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Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
ASHLEY FALLS

The Ladies Home Circle of the Con- gregatiOnal church will serve a supper III the chapel Thursday from o'cl0cK through the evening and it Is expected that there will be very large atteu- dance Besides the regular supper be- ing served, there will be tables with fancy articles and home made candy which will probably net a neat sum.
 MT. and Mrs. w. L. Van Deusen at tended the funeral of Mrs. Amantha Null, which was held in Canaan Mon day morning at II o'clock. Mrs. Null was a grandmother of MT. and Mrs. Van DeuSen.
 MT. and R. P. Lee were among those from this village who attended the fun eral of Miss Frances Fields which was held i'll Sheffield Monday. Mr.. L. E. Scoville and Mrs. Thomas Heaton called on relatives i'll Lakeville Tuesday.
 George H. Brewer took business trip to Torrington last week where he pur- chased 9 head of cattle and they ar rived at this village Saturday of last week.
 The regular weekly prayer meeting was held last evening at the residence of Rev. Charles Landon.
 A very interesting meeting of the local society of Christian EndeavOr was held Sunday evening and 1t was taken up mostly by a cOnsecratiOn service. The meeting was i'll charge of Miss Jennie Albert.
 There were many from this village who atttended the funeral of Miss Frances Fields ill Sheffield Monday af ternOon. She was very well known i'll this vicinity as she resided in this part of the country for several years.
 Mir and Mrs. William Beattie called on relatives in Hartford Monday.
 Miss Magic Clark, who formerly re- sided ill this village, arrived in New York Tuesday from Naples. She and friends have been touring different parts of Europe for several weeks and Miss Julia Roraback received q post card from Miss Clark the early part of thls week. She and her party of friends were pas sengers, on their return trip, of the steamer, Berlin.
 MT and Mrs. Harry Tallerday visited friends ill Great Harrington Saturday.
 E. c. Perkins has moved from the Brewer tenement into the German place. 1t is understood that MT. Perkins Is to keep old bachelors hall in this new abode.
 Mrs. Julia F. Roraback was the guest of friends ill Great Harrington Satur- day.
 The date for the Ladies' Aid annual fair has been definitely decided upon now. and It is to be held ill the church parl0rs Friday evening. Dec. r. Supper will be served from o'clock until and there will also be sale of fancy articles and home made candy.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
AMENIA UNION

The wintry weather has started in early this year before people are really ready and prepared.
 Rev. MT. Forte was not here last Sun day and will also be absent next Sunday, but he is expected the 18th to remain over the holidays.
 We are sorry to lose the family of Col $. L. Brlngh, who moved to Amenia last week. Mir. Lloyd who has bought the farm has taken possession.
 Mrs. Edward Johnson and little daughter are spending the week with her parents, k. K. Dean.
 Next Friday evening in the Grange is election of officers.
 Ralph Woodward has been absent from home few days
 Miller Pratt is to spend the winter south.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
ONE WEAK SPOT
MOST CANAAN PEOPLE HAVE A WEAK PART AND TOO OFTEN IT'S
 THE BACK.

Everyone has a weak spot.
 Too often it's a bad back
 Twinges follow every sudden twist.
 Dull achings keeps up, day and night.
 Tells you the kidneys need help
 For backache is really kidney ache.
 A kidney cure is what you need.
 Deans Kidney Pills cure sick kidneys.
 Cure backache and urinary ills.
 Good proof i'll the following statement.
 H. E. Whitney, 22 Curtice St., Win sted, Conn.,. says: II suffered for some time from pains iu my back and kidneys, especially severe when I attempted to stoop or lift. I could not rest we'll and arose ill the morning feeling lame and tired. A friend finally advised me to try Doan's Kidney Pills and procured a supply. The use of three boxes com pletely cured me and although seven years have since passed, have had no return of my former trouble"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name Doan's - and take no other
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
Mysterious Lenruara.

Without stopping to discuss whether leG1l phrascology is not at least us cr::-Dtic as tat C3oI by doctors or i2. si@t,ng on the fact that cve-y science m;ct h9vo V h2t the toilers iI other fields of nte-lectual labor call Il jar gon" of it's own we freely admit that there is in medical terminology good deal not only of bad Greek. but of needless mystery. - British Medical Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
EAST CANAAN

East Canaan Grange will hold its annual election of officers next Monday evening, December B. It is expected that all of the present officers will be ready to give their reports for the past year.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09

We have never shown as large a variety before-lots of new toys, electric toys. FOto- scope-shows any picture on a screen, for oil or electricity. Dolls, Dishes, Beds, Games, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
c. L. Parsons & Sons
 CANAAN. CONN.

Christmas cheer floats from every corner of our store and bids you WELCOME.
 NEW GOODS EVERYWHERE
Connecticut western news., 1909-12-09
China

Real China, Haviland and hand decorated Japanese cups and saucers, bread and butter plates, cracker juars, odd pieces 25c to $4.OO.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
STATE MAY GET
THE TROLLEY Line
Promoters Talk Of Establish.
ing Road and Generating
Power by Water

DOVER, Del, April 5-While tho
State aid for trolleys bill was de-
teated in the Senate after passage ia
the House, there are possibilities that
teh entire peninsula may get electric
power and rapid transit. Philadelphia
and Salisbury promoters have been at
work for three weeks in the principal
Of the peninsula with engineers
and inspectors preparing a plan by
which three electric power houses
could be distributed through the penin-
sula and operated by water power ad-
jacent TO some Of the heavy running
streams of the Eastern Shore.
The inspectors estimate that the
Choptank has a generating power OF
$50 horse and the TucSahoe OF 250. The
Chester is smaller, but in some inclined
places would furnish 100 horse.
The promoters will procure a char
ter here under the name OF the PENN
sula Electric Company. How much
further they will go is problematicaI
but they declare that they can con-
meet EilSton. Perryville. Easton. st
Michaers. Trappe. oxford, Galena
Chestertown, Rock Hall. Massey. Clay
ton, Dover. Townsend. Middletown
Salisbury, Cambridge. Crieheld. Snow
Hill, North East, Denton. Ridgely
Greensboro. Goldsboro. Hillsboro. Cen
treville. Sudlersville. Barclay. Church
Hill. Crumpton. Queenstown, Winches-
ter and Love Point.
IT is estimated that the use of water
power and turbines would reduce the
cost of generating electric power three
fourths.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
THEATRICAL
THE GARRIcK

The Garrick announces what looks like
a good show for this week. headed as It
is by John r. Hymer and his company
Of ten people in that successful comedy
creation "The Devil and Tom Walker"
AS a sure cure for the blues vaudeville
has offered nothing in many a day quite
so effective. The act has Just come out
OF New York after a run Of twelve weeks.
The Plerrotts. one OF the hits at the
house before Christmas, viii be seen here
again much to the satisfaction OF the
patrons OF that playhouse. Roberta Keen
and her Ten Biliikens constitute a novelty
feature which will prove OF especial in
terest to the children. Bush and Peyser,
athletic eccentricities; Richly Craig IN his
novel Phonograph comedy stunt; Jordan
Brauneck and Chiluta. In Tom Katz'
Night Out:" The overing Trio, three
clever juveniles. and the Klnetograph
complete the bill for this week.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
SUSSEX SWAMPS
TO BE DRAINED
DR.. Frank M. Gum. OF Frank.
ford, Expects to Reclaim
5000 Acres

FRANKFORD, Del. April 5-With
a tract of 5000 acres, which is now
utterly useless. DR.. Frank NJ. Gum. Of
Frankford, believes he has a fortune IN
his grasp. and will begin at once 10
convert Il into fertile truck EARNS.
The tract is located on what Is
known as the Cypress Swamp, now a
wet, low spongy area, which most men
are afraid TO enter Many lives have
been lost in the swamp and many per-
sons have been lost for days to be
rescued half starved and exhausted.
The erstwhile swamp will be drained
and turned into farms A government
expert has looked over the tract and
pronounced the plan feasible. The
land has been surveyed and DR.. Gum
has bought out the rights OF former
Congressman Henry W. Houston. OF
Mlllsboro: Dr. c. r. Layton, OF GEORGE
town.; and Dr. McCabe and Henry
williams of Selbyville.
The plan is to dig n canal 70 drain
the swamp into the new canal that
Maryland people are cutting near Ber-
lin into the Pocomoke River. In con-
junction with DR.. Gum. Congressman
Burton. OF Lewes; the Levy Court OF
this county and the Town Commits
sioners have all become interested and
an effort will be made to place the
matter before Congress.
The work OF reclamation will begin
In the spring. In connection with the
investigations an examination has also
been made of the Pocomoke River In
MARYLAND. from Snow Hill to the Del
aware line, as a possible outlet for the
drainage
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
FIERCE CANNES.
The WoIhsh Dogs Of Newfoundland
and Labrador,

The WoIfish Dogs Of Newfoundland
and Labrador.
On the extreme northern coast Of New
foundland. as well as on Labrador, the
fishing villages and settlements are all
situated in the harbors and creeks
along the seashore. In the summer all
Accommodation with the various
villages Is by water. so that the roads
are very primitive. In winter, when
the ground is covered with snow and
the marshes and lakes are frozen, the
people utilize dogs and 'comaticks" to
travel TO and fro, and also for hauling
firewood, building material, etc. Those
dogs are savage mongrels, closely al
lied to their progenitor, the wolf; In
fact, they are half wolf.
The residents do not trouble much
about these mongrels IN the summer
and they are generally kept in a state
Of semisavage starvation. They feed
on fish offal during the fishing season
and occasionally band together and &c
a-hunting on their own account Or
these occasions they will attack any
thing they come across, man or beast
and so fierce are their depreciation;
that caribou, which are plentiful IL
Labrador, can only on rare occasions
be found within twenty-five miles o.
the seacOast, as these mongrels have
destroyed or driven them all inland.
Last winter it was reported that
team Of those dogs turned on the driv
er and devoured him and his wife and
child, who were accompanying him t.
a distant settlement 1t has been lonl
recognized that these packs Of savag'
dogs were great obstacles In the wa!
of the progress Of the people in thes'
parts. IL was impossible for them L
keep cows. sheep, goats or even poul
try.-Forest and Stream.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
Spring coIors.

As regards colors. there IS a new
blue, a new green. and a new brown.
The first is a very handsome shade
and is commencing itself greatly to the
couturiare as an accessory, represent
ing a deep natter blue. cold in tone.
and with a dash of peacock in its
composition. In satin it is specially
beautiful, although it takes a distinct
dark shade by electric light. which
puts IL on the index where the real
brunette is concerned.
The new green is a very artificial
tone, being a light powdery shade.
with more than a small admixture of
yellow, and very soft in effect. Cash
mere is its proper sphere and dull silk
serge, the color being at its best in
combination with softer and Jess bril-
liant materials, which fan in rich folds.
As regards the new brown. Il repre-
sents a golden brown with a slight
tinge of green. but il is curious how
all the colors borrow from each other.
the blue from the green. and the green
from the blue. while the materials fol-
low the same plan, silk adopting the
characteristics Of linen, and linen OF
silk.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
Around the House.

To use more Of the candle. than is
usually possible. At a cork into the
candlestick. leaving about a quarter
of an inch Of space around the top.
Run a heavy needle through the cord
and push the candle dowr that.
When pressing seams in heavy ma
terial. put the iron down heavily, hold
IL there a moment. then lift II up and
put Il down a little further along. This
docs not push the seam out Of shape
as running along II does Flatirons
should not be left on the back of the
stove, where they have no opportunity
TO lose all OF their heat. They should
be put away in a cool place, also q
dry one. so that they will not rust.
For hanging or moving pictures q
gas lighter saves considerable steps ur
and down a ladder or chair. This de-
vice fits under the picture hook. ard
by steadying with the other hand, pic
lures may be put up as well as taken
down in this way
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
FIND MISSING WOMAN
DEAD IN HOOK CREEK

CHESTER. Pa, April 5-After scour-
ing the country in the neighborhood
for traces Of Mrs. Charles NJ Broomall,
wife of a wealthy resident of Upper
Chichester and cousin Of Judge Broom
all. a searching party. headed by John
Teacock and Frank Sharpless dis
covered the body Of Mrs. Broomall in
Hook Creek.
Mrs. Broomall had been suffering
with a nervous affection. About mid
night sne was missed from her room.
Her husband organized d searching
party. The trail led TO the bank II
the creek, where the body was found,
and there IL was lost. IL is supposed
that she entered the shallow water
and waded along the stream in order
10 evade detection il pursued Mrs
Broomall was 60 years Of age and
leaves one daughter.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
The Odd sprIna Coat.

with so many one-piece dresses abroad
in the land. the odd coat Is a necessity.
For spring, the light covert cloth coat
is as desirable as ever.
The most popular form is the three
quarter length.
There are a few exceedingly stylish
models. however. to wear over light dress
es. which are fun length.
The stout woman wears her coat fitted
closely.
Everyone else is ordering the semi-atted
model
odd coats in tan and gray are tc be
much worn.
Another certainty is the tailored pom
gee coat.
This is for use when the covert cloth
has become too warm.
It also is three-quarter length. and semi
fitted.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
MIDDLETOWN

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MDDLETovN. Del. April 5--The young
men Of Middletown have issued invitations
for their annual Easter dance to be given
In the Opera House on Monday evening,
April IL.
Middietown Council No. . 5r. Q. 4. A.
NJ. presented TO the Rev. G. p. Jones.
gold badge. The presentation speech was
made by Past State Councillor M. N VIII
Its and tho Rev. Mr.. Jones made very
complimentary speech IN reply.
A large number Of the members and
friends Of Bethesda NJ. T.. Church attend
ed the reception given last Friday even
ing at the parsonage. in honor OF the new
pastor Rev. Vaughan S. Collins and his
family. A fine supper was served to tho
family at $50 and refreshments served in
the evening
The young men Of Warwick. Nd, have
reorganizcd their baseball club. Bayard
vinyard was reelected manager and A.
r. Merritt was made secretary and treas-
urer.
Miss Louise Mcdowell has gone to Bryn
Mawr. Pa. where she will enter upon a
three years training course in a hospital.
Mrs r. j. Naudain has gone TO Will
mington. where she viii make her home
with her son, r. Louis Naudain.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
suaaestlons h PaokIna.

Every delicate garment should be wrap
ped separately.
For this towels or sheets Of tissue paper
will serve, but they should be pinned into
place.
Folds Of newspapers should be placed
between the layers OF the more PERISH
able things.
The newspaper IS very good, because
Il is so unyielding that wrinkles and
bumps cannot dent It enough to mark the
fabrics beneath.
Il is useless TO try and keep all tho
heavy things at the bottom. the light
ones at the top. The trunk Will probably
be stood on end or upside down half Of
the time.
All one can do Is to keep a smooth, oven
surface for each layer.
Newspapers are better than anything
else for stufhng out bows and sleeves.
Tie in bottle corks well, and put the
bottles in the middle OF compartments
and II packed solidly they win carry all
around the world.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
SHIPPERS AWAIT
CHANNEL REPORT
Opinions Of Maritime ard
Other Bodies in Major
Deakyne'S Hands

Much interest is manifested in ship
ping circles as to the report which
Major Deakyne, of Philadelphia viii
forward to the chief of the Govern
ment engieners in Washington as a
result OF the opinions received by him
as 10 the actual needs of the com
merce Of this port for a deeper chan
rel to the sea. It was said that most
all th&important communications from
leading maritime. trade and CONNER
cial organizations as well as opinions
from private individuals whose
knowledge of the harbor's needs are
recognized, are now in the hands Of
Major Leakyne.
Confidence was expressed that Major
Deakyne will make a favorable report
or the 35-foot channel survey from
Philadelphia to the sea. T his
report will be forwarded to the chief
of engineers, who in turn will concur
with Major Deakyne's findings. and
ureg the Secretary of War to appoint
a board OF army engineers to hear
further testimony from shipping and
commercial men.
This hearing will probably be held in
the Bourse, and those who have pre-
pared letters for or against the deeper
channel survey will have an oppor-
tunity to supplement their testimony
with additional facts bearing on the
question. on the result of this hear
ing the fate of the 35-foot project will
largely depend. IL is argued by those
who favor the deeper channel at this
time that when the engineers come
sufficient weighty testimony win be
forthcoming to insure the success OF
the 35-foot project.
Those who. while not opposed to a
deeper channel. insist that the time
is not expedient to press for greater
depth until the present 30-foot pro
ject is an actuality, and until assur.
ance has been given by the Govern.
ment that the channel shall be suitably
widened. declared that many state
ments made in support of the 35-fooi
project will be shown to be highly eX'
aggerated when the engineers press fol
iacts.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
GRAND OPERA HOUSE

Geo. NJ. Cohan's "The Talk OF New
York" IS the attraction at the Opera
House tonight. AS a lesson I'm enlivening
a stage. the presentation OF 'The Talk Of
New York. Is said TO be revelation.
There IS an everiastlng-but never monot-
onous swish and hutter, iiirt and scamper,
to the performance. and although the
oomely choristers bob and bound and race
up and down the stage and cross and
oriss-cross every scene continually. the
story is never interrupted. nor is the ac-
ton hinging directly on the plot ever rem
dered meaningless to the audience.
And the story which runs along with an
accompaniment Of song and laughter,
twinkling legs and Tapping skirts. needs
10 be told with fair directness. In Il kid
Burns" is made a race course hero, ter
ror to bookmakers. and tho admiration Of
the clubhouse crowd
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
Paris Pattern No. 2s4s
An Seams AlloMed.

Buff-colored linen has been used for
this simple little frock, which Is equally
adaptable for chambray. Indian-head
cotton. lawn. muslin. pique or cotton
vofle. Wide tucks. stitched a trihe below
the waist line and forming box-plalt
at the center of the front and back,
give ample fullness to the skirt ex-
tension. which is finished with a wide
hem. The square collar. which forms
bretelle-like portions over the shoulders,
is finished with a narrow edGing OF en-
embroidered with a design OF cosmos.
with white mercerized cotton. Similar
flowers. only smaller. trim the center Of
the front and the armbands OF the elbow
sleeves, which are also finished with an
edging. The shaped belt is held In place
by large pearl buttons. and the dress is
fastened at the left side OF the front
The low neck is finished with tho edging.
or left plain. according to taste. II de-
sired. a more dressy effect may be given
by making the collar OF allover embroid-
cry. or Of a contrasting shade OF the ma
terial, the corners ornamented with
small embroidery or lace medallions and
finished with edging TO match. The pat
tern is in sizes-1 to years. For a
child OF years the dress requires 81
yards of material 2 inches wide. ~
yards 36 inches wide. or yards A. inches
wide; X yard OF insertion and 81 yards
OF edging.
Price of Pattern. 10 cents.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
WOMANKIND Fashion bs..s ss'- FROM

shade or tint. they bid fair to be in
terestling. Some of the nets have
long stitch embroidery designs. aud
others are printed in bold patterns, al
ways in pastel shades. The silk
wraps and coatees. Il must not be in
ferred. will be confined TO wear with
these ncis, for they are bound TO play
an important part with almost all OF
the better class OF warm weather
materials. and already are In the shops
semi-made or ready-to-wear.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
PORT PENN

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL
PORT PENN. Del. April 5.-The fisher
men at Port Penn caught the first shad
of the season when Samuel Eaton caught
twenty-five and several other fishermen
caught smaller numbers.
Miss Marion Hartis, Of Newport visited
Mrs George Johnson last week.
Fred Dyer has returned home after a
visit OF several weeks in New Castle, the
guest OF his sister. Mrs. George Duncan,
Jr
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
Wood PoIishes.

ol-hued furniture must not be var
nishe1.
For polishing all such olive oil is ex-
celient.
When badly soiled do not wash the
wood.
Use the olive oil with a few drops
of muriatic acid added.
White wood may be washed and
polished with a mixture of olive oil
and white vinegar.
For ordinary furniture lamp oil and
rnseed oil mixed will clean and polish
il.
Never polish place with any but
refined oil.
This oil is "cut" with turpentine and
must be removed with soft cloths.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
The Cotton Net.

Coarse cotton nets that showed signs
of popularity last season, are largely in
evidence again. They viii be made
up with silk, and quite a new note is
promised in odd little coats. boleros.
or regulation wraps to be worn with
them. As the. nets come in all colors,
and If not, are easily dyed any desired
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
WILL CARE FOR BABIES
AT SILVERBROOK CHURCH

Because eighteen mothers told the Rev
w. r. Greenfield that they could not at
tend Silverbrook NJ. +. Church because
of having to take care OF their babies, a
plan has been formulated by which the
mothers can attend.
Beginning on Sunday a week. the in
fant school room OF the church will be
turned into a nursery every Sunday morn
ing and a committee of women Of the
church will then care for the babies while
the mothers are enjoying the sermons 1t
is believed that the nursery will be well
patronized.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
Scientific Hair Pulling.

It is the latest treatment designed
10 make the hair grow.
It is supposed to give a tinging
sense OF life" 10 the scalp.
Also to produce a luxuriant growth
of hair.
The pulls must be steady and even,
but brisk.
Take one small strand of hair at a
time.
Pull It sharply enough 70 make tho
scalp tingie, but not enough 10 irritate
It.
This should be kept up all over the
head until the scalp is in glow.
Ten minutes Of this treatment each
morning is said 10 strengthen the hair
and give it new lustre.
Evening journal., 1909-04-05
Nntios Eor Mariners.

Notice is given that the following
named gas buoys in the Delaware river
were re-established on their stations and
relighted Aurii 3;
Ridge Gas Buoy. No. Il, moored at the
intersection OF the range lines marked
by the Liston Sc and Baker Range lights.
Middle Ground Gas Buoy. No. 4. on the
westerly side OF the middle ground In
Bulkhead Shoal Channel, about e-s
miles from New Castle Range from
light