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Evening journal., 1917-07-05
LARGE Shipment White
POTATOES YESTERDAY

Announcement was made today
that 1,443 barrels of white potatoes
were shipped from down ths State
over the Delaware Railroad yester-
day. making a total to date of 1904
barrels as compared with 1875
barrels shipped by this time last
year. 1929 barrels were shipped one
year ago Yesterday
Fifty-eight thousand nine hundred
and ninetq-four quarts Of berries
were shipped yesterday, as compared
with S5.492 quarts shipped one yeai
ago.
other shipments were 800 baskets Of
apples as compared with 1888 baskets
shipped on the same day in 1916, and
eleven baskets Of peaches, as com
pared TO fourteen shipped on July 4
1916.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
cAuLk WIS TWo.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MILFORD, Del, July 5.-In two
fast games. in both of which Legar
for Caulk did the twirling. the Caulk
N<eam defeated the New Castle Re
sexyes here. yesterday, to 0. Both
ganfeS resulted in the same score In
the morning game Legar allowed but
one hit. and the afternoon game but
two hits were made of his delivery.
With none out in the ninth inning
OF the second game, Legar was in
lrred by a batted ball and had TO re-
tire
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
RulLplNG PERMITs-

Ellis p. Preston today issued the
following building permits: To the Ed
wadr r. Pusey Company, for a ware
house at No. 517 East Fifth street,
to cost 1920; to Frank Lanalloti for
alterations at No. 22s Madison street,
to cost $500: to James keenan,, for
alterations at No. 911 Shipley street,
to cost 500; to ]. E. Rhoades and
Son. for an addition at Eleventh
street and Grant avenue, to cost $780,
TO Morris Miller for alterations at No.
517 Townsend street, to cost $500.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
% cELEeRATEp uNMIsELY.

Twenty men charged with drunken
ness were arraigned in Municipal
Court this morning, after their cele-
brations yesterday. But four of them
were Negroes. Two we're women, one
white. one a Negress. One, Thomas
McCrea, was fined $40 and costs, IA
were fined 81 and costs. one was con-
tinued until tomorrow, and the rest
we're dismissed. Twenty-six other
cases we're in court this morning
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
LAUNCH ANOTHER SHIP.

Another large wooden ship was
launcTied by the Pusey & Jones Co
today. The bulk hit the water at
noon. and the work of making the ship
seaworthy was started Immediately
Building at the Pusey & Jones Co. is
being rushed and there are now two
ships in the river at their plant
which will soon be completed.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
HE CARRIED A RAZOR.

In Municipal Court this morning
Samuel Butler. a Negro. was fined
800, or. in default of payment, be i'm
cealed deadly weapon yesterday.
Alexander MCGOWAN testified that
as he was passing Fifth and Church
streets yesterday morning Butler was
swirling the razor around and threat
ening to carve anyone who came near
him
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
GERMAN U=BOATS 800 MILES
OFF AZORES MENACE U. S. SHIPS

marines are operating off the Azores.
a group OF Portuguese islands 500
miles from the mainland Important
relay cable stations are located there.
A submarine was reported to have
shelled Ponta Delgada, city in the
Azores. Naval officials refused 10
comment on report that an Ameri-
can transport in the harbor helped
repulse the L boat attack.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
YOUR CHECKS ARE READY.

Evidently unaware that their June
salaries were to be paid in July, this
year, il being customary for them to
wait for two months for their pay, a
number Of school teachers have
checks awaiting them at the Office OF
Charles NJ. Banks, city treasurer. II
Is hoped that those who are to receive
the checks will call for them as soon
as possible.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
HELD on LARCENY CHARGE.

John W. Sipple was charged in Mu-
nicipal Court this morning with the
larceny OF a number Of small artcles
from the store of Samuel GOldstein,
at No. SO1 King street, yesterday. Mr..
Goldstein reported that he had recov-
cred the goods from the man before
he could escape with them from his
stor and Sipple was held for trial
under $500 bail.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
He CARRIED REVOLVER.

William A. Griffith celebrated the
Fourth yesterday by shooting blank
cartridges in a 80 calibre revolver at
Shellpot Park, but he made the mis-
take OF placing the weapon in his
pocket. There an officer found It. In
Municipal Court this morning Grifith
was fined S25 and costs, or one month
in the workhouse. this being the mini
mum fine under the statute.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
SEVEN KILLED ON FOURTH.
BY The United Press,

By The United Press.
CHICAGO, July 5-Seven killed and
las injured was the toll Of Fourth of
July accidents throughout the coun-
try, according to records compiled by
the Herald today.
This compared with 466 killed and
1884 injured in 1903 and 143 killed
and 1880 injured in 1908 and 80 kill
ed and $40 injured last year.
OF the injured this year fireworks
were responsible for 81, cannons for
five, torpedoes five. gunpowder for
q and pistols for 21
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
BACK no KNICKs. MAYBE.

By The United Press.
CHICAGO, July 5.-American men
may be wearing knickerbockers this
winter and kits next summer.
The advisability of so designing
mems garments was discussed here to-
day by the Congress of the National
Assoc alton of Clothing Designers,
who declare clothes must be made to
conform with the short wool crop.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
ACCIDENTS OF THE DAY.

Among those treated at the Delas
ware Hospital today were
George NJ. Mcfarland, lacerated
scalp.
T. Leferr, cut forehead.
w. S. Bhtler, bruised leg.
c. u. Shipley, lacerated leg.
Charles White, of Tenth and Poplar
streets, was removed to his home
here today suffering from a mashed
foot White is employed at the pow
der plant at Carney's Point.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
ACCUSED OF GEM THEFT.

Upon application OF his attorney. ].
Frank Ball, hearing OF Walter Sidders
in Municipal Court this morning was
continued until tomorrow morning
Sidders IS charged with the larceny OF
a diamond pin. valued AZ s1S5. from
Dr perragh local dentist He was
held under $500 bail.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05

y 10 7 III||I T|T|-
NEW YORK. July s.-1ho stock
market opened fairly active today with
prices generally higher. L. S. Stcel, was
up rs az lbs 3-s and other steels were
zap iuactionally. specialiies were favor
ed on the opening industrial alcohoi
showing a holiday gain OF l-2 and Ohio
Cities Gas ] Id
Rails were generally up frsctionally.
Coppers were strong.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
MANY SPEND DAY IN
PARKS AND ON RIVER


Shellpot Park yesterday had the
largest crowds in It's history. There
were balloon ascensions afternoon and
evening and these created.considerable
interest Wilmington is now familiar
with the appearance Of aeroplanes but
the old fashioned balloon was vastly
different and there was genuine inter
est IN watching the big gas bag I'll
and go up into the air. Many OF the
visitors TO the park came from Phila-
delphia, Chester and other places and
/ the Chester crowd was especially large.
Regina Rama headed the big vaude-
vile bill In the Family Theatre with
program Of splendid illusions.
The principal feature OF Fourth ol
July az Brandywine Springs Park
was the big display OF fireworks last
evening. 10 was one Of the best ever
seen there and the attendance during
the day was especially large. Thou
sands OF visitors came from Philadel-
phia over the Wilson Line and took
the trolley % Brandywine Springs In
the Family Theatre the Wills Musical
Comedy Company gave a big musical
comedy "A Night In Dixieland." and
this will be continued each afternoon
and evening for the remainder OF the
week. There was general satisfac-
ton on the part of the park manage
ment yesterday at the attendance II
was expected TO be the largest OF the
season, but as a matter Of fact il
was the largest in several seasons.
Boats OF the Wilson Line and the
ferry to French's Grove at Penns-
grove did a splendid business yester-
day and the big crowds were handled
with general satisfaction to them
selves and to the company. The VIII
son Line boats are now favorites Will
those seeking a pleasure trip TO es.
cape the heat of the city
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
Nv Tic United Press.

by The United Press.
WASHINGTON. July 5.-Germany
has placed a screen Of submarines
more than 500 miles out in the Allan
tic in an EFFORT 70 cut Americas conn
munication lines according 10 Navy
Department information.
The department announced It had
received an official report that sub
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
DAISY Is HONE.

James II. Morris, former collector
OF taxes Of the Northern district. who
reported tho loss Of his terrier Daisy
a Few days ago. was made happy yes
'erday when tho dog was returned "a
him by man who had found The ami
al Mr. Morris has had the dog for
lurteen years.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
LEXINGTON IN DEMAND.

The Economy Garage, Ninth and
Walnut streets. mas been the most
successful dealer in Lexington cars
yet in Wilmington. In the past sew
eral months twelve Of these machines
have been sold Many inquiries are
being received and several sales are
on the way.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
HE MOuLn FIGHT.

Maurice j. Coleman, a chauffeur for
the Stoeck.a Brewing Company. mo-
tored to Philadelphia today, where he
viii take an examination for enlist
ment in the medical corps Of the
United States Army.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
AMSTERDAM near MARTIAL
Law after RIOTING
By The United Press.

~ T 10 NIIWNI T W.
AMSTERDAM, July 5.-Amsterdam
was practically under martial law to-
day following yesterdays serious
outbreak OF food rioters. The mill
tary guards Of the city we're increased
by five infantry battalions scattered
about in various streets. A squadron
OF cavalry was held ready for instant
service and on some street corners
machine guns were posted.
A general strike today was estimat-
ed to have affected 10000 workmen.
More are expected to so out this even
ing.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
MISSION SOCIETY TO MEET.

The Home Missionary Society Of
Epworth NJ. r. Church will meet at s
O'Clock tonight in the church parlor.
There will be mite box opening and
musical entertainment Refreshments
will be served.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
WAS pIsoRpERLY ON CAR.

Clarence p. Reese pleaded guilty
in Municipal Court this morning,
when charged with disorderly conduct
on a Darby car between the city line
and Tenth and Market streets yester-
day. He was fined So and costs.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
HELD on WIFF,S cHApcr

Samuel Palmer was charged by his
wife IN Municipal Court this morning
with threatening 10 kill her yesterday
afternoon at their home Thirtv-sixth
and Broome streets. She said she had
him arrested in March for a similar
offcnse. and he served in the work
house until May.
Samuel was held under $500 bail foi
court
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
DEATHS.

DLA
Emma Viola Strickland.
Sarah A. wilkins
Elizabeth Tatnall Megear.
Matilda Henry.
Mary J. DOugherty.
Alfred II. Way.
Harry VI. Freese.
Mary L. ROney.
sTRICKLAND-In this city, on July 2.
1917, Emma Viola, wife Of George j.
Strickland in her 51st year.
Relatives and friends are invited 70 attend
the funeral services at her late residence
No. "a W.. Ihirtieth street, on Thursday
evening. July S. at o clock. Further ser
vile. Pa, on Friday morning, july. o. At
10. 30 O'Clock lnterment IN adjoining
Elkton Nd. Friday morning. 90 8 81.
WILK1NS-In this city. on July .. 1917
Sarah A. wilkins. aged 90 years,
Relatives and friends are invited TO auend
the funeral services at the residence OF her
neice Mrs. Leslie Derrickson near Milltown,
Del. on Saturday afternoon, July z. at 2. 6O'
o clock Interment private.
MEGEAR-On July. 3. 1917, Elzabeih
Tatnall Megear. wife OF Alter Megear, in
the Gath year OF her age.
Services at her late residence; No. 84li
urday, July Z. AZ IL A. NJ. lnterment pri-
vate Please omit flowers.
RONEY-In this city, on July 4. 1917,
Mary e., wife Of Thomas e. Roney,
aged 60 years.
Relatives and friends are invited TO
attend the funeral services at the resi-
dence of her husband, No. $40 East
Fourth street. on Saturday afternoon,
July Z. at 2.30 o'clock. Interment at
Riverview cemetery.
FREESE-In this city, on July 3,
1917. Harry NJ. Freese, aged As
years.
Relatives, friends and members OF
Local No. GA, House Painters Union,
are invited to attend the funeral SER
vices at the residd1ce of his brother
in-law. Collin Shaw. No 2215 Tatnall
street, on Friday afternoon, July 6, at
2 80 o'clock. Interment at Rivervew
cemetery.
HENRY-In this city, on July. s. 1917.
Matilda. widow of Nicholas Henry,
at the residence Of her son-in-law,
]. W. Mcdowell, No. 1904 West
Fourth street.
Due. notice of the funeral will be
given
DOUGHERTY-In this city. on July 5,
1917, Mary j., widow Of Edward
Dougherty.
Relatives and friends are invited 70
attend the funeral from her late resi-
dence, No. 2O24 Gilpin avenue. on Mon
day morning, at 9 o'clock Solemn re-
QUEEN mass at St. AIMS Church. In
terment at st. Joseph's cemetery.
WAY-In Kcnnett Square. Pa. on the
9TH mo-. 9Th, 1917, Alfred II Way, IN
his 10th year.
Relatives and friends OF the family
are invited TO attend the funeral with
out further notice, at the residence OF
his niece Miss Ruth Way, Walnut
street, Kennett Square, on 18th day, 9TH
month. 1917. at 2.3O p. NJ. Interment
lat Union Hill cemetery.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
DEPUTY sHERIFF CELEBRATEs.

Deputy Sheriff Harvey c. Fenimoge
is today celebrating the tyenty-fourth
ann. crsary of his birth and is receiv-
ing the CONGRATULATIONS OF the Court
House attaches Members Of his fam
lily presented him with a handsome
gold watch chain.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
FINED FOR TRrsplssTNc

Frank Smith and Franklin Field.
charged with trespassinE. on the nron-
eriy OF the r. and r. HALLWAY Com
pany. were ired s. and costs each an
Municipal Court ibis morning.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
srPRTME COURT ADJOURNs.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, July 5.-The Supreme
Court met today and adjourned until
October,
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
PLAYGRnrNnS nprN

The city Fairgrounds opened today
with capacity attendances. There
were no-formal exercises. Miss Jennie
NJ. Weaver, superintendent, visited
each playground today
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
GUARDIAN APPOINTED

Judge Fl. L. Rice sitting in Orphans
Court this morning, appointed Hugh
Ryan guardian Of Margaret. James
Helen and Joseph Ryan, minor chill
dren.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05

AT Fourth and Market streets last
evening a trolley car and an automo-
bile, bearing Delaware license No.
$50. we're in collision. but no one was
hurt
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED.

Magistrate Stradley IN July Is
seud a marriage license to Earl e.
Jones of No. ITO Broome street and
Bessie Stubs OF the same address.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
EINE sTREET ElGHTER-

George DENLY was fined IS and
costs On Municipal Court this morn
ing. on a charge Of lighting on The
street.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
FoR An AcHrNa HHAp

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
healthful and agreeable 20 taste Refresh.
20 and invigorates. Use 10 place Of lemons 3
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
Personal.

Mrs. William Tinsman, wife of Con-
stable rinsman. is confined 90 her home
by illness.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
TYPHOID

Brazilian Balm has NOT lost
a case in So years. At first at
tack cures in 2 days. Cures TO
last extremity. Kills the germs.
Take teaSpOOnful every hour or
half hour in little water.
Evening journal., 1917-07-05
LOCAL SECURITIES MARKET

Laird and Company, DUPONT Building.
furnish the following quotations on local
securities;
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
EAST CANAAN

E. M. Casey of Elmhurst, L. l. spent Sunday at his home here.
 MT. and Mrs. D. J. Foley of May brook, N. Y. are spending a few days at John Foley's.
 William Wallace spent Labor Day at his home at Pine Bush, N. Y.
 Miss Mae Mansfield and Helen Kane returned to Poughkeepsie after spend ing three weeks at Martin Casey's.
 Miss Florine. Gagnon spent Labor Day at her home at Winsted.
 Miss Mae Hayes of Torrington spent one day last week with her friend, Miss Augusta Colllgan.
 Miss Mary O'Reilly left Monday for her new school at Stamford.
 Master Chas. Casey returned home after spending couple of weeks with his brother at Elmhurst, L. 1.
 MT. and Mrs. Alvah Fuller of Wor- cester, Mass. spent few days last week at Alfred Perdrizet's.
 Miss Mae Foley has been on the sick list the past week.
 Louis Gangell of Bridgeport spent Labor Day with his mother here.
 Earl Feather of Dover Plains, N. Y. called on friends ani relatives one day last week
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Tinker and little son were guests at Wm. Hayes Sun. day.
 W. F. Maylott and family returned to their home in Derby last Saturday
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Beebe and children of Lakeville were at Miss O. Beebe's Sunday. Their two children were baptized Sunday morning.
 Mrs. G. E. Beebe spent part of last week with her son in Windsor.
 Mrs. Ella Parsons of Vineland, N. J. is visiting her cousin, Miss M. E. Briggs. Miss Evely n Hersey of New Bedford is visiting Miss l aura Goodwin. Mrs. Joseph Rix was an overnight guest of friends in Lakeville last week.
 The Ladies Aid Society meet Thurs day afternoons with Mrs. G. s. Dun nlng.
 MT. Rudge of Ct. Burlington visited ] his sister, Mrs. H F Lawrence ovel i Sunday, also nephew Arthur Douglas of Brooklyn.
 There will be an extra service nexl Sunday in the Sunday School, as it il | Temperance Sunday, it will be obsery , ed by readings. songs, etc. The cam i paign for temperance is starting; wisi it God speed. -.+
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
LIME ROCK

Hilen Eggleston has resigned his position at Boardman 6 Amundson' s and has accepted position with the Aetna Insurance Go. in Hartford. His many friends in this, and surrounding towns will wish him luck in his new position.
 Miss Margaret Hubbard has returned from her trip through the west.
 Miss Elizabeth Hickey is home from Bridgeport.
 Clarence Beecher of West Bedding, spent Sunday and Monday in town.
 Thomas Ryan expects to move to Great Harrington in the near future.
 George Belcher, Jr. spent Sunday and Labor Day in camp at Twin Lakes.
 Miss!Nellie Kipp and nephew, Edward Kipp, spent Monday in Lakeville.
 Courtland Fenton was home for the week end and over Labor Day. y
 Grant Eggleston and friend. William Green of Hartford were at H. V. Eggleston's from Friday till Monday.
 Miss Laura Murray of Hartford hal been spending few days with hel aunt, Mrs. 0. Q. Kipp.
 Ensign Fenton, wife and child have been spending few days at his home here. ..
 Several from here attended tht Poughkeepsie fair last week. America Zambar1a and party oi friends motored from Bridgeport Satur day and visited friends here over Sun day and Monday.
 Homer Batterick w.as at his home il Pine Plains Monday. '.
 Mrs. George Dory is spending ( couple of weeks in Chapinville. Mrs Jane Owen has new chauffeur L Mr. and Mrs. George Morrison en tertained out of town friends Labo Day. Miss E. L. Gile is spending montl | or so with Mrs. Kate Fenton.
 Andrew Humes is entertaining daughter and four children from Ney | York.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
CORNWALL

The Home Guard nave settled upon Sunday afternoon as their regular time for drill. .~-
 The Mems Club propose to enjoy a clam bake on Monday next. Their sixth year begins with A. O. Borland president, B. O. Starr secretary; J. E. Calhoun treasurer, executive commit tee F. V. A. Loucks and W. J. Wilcox with the above officres.
 William Carlson, who has joined the u. $. navy has been visiting his brother Walter for few days before sailing.
 The joint meeting of the Litchfeld North and Litchfield South Association Of ministers is to be held at Cornwall First church on Tuesday Sept 11th. This is also the meeting to which the clergymen are annually invited to bring their wives.
 Remember everybody, the town Fair on the 25th.
 Mrs. Susan Miller has been visiting her sister at Mt. Vernon, N. Y. for the i past week.
 E. W. Bennett and Rev. k. O. Mead and their wives made An auto trip last week which included the Mohawk trail.
 Mrs. Walter Carlson is visiting her sister in Waterbury. Miss Helen Swan son went to New York on Tuesday to attend the nurses training course of the Mt. Sinai Hospital. Miss Esther Strattman began teaching at Warren Center on the same day, and Miss Dorothy Baldwin returned to the Williamstown, Mass. High School.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
SALISBURY

Louise Scribner and Phyllis Cushman realized about $50 from their sale of fancy work and light refreshments last week, for the Red Cross Work.
 Among the guests over the holiday were:-Howard Aller and family, of Phoenix, Ariz Wm. Clark and family of Washington, D. O., Mir. and Mrs. Lindley Morton of Philadelphia, MT. and Mrs. Joseph Stamp of New York, Allen Goddard and family of Water. bury, J. O. Goddard, Jr Charles Davis and family of Waterbury at the Par, sonage; Percy Tanner from Hartford 1; Harry Jones and family at David Jones; Miss Sally Duncan at 0. F.. Parsons; Miss Margaret Coons and friend of Waterbury at Charles CooDs' ; Amos Sanford of Winsted at Joseph Sanford's: Miss Helen Eggleston of Canaan at her home.
 Miss Florence Hortie has been visit ing in Pittsfeld.
 MT. and Mrs. Jacob Fitting and daughter have been visiting in Oyster Bay, l.. 1. s- &
 Arthur Dubois has been visiting in town. He has recently joined the Medi- cal Reserve Corps.
 MT. and Mrs. Forsyth or Bridgeport have returned to their home after visit. ing Mrs Mary Petersen.
 MT. and Mrs. Tweifforth who have just returned from Japan, are visiting his mother this week.
 Mrs. E.. J. Stuart and Mrs. William Conklin are spending ten days at Indian Neck, on the Sound.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
Central New Enyiaad Rqiiway

Trains leave caaaaH-Westb stbound: 8:33 a. m.-Leaves Winsted 7:4S; arrives
 Millerton oI3. II goa. m.-Leaves Hartford 8:35; arrives
 Poughkeepsie 4:I6. AIS p. m.-Saturdays only. Leaves
 Hartford 2:Io; arrives Millerton
 4:55. -..-s 7:Io p. mt-Leaves Hartford 40; arrives
 Millerton 7:55.
 Sunday s-WeStboUnd: II:3oa Hartford S:35 arrives
 Poughkeepsie 4I5. $50 p. m.-Leaves Hartford 3:36; arrives
 Millerton o:27.
 Trains leave Canaan 8:45 a. m.-Leaves Millerton 8:oo; ar
 rives Hartford ro:s8. AIS p. m.-Arrives Canaan 200: Halt
 ford 6:38. 700 p. m.-Arrives Winsted 7:5o. '- Sunday Trains-Eastbound: TAO a. m.-Leaves Millerton oo arrives Hartford Io:o3. 4I5p. m.-Arrives Canaan 900; Hart
 ford o:38. 7:Io p. m.-Leaves Millerton 6:37; arrives
 Hartford o:o4.
Connecticut western news., 1917-09-06
NEWS from REARBY TOW MS
to Winsted hospital by Dr. F. s. Skiff

to Winsted hospital by Dr. F. s. Skiff and nurse Hillyer, last Saturday.
 Robert Hunt had the misfortune to dislocate his shoulder last week Thurs. day, while at work on Dutcher's Bridge. He is now carrying his arm in plaster cast.
 The carpenters started work this week on pr. r. $. Skiff s garage.
 A large delegation here attended the Goshen and Hartford fairs on Labor Day.
 Charles Kellogg of Waterbury was the guest of his parents over Labor Day.
 John T. Bartle invited a number of his friends to attend the Hartford State fair on Labor Day. They all report a big day.
 Supt. John M. Champion has ap. pointed Deputy Sheriff, l. P. Horn. beck, game warden and special protec. tor for Litchfeld county. His new term of office is for two years.