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Connecticut western news., 1916-05-25
c. Fl. PIne'S E state.

The estate of Charles H. Pine, for. merly of Winsted, who died in An sonia. is inventoried at $45S, S44. 32, according to the account filed in the probate court at Ansonia. Wednesday by Judge William H. Williams, of Derby. executor. The bulk of the es- tate is t. be held in trust by the Home Trust Company Of Derby for the estab, lisIiment of a trade school and various Ot CT public purposes.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-25
HAWTH0RNE'S OUTING
Woman's Club Celebrates 18th Ann-
 yersary in Happy Fashion.

yersary in Happy Fashion.
 Friday last was red letter day in the history of the Hawthorne Club. The day was set apart for the obser- vance of the 25th anniversary of the Club, and the celebration took the form of an automobile excursion to Bridgeport on invitation of Mrs. George O. Peet, who entertained the members in the most charming manner, at the delightful Peet home on Golden Hill, and st the Seaside Club, where sumptuous shore dinner was served.
 The members left Canaan at o'clock Friday morning in automobiles-Mrs. H. B. Ives, Miss Katherine Roraback and Mrs. Allyn Fuller in Mrs. Ives auto, driven by Fred Brewer. Mrs. R. D. Peirce, Miss Minnie Peirce and Mrs. Bartram, of Lakeville, | in R. D. Peirce's auto, driven by MT. Peirce.
 Mrs. H. E. Lyles, Miss Fannie Whittlesey and Mrs. E. c. Gillette in H. E. Lvles's auto, driven by MT. Lyles.
 Mrs. Marcus Barnes. of Great Bar rington, Mrs. John c. Adam and Miss Grace Roraback, in Marcus Barnes's auto, driven by MT. Barnes. Mrs. A. P. Freeman and Miss Utter wick, of New York, also came up from the big city to join their sister mem. bers. making with Mrs. Peet, total of | fifteen ladies.
 The Canaan party motored by way of Waterbury, and on arriving at Bridgeport shortly after II o'clock, proceeded direct to the Peet home, where they were grac!ously received and entertained and after a short rest the entile party embarked in a capa. cious auto bus and made tour of the interesting sections of the city, after which they went to the Seaside Club, where the shore dinner was enjoyed with Mrs. Peet as the charming hostess. Their table was tastefully and elaborately decorated for the occa. nothing that could make the affair en- joyable and memorable. .
 After the dinner the party re em. parked and were driven again to the Peet home, where a short time was spent in felicitations on the suspicious career of the Club, which, by the way is the oldest women's club-or rather the women's oldest club, or the oldest club of women (this is a ticklish title to straighten out)-in all this region round about.
 While the ladies were haviGg their good time, the men folks, who chauf feuIed the expedition were taken in i tow by MT. Peet-who, by the way,i is a police commissioner of the city-and escorted to the Algonquin Club where 1 they sat down to high-class cOurs, dinner with all the fxin's that go with a state feast, Commissioner Peet doiul the honors. Later they joined the ladies at the Peet home, and before de parting for home, light refreshments were served by Mrs. Peet, who adorned the festive board with magnificent birthday cake illumined with 20 candles.
 The start for the return trip was made shortly before o'clock and the run was made by way of Danbury. Brewster and Millerton, a delightful road passing through a delightful country. The party arrived at home at about 9 o'clock, and all, without d dissenting voice, voted the outing the most enjoyable in the whole history of the organization.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-25
Why he Smiled.

Far out from the village, ia the mid. de of a lonely moor, n whyfayer wRs stopped by footpad nnu relieved rr his valuables. And all the time thr thief smiled and smiled.
 "What are you grinning at ?" do- mandcd the victim at last, angered by that smile.
 "Oh, nothing special" " replied thc thief lightly. Ut is only that I'm one of those chaps who cant take things seriously. "-St. Louis Star
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-25
Canaan Girl Teaches NeedIework.

Canaan Girl Teaches Needework.
 The following from the Hartford Post, refers to Mrs. Minnie c. Evans, a former Canaan girl, daughter of Harmon Schamerhorn, of West Main Street, who is winning distinction in her particular line, in a prominent Hartford store:
 There is one place in Hartford where wild flowers, roses and birds on the wing defy the pouring rain and lure passersby to liuger in admiration, m. mindful of the weather. That place is the north show window of the G. Fox &5 Co. store, where the annual exhibit of the work done by the pupils of the Saturday morning class taught by Mrs. Minnie c. Evans, head of the art em. broidery department, is being dis. played.
 Mrs. Evans class this year numbers 135 girls from to 16 years of age. This is the largest class she has ever taught and the exhibit is quite the finest in the history of the art depart. ment. In many instances the work shown is the first work done by the pupils.
 Four picture pieces are included in the window exhibit. These are done on black velvet background. Three of the pictures are of birds and hills done in Japanese style. These are by Theresa Lettrie, II years old Leo Walz, l3 years old, and Elsie Johnson, 12 years old. The other picture piece is red roses on a black background and is the work of Florence Baker, l l years old.
 All of the latest needlework is done by the pupils, including the fashiona. ble new cut work, shocking and all kinds of embroidery.
 At the embroidery department Mrs. Evans was receiving congratulations all morning, but the head of the de. partment gave all the credit to the youngsters she has taught.
 "Im so proud of my kiddles, " she said. Don't they do wonderful work?''
 For several years Mrs. Evans has conducted her class of school children every Saturday morning all the year round. The instruction is free and the annual exhibition is always an event of rare interest to lovers of fine art needlework.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-25
BISHOP AT CHRIST CHURCH
Will Administer Rite of Confirmation
 Next Sunday Evening.

Next Sunday Evening.
 The Right Reverend Chauncey B. Brewster, Bishop of Connecticut, will arrive in Canaan next Sunday after noon. He will preach at Christ Church at the 80 service and admin. ister the App stolic rite of "Laying on of Hands," or Confirmation.
 After the services there will be re. ception in the Parish House and that building vill be dedicated.
 This will be the eleventh time in the course of seventeen years for Bishop Brewster to administer Confirmation here.
 He comes to Canaan from Salisbury where he will be at St. Johns church in the morning and at the Salisbury school in the afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30

lie is yet entitled to be called the
champion, altho there was no great
contest of boxing skill exhibited. Will
lard won on points in seven of the
ten rounds. One round went to Mo
ran. Two rounds were draw. Some
ten or twelve thousand people watch
ed the contest. Willard was too big
for Moran and there was but little
excitement during the contest.
/ WASHINGTON, d. c., Mar. 2S.--
The house has passed an $500, 900
army deficiency bill to cover the cost
of the Mexican expedition. This is
regarded as an endorsement of the
measure.
Socialist London was the only man
in the entire house to vote against
the measure.
The passage of the bill will enable
Secretary of War Baker to recruit the
army to its full strength and buy
aeroplanes and motor trucks and 9TH
er needed equipment.
N4i.oii LINZ oANs -. W, Mtr. Co.
President Wilson in letter TO Rep
resentative Kitchen has urged the
house to give early consideration to
the senate's joint resolution for an
investigation of the conditions of
railway transportation. The letter
said
at seems to me to be of capital
importance that we should lay the
ground work of the actual facts that
will be necessary for future legisla-
ton"
WASHINGTON, d. c., Mar. 2S.-
The house judiciary committee has
linked the suffrage amendment with
the prohibition measure and voted to
postpone each indefinitely.
NEW YORK, Mar. 2S.-Confirma-
ton has been obtained that most of
the large movie companies are ar
ranging a $40,00o,00O merger.
The new company will be made up
of the Paramount, Mutual, Universal,
Vitagraph, Selig, Essanay, and Metro
companies.
1t is reported that Mary Pickford
and Charlie Chaplin have each been
offered contracts of 100000 year
with the new company.
The rumor says the American To-
bacco company and possibly the
Standard oil company will finance the
new concern. The purpose of the
merger is to eliminate the expense of
q duplication of plants and distribut-
ing centers.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30

painted. The unsightly cave cellar
and chicken house will be removed,
and the grounds beautified with
trees and shrubbery. A five-foot
stone wall will be laid between the
state grounds and the rassbinder
ana Russell properties, be ne con-
tinuation of the present Lane wall.
This wall will be topped with iron
posts every ten feet, for the support
of closely woven wire fence.
When completed this will not only
be the finest hatchery in Colorado,
but one of the finest in the west.
Special credit is due State Auditor
Mulnix and Commissioner Fraser for
their interest in rendering available
the money appropriated for this
greatly needed and highly apprec-
ciated work.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30
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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30
DURANGO TO HAVE
FINE FISH HATCHER

Durango will have the finest fish
hatchery in the state, when the plant
is remodeled and improved in accord
ance with the plans determined upon
today by Game and Fish Commits
sioner Fraser and Superintendent of
Fish Hatcheries Land. The last leg
islature, thru the efforts of Represen-
tative McDevitt, made an appropria-
ton for the work. The money is now
available and the improvements will
be started at once, the first to be
made since the hatchery was estab-
lished here.
In this sportsmen's paradise fish is
one of our most valuable assets. In
order to supply the streams with
plenty of small fry, the capacity of
the plant will be increased 40 per
cent. Arrangements have been made
to develop the necessary additional
water supply from the Fassbinder
springs. According to Commissioner
Fraser, the temperature of this water
As degrees, the year around, makes
it the most valuable for hatchery
purposes in the state, and is an addi-
tional reason for his special interes,
in the plant.
The hatchery building is to be rails.
ed 1S inches, a new foundation will
be built and new floors laid. The in,
side is to be ceiied. New trough,
and cement settling tank are to b.
constructed.
Both the exterior and interior Of
the hatchery and rssidsnes are 70 h
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30
EXPERTS FORECAST
UNPRECEDENTED KILLING
in WAR THIS SPRING
By Wilbur S. Forrest.

UNITED Press Staff Correspondent. J
LONDON, Mar. 15.-(By Mail. J.
Men who have been in closest touch
with every move of the world war
to date are beginning to forecast that
the next five months will bring an un-
paralleled burst of battle, attended
by the worst bloodshed in the worlds
history.
The immense waste of human life
and materials before Verdun, great
er than that which shocked the world
at Liege and Namur, has demon
strated, the experts say, that if this
war goes on to the bitter end, no
phase of history, ancient, medieval
or modern, will compare with the
slaughter. One military critic said to-
day:
"The almost impregnable character
Of the defenses on the western front
which have been building for 10
months, make it suicide for the first
line of any assaulting body of troops.
When commander orders a batal-
lion to the assault and posts the
reserves in the rear ready to follow,
he knows that the position attacked
will be captured by the reserves, If
captured at all.
He cannot help but know in adj
vance that the first line will melt
away before the fire of the opposing
side. Before the reserves reach their
objective over the bodies of their
comrades. they too, may have been
decimated by the machine gun, rifle
and cannon fire which protects the
trenches on every mile Of the front
that runs from the North sea to
Switzerland.
mo one can blame the commanders
for the course they are bound to take.
1t is war. The men, too, are not un-
willing to make the sacrifice. Those
in the front ranks know that their
chance is slim. The best they can ask
for is wound from which they will
ultimately recover. Months of mo-
notonous warfare are responsible fol
this. The men are willing and ready
for anything that means diversion
from the stalemate of the part yeai
and half.
What will happen on the western
front will be repeated on the cast
ein, where both the Russians ant
Germans have been working fever
ishly for months enilenchilg, forti
flying, constructing wire entangle
ments and placing heavy ordnance
pieces sufficient to sweep the grount
| for miles around.
At salonika, whore the alliss hur
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30

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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30
INCREASES OUTPUT OF
GASOLINE FROM OIL

WASHINGTON, d. c., Mar. 28.-
DR.. Walter f. Rittman, scientist in
the U. S. bureau of mines, has Civ
en- TO the United States and the world
la practical plan for trebling the
amount of gasoline that may be pro-
duced from crude oil. Science, chem
istry, calculus and physics helped
him make the discovery, that autoists
and others will watch closely.
DR.. Rittman's discovery has now
enlisted the aid of Henry Ford, man
ufacturcr, Detroit, Michigan, who
plans to do all he can to make this
discovery a real wallop to the well
known octopus.
because l had a strong body,
trained to endure long hard strains,
| was able to work 36 hours ut a
stretch when necessary" Prof. Rit-
tman said. ~ attribute my success
to strong physique acquired in foot
ball battles and other forms of college
athletics.
"My processes were not overnight
inspirations. They are the result OF
straight scientific research, involving
the use of calculus, physics and
chemistry. When in the midst Of
an experiment one needs much ply
steal strength.
"ln addition to enabling the indie
pendent oil operators to secure three
times the amount Of gasoline from
crude oil that was possible under the
old systems. My discovery
will greatly increse the pro-
duction of tuluol and benzel, two in
dependent bases for the manufacture
of high explosives and dyestuffs,"
said the doctor.
Secretary of the Interior Lane has
consented to plan to have Prof Ritz
man supervise the installation of the
necessary plant and machinery requir-
in the production of gasoline and BEN
zol at plants of some of the leading
oil and powder FACTORIES in this coun-
try.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30

Probate Court. ....
In the estate of Philip Gilbert, de-
ceased, the administrative, Mrs. Bar
bara Gilbert approved all the bills
filed and they were allowed by the
court. In the estate of Charles Ray
Williams, the administrator, Ed
ward L. Farmer, together with the
widow, examined all the claims filed
and approved same, and they were
allowed by the court. Richard Kel-
lar of Montrose is the administrator
Of the estate Of the late Mrs. Hattie
Fay. No bills were filed against this
estate. Mrs. Alice King, administers
trix Of the John King estate, ap-
proved the claim of DIR. B. ]. Ochsnel
in the sum of $1.644.94, for loar
secured by trust dssd.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30
Death Of Mrs. |. ZelIer.

Durango friends learn with regre
of the passing of Mrs. Charity Eel
Ter, widow of pioneer jeweler Of
this city, which occurred in Corners
vile, Indiana, Saturday, March II
The Connersville Evening News o.
that date contains the following OBJ
ituary notice:
Mrs. Charity Zeller, widof oil
lgnatius Zeller, one of the pioneer
merchants of Connersville, passed
peacefully to her last rest at hei
home, 726 Western avenue, early
this morning. Death followed an
illness of more than ten weeks oil
heart trouble. The funeral services
will be held at the home, Monday
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. J. f
O'Haver officiating. Interment will
be made in the city cemetery.
Mrs. Zeller was born in the Har-
risburg neighborhood, October 16
1912. She was the daughter of Zenos
and Lydia Caldwell Powell. Her
early life, until her marriage with
Mr.. Zeller in 1866, was spent mean
the scene Of her birth. Following her
marriage she came to Connorsville ia
reside, and lived here continuously
until 1883, when the family moved to
Durango, Colorado. In 1910, Mr.
and Mrs. Zeller returned to this city
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30

CHICAGO, Mar. 27.-Four are
known to be dead, and it is feared
that six others have met like fate
in the floods that are sweeping ovei
southern Wisconsin and northwestern
Illinois.
The heavy rains which have beer
falling since Saturday, stopped today
and freezing temperature has inn
proved conditions.
There is ten inches of water In
the postoffice at Blanchardville and
people are boating in the streets OF
Burlington.
GAINESVILLE is inundated, and the water
at Beloit is the highest for IS years
The property loss is already esti.
mated at half million dollars.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Mar. 81
The house has voted to retain the
clause in the immigration bill, which
requires immigrants to be able tc
read and write their own language.
The vote stood 225 to so. 1t is ex.
pected that the president will veto
the measure.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Mar. 27.-
Thomas Pence, secretary of the Dem
ocratic national committee, died al
his home here this morning following
a linger illness.
NEW YORK, Mar. 27.-Home
loving, opulent Willard may nevel
again fight. This is the Statement
made by Dave Lewisohn, his Chi
cago business associate, but Manage
Jones said that Jess was ready I,
meet anybody for Suitable consid
Eration."
| Mike Moran, the defeated heavy
n& already asked for 20-round bat
Tie With the champion.
4 IN Kansas champion boxer of tn
woridtavs evidence Saturday tina
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30
TAKE THIS FOR
LAGRIPPE COUGHS

The danger of lagrippe lies in its
tendency to develop pneumonia, and
the March death record from pneu-
monia is appalling. Stop your cough
before it reaches the danger point,
and take Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. Mr.. w. p. Bowen, Grimes,
Ga, writes; 81 had terrible attack
of lagrippe, aches and pains all over
my body, and a dry hacking lagrippe
cough. | began taking Foley's Hon
ey and Tar and when had taken one
bottle my cough was cured, my cold
was wells. G. Wall.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30
HAS EIGHT CHILDREN.

Mrs. p. Rehkamp, 24O4 Herman ST.,
Covington, KY, writes: al have been
using Foley's Honey and Tar for
nearly two years and can find no bet
ter cough syrup. have eight child
rem and give it to all of them. They
all were subject to Group from bibles
on" 1t is safe and reliable medi-
cine for men and women as well as
children. Don't let the cough that fol-
lows grippe hang on and weaken you.
1t is easier to get rid Of a cough and
cold than of its consequences.--8. G.
Wall.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30
PERFECT HEALTH Is EVERY
WOMAN'S BIRTHRICHT.
A Temperance Remedy That
From Cirlhood to Old Age
Has Been a Blessing to
Womanhood.

When girl becomes a woman. when
a woman becomes mother, when a
woman passes through the changes of
middle lifc, arc the three periods Of life
when health and strength are most
needed TO Withstand the pain and dis
tress often caused by severe organic
disturbances.
At these critical times women are
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female system perfectly regulated and
In excellent condition
Not patent medicine because this
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y, DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-03-30

INTO the business and residential dis
tricts, and several large fires have
been started. simultaneously with
the scene of destruction above ground
the French soldiers in the famous
Underground Qualifications are en-
gagged in their routine duties or list
ening to classical music, untouched
by the fire and death caused by the
shrieking shells.
On the northeast, Douamount, I'M
der the French fire, resembled Yer
suvius, belching black smoke.
Verdun seems to be impregnable
and certainly cannot fall without a
frightful loss to the Germans.
BERLIN, Mar. PA German tor
pedo boat which engaged the British
warships off the coast of Tristan, has
not returned, and is believed to have
been lost. according to statement
made by the admiralty.
Two armored German patrol boats
have been sunk.
Bombs from a German aeroplane
have damaged British destroyer.
BERLIN, Mar. ga dispatch
from Athens says that a French
transport laden with troops from
Salonika, was mined and sunk with
a large loss of life. Seventy-three
Of the crew We're saved.
BERLIN, Mar. 2S.-The fighting
around st. Elois, where the British
took some first and second line
trenches yesterday, continues.
1t is thought that this fight may
develop in to strong enemy often
sive, tho no other important gains
have been made.
Officials here think the attack was
made in order to relieve the pressure
of the German attack at Verdun.
The situation at the latter place re-
mains unchanged.
BERLIN, Mar. 2S.-The Russians
are renewing their attacks on Cen
eral Won Hindenburg, along a front
extending for over 100 miles. They
are trying to reach the highlands
before the spring freshets set in.
The Russian Workmanship is poor
and the Germans are confident that
when the thaw starts the Russian DO
sitions will be flooded and it will
be necessary to withdraw the whole
line. The attackers are suffering the
heaviest losses.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Mar. Is
The cabinet has decided to ask Ger
many whether she summarized the
Sussex or not. The decision was
made following the presentation of
the evidence so far secured in the
matter, by Secretary of State Ian
sing. The cabinet believes the evil
dence does not positively prove that
a German submarine wrecked the yes
sci, but it is still apparent that the
administration is inclined to demand
more than disavowal if
the ship was sunk by a submarine
without warning.
The severance of diplomatic rela-
tions is not considered too drastic a
step, if it becomes necessary to do
so in order to obtain the rights of
American citizens.