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Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
TWO IMPORTANT ~r1sDs.n

Professor Hanson of the South Da- ent acting as special agent for the United States department of agricul- ture, has lately reported to Secretary Wilson two discoveries along the line of new plants that give promise of be- ing both practical and valuable to the agricultural interests of the country. One Is a variety of Irish potato which he has run across far up in Labrador times the amount of alcohol that can be got from the ordinary varieties. Should this variety prove all that is hoped 1t will be of inestimable value, particularly in view of the passage of the denatured alcohol bill, which re- moved tax of S2.07 per gallon from all alcohol made unfit for use as a beverage. The second find" consists in the discovery of new type of alfal- fa In the bleak stretches of northern Siberia, which he claims is very hardy and admirably adapted to all the north ern states and particularly those in which arid or semiarid conditions pre- vail. The discovery of this alfalfa is possessed of more than usual interest because of the fact that Professor Hanson made an attempt to get 1t year ago, but due to the lateness of the season was unsuccessful and was badly frozen In the attempt This year, however, he made another trial and has sent word to Secretary Wilson that he has succeeded in getting seed of this hardy alfalfa and Is on his way home with them. The service which this doughty specialist has already ren- dered to the cause of agriculture is great, and the two discoveries mention ed bid fair to be among the most i'm portant.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
THE GRANGE
 Conducted by J. ". DARROW. Chatham. N Y. Rsss Correspondent Neu Fork Stote
 GruflOe
THE QUESTION OF TAXATION
National Grange For Tariff Revision and Collateral Inheritance Tax.

National GranHe For Tar1h Revision
 and Collateral Inheritance Tax.
 The committee on taxation of the national grange submitted an extend ed report at the recent meeting of the national grange at Denver, In which these recommendations were made:
 That whenever any of our man. ufactories are using the tariff laws to enable them to sell their surplus prod ucts in foreign markets at a less price than they are sold at home, thereby making our own people pay more for their goods by reason of competition being prohibited, we demand the re vision of those laws along the lines that will prevent such abuses. Under present conditions 1t is impossible to reach certain classes of property for taxable purposes, and under the laws as they exist today hundreds of mil lions of dollars worth of property pay virtually no tax at all; therefore, if 1t cannot be done otherwise, we favor changing the constitution of the Unit ed States in order that a graduated in- come tax law may be enacted. which we believe to be one of the most just and equitable of laws, as it enables a tax to be placed upon property that en- tirely escapes at the present time.
 We would advocate that all laws for the assessment of taxes In all the
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24

GRANGE states of the Union be made uniform in so far as the manner of assessment and the basis of value are concerned. Then we would be rid of q large amount of tax lodging by reason of property being shifted from one state to another. It would remove the prac- tice of competition among states in se- curing manufactures by reason of ex- emptions so freely made under pres ent conditions and would in no way prevent the development or establish ment of manufacturing plants. If It had never been, there would have been as many manufactures as at present and states would not have towns at auction every day, as at present With laws enacted along these lipes as a basis, we believe 1t would not be as hard as at present to secure substan- tially equity and justice in the distribu- ton of the tax burdens. Property is property, and we believe everything that is classed as property should be taxed as such. Therefore we favor a collateral inheritance tax law.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
VALUE OF NEATNEss.

It is worth while remembering that just in the same way that many fruit and vegetable products bring higher price when put in attractive shape for the market so Is 1t true that the farm or town property will fetch a better price if 1t Is kept in neat and attrac- tive shape. A friend who has moved several times in the past twelve years tells us that he has always made good money by buying run down places and fixing them up with moderate ex- penditure for carpenter work, paint and general overhauling and cleaning up. Not only Is the value of run down place doubled by such treatment, but the satisfaction which one gets out of living In place that Is kept shipshape more than repays the cost of maintenance
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
MICHIGAN STATE GRANGE.
An Able Address Made by State Mas
 ter George B. Horton.

An Able Address Made by State Mas
 ter George B. Horton.
 Michigan is one of the live grange states of the Union and always has a good report to make of itself at its an nual meetings. State Master Horton in his annual address said that there were 75O subordinate granges, with over 45, 900 members in the state, holding i'll the aggregate about 10000 meetings annually. He referred with justifiable pride to the achievements of the grange in that state, with particular reference to the subject of equal taxation and for pure food legislation. He also referred to what had been accomplished for good roads, farm forestry, direct legis- lation and other questions of public in- terest. He counseled great wisdom in preventing the grange organization from being illegltimately used ito fur ther interests which in time may rise to master us and to turn the grange from its real lines of usefulness"
 We have nowhere seen better state ment of the position which the grange should take on public questions than that from the following paragraph fl, MT. Horton's annual address:
 The grange occupies a unique position in the social. educational, economic and political affairs of our state. It's chief function Is to discuss and influence or to create public sentiment for or against, as its wisdom in council may dictate It discusses schools and outlines plans with out entering in upon the actual perform ance of conducting schools. It encourages better farming, improved stock, cereals. fruits, etc, without as an organization going into the actual financial operations of experiments and demonstrations. We encourage political economy, integrity and just legislation without organizing or becoming political party to carry out our ideas. We strive to influence the public mind so intelligence. justice and progress shall guide the conclusions and acts of the people.
 Hon. George B. Horton was re-elect- ed master by an overwhelming major ity. The next meeting of the state grange will be held at Saginaw.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
INDIAN LANDS.

One of the last of the really valua ble tracts of Indian lands to be thrown open for settlement Is familiarly known as the "big pasture" and com prises some 5OO,OOO acres of the most fertile land in Oklahoma and Is located near Lawton, in Cado, Comanche and Kiowa counties. Of the area mention cd 25,OOO acres are in timber, the rest being rolling prairies and admirably adapted to all forms of agriculture. The sale, which Is expected to take place In a short time, will be con- ducted on the auction plan, the lands going to the highest bidders. None of the land offered can be sold for less than 8 per acre, while 1t Is expected that the best will go at from $25 to $35. The fund derived from the sale of the land Is to be kept in trust by the government, the Indians living on the tract at the time of the sale to re- celve 4 per cent interest on the same. There will be 3,200 quarters to be homesteaded, the minimum length of residence being fourteen months. One fifth of the purchase price Is paid down, the remainder to be advanced in four annual instaIlments.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
uNsOuND CATTLE.

The section of the recently enacted federal pure food law which requires a certificate from each shipper that animals which he offers for transpor tation are sound and healthy and fit for human food has resulted in a prac- tical cessation of the shipping of dis eased animals to the packing house centers. It was but natural that, hav- ing no end of diseased animals palmed off on them as O. K., the packers should try to work just as many of them as possible off on to the public in the shape of finished meat products. The case mentioned serves to nicely illus trate the truth that to purify a stream one should seek its source. 1t is quite patent that, operating as it does, the law will tepd to discourage farmers and stock raisers from allowing to grow to maturity animals which from its very terms cannot be accepted by railroad companies for transportation and are therefore unmarketable.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
Tn MemOriam

Wheras, God in His infinite wisdom has seen fit to call our friend and brother. Robert P. Pendleton from his labors to the reward that awaits the faithful
 Resolved that we ever cherish in our hearts the memory of the faithful life he had lived that it may be benefit to us who are left to mourn his loss.
 Resolved, That we as Patrons deeply mourn the loss of an efficient member whose example was worthy of imitation. Resolved, that the Grange and Church have lost an earnest member and his family devoted husband and father. Resolved, That we tender our deep sympa- thy to the bereaved family in their hour of aff1iction and that our Charter be draped in mourning for thirty days and that a page of our record be dedicated to his memory. a copy of this resolution be placed thereon and a copy be sent to the CONNECTICUT WESTERN NEWS, also copy be transmitted to the bereaved family.
 H. P. MORSE
 M. c. DEAN
 Falls Village, Jan. 12, 1907.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
CTATE OF CONNECTICUT, District ot

CTATE OF CONNECTICUT, District of O Sharon. Probate Court, Jan. Is 1907
 Estate of Joel c. Whitford late of Sharon in said District deceased
 The Executor having exhibited his Administration account to this Court for allowance it is
 ORDERED, that the 31st of January 1907 at o'clock forenoon at the Probate office in Sharon be and the same is assigned for hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate and this court directs the Executor tc cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place by publishing this culation in said District and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign post in the town of Sharon where deceased last dwelt at least five days before said time assigned.
 LAWRENCE VAN ALSTYNE, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
RESTRICT OF SHARON ss., Probate

RESTRICT OF SHARON ss., Probate lt Court, January 21, 1907.
 Estate of Thomas Costigan late of Sharon in said District.
 Upon the application of Joseph J. Ryan, estate belonging to said estate be sold as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in sharon in said Distri t on the 3lst day of January A. D. 1907 at two clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and tho time and place of hear ing thereon, by publishing the same once in some newspaper having a a copy thereof on the public sign-post in the town of Sharon in said District, at least five days before said hearing.
 LAWRENCE VAN ALsTYNE, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
ENTERTAINMENT FABRICATION.

There Is perhaps no phase of work which the federal government Is doing for the agricultural interests of the country that possesses a greater meas ure of fascination and interest, yet at the same time gives promise of more substantial returns, than that connect ed with the several irrigation projects which are the outgrowth of bill pass cd by congress and signed by Presi- dent Roosevelt early in the summer of 1902. Tn a letter from the president, who,was the moving spirit in this new line of endeavor, both from the stand point of initiative and sustained en- couragement, read before the national irrigation congress held in Boise, Ida, early in September of this year, inter 'estfng data are given relative to the progress of the work. The reclamation service, which consists of more than 400 skilled engineers and experts in various lines, has been organized and is handling the work rapidly and eff fectively. Construction Is at present already we'll advanced on twenty-three irrigation projects In the arid portions of several western states and terri tories. Over 100000 acres of land have been laid out for irrigation, and 1f this number 200, 900 acres are al- ready under ditch, 800 miles of canals and ditches and 3O,OOO feet of tunnel have been completed, while 16,OO0OO0 cubic yards of earth and 100000 cu- bic yards of rock have been moved Detailed topographic surveys have been made, covering 10000 square miles of territory within which tA, reclamation work Is located, and 20.0OO miles of level lines have been run. Six hum dred buildings, including offices and sleeping quarters for the workmen, have been built by the reclamation service and contractors, while 10000 men and about 5000 horses are at work. Those in charge estimate that it will require $40,OO0OOO to put the different enterprises on a revenue pro- fucing basis, and 1t Is estimated that this amount will be available in the shape of receipts from the sale of pub lie lands during the period of 19O1-08. This purpose of the government in giv- ing aid to these enterprises Is not, in the presidents language, ito make money, but to make homes," and ev cry precaution possible will be taken to limit the amount of land which can be held by one, family to that which Is necessary to comfortably support it. In view of the past And present ex- perience of the government in its diff ferent land disbursement enterprises the warning mentioned Is most time ly and one that should by all means be needed. While the various irriga- ton projects are far from finished, enough has been accomplished to in- dicate that the benefit to be derived from putting them into operation will be of almost inestimable value to the home seeker and settler and that here tofore barren wastes will as result be made to ''bud and blossom as the rcse~
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
Taxpayers

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of the town of Canaan that the Board of Relief will meet and be in session at the Town Rooms in said town of Canaan on the first day of February and thereafter as may be necessary, not later than the. las { day of February.
 ORvILLE HosFoRD Board
 ELsoN J. HoRNBECK of
 ARTHUR F. GIBBS Relief. Dated, Falls Village, Conn Jan. Is, 1907.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
THE 1MpRoyEmENr SEASON.

The winter season Is one in which the farmer should try to take advan- tage of some of the numerous short courses that are offered by his state agricultural college. They include one and two week courses in stock judging and feeding, horticulture, special courses In the study of soils and soil fertility, etc, any one of which it would pay the farmer to Attend. The winter is the season of slack work, and every opportunity of the kind men, toned should be taken advantage of by some member of the family. The prac- tical value of the information thus ob- tained will more than pay for the ex- pense enta11ed.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
nIsTRICT OF CORNWALL. ss. Pro

D bate Court, January 2lst, 1907.
 Estate of Horace c. Hart late of Corn wall in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of Walter l.. Hart Executor on said estate praying that an order of sale of all the real estate belonging to said estate may be granted by said Court as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-T That said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Cornwall in said District, on the End day of February A. D. 1907 at one o'clock in the afternoon. and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same once in some news paper having a circulation in said District and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of Cornwall in said District nearest where said land lies.
 GEORGE c. HARRISON, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
RESTRICT OF CANAAN, ss., Probat

Court. December r, 1906,
 Estate of Jenson Emmons late of North Canaan in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited ana allowed six months from the date hereof. for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts. properly attestcd, within said time, will be debarred a re- covery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to FRANK J. EMMoNs, Administrator. East Canaan, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
No. 8511- TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

No. S511-
 TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Offioe of Comptroller of the Currency
 Washington, D. O., January fl, 1907. WHEREAS, By satisfactory evidence pre- sented to the undersigned it has been made to appear that The Canaan National Bank " in the Village of Canaan, in the County of Litchfield and State of Connec- ticut. has complied with all the provisions of the Statutes of the United States, re- quired to be compiled with before an association shall be authorized to com mence the business of Banking:
 NOW THEREFORE, I, Thomas P. Kane, Deputy and Acting Comptroller of the Currency, do hereby certify that "The Canaan National Bank" in the Village of Canaan. in the County of Litchfield and State of Connecticut, is authorized to com mence the business of Banking as pro- vided in Section Fifty-one-hundred-a and sixty-nine of the Revised Statues of the United States.
 l~-~ In testimony whereof witness SEAL my hand and seal of office this t0@) fourteenth day of January, 1907.
 T. P. KANE,
 Deputy and Acting Com
 troller of the Currency.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
Notice

Notice is hereby given to the taxpayers of Town of North Canaan that the Board of Relief will be in session at the Town Hall, North Canaan, Conn. on the first day of February 1907 and adjourn from time to time, during said month. to such dates as may seem advisable, to perform such duties as may come before them as Board of Relief.
 D. W. MANvEL
 A. A. LAWRENCE
 GEORGE RoOD Canaan, Conn, Jan. 17, 1907.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
Legislative Committee.

The following have been elected as the national grange legislative con- mittee for the ensuing year: N. J. Bach elder, New Hampshire; Aaron Jones, Indiana; E. B. Norris, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
LEGAL NOTICES

D bate Court, Dec. s7th, 1906.
 Estate of Ruth Miner late of Cornwall in said District deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recov- cry. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to ROYAL K. SoUTHwICK. Administrator. F. O. address Cornwall, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24

It is pretty safe to say that well ad- justed storm windows will pay for themselves during a period of two years simply in the amount of fuel saw ed, letting pass entirely the question of physical comfort involved.
Connecticut western news., 1907-01-24
SAVING THE FIRST s1oo.

There's many a young fellow with out family responsibility perhaps, but hard working and industrious. who lives from year to year in a hand to mouth condition, spending all and sometimes more than his liberal wages as fast as he earns them, who might effect a transformation in his own financial condition by making super
 human effort to lay by $1OO in his local bank. While not so in every case, it Is quite likely to be true that if fellow saves $1OO the rest comes much more easily, for 1t is in saving this first sum that the habit of saving is formed, and that's the rub. We have in mind in way of illustrating this point the case of young man who for a period of years didn't save cent from the wages he earned, and, If we remember correctly, he was boarding at home during most of this time, so his keep didn't cost him much. Two or three years ago a friend talked him into the scheme of loaning him his wages in small amounts, $5 and $10, on which the friend was willing to pay 8 per cent interest. This not only stopped the leak, but formed the beginning of a habit of saving that has persisted until today the young man in question has in the neighborhood of $1,OO0 ont at interest and Is now looking around with view to making a permanent investment of 1t in land or other prop erty. There are thousands of young fellows in the condition of the one in question for whom saving of the first $1O0 would prove an equal boon.
 KEEP THE CHILDREN AT SCHOOL.
 While occasions may arise when 1t is an absolute necessity that children should stay out of school to assist in the home or farm work, 1t Is a prac- tice that should be discouraged as much as possible. Youth, with its op- portunities for improvement and edu- cation, comes but once, and if these are neglected the boy or girl sustains a loss that Is seldom made good In later years. Much of the present care lessness on the part of parents In this matter Is due to the fact that they see a quick and definite return from the manual labor of the child and do not realize that the returns from an educational investment are spread out over all the remaining years of the child's life, but are none the less substantial and real on that account
The Washington herald., 1907-05-05
QUERIES.

115. BEDINGER.- anything definite
known concerning the origin OF the Bed
niger family? 4. A 3.
lis. ALLERTON.-Plea give me, II
possible. the names of the children Of
Isaac Allerton, whose father came over
in the MayfloweT. r. r. A
III. DUPONT shall be greatly obliged
il you, or any Of your readers, can give
me the names Of the immediate ancestors
of the late Admiral S F. Dupont G. ).
rs DIGGS.-Have you any information
that viii enable you to tell me who was
the founder of the Diggs family In Amer
lea, whence he came, and how many
children he had? NJ {. u.
Ile WORAIELEY.-Can you give ne
any facts concerning the ancestry Of
Ralph WormeIey, Of Virginia, who was
born in 1874. died in 1896 and is said 10
have married Eleanor TayIoe, daughter
OF John Tayloe. of Mount Airy?'
c. W.