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Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
VIM. H. CANFIELD DEAD
End Comes Friday After Long Fight
 For Life.


 The death of William H. Garfield occurred at the Salonic, Falls Village, | Friday morning, four days after he was taken to that institution, To his in innate friends, who knew his condition and had watched his long but hopeless | fight against fate, the news of his death brought no sense of surprise, but rather feeling of relief that the painful strug- gle was over and the weary sufferer had found rest at last.
 Deceased was a son of the late William Garfield, to whose enterprise and pubic spirit those fine structures, the Canfeld Inn and the Garfield busi- ness block stand as monuments. His mother, Lydia Stanton Oanfeld, died when he was seven years old. His only brother, Roy. died IA years ago, at the age of 19; hence the death of William H. removes the last surv1vor of the family.
 He received his education at Robbins School and the Canaan Academy con- ducted by Rev, MT. Thompson. and immediately entered upon his business career. Having natural aptitude for electrical mechanics he became inter- ested in the telephone branch of that science, and connected himself with the Southern New England Telephone Com pany, where his proficiency earned for him the managership of the Winsted Exchange and subsequently of the Ware, Mass, Exchange.
 Jnly 15, 1901 he married Miss Eliza beth Calderwood of Perry. N. Y., who survives him, After his father estab- lished the automobile garage in Canaan, William came here and assisted in the management of that business for about three years, or until his health broke down. Since the death of his father, in 1909, he has been one of the executors of the estate,
 MT. Oanfeld went to Georgia last winter in the hope that change of eli mate might repair his shattered health, but returned in the spring with no sign of improvement and virtually no hope of recovery. Later he went to Brush l Hill for rest and quiet, but continued to fail, and toward the end his decline was steady and rapid. s.... .s . l The remains were brought to this place Saturday, where the funeral was held and largely attended in Christ Church, Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. P, Smyth officiating. Housatonic Lodge, F. 6 A. M. of which deceased was 8 member. attended the services in a body, with members from other lodges, and took charge of the burial ceremonies al the grave ill Canaan Valley Cemetery Past Master L. J. Nickerson of West Cornwall officiating. About sixty mem bers of the Masonic fraternity were ir attendance. The body was placed be, side those of his father, mother, and brother.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
BOSS OF THE HOUSE
ChatfieId Arrested for Beating Sister
 and Mother

and Mother.
 Deputy Sheriff Rhoades made night pilgrimage to the eastern part of the town, Saturday night, and arrested Ed ward H. Chatfield, of that neighborhood, for whom a complaint had been issued, charging him with assault, breach of the peace, abusive language and intoxi- cation. It appears that Mir. Ohatfield had been indulging his reprehensible propensity for pounding up the mem bers of his household. having gone home from somewhere with a load of bad liquor on board, and started in to regu. late the domestic economy of the Chat field establishment, and administering vigorous punishment on his mother and sister, who showed evidences of rough handling when court opened for the young gentleman's trial, Monday morn ing.
 The prisoner was placed in the cage Tn the lookup, to remain until Monday morning. Justice Ford being out of town, it devolved op some other justice to preside over the court. Justice J, Clinton Roraback and Justice Samuel G. Camp conferred together as to which should officiate and which should make out the complaint, and the matter was finally settled by Tipping up a cent Roraback guessed "tails" and lost the chance to make out the papers, which paid 10 cents more than the job of presid ing over the court. However. he mount. ed the bench and commanded the prisoner to be brought in.
 Chatfield was ushered in by the sheriff His Sabbath solitude in the cooler had snbdued his savageness, and the sight ot his sisters black and swollen eye-his own handiwork-caused him to shrink The four counts in the indictment were read to him and he pleaded guilty to al four. Justice Roraback rubbed it into him to the tune of $5 fine and costs ano ten days in jail on each count, making 6 total of $37.44 and 40 days in jail The fines were paid and the jail sentence suspended for six months, during which period Chatfeld will be on probation anC subject to arrest and imprisonment un der the sentence without further forma lity if he breaks loose" within that l time.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
Continued on Eighth Pag,D
NEW VOTERS

ThirtY-One Names Added to the List
 and Fifteen Taken Of
 Thirty-one voters were added to the list during the session of the selectmen and town clerk, last Saturday, as follows:
 Leonard A. Caldwell, Ralph 0. Burr, Robert o. Stevens, William F. Stage, John V, Adams, Jesse L. Goodwin, Norman R. Rice, George J. Vogel, Al bert c. Eldridgc, John Rodemeyer, John B. Tubbs, Charles A. Beaujon, Clinton J. Hoy sradt, Mason Humphrey, Charles J. O'ConDell, John F. Madigan, George E. Barden, William T. Wallace, Robert D. Miller James R. Foley, Charles Shaver, ThQmas Tierney, Amos M. Beaujon, James H. Wilson, John Walsh, Alvah D. Fuller, John J. Sweeney. William F. Davis, Peter Fon- tana, John Dellaghelfa, Willard Burg. hardt
 A few more, whose rights mature be- fore election day. will be added to the above list at future meeting of the board. The names of about fifteen voters have been taken off the list, some of whom have died and others moved away. The net result will be a gain of from fifteen to twenty names to to the voting list, making a total of approximately 800 The total number of tn se ou tine list oc IoIU was ,4Sl,
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
MISS GENTH'S PAINTING
Expert Appreciation of Accomplished
 Falls Village Artist.

Expert Appreciation Of Accomplished
 Falls Village Artist.
 The Woman's Home Companion, for October, contains, 8 reproduction of "Venetian Night" an idealistic paint ing by Miss Lillian M. Genth, the ac- complished young artist whose summer residence on the summit of Brinton Hill is one of the picturesque features of Falls Village. Accompanying the pict- ure Is merited appreciation of the artist, from which we quote:
 Partly in the lsafy glades of Penn, sylvania and partly in that far-off king dom of poetic fancy, the 1.-the, careful figures of Miss Lillian M. Genth have their inception. Miss Genth is almost our only devotee of the nude treated in the open air and hecked with sunlight or softened by lingering shadows. At it's best her art has few equals in it's hap py fusion of the human form with an appropriately sylvan setting. She does not always paint nudes, as the pictur. esque and decorative Venetian Night proves, but it is this field which claims her most congenial effort"
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
MelIen in Good Favor

When the directors of the New Haven Railroad went into session at the office in the Grand Central Station, Thursday afternoon none of them would discuss whether the question of dividends is to be taken up.
 When asked if there was any pos sibility that the resignation of Presi- dent Mellen might be presented, mem. bers of the board said there was no chance of such a development because, they said, Mellen's relations with the entire organization were never more cordial.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
TROLLEY STARTS
First Gar Over New Electric Line Ran
 Yesterday.


 The trolley is running to Canaan.
 The first car in regular service arrived here at 1:05 yesterday afternoon and left at 1:1O, and regular trips were made at intervals of two hours from that time on, cars leaving at ten minutes past the odd hour, which will be the schedule until further notice.
 The last car leaves at 11:10 p. m.
 The line was complete and everything in readiness for running cars, last Sat urday. On Sunday a special car con- taining some of the officials of the road came down on tour of inspection. Monday morning another special car conveying representatives of the Con- necticut public utilities commission and their engineer went over the Canaan end of the line for inspection. with the result that the beginning of regular op- erations had to be deferred until the elimination of the crossing over the Barnes siding was effected, which was done yesterday morning, the commis- sion refusing to accept the layout until that was done. It appears that the elec- tric company had disregarded a state law which prohibits any steam spur track from crossing an electric railway The spur track has now been placed, en- tire, between the steam and electric tracks, and the cross-over eliminated.
 The arrival of the first car yesterday created very little interest; only a few people witnessed It's advent, and less than dozen boarded it for the initial trip. The lack of enthusiasm may have been due to the element of uncertainty that has characterized the project at all stages-nobody knew when to expect anything.
 However, the trolley is running, though only On two hour schedule and with insufficient power. but one-hour schedule, is promised to begin next week.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
MINISTERS MEET
Annual Meeting of LitchfieId Northwest
 Conference.

Conference.
 The 54th annual meeting of the Litch. field Northwest Conference of Congre, gationaI Churches was held on Tuesday at the Pilgrim Church in this village. It was largely attended hy representa- tives of the churches ln Norfolk. East Canaan, Sharon, Ellsworth, Falls Will lage, South Canaan, Cornwall, West Cornwall, Warren and Kent.
 Mr. E. s. Chapin of Lakeville was chosen moderator, and Rev. CIV Hanna scribe.
 The morning program consisted of a devotional service led by Rev. c. H. Per ry of Kent; discussion on The greater efficiency of our conference" and an ad dress on the "Men and Religion forward movent," by Rev. J. Spencer Voorhes of Lakeville. The discussion was intro duced by an address by Rev. Leon D. Bliss of Lenox. who is president of the Berkshire South Association. He de scribed the more effective organization of that body, and as result resolution was passed that each church should elect committee of two, within a month, to form general committee to prepare the necessary changes in the constitution of the conference. This was the most important action taken by the conference and will mark a depart ure from the old-time individualism of l ~ nkn rI n rln fellowship and cooperation.
 In the afternoon MT. Goddard present. ed his unique and interesting Annual survey of the work of the churches, :" which will later be published, and the Rev. Wilbert L. Anderson. D.D. of Am. herst, Mass, the author of most inn portant book on "The Country Town, " gave a splendid address upon "The present opportunity of the country church" Dr. Anderson gave reasons for an optimistic view of the future of the country town, and urged that the churches, while endeavoring to meet should still present the fundamentals of their faith as the only saving power for the country town. The address was lis. tened to with great interest.
 Dr. Anderson's book is in the Douglas library.
 The Rev. W. F. Stearns was elected directed of the Missionary Society of Connecticut; Rev. Q. W. Hanna, regis trar; Rev. J. c. Goddard committee on fellowship and work of the churches; Rev. k. O. Starr committee on the con- f4rence efficiency; Rev. E. O. Gillette missionary committee; Rev. J. s. Voor- hees committee on the "men and relig- ion" movement. The standing commit tee elected consisted of Rev. J. E. White of Sharon, Rev. o. N. Fitch of West Cornwall, and MT. Wilson of LakevilIe.
 The ladies of Pilgrim Church served a bountiful lunch and also tea, for such as remained for the evening trains.
 MT. E. s. Chapin sang two solos.
 The largest delegation present was from the Norfolk church, which is the oldest in the conference. the entertain jung church being the youngest. The meeting was regarded by those present as one of the most interesting and i'm portant held in recent years.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
The Big air

Canaan people are turning out well, as usual, for the Great Harrington fair, which began Tuesday with good attend ance. The exhibits are described as far ahead of any previous show and the pro- gram of events superior in every way. The affair is more extensive in every de- tail, than ever, and the attendance promises to eclipse all records.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
Big Peach Crop Harvested

The big Connecticut peach crop was practically all harvested last week. Railroad Commissioner J. H. Hale, a large grower, stated that it had been a great season. He is gradually changing from dealing in peaches to growing apples.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
The New Town Bridges

The new bridges, from the Berlin Bridge Co., are being placed in position under the direction of foreman from the plant. The bridge over the Black berry river, near Archie Adams is prac- tically in place, and that for the Kouka. pot near the old Barnes lime kiln will be ready for travel in few days.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
Judxon to Succeed Hill

Senator Donovan says Senator Stiles Judson will be the next congressman from the Fairfield county district, succeeding Hon. E. J. Hill, who did not carry his own town in the last election and who cannot, in Senator Donovan s opinion, win renomination and could not be reelected if nominated.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
TICKETS FOR THE BIG SHOW
Those Who Will be Voted for in Mon-
 days Town Meeting.

days Town Meeting. Below are the town tickets of both parties, to be voted for at the town election next Monday. There will be three separate boxes for the reception of ballots, at the election -one for the regular town tickets, as as above; one for the votes on license, and one for the ballots on the two pro- posed constitutional amendmen ments-con- corning the powers and duties of the lieutenant. governor in the event of the disqualification of governor, and con- corning the fixing of date of adjourn ment of the legislature. The town tick cts follow: REPUBLICAN, TOWN TICKET
 Assessor.
 Albert A. Hubbard.
 Board of Relief. Henry D. Reed, Charles H. Sage,
 Town Clerk.
 Allyn Fuller.
 Selectmen. William J. Reel, Burton J. Stratton,
 Auditor. John B. Reed.
 Grand Jurors. George H. VanDeusen, George s. Dun- ming. Anson A. Lawrence. Collector of Taxes. John s. Reed.
 ConstabIes. A. l.. Higgins, Samuel Reel, Charles Tierney, Louis E. Hester.
 Registrar of Voters. \ J. Clinton Roraback, School Committee.
 G. Willis~Parsons.
 Library Directors. Miss Mary E. Adams, Miss Carre A.
 Fuller.
 Tree Warden.
 Harry E. Lyles. DEMOCRATIC TOWN TICKET
 Assessor.
 Albert A. Hubbard.
 Board of Relief. Albert P. Briggs, Charles L. Rood.
 Town Clerk.
 Edwin 0. Finney.
 Selectmen. Burton A. Peirce, Norman W. Moore. Auditor. .l IT,. James H. Lansing. Grand Jurors. Burton A. Peirce, George Beebe, Albert
 A. Hubbard.
 Collector of Taxes.
 George Roger.
 Constabfes. Lewis c. Rhoades, Walter Goggin, Charles L. Rood, Albert Toussaint. Registrar of Voters.
 Edward L. Roberts.
 School Committee.
 Miss Louise H. Bragg.
 Library Directors. Miss Mary E. Adams. Miss Carre A.
 Fuller.
 Tree Warden.
 Robert D. Peirce.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28

She-It seems to me. that have met you before somewhere.
 He-Impossible, or I should have fallen in love with you before. delphia Times.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28

"Talk about railroads bein' blessin'.' said Brother Dickey, "des look at de loads an loads CT watermelons dey haul in out de state, ter dem folks way up north what never done nuthin' ter de- sarve sioh dispensation n'-Atlanta Constitution.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28
Canaan Suffrasists Organize

The Canaan Equal Franchise League was organized In Town Hall Saturday with seven members, though many more are expected to join at the next meeting. The officers elected are, Mrs. Frank Hitchcock, president Miss Ella Brown, vice president; Mrs. E V. Ne tell, secre- tary and treasurer. Meetings will be held monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1911-09-28

"Why do you insist on going about looking for somebody to reform?'
 ''It helps me to forget my own vices. " Washington Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-02
FLIES OVER BALTIMORE.
Atwood Gives Free Exhibition "fo1
the Sports Sake

BALTIMORE. August Harry NJ At
wood, the Boston aviator. at $40 O'Clock
last evening assembled in Wright BIZ
plane from Prospect Park, several miles
southeast Of this city, few to the center
of the city, circled over the skyscrapers,
made q complete circuit OF the city and
returned to the park 30 minutes later.
having covered an estimated distance of
twenty-five miles
There was no monetary consideration
involved in the flight, Atwood having an
nounced that for the sports sake he
would try to Guido the feat of Hubert
Latham. who established a record when
he few over Baltimore last November for
a prize offered by q newspaper.
Atwood made four circles around the
park until he reached an altitude of about
1900 feet. when he started for the city.
Over the city he maintained an altitude
Of about 1900 feet.
When he alighted from his machine he
was seized and carried around the field
on the shoulders Of spectators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-02
LIFE PRISONER CONCEALS
STEEL DRILL IN SLEEVE
Jesse Pomeroy, After Serving Thir-
ty-Six Years, Caught With
Instrument

BOSTON. August 2.-Jesse Pomeroy.
serving a life sentence for murder in the
state prison in Charlestow,, in whose be-
half Gov. Foss has been petitioned for
Communication Of sentence and who has
been suspected Of having some sort of a
dangerous instrument in his possession,
was searched In his cell Saturday night
and q steel drill was found hidden in his
sleeve.
The drill is a crudely made steel in
strument 81 inches long, in three
sections. and sharpened at the end. A
thorough examination Of tho walls and
floor of the cell in which he has been
confined thirty-six years was made to de-
termine whether any effort had been made
to effect an escape. The plaster was UNI
SCARED and no holes were located.
Pomeroy was first suspected of having
some sort of an instrument four months
ago by Prison Officer Davis, who reported
his suspicious to Warden Bridges. A
search revealed nothing. Saturday night
Davis peered into the cell and caught a
glimpse Of the same instrument he
Thought he had seen before. A telephone
message was sent to Warden Bridges i'm
mediately, and at once q search OF Pom
crows clothing and his cell was made.
Pomeroy was questioned closely, but he
refused to tell where he got the drill or
who made 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-02
ASKS COURT FOR ACCOUNTING.
Sophia G. Windeck Believes E. O.
Wagenhorst Owes Her Money.

Ellwood o. Wagenhorst, agent for the
Cecil apartment house. is made defendant
in a suit for accounting filed in the Dis
trict Supreme Court today by Sophia y.
Windeck.
Mrs. Windeck sets forth that to liqui-
date a debt Of $525 due the defendant for
rent of apartments in the Sherman she
turned over two apartments she had leas-
ed in the Cecil at a rental Of $50 monthly
each. She states the apartments were
furnished by her and that all receipts
for rents in excess of $50 q month were
to be applied to the debt Of $b25 until
liauidated She declares the defendant
took possession of the apartments in
October, 1907. and received at different
times sums of from $S5 to 500 per month
for each apartment. She declares she be-
lieves her debt has been lifted and that
there is due her from him large sum In
excess thereof.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-02
DEATH OF MRS. s. R. KAHL.
Funeral Services Will Be Held To-
morrow Afternoon.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah R.
Kahl, who died at her home In the AS
toria apartment house, Sd and G streets
northwest, shortly before IL O'Clock last
night, will be held tomorrow afternoon.
Brief services will be held at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Augusta Sherman,
SIS II street northwest, after which the
body will be removed to Trinity NJ. L.
Church, 9Th and E streets southeast,
where a service will be held. Rev. H. s.
France will officiate. Burial will be made
in Congressional cemetery.
Mrs Kahl was born in st. Marys coun-
ty, Nd, August -. 1927. While still
young she came to this city, where she
lived ever since. She was married twice,
the first time to Berry Wilkerson. After
his death she was married to John q.
Kahl, who died several years ago.
Mrs Kahl leaves fifteen children, thirty
twenty Observation-Disclosures
and one great-great-grandchild At her
bedside when she died were several Of
her children, Mrs. Emma E. Lane, Mrs
Sarah L. Hallhausen. Mrs. Augusta Sher-
man, Mrs Addie Marceron and William
Wilkerson, all Of this city; Mrs. Ada l.
Martin Of Norfolk. Mrs. Ella Angel of
st. Louis, Mo-. and Mrs. Alice Kingsbury
of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-02
PASS ROCK CREEK LAND BILL.
Senate Favors Measure for Acquisi-
ton of Territory.

The Senate late this afternoon by
unanimous consent. on motion Of Sena-
tor wetmore, passed the bill to acquire
land along the course Of Rock creek for
the purpose Of preventing pollution and
obstruction thereof and Of connecting
Potomac Park with the Geological Park
and Rock Creek Park and providing a
new location for the United States Botan-
ic Garden.
The bill provides that commission be
authorized to acquire by purchase or con-
demnation land lying on both sides Of
Rock creek, between the Geological Park
and Potomac Park at q cost not to ex-
coed $2,3O0.OoO. Lands belonging to the
United States or to the District of Column
bia are set apart within the boundaries
Of tho project to be made a part Of the
parkway and a new Botanic Garden site
thus authorized.
Tho commission shall set apart such
portion of tho land as may be deemed
adequate for a new location for the
Botanic Garden.
Condemnation proceedings are to be in
stituted II necessary in accordance with
existing law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-08-02
PAY FOR SUBSTITUTES
TO BE ON DAILY PLAN
Controller TraceweI Gives Decisions
Regarding Compensation for
Teachers.

Under the terms of a decision rendered
by Controller Of the Treasury r. j. Trace
we'll. made public today, teachers who
substitute in the Districts public schools
are to be compensated on the basis of
each days service rendered.
The decision was the result OF Miss
Louise Kingsley having substituted thirty
days for teacher in Western High
School and one day for teacher in
Eastern High School, both services being
rendered in the same month.
The question was raised in the Office of
the auditor of the State and other de-
partments whether Miss Kingsley was en-
titled to a regular months pay or should
be compensated on the basis Of thirty-one
days of service.
1.-The employment of a substitute in
one position is usually for an uncertain
period, and may be said to be really
from day to day." says the controller in
his decision.
TT contemplates payment for each
days service rendered where the service
Is measured by days only, and does not
develop into a service of q longer period,
SO as to be measured as a service by the
month"