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New Britain herald., 1917-02-13
SPORTDOM SPARKLERS

Victor Linart withdrew last night from the six day bicycle race, which started Sunday night, after five and half hours of peddling alone, his partner, Michael Debates, having been injured in a spill during the day. Linart was unable to find a new part ner. At the end of the twenty-sec- ! ond hour of riding Eddie Madden of the Madden -Drobach team was lead ing with 473 miles and laps, about twenty miles behind tho record. The other teams were we'll up.
 Jack Johnson has been heard from again. The expatriated e1-champion at present Is conducting bureau of information for English speaking travellers at Barcelona. Apparently he Is not prospering to any great extent, as he has written to George Lawrence, manager of Sam Mcvey, asking him to bring that left hook expert to Spain for a battle. John- son says he is sure he can find a packer to finance the match and that 1 1t would draw we'll.
 ] Walter Keuhne, of the New York Athletic club, won both the mile and half mile championship races at the Eastern outdoor speed skating cham pionships, held at Downing Park Lake yesterday, under the auspices of the Newburgh Journal. Archie Rogers wearing the colors of the Newburgh Wheelmen, finished first in the five mile handicap.
 Dartmouth defeated Columbia in the final minutes of a lercely con- : tested basketball game in the Morn ingside Heights gymnasium last night by score Of 26 to 20. After playing poorly in the first half and trailing , 13 to 6, Columbia pulled itself to. gether and, fighting a desperate up , hill battle, took the lead at 20 to 1! within five minutes of the end. Dart mouth, however, came through witt a rally in the last few minutes ant scored seven points for the victory It was the second defeat of Colum bi:
 by Dartmouth in three nights, the To
 calls being downed at Hanover las , Saturday, 40 to 25.
 Douglas Baird for two seasons al infielder on the team of the Pitts } burgh National League club, has be
 come a holdout, according to a lette
 received from him. Baird refused t
 sign a Pirate contract because of
 cut in salary.
 Willie Jackson, the man wh
 knocked out Johnny Dundee in
 round at the Olympia A. A. rear
 peared in that club last night and dc feated Artie Boot in a six round bou |- Jackson scored a knockdown in tn |. four round. The Cleveland boxe
 proved clever, but Jackson was tI
 aggressor and hit the cleaner an
 harder blows
 The signed contract of Jesse ). Barnes, a pitcher, was received ye f terday at the offices of the Boston N; n tional League Baseball club. Barn has been with the club since 191
 when he was obtained from the Da
 enport team of the Three I Lague. .. Philadelphia promoters are tryir o hard to keep up Benny Leonard for
 bout with Johnny Kilbane IT pr featherweight champion has bet ai having so much trouble securir ie matches that he Is willing to fight f
 any reasonable amount Leonar
 however, prefers to stage this matt
 in New York, where 1t would dra
New Britain herald., 1917-02-13

good deal more than 1t would in Philadelphia. t.a Capturing five or six firsts, Yale last night defeated the College of the City of New York swimmers, 39 points to IT. By covering 66 feet, Jones, of the visitors won the distance plunge. Charley Weeghman is anxious to land two players, Grover Cleveland Alexander, pitcher, of the Philadel- phia Nationals, and John Evers sec ond baseman of the Boston Nationals. Of course there are others, like Wal ter Johnson, who would suit Charley, but right now he would be content with only Grover and John.
 1. Colgate defeated Rochester's bas- ketball team last night by a score of 4s to 20. The game was marked by excellent passing by the home team. Harper starred for the visitors, making eight out of nine attempts at goals from fouls and scoring two field goals.
 The New Rochelle Hockey club made up of former college men and
 old time hockey stars, defeated the
 Army seven ill a spirited game on the gym rink yesterday afternoon, 2
 to 0. The game was roughly played.
 Nichols fine goal tending prevented
 the visitors from rolling up a bigger score. Ed Barrow, president of the Inter
 national league, has sent out 8 call
 for the schedule meeting of the h.
 ternational league, which will be held
 at the Hotel Robert Treat in Newark
 next Friday. By that time Barrow
 will know his answer from the Ma
 tional Commission in answer to his
 draft requests. The American Asso- c1ation has decided not to accept
 BarroW's invitation for another pill. gr1mage to Gotham. Barrow. how. ever. already has drawn up schedule ! Tor the International-Ameri Aeso. . c1atlon post-season series, which he has sent to Hickey fsr his approval
 NICK Cullop. the Yankee lefthander mas signed his contract, which com = pletes the clubs regular roster. Illus = ton recently said: There is only oni r player on our club we care about wht 0 is unsigned, and he is not 8 frater a nifty man." Cullop was that player
 Minnesota's basketball team las
 night won a western conference gam from Ohio State, 19 to 16.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-13
GERMANY BEWARE
arvard Football Players Show Fine Military Spirit-Captain Wheeler Wants to Go With Teddy R.


 Wants to Go With Teddy R.
 Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 13.--War ill disrupt the Harvard football team aptain-elect Walter H. Wheeler has ready communicated with Colonel
 oosevelt. asking that he be admitted private in the Colonels proposed vision in case of war.
 Wheeler has seen six months ser Ice along the Verdun front, having eiven an ambulance, and now wears l Croix de Guerre, given him for ravery under fire.
 Julian L. Lathrop and Milton Nc bonald are other Harvard men who ave sought to enlist with Roosevelt, nile Robinson and Harte. of foot all team, intend to follow suit if the ountry eventually is thrown into war.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-23
PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOOL CLOSES
1917 Summer Session Ends Satur-
 day, August 18.

The Clarence H. White School of Photography which has been in session the past six weeks at The Naples, com. pleted the term Saturday.
 While the attendance has not been as large as in some previous years, yet in comparison with other summer schools the managers are confident tbat the average attendance for the Clarence H. White School was above that of many others. >...-...z .< The students came from all sections of the United States; several of them from the far West. While some of them are amateur photographers, others are professionals, who come to the school, not only for the recreational outdoor life affor led, but to gain new ideas from consultation with experts.
 Among those present this year are professors in Columbia and other colleges as we'll as business men from the large cities who have taken up the study of photography as a recreation. The ladies are either in business or teachers of the art in educational insti. tutions besides those amateurs who en joy knowing about the .art of taking pictures.
 While MT. White gives personal attention to the general management of the school, he has been assisted by Paul L. Anderson and Max Weber as lecturers, both of whom are specialists iG their lines.
 . The students have been hard at work during their stay in Canaan; their morning hours have been devoted to lectures and demonstrations, the after moons being given to the discussion and execution of problems that have arisen in their work.
 The sessions have been broken by frequent excursions to points of interest, thus affording an opportunity for practice work with the camera. But the practice work has not beer confined to excursions; for many of the houses, doorways, mountain views, gardens, and even some of the native Canaanites have been "took" by the enthusiastic camera men and women. Many of the evenings have been given up to illustrated lectures. Last Thurs. day and Friday afternoons their studio was thrown open to visitors, the stu dents having arranged a display of their work. Several of the tow nspeople availed themselves of the opportunity to take a look at the photographs which had been granted place in the exhibition.
 Doubtless many more would have availed themselves of the privilege had it been more generally known that the exhibition was open to the public.
 MT. White has expressed himself as pleased with Canaan as location for the school. Already plans are being made to hold the 1918 session at The Naples, and also to bring to Canaan, early in the spring, the students from the winter school, which meets in New York city from October to June.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-23
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Falls Village Men Narrowly Escape
 Serious Injury.

While coming from Litchfeld last Saturday night, in an at tomobile, Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck figured in a rather peculiar accident, at the corner of New Litchfield and Albert streets, in Torrington.
 The sheriff had been called to West Cornwall to get James Johnson, who was sentenced to the county jail for abusive language, assault and intoxica- ton. and after delivering his prisoner to the jail he was on his way to Tor rington for supper. coming down a gradual grade on Litchfield street.
 Walter Kichar lson, colored, coach- man for Dr. Robt. A. Marcy of Litch field, was returning to that town on Horseback when his horse jumped directly in front of the machine which Matthew Booth was driving. Richardsc n was thrown off and the horse knocked down, according to MT. Hornbeck.
 Deputy Sheriff Hornbeck was badly bruised and cut by flying glass, as was also MT. Booth, who was riding with MT. Hornbeck. Both men were attended by physician. The car was SD badly damaged that it had to be left in Torrington, and the two men were taken 10 their home in Falls Village by Ernest Falk. The horse valued at $400 had to be shot.
 As soon as possible after the accident Sheriff Hornbeck notified the police of the accident. Richardson, who was more or less bruised and cut, after having been attended tO, telephoned to pr. Marcy in Litchtield, and a convey ance was sent for him. Both parties claim the accident was due to the horse suddenly shying in front of the machine.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-23
NEW HOME FOR WORKERS.

Beginning next Tuesday the meet ings of tne Red Cross Auxiliary will be hpll iu the rooms formerly occupied by t,e Boy Scouts on pr. Camps property on West Main street. The use of Inc rooms have neen kindly donated by Dr. Camp. It is proposed to meet two afternoons week, Tuesday and Friday, from 2 to 4 80 o'clock, . as the rooi.l .s' limited and, the workers will probably be divided into two groups.
 Al ihe meeting Tuesday afternoon box was packed and sent to the Litch- field Cs.apter containing:
 knitted sleeveless sweaters,
 6 suts of pajamas,
 5 hospital shirts,
 20 hot water bag covers,
 42 sheets wadding,
 9 dczen cotton handkerchiefs,
 TAI gauge sponges,
 432 gauge congresses.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-23
EDITORS OUTING.

The annual midsummer outing of the Connecticut Editorial Association held at Lake Compounce last Saturday, was attended by about65 members and friends. A real barbecue dinner was served, and thoroughly enjoyed by all present,
 After dinner the rowing, bathing and other sports offered at the bake were enjoyed. A feature which attracted considerable interest was the bowling match between teams of five ladies each, captained by Misses Rose McHugh and Mildred Johnson, of the Bristol Press. The final score was 670 pins each. After three roll offs between the captains, the score was still tied, and it was decided on the toss up, that the fellows pay for the games.
 There were present large number of editors and their friends from differ. ent parts of the state and all expressed the opinion that they had jolly good time,
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-23
RESIGNATION IS ACCEPTED
Pilgrim Church Members Vote ts Release Pastor.

At meeting of the members of Pilgrim Church held Friday night the resignation of Rev. E. c. Gillette was accepted, and appropriate resolutions adopted.
 It was voted to release Mir. Gillette from the pastorate on the first of Octo- Der, as he had requested.
 Fred R. Collin was chairman or the meeting and John s. Reed the clerk.
 The following committee were ap.- pointed on securing pulpit supply; !,
 W. J. Hatmaker, o. D. V. Barnes, Allyn Fuller, Miss NJ. O. Smith, Mrs H. E. Lyles, Mrs. N. l.. Jackson, Miss Minnie Peirce.
 The resolutions as adopted were;
 Whereas, The Rev. F. c. Gillette. has rendered his resignation as pastor of this, the Pilgrim Church, after hav- ing faithfully discharged tie duties of the office during the last fifteen years of our history as a church
 Resolved by this church, that, in accepting his resignation we feel that we are severing a relation that has been of great value to this church as an or. gsnization. as we'll as to It's individual members.
 Resolved, that we recognize in him one that has ever been foremost in all good work among us, and who has con scientiously and fearlessly endeayored to preach to us the unsearchable riches of Christ's kingdom.
 And be it further resolved that the Pilgrim Church feel in the resignation of its beloved pastor, that this church has received grevious wound, that while we fully realize what this means to the Church, and community at large, we also feel that Mir. Gillette is justified in the step taken as due to himself and family (this fact alone makes it imperative). s#
 We also wish to express towards Mrs Gillette our appreciation of the work she has done in the church and our sincere regret at losing her.
 Resolved, that while we appreciate the place Mir. Gillette has made for himself in the thought and hearts of our church and people, we wish to put on record our respect, admiration, and love for him in his attitude at all times since coming to Canaan.
 We wish also to assure him that wherever he may be, his example will rest as benediction over the Pilgrim Church and over our town. sssct
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-23
MRS. CATHERINE E. BROWN
Lifelong Resident of Canaan Passes
 Away Friday.

The death of Mrs. Catherine E. Brown removes from Canaan another member of one of the oldest families in town.
 Mrs. Brown was born Nov. 9, 1889 in the old Gillette homestead on West Main Street, the oldest child of Charles H. and Mary Ferguson Gillette. Her early life was spent at the. paternal home attending. the town school and also boarding school at Stockbridge.
 She married Luther l.. Brown, a merchant of the town, associated with $. c. Beokley under the firm name of Beckley & Brown. MT. Brown died in 1867. Two daughters were born to them, Mary who died in infancy, and Jenny who is now the wife of John Rodemeyer of Greenwich.
 After the death of her husband, she moved to her fathers home, where she tenderly cared for him. Of retiring disposition, she devoted herself to those she loved. Always cheerful and kindly friend, it was pleasure to be her guest. Devotedly fond of music, she excelled as a musician and singer.
 A member of the East Canaan Con. gregational church from early life she became a charter member of Pilgrim churon on the organization of that body.
 Mrs. Brown Is survived by her daughter, Mrs.. John Rodemeyer of Greenwich; a grandson, J. Howard Beirce of Waterbury; sister, Mrs. s. O. Beckley of Canaan; two brothers, W. F. Gillette of Falls Village and Almerin Gillette of Canaan; an uncle, Frederick Gillette of Canaan.
 Funeral services were held at the church, Sunday afternoon at o'clock, Rev. E. O. Gillette officiating. The pail bearers were E. A. Creevey, R. D. Peirce, J. l.. Parsons, J. s. Reed, N. W. Hardenbergh and W. K. Stone. Interment was in the Lower cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-23
TRAINING AT ST0RRS
Professor of Military Science Assumes
 Duties September 1st.

Charles H. Jennings, 2nd Lieuten- ant, Retired, of the United States Regulars, will act as Professor of Mili- tary Science at the Connecticut Agri. cultural College, during the coming year, according to telegram just re ceived by President Chares L. Beach today. MT. Jennings will assume his duties at the state college September l.. F This appointment assures the contin- uatlon of the military work which has been regular part of the college in. struction in the past,
 A young man now entering the Con- necticut Agricultural College, if citi. zen of the United States and physically fit, becomes member of the Reserve Officers Training Corsp. Without cost he is furnished with rife, uniform and necessary equipment. For two years he devotes three hours week to military training under the prescribed course At the end of the two years, if he so elects, and if he is recommended by the President of the College and the Commandant, he may sign an agree ment to devote five hours week to an advanced course in Military Training for the remaining two years of the college course and to undertake such camp training as may be prescribed by the Secretary of War. To those who elect the advanced course monthly payment will be made of about nine dollars. Under the present plan camp training will call for four weeks in the summer of each of the two years of the advanced course. All expenses of the student for summer camp training will be met by the United States govern. ment.
 A graduate of the college who has completed the advanced course is eli gible for appointment by the President of the United States as Second Lieuten- ant in the regular army for period of six months with pay at $100 per month and to commission in the Officers Reserve Corps.
 The Connecticut Agricultural College was one of the first of colleges to be designated by the War Department for the establishment of unit of the Re. serve Officers Training Corps
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-23
CANAAN'S BIG DAY
Red Cross to Give Street Bazaar on
 Saturday. ..

For the benefit of the Red Cross, the local branch is to give a street bazaar, on Saturday, August 2jth. There " III be booths representing the ditferent nations of the world, at. t.whioh, if you are not "tightwad" you will pur- chase some of the various articles on sale.
 Each booth will have on sale some thing peculiar to the nation which it represents. But we wish to warn our Italian friends that through the efforts of the police department who do no wish to ave any unnecessary noise on that day, garlic will not be sold.
 One of the features that will interest our young men who expect to go to war, and some of our elderly maiden ladies as we'll, will be a real, honest to-goodness fortune teller. She will tell you anything you want to know,-and something you don't want to. For the children there will be grab bags, balloons, flags, etc. #
 There will be booth at the Garfield which will be very appropriate to the, Russian nation, and will remind others of days gone by. Even though Cana an has been "dry" for sometime, to help the Russian people, the branch has purchased a large supply of vodka and other cooling drinks, guaranteed to produce that funny feeling.
 At the English booth, on the lawn of Dr. Adams you will find all kinds of cooked foods, which should attra ct all enconomical housewives. These foods are all guaranteed, under one act or another, to give indigestion. But eat all you want as a special corps of phy- sicians will be in town that day.
 There will be every device known to modern science to relieve you of your surplus change but we will go on record as saying you will have the biggest time you ever had for your money Come early and stay late. Bring your wife and your neighbours wife-if she will let you, and be sure and bring the children.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-23
COUNTERFEIT $I0 BILLS.

Warning has been sent out that counterfeit ten. dollar bills are in cir culation. The official description of the bill is as follows:
 "On the federal reserve bank of Boston. IA; check letter A; W. G. McA doc, secretary of the treasury John Burke, treasurer of the United States; portrait of Jackson.
 "This counterfeit appears to have been printed from photo.mechanical plates on two pieces of paper between which red silk threads have been dis tributed. It is poorly priEted, and the figures of the red treasury number are made by hand. They are too large, poorly formed, and too widely separ. ated. The seal is very poor. The back of the note is blurred ill printing. H. note is about one-eighta c: an !.:ch shorter than the genuine.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-23
STATE PARK
Picturesque Haystack Mountain to be
 Crowned by Park.

At meeting of the state park com mission held at Mt. Bushnell, near New Milford, on August it was voted to buy one acre of land on the summit of Haystack mountain, to be used for a state park. The land was owned by MT. and Mrs. Carl Stoeckel, of Nor. folk, and MT. Stoeckel stated Thursday that the state had acquired the land, with right of way to it from a road nearby. The land purchased is about one mile from the main street in Nor. folk, and is about 1,600 feet above sea level.
 The view from the Haystack is one of the most extensive and beautiful in Litchfield county, if not in all Connec- ticut On clear days it commands a part of western Massachusetts and a glimpse of eastern New York state. The crest of the stack is about 600 feet higher than the Heublein tower, or the old Bartletts tower, on Talcott Noun tain near Hartford. The mountain is | called Haystack from fancied resem- blance to stack of hay. It is partly bald at the crest.
 The Connecticut State ParK CCm- mission bought the property, acting through John E. Calhoun of Cornwall. The warrantee deed stipulates that the land shall be used for "park purposes
 Superintendent of Parks George A. Parker of Hartford is member of the commission, having succeeded the late General Edward B. Bradley who died recently. Mir. Parker said that the land secured was at the crest of the noun. tain and was an acre in extent. The price paid is $1,200.
 The commission consists of the following:- E.. E. H. Wilkins of Middletown and Herman H. Chapman, whose terms expire September l; George A. Parker and Lucius F. Robinson, whose terms expire September 1, 1919; and John E. Calhoun of Cornwall and Fayette l.. Wright of Pomfret, whose terms expire September 1, 1921. General Bradley was president and after his death MT. Robinson was made acting chairman. MT. Wilkins is secretary. Albert M. Turner of Thomaston is field secretary.