive parade which was held in May, 1915. That however, was a small affair compared with the one projected for September. The purpose of the parade is to impress the political conventions with the ex tent of the demand for the vote among the women of Connecticut, and to re. mind both the Republicans and Demo. crats that they are pledged to woman suffrage by the blanks adopted in the to national conventions-the Democra- tic National Convention in St. Louis and the Republican Convention in Chicago.
 Already pledges to march are pour. ing in at headquarters at Hartford, ana the flags and banners to be carried in the parade are being designed and made. Slogans will be one feature of the parade, and individual suffragists all over the state are sending in ideas for slogans to headquarters, where they will be passed upon by the Executive Board of the c. W. :. 4. and those that are adopted will be included among those to be manufactured. The Board is giving the preference to sho-t slogans. as being much more impres. sive in parade where they can be read without difficulty. The shorter slogans in the Chicago parade were much more popular than the longer ones, although good deal of attention was paid to some of the longer ones as we'll. One of these longer ones For the safety of the Nation let the women have the vote; for the hand that rocks the cradle will never rock the boat. ." This seemed to catch the fancy of the onlookers when they could make out the whole of the lines; but it often happened that the marchers had passed by without there being time for the spectators to read the whole of the line, the effect was to leave them wondering and puzzled. Another of the Chicago slogans read, "50.50, That's All. |" This was a simple reminder of the fact that the women are only asking even. handed justice-a plea that ought to find an echo in the breast of every jus tice loving American.
 The Connecticut suffragists will pro bably use some of the slogans of the Chicago parade and the St. Louis demonstration, but they will also have a large number specially adapted to Connecticut conditions and original with Connecticut women. Women from every town in the state will march in the parade which will be in itself to disprove the Idea that the women of Connecticut do not want the vote.
 Hartford, Conn. Press Sec.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
Macomber ExpI ans.

Editor Macomber, of the Hartford Sunday Globe, explains, agreeable to The News suggestion, his advocacy of a red.headed regiment for the Mexican border, in preference to a regiment of bald heads. Says The Globe of last Sunday:
 Dear John, are you color blind ? That 'luxuriant growth of dark flowing tresses' is decidedly of the sandy order! And. John. in the days of knickers those tresses were as red as Hugh Rorty'sl They were so red that the railroad company asked the police to keep them away from the railroad tracks for fear they would be mis. taken for a danger signal! Thus the explanation is simple: it was personal ambition. Absolutely no chance to lead the Bald Heads into war while there was a chance of at least lieu. tenants commission with a red-headed brigade.'
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
Con.

The public activities of the members of the State Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage are now decreasing in number, but the informal campaign of education" goes on unabated through the efforts of the 16,000 members, many of whom have left their city homes for their summer cottages at the shore or mountains. Though the next six weeks there will be few public meetings, but the greater part of the time will be devoted to preparation for the fall campaign in view of the ap. preaching presidential elections.
 The members of the state board 0f governors are active, however, in ar ranging the scope of the fall campaign. which will increase in vigor from late August until the end of October and will be the means of placing before every voter in the state the real reason for the opposition to woman suffrage which obtains among the women them.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
Commissioner Corbin's Notice.

The annual pamphlet giving inform ation relative to the assessment and collection of taxes, has just been pub- lished by Tax Commissioner William H. Corbin and contains statistics and interesting data relative to taxation in the state of Connecticut The con- plete grand list for the entire state as returned by the towns for the year 1915 is S1, 176, 514, 713, an increase of $71 .433, 300 over the list of 1914.
 The shortest time occupied by as. sessors in assessment work was in the town of Andover, where three days were given to receiving lists and deter mining assessed valuation of property. In Marlborough and Bozrah, only four days were spent in service, where as the maximum time of one year was de. voted to the work in Hartford, New Britain, Bridgeport and Stamford.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
Will You Not Help?

There are over million today lying on the battle6elds of Europe and in many cases oakum pads are the only dressings that will save their lives. Both the foreign and Home War Relief Department of the National Surgical Dressings Committee need old. white bedspreads and turkish toweling to make the backs of these oakum pads, as their supply is exhausted. Will you not send at least one and ask your friends to do the same? If you have friends interested in factories that make them, do ask that odd pieces 7x11 inches or larger may be sent to Mrs. F. w. Garvin at Norfolk, Connecticut State Chairman of the National Surgi- cal Dressings Committee. All dona, tions of material or money will be greatfully acknowledged at once.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
ENJOYABLE CONCERT
Misses Walters, Evans and Sexton De-
 light Big Congregation.

The Methodist church was we'll file Sunday evening, when the service con. sisted principally of a program of music, with special attractions that were highly enjoyable.
 Miss Lillian Walters, of Wayne, Penn., who is summering at Twin Lakes, and whose beautiful voice has charmed her Canaan friends on pre- vious occasions, sang with fine effect, the solo, Praise Thou the Lord, O My Soul"
 Miss Jennie Evans, of Hartford, who is visiting her aunt, Mrs. L. A. Cald. well, sang Still, Still with Thee," in voice and manner that were highly pleasing to the listeners.
 The novelty of the program that made deep and pleasing impression, was the singing of Nearer, My Col, to Thee" by Miss Evans, accompany. ing Cornelia Sexton, pretty little miss, of artford, who gave the deaf and dumb symbols expressive of the words and sentiment of the song. The graceful and appropriate gestures and pastures of this performance were ir- resistibly impressive and charming, and every one in the congregation felt strong impulse to applaud when the selection was over.
 Mrs. F. H. Lee officiated at the organ with her usual skill.
 A number of church hymns were sung by the congregation, and Rev. MT. Travis gave brief talk on tine Mission of the Flowers.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
New TeIephone Dire ctorv.

The next issue of the directory of the Southern New England Telephone company. to be issued in short time will be radically different from the present directory in size and arrange. ment.
 The book, says a notice from the company, will appear in an entirely new form, both inside and out, from those used in the past. The new book is more condensed and still will be just as legible. The great bulk of the and the change should be one for the better.
 The new book will measure 9S inches wide and Ill inches long, three columns being used on the inside of the book instead of two as heretofore The style of type have all been changed and represent selections from over 100 samples. This type, which is believed to be much more legible than that which has been used in the past, was not decided upon by the company until every directory in the country had been examined and, as matter of fact, it is different from all the types in the other books.
 Joseph E.. Southerton, directory agent, in co operation with A. F.. Brooks, commercial engineer, originated and designed the new cover. In changing the shape of the telephone directory the book follows the style of all the large companies i'll the country, and in addition is greatly reduced in the number of pages. Owing to the fact that it had to be entirely reset the book will not appear until August 6.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
How He Advertised Her.

In the Litchfield Mercury, of Sep tember, 184I, this advertisement by a Sharon man, appeared;
 Notice. Whereas my wife Sally has quit my place of residence, without any just cause, therefore forbid any person harboring or trusting her on my account will pay no charges from date. As there are different stories gone into the world, will state few facts. For years back, when I have had spirits in the house, she would drink part, and put ill the same quantity of water for eighteen months back. I have had spirits ill the house steady on account of poor health. 1 have thought fit to keep Grocery. When I leave the house, sine will drink so much as to unfit herself for any kind of business. She destroys every thing in the house She put fire under sixty weight of hams at once then got so drunk that she had to go to bed. The hams took fire and were spoiled. The house would have took fire. and burnt with her in it, if it had not been discovered in time. A hun dred such facts might be mentioned. We promised to take care of each other in sickness and health, till death, be. fore God and man. If she stayed at home, I feel ever bound to do the same D
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
STAY HERE OVER NIGHT
SIX Railroad Train Crews Tie Up in
 Canaan.

One more train crew is to remain in Canaan over night, according to rail- road plans supposed to go into effect next week. The "jitney" crew from Pittsfeld, due here at SOP p. Ill. will stay over night, going back to Pitts field in the morning in charge of the way freight
 This will make six crews staying in Canaan every night, others being the Canaan C. N. E. switcher, the c. N. E. milk, the c. N. E. west end local, the New Haven milk.
 If other plans of which rumors are plentifully heard, are carried out, there will be still more trains tied up here nights and consequently more crews lodging in Canaan. As these crews average six men each, the benefit to Canaan is apparent. Let them come. The more the merrier.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
THROWN FROM WAGON
Horse Takes Fright at Automobile and
 Runs Away

AS Mrs. Andrew Humes and Miss Cuba Welch. of Lime Rock. were driv- ing out from the Garfield Hotel livery stables, where they had left their horse and wagon during their stay in the village, Saturday forenoon, the horse took fright at standing automobile in front of the hotel, and swerved sud denly, dashing across Main street and turning again on the edge of the green, where both occupants were thrown from the wagon. The horse then ran around the east side of the Kasson boarding house, down through the gar den, and dashed through the picket fence by the railroad tracks where it was caught by a couple of railroad men.
 The ladies ware practically unhurt, in the upset, the most severe injury being strain of Mrs. Hume's left ankle. Fortunately they were thrown out on soft, turfed ground.
 The wagon sustained a broken wheel, a broken shaft and other damage, and was unfitted for further service before being repaired. The outfit belonged to MT. Hume, who sent up later and had it brought to the repair shop. The horse was not hurt. The ladies went home in an automobile.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
Cashier Culver Suicides.

Clarence E. Culver, acting cashier of the Mahaiwe National Bank, Great Harrington, shot himself with 8 32 caliber revolver, just below the heart, at o'clock Sunday evening, and died in half.hou The deed was com- mitted in the bank. He was discov- cred immediately after the shooting and said the act was intentional.
 Deceased was 39 years of age, son of the well-known undertaken, E. B. Culver, and was married.
 It is explained that for some time past he had been performing the duties of cashier and president of the bank and the excess of work had proved too much for him. His books are declared to be correct and in good order.
 The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon.
 A brother, AlmonP P. Culver, also is employed in the bank.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
THE SIDEWALK BICYCLE NUISANCE
Growing Complaints that the Practice
 IS Becoming IntoIerabIe.

Numerous complaints have come to The News, and are coming more nun. erously of late, of the persistence of bicycle riders in using the sidewalks for cycle paths. It is complained that bicyclists almost invariably take to the sidewalks on all the residential streets, after getting out of the commercial center, and some of them have no re. gard even for the commercial center, but pedal past the stores and postoffice on the sidewalks.
 few mornings ago. a lady relates that as she was emerging from her premises upon the sidewalk in front of her house, she was almost knocked down by boy on bicycle, who was travelling on the walk, and escaped only by a hairs breadth, and by a swift dodge on the part of both herself and the 'cyclist.
 It is plain that the sidewalk bicyclIst is becoming a nuisance. but the remedy is simple and is provided by the statutes. The law provides that any person who rides a bicycle on a side- walk "shall be fined not more than twenty dollars for each offense, and be liable for all damages thereby oc- casioned. '
 Doubtless the prosecuting authorities would be willing to act in accordance with this provision, and make an ex- ample, if their attention is called to any specific instance of violation-and such example would probably have a wholesome effect in suppressing the nuisance.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
A Lively Mall Carrier.

Rural Mail Carrier James L. Thomp. son has earned an enviable reputation for speed in the delivery of the mails on his route, but his experience of last Wednesday has beat all other efforts in the shade. Mir. Thompson relates that a storm broke in South Norfolk just as he was preparing to return home, but he kept ahead of 1t all the way. He says the rain fell in the rear of the mail wagon and when the horse was descending a hill would run to the front wetting his feet, but the top of the carriage was not wet, nor were the front wheels or horse. Norfolk cor.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
The Right Attitude,

Says the Bristol Press: A public corporation like the Southern New England Telephone company is far more often the object of resentment than of commendation. It occupies a place that maFes it peculiarly liable to criticism, yet it is one of the most pro gressive corporations and does many large things in large way. Usually it fails to got full credit for this be. cause it is not the side that the public sees. The public vision and interest is centered on the wires, the inst1 IL ments and the service and any inter. ruption calls out instant protest. This is as natural as it is inevitable. Never theless the Southern New England is in many respects entitled to considera- tion, appreciation and approval. It rose splendidly to the occasion and showed a most gratifying breadth of view when it announced that it would give the men ill its employ who were called to service in Mexico full pay for the first three months and then for a year full pay minus the government wages. This is generous as well as patriotic and sets a fine example.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27

selves. The organization of com. mittee from the members, in which every town will be presented, is being rapidly consummated, and when the campaign opens it is expected that every candidate for office will be inter. viewed by the member of the commit. tee from his town and the strong septi. ment which prevails in this state against "the cause" will be laid before him. Press Chairman.
 Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
Christ Church Notes.

1 Mrs. Charles Moore is to be thanked for being the first to increase the fund for reshingling the church. The amount $11.10 was raised by her in selling holders.
 The Women's Guild are planning for their annual sale in the Parish House some time in August.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27

"I've brought back those eggs you gave me this morning." said the new bride, as she began to take the articles in question from her basket "They re duck eggs"
 "Duck eggs"' sneered the grocery boss. "You're mistaken. ma 'am. don't never sell no duck eggs
 "But I tested them,' rriumphed the matrimonial novice. "I dropped them into water and they fioated. "-Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
Public Gan Help.

The New Haven Railroad has issued a conspicuous poster as fellows:
 We know you want to help us. We are waging Safety First campaign to minimize accidents at grade crossings.
 We are asking the individual CO. operation ot owners of automobiles and horse drawn vehicles.
 This campaign will not be successful if there are even 2 few drivers who persist in taking chances at crossings trying to save time at the risk of a serious accident.
 Stop, look and listen before crossing the railway tracks.
 We need your cooperation to help us prevent the useless waste of life re. suIting from grade crossing accidents.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27

"Thames Ditton-Attested man, called up, willing to LET HALF OF HOUSE, or take another lady in sim. liar position. "-Ad. in London Tele. graph.
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27
Operation Fatal,

Howard c. Webb, 55 years old, a we'll known lawyer in New Haven, died in a hospital there Sunday follow. ing an operation for intestinal trouble. MT. Webb attained some notoriety about seven years ago when Walter K. Newport, an insurance agent, shot him because of an alleged grievance over a lawsuit. Newport was subsequently, confined to the Connecticut Hospital for the Insane at Middletown, from which institution he escaped several months ago. He has not been caught. MT. Webb was graduated from the Yale Law School ill 1S9: He formerly was city attorney and was at one time a newspaper reporter ill New Haven.
 The finest after.dinner speaker in the world is the man who says: Waiter, give that check tC me"
Connecticut western news., 1916-07-27

Mrs. Peter Ullman fell down flight of steps leading to the barn last Friday and fractured the external condyle of the radius. s.-The Caldwell Ohio Demo- crat.