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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-18
NEW YORK.

NEH lVhA.
New York, April 1S.-The ulti-
mate wearer just having finished
buying her new spring hat, dealers
are now busiiy engaged in buying
their summer headwear stocks.
New York is full of millinery buy
ers here to attend the summer OPP
enings. The activity of the buyers
was strengthened by the result of
the Easter trade in nearly every
section OF the country.
Cotton goods are in a much firnl-
err position in this market than
they have been for many weeks.
Trading is more active and prices
are being firmly maintained. The
wooden mills also are exhibiting
more life, but the silk mills are not
yet increasing production although
demand is becoming more apparent
for the finished products. Shoe
manufacturers report an increase
of orders for immediate delivery
and the leather market has bene-
fitted in consequence. The knit
goods trade has almost reached
normal with sales slowly increas-
ing.
Radio equipment is holding UP
the trade in electric equipment
Outside of these RADIO sets, demand
is exceedingly dull Builders hard
ware is in brisk demand as are
mechanics tools and the entire
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-18
Business Topics

Kansas City, Mo-, April IS
Building contractors are preparing
new wage scale calling for a 20
per cent reduction in present
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-18
MACHINERY.

Altoona, Pa, April 1S.-The
Pennsylvania car shops here are
working at near normal capacity
Orders have been received for 20
steel dining cars and for equip
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-18
The Argus Business Review
OBJ CONSOLIDATED PREsS.)

Teeeraphie dispatches nations important ceners giving
Busuess news and Reviews Importance 10 Pro-
Consumer.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-18

Diamond prices continue firm ana
sales this season are exceeding
those of 1921 by about 10 per cent
COAL.
Boston, April 1S.-There Is
enough coal in New England to 1aet
for several weeks and industrial
plants are not worrying over tbe
possibility Of fuel shortage.
Pittsburgh. April 1S.-The mini
mum price on furnace coke here Is
$3.50 at the oven, as high as s.
being quoted.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-18
TUEsDAY-THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS APRIL Is, 1922.
RIrTTnNS.

ment of electric cars for service
in the Philadelphia district.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-18

try are enjoying Improvement, the
effect OF soft woods being particu-
larly marked.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-18
COAL.
VEGETABLES.

Haziehurst, Miss. April lS.-Tba
shipment OF spring vegetables from
this section began in earnest This
week, although car lot shipmen.s
will not be started much before
April %. Peas are high. Carrots
and beets are selling for less than
81 a hamper.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-18

San Francisco. April 1S.-Tbe
sale of valley hops brought Is cents
a pound. There is little ACTIVITY
manifested in futures.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-18

building material market is reject
ing new construction both in the
city and nearby towns.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-04-18

Richly finished white enamel interior and exterior
lis the wonderful feature of this handsome,
lent cabinet Equipped with sanitary, porcelain top,
glass spice jars glass sugar bowl roomy bread box,
large flour bin and large utensl compartment. You
must see this beautiful cabinet-with its many time
saving and labor-savng features. You have undoubt
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
LIME ROCK

Mrs. Andrew Arnott returned to Hartford last week Tuesday.
 Miss Jennie Brasie was in Canaan Thursday.
 James Carroll is visiting his brother in Lakeville.
 Mrs. J. H. Welch has been on the sick list.
 Ensign Fenton and daughters of ,Pittsfeld spetn from Saturday until Monday with Mrs. Kate Fenton.
 Miss Sara Bunker was a weekend guest of Mrs. George Kitten.
 c. w. Barnum was in town for a short time Monday. MT. and Mrs. Barnum expect to return to their home here about May first.
 Mrs. Matthew Hogan who has been visiting at her home here, re- turned to Torrington Monday.
 Borden's finished getting ice from the Housatonic River Sunday.
 George Belcher ST. was out of town Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
ASHLEY FALLS

Walter Hurlburt returned Monday from trip to Boston.
 The party given at Maplewood Inn for the Village Improvement Society last Thursday evening was a very pleasant affair. Whist and dancing were enjoyed, after which dainty refreshments were served.
 Miss Mary Devine of New York city spent last Wednesday night (at W. s. VanDeusen's.
 Mrs. Julia Roraback who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, is slowly recovering.
 Mrs. Sarah Smith returned to her home in New Jersey recently, after having visited her daughter, Mrs. Donald Smith.
 W. s. VanDeusen, accompanied by Zacheus Cande and Virgil A. Miller attended a Dairymen's League Meet ing in Hillsdale, N. Y. Monday.
 Miss Marjorie Betz was painfully injured in the eye one day last week, when she was struck by snowbaIl, and has been confined to the house for several days.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
ALEXIS WON OUT
Complete Victory Credited to
 Russian WoIthound.
Moral Is, That to MuffIe Rowling Dog, Get One That Is Capable of
 Doing Worse.

Every c0mmuter Is stuck up about something" said Mir. Jones to the members of the Commuters club, which meets each evening on the 4 :68. Sometimes 1t Is due to his ability to raise a particular vegetable to per lection or an intellectual superiority that enables him to hatch twelve chicks from twelve eggs; however. if you are looking for the real sensa- ton in this line, you must hunt up the commuter who Is stuck up about a dog" observes a writer in the New York Sun. ..
 "When 1 moved into my present home was discouraged to learn that I had a nelghbor of this description. To make matters worse the dog howled at night. AS a protective measure I offered to buy the brute.
 What? Sell NightingaleT said he. Well I should hope not What you are discourteous enough to call bowling Is only a delicate piece of sound painting. This Is the only way the creature has of expressing cer- tain emotions. You must learn to in- terpret these
 1.-TWO weeks later I was consulting Doctor Rush about my impending nerv- ous breakdown. When mentioned the cause his face assumed a look of re- lief.
 ""This looks like a case for Alexis,' said he. You must take him home with you
 "'Who or what is Alexisr I de- manded.
 "'Alexis is the champion counter irritant of the world he explained. "A Russian wolfhound, whose voice would shame a hyena. He has just come from a case-a poor fellow liv- ing next door to a man who has four singing daughters in the family
 "A great light dawned upon me. Let me have him. said.
 At about Q that night my neigh bor's dog broke out In a vocal perform ance containing some tones which I had never heard excelled, even by the worst amateurs. Alexis pricked up his ears and growled in contempt. Utter ing a few notes of the best quality of basso profundo, he gathered force as he went. Gradually dropping a full octave below the opening note he burst forth into m inferno. Hades seemed to have opened up and Its in- habitants were chasing each other, through the trees. Right in the mid dIe of a bar that threatened to rend his very diaphragm his voice was sud denly extinguished. My neighbor had thrown his dining room rug over the creature.
 CT have been trying to tell you said he, that I intend to send my dog away. What do you intend to do with yoursT
 "'The same,' said l."
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
May Bet In AbysslnIa.

British Consul General Gerald Campbell told about his experiences in Abyssinia at a lecture recently. AL though it Is a land rich in archeologt- cal material, he said, the world could not avail itself of the aid this would be in Illuminating many doubtful pages of early Christian history be- cause the Abyssinians would permit no one to make excavations there.
 The queen of Abyssinia says she Is a direct descendant of the queen of Sheba and King Solomon.
 Abyssinians consider themselves very highly civilized, the lecturer said. Their laws are based on the Justinian code, which might be all right, he con- tinued, if 1t were not for the betting that goes on and with legal sanction. Judges are sometimes called upon to settle a wager, and as they are some times the recipients of the stakesr their interest in such cases Is keen.
 Another crude form of justice Is the habit of chaining plaintiff and de- fendant together while the trial goes on.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
CANAAN VALLEY

E.. J. Donalds, J. c. Stevens and A. J. Anderson attended the mid winter exposition in Hartford last Saturday.
 Elbrige flows returned to his home in Red Rock Monday, after spending two weeks with his cousin, B. L. Brink.
 The body of Mrs. Mathilda Stohl of New York was brought to East Ca naan and buried in Hillside cemetery recently. Mrs. Stohl was an aunt of J. A. Anderson of this place.
 A. Johnson of Bridgeport was a recent visitor at J. A. Anderson's.
 Mrs. Lewis Markham has returned from visit in New York, and is con fined to her home with a severe cold.
 Elbrige flows of Red Rock, New York is visitign B. L. Frink.
 Miss Chlotilde Roger is visiting out of town.
 Agents of the Farm Bureau have visited this place and interested the Farmers in their line, nearly every farmer about here joined the Bureau.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
EAST CANAAN

The, Junior c. E. held their an- nual meeting with Mrs. Fletcher Sat urday. It is needless to say they were a happy crow. Officers were elected for the year.
 The Clover Club met with Mrs. Lawrence Wednesday evening.
 Friday afternoon there will be a food sale at Stratton Bros. Store at P. M. This is to finish paying some Christmas bills. Everything good will be for sale.
 Chas. Bentley, who moved from here year ago, has returned to work for the Lime Go. and will live in Mr. Lawrence's house. They are well comed back by many friends.
 Mrs. Durham of Canton visited at Wm. Hayes last week.
 The Misses Julia and Alice Per drizet were home over Sunday.
 Mrs. Joseph Rix visited friends in Salisbury over Sunday.
 The c. E. s. has been having a contest, and the losing party was to give a supper. It was given Thurs day last, and in spite of the weather a good crowd was out.
 Mrs. B. J. Stratton has been i'll for few days.
 Misses Alice Perdrizet and Jennie Caravati of Hartford and Julia Per drizet of Sharon spent Sunday at their homes here.
 The dance in the village hall Sat urday evening was we'll attended and good time reported.
 Fenn Minacci and William Perotti of Hartford spent Sunday at their home.
 Francis Casey has been confined to the house the past week with blood poisoning.
 Movies, Friday evening, Feb. 3rd at P. M. Charles Ray in the Coward. Considered one of the best of Charles Rays productions. A Deluxe special reel, also two reel cartoon comedy. adv.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
A Barberic Tale

Dad is head of the English depart lnent of a university. Before leaving for our summer cottage at the coast we were both barbered, as our island boasts no such shop.
 On. returning three months later mother said we should leave, not on Saturday, as planned, but on Sunday, so that we could be trimmed up in the city on Monday before the long rail- road journey back to the college town.
 So we reached the city early Monday morning to find no barber working l Labor day! Two days and three nights by train with a summers growth
 As we neared home who should board the train but a bevy of girls of my class! I'm Paderewski about college now.LChicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
CORNWALL.

Mrs. James A. Bierce died in Florida last week and her son, Wm. W. Bierce Esq. of Torrington was halted by the recent storm in Wash ington while bringing her body for burial beside her husband in Corn wall. She was about ninety and was one of the oldest members of the church here, which she joined in 1858. Her maiden name was Harriet Russell. Three sons, and daugh- ter, all but one living, called her mother.
 J. E. Calhoun came home from a few days in New York last'week with apparently a mild case of influenza.
 A deferred annual meeting of the First Church is appointed for Thurs day afternoon and evening, Febru- ary End.
 The library gas plant baked Last Saturday night, and the few who hungered for literature enough to defy the storm were the victims of one more disappointment.
 The Mems Club meets on February 9th when some matters of business will be brought up, and D. c. Barr will address the Club.
 W. B. Hubbard is planning to build large brooder house on the land he lately purchased.
 A pipe organ is being talked of among the First Church people and there is some prospect of securing it in the not far away future.
 The Board of Relief meets F'ebru- ary first, according to the law, at 10 A. M.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
LAKEVILLE

Miss Gladys Osborn has been spending part of this week in Pat terson, N. Y. visiting her cousins, IA Rutledge and family.
 Ed. Greer has been confined to the house the past week with hard cold.
 The funeral of John Morgan, who died very suddenly on Wednesday was held at St. Mary's Church last Saturday morning, following his wife's death in about two weeks.
 Miss Mae Bissell visited in New York city on Wednesday this week.
 Mrs. George Kimble of Waterbury is assistign her sisters in the care of their father, Abram Martin, who has been quite seriously i'll.
 Several more new members are added to the Salisbury chorus this year.
 Rev. Father Donahue who has been confined to his house and bed for some time, is reported to be improving.
 Mrs. A. E. Bauman spent Monday this week in Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
SOUTH CANAAN

There was good attendance at Church on Sunday, Rev. Ralph George preached.
 MT. and Mrs. Herbert Hathaway called on the Misses Morse in Ashley Falls on Thursday.
 Mrs. Arthur Dean and Margaret spent Saturday with Mrs. L. E. Loverin.
 William St. Pierre took a sleigh load of the neighbors to see the Senior play at Falls Village.
 Friends of Fred Howe were in vited to give him a surprise party, the occasion being his birthday,
 MT. and Mrs. H. Bramen were calelrs at Mrs. L. E. Loverin's on Saturday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Carl Andrus of Simsbury are making their home at Mrs. Jennie Bradley's.
 Deacon Bosworth, Arthur S. Dean adn Harry West attended a Church business meeting Saturday forenoon.
 Miss Florence Hanchett called on Mrs. Fred Bushey Jr. on Thursday.
 Mrs. Frank Lucas has been in Hillcrest hospital few days for a minor operation.
 Mrs. L. E. Loverin was in Canaan on Friday.
 Miss L. M. West spent day with friends in Ashley Falls last week.
 Mrs. Frank Bushey called on Mrs. Arthur s. Dean on Wednesday.
 John Palmer is boarding at Ralph Woodin's in Falls Village.
 Walter Kellogg and his helpers have finished dharvesting ice. Wea- ther conditions very favorable for the work.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
NEWS from NEARBY F0WRS
NORFOLK

Nelson Illingworth, the distin- guished Australian baritone soloist, who with his wife spent the week end at Fox Hill as the guests of MT. and Mrs. Bridgman, delighted a large audience in the Congregational church Sunday morning. He not only sang a beautifully prayerful offer tory solo, Abide With Me-" but also sang with the choir throughout the entire service, taking the solo part in the inspiring anthem, "Incline Thine Ear to Me" MT. and Mrs. Illingworth are great lovers of Nor folk, and with their view of it from Fox Hill called it a veritable fairy land. MT. Illingworth's part in the church. service was purely voluntary, and was much appreciated, as his wonderful voice enriched the worship in a way which will not soon be forgotten.
 William A. Carroll has a force of men repairing Village hall, recently damaged by fire.
 Henry H. Saunders, now playing in ''Thank U'' in New York city, spent Sunday with his family here.
 Mrs. Nellie Thompson returned from Hartford Saturday, where she underwent an operation at the Hart ford hospital.
 MT. and Mrs. Maynard Hazen, MT. and Mrs. H, H. Armstrong, MT. and Mrs. Welles Eddy, MT. and Mrs. James Slimmon, MT. and Mrs. Mar shall Holcombe, Miss Cook, Miss Williams, Miss Hawley, Mrs. William J. Hamersley, Messrs. Roberts, Scranton, Little and Allen of Hart ford spent the weekend at Crissey place while enjoying winter sports.
 William B. Cobb has purchased Chevrolet roadster.
 Miss A. H. Bennett has returned to New Haven, having spent the past week at Crissey place.
 Mrs. P. c. Holleran and daughter Ruth visited friends in Hartford Saturday.
 Mary O'Connell spent Sunday at her home in Hartford.
 Miss Alice Hollister of Hartford spent the weekend at her home.
 Miss Margaret Mahoney of New Britain visited friends here Sunday.
 Miss Esther Lyman of Hartford has been at Crissey place for a few days.
 The Norfolk Public Health Nurs- ing service, which has within the past few weeks installed Miss Mildred E. Grey as visiting nurse in Norfolk, has issued notices as to what may be expected of the nurse and the charges for her services.
 The condition of Mrs. James E. Spaulling, who has been ill at the Tome, of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Irving L. Hamant, for several weeks, shows gradual improvement.
 The pupils of the grammar school will sell candy. during the month of February The proceeds will be used for the purchase of balls, bats and gloves for a baseball team in the spring.
 The whist and dance of the Forest CTS of America has been postponed until Wednesday evening, Feb. 8.
 Lester Ostrander was hit by an automobile near the St. Clair resi- dence on the Canaan road Monday morning. In attempting to avoid hitting a dog, the car skidded and hit Ostrander, who was walking along the road. The driver of the car took Ostrander to doctors office.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
SHARON VALLEY

Mrs. Adelbert Middlebrook has re- turned to her home after spending the past two weeks with relatives in Brooklyn and Waterbury.
 Miss Jessie and Miss Ann More house accompanied Mrs. Robert Randall and Augustus Randall to Poughkeepsie one day the past week.
 Mrs. Irving Powers passed away at her home Monday.
 Mumps seem to be the style at the home. of MT. and Mrs. Beaujon.
 Alanson Middlebrook spent the weekend in Danbury.
 MT. and Mrs. James Walsh were in Springfield and Terryville this past week attending the funeral of relatives.
 Quite few from this place jour- neyed to Millerton this past week, taking advantage of Hawley's sale.
 Robert Dakin and Floyd Laird attended the supper at Millerton Saturday night given by the Dairy mems League.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
Did the Birds knoM7

Many beautiful birds are now be- coming so scarce in Australia that the Queensland government has recently turned Bribie island into bird sane tuary. Hardly a bird was to be seen on Bribie island before, but now 1t Is crowded with parrots, parrakeets, doves, blue cranes, quails, peewits and all kinds of other birds, which make the island a wonderful sight. The transformation of the island took place in the course of a few weeks and Queenslanders are wondering how so many different kinds of birds came to know of this refuge in so short a time.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
CORNWALL HOLLOW

Several from this place attended the Senior play of Canaan High School at Falls Village on Friday night.
 E. Lane has returned after a va cation.
 L. P. Humphrey was in town on Sunday.
 Bert Hathaway and wife were call CTS at his brothers on Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
SHARON

Mrs. Homer Lane who has been seriously ill is slowly improving, and is being attended by Dr. Bissell of Lakeville
 Wm. Murphy recently purchased a nice heifer from H. Lane.
 Mrs. Robert Prindle spent the past week out of. town.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
OriuLn of Treadmlll-
|" The same,' said l."

The treadlnill that was employed for many years in British prisons for purposes of discipline was invented in prison form by Sir William Cubit, of Ipswich, and the power produced was employed in grinding corn and flour for food for the prisoners.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
How Vermont Got It's Name.


 The state of Vermont received its name from Vcrd and Mont. two French words meaning Green mountains The name is said to have been bestowed by Samuel de Champlain when he saw from the lake, later called after him, green hills to the east.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
SALISBURY
Grange Notes

A regular meeting of the Grange was held on Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock with all except three of the newly instaleld officers in their chairs.
 A goodly number of Changers were present, and all were glad to learn from the yearly reports read, and also from the several applica- tions for membership received, that the Organization is growing in popu- larity, and is being more appre- ciated each year for the good work it is doing.
 The Social Hour opened with a brief history of the Grange from it's beginning in 1868, by the Worthy Master, Rev. R. E. Treat, who stated in rhyme, his hopes, and aims for the Salisbury Grange for 1922.
 The rest of the program consisted of songs, readings, recitations and impromptu talks.
 A much appreciated feature of the evenings entertainment was a bountiful luncheon served through the kindness and generosity of our Worthy Treasurer, George H. Clark
 Herbert Johnson is visiting at Mrs. Malcolm Spurs.
 Mrs. s. L. Cooper spent the week end with her daughter, Mary, in Winsted.
 Mrs. D. T. Warner entertained the Garden Club at her home last Thursday afternoon.
 Anna M., wife of Prof. Alan Street of Salisbury School, died very sud- denly on Sunday morning. The body was taken to Gordonsville, Va. for interment, on Monday morning. Rev. Geo. E., Quaile accompanied MT. Street to Virginia. MT. Street has the sympathy of the community.
 Rev. Roger E. Treat left for Florida, on Monday morning, where he is to spend the greater part of his annual vacation Dr. Goddard will occupy the pulpit during his absence
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02

The Congregational Sunday School enjoyed sleigh ride last Wednes- day, followed by refreshments and games in the social rooms of the Church.
 Mrs. Cosgrove has been caring for a patient. in Danbury for the past four weeks.
 This Friday evening there will be roll call in the form of a social "get-together" at the Congregational parlors, lunch will be served.
 Ms. W. B. Rodgers was in Great Harrington last Thursday.
 MT. and Mrs. Edward Ferguson attended the poultry show in New York city. MT. Ferguson won two prizes at the Rochester poultry show.
 Floyd Ferguson has accepted a position as shipping clerk with the Salisbury Iron Go. at Lime Rock.
 Mrs. N. M. Sanford has been in Sharon Hospital for several days as nurse.
 Wm. Rectal and family were in Great Harrington Saturday.
 Mrs. Mary Wilcox, who has been visiting Tn Canaan, returned to the Jarrett homestead.
 Mrs. c. L. Heisordt is visiting at Mrs. K. Benjamin's.
 The Community Club of Falls Will . lage went on sleighing party to Sheffield on Monday night to visit MT. and Mrs. Merritt Heady, former members of the Club. Games were played and refreshments served, and everyone reports very pleasant evening.
 Claud and Alton Golden have been spending few days in Pine Plains, N. Y.
 James McCrory has been in New Yokr city and vicinity.
 It is reported that the Falls Vil- lage Inn has been sold to New York city parties.
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
Year 1oSO

Man finding rusty corkscrew in old bureau drawer-Oh, say, Madge, can you remember what this was used forY
Connecticut western news., 1922-02-02
Taxes Power Of Pedaooeus.

aNes PoWer CT Feo51o9ue
 Jud Tunkins says the hardest part of the average boys musical educa- tion is to teach him to say violin" instead of fiddle"