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Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09
Bus" Pond All-Around Athlete

By winning from Hill school, 5 to 2, at Pottstown, Pa, Raymond ("Bus"O Pond, star twirler for the Hotchkiss school, finished his athletic career with the Lakeville institution in blaze of glory, for Hill school has been the real healthy rival of Hotchkiss school for a number of years past, both in football and base ball. Pond has been captain of both the football eleven and the baseball nine at Hotchkiss the past year. He starred in the backfeld on the grid iron and had the satisfaction of do- ing the lions share of the work that sent Hill school down to defeat. As crowning finish to his wonderful performances he pitched Hotchkiss school to the baseball victory in the annual clash, and that on the enc my's diamond. Tommie Burnell, another Torrington boy at Hotchkiss school, put up fine game at third base for the Lakeville students. Pond is scheduled to enter Yale in the fall.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09
FINED $1OO AND COSTS
Outcome of Case~~Against Young Sprague for Speeding

Julian Sprague of Sharon, who was arrested for reckless driving about ten days ago, was heard by Justice Ford here Monday morning. The young mans uncle, H. Roger Jones of New Hartford, appeared as his attorney and his father was also present. After hearing the case Jus tice Ford fined him $100 and costs, amounting to $115.41.
 In addition to the fine the young man, who is on IT, was given lec- ture which will probably do more good than the fine. His father stated he was somewhat surprised that the boy had been released on his own recognizance after running away from an officer of the state and he appreciated the courtesy.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09

Norfolk is confronted with mys- terious shooting affair which prom ises to keep that section agog for sometime. Some time during Tues day night, Joseph Parsons, a farmer, was shot to death in bed and his sis ter, Marry was shot through the face and jaw,, Nothing was known of the affair until late Wednesday morning, when Miss Parsons attracted the attentionIof some. one passing " by, who then. telephoned for assistance.
 The scene of the shooting is in the section called South. Norfolk, about one mile from the Goshen line, known: as the Nathan Tibble's place. Here Parsons who is about s45 years of age conducted farm and lived alone practically all the time. His mother and sister, who reside in the village of Norfolk, would often go to the farm to do the necessary homework, etc. Miss Parsons was making one of these visits on Tues day
 When pr. Irving l.. HamaEt was called he found MT. Parsons body ly- ing on the bed, fully dressed with his lantern beside him He stated that the shooting had taken place some time during the night and that 1t looked very much like the work of burglars. It is said that Parsons kept consid- erable money about the house, which would furnish a motive. Parsons was a man who would dc his chores almost any time he felt so inclined, which might account for the Ian tern being there.
 Dr. Hamant found Miss Parsons had been shot through the face and jaw and had several teeth knocked out. He thought she had been shot only once. After dressing the wound she was removed to her home in the village where she was reported comfortable as we go to press.
 A cousin of the dead man, John Parsons, who resides in East Canaan, was notified shortly before noon Wednesday of the shooting.
 Coroner Herman was notified of the shooting and was expected to make an investigation this Wednes- day afternoon Until after this has been done those who visited the house will have little or nothing to say, while in the meantime various stories are in circulation.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09
Arnott-HickeY

The marriage of Helen Hickey of Lime Rock to Andrew Arnott of Bridgeport, took place at St. Jo- seph's church, Monday morning at eight o'clock, the nuptials were solemnized by Rev. Joseph Barry.
 The bride was attired in a dark blue canton crepe dress with hat to match. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Matthew Hogan, and the best man was Matthew Hogan.
 After the ceremony the bridal couple left on a honeymoon trip by automobile to New York and other places.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09
CHANGE FOR YOUNG MEN
Senator Mclean Has Vacancy to Fill
 at Naval Academy


 United States Senator George P. Mclean has been notified by the Navy Department that he will have ore vacancy, for a midshipman at the Naval Academy, to be filled in June, 1922, and as in the past he will hold competitive examinations in Bridge port, New Haven and Hartford some highest in the competitive examina- tion will receive the appointment ac- cording to the ratings certified to the Senator by the United States Civil Service Commission.
 All boys who compete in the com petition examination must be actual residents of Connecticut for one year at the time of taking the exam ination, and be not under 16 years of age, or over 20 years at the date of admission to the Academy. and not less than feet inches in height between the ages of 16 and IS, and not lss than 5 feet 4 inches in height between the ages of IS and 20. It would be advisable for all candidates to be examined by their own physi- elan before taking the examination, as no one will be accepted by the Navy who is not physically perfect.
 All Connecticut boys who wish to compete in the competitive examina- tion this Fall should communicate with Senator Mclean at once send ing their full name, age and place of birth. He will also be glad to send them copies of the regulations and samples of examination papers if they wish him to do so.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09
A Freak Egg

Father Barry has Buff Orpington hen that takes particular delight in laying freak eggs. The freakiest of them all was laid last week, which measured 8 inches in circumference the short way and 91a inches the long way. In addition to these freak eggs, Father Barry found, when he went to the barn last week to gather eggs, his pet cat in a nest with two eggs and some young kittens. Wheth- CT the cat laid the eggs or hen matched the kittens has not yet been determined.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09
BIG TIME THE 4th
Community Association Plan C.le-
 bration Independence Day

At meeting of the Canaan Com munity Service Association held last Thursday evening, it was voted to hold another Field Day on July 4th.
 Plans for the days program in- clude athletic events, a band con- cert, and ball game in the afternoon, winding up with fireworks and m outdoor dance in the evening. There will be no parade.
 It is hoped this Field Day will be as successful as those held the past two years under the auspices of the community Service Association.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09
Herman Case May Not Be Tried

The case of Samuel A. Herman, Winsted lawyer, tried in the March term of the Hartford superior court and in which the jury disagreed, continues on the docket; but, accord ing to the Hartford Courant, it is doubtful if there will be another trial. The complaint against MT. Herman charged perjury and was based on statements made by two men who are now serving terms in state prison. There are 55 new cases on the docket of the court.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09
Income Tax Payment Due

Men with incomes who did not ray in frll their income taxes by March 15 are receiving from the office of the collector of internal revenue a slip narrating the full amount, the payment made and the balance due. The form is to be sent with remittance to the collector at Hartford. It is due on or before June 15 and subsequent payments are due September 15 and December 15.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09
Public Speakin1.

The first rule for puhIic S,.ta''.,,. therefore, is: Have sometnin2 thu' ~,'; desire very much to say. The >t. "n. rule is: Always speak In n n'',',. key, and in a conversational nnl,,s,': The days of pompouS and StiIru |" C. quence are gone by, and il Wa, i,!- haps Wendell Phillips more than any body else who put an end to it TT this country, and substituted a s'm,- pier style.-Th"naS Wentworh i. E ginson. Hints on Sppp"h-Alak!ug.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09
Shower for Miss Imhoff

Employees of the local telephone exchange rendered a surprise in the form of a miscellaneous shower to Miss Rosalie Imhoff at the home of Mrs. Thomas Sweeney on Monday evening. Miss Imhoff was the recipi- ent of a large number of beautiful and useful gifts. After spending a pleasant evening with games, etc., delicious refreshments were served.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-09
Mysterious Shooting Affair
 Takes Place in So. Norfolk

JOSEPH PARSONS FOUND SHOT TO DEATH IN BED AND HisesIsTER, MARY PARSONS, SHOT THROUGH FACE AND JAW. NOT AS YET KNOWN WHETH FER SELF INFLICTED OR OTHERWISE.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01
Snow Storm
Stops Pursuit
Of Cattle Thief
WHEN ROADS BECOME BETTEi,
PURSUIT OF .sBUFFAIO
GEORGE TO BE
RESUMED.

MITCHELL, March 80. The
hunt for William George, known
west of the river as Buffalo George
has ended temporarily and the al
legged horse and cattle rustler, ex-
convict and outlaw, is still at large.
Saturdays and Sundays heavy snow
storm, which buried the White river
region. made further search for the
quarry at this time impossible.
For nearly two weeks the search
for "Buffalo George" has continued.
1t began at the northern edge Of the
Lower Brule reservation. extended
thru the Grow Creek Indian lands
and southward to the Rosebud coun-
try. Sometimes Deputy Sheriff Pet
ers and his posses were but an hour
behind the willy outlaw and again
they lost all trace Of him.
They have established to their
own satisfaction. however. the fact
that Buffalo George" is in the
Rosebud country just now, Indians
half-breeds and ranchers. however
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01
a PLAN FOR NATURALIZATION
OF MINES

In our school Biographies 1t was
called Bohemia. 1t was q part Of
the Austro Hungarian empire then.
Now It is the republic Of Czecho-
olovakia and in many respects 1t is
the brightest spot on the map Of
Central Europe.
While its neighbors have been
wasting their substance on wars and
the maintenance OF ambitious milf
tary establishments, Cxecho-Slov-
aka has been minding its own bus
mess. laying the foundations Of a
representative democracy and quiet
II developing plan for rationale
xetion of essential industries.
A bill to nationalize the mines has
been placed before parliament. II
contains many interesting features.
The mines, 80 we'll - the enter
prises pertaining TO them. such az
plants for the manufacture Of coke
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01
HOW PALMER PROTECTED
PROFITEERS

The other day the United States
district attorney walked into the
federal court in Boston and an
nounced that he wanted to quash
indictments against Earl d. Babst
and several directors OF the Ameri-
can Sugar Refining Co., which is the
legal name of the Sugar Trust.
1t developed in the course of the
hearing that, altho the indictments
had been returned by grand jury
almost year ago, and were based
on the charge that the trust had
violated the Lever law by compel-
ling its customers to pay 2OA cents
a pound for sugar which cost cents
not hint of. the proceedings had
been permitted to reach the public.
When asked why these wealthy
profiteers, who had robbed the peo-
pie OF tens Of millions of dollars,
had been handled SO tenderly, the
district attorney said "publicity had
not been given to the indictments
because the department Of justice had
explicitly directed that they be held
up"
They were "held up" until the
Supreme Court conveniently de-
clared the Lever act demonstrations
al. But there was no "holding up
when the same law was being used
to shackle labor and there was no
attempt on the part Of the depart
ment Of justice to curtail publicity.
Now Mr.. Palmer has opened law
office in New York. We wonder II the
Sugar Trust will be among his
clients !-LABOR (washington)
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01
WHO is THE PATRIOT?

We must confess there are times
when we find 1t very difficult to keep
this matter of who is the patriot
straight in our minds. Ofhand it
would seem, as the American Legion
claims, that those who fought the
war for us are entitled to say who
are patriots and who not. But we
must confess the action of the
Legion down in Kansas has US all
mixed up on this proposition.
The Kansas Legion seems to con-
slider itself ultra patriotic. 1t won't
allow anyone to speak in Kansas
who in any way opposed the war, or
was even lukewarm towards 1t. 1t
has heard, enormously, that the
Nonpartisan League opposed the
war, and therefore 1t Is against all
Leaguers, even to the extent of tar
ring them.
But 1t has imported into Kansas
to fight the League William LANCER.
William LANCER was of eligible age
during the war. He could easily
have gone to war. But he didn't go.
And during the war, as matter OF
fact, many things were said against
him by the I. v. A. press impugning
his patriotism.
And indeed the charge has just
been made against him in Kansas
that he. was Stacker. Who made
the charge? The American Legion?
Oh, dear, no! To the American
Legion this man who stayed home
during the war, and whose patriot
ism was questioned by the extremely
patriotic Forum, is the leading ex-
ponent OF 100 per cent Americanism.
1t is disloyal Nonpartisan
Lacquer who dubs LANCER Stacker.
It is George Mallon, veteran Of the
Philippines war, captain in France
tn the World War, decorated by his
government as one Of Pershing's 100
heroes. But, according to the Kan
sas American Legion, Mallon, deco
rated for his splendid bravery in the
Argonne. is disloyal; LANCER, who
stayed home. is loyal.
Can someone please tell US how
to tell a loyalist from disloyalist!
IL this the test: That any man who
auasfinns tho divine right Of Wall
Street to rule is disloyal, and any
one who upholds Wall Street and
is war-prohteering Il loyal Fargo
Courier-News.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01

seem to be leagued with the crust
Ter" in his efforts to avoid capture.
Always, when the sheriffs thought
they had him cornered and made
sudden descent upon his supposed
hiding place, George was gone when
they arrived, clipped off," they be-
lieve, by some friend who knew Of
the movements of the officers.
1t is presumed sBuffalo George"
obtained news of the chase from
newspaper clippings. In his last
monthly report to the governor
he is forced to report once a month
by the terms of his parole-George
denied the assertions of the state
authorities that he was guilty Of
rustling, and declared he could
prove his innocence IL given an OPP
portunity.
The very fact, however, that he
Is on parole and the fear that he
might be returned to prison without
fair trial has led George. it is de-
clared, to use every precaution to
avoid being taken by the sheriffs.
A half-breed Indian named Ed
Estes is believed to be with George
and a warrant has been sworn out
for his arrest also on the charge Of
rustling. Ed. zigler, another Of the
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01
IT PAYS TO PERSIST

When David j. Lewis, a union
miner was member of congress
he fought and overcame great diff
ficMlties to put thru the parcel post
bill. 1t was opposed by the railroads
and the express companies, but had
the support of few statesmen and
the people. Through persistent eff
fort the system was finally estab-
lished. 1t has saved the plain PEG.
pie millions of dollars and has
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01
and natural dyes, are to be natural


lied.
The owners of the properties are
to be Unidentified in the following
manner: Properties with a value OF
500 900 crowns or less will be paid
for in full. The indemnity on prop
critics yalu at more than 100000
will be reduced by five per cent and
as the value increases by 100000
crowns, so that enterprises valued
at 100000 crowns will be indem-
nified only by 55 per cent OF their
real value Owners whose confiscat-
ed property exceeds that sum will |
be Unidentified to SO per cent of its
value. These indemnities will be
paid by the state over period Ut
so years.
The mines will be managed by
two administrative organs-a min
ing council and general manage
ment council The mining council
will be composed of SIS members, Is
being selected by the employees, 10
by the customers, Is by parliament.
and by the ministry Of public
works.
The general management council
will be the real executive board and
will be compose of nine members
Two-thirds of them will be selected
by the mining council and must be
members OF the mining council.
This executive board OF nine
members will carry out the policies
outlined by the mining council
which will have complete power to
control the entire industry.
1t will be seen that this plan is
near approach to the scheme for
& .vernment ownership and demo-
cratic control advocated by railroad
workers of this country.-Labor.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01

The Aberdeen Journal is the name
OF new paper now being published
in Aberdeen. and came out Monday
with its initial number. The Journal
quite unlike the Square Deal which
was boycotted out Of existance by
Aberdeen business men. comes for
ward with well-laden columns Of To-
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01
The american Plan

Beware Of the wonderous "American' plan
That Matched in the brin of capitalist
-purporting to in liberty clad
grievous msnomer-in all things bad.
1t sprang to life, such things may
When Saten claimed his own-but STAY.
And I'll relate in my feeble way
How it vexed for many day.
closed the mills shops and stores.
And cobwebs the schoohouse doors.
failed sell their grain;
The bankers ceased tell of gain
And this because-as all could
feudal lords with that healing balm
called unity.
'Twould never do, 'twould make free.
I'm ninety days. the lordlings said,
"From out our hands they'll MUNICH their bread.
And in ninety days the land was rife
With and worry, struggle and strife.
Want grew to misery, worry to fear;
Struggle changed to calamity drear
And then vanished all hope and all cheer,
Strife gave way to the crime that was near
Now when the famine had reached high tide
The masters opened the mill doors wide
Men returned to their toll for less
Men and women in dire distress.
wolf the door sulked back to his den.
his shadow still haunted the workngmen.
One question there beyond their ken:
Where the balm called unity then?
Comet it seems-its spirit broken
Gone! there was neither sign token
Lurking that hopeless throng.
And cared to right the
But gone it there yet remained
A shred Of knowledge that all of them gained
Twas this Unhampered the masters reigned
And the men were fettered and bound and chained.
those who work must not be bent
With the burden of too much increment.
Those who and do not toll
Have much more time spend the spol
Keep the shops going all you
And let gorge the capitalist clan.
The devil the hindermost man-ths is the creed
of the american" plan.
WALTER B. THOMAS in Typographical Journa
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01

cal advertising. The solution is easy,
however, as the paper is labeled
Independent Republican" and car
ries the name of Jay Reeves, in the
mast head, in the capacity of man
aging editor. 'Nuff said!
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01

alleged gang. who is supposed to
have been with the outlaw last week
is not with him now, altho the Of
ficers do not know where he Is
located.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01

proved paying proposition to the
government.
Last year the parcel post handled
2, $50, 900, 900 packages. The aver
age weight was 4.9 pounds and cost
of handling and delivery of each
parcel was about two-eights of
cent. The business brought in rev.
enue of $3.50, 00O,0 900, on which the
government realized about ten mil
lion dollars profit.
The Sisseton weekly standard. (Sisseton, Roberts County, S.D.) 1892-1929, 1921-04-01
400, 900 WAR VETERANS IDLE

More than 100000 veterans of
the World War are out of work in
the United States. it is established
by survey recently completed by
the American Legion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-27
Every Woman's Problcm"-Grand

Place yourself In this woman's
position. A brilliant young woman
| lawyer; you have just been elected
governor of a western state-the first
woman in the country to hold this
office. Your sisters the world over
look for guidance. Upon your cour-
age and ability in performing the
duties of governor depends the sue
cess of womanhood's cause-its po-
litical freedom. Then picture the
brutal killing of a man-your own
husband guilty of the crime and
convicted to pay the penalty. Only
you can save him. A word from
your lips and he is free. But that
word would cost you your honor
and more. a betrayal of the peoples
faith in you and the humiliation of
all your SEX. What would you do?
Would you free your husband and
| face the scorn and hatred of the
| people you betrayed? Can you I'M
| agine the anguish and tortures OF q
| woman actually facing this problem?
See how she solves it in Every
| Woman's Problem" a vibrant drama
of selt-sacrifice, which is playing at
the Grand theatre, for the last times
today, with Mrs. Wallace Reid in the
leading role.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-27
UNIONS
LOOK Up BILLS
Efforts Will be Made to Pre-
vent Congress Passing
Anti-Labor Legislation

-
ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 27.-Or-
ganized labor is planning a new drive
on congress in an effort to prevent
the passing of anti-labor legislation,
1t was learned today.
The executive council which has
been in session here all week has
been making a thorough investiga-
ton into all bills now before congress
that effects labor interests. Results
of this inquiry will be reported to the
rank and file of the workers and they
will be urged to bring all possible
pressure to bear on their representa-
tives in Washington to defeat obJec-
tionable legislation.
The council also is planning to
start work Immediately on organic
ing a permanent n~on-partisan poll
teal campaign organization to func-
ton in all local state elections. State
declarations and local central bodies
will organize permanent committees
to cooperate with the central COM
mittee of Washington to bring about
the election of congressional repre-
sentatives favorable to labor.
Details of the federation's plans
are being drafted. it is understood
and will be announced shortly.
The council today also had before
II a large number of subjects to be
investigated including the producing
and exhibiting of motion pictures by
the federation in Its w studios and
theatres. The council was consid-
ering ways and means of establish
ing a chain of daily newspapers.