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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-01-20
NEWS LETTER FROM PORTLAND
Northwest Fat Stock Show at Portland
Improvement of CoIumbia-OIdest
Apple Tree

Portland will hold a fat stock show
March 20-22 which is expected to be q
great exposition of the live stock re-
sources of the Pacific Northwest. The
show is patterned after similar events
held in Chicago, Kansas City, Denver,
Fort Worth and St. Joseph, and will be
under the auspices Of the Pacific North
west Livestock Association. 1t is ex-
pected to make it an annual event.
Attractive prizes will be offered.
The show will be essentially educa-
tional and will doubtless give great
stimulus to the industry. Lectures will
be given upon various phases of stock
feeding and fattening. Stock judging
contests will be conducted by experts.
The show will be a means of educating
farmers to become stockraisers, and is
expected to be of great value in in
creasing production.
The show is in good hands, being
officered by men prominent in the live
stock industry in the Northwest and
having the backing of both the Hill
and Hartman systems Of railroads. 1t
will be thoroughly representative of the
whole Pacific Northwest.
With the assistance of the Seattle
Rotary Club, Portland was able to cap
ture the 1911 convention of the ma
tional organization. A large number OF
members will visit the Rose City next
July. The decision to go to Portland
was reached at recent session in Chi
cago. The Portland club has started
to raise an entertainment fund.
Washington will join with Oregon in
the improvement of the Columbia river.
The legislature of the Evergreen state
has named committee to confer with
Oregon Legislators to frame bills for fish
protection and the improvement of the
river channel to the mutual advantage
of both states.
Vancouver, Wash, claims the Oldest
apple tree in the Northwest. People
of that city point to tree IS years
old, which was grown from seed car
ried in the pocket Of an early official OF
the Hudson Bay Company from his
home in England in 1925. The tree
has just been protected by fence and
a tablet will be erected telling of its
history
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-01-20

Fraternal insurance organizations are
given more latitude by the insurance
code now pending in the Legislature
and which received the approval of
Governor Hay upon being submitted
to him by the insurance code commits
sion. Mutual insurance companies and
all others are placed under more strin-
gent regulation, but plenty of time is
given all companies affected in which
to meet the new conditions prescribed.
The measure provides for the appoint
ment Of the insurance commissioner by
the chief executive of the state instead
of the election Of that official as now.
It bars live stock companies from doing
business in Washington unless they
have a capital stock of 500, 900, at
least one-haf paid up. 1t further pro-
vides the state shall pay the cost OF
examination of insurance companies.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-01-20

The committee assignments in the
senate gave to Senator John H Smith
son Of Ellensburg, representing Chelan
and Kittatis counties, the chairmanship
of the committee on Irrigation and a
membership on the following commit
tees: Appropriations, Banks, Dairy and
Live Stock, Educational Institutions,
Mines and Mining, Railroads.
In the house Representative Atkin-
son was given place on the following
committees: Game and Game Fish,
Horticulture and Forestry, Internal I'm
provements and Indian Affairs, Wash
ington State College.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-01-20

While the house Military committee
threshes out the question of how it
shall recommend with respect to a res
olution calling for a committee of FIVE
members TO investigate the affairs Of
the national guard Of Washington, the
senate has before it bill Of the Appro-
priations committee Of the latter body
carrying an appropriation for the main
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-01-20

Since it is generally understood that
Washington will be allotted five con-
gressmen, there is much interest in the
proposed reapportionment. Three OF
the districts will center about Seattle,
Tacoma and Spokane. The northwest
group Of counties, with Everett and
Belingham, will form the fourth dis
trict. while the southern tier OF counties,
with Walla Walla Vancouver and North
Yakima, will make up the fifth. This
arrangement seems to be the most
popular one.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-01-20

tenance of the national guard d :.
the two years beginning A..rs.s -
Representative Frank pass- -xS<pSS<lng
county has filed ch s|inst the
national guard to the e.ect that money
of the organization has been misused;
that the head OF the guard received his
appointment in an irregular manner,
and that other officers OF the organiza-
ton hold their positions through favor
itism. He is the author of the resolu-
ton calling for an investigating com
mittee. 1t is rumored the result Of
such an investigation may be the dis
bandment of the National Guard of
Washington.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-01-20

The usual $40 per day given presi-
dents of the senate when elected was
declined by Senator Paulhamus when
he became president Of the present
senate. When a resolution was intro
duced for the increase in pay he called
a colleague to the chair, took the floor
of the senate and stated he was chosen
by the people as their servant at fixed
salary; he hoped to make the present
session an economical one, and it would
be inconsistent for him to be the first
to accept an increase in salary. He
hoped his wishes in the matter would
be respected and no increase granted.
Economy is further apparent in the
curtailment of the senate employees.
These now number but 23, as against
"A two years ago. The force of house
employees aggregates "A as against SO
at the last regular session.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-01-20
noval now.

A bill has been passed by the lower
house of congress authorizing the es-
tablishment Of a nautical school in
Seattle for training young men who de-
sire to enter the merchant marine and
naval service. There are three Of these
schools on the Atlantic coast. The
government stands half the expense Of
each school, the city where it is located
bearing the remainder. Seattle has
agreed to take care of its share. 1t
is expected the new Washington Naval
Militia recently organized will receive
like recognition from the state and
nation at this time.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-01-20

There is considerable talk Of changes
in the northeastern counties of the
state in the way Of division. There is
a rumor an attempt may be made to
create a judicial district of Douglas
and Chelan counties, and to throw Grant
in with Lincoln county as judicial
district.
It is stated almost positively Stevens
county will be divided into new
county at this session. 1t is still a
matter Of speculation as to what will be
done with respect to the splitting up of
Ferry and Okanogan counties. The
latest wrinkle with regard to San Juan
and Island counties is that they be
enabled to escape contributing to state
aid road work.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-01-20

Mayor H. C. Gill of Seattle is having
a stormy time of it in his efforts to
ward off dethronement. After sundry
court proceedings, in which he has
been generally worsted, the council
has ordered a special election to be
held February 7, at which time the
electors will have a chance to say
whether or not they desire to retain
him. The Public Welfare League,
which is the cause OF Mayor Gilps
troubles, has put forward George W.
Dilling as its candidate. Since the
lately enfranchised women will have a
chance to express themselves, it is hard
to say what the result will be. Both
parties expect to make whirlwind
campaign.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1911-01-20

When the proposed lien law is pre-
sented at Olympia strong arguments
will be offered by the Washington
Building Crafts and Arts Association to
show the lawmakers why it should be
enacted. Its whole purpose is to pro-
tect the owner from being held respon-
sible for the goods a contractor buys
from material men. The law now in
force makes the state a collection agen-
cy for material bills. This condition
exists with regard to no other business.
Naturally the material men are fighting
it. They say the present statute Is
good enough for them. This promises
to be one of the hottest fights of the
session.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
labor Difficulty Settled.

The controversy between the .con-
tractors and builders and their car
peuters over the question of wages has
been settled by the signing of a three
year agreement. This means that the
annual spring routine of demands by
the carpenters and consequent dicker-
ing for several weeks will be eli1ninat-
ed for at least three years. By the
agreement signed the carpenters Will
re eeive minimum wage of $3.50 q
day for eight hours outdoor work and
nine hours shop work, beginning June
., 1911, and ending June /, 1912. Dur
ing the following two years the mini
mum wage for the same work per day
will be SO. On the other hand, the
members of the carpenters union agree
to assist the builders and contractors
and co operate with them in prevent
ing members of the union from per-
forming any work for individuals. firms
or corporations without the consent Of
the president Of the Carpenters and
Builders association at less than so
cents per hour. provided that this is
not to be construed to prevent in any
way the employment of union men by
any recognized contractor pr builder
outside of this association of contrae-
tors and builders.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
Address by Rev. ]. S. Tracy.
COMP ANY L,
Annual May Day Parade and Shoot Z:
Thirteenth Companys Rance.

Company L, First regiment. c. n. g.,
Capt. P. J. F. Sullivan commanding,
came to Danielsou Friday for their
annual May day parade and shoot on
the range Of the Thirteenth company.
The visiting company made the trip
from Putnam to Da1felson by trolley,
returning to, Putnam the same way,
the trip from Putnam 10 WilliUantic
being by train.
The day was a pleasant one at the
range and was very much enjoyed by
the members of the company, 80 of
whom cratifed in the rife work over
dero made the highest score Of the day
-121 out of q possible $50. Musician
Robinson was second highest with lis.
Lieut.. Francis w. Pinches of Hart
ford, battalion adjJtaDt supervised the
rifle practice. Othe- visiting officers
on the range were Col. john Hickey
and Maj. John L. Purcell, both OF
Hartford. Company l. has been at the
local range for their May day parade
for several years past. The catering
Friday was looked after by the com.
Lany cooks.
Personal Mention.
Miss w. Alcott, VINO has been the
guest of local friends, returned to her
home in New Haven Friday.
Miss Arnie Dyer of Brooklyn, Conn,
ler. On Friday for York Beach, Me.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. e. Colvin are spend
J., the guests of Prof. and Mrs. c. T.
Stone.
+. C. Hopkins and family and Charles
Dayton and family left on Friday fof
their summer home at Alexander
lake
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

Heights cemeteries are in full charge
of the Sons of Veterans this year.
French Foresters' Officers.
The following are the newly elected
officers of Court Techereau, No. 81,
French order of Foresters: Deputy,
Pierre Magnan; doyen. Philip Meun-
Ter; ex-chief, Alphone Bourcier; chief,
Joseph Plessis: vice chief, Arsene Ben
oft: corresponding secretary, Joseph
Dubois; financial secretary, Ferdinand
Gagnon; treasurer, Joseph Roy;
guards, Henri Tourville, Hermidas
Plouff; sentinels, Alphonse Trottier,
Joseph Trahan.
Graves Decorated by .. A. r. Chapter.
Graves of the soldiers buried in the
historic old Killingly burying ground
in the eastern part of the town of
Putnam were decorated Friday after
noon by. the members of Elizabeth
Porter Putnam chapter. D. A. r.. this
organization, which erected and dedi-
Gated memorial gates there year ago
taking special interest in the old
burial place, once within the limits
of the neighboring town Of Killingly
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
Willimantic, Danielson and Putnam

tfonal church. Rev. c. III. Ricketts, OF
Norwich will preach, his subject be-
ing What God Hath Wrought for Us
as People. In the evening, Rev. w
Fl. Canes subject will be Is Memorial
Day Worth Perpetuating
Rev. e. w. Potterss morning subject
at the Baptist church is Ways OF
Trading. Z In the evening his topic il
The Brave Choice Of Four Hebrew
Captives.
A memorial service is to be held al
the Methodist church. Sunday after
noon at five o'clock, when Rev. George
D. Stanley will address the veterans
of the war. Members Of Anne Brews-
ter Tanning chapter, D. A. R., will at
tend also.
To Confirm $50 Candidates.
The Rt Rev. John ]. Milan of this
diocese will confirm class of $50 at
st. Mary's church. Sunday afternoon
at four o'clock,
Ascension day was observed with
two masses in st. Marys church on
Thursday.
One Death During Year.
The name of Frederick H Tanning
is the only one to be added to the
list of soldier dead, this year.
Wauregan Team Coming Today.
The local baseball nine plays the
Wauregan team here today. A great
game is anticipated.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Memorial Observsnces-ReV. csorgs
j. Donohue's Father Desd-CIsss 81
Fifteen to Receive X. Of C.. Osqres.

The Central mill will go on the sum-
mer schedule next week. This will al-
low a half holiday SATURDAYS.
Exercises in Schools.
The high school Memorial day *
ercises will take place at the school
Monday morning at s.15. There viii
be similar exercises IN WssS I,eaci1's
room in the afternoon at 100 and Miss
Corners room at 7.39.
To Open Season.
The Golf club season will ocsn
Tuesday afternoon with hanGft1D
match at O'Clock.
Rev. George J. Donobue j. IN Nsri-
den. where he was called BY the festh
OF his fashsr.
kelIy-Festi Marriage.
Miss Louise Fest and Thomas Eefy
OF Staffordville ws~c married IN Nan
chester. y. H., Tue Jday. They ~ -
returned to town and will reside IN
Staffordville.
To Confer Third Degree.
The Knights of Columbus viii bsss
an exemp1if1cation o. the third seGr .
on a class CT fifteen at -. E6wsrc's
hall Sunday afternoon at 30.
Tine mills. stores. banks ard schools
will be closed Tuesday. Memorial 1sr.
Memorial Services.
The veterans. WJn'a1's Relief corps
and sons of Veterans viii attend =
Memorial service in the ConeTegati+frrsi
church Sunday morning. TIE ssrnnJn
will be preached by Rev. r. o. ClapD.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
Mlkl-4MANTlc
LAsHEn<WlTH housewife.
Chaplin Teacher Assaulted by Irate
Mother Whose Daughter Had Been
( Kept After School.

The village of Chaplin is ali stirred
up again over a school controversy
Thursday morning Mrs. John Hass
armed with long and strong horse
whip walked to the South school and
administered several blows to Miss
Viola Lewis, the % years old teacher
and was only stopped by the appear
ance of two residents of Chaplin wnc
mad been informed of her intentions
and who had calamity hurried to the
school to protect the teacher When
Mrs. Hass saw the two men she ceased
the corporal punishment and started
tongue flashing that proved not quite
SO painful physically to the teacher but
which injured her feelings to consid-
cradle extent.
As result of this break in the
routine of life the little village Of
chaplin is now divided into two camps
the hackers of Miss Lewis. who feel
that action should be brought against
Mrs HaSS and the other camp COM
posed of Mrs. Hass friends, who say
that thu punishment given to the
teacher was deserved. Chaplin has had
other troubles with teachers and at
times excitement has been high in the
village from all accounts another OF
tno Sc schoo. Investigations is soon TO
be Set In motion.
The present provocation is said TO
have been due to the fact that the
tSeShSF Has hSpt Lie uduSllttE VI WI o.
Hass after school. This occurred sew
eral times and displeased the mother.
"Wednesday afternoon the child was
Informed by the teacher that sha
would have to remain after school
again that day. The child informed
the teacher that mother had told her
to come home and not stay after
school even If teacher told her to stay.
At the close of the afternoon period
Miss Hass backed by the official COM
mand from her mother, walked out Of
the school in open defiance of Miss
Lewis order Miss Lewis told the girl
that she would be punished Thursday
morning for her defiance.
Little Miss Hass hurried home and
told her mother what was in store for
her at school the next morning. Mrs.
Hass decided to take a hand in the
matter and acted as stated. There
were about 20 pupils in the schoolroom
at the time of the whipping.
1t is said that at the close of the
last school term ten parents of children
attending Miss Lewis school signed
and presented petition to the school
COMMITTEES objecting to her return as
teacher. After due investigation and
elaboration the committee decided that
there was no reason why the teacher
should not be retained, and she has
been at the school since then.
Miss Lewis did not suffer any ply
steal injuries in the assault. Friday
morning she was at her school ready
for business. Some of Chaplin's sub
stantial residents feel that an injustice
would be done the teacher and sch TOOL
if some action be not taken by the
committee.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

The members of the Cradle Roll of
the Congregational church held their
annual meeting in the vestry Thurs
day afternoon at four o'clock. The
chairs and rugs. Carnations. sweet
peas and thorn-bush were upon the
tables, and bunting was effectively
used. Banners of Welcome were in
various positions about the room. A
table full of toys. where the children
could enjoy themselves, was in charge
of Miss Lila Jennings. Miss Bessie
Watt was at a soapbubble and Japa-
nese game table. While the company
We're arriving, Miss Catherine Mortar
ity played several piano selections.
Mrs. F. D. Ballou played for the music
which began with the children march
ing about the room with their mis-
sionary cradles in their hands, and
emptying the contents into a large.
fulF-rigged sailboat, which stood upon
a table. The boat, when filled. con-
tanned $1366 as the children's collec-
ton for the day.
Then two nursery songs were sung
by the Cradle Roll. and Leslie Hyde
recited little Jack Horner. After an
other song. Gladys LETTERS sang a solo.
and several little ones danced around
a Maypole with it's many colored
streamers. Three tables were set for
the children, and were decorated with
flowers and May baskets They and
the older people were served sand
witches, tea biscuits. olives. cake. fam
cy waters, cream cheese, milk and
tea. There were two Grade Roll cakes,
properly inscribed. Mrs. A. N H.
Vaughn of Norwich poured tea, and
Mrs. A. A. Young and Mrs. E. NJ. Swift
had charge of the tables and refresh
ments. assisted by Mrs William jack
son. Mrs. William Burton. Mrs. A G.
Brewster, Mrs. f. d. Ballou, Mrs: C
d. Wolfe, Misses Marguerite Bliss,
Bessie Watt, Lila Jennings, Mabel and
Irene Young. Edith Roode. Mary Nc
Nicol and Marian Robinson. Each
child received stick of peppermint
candy as a favor.
After the tea, the superintendent
Mrs. E. A. Faust, gave a report of the
money collected during the year, which
was s35. and told the children a good
night story. There were seventy-five
present. Much praise. was bestowed
on the superintendent for her unlimit-
ed interest in the Cradle Roll. and up
on the children for their generous col
| lections during the year. Their con-
tributions will in part be sent Miss
Anna c. Learned of New London 70,
| missionary purposes.
Firemsn Appoint Delegates.
| At the regular meeting Of the A. A
| Young, Jr., hose and ladder company
| No. /, Thursday evening. John F. Hen.
| non was appointed delegate and Johr
| convention of the State Firemens as.
| soeiation. to be held in Hartford or
| September 27-2S.
| Sunday Subjects.
Sunday morning at the Congresa.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27

Mr. and Mrs. r. F. Fay of New Ha-
vent spent Friday in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. p. Carter of Scran-
ton, Pa. have been visiting in town.
Mrs. Frank Foster OF Meriden has
returned home after a visit in this
city.
Timothy McNamar1 of Palmer. for
merly of this city, spent Friday IN
town.
Attorney Charles L. Torrey of Put
nan, was in town Friday attending SUI
rerior court
States Attorney Arnon A. Alling of
New Haven called on Mayor Daniel P.
Dunn Friday.
Orrin Bugbee, formerly of this city,
now located in the middle west, has
been making short visit in town.
Hosea Mann of Torrington, vice
preside nt of the WiIlimantic Trust
company. spent Friday in town on
business.
Frank P. Fenton. Robert o. Snow
William r. Harrington. department Of
ficers of The United Spanish War Vet
Grams, went to Torrington Friday 20
institute a new camp.
Norwich bulletin., 1911-05-27
1902 CARS.
Record Freight Train Left Local Yard
Drawn by Two Locomotives.

A constant movement of freight
trains marks the passing of each day
in the local railroad yards. Comment
has been made upon the fact that the
heaviest single train that ever went
out Of Putnam was hauled away on a
recent night and that it was made up
of 102 cars drawn by two locomo-
tives.
Visited Bridgeport.
Senator George A. Hammond, chair
man, and Representative Hector Du-
vert of the finance committee of the
general assembly. were in Bridgeport
Friday, with other members of the
committee for the purpose of investi-
eating a matter pending before the
legislature.
Firemen's Ministries Make a Hit.
The fremen's MINISTRIES staged at
the Bradley theater Thursday evening
gave a pleasant entertainment to all
who attended. many of the numbers
being greatly enjoyed.
Supervisors Confer.
Supervisors of schools in various
towns in Windham county were in
Hartford Friday to attend a regular
monthly meeting, called by Charles ID:
Hine, secretary of the state board of
education. These meetings are held
for the purpose OF conference and ex-
change of ideas on various matters
pertaining to successful management
of tho schools of the state
The Knights of King Arthur of the
Methodist church held their annual
banquet Friday evening.
Officers of the Kings Daughters.
Following are the newly elected Of
ficers of the Kings Daughters: Lead
er, Mrs c. D Sharpe; vice leader, Mrs
L. o. Williams; secretary and treas
urer, Mrs A r. Cole; assistant secre-
tary, Mrs. S. Nikoloff: investigating
committee, Mrs. S. Nikoloff, Mrs G
D. Sharpe. Miss Lizzie Child; sewing
committee, Mrs. George Cockell. Mrs
Justin Green. Mrs. w. Fl. Longden
floral committee. Mrs. George E. Shaw
Mrs. George Pratt, Mrs. Mabel A. Ran
dali.
At Danielson Meeting.
Members of the local Pentecosta
church went to Danielson Friday eve
ming to assist at a union meeting with
the members of the denomination ii
that place.
Members of the Putnam Pages OF
Arthur will welcome the members Of
Willimantic at the station at 1876
this Saturday. morning. A day Of
entertainment has been arranged fol
the visitors.
Putnam aerie of Eagles has beer
invited to attend the state, field DAY
of the order to be held at Danbury
July l.