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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-12-30
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A. G.. Biglow, q prominent busl'
ness man of Port Natchez, Texas,
was in Welsh Tuesday, looking att
or some real estate, which he pur-
chased here recently.
A. l. Estes, and family who
have been living on the W. |.
Hutchinson place north OF town
during the past year moved BACK
to Crowley this week. The Estes
family will be missed by large cir
Gle of friends here. as they were
wide awake progressive people such
IS are an advantage to any COM
munitY.
DR., X. Thrower, Optomatrlst
Of Lake Charles, will be at Dr.
lCooper's office Monday Jan. End
If YOUR eyes trouble you do moi
t fail to see him. He is an expert a
Q fitting glasses to the eyes to relieve
e all annoyances caused by deiect'V
sight and nerve strain.
q Mr.. and Mrs. Benjiman Roberts
who are located in the norther
. part of the state are spending tn
% holidays visiting Mrs. Roberts PAL
\ eots, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. d. Heal'
ID Mrs Fl, W. LAM came over tro'
ID Jennings Thursday morning 'or
or sbort visit with Mrs. E. Fl. bolln
Mrs. Mae Mills and daushtS
ell Frances came over from Latayes
to Thursday morning for a short vls
with her sister Mrs. W. T. McAffr
IS Rev. J. A. Carruth and fam
", who have been in Welsh for the p;
nd four years departed this week
Texas City, Texas, to which eha'
no was assigned at the recent &C
to ference, During his four years 7
eks iderce here, Rev. Carruth mas
p, the esteem. not only OF MS Gnu :,
.,as members. who have learned 70 !.
49, him as a devoted pastor Du' 0,
entire community as WELL VINO /, u
in found in him . good citizen ta 4
an an active part in all the an
rel looking toward the bettermen'
his city and state. Inc e, MAJOR
re- +;on Of the people of Welsh
eau roorn of.the departure OF Key.
and family, with declas'
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1910-12-30

aiss Lilly Hathaway, who is
,,ebipg at Kinder, spent the hoI-
ilnys visiting her sisters, Mrs. w.
Stewart and Miss Eva Hatn"-
way, Of this city.
Waller Romero returned to "elSh
Saturday, for few days visit WIN
Iippas. after having spent seVerai
n0ntbs working on a Layne &
Bowler we'll rig, over in Mississippi.
II, and Mrs. A. Reeve and fam
il took Christmas dinner with
lIs. Reeves sister, Mrs Barker OF
Jennings.
orSale or Trade, at q bargain
-four lots, situated in the north
rrt Of Welsh. Will sell for cash
aftrade for stock. Ifyou want q
nice piece of real estate in the best
town on the line, investigate these
bis. INQUIRE at the Journal office
lriurther particulars
Frank Taylor of jennings was
business visitor in Welsh Friday.
Wesley Jacobs, who is workln
hthe Finton oil field, came HON
aturday to spend Christmas WI
lbiamiIy. Mr.. Jacobs said ne ha
just brought in q six thousan
barrel gusher for the company Il
shon he is drilling.
Abe Woods, one of the WE
sAoRn citizens of Iowa, was over
Welsh on business Tuesday.
Jos. Villien was business pa
snger to Lake Charles Tuesda
plng down to pay his taxes al
lllsad to other business.
: lis. D. Calkins returned 81
uday, from Blue Earth, Mlnnlso'
Rither she had gone some Wes
20 with the remains Of her math
mo passed away here and '
akento her old home for inferno
I HIS. NJ, E. Saeggins arrived
Welsh Friday afternoon. after
slented visit with friends and
Wives in California.
vi and Mrs. Sam Ringgold
sIaea Monday night from Be
asataad Orange, Texasi where t
ssatthe Christmas holidays.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
Cannot Gust Potter
Canaan, Dec. 2s, 1910.

The position of Hubert F. Potter, the State Dairy and Food Commissioner can- not be touched under the incoming state administration, according to the politicians of New Haven.
 Potter is North Haven man. and his job is worth $2,000 & year. He is ap- pointed for two years by the Governor, according to the Red Book" and also according to the "Red Book his term of office expired last May.
 Up to date it is said that there have been 24 applicants for this position, but it now appears that his office is immune from any attacks of officeseekers. be- cause at the last session of the Legisla- ture his term of office was extended for four years more, and that hence he has about three years and six months still to serve. Potter was appointedto his pres ent position, it is said, largely through the efforts of Internal Revenue Com missioner Col. Robert Q. Eeaton, who was his predecessor as Dairy Commis- sionet for some years.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
Knight for Scott

Unless all signs fail Frederick A. Scott, who will be one of the repre- sentatives of the town of Plymouth In the next house, will be nominated for speaker by the republican caucus. says she Hartford Times.
 At one time 1t was thought that the division of sentiment in Mtchheld county would prevent the nomination of MT Scott But there is no longer division in that county. MT Scott Is the oounty's favorite son and his can didacy will receive the unanimous sup port of the republican representatives from it. For some weeks 1t was thought that Dr. George H. Knight of Salisbury would be a rival of Mr. Scott for the nomination. In the opinion of some people Dr. Knight was in the race tor the speakership tentative, at least for a time. It must be said that the genial doctor, who is at the present time doing excellent work at the head of the positively that his political aspirations tended in the direction of the speakers chair. His friends thought they did and, prehaps, he allowed them to think as they pleased. His silence did not carry with it any responsibility for what others thought. Now, however, tho doctor has stated his position on the speakership To Times reporter he said the other day that he is in favor of the nomination of Mr. Scott and that he would do what he could for him. This attitude cleared Litchfield county the home of both gentlemen-of all opposition to MT Scott's candidacy. It should be stated that it was only after Mr Scott had declared he was in favor of the nomination of former Gov. George Mclean for the United States senate that Dr. Knight announced his friendliness for him as candidate for speaker.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
Agricultural Budget RssaY

Connecticut agricultural organizations have prepared 8 budget showing the sums they will ask from the next general assembly for the two years ending Sep tember 30, 1913.
 The experiment. station will ask for the following sums Current expenses, $20,000; food and drug investigation, $5,0o0 entomologist, ,$6. .0O0 suppression of gypsy moth, $10,0O0; replacing loss by fire, $6,500.
 The agricultural college will ask for a total of $ss5,0o0. The Connecticut Dairymen's association wants 80, ,00O i; the Genealogical society for $9,000; also special appropriation of $2 .000 to meet the cost of 8 proper exhibit from this state at the New England Fruit show in Boston, aext fall i; also $1 ,00o for publi- city work the Connecticut Poultry As- soeiation asks for biennial appropria- tion of $S. .000 ;sthe Bee Keepers associa- tion asks for $1,0o0, doubling the last grant the Sheep Breeders association wants $1. 900. the same as in 1909. The state forester asks for $5, 900 for the pur- chase of forest land. and $2,0O0 for care and improvement of state forests as pub lie demonstrations of forest management. The total appropriations asked for by the different associations are $345, 750 against $238, ,321 in 1909.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
LOTS OF WATER NOW
HALF MILLION GALLONS
 IN THE RESERVOIR
May be Easily Filled to it's Utmost Capacity by Setting the Pump at Work-Spring Feeds 50,000 GaI- Ions Day.

All possibility of a water famine in Canaan has vanished. The reservoir now contains about 50o,000 gallons of water, and the everlasting springs on the hillside are feeding it at the rate of 50,o 900 gallons every 24 hours. and the new connection with the we'll in the Eddy lot is capable of supplying 100. 900 to l50,O00 gallons day indefinitely.
 The pump was kept working, from the time of it's installation and connec- tion, last week Wednesday, until Sstur. day, and raised the water in the reser- voir to point that insured sufficient demonstrated beyond question the eff, cacy of the experiment.. The result will serve to reassure the timid souls that fear universal thirst. They may know now that when the supply of water in the reservoir is apparently low, all that is necessary to replenish the store is to press the button and the big electric pump will do the rest.
 ohuoA hokAhaA SoAuA1loha, ehc unkulnA supply, from the springs, should be ample for all ordinary demands. It is estimated by the water people that the average amount of water consumed by the customers is just about the same as the amount running into the reservoir from the springs. The fact that recently the water has been drawn out faster than it has ran in, would seem to indi- cate either reckless waste or pipe leakage, and no trace of the latter has been found.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
SPRAYED AND LOST
INMATE OF DR. KNIGHTS
 WANDERS FROM LAKEvILuE
William Hicks, FeebIe-Minded, Found Nearly Frozen on Church Street. Had Fallen Into River-Not Missed From School.


 Constable "Lew Rhoades was awnk- ened from his sweet and peaceful slum- bers at o'clock Monday morning by the persistent ringing of his telephone. He jumped out of bed and rushed to tha instrument, to be informed by his neigh Dor, A. E. Molando, that his official ser vices were required immediately down at the lower end of Church street, where a drunken man was wandering around and going from house to house in aim less fashion.
 The constable slipped into his clothes and sail si forth. Molando met him near the residence of Joseph Kegler, and led him to MT. Kegler's front stoop. where the supposed drunken man was appar- ently communing with himself. Rhoades saw at glance that tho fellow was not drunk, but nearly frozen. He had exi- dently fallen into river. and his clothes were soaked, and he was thoroughly be- lumbed with the cold.
 On being asked who he was and whence he came he could give no intelli- gible reply, and the constable concluded that the fellow was feeble minded. which proved to be the case. He was brought to Rhoades' barber shop, where heroic treatment, warm coffee and a close contact with the radiator thawed him out. Dr. Adam was called in, and put the man into comparatively normal condition.
 Rhoades attempted to get him to iden- tify himself, but the patent showed no sign of intelligence except when asked if he had come from Dr. Knights school, when he mnttered some inooherenoy that seemed to indicate m affirmative. Dr. Knight, of the Lakeville school for feeble-minded, was called up by tels- phone, and asked if he had lost any of his pupils. The doctor replied that he had not been apprised of anybody missing from the institution, but he would make inquiry. Later he called up Rhoades and said one pupil, William Hicks. of Norwich, seemed to be missing. and his description fitted the Canaan wanderer. Dr. Knight came over later, identified the man, and afterward sent an attendant here to take him back.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

The annual meeting and dinner of tie Choral Society was held at Delmonico's. New York, Tuesday afternoon and even- ing. the officers of the Society being the guests of Karl Stoeckel. of Norfolk. It was there decided that the Society ill sing this winter Parker's "Hora Novis- sims" and Gluck's "Orfeo." Canaan was represented at the meeting and banquet by Rev. E. O. Gillette, Robert D. Peirce and N. Watson Hardenbergh. All who would like to become members of the Society this winter, and who are not now members. are invited to notify the secretary, N. W. Hardepbergh.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
Paarv Is Worried

After months of persistent refusal on the ground Of interference with con tracts with publishers, Capt. Robert F Psary the Arctic explorer. has promised to furnish congress with the proofs upon which he relies to support his claim of attainment of the North Pole. The as- surance has been communicated Co some of his advocates at the capitol in con neotion with the bill to reward him with rear admiralship on the staff iu recognition of his arctic achievements The bill will be considered by the house committee on naval affairs soon. Repre- sentative Macon of Arkansas, member of the committee. has expressed in vigorous language his opinion of the ex- plorer and his doubt of his ever getting to the pole and purposes to fight it on the floor. He is not ths only opponent of Peary in the naval committes and there are members of she house who object to the proposed explanation and will join in the fight when the issue is presented on she floor of the house.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

The newly elected officers of Esther Chapter order of the Eastern Star, will be installed next Wednesday evening i'll the Canaan Masonic lodge room.
 Miss Grace Leete, of Waterbury, has been spending few days with Miss Clara Allyn in Canaan.
 Rev. MT. Gifith of Lime Rock. Lee Kellogg of Falls Village and Lyman Johnson of Norfolk were among the out of town visitors in Canaan Tuesday.
 Joseph Quinn of Hartford spent Christ mas with his parents in Canaan.
 Samuel A. Eddy, of the United States Treasury department, at present sta tioned at Boston. is visiting Canaan friends for few days. MT Eddy, with his wife and youngest son. spent Christ mas with Prof. R. P. Payne. at Norfolk. -.'
 Miss Rachel Woodbridge. of Man. chester Green, Conn.,, is visiting friends In town.
 Miss Mamie Lansing Is spending & few days with Miss Frances Harper, in Great Harrington.
 Howard Wells, of Boston, and Miss Mary Wells, of New York. spent the Christmas vacation at their home here.
 Lewis Holt and family of New Britain, spent Sunday and Monday at Horace Holt's.
 A. J. Wigglesworth and family spent Christmas in Watertown, Conn.
 A. L. Higgins and family spent the holiday with MT. and Mrs. Michael Walsh in Lakeville.
 Howard Rood. of Winsted. spent Christmas at H. D. Humphreys.
 Eugene Williams spent Christmas with his sister, Mrs. Kirk Gray, in
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
RAILROAD "CUT" COMING
 OWING TO DULL BUSINESS
Deficit Threatened In the Income Ac- count and Wholesale Retrenchment
 May, in Operating Expenses.


 May, in Operating Expenses.
 A Boston dispatch says that some re-. cession in business is noticed in the territory of the New York. New Haven and Hartford railroad. Gross earnings now show increases of but S2.000 to $S.000 per day as compared with recent daily increases of SIG, 900 to $t2. .00o, and there is nothing in sight which promises any immediate betterment in traffic con- ditions. The October statement shows an increase in operating revenue of $152. .o00.
 The Boston News Bureau says "With revenue outlook no brighter, there is s basis for the prediction that there will be deficit ill the income account this year after the payment of dividends. President Mellen does not believe how ever that dividend payments should fuctuate to correspond with. the fiuetu- ation in traffic receipts. The N wisdom of the policy of maintaining the regular per cent. dividends, despite the fact that in two of the last three years they were not earned, was amply confirmed by the large surplus (larger than was apparent by the annual report) oyer and above all payments for the year ending June 30, 1910. .... .a..
 Boston and Maine is up against a tougher proposition tham the New Haven, and the directors make no secret that the tremendous increase in operat- ing expenses, especially in increased wages, will compel the road to show quite sizeabie deficit this year, after the payment of per cent. dividends on the common stock. s--.
 "Rerrenchment of operating expenses must soon force itself upon the consider ation of the directors of each road with all that this involves in reduced train service, postponement of improvement work and discharge of empl yes, etc, unless an improvement in business. not now discernible causes change In the present program"
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
Vale Corporation Changes

The election of Clarence H. Kelsey of New York to the Yale Corporation. attracts attention in Yale circles in New Haven as new step in the laicizing of the governing body of the university.
 The corporation now consists of three ex-oficio members. President Hadley, and the Governor and Lieutenant Gov ernor of Connecticut six members elected each for six years by Yale alumni, and ten members as successors Of the original ten trustees, who elect their own members for life. Up to few years ago the ten were clergymen, but since that time by the voluntary action ot the clergymen three laymen members have been elected almost in succession. Payson Merrill, of New York Charles Hopkins Clark of Hart ford, and now MT. Kelsey. As result of these changes the old clerical maj jority of one in the corporation of 19 members, is changed to q laical majority of five and if two more laymen are elected as successors of the original trustees the clerical denominanoe of that body will pass also. ~F ss~.
 The six members of the corporation elected by the votes of the alumni under an amendment of the university charter succeeded, in 1872, the six senior mem. bers of the Connecticut Senate, who had previously beon members of the body.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
Rood-Humphrey

Miss Olive Humphrey, daughter of MT. and Mrs. H. D. Humphrey, and Howard Rood, son of MT. and Mrs. Charles Rood, were married Tuesday evening, without fuss or frills but in a matter of fact, sensible sort of a way. They went to the East Canaan parsonage where Rev. Mir. Hanna performed the ceremony only the parents of the groom being present as witnesses. They will make their home in Winsted where MT. Rood is ill business
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
The Methodist Sunday School Christ

The Methodist Sunday School Christ mas exercises held in the church Tues day evening were largerly attended by parents and friends of the pupils, and were greatly enjoyed. A large Christ mas tree. lighted wsth tiny electric lights. and big electric star, were fea- lures of the occasion. Superintendent O. Willis Parsons had charge of the ex- eroises, which consisted of singing, speaking, etc. and Henry H. Scutt played Santa Claus in a most convincing and satisfactory manner, distributing a big bagful of toys and gifts with generous hand.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
B0RDENs CUTTING ICE
 TWELVE INCHES THICK
First Crop HaIf-Fills the Big Ice. House And Furnishes 1900 Tons-Anothsr
 Crop Like it Will be Enough.

sE SE0p EiNC " Ssilt oS EnOuRns
 The Bordens have just finished har- vesting the ioe crop from their pond near the milk factory, after about four days diligent work.
 The ice is about 12 inches thick, and has yielded about 1.600 tons, practically half filling the capacious ice houses Of the Company. ,.-+..s.
 It has been the custom of the Com- pany to cut ice as soon as it has attained 8 thickness of eight inches, and harvest three crops. If another freeze makes ice 12 inches thick again this season, however, it will be sufficient to fill she Company's houses and obviate she neo- sssity of third cutting.
 The operation of cutting and housing the Borden ice by machinery, Is an inter esting process, and invariably attracts @ goodly delegation of gentlemen of leisure, to witness the working of the automatic machinery and make sugges- tions to the men on the job.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
Wants MacponaLd's Place

Three petitions asking Judge Baldwin to nominate as State Highway Conn missioner, Frank w. Foley of New Haven were handed to Governor.elect ast week by prominent local Democrats One petition was signed by every dele gate to the convention which nominated Baldwin. The next Governor replied that he would give the matter his care ful consideration but that the nomination would not be made for several months, if at all
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
BOARD WILL WAKE UP
MEETING TO BE CALLED
 FOR ITS RESURRECTION
President LyIes and vlce-President Fuller Interested in Reviving the Useful Organization and Something Will Soon be Doing.

After & reasonable time has elapsed, to enable the business men to fully re- cover from the wear and tear of the busy holiday season, meeting will be called, of the Board of Trade, and measures taken to resurrect the organization, set 1t on it's feet again and give it new start toward the achievement of still greater things than any of it's past au- complishments.
 President Harry Lyies and Vice Pres ident George s. Fuller have expressed a determination to see to it that such 8 meeting is called immediately, and no other assurance is needed that things are going to be done.
 When the Board is again in active operation, 1t will be better qualified than ever to grappie with the problems of local It will have the benefit of experience to guide it, and will profit by it's former mistakes-if it made any and gain confidence from it's successes. It will enter upon it's new lease of life with it's lesson learned-that constant and earnest co operation and loyalty to the community's best interests at all times will bring the reward and not only give enviable standing to the Board of Trade itself, but boost the townafor- ward in the march of progress and keep it in the front rank.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

Mrs. Jennie Bierce and her mother, Mrs. Brown. have taken quarters with Mrs. Browns s sister, Mrs S. o. Beckley, for the winter. Mrs. Brown is not in good health, and as her daughter is necessarily away from home much of the day in pursuance of her duties as super intendent of music in the schools, the change was decided upon.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
Slept to Death

Stephenson Northrop, 40 years old, died at his nome in New Milford. Mon day from an overdose of laudanum taken last night to induce sleep. Northrop was in the habit of taking the drug.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

MT. and Mrs. Heerman Lansing spent Christmas with friends in Salt Point, also visiting Pleasant Valley, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

The annual election of officers of Canaan lodge of Heptasophs, No. 761 will be held this (Thursday) evening.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-07-21
JEALOUSY
At BAR HARBOR
Residents Complain Be-
cause the Strangers Mon
opolize Taft.
By United pr.sE Wire


Bar Harbor, Me-, July 21.-The all
year-round residents of Bar Harbor
are sorry President Taft is so popu-
lar with the summer visitors, for the
strangers" as the real Bar Harborit-
es call the cottagers. are monopoliz-
ing the time of the president, to the
exclusion of the natives.
The presidents engagement book
shows one round of dinners, recep-
tions and other social functions here
to which the natives are not hidden.
First selectman John E. Bunker, Jr.,
has therefore been detailed to ask
Mr.. Taft to be the guest of the town
for a while and make a short speech,
The president is decidedly impress
ed with the golf links at the Kebo
Valley club. He had a preliminary
game there yesterday afternoon and
liked 1t so well that he was back on
the course before . o'clock this morn
ing. The only chance the real Maine
voters had today to see the president
was when he was on his way to the
links and the later when he went
to luncheon at the summer home OF