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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11
Petition Change of Station.

STarton, Jan. TIL" public service
commission has SCI January Is at the
town CLERKS Office /" hear the petition
relative to having the railroad station
in West Swanton moved to another To-
pality
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11
If THE BABY ~ CUTTING TEETH

be sure and Use that old and well-tried
remedy. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
for children teething. II soothes the
child, softens the gums. ailays all pain.
cures wind collie and IS the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. twenty-five cents .
bottle.-adv.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

It's lucky for the "old women who lived
in shoe" that she found other quarters.
II she still lived there, her prospect would
he that she couldn't afford the rent.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

It looks like a paradox. but il isn't,
that the less foodstuffs go down the more
they will descend, in price.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

Middlemen are wrongly named. since
there cannot be more than one middle
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

The rarity Of gratitude is the more in
explica2)e because ii doesn't cost any
thing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

You can never expect action until the
talking is stopped.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

Usually, an investigation is an affair
in which too much conversation spois
the conclusion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

Real es;nte Is being houen' and gold
every day through classified advert sing
so why argue about "seasonabl9- -"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

The only possible usefulness Of wishing
is in that. properly restrained. it may
stimulate effort to secure the thing wish.
ed for.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

Much waiting is the reward OF the vir-
tue of promptncss.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

Deans Rheumatic Pills for Rheuma =
tism and Neuralgia. Entirely vege-
table Safe. (Adv)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

If lawmakers were responsible for the
enforcement Of laws, not 50 many would
inc enacted
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11
NO LOAFER-A BISCUIT HAND.


\ few months ago lady living in the
Midlands engaged e new servant and
having views on the question of follow
ers' she expo unded tiem to the girl upon
her arrival Mind yuu, Jane" she said,
8eriousiN' II viii have no loafcrs about
ne place You quite understands Yes,
ma am replied Jane. Within the short
period Of week, however. The lady had
grounds for suspecting that her orders
had been disobcycd. and Jane was
promptly interrogated. did not make
stipulation of your engagement that
no followers were to be allowed YES,
ma am You said loafers " "WcL,
YOU may have il that way Il YOU wish.
You We're talking at the area gate las
night Yes, ma am. That's my chap"
said Jane unbiushingly How dare you
alsoDey my express orders in this Way
J amt disobeyed, EN-, ma'am." persist
ed Jane "George-that's my man-s n
naker' sure enough but e amt a loafer'
l. biscuit hand, e is."-Chicago News.
-
messages from Germany bring home
sra'ltE OF food situation. Leading ital-
IAN journal tells of wood bread" pro-
posed by Professor Gehrkc of Medical SO
ciety OF Stetin, which consists Of 20 per
cent ordinary -four. 10 per cent. starch
ana 10 per cent. of -four prepared by
grinding brentwood to extreme iineness.
Nalue OF wood as food is said to have
"''h discovered as result, of experiment
WIN Sa"duSt or chips, trees cut down
having been ground into fine dust or fiour,
10y adding birch flour to ordinary -four
greater quantity of protein or albumen
Is said to be supplied. in which elements
potato bread and other forms Of war
bread were lacking
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

The sum total of the wealth that indi.
viduals, using their hindsight, think they
could have gained. far exceeds all the
wealth that there is.--Albany Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11
NEWS TOLD IN BRIEF.

"1hH United States West Indies" will
be new nam" od Danish West indies and
nearby snall islands. iu,ludIng CuI,hr.l
~ Hcu by United Stats
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

Delivery OF coal to- Norway in flrlr.
VII b" permitted by British only in case
Norwegian ships carry coal 20 Italy and
ranc" AZ itNed rates, according 10 Fer
lin Wireless
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

An amendment to Panama canal act.
designed to prevent enforcement OF
sound steamship lines from New Huven
rallro'a system. viii shortly he presented
in Congress
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

Good ADVERTISING Is good service-sim.
pfyinS the worl; of "tho buyer for the
home" and making that work interest
ing because profitable.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

imba7Sador Won Bcrnstorff, acc1rdine.
To Nashingt'n adVices. has allowed it To-
u" Known that .'ormany will never vol .
unfairly consent to give back Alsace and
Lorraine to france or allow Constants
nople 10 h" taken from her Mahosretan
ally
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

London cable says that Emperor OF
AIFtria-HunGarN has sent a special ennis
Sary tn Na'icar, urgently requesting Pop,
:" intervene for peace. II Is believed
that even T. separate ,ace he' w"rN Aus
1 ma ana italy w~'lG save something ,ut
" Wrockcge Of Iuai roorarChy.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-01-11

If she still lived there, her prospect would
he that she couldn't afford the rent.
Middemen are wrongly named, since
there cannot be more than one middle.
Usually, an investigation is an affair
in which too much conversation spoils
the conclusion.
The rarity of gratitude is the more in
explica2)e because it doesn't cost any
thing.
It looks like a paradox. but ii isn't,
that tho less foodstuffs 20 down the more
they will descend, in price
You can never expect action until the
talking is stopped.
Much waiting is the reward OF the vir-
tue of promptncss.
The only possible usefulness Of wishing
is in that. properly restrained. it may
stimulate effort to secure the thing wish
ed for.
Confidence once broken can never be
perfectly restored
After n man is known to be untruthful
he ceases to hc dangerous.
II lawmakers were responsible for tho
enforcement Of laws, not so MANY would
inc enacted.
The sum total of the wealth that indi.
viduals, using their hindsight. think they
d.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
GERMAN LINES FOUND
 BADLY SMASHED

LONDON. March 2O.-Whatever may be the ultimate strategy lying behind the German retirement be- tween Gommecourt and Le Transloy even most casual inspection of some of the evacuated lines near Bapaume, plainly reveals the immediate reason for their abandonment. They have been smashed to pieces by the inces- sant and ever-increasing British ar tillery fire.
 Communication trenches built for the purpose of bringing up food and ammunition. had been fiattened all most beyond recognition and had long since ceased to serve their purpose. The wide belt of area back of the Ger man lines had been lashed by bursting shells until it had become virtually impossible. For hours at time, oft en for days, the drum fire of the Brit ish guns made it impossible for any man to reach or leave the trenches.
 Some of the prisoners recently talk en said they had been cut off from food for forty-eight hours by the bar rage fire back of their trenches.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
SOUTHERN STATES ARE
 THREATENED WITH FLOODS

ATLANTA. Ga., March 2O.--Ten- Lessee. Alabama, Georgia. North Car olina and Virginia are threatened with disastrous floods. Rivers already are over their banks in Eastern Ten nessee, Southern Georgia and Eastern Alabama, with considerable proper ty damage and hundreds homeless in Tennessee So far no loss of life Las been reported.
 The floods are the result of heavy rains for the past several days thru out the South. Flood stages in the Tennessee rivers are predicted on the present rainfall and disastrous re suits" are expected, according to the weather bureau. should the rainfall continue.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
ADAMSON LAW
 IS UPHELD
BY DECISION OF SUPREME COURT
Chief Justice White Reads Opinion on Constitutionality of Law--,Ius- tices Pitney, Day, Van Deryanter and McReynOlds Dissent.

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 20.- Chief Justice White of the United States Supreme Court yesterday read the opinion of the court on the con- stitutionality of the Adamson eight hour law. The court finds in this opinion tha. the Congress of the United States has the authority to leg islate as to the hours of labor on rail roads engaged in interstate. commerce end upholds the constitutionality of the law. Justices Pitney, Day, Van Devanter and McReynolds dissented from this opinion.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
Interior Trail e1lHDr:.

Valdez. Alaska. March 20, 1917.
 Fairbanks-11 above; 1 1 inches of snow; cloudy, windy.
 Salcha--ze.o, IA inches of snow; cloudy, calm, trail good.
 Munson's-Stage south, 6 a. m., no passengers.
 Rlchardson-1O above; 6 inches of snow; cloudy, calm, trail fine, dog teams and mushers south a. m.
 McCarty-1O above; 6 inches of snow; cloudy, calm, trail fair.
 Donnelly-12 above; 12 inches of snow; cloudy, trail good; eight mush- CTS with team north this morning; north mail left Rapids a. m., 8 pas sengers, Sheldon's autos north yes terday.
 McCallum-10 above; 45 inches Of snow; clear, calm, trail heavy, stage north 2 D. m. yesterday; Road Con- mission and x. C. freight teams north a. m. date.
 Paxson's-2 above; p inches of snow; calm, clear trail good; tung- stems outfit, 3 mushers. 1 freight team north 6 d Ill.
 Hogan-12 above; 22 inches of snow; clear, calm, trail good. Sour dough Stage south, 1 passenger; stage north. s passengers; 1 freight team south.
 GulkaEa-zero. 12 inches snow; clear, calm, trail good; Alaska Road Commission team north; $ a. m; two men north with dog team; ' a. m.; Metres team north a. m.
 Copper Center-Zero, 12 inches of snow; clear, calm, trail good; Alaska Road Commission team south z a. Il,
 Tonsina-12 above; IA inches of snow; clear, calm, trail good; Row. bottom down river a. m., date.
 Teikhell- 5 above; 34 inches of snow; cloudy. calm, trail fair; Loder and Arrowsmith arrived p. m. yes terday.
 Beaver Dam-11 above; calm, cloudy; 49 inches of snow; trail heavy; Buchanan out breaking trail.
 Thompson's Pass-8 above; 96 in. of snow; clear, calm, trail closed.
 Wortman-2S above; 50 inches of snow; clear, stl ong, north wind; trail bad.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
GREAT BOOTY TAKEN
 BY GERMAN FORCES

DnhLIN. March 2O.--The booty taken by the armies of the central powers since the beginning of the war is colossal. With the war materials captured in the campaigns on the diff icrent fronts, several large armies could be equipped.
 After the drive through Rumania the Germans took 13,OOO guns, 4,500 machine guns, 6,00O,OOO shells of all sizes, 1,S0O,O0e rifles, 14,00O ammu- niti1n wagons, 2,OOO automobiles and thousands of other vehicles. besides !,500,0OO bushels of wheat, 3O,OOO seeyes, 100000 hogs, and vast lot of sheep, poultry. and stored meats. It is estimated that the stores cap tured in Rumania alone would reach a value of a billion dollars.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
MINING COMPANIES
 SECURE NEW RULING

WASHINGTON, D. C.. March 2O.- Tue Treasury Department announced she following decisions in regard to the income tax:
 individuals and corporations from whose property oil or gas is produced may deduct from the gross income on account of the depletion such 8 percentage of the fair market value as of March 1, 1913. of the oil and gas properties if acquired subsequent to that date. as the reduction in low and production for the year for which the return F made is percentage or the flow and production of the pre- vious year.
 Individuals and corporations en- gagged in mining may compute deduc- tions from the gross income on the basis of a fair market value Of the mine contents as of March 1, 1913. if the property was acquired prior to that date, or on basis of cost, if ac- auired subsequent to that date.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
TIDE TABLES FOR MARCH.

Compiled for Valdez Bay.)
 Saturday, March IT. First High Tide, 5:54 a. m., 7.9. Second High Tide 8:20 p. m.. 5.4. First Low Tide 1928 p. m.. o.6.
 Sunday. March 18- First High Tide 7:27 a. m.. so. Second High Tide 9:24 p. m.. 6.2. First Low Tide O:56 a. m.. S.5. Second Low Tide 2:47 p. m., o.2.
 Monday, March 19- First High Tide S:49 a. m.. S.4. Second High Tide. 10:09 p. m.. "A. First Low Tide 2:35 a. m., 2.S. Second Low Tide 3:4s p. m., -o.s
 Tuesday, March 90 First High Tide s:56 a. m.. S.s. Second High Tide 10:4s p. m., 8.1. First Low Tide 3:4S a. m.. IS. Second Low Tide 4:32 p. m., -0.6
 Wednesday, March 21- First High Tide 10:53 a. m., S.2. Second High Tide, 11:27 p. m., so First Low Tide 4:45 a. m., 0.6. Second Low Tide 5:14 p. m.. -0.S.
 Thursday, March zz- First High Tide 11:42 a. m., S.4. First Low Tide 5:34 6. m., --0.4.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
HEAVY TRUCKS :.
 DAMAGE CHURCH ROOF THREATENS TO FALL IN Constant Rumbling Along Roads of Heavy Vehicles of War Strain Sup uOrts of WOrld-FamouS Church. Painting of Priceless Value.
ROOF THREATENS TO FALL IN

PARIS, March 20.--The constant procession of heavy automobile trucks uast the famous Aix-la- -Chapelle min ster, has so shaken the history struc. ture that the roof, particularly the vault over the choir threatens to fail inward.
 The discovery of the precarious condition of the arched roof was made recently when the work of re- painting the choir vault vas under taken. Careful investigation revealed that unless steps were taken immedi ately, irreparable damage may be done. The state has been appealed to furnish the necessary funds. since the Charlemagne Society which care for the edifce and was arranging for the repainting of the choir does not feel itself able to finance so serious an undertaking as the repair of the entire roof.
 The repainting work has progress ed far enough to reveal in the dome of the choir, covered over by layers of plaster, old paintings that appar- ently date from the fifteenth century. The cost of restoring them. however. will amount to $25,OO0 or more, which is considered prohibitive at present
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
This Day In History.

Feast Day of St. Cuthbert of Lind- isfarne; St. Wulfran of Sens.
 Henry " of England died in 1413.
 Pope John XIII fled from Council of Constance in 1414.
 Sir Thomas Seymour beheaded for seeking to marry Princess Elizabeth in 1540.
 Albert, last Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, died in 1868.
 Sir Walter Raleigh released from prison in 1916.
 Matthias. Emperor of the Holy Ro- man Empire (1612-1619 died in 1919.
 Sir Isaac Newton, English physicist died in 1727. Rutgers College chartered in TITO. Jersey City, N. J.. founded in 1904. Great Britain proclaimed blockade of the Atlantic Coast States of Amer ica in 1913.
 The Tai-Ping dynasty proclaimed in China following a massacre of 20- 900 Manchus in 1858. Post Office at Cape Town robbed o, $25O.000 worth of diamonds In 1880 Mississippi River rose to greatest height ever known at New Orleans in l19O3.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
Steamship Sailings

west from Valdez,
 March IT. Admiral Farragut-Sailed west from
 Valdez, March IT. Admiral Farragut-Due Valdez from
 the south tonight. Alameda-Sailed south from Valdez
 March 8. Admiral Watson-Sailed south from
 Valdez March 9.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
Second Low Tide 5:52 p. m., or.

second LOW lo0 o.oz p. m., "
 Friday, March 23-
 First High Tide 0:04 a. m.. s.7. Second High Tide 12:s0 p. m.. s.3. First Low Tide 6:20 a. m. --1.2. Second Low Tide 6:30 p. m. -o.4.
 Sunday. March 25-
 First High Tide 1:16 a. m., 10.2. Second High Tide 2:00 p. m.. 8.3. First Low Tide 7:46 a. m.. -1.S. Second Low Tide 7:41 p. m.. or.
 Monday. March as--
 First High Tide 1:53 a. m., s.s. Second High Tide 3:o5 p. m.. 7.5, First Low Tide 8:2S a. m.. ia. Second Low Tide S:17 p. m., 1.4.
 Tuesday, March 27-
 First High Tide 2:3O a. m.. s.4. Second High Tide 3:32 p. m., s.7. First Low Tide 9:13 a. m.. -0.6. Second Low Tide s:54 p. m., 2.2.
 Wednesday. March 2s-- First High Tide 3:11 a. m.. s.7. Second High Tide 4:27 p. m.. so. First Low Tide 10:02 a. m.. O.2. Second Low Tide 9:35 p. m., 2.S.
 Thursday. March 29--
 First High Tide 3:56 a. m.. ..s. Second High Tide $40 p. m.. s.4. First Low Tide 1901 a. m., 0.s. Second Low Tide 10:27 p. m., 3.5. Friday, March 30- First High Tide 4:54 a. m., 7.2. Second High Tide 7:14 p. m., 5.3. First Low Tide 12:1S p. m.. 1.5. Second Low Tide 11:47 p. m.. 3.s.
 Saturday. March 31-
 First High Tide 6:15 a. m., 6.S. Second High Tide s:35 p. m., 5.S. First Low Tide 1:4S p. m., 1.6. Second Low Tide 7:05 p. m.. 0,1.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
Mary Pickford in Fanchon.

The acting of Mary Pickford in "Fanchon the Cricket" at the Elm press last night was the best ever seen in Valdez. From the time the introductory film was flashed on the screen until the last picture the audi ence followed Miss Pickford's portray al of Fanchon. the friendless, lonely little woods girl, and her fortunes were followed with great interest Mary Pickford is probably one of the greatest actresses in filmland today and her pictures draw a good audi ence,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
s6O.OOO TO FIND PTOMAINEs

Gamers Provide Money and Harvard
 Will Make Research.
 CAMBRIDGE, Mass. March 20.- An extensive research into the sub- ject of ptomaine poisoning with espe- cial reference to canned goods. is to be made at Harvard.
 The National Gamers Association Las offered $2O.000 annually for three years to investigate food pois- cning. This has been accepted by the university and the investigations are to be carried out by the Harvard Medical School under the direction of Dr. Milton J. Rosenau. professor of preventive medicine.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20

Charles Minor. the we'll known min ing man, is a visitor in town from the Port Wells country. He reports that section better than at any time in its history, and believes that the coming summer will mark the development of a number of promising properties in that section.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
London Schools Closed

LONDON, March 20.-Many Lon don schools have been closed on ac- count of their inability to get coal. The coal dealers have plenty of fuel. but are unable to find men to deliver it.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20

Don M. Thomas, of the Thomas Culross Mining Company. was an out going passenger on the Alameda on a business trip to the States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
Fine Caulifower and Lettuce, Key stone Produce Co. 2t
Insurance Man Arrested

1nSurNnC6 Man AfF0SJeU
 SAN FRANCISCO, March 20.- Federal authorities today arrested w. J. Earl, insurance solicitor. of Port land. Ore. at Antioch, Cal, following telegraphic advices from Portland that Earl was wanted there on charge of using the mails to defraud.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20

F. l.. Labbe returned to Cordova on
 the Alameda after spending some time here in attendance at court.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20

Have you tried our Boston Mints in bulk at the Candy Kitchen. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-03-20
Daily Weather Report.

29" Snow on Ground 29 Clear, calm Clear. calm
 Myrtle F. Billings, Obs.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30
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PRACTICAL HEALTH HINT.
Diet and Health.

<' In an article on Flaming the e Liver" Worlds Work says that 'ss the daily meal of the average <. business man consisting of meat t.s and potatoes and white bread Is @ ideal for inducing constipation. ts, Most of us should not eat more @ than once a day. Eat the shells ts' of your baked potatoes and eat ts' whole wheat bread or graham
 9' for the help. that what we call s' "roughage" has in stimulating ts' bowel action. And see to 1t that <s you take liberal portions of at +:' least two kinds of vegetables at t:' both luncheon and dinner, such .s' vegetables as peas, beans, let ts tuce, parsnips, carrots, turnips, .% celery, oyster plant, cabbage, ts Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, salsi- ss fy. Spanish onions, asparagus
 @ and spinach. If you dislike these +' you will be able to substitute .s fruits that you do like. Eat the ts right things, get sufficient exer- $a else and rest and you will have tss no need for habit forming laxa- I, tives which eventually may do Ss you much harm.
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Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30

Events of AT Kinds Gathered From Various Points In the State and So Reduced In Size That They Will Ap- peal to All Glasses of Readers.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30

Don't you think that young folks ought to be taught how to spend moneyT
 "Humph! I see you never sent boy of yours to llege"-Baltimore Ameri- can.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30

William S. Ker, twenty-nine, an un- dertaker of Meriden, passed for the selective draft, went to his room and killed himself. His father is Rev. H. S. Ker of Middletown, and a sister lives in Orange, N. J.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30

George Fuller picked a big cucumbet in his home garden at the rear of his residence, Middletown. It was eleven and one-half inches in length and as big around as the leg of a Marathon sprinter.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30

Waterbury's first woman elevator operator is Miss Mary Watson, who formerly ran a lift in New York. She started work in Waterbury's largest office building. Her work was entirely satisfactory
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30

The Hartford companies of the homs guard will turn out |" escort the draft ed men OH Sept. !. The drafted men are now being drilled in the armory every night except Saturday and Sum- day.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30

Harold Gottsegen, Milford, who has served in the national guard for many years and who is now in the quarter master reserve corps of the United States army, and Ernest Palmer, a for mer member of the national guard, are alternates for the camp at Plattsburg.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30
$ @ @ @ & $ 4 # s ss@ @s
Easy Mark.

First Bunco Man-What makes you think you can put something over on an intelligent lookin' gent like him. Second Bunco Man-He always carries an umbrella when the weather report prophecies rain-Iife.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30

Lloyd K. Bates of Cleveland, Tenn, was electrocuted in New Britain while disentangling wires that fell at the plant of the United Electric Light and Water Power station at Black Rock A wire carrying 3,20O volts charged the mass and shocked Bates to death.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30

MT. Johnson of East Haven, who in tired his hand while on duty as con ductor on a Branford trolley. was at tended by physician and later wen to the hospital for treatment, seyera of the tendons being severed. It vii be some days before he can use hi: hand.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-30

Andrew Provost, twenty, of Water bury was killed when car coming into Waterbury from Hitchcock's lake, crowded with people, sideswiped an outbound trolley car at a switch on the Meriden road