Connecticut western news., 1908-04-23


 recently graduated from the West Point Military Academy, and was assigned to serve in the Philippine Islands, has been transferred to a regiment which leaves for Cuba about the middle of May. He visited friends in Wesleyan University last week.
 A Republican caucus will be held in the Town Hall, on Saturday, April 18th, at two clock, for the purpose of electing delegates to the republican state con- vention to be held in Hartford, May 9th and 9th, and also for the purpose of electing a town committee for the en- suing two years.
 Miss Ella Langs accompanied the Canaan ladies to Sharon Tuesday even- ing and played in Breezy Point the part of "Fantine." the French maid in place of Mrs. R. D. Peirce, who was de- tained at home. And those who have attended home talent dramas in Canaan need not be assured that she did it we'll. Ashes Wanted.
 It is fortunate and convenient cir cumstance for Canaanites that state road construction is in progress just now. Considerable filling in is neoes- sary and in the absence of other ma terial, coal ashes from dozens of back yards has been drawn by the town teams to point near the Blackberry h,.1
 New Milford was Outclassed
 The New Milford basket ball team came to Canaan last Wednesday even ing to do battle with the Canaan boys and Canaanites expected to witness good game. They were disappointed, however, as the New Milford boys were clearly outclassed and Canaan won the game easily by score of 36 to Il and could have made the victory much more decisive had they been so in- clined.
 A New Launch
 For several months Perrine Stanton has been engaged 'at odd times" in the construction of a gasoline launch and on Saturday it was launched on the Housatonic river. It is 20 feet in length, is equipped with six horse power engine and is said to be "scooter" 1 Fully half the launches on the river are home made crafts or converted row boats. Alfred Caldwell also has a launch in process of construction.
 Hotel Guests
 Among those who registered at The Canfield during the past few days are: J. L. Robbins, Pittsfeld; Miss Evans, New York; William Skarstron, New York; O. O. Johns and wife. Danbury; J. J. O'Brien, Boston; G. 1. Roberts, jr. New Rochelle; E. J. Cullen, New { York; J. O. Brennan. Lakeville; T. w. Moses, Norfolk; Miss Moses, Norfolk; J. J. Doyle, Maspeth, l.. l.; Mrs. Edw. J. Willett. New York; A. J. Toilette, 4 Winsted.
 1 Work at "Point of Rocks"
 The force who are at work on Church street state road have made most excel lent progress during the past ten days. Considerable blasting has been done at and near the point of rocks and tons of stone have been loosened. Messrs Van Deusen, Adams and their assistants are taking every preeaution against damage to persons or property and thus far not the slightest injury has resulted from the blasts. When completed the re- moval of this objectionable projection of rocks will constitute one of the greatest improvements to the streets in Canaan in recent years.
 To Switch off Fly
 A horse attached to one of Bullock Felten 6 Co.'S. delivery wagons started suddenly from Mrs. Dempsey's resi- dence Monday afternoon and headed for the store, via the railroad track. The animal was stopped by A. J. Wiggles- worth force after it had run short distance. The wagon and horse were unharmed. The groceries remained in the wagon and werH ur&armed with the exception of a quantity of molasses which ran out to see what the matter was. Why the horse chose the railrord route is not known but it is presumed he ran down the track to switch off a fly.
 Departure of Rev. Wallace
 Rev. T. R. Wallace and family left Friday for their future home in Mt. Kisco, N. Y, to which place he was re-  gently assigned by the Methodist con- ference. Canaan regrets the departure of this talented clergyman and his family and they regret leaving. Ca naan congratulates the Mt. Kisco Methodists on having obtained a preacher of MT. Wallace's calibre to oc- cupy their pulpit. The Mount Kisco church is a large, attractive structure and the average attendance ranges from 25O to 300 people. THE NEWS joins | with Canaanites in general in wishing