Connecticut western news., 1909-02-04

cars run endanger life and limb of the travehng public and it should be prevented, regardless of the desires of these speed maniacs to establish records between certain points.
 I8 Below
 For several years Norfolk has had the destinotion of being one of the coldest spots on earth but now Canaan reaches forth and takes the (frozen) palm. On Monday morning the thermometer at the residence of Mrs. J. D. Clemans. which has long possessed the distinction of being the most reliable temperature indicator in the village, registered IS de- grees below zero. Over in Norfolk at the same time it was only 14 below. Other thermometers in Canaan varied from to 15 degrees below zero in their indications.
 The Assembly
 The committee in charge of to-mor- row evenings assembly have planned programme somewhat out of the ordi. nary. They request that every member of the assembly who intends to play whist, arrive not later than eight o'clock. During the present season the com- mittees in charge of the various evenings have endeavored to depart from the con- ventionafmethods of entertainment and they have succeeded admirably. Much originality has been evidenced in the makeup of the programmes and the meetings have been most enjoyable.
 Why are They Opposed?
 The Hartford Post says: "From the Congressional Record: By MT. Hil. of Connecticut: Petition of business men of Canaan, Conn.,, against Legislation to establish parcels post and postal savings banks. Canaan would seem to offer fertile field for missionary en- deavor on the part of our persistent friend Joseph L. Cowlss, of Pennington, the sponsor of the parcels post proposition, who might also contribute to the sum of interesting human knowledge by ascer- taining just why the business men of Canaan, Conn.,. are against legislation to establish parcels post"
 Who Will Give It?
 Now who stands ready to present us with brand new, up-to-dats town hall equipped with steam heat, modern plumbing, a commodious auditorium and large stage on the second floor. On the first floor we would have a library and-but. pshaw, what's the use? What we started out to say was that the presentation of such hall would do away with all this difference of opinion which the heating and plumb l ing questions caused and which has stirred up considerable discussion. Hurry up now, with your town hall offers. Persons sending their offers by express will please pay charges.
 "Captain Racket"
 East Canaan talent presented Captain Racket" in town hall Friday evening in a manner that proved that Canaan does not possess all the dramatic talent in the town. The play was greatly enjoyed. Owing to other attractions and unpleas- ant weather, the audience was not a large one. The songs between the acts were good. particularly the solo by Miss Wilson whose singing pleased the audi ence because they could understand the words of the song. So much of the present day singing sounds like Choctaw that a song like Miss Wilson's is all the more appreciated. Turner, of Lakeville, provided music during the play and for the dance which followed.
 Miscreant Smashed Sewer
 While an inspection of the sewer system was being made few days ago it was discovered that in some mysteri- ous manner portion of the eight inch tile on Judge Roraback's land, near the Central New England Crossing on Church street had been broken, evi- dently with a bar, sledge or some other heavy tool. In the ten-inch main near the Black berry River in the vicinity of the Central New England Company's large coal pile another break was found, evidently made i'll a similar manner The opinion of the village authorities is that the first named break was made with malicious intent. The last named break has not yet been subjected to a thorough examination out it is pre-. sumed that this was also the work of some miscreant. A thorough investiga- tion is to be made.