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The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
SET ON SEISMOGRAPH
Movements of Earth's Crust
Distinctly Recorded.
QUAKE INSTRUMENT PIvOTED
During vibrations Weight Tends
10 stand Still, While Electric
Ticker Connected with Clock
Scratches MRrk on Moving Paper,
Showing Length of Disturbance.

Prof T. 4. Jaggar. in the Century Magazine.
Earthquake are recorded by means of
the horizontal pendulum seismograph.
The best example OF horizontal pendu-
lum in everyday use is a common hinged
door The earthquake instrument Is a
heavy weight pivoted delicately on a
frame which is swung at an upright
hinge line. so that the faintest movement
In the post will be communicated 10 the
frame A light lever with a pen at the
outer end of the weighted frame makes
on a paper moved by eloekwork mag
nified record of the movements OF the
earth's crust
The pen is a bristle, and the paper is
glossy and smoked. 50 that the record is
a scratch. The weight tends to stand still
as the earth waves move the post. and
the pen writes an autograph of the move
ment, which takes place about the weight
as center. Every second an electric
ticker connected with a clock scratches a
mark on the side of the moving paper, so
that the exact time of any earthquake
autograph may be calculated
Let us stop a moment to watch what
happens when an earthquake wave passes
through the earth. The weight is still.
its pen is lightly in contact with the pa
per and as the latter moves bv clock
work there is left written a straight line.
Slowly, as we watch. the writing finger
moves sidewise and begins 10 make little
wave marks
This lasts several minutes. Then the
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
THE STORY OF RAB.
Was Told First j "a Lecture in the
Authors Native Village.

Authors Native Village.
The immortal story OF "Rab and His
Friends was written ION the quick" to
use one of Dr. John Browns favOrite
expressions. His uncle. the Rev. DR..
Smith, of Biggar. asked him to give a
lecture In his native village. He had
never lectured before. but was anxious
10 say something 10 the strong Drained
primitive people of my youth"
In a rare moment of inspiration he de-
cided 10 tell them Allies story, the mem
DRY OF which had never left him since
his days in the Mimic House Hospital
Ever he saw the beautiful face of the
suffering woman, heard the voice of the
heartbroken carrier entreating him TO tel
all the world what his Allie was, and
listened to Rab whining at the hospital
door.
At u o'clock one midsummer night
says Mrs Sarah Tooley in the CornhiE
Magazine. he sat down to tell the tale
and by o'clock he had finished il. He
called the lecture THE Howgate Car
rier His Wife and His Dog Rab;" but
his uncle, in introducing the subject t.
the Biggar audience, omitted the las
word, at which Or. John complained thai
his friend Rab had been grievously In
suited.
There is no doubt he was dog" h.
explained; but he was a great dea
more-he was Rab."
Perhaps II was to make amends tC
the faithful creature that. when the story
appeared in print, the author entitled Il
'Rab and His Friends.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

session OF a friendship that is true as
steei-One that may be relied upon at all
times. In dark days as well as bright.
''The real friend shows a way out or
trouble when no way seems possible
brings hope and cheer when all is de-
spOndency. whose friendships surest and
readiest when all else fails
Friendship is but a pretense or fail
ure to those who value 1t only as It
brings happiness, for "only he whose
chief desire In his friendship is to be a
friend In unselfsh serving, even at the
loss Of his personal happiness or com
fort, knows what ii Is to be a friend,
or caa experience the truest Joy OF a
noble and ennOblng friendship"
Such friendships car only be the out
growth of the indwelling Spirit Of
Christ" for one who has not the love
of God IN his heart is not capable Of
such unselfsh love for human being.
LAWRENCE 4. WIDMAlER.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Disappointed Triple Hunter.

From the Yonkers Statesman.
II want to get two pounds Of tripe,' p
said the lady entering the shop.
Sorry, ma am" replied the keeper,
'but We haven't any tripe to-day"
mo tripe? Why. it's iii season.
NO ma am. there's no tripe being shot
just now"
mo tripe being shot. Why, what are
you talking about?"
III should say ma am. that the fish
cries commission won't allow tripe to be
caught now"
Are you crazy. man? don't want
FISH, / want tripe.'
well what in thunder is tripe,
ma am2'
"Why-why. I don't know just what IL
is. but if you haven't got any I'll try
some other place"
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Sons of Rufcher.-
rom the National Proyisioner.

From the National PrOyisi0ner.
Three of the stained-glass windows in
the Hall Of the Butcher Guild. Isondon.
contain the portraits of Cardinal Wolsev.
William Shakespeare, and Daniel Defoe
In recognition of their connection with
the meat trade
The cardinal was the son OF a respect
able butcher at Ipswich in Suffolk. and
THE immortal Bard" assisted while a
youngsIer butcher in his native town
Of Stratford-on-AvOn.
Defoe, nowadays known as the author
OF Robinson Crusoe." but in his day an
adventurer and secret agent of his gov
eminent, was the son of a butcher in
Fore street and a member Of the guild.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
THE HAND CLASP.

With dropping spirits and with
Wearied feet
made my way along the busy
city streets
Sad seemed my lot, for not ono
presOn cared
III ali that multitude how I'll or
well Jared.
Then came In ringing tOResi
"IiOw are you BiiiG'
With warm, magnetic clasp my
hand was pressed;
Into kind eyes ! CARED, and felt
my own eyes filiJ
My spirits rose, for l a friend
possessed.
ARTHUR W. BEER.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
TRUE FRIENDSHIP.

Did you ever have a neighbor
Who was oh, 80 very dear,
That jOIIied you, and ehOrtied
OF your qualities so raref
Did you ever find him wanting
When your luck would take a
turn,
And see fallaclOns friendship
As dying ember burnt
Did you ever think this friend
ship
SaVOred rather of design,
or that yen Lacked discretion
Giving 10 him of your tlmes
Wei, You may, or, perhaps, may
not
Find a neighbOr of this stamp,
But most of them just love yea
While they ON your kindness
camp.
So, don't be . wiily-niIly,
And R;.e VI tAe old for new,
Nor f0nd.c s!,- Dby friendship,
Find n trlse friend, and he true.
CHARLES ALBERT BREWTON.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

pen begins to creep out Until * is very
slowly scratching long, sweeping. zigzags.
In the course OF half an hour this slowly
diminishes. Not a single tremor has
been felt The waves passing through
the ground were too broad and slow for
sensation. but they have come thousands
Nof miles from a place where walls were
fallings and people were rushing franti-
cally into the streets.
II Is an impressive experience to watch
a seismograph recording a heavy distant
earthquake. Few spectators have ever
seen this, rs they visit the instruments
only once a day.
According to the speed Of the clock
work and the magnif1cation OF the levers.
instruments are made differently for
strong earthquakes close al hand. mod
erately distant ones. and very resote
shocks. A delicate instrument, with high
magnifcation. will record an earthquake
lat the Antipodes.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20
Exciting for Operator.

Returning 10 the nodus operandi of the
seismograph, the operator changes the
smoked papers and preserves the records
permanently among his trophies. When
we consider that every strong earthquake
may be recorded all over the globe. and
that one occurs somewhere every week or
two. the sport OF misunderstanding
becomes fairly exciting. If the interest
attaching to seismology were better
known there would be many amateurs.
An Omori seismosraph may be bought
Tor about 500, and any cellar on any sort
OF ground will catch the passing earth
waves. Country houses are better than
city ones, because of less tremor from
passing traffic, but the record Of local
trembling is distinct in character from
that of distant earthquake.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

King OF Israel perfectly accord with the
experience iOf mankind Who has not
found at times the fine edge which
friendship gives to our 'bunted faculties
and the still finer fragrance which
spreads over impaired delights?
The value of friendship. or the value OF
life. like true religion which exalts and
enhances both, is not 10 be estimated by
the perverted judgment OF skepties. sui
cides, and misanthropes. II is
something TO have an adviser who will
sincerely consult and seek our interests
and a companion who VIII tighten our
burdens and season our refreshments on
the journey OF life-RusticuS.
u. r. WARD.
They seem TO take away the sun from
the world who withdraw friendship from
life. for friendship is the light and SUM
shine Of life iUnder the, good influence
of a friend the flower of our nature will
expand and It's color expand. its color
grow brighter when stimulated by the
warmth and sunshine Of such a friend
ship We are so constituted that we can
not fully enjoy ourselves or anything IN.
less some one we love enjoys il with US
Bacon says. There Is no man that i'm
parteth his joys to his friends but he
joyeth the more, and no man that i'm
parteth his grief TO his friend but griev-
eth the less"
Much certainly OF the happiness and
purity OF our lives depend on our making
a wise choice OF our friends If they are
| badly chosen, they win inevitably drae
us down: II we'll. they will raise us up
Yet many people seem 20 trust in this
matter 10 the chapter OF accident II Z.
well 10 be courteous to every one witt
whom We come in contact but 20 chos.
them as real friends for what they are
| not for what they have, and II We de
serve so great blessing. then they vii
always be with us. preserved In absence
and even after death in the amber OF
memory.
/ The value OF a true friend is beyond
comparison. "As to the value OF othei
things" said a great philosopher, "mos'
men differ. but concerning friendship al
! have the same opinion" They add e
! the happiness and value OF life Their
when we have found such a friend let us
! endeavor TO keep him. Hast thou q
I friend" says an Eastern proverb, visit
/ him often, for thoTns and brushwood OBJ
struct the road which no one treads
/ Visit him IN his days Of sorrow as vel
as in his hours Of JOY and happiness
/ Sympathize with him I'm his trials and
and cheer him with Your words OF hopt
and courage. and the tie that is formed
/ here will continue to grow stronger eacf
/ cay and will be cemented in eternity
NJ. A. DUNN.
]
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

go TO your neighbor in his need and ex-
tend your hand. Give and We shall re-
eeive" is the law in making friends and
in keeping them. Try it, 1t will be worth
the effort, for the value of true friend
ship is inestimable and its influence for
good in our lives inimitahle
FRANK ORoURKE.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

friend is one who feels a Joy equal
10 our own when he has occasion 10 con
graduate US; who is by our side to show
the sympathy he feels when we sorrow;
who will commend our virtues that we
may prize them more highly, and yet viii
not hesitate 10 kindly criticise our faults
that We may overcome them: who will
endeavOr 10 guide us when we Seed
guidance. and should we reject his advice
and have cause to regret the rejection
refrain from saying Il told you So" but
instead come 10 our cid again; who viii
defend us II we are unjustly accused and
who will not desert US il We err and are
scorned for our sin. but with pity for our
weakness, will extend a helping hand.
Such friends. like precious gems, are
rare; but, like unto those gems. there are
many such waiting TO be discovered.
Would you have friend Ike this? Then
be one. II you have known the longing
for an encouraging word. for some one TO
believe IN you when the world doubted,
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

Contributions on THE value OF Friend
ship were likewise received from the
following. members OF The Washington
Herald Optimist Club: W p. Foley Mrs
II. E. Holliheld, Edith Y. Bradt. Thomas
Y. Murto. NJ. Joseph RYAN. Victor p.
Hammer, Mrs W f. Halleck. Louis v.
Woulfe H. Sylvester Wilson. and A Z.
Ranney.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

We have all numbered among our COM
panions in life many esteemed friends.
The strongest ties have bound our hearts
To theirs We have rejoieed with them
in joy, we have wept with them In sad
ness. Parliamentary history has few
better passages than the debate in which
Burke and Fox separated in the House
of Commons. when Fox urged on his old
friend the claims of old friendship with
such tenderness that the House was
moved TO tears"
Happy is the house that shelters a
friend" Miss sTRAUGHAN.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

"Of all .felleities the most charming Is
that Of firm and gentle friendship, It
sweetens all our cares. dispels our sOr-
rows and counsels US in all extremities.
Take heed OF thy friends faithful
friend is a strong defense, and he that
hath found such one hath found Il
treasure. Nothing doth countervsr a
faithful friend. and his excellency is in
valuable, NJ. l. REED.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

ton returned. II asks no higher pleas
ure than to serve. 1t teaches confidence.
reverence. banishes envy. and engenders
faith. In every real friendship we walk
by faith. not sight" True friendship,
as In the case Of Jonathan and David is
the highest type of affection. passing
the love Of woman" 1t seeks no return
and Is capable OF the greatest self-abne-
CATION. for greater love hath no man
than this. that he lay down his life for
mis- brother" Few II any OF us are called
upon to-day to give such conclusive proof
Of our friendship. but 10 be a friend one
must pay for il as the Scotch say, for Il
stands for self-surrendeT. suffering for,
and from ones friend, but that which
taxes our deepest sympathies helps and
strengthens US in the end.
The Washington herald., 1910-11-20

Eve can never replace a friend When
a man is fortunate enough TO have sew
eraI. he finds they are all different. No
one has a double in friendship. Friend
ship that flows from the heart cannot be
frozen by adversely. as the water that
flows from the spring cannot CONCEAL IN
winter Friendship renders prosperity
more brilliant. while il rghtens adversely
by sharing it and making its burden
common W H. REED.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
CANAAN GIRL MARRIED
Niece of Eugene Root Becomes Bride
 of Iowa Man.

Niece of Eugene Root Becomes Bride
 of Iowa Man.
 Miss Ethel Woodbridge, who formerly lived in Canaan with her grandparents, MT. and Mrs. Jerry Bailey, and with her uncle and aunt. MT. and Mrs. Eugene s. Root, was married last Thurs day to Ellsworth Wilson of Perry, Iowa, at the residence of the brides father, George Woodbridge at Manchester, Conn.
 The wedding was prettily arranged the ceremony being performed by Rev. Geo. W. Reynolds of Center Church. The house was tastefully decorated for the occasion; Miss Laura Bidwell. cousin of the bride. played Mendels- sohn's wedding march. An aisle was formed with ropes of evergreen carried by Misses Collins and Lnll The best man was George F. Bailey of Cincinnati. Ohio, and the maid of honor Miss Rachel Woodbridge, sister of the bride, dressed in light blue silk and carrying red carnations.
 The bride was gowned in white marqnisette trimmed with Irish lace and wore veil caught up with smilax. Her only ornament was an antique necklace of her mothers. She carried g bouquet of white roses.
 Light refreshments were served and the wedding cake contained fruit picked at the brides uncle's in Portland, Ore.
 Mir and Mrs. Wilson left for short wedding trip. after which they wi.s reside in Perry, Iowa. e
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
Connecticut Pensions

House Resolutions 28434 and 284S5 granting pensions and increase of pen- sions passed the U. s. House of Repre- sentatives Dec. g, 1910. The following Connecticut names are included Calvin A. Smith, late of Company H. 9th Regt. Conn. Vol. Imp. to receive $24 month. Charles E. Goodrich. late of Company K. End Regt. Conn. Vol Heavy Artillery to receive $24 month. George F. Craw, late of Company D. 2Oth Regt Conn. Vol. Infantry and 116th Company, sec- ond Battalion Veteran Reserve Corps, to receive $30 month. John H. Mur- phy, late of Company F. 1st Regt. Conn., Vol. Heavy Artillery to receive $50 a month. Doctor Bronson, late of Com. pany H. 2nd Regt. Conn. Vol. Heavy Artillery to receive $24 month.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
The Governors Staff

Gov.-elect Baldwin, through his secretary, Edwin s. Thomas, has an nounced his military staff as follows:
 Quartermaster- General, with rank of colonel, John T. Moran of Hartford.
 Surgeon General, with rank of colonel, Dr. William F. Verdi, of New Haven.
 Commissary- General, with rank of colonel, Frank M. Chapin, of New Hart ford.
 Paymaster- General. with rank of colonel, Christopher L. Avery, Jr., of Groton.
 Judge Advocate-General, with rank of colonel. Samuel H: Fisher of New Haven.
 First Aide-de- Camp. with rank of major, Louis E.. Stoddard of New Ha- ven. Second Aide-de- Camp, with rank of major, Edward T. Lyons. of Hartford.
 Third Aide-de- Camp, with rank of major, Charles B. Pinney of Stafford Springs. .a
 Naval Aide with rank of lieutenant commander, Osborne A. Day, of New Haven,
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK MEET
Young Athletes Make Or editable Show
 ing at Indoor Games.

young Athletes Make Cr editable Show
 ing at Indoor Games.
 The Canaan High School held an in- door track meet at the town hall, Satnr- day afternoon which attracted consider able attention and was attended by quite number of friends of the school. The boys gave very creditable ex- hibition and with a little training some very good athletes may be turned ont. Neat little ribbon badges were given the winners aud those who took second place The summary of events follows:
 Senior Standing High Jump Won by Rood, 3 it. Il ln.; second, Proper, it. 10in.
 Senior Running High Jump-Won by Keenan, 4 fit. in.; second, Proper. 4 it.
 Intermediate Running High Jump Won by Laffargue, 8 1t. 6 in; second, Q. Drum, B 1t. 5 in.
 Junior Standing High Jump--W Won by Felten, 9 1t. in.; second, M. Adam.
 JRnior Running High Jump--Won by Felten, 9 it. in; second,. M. Adam. 9 fit. ain.
 Senior Standing Broad Jump-won by Proper, 6 1t. II in.; second, Rood, 6 it. 3 in.
 Junior Standing Broad Jump-Won by Felten, 1t. 10 in; second, Nj. Adam.
 Senior Running Broad Jump-Won by Proper, 1t. II in.; second, Rood. g it. 6116 in.
 Senior Sack Race Won by Wilcox. second, Rood.
 Intermediate Sack Race-Won by Laffargue, second. w Abbe.
 Senior Potato Race-Won by Keenan, second, J. Adams.
 Intermediate Potato Race-Won by O. Drum, second, Parsons.
 Senior hree-Legged Race-Won hy Keenan and Wilcox second, Blass and Proper. . s0.a
 The next event was a Tug of War. This contest was won by a team cap- tained by Rood. The lineup of the two teams follows: Rood's team-Adam, Blass, Keenan, Wilcox, Nelson; Will sons team-Fuller, J. Adams, Trayer, Proper, Fitch.
 Hundred Yard Dash-won by Wilcox; second, Rood.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15

BORDEN'S ICE POND <
 YIELDS THREE CROPS
Cutting Will Soon Begin and an Aggrs- gate ot $500 Tons Will be Har-
 vested During the Winter,

Cutting Will Soon Begin and an Aggrs-
 gate ot 300 Tons Will be Har-
 vested During the Winter,
 The Borden Milk Company will soon begin harvesting the first crop of ice from the artificial pond near the milk factory. It has been the practice of the company to wait until the ice is about 12 inches thick before cutting, and three crops are harvested each winter and stored in the company's capacious ice houses for use in the local factory alone.
 The average crop yields about HOO tons of ice, so that the aggregate of the three crops is not far from $500 tons.
 No sawdust is employed in packing the ice, salt hay being more convenient to handle and fully as effective in pre- serving the ice. .s.@.
 The company uses about 500 tons of ice month in warm weather, and more or less ice is used even during the win ter. That the capacity of the pond and the ice houses is sufficient for the needs of the plant is shown by the fact that there is about 70 tons of last seasons ice still left in the house.
 While the ice is forming, the boys and girls are making the most of the oppor- tunity afforded by the excellent skating on the pond.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
TROLLEY EXTENSION
BERKSHIRE LINE BUILDS
 ... ON OLD FRANCHISE
Original Charter First Approved in 1899, on Application of ]. Henry Roraback and s. A. Eddy-Exten- sion of Time Mere FormaliY.

The petition of J. Henry Roraback, to be presented to the incoming legislature for an extension of time "within which the Canaan and Berkshire Tramway Company may organize and construct and complete its railway" refers to the Canaan end of the Berkshire Street Railroad Company, which must be con- structed and operated under Connecti- cut franchise. .,..
 The Canaan Tramway Company was originally chartered by resolution passed by the Connecticut General assembly and approved in 1899, on petition of J. Henry Roraback, Samuel A, Eddy md others, and it's lease of life extended by successive legislatures since that time, and this charter is the one under which the Berkshire Company is to construct ts line in Connecticut
 It is probable that the company might construct the line with the authority of the charter, without renewal by the in- coming legislature, but inasmuch as there might be some quibble over the right of Company to operate cars over it without renewal. the formality of leg islative extension of time is deemed nd visable, ro obviate any possible delay which such objection might entail.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-15
ROYAL NElGHB0RS
New Lodge of Women to be Instituted
 In Canaan '-


 New Lodge of Women to be Instituted d
 In Canaan '~
 The fraternal inclinations of Canaan society are manifesting themselves in a general disposition to get together in various social and beneficial erganiza- tions. The list of secret and fraternal societies in Canaan is to be extended by the formation of 8 lodge of the Royal Neighbors of America" an auxiliary of she Modern Woodman of America. The Neighbors is distinctively woman's so- ciety which has grown astonishingly within a few. years, and is said to be now the largest fraternal benefit society in the United States governed by women, it's membership on Jan. l, of this year being 245,000. r.... *.
 The Canaan lodge will have about 40 charter members, and district deputy, from Waterbury will visit the lodge of Woodmen, this (Thursday,) evening to fill out the applications for charter mem- bership in the Neighbors. and perfect the preliminaries to the institution of the lodge, which will be effected at a later date, probably about the last of this month.
 The Woodmen are preparing supper and reception for the ladies and the de- putty, in the lodge room in Odd Fellows Hall, this evening, and @ pleasant and profitable evening is anticipated.