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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
gro Cure Sleeping sickness

Brussels, Feb. 5.-(Special )-The regu- lations issued by the Belgian government for, the prevention and cure of sleeping sickness in the Congo provide heavy pen alties1 for neglect of the prescribed pre- cautions All employers of native labor must take measures to discover any cas- es of sleeping sickness among their staff and report them at once to the authori- ties. Those aiding others to neglect the treatment prescribed will be punished; as well as those who try to pass from in- fected to uninfected districts or vice versa stlsls a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
Curious Accident

Tangier. Feb. 5.-(Special 1.-The acci- dent to Dr.. Wilkinson an Englishman which gave rise that the report that the British Legation had been attacked came about in a curious way. Dr. Wilkinson was on his way to Tetuan when he met native wedding party, and fired his re- volver in the air as a salute. His horse became startled, and threw the doctor with the result that shot wounded him ir the leg. The wound is, happily. not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
Elks Are Starving

IN Cheyenne. Wyo., February IA tele- srafn received last night from Jackson's s
 Hole quotes A. N. Leek. a big game au-
 tnority. to the effect that "5O00 elks will stsrve unless hay is provided for them at once" ."e34 2 The state legislature recently appro-
 priated 5000 for hay, but its purchase has
 not begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
TO EXPRESS MESSENGERS
 AND BAGGAGEMEN

w. A. Porter, care M. & M. bank, will pay a liberal reward for information leading to the recovery of a large white and black -ticked pointer dog:
 Black head and ears; black spot root of tail; black spot on right ham. Disap- peared January 28th. Name, Snap.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
SECOND CHOICE WINS
 CUP AT OAKLAND

Oakland, Cal, February I.-Markie M, the well supported second choice, won the Warehouse cup today from Ago, Fuletta and other distance performers Ago ruled favoiite. Markie M. went to the front and was never headed. Endymion II won the fifth race at odds of 25 to l. Sum- mary:
 First race, six furlongs-Doride (Sel- den), to 2, won; Zinkand (BoreD, to l. second; Lovey Mary CTaylor). 20 to l, third. Time, 1:1S. Donald, Seacoast, Queen Alamo, Camera, Rollicking Boy. Nonie, Princess of Wales, Sir Won also ran.
 Second race, six furlongs-Miami (Mc- Intyre), to 1, won; Alchemist (Taylor). 10 to l, second; Thomas Calhoun (Sel- den), 5 to l, third. Time, 1:17. Hiacko. Bucolic, Cantem. Hal Waner, Military Man Sugar Maid and Frieze also ran. Third race. .sfuturity course-Roy Junior (Selden) 3 to ?, won; Fernando CTaplin), 9 to 5, second; No Question (Woods), 10 to l, third. Time, 1:12 1-5. Metropolitan, Aunt Polly, Icsarian, Judge Cabiness and Buckthorn also ran.
 fOurlN race, WdternOuSe cup, two miles and a quarter-Markie M. (E Martin), Il to 5, won; Ago (McIntyre), to 1, second; Fuletta (Selden), to 1, third. Time, 4:02 4-5. Sir John and Clamor also ran.
 Fifth race, mile and 70 yards-Endymion II CTaplin), 25 to 1, won; Raleigh P. D. (Riddle), 8 to l, second; Eddie Graney (Selden), 15 to 1, third. Time 1:50 3-5. Tor bellino, Godfather, Banorela, Rosevale and Tavora also ran.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Silver Knight (Taplin), IS to 5, won; Ben Stone a. Me- Intyre). to l, second; Abella Ccelden), to 1, third. Time, 1:17 3-5 Lucille Man. ley, Quick Trip, Hex, Burning Bush, Swede Sam and Adena also ran
 Seventh race, six furlongs-M Mossback (Fisher) ' to 2, won; Phillistina (E. Mar tim, to l, second; Burnell (Kirsch- baum,s to 2, third. Time, 1:1S.3-5 Yel- lowfoot, Prince Winter, Exchequer, Cav ellena, Incentive. Great Caesar, Recluse Lofty Haywood and Toby also ran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

10. The travel directed is necessary with the military serAce. By command of the governor.
 JOSEPH B. SCULLY 's 'Brigaaier General the Adjutant Cen eral A. N G..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
Inspection Rules

Inspection Rules
 2, Each officer and enlisted man is re quired to be preesnt at this inspection unless excused by the commanding ofri cer, upon certificate of surgeon; failure to be present renders such person liablt to court martial and impairs the eff ciency of the service. Company, battery and troop commanders will be held re- sponsible for a strict observance of this order.
 g. Commanding officers will see that al ordnance and quartermaster supplies are convenient for the inspection of same This applies to military stores of every character. Captains must make out prop erty reports and hand them to the in. specting officer before inspection.
 4. All inspections will take place al the armories of the respective orgs niza- tions at p. m. unless otherwise ordered
 5. Inspection will be in field uniform with complete field equipment, incl ld- Ing blanket comb, housewife, poncho soap, toothbrush towel, extra rair oi stockings and intrenching tools. Com n1anding officers will acqunint them selves with the proper knowledge of the ceremonies of inspection. 'Organizations will be Judged by this inspection; and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
Southern Railway Q For Atlanta.
 LOOSE COTTON SEED

We offer for immediate shipment in car load lots loose hulls at $9.O0 per ton. Prime c. s. meal for sale also.
 BUCKEYE COTTON OIL co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

ment, Friday, April ', 1911.
 Birmingham, detachment, Saturday, April 8, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
Medical Department

Maj. George H. R. Gosman, medical corps, Fort Barrancas. Fla. will in. spect the medical property and hos. pital corps at the following times and places indicated below. accompanied by the surgeon general for the state: f Troy, Mondoy. April 3. 1911.
 Montgomery, Tuesday April 4. 1911. Birmingham. Wednesday. April 5. 1911.
 Anniston. Thursday. April 6. 1911.
 The Signal Corps
 The Signal corps will be inspected at the times and places indicated below by an officer of the United States army yet to be designated. Montgomery. headquarters and detach-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12
The Artillery

Capt Henry c. Merriam. Coast artil- lery corps, Jackson Barracks, La, W i'll inspect the field and coast artillery at the times and places named below. actsm- panied by the adjutant general of the state.
 Birmingham, Thursday. April 13, 1911. Headqua rters and Battery D. Field artillery.
 Selma, Company B, coast artillery, Friday, April 14. 1911. Montgomery. Battery B. field artil- lery: detachment coast artillery and headquarters Saturday, April 15, 1911.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-12

First Lieut.. Edwin l.. Cox. Eleventh cavalry. Fort Oglethorpe Ga. will in spect the cavalry squadron at the times and places indicated below; accom- panied by the adjutant general of the state: Montgomery, headquarters band and Troop A, Monday. April IT, 1911. Selma, Troop c, Tuesday, April IS. 1911. Camden. Troop B, Wednesday. April | 1a, 1911.
 Birmingham, Troop D. Thursday, April 20, 1911.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
Mrs. Mary Ann Partridge

Mrs. Mary Ann Partridge. widow of the late John Partridge, died Thurday. Nov. 16, 1911, aged 84, at the home of her son, Frank H. Partridge, in And. over, Conn, The funeral was held at the home Saturday, Nov. 19. at 10 Q m. fnterment was in New Milford Center cemetery on Sunday at 3 p. m. Rsv. N E. Honnold, pastor of M. E. church officlated at the grave. Pallbearers were L. A. Warner, W. H. Parcells, Isaac Dodd, L. A Miller, O. D. Polver and w. Ward.
 She is survived by two sons. Frank H Partridge of Andover, Conn.,, and Arthur K. Partridge of New Milford Conu.. (her daughter Alice F., died iu Rockville, Conn, June 12. 1909,) three grandchildren. John H., William F., and Della M. Partridge.
 Friends who came from out of town were Frank H. Partridge and family, Mrs Lena Rowland and son Kenneth of New York city, Misses Susie and Hoberta Kilborn of Winsted, Conn. Mrs. Margaret Bull and daughter Florence, Kent, Conn.,; Mrs. c. E Vron an, Brookfield, Conn.,, and Mis-, E. R. Farrer, New York City.-Nev Milford Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
COTTAGE BURGLARS
Tramps Arrested at Twin Lakes and Sent to Jail.

Tramps Arrested at Twin Lakes and Sent to Jail.
 w. A. Miles has been pestered beyond endurance by tramps and petty burglars breaking intohis cottages at Twin Lakes and stealing articles of household utility, and Sunday morning he secured the ser vices of Deputy Sheriff Rhoades. who went over and arrested a couple of gen tlemen who had taken possession of the railroad shack near the old picnic ground. When the sheriff arrived, one of them had just finished washing his clothes. but on the word of command he put them on, wet as they were, and the couple ac- companied the officer to Canaan and were lodged in the lookup. They gave their names as Frank Smith. of New London, and George Ryan, of Maine.
 Monday morning they were taken to Salisbury and tried before Justice Nal. colm Rudd. who gave them each 30 days in jail, with cost, and they were taken to Litchfield later, by Sheriff Rhoades.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
CHRISTMAS STAMPS
important Rulings by the Post Office
 Department.

Important Rulings by the Post Office
 Department.
 Postmaster Holt has received official rulings regarding the use of Christmas stamps on mail matter, with which it is we'll for patrons of the post office to familiarize themselves,
 No adhesive stamps, or limitations of stamps, of any form or design what ever, other than lawful postage stamps, shall be affixed to the address side of domestic mail matter. but such adhesive stamps. provided they do not in form and design resemble lawful postage stamps. and do not bear numerals, may be affixed to the reverse side of domestic mail matter. .a.... ...#s..a. .
 All domestic mail matter bearing. on the address side. adhesive stamps, or limitations of stamps, other than lawful postage stamps, will be returned to the sender. if known; otherwise they will be forwarded u the division of dead letters.
 The latter does not include printed labels or "stickers" which are not in imitation of, or which do not bear 8 re- semblanoe to, postage stamps in form or design, or which do not bear numerals calculated or liable to cause, them to be mistakenafor posta Se stamps.
 The following countries refuse to admit to their mails articles bearing nou-postage "Christmas" stamps, or other adhesive charity stamps or labels:
 (a) Austria, Norway and Portugal. if they resemble regular postage stamps.
 (b) The following countries, unless postage thereon is prepaid, and unless the non postage stamps are affixed to the back aud not to the address side of the covers:
 British East Africa, Uganda, Antigua, B srbadoes, Bermuda, British North Borneo, Caymsn Islands, Cyprus, Gold C1ast, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Gambia. Gibraltar, British Honduras, Guatemala. Union of South Africa, Jamaica, Msuritius and dependencies. Montserat. Nevis, Southern Nigeria, Saint Christopher, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent. Seychelles, Serra Leone, British Somaliland, Trinidad, Turks and Caicos Islands, Virgin Islands, Germany, Great Britain, Southern Rhodesia.
 Unless the foregoing conditions are complied with articles bearing non postage stamps will not be dispatched from this country but will be returned to the sender, if known, otherwise they will be sent to the division of doad | letters.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
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EQUAL FRANCHISE LEAGUE
Interesting Session at Miss Browns
 Studio, Friday.

Interesting Session at Miss Browns
 Studio, Friday.
 The Canaan Equal Franchise League held it's third monthly meeting at the studio of Miss Ella Brown. it's vice president, Friday afternoon,
 In spite of the inclemenoy of the wea- ther, seventeen women were present. which gives proof of the earnestness with which the cause has been taken up in this town. "A.
 The informality and od.fellowship which have thus far characterized these gatherings was more than ever in evil dence and the delightfully unique sur roundings gave a new interest which was most enjoyable. --... .f
 Leaving muddy over-shoes and drip ping umbrellas outside the door, it was a real pleasure to find within. smiling faces and fire on the hearth cracking out cheery greeting. A cosy atmos- phere pervaded the studio, an atmosphere only made possible by the unerring taste with which the interior had been ar ranged. Gases of shelves daintily cur tained, sketches by the artist, plaster casts of rare models, oriental rugs of soft, rich oolorings, easy chairs, stair case winding up into mysterious regions above, potted chrysanthemums, cut roses, a string of curious Japanese Ian. terms lighted from within by electricity as the darkness settled down-all these and more made up the artistic charm of the place.
 The meeting opened with short ad- dress by the president. Mrs, Hitchcock. who also introduced Mrs. Taylor, of Nor folk, chairman of the Ldtohfeld County Equal Franchise League.
 Mrs. Taylor gave most appealing ad- dress. logical and straight to the point and carrying conviction from the very force of devotion to the cause which she herself evinced. It is to be regretted that every Oanaanite might not have heard her heart.f felt words. None could have been better adapted to please the refined sensibilities of the New England type of woman.
 Miss Sarah Adam then read from Dr. Saleeby's most vital work, Woman and Womanhood, ." book which later may be found in the library. This reading was followed by another by Miss Brown on "why Equal Suffrage Has Been a Success" a most telling article to tho franchise cause.
 Miss Adam, Miss Brown and Mrs. Joseph Parsons then related their respeo- tive suffrage experiences, summing them up into the ultimate cause of their be- lief in votes for women.
 Finally, seven new members were en- rolled, which was most gratifyingin f@ce of the storm and counter social events of the day. The membership now num- bers twenty-three.
 Tea made by the hostess on an electric heater in the studio and served in dainty Chinese cups gave last honey touch to the meeting. which broke up with pleas ant, general conversation on the great topic of the day.
 SECRETARY, Canaan Equal Franchise League.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
COURT OF INQUIRY ADJOURNS
lverYman Briggs, Charged With
 Violation, Pleads Not Guilty.

The court of inquiry re-convened Tuesday morning in Town Hall. heard a half dozen witnesses, in secret session. and adjourned for one month. TO meet again Dec. 28, at 10 o'clock.
 States Attori ey Warner and Pros ecutor Fred Williams of New Milford conducted the heariu gs, before the local grand jurors, and the business of the session was finished at noon.
 AS one result of the inquiry probable cause was found against Liveryman A, P. Briggs, who was brought before Justice Ford on charges of delivering intoxicating liquors in a no license town. Seven counts were charged against him, including one alleged sale.
 MT. Briggs pleaded. not guilty and Justice Ford named bond of $7O0, recognizing the defendant as his own Nbondsman. and fixed next Monday, Dec. 4. as the day for trial. MT. Briggs has retained Attorney l.. J. Nickerson, of West Cornwall, to handle his case.
 The case has aroused intense interest in the community, as it has been gen, orally known that the grand jurors have been hearing testimony bearing upon this particular case, during several sessions, and the hearing. next Monday will probably attract considerable attendance of the curious and unem- ployed, especially in view of the fact that this is the first instance in the whole series of prosecutions where the defendant has not promptly thrown up his hands, pleaded guilty and taken his medicine without fight.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
SOLDIERS IN PANIC
Comrade Roberts Story of Surprise
 ana Slaughter.
BYE. s. ROBERTS

BYE. S. ROBERTS
 Comrades: In my last letter left you on the banks of Cedar Creek facing an army that you had uo fear of. But you know that Josh Billings said that "eter. nal vigilance was the price of Liberty" and it come so near to reminding you that it was too true. Early had orders to hold Sheridans army intact in the valley, so he began to move his army in the early part of the night of the 18th of October, with the intention of sur prising Sheridan's army by making a feint with small part of his force upon Shendan's right, but to make an effort to turn his left aud get in hls rear. So, Early says, "that he moved part of Cor don's Remsen s and Pegram's force along under the cliffs of the mountain. where it was with the utmost difficulty to get between. the river and the cliff. Some of the way they had to hang to the brush to keep from going into the river. This route was to get m the rear of Sheri- dan's left flank; at the same time to move Kershaw's force with the Artillery to attack his center"
 This disposition of Early's troops proved to be as he has since said, and at five o'clock ou the morning of October 10th, which was before daylight, when most of our boys were sleeping soundly with no thought of the storm that was so soon to break upon them with all the fury of defeated, desperate rebel army, Oar position was strong from any attack in front, but when they struck away around on the left and rear, they found everything to their advantage. They appeared right in the midst of Crooks forces, with volley after volley. The men suddenly awakened when, turning this way or that they found the Confed- crates slaughtering. both right and left
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
New Meriden Paper

Saturday afternoon the Meriden Dem ocrat, an organ of the democratic party in Meriden, made it's first appearance as a bi-weekly sheet in that city.
 The guarantors, all prominent demo. crates, prepared to contribute any amount to make the proposition 8 suc- cess, a"d to form $SO,0 900 stock com pany if the trial of the fest issues is suc- cessful,
 The editor of the Democrat will be Louis J. Reilly, son of Congressman Reilly, who has been working for press service in New York city. He was for merly with Washington Star. and more recently city editor of the Merider Journal
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30

Improvements at Pilgrim Church
 The improvements being wrought iu the social rooms of Pilgrim church are extensive and will add greatly to the convenience and comfort of the place. The old heater is displaced with an up- to-date Richardson & Boynton furnace. The dining room has been doubled in size by the removal of the partition be- tween the original dining room and the kitchen the new kitchen being located in the northwest corner of the base ment, with an outdoor entrance and window to be equipped with modern appointments, probably including 8 new range with hot water reservoir and fix lures. The plans for the improvements were drawn by Rev. MT. Gillette, whose genius is of the versatile sort, and the work is being done by Lester Adams.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
MRS. WATERS VISIT
Addresses Cranford Club on Queen
 Louisa of Prussia.

Addresses Cranford Club on Queen
 Louisa of Prussia.
 The lecture given by Mrs. Harriet Bishop Waters, ot Troy, Thursday afternoon. at Mrs. O. W. Camps Tn lieu of the Cranford Olub's regular weekly program. was largely attended by ladies, and proved one of the most interesting and enjoyable affairs ever given under the auspices of the Cranford Club. Each member was privileged to invite a lady friend, and every lady thus in- vited avalled herself of the opportunity to listen to Mrs. Waters, who gave a and instructive talk on "Queen Louisa of Prussia"
 At the conclusion uf the lecture Mrs. Camp served dainty refreshments to the guests, consisting of tea, sandwiches and cakes.
 About sixty ladies were in attendance, and gave Mrs. Waters generous greeting, as she entered the room, with Miss Wilcox, by whom she was enter. tained during her stay.
 Mrs. Waters is deservedly popular with the club ladies of Canaan, and her coming is always anticipated with pleasure by her Canaan friends. This sentiment of personal esteem is mutual, Mrs. Waters having assured an inter viewer on the occasion of her last pre-. vious visit, that she always enjoyed visiting Canaan more than any other town on her list.
 After the club meeting Mrs. Waters accompanied Miss Wilcox, secretary of the club, to her home, where she had supper aud left on the evening express for her home in Troy.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
Four New Fiydrants

Four new fire hydrants are being in stalled. by A. J. Wigglesworth 6 Co.,, which will add materially to the facili- ties for grappling with the fire fend The new hydrants are of the double plug style and are located, one in front of H. D. Humphreys residence. one at the Borden milk plant, one on Railroad street near George Wilcox's and one in Whitford's alley.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
GAVE BOGUS CHECKS.
Clark Fooled the Lime Go. and the
 Hartford Police.

Clark Fooled the Lime Go. and the
 Hartford Police.
 The New England Lime Go. some days ago, accepted from Robert M, Clark, of Otis, two checks, for $l25.00 and $262.50, respectively, in payment for horses sold to Clark. The checks were drawn ou the Berkshire Loan and Trust Co., Of Pittsdeld, aud on presentation at that institution it was found Clark had no money there to meet it. 1n the meantime Clark had disappeared, with the horses. aud papers were placed i'll the hands of Deputy Sheriff Rhoades for the arrest of Clark for fraud. After considerable telephoning, Rhoades To- cated the fugitive in Hartford, and Ter quested the Hartford police to arrest him. Clark was taken into custody and held for Rhoades. He appealed to the Canaan officer. by telephone, asking for a chance to settle and eScap the humi i ation of being brought back here and locked up Rhoades, after communicate ing with President Griffing, of the Lime Company, instructed Ghe darGIoro ponce to accept from Clark a certified check for S437. Al and let him go; whereupon the obli2ing sergeant in command took Clark's personal check for the amount, drawn on the Lee National Bank, and set the man at liberty.
 At the Lee bank 1t was learned that the man had no money there. where upon Sheriff Rhoades put it up Go the Hartford police to produce either the man or the money, forthwith The Hartford pollce got busy and finally located sister of Clark ln New Britain, who promised to ssud her own check, guaranteed to be good. to Sheriff Rhoades and that's the way the matter stands at present.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
Cows Killed

According to a statement made by an expert in diseases of cattle recently there have been 8 number of COWS condemned to death h Waterbury because they showed signs of tuberculosis. The cows were tested and gave reaction which indicated the presence of the dread germ Then they were killed.
 Dr. P. T. Keeley said Saturday that several carcasses had also been condemn. ed during the last week, because they were tainted with tuberculosis.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
Suffrage Verse
tor worse)

tor worse) Say, MT. Ruyard Kipling,
 If you were up for sale, Would the female of the species Mistake you for 8 male? You look so like bulldog,
 And yet so like skate, That the deadly female species Wouldn't own you for B mate. -(See November issue of Lady Bok's Home Journal.)
 ANTI LOGICAL "I don't want to vote" said an Anti, "And won't bother men with why
 can't I?' I won't vote and can't And the suffragists shan't Or I'll just know she reason, why shan t
 l." -AUNTIE.
Connecticut western news., 1911-11-30
REV. E. GILLETTE, PASTOR prLGRrM--cHURcH.

What thankful for? In the first place I thankful that spending tenth Thanksgiving in Canaan thankful for comfortable home this comfortable community.
 thankful for good friends and that they confined section of society. thankful for share life of the community and that have faith future thankful that enough Gods keep from becoming cynical contemptuous of eownen enough "keep faith strong" thankful for faith able the of life and make of them 1ife's richest blessings.