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The Washington times., 1911-01-16
Cost of This Suit in Two
Materials
lBROADCLOTH.

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4 braided frogs, at 69c EACH. 2.76
Ladies' Home Journal Patterns,
Nos. 5644 and 5645................ 30
1914
RATINE.
~ yards 45-inch ratine, at 500
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IL yards 2-inch satin for trim
ming, at Observation-Disclosures. $50
4 braided frogs, at 69c each. 2.76
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The Washington times., 1911-01-16
How to Prepare an
Z inexpensive Menu

BREAKFAST.
Prunes a la California.
Graham Mush Toast.
Doughnuts. Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Cream of Tomato Soup.
Date and Nut Salad. Salt Waters,
Tea
The Washington times., 1911-01-16
FIVE KNIGHTS STORY
IS GOOD FOR CHILD
Usually Interests the Young
ster When He Tires
of Games.
By MARGARET LOUISE WALLACE.

ffTT HAT shall we play this
An/ morning? Do you want
to play with the toys I
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
Good Dog Gone.

"Tige," the Sweeney dog. is dead. He died of disremper. last week. He was noted as the best coon dog in this section of the state, and is was seldom that he went out with party without getting coon. and sometimes two or three of them. Tige was the dog that parked up the wrong coon, while scout ing with the cooning expedition at Twin Lakes, recently, and was put out of commission at the beginning of the hunt, by a skunk, as related last week. Tige was not himself that night, his friends say. else he would never have disgraced himself by associating with the pole-cat. He had shown signs of distemper, be- fore. and grew rapidly worse after the skunk episode, until he passed away, a week later. He had a great record, and was well-known throughout the county. His owner had only short tims before refused $150 for him.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
LISTEN TONIGHT

New Fire Alarm Will Be Sounded Be-
 fore Practice Run, at 7:I5
 Canaan Hose Company will have an interesting practice run tonight. at 7:l6 o'clock. They will run to the hydrant, at Parsons store corner, connect with the new twin coupling, which has just arrived, and throw two streams of water at the same time. This will be a dem- onstration which the company has not been able to give heretofore, and will illustrate still more forcibly the efficien- cy of our fire fighting equipment.
 Preceding the run, the new alarm will be rung, at the corner of the Canfeld block, from the suspended locomotive driving wheel tire. and residents on the outer borders of the village are requested to listen, at the hour appointed-7:15 o'clock-and report as to. the distinctness with which the sound is heard, Tn order to give the company an idea of how far the sound will carry,
 After the demonstration & business meeting will be held, in the hose house at which it is expected that the Bylaws will be adopted and other business trans acted.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
Free Anti-Toxins

In compliance with B new statute, the state board of health has contracted with H. K. Mulford & Co.,, of Philadel- phia, to furnish free tetanus and diph- theria anti-roxins. These are to be dis tributed through the general drug trade. on acquisitions to be furnished the health officers by the Mulford Go. These re quisitions will be honored by local drug gists, from their regular stock of Mul. ford products. An appropriation of $s,oO0 has been voted by the legislature, for the fiscal period ending Sept. 30, 1913, and the free supply will be stopped when the appropriation becomes exhausted.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
HIRAM EDDY CAMP GROWS
Eight Sons of Veterans Initiated Into
 Lakeville Camp

lakevilie Camp
 A class of eight candidates were mustered into Hiram Eddy Camp, Sons of Veterans, Friday evening, in the Grand Army Post room. (Masonic Hall) in the presence of 41 Sons and a delega- ton of G. A. R. veterans. The Sons as' sembled for supper at The Garfield, at o'clock. and after a square meal re- paired to the hall, where the initiation ceremonies took place. the degree being conferred by the Colonel Bartlett Camp team. of Pittsfeld, who came down on the trolley. The team was composed of B. A. Stewart, commander; Walter Sisson, senior vice commander; O. W. Noble, junior vice-commanders W. O. Goodwin, patriotic instructor; L. P. Ogden. chaplain; O. E. Corey. color guard: John Provost. guide. The work of the team was excellently done and the ritual impressively inserpreeed.
 At the close of che initiation the new recruits signed the constitution and by laws, and after brief recess, former Division Commander Malcom D. Rndd. of Lakeville. at the invitation of Camp Commander VanValkenburRh, presided at an informal session. MT. Rudd showed the rare faculty of making ev- erybody feel at home and inseiIled an at mosphere of goodfellowship. without stiffness or restraint, that accentuated ths informaliey of the occasion and made it comparatively easy for the "lay'' orators to speak. Remarks were made by Veteran George L. Parsons. of Canaan; Messrs Stewart. Goodwin, Sisson and Noble. of the Pittsfeld Camp; Miles Blodgett, of the Hiram Eddy Camp. and by Past Commander c, E Cox, of Hart ford, of the Connecticut Division, also by Past Division Commander Judge Ralph M. Grant, of Hartford, who is very generally regarded as the next Commander in Chief of the Department of the United States, s. of V.
 At the close of the session the Sons returned to the hotel, where the Pitts field contingent boarded the last trolley car for home and the. Lakevillains took teams for the west.
 This latest accession increases the active membership list of Hiram Eddy Camp to 61, and the class of eIght were secured through the efforts of MT. Walter W. Norton, a past commander of the Camp. who is indefatigable in his labors in behalf of the camp. and to whom 1t is largely indebted for it's present gratify- ing prosperity and sustained interest
 There were present Friday evening. the following past commanders of Hiram Eddy Camp: Bissell, Norton, Rudd. Cakes. Millspaugh, Peabody.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE 7
An Abstract from the Laws of Interest
 .s- to Parents.

An Abstract from the Laws of interest
 to Parents.
 The State Board of Education has furnished the members of the town school board with extracts from the laws regarding instruction, attendance and employment of children.
 The law requires that parents and others, who have the control of children over seven and under sixteen years of age, whose physical or mental condition is not such as to render their instruction inexpedient or impracticable, shall cause them to attend school or to be elsewhere instructed regularly during the hours aud terms while the public schools of the districts in which they reside are in session.
 The sole legal exception to this is that children between fourteen and sixteen years of age may be employed under certain conditions. But every child must be regular in attendance, while en- rolled as a scholar and must conform to all the rules of the school regarding as- tendance.
 The penalty for each weeks failure to send the child regularly is fine not ex- ceeding five dollars. But this penalty is not incurred when it appears that the chlld has no clothing suitable for school. and that the parent or person having control of the child is unable to provide such clothing. -"--' 5t
 State and town school officers may notify parents and guardians if their children fourteen or fifteen years of age have not had sufficient schooling. that such children must continue to attend school. The penalty for failing to com ply with such notice is the same as the penalty for failing to cause achild under fourteen years of age to attend school.
 No child under fourteen years of age shall be employed at any time in any mechanical, mercantile or manufactur- Ing establishment,
 The penalty for violation of this law is fine not exceeding one hundred dollars in each case.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
NEW FIRE ALARM
Duly Installed Near Garfield Block
 Penalty For False Alarm

Duly Installed Near Garfield Block
 Penalty For False Alarm
 The new fire alarm has been installed, at the west end of the Oanfield block the big locomotivs driving wheel tire. which is suspended in a substantial frame securely se+ in the ground. The frame, made of Y 6 timberx, was made by Assistant Foreman A. l.. Higgins, and set up by hia Monday afternoon. Its novel appearance attracts general atten- tion and strangers are constrained to ask what 1t is and what it is for.
 Where similar alarms are in operation they are eminently satisfactory, and give forth a sound that is, easily carried a long distance. There will be sledge hammer available, with which to play the Firemen's Muster on the big ring, in case of fire. but mischievously inclined boys and others who anticipate having fun with the combination by ringing false alarms will do well to reflect g little before indulglng in such rib split ting humor and take into account the law bearing upon that kind of sport.
 Chapter t59. of the Public Acts oi 1905. provides that ''every person who shall intentionally turn in false alarm of fire from any bCx or station connected with any fire alarm system" shall settle for his fun by paying a fine Of ''not more than five hundred dollars, or i'm. prisoned not more than one year, or both"
 If any irrepresslble humorist thinks it worth while to pay $500 fine, or spend ( year in prison-or both-for the sake ot ringing in false alarm, let him gC ahead and ring.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
PRAISE FOR CANAAN
Wit and Irony in Rev. Goddard's "Sur-
 Vey' of the Year.

Nef Sl AHS cdTs
 "The Annual Survey" for 1911 IS just issued. The Survey embraces the pro ceedlngs of the Litchfield Northwest Conference of Congregational churches held in Canaan Sept. 26, and is the work of Rev. J. O. Goddard, of Salisbury, bearing the earmarks of that genial wit all through its 2l pages. From the opening ot the "Survey." which was read by MT. Goddard at the Conference. we quote his tribute to Canaan:
 "Elect and We'll Beloved: It is nine years since we met in Canaan, tho much of our intervening time has been spent here, waiting for trains trains that, like Jews and Samaritans, have no conneo. tion with each other. Meanwhile Ga. naaQ has been assiduously collecting milk from the udder.most parts of the earth, along with plenty of ime-water both to keep it sweet and to make it gc further. In all these years Canaan has grown, having new bank a new school system and superintendent, new lime kilns, and new residents with new ideas on the license question. In fact, North Canaan (which is its true name) is the fastest growing town in our Conference and her addition of S6S ranks her next to Salisbury. However, when it comes to the grand list, Norfolk steps to the front, with Salisbury aud Sharon neck and neck for second money. But the master fact about Canaan is, that she is the terminus of the new trolley, and this village now dangles like a pendant Jewel at the end of an iIon chain. They have lost none of their hospitality in all these years, as witness the open-house today and the wise man never turns away from their table, when Dinal blows her horn"
 Further along. among the reports oi progress in the various towns represent ed in the conference, North Canaan and Salisbury are thus handsomely referred to:
 Much civic spirit shown as result cleanup day. was held {; new side walks new hose company; and 8 splen did Fourth of July celebration, attract ing 1000 people, with demonstration of the new chemical fire engine for al of which $500 was raised. The Con necticut Western News has been forct in this advance.
 East Canaan Tenth Anniversary oi the present pastorate. Several good sub stantial families have come in, who at tend church. The roll call, first weel in January. is the great event of th' year. The Ladies' Aid Society have their annual dinner and reception at thu parsonage in January, also; some new buildings going up.
 Salisbury. A Social Service Leagu, was formed recently in the town, witt wIde participation afternoon teas helC in the Library by ladies interested il ths League realized about e400. Sub scriptions neteed $500 more; a paiC Social Worker has been installed. Ou District Nurse system is still grandly operated, through the benevolence largel, nf one generous family, The Salisbury Carnival was 8 great success, attracting 2000 people, including 8 remarkabl' pageant. in which the Red Mems foa from Lime Rock took the first prize, anC ending, as in Canaan, with a ademonstra ton of the new chemical engine, manned by the new uniformed hose company.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
A Sportsman's Luck.

While the panic was at it's height, among the Italians in the Sodom and Little Italy" districts, some of the suspected parties had the presence of mind to secrete quantities of liquors in the woods, under rocks and in stone walls in the neighborhoods. where the lynx-eyed sleuths of the state police couldn't find them. A few days ago a local sportsman, who had been out hunt ing in the region of Little Italy, was asked, after his return, what luck he had:
 Great" he replied. II captured two grey squirrels in tree, one partridge in the underbrush, aud four quarts of whiskey in a stone wall"
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
Enual Franchise Nofes.

A Riverton Equal Franchise League was formed on Monday, Nov. IS, at the home of Mrs. Trescott Barnes, who was chosen president; 20 present joined the League.
 The Winsted Equal Franchise League was organized Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the home of Mrs. W. s. Hurlbut, on Elm street. The meeting was well at tended, and the women very enthusi- astic about the movement. Mrs. A. E. Scranton Taylor. of Norfolk, chairman of the Connecticut Women's Suffrage Association for Litchfield county, acted as organizer of both Riverron and Win sted Leagues. Mrs. J. H. Whiting was chosen president of the Wlnsted League.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
FIREMEN ENTERTAIN
Many Business Men Drop In at Fire
 Headquarters.


 Headquarters.
 Canaan Hose Company entertainedthe Business Mems Association at the hose house, Thursday evening, and a consid- erable number of the business men drop ped in, during the evening, to inspect the quarters and the equipment, includ. ing many who had not before visited the quarters and were agreeably surprised to note the completeness of the com pany's home and the convenience of it's fittings and equipment.
 Foreman Wigglesworth and Assistant Foremen Hugins and Whiting were on hand to explain the workings of the chemical engine, elucidate the newly drawn map of the fire alarm districts, show the psraphernalia of the company and pass out the cigars, which were pro- vided in abundance.
 The Company kept open house until @ late hour, and guests came and went, all during the evening. The occasion gave many of our citizens a better idea than they had formerly had, of the ex- cellant condition of the community with regard to protection against fire,
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
(cOntinued on Eighth PaSe0
The Equal Suffrage Question.
woMEN's RIGHT TO VOTE

woMEN's RIGHT TO VOTE
 The members of the Canaan Equal Franchise League believe in women's right to vote for the following reasons:
 !. If women as we'll as men must obey the laws of government. women as we'll as men should have voice in making those laws which they must obey.
 9. If women as we'll as men must pay taxes, women as we'll as men should have voice in that government which. thereby they belp to support.
 8. If women as we'll as men suffer from the results of corrupt government. women should have the privilege of en- deavoring to elect>executives of higher moral standard. ..a.. #
 4. If over 6,OOOO0o women in the United Sta es are employed in indus trial pursuits, these women should have a voice in the legislation, which. alone, can remedy the evil working conditions which exist; and under which thousands of them suffer morally and physically.
 5. If women as we'll as men arc citi- gems of 6 democracy which is a govern ment of the people, by the people and for the people, women should vote, be- cause women are people. It is just that women, who today are awakened to a sense of their rights, should endeayor to obtain them; for. in procuring them, they would be enabled to help protect their own interests as we'll as those of their town, their state and their country. for each of which they have as patriotic a love and loyalty as men. SECRETARY, Canaan Equal Franchise League.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
Pilgrims Heard Missionary.

At the Pilgrim Church last Sunday. morning, Rev. G. w. Hubbard of Foo Chow, China, gave 8 most interesting talk on missionary work in that country. MT. Hubbard has been actively engaged there for 27 years. and his talk on the growth of the work. as well as the mag nitude of the country and it's possibih- ties, together with his comments on the present troubled condition of China to day, was greatly enjoyed by those present.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
NO PUBLIC DRINKING CUPS

New Law Goes Into Effect Jan. |,
 AboIishing Them.
 The state board of health has issued the following bulletin regarding the use of the common drinking cup, which is proh llited by the law enacted by the last legislature to go into effect Jan. 1.
 "At a meeting Of the State Board of Health held on Oct. 25, 1911, the follow ing regulation was made concerning the use of the common drinking cup, in ac. oordanoe with the provisions of Chapter 96 of the Public Acts of 1911:
 "It shall be unlawful on aud after Jan. 1, 1919, to provide common drink ing cup in and upon the premises of any public building, restaurant, theatre, pub lie hall, schoolhouse or store; and in any park. street, railroad station, railroad car or steamboat
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
Tho id on Tiphf

In the meantime the sale of liquor even on prescription, at the drug stores, is prohibited, pending the decision of the county commissioners, next week, on the applications, remonstrances having been filed against every applicant, in- cluding the druggists. The latter have beer advised that they cannot legally fill a prescription calling for any kind of intoxicating liquor as one of the in- gredients. The lid is on-and on tight.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
ROBERTS LETTERS ENJOYED

Son of Former Captain in Second
 Heavies Writes His Appreciation.
 Comrade E. S. Roberts, who is writing the "reminiscences of the old, Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery regiment, now running in The News. has received letter from son of . former captain in the regiment. which testifies to the in terest these "reminiscences have awakened. The News is permitted by Mir. Roberts. to reproduce the letter, which follows
 Dear Sir and Comrade:
 am very much interested in the story of the Second Connections Heavy Artil- lery from your pen now being published in The Connecticut Western News. As soon as learned that such history was being printed. ordered the back mum bers of the paper and have read all thas have so far been printed.
 I lam the son of William T. Spencer, of Torrington, who was Caprain of Com pany K" of that Regiment, and I have OAbCA ACcAA 0 1AA6 AOA0kI C0nAC OA 6A4O HI cidents that you have told, I was es- pecially interested in your description of the rush of the Regiment to save the city of Washington from capture, as have often visited Fort Stevens with my father and have stood on the spot where President Lincoln stood during the fight. Next Tuesday, November 7th. mark. ar is to be placed on she parapet of the old Fort, (still in fair state of preserva- tion) where the President stood. Exer- cises are to be condncred by the Sixth Corps Association. the Loyal Legion, the G. A. R., the s. of V.. and the Woman's Relief Corps.
 The marker to be erected is a two and one half ton boulder suitably inscribed, brought from the field to the north of the Fort. It quite likely sheltered some Confederate soldler during the fight for it came from the field held by Early
 The proper location of the marker was indicated by General Wright, Com. mander of the Sixth Corps, and his SC lection was concurred in by General A McDoweIl McCook, wEo was in com mand of the fort aG that time. Both officers visited the fort in 1903 and mark ed the spot with board fastened to 6 tree that had grown up since the fight On the board was the following inscrip tion:
 "This place was identified by Genera Wright as the spot where President Lin coin stood. exposed to the fire of tht enemy during the battle of Fort Stevens July 12, 1884,"
 In the rear of the fort there is posted on the corner of an old house marker upon which is inscribed the following
 "This is the site of the Headquarteri of General McDowen McCook dnrinl the battle of July 11-I2, 1864."~
 There is movement of foot to secur' from Congress an appropriation to pur chase the site of the fort and to restore and preserve it as the fort that saved the city of Washington from capture, anC as the site of the only battle tough within the District of Columbia durinl the war.
 Again thanking you for the pleasur you are giving us in writing your recol lections of the war. remain
 Yours very truly,
 I. E. SPENCER.
 House of Representatives.
 Nov. 8, 1911.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
Odd Fellows Dance.

Canaan Lodge, Odd Fellows, will pro- vide an enjoyable public entertainment in the Town Hall Wednesday evening Nov. 20, when the three act comedy, "Men, Maids and Matchmakers, will be presented by local talent, The play is said to be very funny, and the cast in cIudes Misses Marjorie Nicoll, Margaret Roger. Myra Lawton, Margaret Collins. and Messrs. G. NJ Brewer. lvanhoe Scott, Howard Lathrop and H. H. Scutt. Music will be furnished by Austin $ orchestra, three pieces. of Winsted.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
COURT OF INQUIRY MONDAY
Grand Jurors Win Sit, With States At
 torney, to Hear Witness.

torney, to Hear Witness.
 Next Monday the court of inquiry is expected to re-convene, when the grand jurors and States Attorney Warner will listen to some more witnesses who are supposed to know something about the sale and delivery of intoxicating liquors. ale, lager beer. Rhine wine and cider, within or without 900 feet in direct line, etc, and various other matters pro- per to come before said meeting. A con- siderable number of witnesses are said to have been subpoenaed or to be holding their breath in momentary apprehension of it, and while nothing definite can be learned for publication as to the charac- ter of the testimony likely to be sub. mitted. it is vaguely intimated, by those who don't know anything about it, that the future developments will be not one whit less interesting than those that have gone before. And in order to s0s- tain public interest they'll have to be.
 Apparently it is thought the court of inquiry will conclude its business on Monday. as the county commissioners have appointed Tuesday as the day. for hearings of the applicants for license. some of whom, it has been stated. are likely to be affected in some way by the outcome of the court of inquiry.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-16
New CoaILaw-

The new law, which went into effect Nov 1. requiring that all coal sold in the state shall be by weight. and that a statement of the weight, etc. shall ac- company each order delivered, entails additional work upon the dealers. The law applies not only to the small quantity sold in bags and baskets, but to the wag- on loads, and dealers are obliged to make out, with each load form giving dealers name, weight of the load in gross, tare and net. and the name of the driver.
 "She married him to reform him. ''
 And what was the result"
 "He's so good nov that he's shocked at nearly everything she does"