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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02
IRIS.

Hazel and Hawkins, who opened at the Iris last night, have one of the best acts to be produced at the Broad street playhouse in many weeks. They have a comedy skit entitled "A Pink Tea. !" It is exeruciatingly funny throughout and would be a top liner, even if it were not for the clever impersonations of little Miss Hazel. She initiates a number of well known comediennes and does so with So much success that she ranks favorably with the best.
 John l.. Green, rapid fire cartoonist, continues to be very popular. He has added new features to his act.
 The pictures are very good, includ. ing :" A Daughter of the Sun, ""Scenes in Washington, ''The Little Hero, !" and "Oh the Dirty Boy"
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02
SolomonuiHe News

SOLOMONvILLE, April l.-Rev N. Burley and wife have returned from week s visit and holding of meetings at Clifton.
 Measles still continue to be preva- lent and school is to have another week s vacation.
 W. l.. Cuff and D. N Cuff are up from Ft. Thomas today. They are in terested in the purchase of some land under the new ditch.
 J. C. Bruner of Globe is making Mir. and Mrs. J. D. Wick, Jr., vislJ. MT. Wick has severed his connection with the Gila Valley Bank & Trust company and he and his estimable wife will soon go to California, much to the regret of their many friends. K. W. sloan, late of Clifton, takes Mir. Wick s place in tho bank here.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02

Stanley Butte distric. Mir. Duke is in- terested with F. T, Hams in some mni- ing claims. which he ways give promise of developing into splendid property.
 George A. Olney returned this after noon from business trip to Pearee and Cochse
 Mir. Hayes of Globe is in the valley buying horses which he will take to the mining city.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dave Brdno of Bisbee. formerly of this city, have returned to the valley to make their home in the future.
 A. IT. Austin is a business visitor here today from the county seat.
 John Epley of Solomonville is trans acting business here today.
 Frank Haynes, Globe s popular under sheriff, is visiting his sister, Mrs. RI. J. E. Ringer, today.
 Mr. Wick of the Gila Valley Bark
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02
Tea Mads of White Hair.

'This is white hair you are drink ing" said the Chinese undersecretary.
 White hair! Nonsense! It Is deli cious tca.''
 The undersecretary laughed in his lilac brocade sleeve. No. white hair," he insisted White hair-that is, in my language. for pelsoe means white hair. This tea is called pekoe because it's leaves were gathered so young that the white downy hairs still grew on them."-- Exchange
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02

late was introduced. The title of the piece, "Finnegan' $ Alley,' indicated that the piece is a roaring comedy. It is hardly that. It is a comedy drama, with plenty of amusing situations ani at the same time serious vein throughout.
 "Fnnegan $ Alley is piece which casts practically every member of the
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02

SAFFORD, April l.-At meeting of the Ladies Aid society held at the. parsonage with Mrs. A. Nj. Andrews Tuesday afternoon, final arrangements were made to give conundrum supper next Tuesday night at the church. Mrs. D. W. French and Mrs. k. $. Patterson have charge of the evening.
 The Anderson ranch home was | scene of much merriment "Wednesday evening, when Miss Anna Hande enter tained party of girls over night. A dainty course dinner was served at O clock, after which an informal even ing was thoroughly enjoyed. Those en- toying Miss IIandc s hospitality were Miss Lucy Purdun, Miss Mae Dowdle. Miss Margaret Robinson, Miss Elsie Foster, Miss Lillian Morris, Miss Lottie Colton and Miss Mabel Weber.
 James Duke is in town from the
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02
A CLEVER CHILD ARTIST. See little Ethel Hazel at the Iris to night The talk of the town.
Ep,inent Authorities Saw

That ut-door exercise is needed by the American People. That $ all very well, but, how can people with rbeu matism follow that advice. The an swer is very simple--use Ballard g Snow Liniment and the rheumatism will go; leaving you as spry as colt. Gives quick and permanent relief from rheu- matism, neuralgia, lame back and ali pains. Sold by Palace Pharmacy.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02
Quito Glenn.

Manager You say this is play of the sluIns. Is it a clean play? Author It couldn't be cleaner The hero is 6 white wings and the heroine is washerwoman. Baltimore American.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02

Trust company at solomonvillc was in town today.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02
ADJUSTMENTS
MAJESTIC.

Last night at the Majestic, a perform anee somewhat out of the lire of farce comedies which have been in order of
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-04-02

ONLY THREE DAYS MORE TO REGISTER FOR THE BOND ELEC- TON. REGISTER TO-DAY; ToMoR- ROW YOU WILL FORGET.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
TALK
 OF FRIDAY SESSIONS
IT WOULD FACILITATE MATTERS
Representative Says he has Noticed That Rural Members are Often Absent After the PIoughing and Planting Season Begins.

According to the reports in the Hart ford papers but little in the way of re- suits was accomplished at the meetings of the legislature last week. Petitions were presented, resolutions were passed and various matters were referred to committees.
 The question of holding Friday ses- sions was again considered. Speaking on this matter MT, Dunn, of Willi- mantle, said he has always been in favor of Friday sessions and the time to start them is now, but he would like to know whether or not the members would at- tend after they voted it. Hesaid his ex- perience had been that sometimes after the men from the rural districts had voted for Friday sessions they were bit shy in numbers on Fridays after the blowing and planting season came on and that in consequence 6 quorum was often lacking on that day. He thought the members ought to vote on the ques- tions just as they believe and act in the future accordingly.
 On Thursday report was made by the committee on interpretations favor an amendment to the charter of Lake vile water company.
 The only thing of importance done in the Legislature Thursday was the pas sage by the Senate of the bill increasing from fourteen to sixteen the number of superior court judges. The Senate killed the project for purchasing the Eldrige collection of war relics for which $35, 900 was asked.
 In the Senate the appropriations com mittee reported in favor of increasing from $1 ,500 to 2,OOO the annual allowance for the State Police Association and the resolution went on the calendar. Sena- tor Blakeslee said the association had been getting $1, ,500 and asked for S2,500.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
CORNWALL BRIDGE

"A Gentleman From Mississippi is one of the best serial stories ever. writ ten. It is running in THE NEWS. Sub scribe. e..- .,
 MT. and Mrs. Ralph Beers of Schenec- tady took advantage of the Band of Feb ruary to spend Sunday and Monday at Beers Hill. =. T,-S
 Miss Mattis Landemere who is teach ing in New Haven, took advantage of the holiday to visit her home here.
 Robert Baldwin is reported to be very low with but little chance of recovering. He has not been strong for some time.
 Miss Amelia Deneen and Martin Blake were married by Father Smith in Sharon last Wednesday.
 Notwithstanding the downpour of rain Friday night, there was an out pouring of young people from this and other places, that gathered some 40 couples at the social dance held at the library building in Cornwall.
 Now V. 0. Beers congratulates him. self in the belief that his grandson and namesake Is genuine student. He says he wears the approved low cut shoe with snow 20 inches deep, has the regulation roll on his pants, one third of the way to his knees. hose and necktie in perfect harmony of color, a size three cap on his size seven head, says you can gamble on hls presence at every baseball, football, or basketball game and Is occasionally present with a passable lesson at recita- tions.
 The past week gang, of men have been busy filling the Mutual Milk and Cream Co.'S ice house, the ice being brought here in cars from New Hartford Ct.
 A social given by the young ladies of the Methodist church was held in A. O. U. W. Hall Monday night; very pleas ant time was enjoyed bJ all.
 Miss Edith L. Dunbar is spending an indefinite length of time with friends in Poughkeepsie and Newburgh.
 MT. and Mrs. Ferguson are again oc- cupying their home ill this village. Mrs. Ferguson with assistance of Mss Jennie Trrbarg is able to resume her household duties.
 A colored dance IS to be given in Everett Hall' Friday evening Febru- ary 26th.
 Mrs Florence Addis of Bridgeport, Ct. called on friends here Saturday.
 Miss Sadie Pickett of Warren is visit ing Reby Waterbury.
 Mrs. Minnie May and daughter, are spending few weeks with Mrs. Philip Carroll.
 George English spent Sunday with his sister, Mrs Leroy Sweet at Tyring- ham, Mass.
 A. H. Little agent for White Lumber Go. of Willimantic, who has been spend ing some time in the village, spent Sun day with his wife in Andover, Ct., re- turning Monday>to his duties here.
 Arthur Bolles of New Preston, Ct. was in this village Monday and Tuesday of this week
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
CANAAN VALLEY

"A Gentleman From Mississippi" is ,ne of the best serial stories ever writ ten. It is running in THE NEWS. Sub scribe
 Mrs. Frances Thompson, 59, wife 0. c. Thompson, died at the family home here Thursday morning of paralysis, after an illness of two weeks. She is ter. The funeral was held Saturday. Burial in Canaan Valley.
 William Amstead and wife are both the sick list.
 Mrs. Grove Dunham and her daug hter Mrs Carson of Sheffield visited Mrs. Rhoades last Saturday.
 Milton Dowd cut his finger quite seriously while chopping i'll the woods.
 It is reported that the Couch brothers have purchased the Frank Mccarthy farm Ill Canaan.
 Mrs. Susan Stevens is sick at the home of Abel Stevens.
 A. F. Stevens gave the school children a talk on Lincoln Day and also TecitC d two poems he learned in school 90 years ago! There were also songs, recitations and flag salute by the pupils. In the Sodom district Willis Parsons of Ca. naan gave a Lincoln talk. The pupils gave recitations and all recited Lincoln s Gettysburg speech. In No. 1, Rev. c. w. Hanna of East Canaan gave an eX- cellent talk on Lincoln, the Gettysburg speech was recited, the flag salute given and other appropriate numbers were rendered.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
DIVORCE IN CONNECTICUT
During Twenty Years e224 Divorcss.
 Have Been Granted

During the past twenty years there have been granted in the state of Con- necticut 9,224 divorces, according to fig ures just issued by the bureau of labor and commerce.
 It is shown in the report that in this. staid old state the initiative in seeking the severance of marital ties was taken, ny 2,7S0 husbands and by 6, ,494 wives, thus indicating that the difficulties which call for judical adjudication of family difficulties are due in approxi- mately two-thirds of the cases to erring hubbies. The period covered by the re- port is from 1887 to 1906 inclusive.
 Among the other interesting figures given are the causes of the divorce troubles. Desertion leads, with the ap. palling total of 4,3l1. Next comes adul- tery, l,6l0; drunkenness, All; cruelty, 1885; combinations of all the preceding causes, 43S. All other causes number 4.
 The largest number of divorces have been granted to those who have been. married 2l years or over, thus showing that marital infelicities are not avoided by extended periods of oompanionship.
 The statistios tend to prove that the divorce habit is steadily growing, the ex. cess for 1906 over 1887 being I5S.
 During the same period, 1ss7-1906, the number of marriages in this state were l36,9S4. By counties they were as fol- lows:
 Fairfield, 25,992; Hartford, So,579; Litchfield, S.151; MiddleseK, 5,400; New Haven, 42,152; New London, IS, 300; Holland, 3,7s9; Windham, 7,5st; total, l36,9 ,9S4.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
In Stokes Grocery Store

A circle gathers every night,
 Say twenty-odd, or more, Around the big, lnvitin' stove
 In Stokes grocery store. Nail kegs an cracker barrels take
 The place uv fine settees, An here the circle spends its time In most luxur'us ease. Here's where the farmin's' carried on Here's where the hay is raised; Here's where the cords uv wood are cut An where the stock is grazed, Here's where the monstrous clans art
 dug
 Instead uv Tong the shore. Great deeds are done around the stove In Stokes grocery store. The women folks around the town
 Low eff these great affairs Would only happen close to home
 They'd all be millionnaires. But while they Ire luggin' up the coal Or wood from out uV door. These warriors are fightin' still
 In Stokes grocery store. The nights they come, the nights they go Spring, summer, winter, fall, An still they meet there regular, The settlers, one an all. I'd tell you more uv what they do,
 An rake them fellers OCT, But must go and take my seat
 In Stokes grocery store.
 Joe Cone in New York Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
LAKEvlLLE

Mrs. John Osborn has been visiting friends in Springfield, Mass.
 The Hotchkiss mid-winter festivities began Saturday afternoon. when the dramatic club presented Amazon, fol lowed in the evening by & concert by the glee, banjo and mandolin club in the school gymnasium. On Monday morn ing the annual gymnasium meet be- tween the Olympian and Pythian socie- ties was held.
 Carl Ulin is able to be around agaiu.
 "A Gentleman From Mississippi" is one of the best serial stories ever writ ten. It is running in THE NEWS. Sub- scribe.
 A. Bauman spent Sunday in Shelten. Conn.
 MT. Holmes is occupying part of the house With Walter Roberts.
 Miss May Bartholomew has been visiting in Hartford. Collinsville and New Britain.
 James Woodworth has been i'll for a few days and hIs Ore Hill store has been closed.
 Miss Margaret Crocker IS gradually improving.
 c. H. Osborn spent Sunday and Mon day in DanburY.
 Miss Lucy Cowles is visiting her uncle in Watertown, N. Y.
 It is rumored that Dr. Pike is to move to Salisbury April 1st.
 Rumor says a newly married couple will soon occupy the Lampman house.
 J. A. Osborne and family will move to Fishkill April l.
 Magee and Phenie Grant of Nauga- tuck and H. L. Barnett of this place at tended the funeral of John Barnett in Sharon Sunday.
 MT. Bohlman of Rhinebeck has been visiting his son here.
 Rev. s. Stephens has informed the official board of the Methodist church that he has decided not to remain in Lakeville.
 Miss Florence Martin is visiting in PhiImont.
 Charles Miller is to resume his posi- tiOn at Roberts store.
 Twin sons were born Saturday to MT. and Mrs. Oakes but one died.
 Mrs. William Bartle and Miss Annie are visiting in Newark and New York.
 Herbert Beebe was i'll Hartford We'd nesday for nose and throat treatment.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
THE HUNGARIAN PARTRIDGE
Its Home, Habits, Food and Other
 Facts Regarding It..

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 Joseph s. Adam of Canaan, desiring to know more about the Hungarian Partridge which have attracted con- siderable attention i'll this section of late, wrote the Department of Agricul- ture on the subject and received the following:
 "The gray partridge Perdix perdlx) ranges through Europe and central and western Asia west to Norway and Great Britain, south to northern Portugal and Spain, Naples. and North Persia, and east to the. Altai Mountains. The Hungarian partridge does not differ specially, or even subspecifcally, from any other gray partridge found within this range. It's value to game preservers is probably due to the fact that its ln- troduction into preserve brings an ln fusion of fresh blood. from wild stock and thus benefits the hand-reared stock in the preserve, deteriorated through many generations ot artificial breeding.
 The gray partridge is naturally ground bird. It broods and jugs on the ground and obtains practically all of it's living from it, resembling the bob white in these characteristics. It thriyes best where the soil is rich and genial and has marked partiality for over. grown weedy meadows and mixed cover. Such a meadow with adjacent cultivated land, small thickets, aud brushy brooks and with sunny but somewhat tangled hillside within easy reach, would form an ideal locality for these birds. In summer they seek their feeding grounds at daybreak and forage until about 10 o'clock in the forenoon. Then they like to retire to some such sunny slope as have mentioned where they may bask in the sun, take dust baths, and preen their feathers. .--,&..
 The food of the partridge consists of insectsS the seeds of weeds, berries of wild plants, and young tender shoots. Slugs, worms, grasshoppers, grubs of burrrowing beetles, the pupae of ants tants' eggs so called), and flies and other winged insects form noticeable part of it's animal food, bat it does not seem to reject any kind of insect that may be available. In severe winter weather it burrows in the snow and gleans an existence from many wild seeds"
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
TRIBUTE
MRS. GEORGE P. STRONG

MRS. GEORGE F. STRONG To the Editor THE NEWS:
 The recent removal by death from our midst of Mrs. George P. Strong deserves more than passing notice, as she was a woman who impressed all who knew her with her strength of character and broad Christian sympathy. Coming to Canaan early in her married life she, with her husband, identified themselves with all that made for tho uplift of the community.
 The Methodist church of which Mrs. Strong was an active member suffers loss among it's workers, and her place will be very difficult to fill, for, until prevented by illness, she was at the head of all the activities of varied church life, giving of her time and labor without stint, never stopping at any sacrifice that would advance the inter. ests of the church she loved. We all recognize that through her wise fore thought and efforts much of the success that has come to our church life is due
 We all felt that she was to be con- suited in planning for any change in administration or development, for with her clearer insight the discussion lead to avoidance of dangers that at first were not apparent.
 To the pastors and their families she was true friend. ready to welcome the newcomers, opening her home to TO. ceive them and careful that their wants were provided for. As president of the ladies aid society with oversight of the parsonage she always saw to it that the house was ready for the incoming family and that in every way they were made comfortable.
 AS a teacher in the Sunday school have special reason to remember her. She was always in her place with her class of young ladies, presenting in a most winning way carefully prepared lesson, and never failing to leave an i'm. press on the hearts of her hearers. Her interest in the whole life of the school was of the keenest, ready with counsel and help for all occasions. Her loyalty to the school was an inspiration to all her associates, young people were at tracted to her and were helped by her cheerful, hearty interest in them. We delight to recall her interest in the prayer meetings, both of the Epworth League and the mid-week. Her place was never vacant while health permitted, and her word told of beautiful christian exper. fence.
 Unselfsh to the highest degree, thoughtful for others to the last hours of her life, patient in all her intense and constant suffering, she has impressed all who knew her with the reality of her abiding faith in the One whom she loved. Surely she has entered into her reward promised to those who are faithful unto death and she leaves as a rich legacy to her friends, her church and the com. munity at large, the memory of a noble Christian life. c. W. PARSONS
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
SOLDIERS REUNION.

Held Monday at SheffieId--Next Meet
 in Canaan
 The annual reunion of the Posts from Great Harrington, Sheffield, Canaan, Winsted, Lakeville, Millerton and Sharon was held in the Sheffield town hall Monday, dinner being served to nearly 200 in the Congregational chapel, the refreshments being provided by Sheffield citizens. Remarks were made by J. G. Sake of Waterbury, Col. S. c. Horn and John Simmons of Winstsd, Department Commander Griswo old of Middletown and M. G. Rudd of Lake vile. The next reunion will be held in Canaan, Feb. %. 1910.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
CANAAN, CONN. THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 25, 1909.
TEACHERS PENSION BILL
Arguments in its Favor Before Legis-
 Iative Committee.

arguments m ITS TaNor DeIore LeRlS' Iative Committee.
 The legislative committee on teachers pensions gave the promoters of the measure hearing last week. MT. Max well, superintendent of schools Of New York City said that this country faced a large problem from its foreign popula. tion. There was more of call to pre-. pare children for usefulness in manufac- turing and like employments. This call placed an additional burden on the teacher. To get the best work from the teacher it was necessary to improve his financial condition and pension system would step long way toward securing the best work.
 Mr. Maxwell said that the system in New York had proved a success. He diselaimed any intention of dictating to Connecticut people, but he heartily ap- proved of the general principle of teachers pensions.
 Principal Charles L. Ames of the Brown school, who conducted the hear ing, stated that the Connecticut State Teachers association at it's annual meet ing in October 1907 appointed com mittee to investigate pension systems. That committee reported in October, 1908, draft of bill, which was adopt ed. The committee was directed to present the bill, copy of which has been sent to every principal in the state. Copies had been sent in,o every small town which does not have graded schools. The entire teaching force of the state approved the bill.
 Rhode Island had a state pension system. New York ely had fine pen sion system for its teachers. New Jersey had such system and Massachu- setts had large State Teachers Retire ment Fund association. Unless Con- necticut pensions the best talent will be attracted to those sections. In fact Con- necticrt WAS a recruiting station for teachers to fill desirable positions in ad- joining states. The law of gravitation affected teachers as we'll as other objects in nature.
 Transforming teachers was a matter of social economics. If the Pennsylvania railroad pensioned why does not the same reason exist for the pensioning of public school teachers? The corporation maintained pension not on account of the humanitarian principle, bat as a good business investment. In 1898 the pension system was practically foreign here, but since then eighteen railroad corporations controlling one-third of the railway mileage of the United States had adopted automatic pension systems for employees. Banks and insurance companies had established pension sys- tems. Several states and many cities had adopted such for public school teachers.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
A BARGAIN DAY.
Great Burlington Merchants EndeaVor
 to Stimulate Business

to Stimulate Business
 Saturday of this week is Bargain Day in Great Harrington. Each merchant will sell one or more articles at liberal discount. These merchants have a large combination advertisement on page six of to-day's NEWS, also some individual advs. on other pages. If the trial proves a success, Bargain Day will probably be continued at intervals.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
Salary Increase

There appears to be an epidemic of de. mands for salary increase on the part of public offices in the state, Last week recommendation was made to the Iegis. lature that the salary of the secretary of the State Board of Health be increased from 5000 to $350o.
Connecticut western news., 1909-02-25
Adjudged Insane

Frank Dakin, of Sheffield, who has been serving sentence of two months in the house of correction for drunken ness, was declared insane last week and was committee to the state hospital for the criminal insane at Bridgewater.