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THE SUN, PITTSFIELD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1901. RAILWAY MATTERS. PITTSFIELD COMPANY'S OUT. LOOK IN HINSDALE. New Summer Cars Ordered -Housatonic Power House--In Cheshire--Notes.

Since the hearing in the Hinsdale town hall last week Tuesday, on the petition of the Pittsfield Street Railway company for location in that town trolley talk has naturally been the uppermost theme. From the strong sentiment in its favor, brought out at the hearing, it was supposed the company would amend its petition and ask for an extension of its rails to Maple street, instead of stopping at the north end of Main street, near Barry Maxwell's staore, but up to Saturday night nothing to indicate any change of plans on the part of the company had been received by the selectmen. The selectmen have been carefully considering the matter of tue extension to Maple street, and understanding the feeling of the people as well as they do it is not at all probable they will grant an order in favor of the company unless the Maple street extension is included. The route the company might choose in going there, provided the line passes the town hall, is of less importance than the main fact of getting there. Most people feel the only true route is by way of Main street and the hotel corner, but they also feel the amount of traffic involved in the extension is not great enough to force the company to the expense of widening the two bridges; therefore, unless the town is willing to bear a share of that expense, the route will have to be by way of Plunkett and Taylor streets, where there are no bridges.

From all sources the feeling is that there will be no change from the route petitioned for, except the extension to Maple street, that the fare will be five cents to the Irving house in Dalton, and five cents from thereto the railroad station in Pittsfield. That the company will furnish a reasonable number of electric lamps along the line, and take care of snow thrown from its tracks on to the highways. The hearing on the relocation of Main street in Cheshire, which was to have been giyen on Tuesday, was postponed for a week, the county commis'sioners not understanding that the matter was pending for that day. 'The widening and relocation of the street in Cheshire near the junction of South is for the better accommodation of the Berkshire street railroad, and for the public as well. There will be some land damage.

L. A. Cole owns an interest an old house on the lot, for which he has been offered $500, but claims more. The railroad company will pay about that figure and, in case they obtain the property, would grade the entire lot, which is triangular, and the laying out of the street would leave some small pieces each side for further trouble, as there are other heirs as well as Cole. The hearing will come next week, when all the parties will be heard, and it is thought the matter may be settled amicably.

The Pitstfield Street Railway company has ordered four new summer cars, to cost aout $20,000, and the contract has been placed with the Wason of Springfield. The cars will be used on the Cheshire extension. They will each seat 90 persons, and are of the double truck, monitor pattern. Each car will have four Westinghouse motors, Christiansen air brakes, Sterling safety sand boxes, patent double folding safety steps, latest design malleable seat ends, with curtains that pull to the floor for protection against storms, and some other new appliances. The cars will be about 45 feet in length, and will be finished either in cherry or bird's-eye maple, to be decided later.

The contract for building the substation and power house for the Berkshire company in Housatonic has been let to P. J. Mahoney of Westfield for about $6,000. The building is to be 100x35 feet in size and two stories high. It will accommodate two of the large cars of the company, besides a rotary snow plough.

The basement will contain the machinery, which will consist of two rotary converters of 250 kilowatts each and six kilowatts static transformers. The contractor will begin the work of construction at once, as the contract calls for its completion at the earliest possible date. The Berkshire Street Railway company has filed a second petition with the state railroad commissioners, asking for a hearing on the controlled locations in this city. The first petition asked for a hearing on the protests fled by real estate owners along the proposed line. The board has notified the company that a petition should be made for a hearing on approving the location as granted by the board of aldermen, to which these protests refer.

The company has accordingly done this and, this illegality removed, all seems to be ready for the hearing on December 5th. The Pittsfield company is working quite a force of men on the Jenks hill, above Lanesboro, in order to have the highway in good condition before work is suspended for the winter. The directors have the new order for the entrance of the road to Cheshire village under consideration, which includes the widening of Dean street, but it is thought the franchise will be signed in a few days by the officers of company and the selectmen of the town. The Pittsfield company has received from the state highway commission a decree granting the company a definite location over that section of road for which the state highway was petitioning and which is to be laid out. The commission will have no jurisdiction over the road until the state highway is built.

This action gives the company opportunity to build where the tracks will not have to be disturbed when the state highway is constructed. The Pittsfield people have just closed contract with the Stanley company for a new direct current generator, the first of the kind to be made at the local shops and about 400 kilowatts. A 500-horsepower high pressure engine is also to be ordered. Both the engine and generator are to be used in conmection with the present machinery, and are to be ready for use May 1. The Berkshire company has petitioned the state board of railroad commisstoners for authority to issue its capItal stock of $550,000.

Messrs. R. D. Gillett, Arthur W. Eaton, B.

D. Ris. ing. Franklin Weston, and Thomas D. Peck, the president, treasurer and majority of the board directors, certity that this amount of cash has actually been paid into the treasury of Lawyer Hawkins has been preparing formal order for the acceptance BIG WRIGHT BLOCK Corner North and Summer Streets.

READ CARPETS Extra Super, 47C yd. Brussells, 75c yd. Velvets. 79c yd. BABY CARRIAGES AND GO-CARTS $3.97.

5.97, 6:87 REFRIGERATORS We of the Pittsfield Street Railroad company for admission into the village of Cheshire, under the recent vote of the selectmen of that town to grant the franchise. It is understood there will be no objection on part of the company to accepting the order on the terms recently agreed upon. At Barkerville a petition is in eirculation in the interest of the Berkshire company. The residents of that section signed a petition recently remonstrating against the Berkshire company entering that part of the city over which the Pittsfield company has petidoned. Now work is being done to offset the Pittsfield company's petition.

The national trolley harps, built by the Manock, Russell Slugg company, have been put on several cars of the Pittsfield and North Adams street railroads, and are giving satisfaction. The invention is the work of Henry Heno, a motorman on the extension of. the street railroad, a fusible Dalton, device of considerable merit. A petition, largely signed, from the employes of the Stanley company, asking accommodations on the closed cars for smoking, has been received by the Pittsfield street railway officials, and a decision will be given in a few days. The Berkshire company contractors with 100 men are at work in Lenox laying rails.

The contractors expect that this will be the last piece of work they will do this winter. Two of the 400-horsepower boilers for the Berkshire street railway plant have arrived. Four boilers of the Babcock- type will be installed in the plant. OBITUARY. Dillwyn C.

Bedell died at the House of Mercy, on Thursday afternoon, after an illness of about two months. His health had been poor since spring. About August 1st he went to Richmond, to superintend the erection of some hospital buildings, where the warm climate affected him so that he was obliged to return home a month later. Just before leaving Richmond he sustained a slight shock, followed by a second attack while on his way home. reaching this city he was taken to the home of his nephew, Kelton B.

Miller, but failed so rapidly that two weeks later he was taken to the hospital. About four weeks ago he suffered a fourth shock, since which time little or -no hopes have been entertained of his recovery. Mr. Bedell was 67 years old last August and was born of Quaker ancestry in the town of New Baltimore, Greene county, N. where he lived until 1868, when he removed to this city and actively engaged in the contracting business until about four years ago.

His work was of the best, and a number of first class structures are samples of his skill. He was a man of strong personality and won many friends by his honorable and upright career. He was a lifelong republican and a close reader. er. He is survived by one sister, Mrs.

Joan Gritman, who resides in Iowa, and one daughter, Miss Minnie C. Bedell of this city. The funeral was held on Sunday afternoon, from the home of K. B. Miller, 154 Francis avenue, and interment was made in the Pittsfield cemetery.

Rev. G. G. Johnson of the Baptist church, of which the deceased was a member, officiated. Henry Noble died at his home at the Junction Thursday morning, at the age of 79 years.

Mr. Noble had been a life long resident of this city and was one of Berkshire's successful farmers. He was a progressive, valuable citizen, and a faithful, conscientious gentleman, who possessed a host of friends. His wife was Miss Clarissa Tracey of Hinsdale, who died some two years ago. He is survived by six children, all of whom reside in this city.

They are: Mrs. James H. Butler, and John Walter William Clark and Frank W. Noble. The funeral was held Saturday atternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev.

C. L. Leonard of the Methodist church conducting the service. Interment was in the Pittsfield cemetery. Alexander Girvin died in this city Friday night, after a year's illness from heart trouble, aged 61 years.

The deceased was born in Rochester, N. but most of his life was spent in Albany, where he was well and ably known. He was a locomotive engineer by profession, and served for many years in that capacity. He is survived by a wife and six children. The remains were taken to Albany Monday morning, where the obsequies were held.

Mrs. David Tierney, aged 65 years, an old resident of this city, died Sunday night at her home on Madison avenue, after an extended illness. She is survived. by her husband and three daughters, Mrs. Thomas Mahan, and Misses Mary and Nellie Tierney.

The funeral was held from St. Joseph's church yesterday morning. Mrs. Edmund Deloy, aged 30 years, died Saturday of pneumonia, after a short illness, leaving a husband and six children, the youngest six weeks old. The funeral was held at Notre Dame church Monday morning at 9.30, with burial in St.

Joseph's cemetery. Mrs. Mary Sammon, widow of the late Patrick Sammon, died Friday morning, at her home on View street. She is survived by two daughters and four sons. The funeral was held Monday morning.

ALTERATION WRIGHT'S AND BE Can Save You CHAMBER SUITS $13.97. worth 20.00. $18.98. worth 25.00. $24.87, worth 30.00.

THE WEST-SHORE RANGE IS THE BEST. A $45 Range for 26.97 KILLED WHILE ON DUTY. Fred C. Barker, a B. A.

Employe, Meets Death Near Canaan, N. Y. Fred C. Barker of this city, an electric signalman on the Boston and Albany road, was instantly killed near Canaan, N. Saturday morning by being struck by an engine.

Mr. Barker went out on the 6.55 train as was his usual custom, to look after the signals on his division which lay between this city and Chatham. He had not been feeling well, and had said before leaving home that he hardly felt able to work. It seems that a west bound freight was stalled because of the engine being short of water. The engineer detached his engine and ran over to the east.

bound track and started for Canaan for water. Mr. Barker was walking west on the east bound track, anticipating no danger from behind, when the engine came around a curve suddenly and ran him down. He was instantly killed, his body not being badly mangled. The remains were picked and brought to this city on the noon train, and placed in charge of Wellington Crosier who prepared them for burial.

Mr. Barker, who resided at 129 Circular avenue, was born in Springfield and lived there until 14 years ago, when he came to Pittsfield to take a position in the Terry Clock shop. Two years later he secured the position which he held at the time of his death. He was a valuable employe, being faithful. reliable and capable.

His work was always well performed and he mastered the signal system so thoroughly that no trouble was ever reported on his section. He was a man of genial temperament and was held in warm esteem not only by his business associates and railroad men generally, but by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, to whom his sudden death was a crushing blow, and by his stepmother, Mrs. W. Wendell, and two sisters, Mrs.

Charles Anderson and Miss Ella Barker, the three latter residing in Springfield. Mr. Barker was a a member of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's association, and a delegation from that organization attended the funeral which was held from the late residence, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. G.

G. Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist church, conducted the services, the bearers being W. J. Lloyd and John Mattis of the Veteran Firemen's association, and Norton Schermernorn Edward Fisk, both fellow signalmen of the deceased, on the Boston and Albany road. The interment was in the Pittsfield cemetery.

Many railroad men attended the funeral, and there were numerous floral tributes, notably those from the Veteran Firemen's association and the railroad employes. Rink Open Till January Ist. The Pittsfield Curling cluo has decided to leave the Morningside rink open until January 1st, for the benefit of skaters, after which date the club will have frequent curling matches. It is proposed to arrange games with Albany, the same as last year, and also with other clubs in this section. The club.

has elected the following officers: President, Alexander Kennedy; vice president, J. H. Kelman: secretary, Frank Whittlesey; treasurer, Dr. G. N.

Kinnell: board of managers, W. A. Whittlesey, Kirk and J. Tanner; rink committee, Robert Kirk, Dr. Kinnell and Frank Whittlesey; skips for the year, Alexander Kennedy, J.

H. Robert Kirk; anternates, Dr. Kinnell, J. Tanner and J. F.

Kabl. CLEVELAND, PURI STRENGTH BAKING POWDER This young lady is looking into the baking powder question in a practical way. She will find that; using Cleveland's Baking Powder, and a Cleveland receipt book, she can make cake and rolls finer than the baker's and save half the cost. Besides, she will be sure that they contain no alum and are absolutely pure and wholesome. SALE 257 to 261 NORTH STREET.

CONVINCED Money. PARLOR SUITS $19.87, worth 30.00. $24.98, worth 38 o0. $39.47, worth 60.00. MATTRESSES $2.49.

3.89, 5.97. SPRINGS $1.49, 2.89, 3.98. FIFTEEN YEARS' SERVICE. Chief Nicholson Is Soon to Wear Third Stripe. John Nicholson, chief of the Pittsfield police and captain of Company M.

V. will, on Sunday, December 1, complete his fifteenth year as the head of the police department in this city. The completion of 15 years of service will permit the chief to wear a third service stripe on his full dress uniform. His duties in this capacity have been so ably and so faithfully performed that the Pittsfield police department is regarded as one of the best disciplined and most efficient in this state. John Nicholson is 46 years old and was born in New York city.

He came to Pittsfield when a child, was educated in the public schools, and when 17 years of took a position as clerk in the jewelry store of the late Washington M. Root. where he learned the watch maker's trade. The late George W. Edwards bought the business, and Mr.

Nicholson remained in his employ with great credit ever since. He has until appointed chief of police, December 1, 1886, a position he has held had considerable experience in military- affairs, being a member of the Colby guards, which disbanded in 1878. holding the office of 2d lieutenant for about a year. Mr. Nicholson was connected with the George Y.

Learned Engine company, having held every office in the organization. He is a member of Crescent lodge of Masons, Berkshire Royal Arch chapter, Berkshire commandery, Knights Templar and Pittsfield Bicycle club. CHESHIRE. Mr. and Mrs.

John Place celebrated the twenty-first anniversary of their marriage geat their home Friday evening. About 35 guests were present. Dancing. and games were the amusements of the evening. They were presented with a handsome lamp and a sum of money as a remembrance.

Joseph Stebbins and George King were in court in Adams Monday morning, charged with assault on Bert Sweeney and disturbing the peace. The defendants board with Sweeny and a row occurred over board money. King was fined $25 and Stebbins $15. Mr. and 1 Mrs.

Thomas Cropper have moved to Adams, where they will reside with their daughter, Mrs. Edward Mason. Mr. and Mrs. Cropper have been residents of Cheshire for over 40 years.

A social and sale for the benefit of the Methodist Sunday school, to defray expenses for the annual Christmas tree, was held at the home of Mrs. C. D. Cummings Tuesday evening. Joseph Delmolino won the barrel of flour offered by G.

Z. Dean Son, for guessing the correct number of beans in a bottle. The lucky number was 1,014. Peter Ferguson, who was for some time located in Hudson, N. in the office of the Boston and Albany freight station, was in that town over Sunday.

The ladies of the Un versalist church will hold a Christmas sale and social at une home of Mrs. R. V. -Wood, Tues day evening, December 3d. The union Thanksgiving services will be held in the Baptist church.

Rev. A. B. Wright of Nortn Adams will preach the sermon. The Y.

P. S. C. E. and Baptist Sunday school win hold a Mystery social in the church parlors Monday evening.

Mr. Homer has gone to a Masonic home in Utica, N. Y. He has been stopping at Beechwood for several months. Mrs.

George Campbell of North Adams has been the guest of her parents, Mr. and 1 Mrs. Augustus Tyrrell. Mr. and Mrs.

David Sherwood and three children of Providence, R. are guests at Rev. C. A. Burgess'.

Miss Angie Leonard, who is teacher of F'rench in schools of New Bedford, is home over Thanksgiving. Miss Nannie Reynolds returned Saturday from the Albany hospital, where she has been for treatment. Miss Minnie Grace of Birmingham, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Grace.

Miss Allen, principal of the High school, has gone to her home in Spencer for a few days' stay. Kirke Sanders of Springfield has been the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Sanders. Mr.

and Mrs. H. J. Blood of Pittsfield have been guests of Mrs. E.

F. Blood. Mrs. Fred White and son of North Adams have been guests of friends here. Miss Helen Jenkins of Cushing academy is the guest of Mrs.

D. F. Bucklin. Mrs. Donna Bennett of West Spring.

field has been visiting relatives here. Edward Slater of Greenwich has been visiting in town for a few days. Mrs. Herbert Dean and son have gone to Amesbury to visit relatives. Mrs.

Alfred Lovejoy of Pittsfield is visiting her son, Charles Lovejoy. Mason Cook of Watertown, N. is ill at the home of H. C. Mrs.

P. R. Cole of Lee has been a guest of Mrs. Howard Chilson. Mrs.

Ann Hastings of Denmark has been visiting relatives here. Harry Wells has moved Into the tenement under Dean's hall. A son was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Trask.

Senator G. Z. Dean has been in Boston on business. Mrs. M.

L. Chapman has gone to Rochester, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Davis have gone to Springfield. CENTURY BOX IS SEALED. -at- INTERESTING REUNION AT THE FIRST CHURCH. A Highly Pleasing Program -Address to Posterity--Contents of Century Box. The anual reunion of the First church was held last Thursday evening, and it was made an event of unusual importance; for at this time the "Century Box" was sealed, to be opened by those who shall gather at the annual reunion one hundred years hence.

About 300 members of the church and their friends assembled at the parish house, and nearly a all partook of supper. One of the principal features of the contents of the "Century Box" was the "Address to Posterity," written by William L. Adam, as follows: Dear Brethren and Sisters to be: We hope that you will like to know somewhat of the men, women and children who were your predecessors in 1901. To aid you in knowing us we make this gift to you. In this box we have put many things that will help to bring us before you.

You will see what forms and faces some of us bore; what were the handwritings of many more. Possibly, too, you will notice the queer garments in which we saw fit to go about the streets of Pittsfield. You will find records of our church life and activities. You will see in what building our beloved church was housed. You will take all with our love and good wishes.

We. expect and know that you will be better men and women than we are. better servants of our Lord and Master. May His blessing be upon you and yours, as it has been and is upon us! May Pittsfield be blessed and made more beautiful by the lives that you shall live within it! The idea of this gift originated with Deacon Alexander Kennedy. It was carried out by a committee of which he was the chairman.

The other members of this committee were John M. Stevenson, Miss Elizabeth D. Davis, Miss Jane Austin Russell, Miss Elizabeth W. Hinsdale and Wuliam L. Adam.

This box was the gift of J. Henry Sears. It was sealed up by him in the presence of more than two hundred members of the church, and a few guests, gathered at a supper in the church parlor on the evening of Thursday, November 21st, 1901. It was a beautiful moonlight night, following an early winter's day of sunshine and good sleighing, the snow having fallen on the 14th. Among the other contents of the "Century Box" were the following articles: Book published on the 125th anniversary of the church, 1764-1889.

Pamphlet containing the confession of faith, covenant and list of members published in 1870 and another published in 1881. Report of committee on 'the permanent endowment fund. A number of the weekly church calendars for 1900, and programs for the Easter and, Christmas services. A sermon preached by Dr. Davis on December 30, 1900.

Hymn! book and responsive readings donated by Deacon Alexander Kennedy. Autographs of some of the members of the church, the parish and the Sunday school. A letter from the committee in charge of the Century Box. Reports for 1900 of the treasurer, standing committee, board of deacons, Sabbath school. Photographs of First church, town hall and St.

Stephen's church, the of the church -at- the time of President Garfield's death. Dr. Todd taken in the pulpit, the pastor, Rev. W. V.

W. Davis, D. missionary pastor, Rev. James H. Pettee, D.

French missionary, Rev. Paul Elsesser and his wife, organist, Alfred T. Mason, Deacons Harvey W. Partridge, Alexander Kennedy, William Whittlesey, William L. Adam, William G.

Harding, William D. Goodwin; Mrs. W. V. 1 W.

Davis; clerk of the church, Henry A. treasurer, Henry R. Russell; assessors, James. W. Hull, William C.

Stevenson, James H. Hinsdale; clerk of the parish. John M. Stevenson. Papers concerning the Pilgrim Memorial church.

Copies of the Berkshire Evangel for November 1901; THE PITTSFIELD SUN for November 21st, 1901: tue Pittsfield Evening Journal for. November 21st, 1901; the Berkshire Evening Eagle for November 19th and 21st, 1901. Papers read at the meeting by Robert W. Adam, William G. Harding, John M.

Stevenson. The program of the occasion was interesting, and the large number present enjoyed the event to the fullest extent. Rev. Calkins, the assistant rector, invoked divine blessing, and, after a bountiful collation, the other exercises of the evening were opened by Pastor Davis. He commented on the pleasure of such gatherings and expressed his gratefulness at being permitted to be pastor of such a household.

He also spoke of the loyalty of the children to the church. Letters of regret and of greeting were read by Clerk Brewster. Mr. Brewster was given a glowing tribute by William L. Adam, for his faithful and efficient services as clerk.

"Memories of the Church Fifty Years Ago" was the subject of a brief, but interesting sketch of the church, parish, and memories of half a century ago, delivered Robert W. Adam. A paper on the present condition of the church was read by alliam G. Harding, who alluded to the general prosperity of the church, its membership, which at present is the largest in its history, and the Sunday school. John M.

Stevenson read a paper dealing with the future, which contained some criticism and much helpful advice. Deacon Alexander Kenneay was called upon as the mon who suggested few remarks preparatory to the Box" idea, and a he made a ing of the box. His speech was pleasing and received vigorous applause. William L. Adam read off the list of articles, depositing them in the box.

after which it was sealed. It will rest for a century in the vaults of the Berkshire County Savings bank. Officers Elected. The annual meeting of the South church Sunday school was held Monday evening, when gratifying reports were read, and plans formulated for a children's library and other work mapped out for the coming year. The following officers were elected: Superintendent, Edward Tolman: assistant.

A. A. Fobes: primary superintendent, Mrs. I. C.

Smart: secretary, Miss Helen Francis: treasurer, R. H. Barrett: directors, Dr. I. S.

F. Dodd, Mrs. J. Hemming. Mrs.

Sheldon Andrews, Harry Meyers, Miss Minnie DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEWELRY, ETC. EDGAR R. WHITING, 145 NORTH ST. PITTSFIELD. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hull Quietly Celebrate at Their Home. Mr.

and Mrs. James W. Hull observed the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage Friday evening, at their home on Appleton avenue, by an informal reception to their neighbors and friends. The house was prettily decorated with roses and chrysanthemums and the occasion throughout was one of exceptional pleasure. Among those present were: Robert Adam, Miss Adam, Mrs.

George N. Dutton, Mrs. Judge Colt, George Tucker, the Misses Tucker, De Witt Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. James Hinsdale, Judge Slocum, Dr.

Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Kennedy, Miss Isabel Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore L.

Allen, Rev. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. H.

H. Ballard, Mrs. Zenas Crane, Mr.and Mrs. Charles E. Hibbard, Mr.

and Mrs. William Hall, Miss Hall, Rev. and Mrs. Nickerson, Mrs. Buckingham, Dr.

Colt, William Harding, the Misses Harding, Dr. and Mrs. Swift, Mrs. Whittelsey, Mr. and Mrs.

William Stevenson. Mr. land Mrs. Hull were married in this city, the celebration taking place in the Plunkett house on East street, the early home of Mrs. Hull, who was Miss Helen Plunkett, daughter of the late Thomas F.

Plunkett. Rev. Henry Neil performed the ceremony. During the quarter century of wedded life Mr. and Mrs.

Hull have taken a prominent interest in the social and business life of the city. Mr. Hull, who came to Pittsfield in 1865, is at present secretary and treasurer of the Berkshire Life Insurance company and one of the directors of the Pittsfield Electric Street Railway company. Evening Schools. Inspector Charles A.

Dam of North Adams was in this city Tuesday, looking up the mater of nigat schools, which were recently discontinued, owing to small attendance aLe finds that the is rather indefinite as to chia Li.e length of the schools shall be continued in cities and towns. He has one or two cases where towns thus far are opening these schools, and if the schools are not opened before January their lack of attention to the law will be reported for prosecution. Mr. Dam says he finds less illiteracy in Pittsfield in proportion to its size than in any other town or city, and there are but few persons of the prescribed. age who can neither read nor write.

Model Governor's Model Rule. Governor W. Murray Crane of Massachusetts was invited -to be present at the meeting in Boston Sunday evening, when John E. Redmond and other Irish leaders spoke on Ireland's future. In response Governor Crane gave the use of his name as vice president, but added: "Since holding my present position I have made it a rule to reserve all my Sundays for rest and association with my family, and this rule I have invariably followed." A model governor's model Congregationalist.

Fictitious Checks Received. Some of the local banks are annoyed by checks, mainly for small amounts, sent to them for collection, which are drawn over fictitious names, and have to be returned. It is thought this is largely work of mischiefmakers. who get blank checks kept thee outside on the desks in the waiting rooms, and it is possible that in the future these banks will have to te kept inside and furnished to custom ers 11 request. Delightfully Entertained.

The Misses Frances Bruce, Frances Colt, Helen Ferrey, Katharine Peck. Dorothy Weston and Sue Wu.ctiesey gave a private hop last evening at Wendell hall annex, which was attended and thoroughly enjoyed by a large number of their invited friends. The young ladies proved themselves deligntful entertainers. Delicious refreshments were served. The music for the dancing was furnished by Waugh.

Purchased New Pacer. John L. Mallett, the well known own er of Brown Heels and Oxford Chimes, has added a new one to his stable, the green pacer, Lackawanna. This is a young horse without a mark, and one that will lead the procession down the Speedway next winter. This horse is also entered with Mr.

Mallett's other horses in all the big stake events in the grand circuit the coming season. -Albany Argus. Officers of Canton Pittsfield. Canton Pittsfield, I. 0.

0. which was recently reorganized, held its annual election of officers Friday evening, with the following result: Captain, George E. Cain; lieutenant, George E. Chapman; ensign, John C. Sargent; clerk, E.

H. Seagraves; accountant, F. I. Drake. They will be installed at the meeting the second Friday in Decem- Japanese mills run day and night, the shifts changing at noon and midnight.

Most of the mill workers are children LONGEST IN THE WORLD. Stanley Company's Power Transmit sion Line in California. The Stanley Manufacturing company's 184 mile power transmission line, established in California, and which President Perrine has recently inspected, still attracts the attention of the scientific world. The following appears in the New York Post: The longest electric power transmis sion line in the country and probably in the world, up to two and one-halt years ago was that from the San Bernardino mountains, eighty miles to Los Angeles, Cal. Now there has been opened a line from the Upper Yuba river, In the same state, to Oakland, a distance of 140 miles, while, by a connection to San Jose, power is acttemporary ually carried 184 miles.

A double pole line has been built, and at the Straits of Carquiner the current is carried on a suspended span 4427 feet long which, according to the Engineering News, is the "longest singlet span of cable ever erected." The power, too, is transmitted at the surprisingly high presof from to 60,000 volts, an achievement which the same autherity regards as "an engineering precedent of great interest." The effective head of water at the principal one of the three power stations is 695 feet, the machinery now installed is capable of delivering 17,000 horse power, and water is available for 13,000 horse power more. This enterprise, by which mountain stream 142 miles distant is made to propel the street cars of Oakland and otherwise to serve the people of that city and of other intermediate points, appeals to the popular mind. First Edition Large. William Stearns Davis has received notice from his publishers, McMillan that the first edition of his book, "God Wills It," is about three times larger than. the first edition of his Friend of The sale in this city has been and those who have read both books say that "God Wills It" is superior to its predecessor, New Haven Strike Is Off.

The New York. New Haven and Hartford strike is off, and freight is again being regularly received in this city. Special trains have been made up from all possible points to faeilltate the handling of freight, enormous quantities of which had collected in the various depots. Child Badly Burned. Theresa, the three-year-old daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Jacobs of Maple street, is suffering from burns received Thursday afternoon. She was playing around a bonfire when her clothing caught fire. The flames were extinguished by throwing the child into a nearby brook. Contract Let.

J. J. Prindeville of South Framingham has been awarded the contract for the new brick building for the pump ing station machinery and a screenhouse at the city lot off Pomeroy avenue, for the sewage disposal plant. The price is $9,548. Work will be commenced on Monday.

NEWS OF THE COUNTY. William Murray of North Adams was struck by a train at 7 o'clock Saturday night, at the east end of Hoosae tunnel, and received injuries from which he died at 9.30. He leaves a wife. Herbert Cheesbro was struck and instantly killed by a Boston and Maine passenger train at Blackinton, between North Adams and Williamstown, early Tuesday evening. Mr.

Cheesbro was about 40 years of age and unmarried. Asserted Cure For Smallpox. The following statement 'has been. bobbing up in the press occasionally for twenty years or more. It is reproduced without indorsement.

Even not so efficacious as it is claimed to be, the remedy is at least simple and harmless: A correspondent writes to the Indian Witness, India: "I am willing to risk my reputation as a public man if a case of smallpox cannot be cured In three days simply by the use of cream of tartar. One ounce of cream of tartar dissolved in a pint of hot water, drunk intervals when cold, is a certain, never remedy. It has car ed thousands, never leaves a mark, norer causes blindness, and avoids tedious lingering. It may also be used to purlfy the blood." War On The Mustache Berlin newspapers have been making good copy out of a semi-serious ogitation recently inaugurated in Berlin by women against mustache beard habit. These women rebel against men wearing such adornments, and declare they are relics of barbarism.

The kaiser's barber WAS interviewed on the subject, and unhesitatingly declared that as long as the ruler of Germany continued to set this fashion, all the women in Germany could not induce the best of the men to go clean shaven. He said that the beardless face had come to stand for cab drivers and butlers. -London Express. ber. ber.

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