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Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
FARMER'S PREMIUM

Attractive Inducements Offered by
 Norfolk Fair Association.
 The Norfolk Agricultural Association aims to stimulate interest among those engaged in purely agricultural pursuits especially in the production of she best fruits, grains, vegetables and domestic animals.
 A generous gift to the association by @ public spirited citizen makes possible the following announcement:
 MT. Jerome Alexander has presented to the association d loving cup to be known as Farmers Maximum Point Cup"
 The farmer who wins the greatest number of premium points at the an nual fair of the association, Sept. 1912 will obtain possession of the cup, with his name engraved thereon, until the next annual fair, and by securing the cup twice, will become the owner there of [
 Tn making this award first premiums count five points, second premiums three points. third premiums two points fourth premiums one point and V. Fl. c. premiums one-half point.
 Successful exhibits in the following classes enumerated in the Premium list of the association for 1912 viz: Classes 1, 8, 10, IF, 90. 21, 22. 2S, 24. 25, 26, 27, 29. 29, 80. S1, SS, and S9 will be counted.
 Competition for the cup is open to members of The Norfolk Agricultural Association only, and all who desire to enter the contest must qualify as mem- bers before Sept. 2oth 1919.
 Bylaw: "The membership is open to all who are interested in agriculture in any of its branches upon payment of the annual dues of one dollar"
 William A. Spaulding, Jr,. is author ized to receive and register members.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
LOCAL CANDIDATES
Woods are Full of Them as the Cau
 cuses Draw Near.

Woods are Full of Them as the Cau- cuses Draw Near.
 As the caucus season advances, in- terest in the coming nominations, for representative Is awakening, and specu- lation is rife regarding the possible candidates. On the republican side no other name than that of Selectman William J. Reel is heard, and it is generally accepted as foregone con- clusion that he will be the nominee. MT. Reel is personally popular with all classes, has clean record as a public official. and it is thought he will get the undivided support of his party.
 The bull moose progressives will nom- mate not only a representative but 8 full town ticket, according to the leaders of the movement and although no names of prospective oandidatel are mentioned by the leaders, it is thought by some who are ln position to speak with authority that Henry R. Whitford will be nominated for representative. This suggestion, however, is not au- thenticated at bull moose headquarters. The democrats, so far as can be learned, have not settled upon 8 candi- date for representative, though the list of possibilities is large and growing. Among the avaliables under consider ation are Albert A. Hubbard, who served term in the House some years ago; Junius E. Rhoades, who has number of ofinfiuential friends among the slate makers Representative Med" Roberts, whose friends argue that one good term deserves another Dr. 0. W. Camp, who made such 8 creditable run against Senator Barnum for a seat in the upper house in 1910; Samuel G. Camp. whose educational qualifications and personal popularity are considered valuable capital in political race {; George Hardenbergh, whose intellect. ual equipment and attractive personal qualities are held to constitute him an ideal candidate-and others whose chances are considered more or less likely.
 There is an undisguised feeling, of assurance among the democrats that they can easily elect their ticket this fall. This confidence is based on the assumption that the bull moose ticket will draw it's strength almost entirely from the republicans and thus split the opposition in two. The progressive ticket, MT. Henry Whitford confidently predicts, will poll at least 75 votes in North Canaan. The republicans pro- pounce this mere bravado, and do not concede more than one-third of that number to the moosers.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
BUILDING CHURCH HOUSE
Christ Church'S Social and Assembly Rooms Will
 Soon be Ready.

Ground was broken Monday for the new parish house of Christ Church, on the plot occupied by the town horse shed, between the church and the town hall. The structure will be 42 by 26 feet, with wing g by 26 feet, one story high above the basement.
 Contractor E. R. Lorraine has the work in~charge, and states that it is to be completed and the building ready for occupancy by December l. It will be of stone and wood, the entire basement walls being of stone, above which the superstructure will be of wood. It will contain four rooms-dining room. kitchen, assembly room and guild room. The assembly and guild rooms will be separated by folding partitions, and may be thrown into single compart- ment when occasion demands, giving a room 40 by 20 or whereabouts and making an adequate dance room.
 Work is being rushed on the exca- vation. where rock is encountered in considerable thickness.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
DEMPSEY IN HOSPITAL
Literally Ran Race With Death and -~ Luckily Won.

Literally Ran Race With Death and .-.a. Luckily Won.
 William Dempsey, of Canaan and Salisbury, is in Dr. Reidy's private hospital in Winsted recovering from an operation for appendicitis performed early Saturday morning under urgent circumstances. MT. Dempsey came home from Salisbury, Friday afternoon, suffering severely. and sought Dr. Lee, who advised him to go to bed, which he did. Later in the night the pain increased, and pr. Lee who was summoned, found it necessary to get the man to the hospital at the ear Hest possible moment, and taking him in his auto at 3 o'clock Saturday morn ing, he made all possible speed over the road to Winsted, and by o'clock the operation was performed. It proved to be desperate case, and delay of Q few hours would have been fatal.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
FAIR ATTRACTIONS

Hutton's Hippodrome and Captain
 Baldwin's Aeroplane.
 Among the attractions already booked for the free exhibitions on the track and in front of the grand stand at the coming Danbury Fair (Oct. 8-12) are Hutton's Hippodrome with chariot races, hurdle races. riderless horses rscing, high jumping, and races between horses and hounds; the Five Flying Dordens, one of the most expert troupes doing high casting acts the Bartletts, ring and trapeze acts; the Four Mayos, comedy skaters. European attraction, new to this country Savoy's bull dogs, 8 kennel of nine acrobatic bull terriers, two men and one woman, in perform, ances that appeal to all lovers of dumb animals and Dewar's Comedy Circus, consisting of a troupe of men, ponies, mules and dogs.
 The aeroplane exhibition will be un- der the management of Captain Thos s. Baldwin. who will bring with him either Lee Hammond, who gave such satisfactory flights last year, or some other equally expert operator.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
REPUBLICANS NOMINATE
 = State Officers Named by Re- publIcans at Hartford Yesterday.

The Republican state convention assembled in the Foot Guard Hall, Hartford, Tuesday evening. Senator George P. Mclean was selected as temporary chairman and delivered the keynote speech of the convention. Yesterday $ session began at 10 o'clock and the following were nominated in the third ballot.
 Governor, Judge John P. Studley, of New Haven.
 Lieutenant Governor, Senator Charles s. Peck, of Danbury.. 9Seoretary of State, Gustave B. Carl son, of Middlstown.
 Treasurer, Walter W. Holmes, of Waterbury.
 Comptroller, Fayette L, Wright, of Pomfret.
 Judge studley received S1l votes out a total of 52s,
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
Col. CowIes,s Regiment.

Mrs. Katherine O. W. Abbe, Miss Fannie s. Whittlesey. Miss Katherine O. Abbe and Judge David O. Whit tlesey, of Canaan, attended the celebra tion of the 50th anniversary of the departure of the 12Sth New York regi ment, at Hudson, N. Y, on Thursday Another Canaan guest was Michael Keane of East Canaan, one of the sur vivors of the regiment, who took the post flag and one of the guidons which were in the parade. This celebration had a peculiar interest for the Canaan party for the reason that the 128th regi- ment was commanded by their uncle Colonel David s. Cowles, for whom the Canaan G. A. R. Post is named, who was killed ip the battle of Port Hudson, May 27, 1863, his last words being, "Tell my dear old mother died with my face to the enemy"
 The celebration was the most pictur' esque and memorable event in the history of Hudson.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
DINED WITH PRESIDENT
J. Henry RorabaCk Enjoys Taft Household Hospitality
 at Beverley.

J. Henry Roraback was a guest of President Taft, at Beverley, Mass. last Saturday, in company with National Committeeman Brooker, of Ansonia, and Editor O. H. Clark, of Hartford. MT. Roraback and party visited the Presi- dent to confer on the campaign in Con- necticut. The President was still son1e- what lame. but in good spirits and &C., cording to, MT. Roraback, full of conf dence in the outcome of the national campaign.
 The Connecticut party were with the President several hours and took lunch with MT. Taft and family. Campaign Treasurer George D. Sheldon and Presi- dents Secretary Hilles joined the party at BeverelY.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
OUR MUSCULAR JUDGE
Justice Ford Emphasizes a Few Remarks in ForCible
 Fashion

0W nSIIiCAI No III VI SANAO
 Fashion
 Justice George w. Ford demonstrat- ed Monday evening that he possesses besides the judicial temperament, some thing of the militant spirit and 8 sturdy arm.
 But to go back to the starting point About three years ago according to the Justices story, man named Gangle, from up toward Southfield, bought a vio- lin at Ford's music store, for $32 on the instalment plan. He maoe two pay ments, aggregating $7. then hooked the fiddle for $25 in Great Harrington and used the money for great and inglo- rious drunk. He never made another payment to Ford, though he. promised to.
 Monday evening, about the time Ford was closing hls store, he saw the man standing on the walk in front of pr. Adam s office, and walking up to him, said:
 "Say, you look good to me; you look as if you might have some money to pay on that old account"
 "Well, what's it to your" said Gan gle, angrily. .-."
 "You don't seem to know me-" said Ford, placing his hand on Gangle's shoulder and turning him around.
 "Yes, I know you, and l know that everybody says you're the biggest fraud in townl and if you put your hands on me again you'll get this," and he start , ed to reach for something in his inside pocket--
 "Biffl" Ford let go with his terrible right and laid Gangle out at full length on the walk, although he was fully as { big and even more powerful than the aroused Justice. AS the man scram bled to his feet, Ford grabbed him by the neck, slammed him up against the iron post in front of the store so violently that his teeth rattled; shook him as a dog shakes a rat, at the same time deliv- ering wholesome reprlmand in such ve- hemenoe and volubilisy that crowd soon gathered. ..- e
 "If Rhoades wasn't at home sick,' said he, between shakes, "l'd have you put into the lookup and I'd prosecute you for obtaining goods under false pre- tenses. Inever expect to run across you when you have s25 in money, but every time you get within reach I'm going to give you good thrashing, and I'll thrash you $25 worth, never fear And now I'll give you just ten minutes to get outside the state of Connecticut, and if you're within the boundaries af. ter that I'll thrash you again tonight. Now getP'
 He let go his hold, and MT. Gangle made bee-line for the Massachusetts border.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
Whelpley's Luck.

Captain George VanDeusen took George Whelpley and John Curtiss, of South Norwalk out on his cruiser again, Friday. for a fishing expedition up toward the north end of the Housatonic river. Whelpley, who is a deep-sea fisherman as we'll as fresh water skip per. went equipped with variety >of paraphernalia suited to whatever con- ditions might be encountered. The ex- ped1tion encountered no adverse weather, but there was little doing in the way of fish biting. The gross result of the days work was one fresh-water clam and small lobster-one of the very few Holsters eyer caught above the Power Company's dam: Whelpley took it home and will have it mounted in alcohol. He gave the clam to Ourtiss.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
WANT LICENSE VOTE

Petition to Selectmen to Put License
 Matter in Gall.
 Town Clerk Fuller has received the following petition and signatures, for 6 vote on the license question in the October election:
 To the seleotmen of the town of North Canaan. Conn.,. We, the under slgned registered voters of the town of North Canaan, do hereby petition that at the annual town meeting to be held in said town of North Canaan, on Mon day Oct. 7th, 1912. a ballot be taken to determine whether any person shall be licensed to sell spirituous and intoxl- eating liquors ln said town:
 H. B. Stevens, F. Stevens, Geo. L. Parsons, J. B. Reed, M. Humphrey. Chas. L. French, E. T. Rowe, W. N. Beebe, s. A. Kemp, W. N. Decker, D, L. Peirce, D. W. Manvel, s. G. Camp, Joseph L. Parsons, H. H. Scutt. Geo. s. Fuller. E. O. Gillette. Geo. W. Ford, G. W. Parsons, Henry M. Dodge, F. R. Collin. O. s. Adam, J. s. Reed, O. M Humphrey, H. 0. Barnes, Rev. H. Cornford, Oliver Garter, l.. H. Adams, 8. W. Barnes, s. B. Strong, G. Fitch, F. Gillette, A. Gillette, H. E. Lyles, J. Clinton Roraback, 0. W. Hanna, A. 0. Stevens, c. K. Goodwin, H. I. Dings, D. E. King, Frank s. Goodwin, Jesse L. Goodwin, O. H. Sage, Wm. Hayes, E. s. Roberts, Geo. s DunninR, J.. O. Stevens, H. o. Stevens. Michael Keane, A. M. Brink, H. k. Prescott, B. L, Frink. J. N. VanDeusen, s. B. Marshall, John V. Adam, Don Emmons, I. Scott, E. O. Finney, E. E. Merchant, W. P. Stage, V. M. Coe, Geo. A. Heffernan, G. s. Mather. Charles O'Oonnell, H. A. Holt.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
SauteIIe's Circus Coming.

Wherever Sig. Sautelle's new big shows have exhibited, press and public have been unit in praislng the work os the exceedingly large number of young and handsome women performers. The far sex is we'll represented among the riders, aerialists, wild animal trainers, clowns and even among the ringmasters. AS may naturally be expected keen ri- valry exists between the lady and gen men artists, a fact which greatly en- hPnces thelr performances. The lengthy imperial program arranged and pre- sented this year by Manager Sautelle contains only the best and newest sen sational features all earth can offer and money procure. And the acts are so numerous and varied as to satiate every arenic taste and fancy. Lack of space prevents an enumeration of all the diff ferent numbers, all of which must be seen and viewed to be appreciated. Suf- flee to state that there is an extended list introducing throughout as high sal aried and as finished artists as there is atop of the earth. Act follows act in rapid succession and there is not a sec ond's wait or delay during any part of the two full hours program, which in- sures real tented pleasures for patrons who attend the shows on the afternoon and evening of Friday Sept. 13, in Oa- naan.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
Toms Hill to be Game Preserve.

Conspicuous posters, prohibiting shoot ing and hunting, are being erected by practically all of the land owners of the Toms Hill region, extending from Twin Lakes to Canaan, and north to Ashley Falls, making, virtually, protected game preserve ofsthe entire wooded part of the mountain-about 8 thousand acres-which will be patrolled by a watchman during the open hunting season
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
Canaan at NewLondon.

MT. and Mrs. A. A. Lawrence return ed Saturday evening from trip of four days to New London, also stopping at Thomaston and New Haven.
 The attraction at New London was the decorations In flags and colored electric lights in honor of the Deep Wa ter Conference, and the visit of Presi- dent Taft. The president spoke at Old Fort Griswold, across the river at Gro ton Heights. MT. Sheldon went with the Canaan people from New Haven They returned over the new Shore Line trolley.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
WOMEN TO REGISTER.
Eighty Ladies on the List Expected to
 March to "be Made"

EtRhty IadteS on the Llst ESpeCteu to
 March to "be Made"
 Be ready to register Thursday. Sep tember 19, at o'clock p. m.
 The coming registration of women to be made voters on the school question is not suffragist movement It should not be understood as such. Briefly told, women have been given the right to vote on school matters for a number of years in this state, but they have shown them selves heretofore, in this town at least, to be indifferent to the privileges accord ed them. Hence came the laugh and the derision of men. This is all to be changed. On the date above mentioned it is expected that those women who have agreed to register-the number is eighty, as the list now stands-will meet at the Canfield Inn and from that point proceed to the office of J. O. Roraback and there register. It will not be a suffragist or 'gette demonstration, just & body of quiet, womanly women of all ages, and of Canaan's finest and best, including the good and worthy of differ ing opinions, beliefs and classes, who will, by registering. pave the way to become voters on school matters, which is of as much importance to women as men.
 By far the greater" number of these women are not suftragists. It is true that a suffragist started the registry paper, but not even all the members Of the suffrage league have, as yet, signed. It is earnestly hoped that many outside the list will feel it their civic duty to register on the date appointed. It is not at all necessary that ones name should appear on the list. This method was taken merely to ascertain how much interest the women really took in this matter of schools and the child. It Is very gratifying to note how great that interest is, and the reader will readily see how far-fetohed it IS to call this plan to register a suffragist affair. Every anti, as well as suffragist, is concerned more or less with schools and child welfare.
 Much curiosity and interest prevails among the townspeople concerning this coming event of women registration, Fand while it is eventful and significant of the resistless oncoming wave of the all.over-the-world woman movement. We would like it understood that this special little wave that is about to hit our town will have nothing of the spec. tacular about it. There will be body of women represented of which any town would be justly proud to own as women citizens, and the man who hasn't mother, daughter, wife, or sister or aunt or cousin among them will wish he had. Several doubting ones have asked the question Aren't you afraid the women won't turn out? ?" To which we reply: Not at all. These names se- cured are those of responsible women, whose word or promise is as good as let us say, perhaps. even better than-a man's." b. h.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
Shoot Melon Thieves

Aloysius Murphy, of Manchester, 1t years old, in company with few com. panions, decided to pay a visit to O. Treniss's watermelon patch Thursday evening. MT. Trenlss had been greatly annoyed by the frequent excursions of youthful invaders. and had prepared a gun loaded with buckshot. He dis covered the boys in his yard and fired, hitting Murphy in the fieshy part of the leg. Murphy was able to reach the road from where he WAS taken home by his compan!Ons.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
KILLED BY THE CARS
Stepped From Trolley Onto Track of > Express Train.


 Express Train.
 William German Sr., one of the old est inhabitants of Ashley Falls, was in stantly killed yesterday morning at Smiths crossing in that village. He had been in Canaan, where he visited the store, and, after making a few pur- chases. took the 8:33 trolley car for home.
 On alighting, he walked around the rear of the car and started to cross the steam car tracks. F. F. Smith and the flag man saw him and also saw the fast coming express train going south. They both called to MT. German, and signal. ed him to stand back; but he failed to understand them and the engine struck him, throwing him to the west side of the track, 50 or 60 feet from the crossing. Death must have beeh instan- taneous as the body was badly mangled.
 Medical Examiner pr. John Beebe, of Ct. Burlington, viewed the body which was taken to the family home stead near Hoag's Crossing. William German was civil war vet eran, going out as a member of the Con- necticut Second Heavies, whose reunion was held in Litchfield yesterday. He was later transferred to Rhode Island Battery
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
Collector Reed Makes a Record

Tax collector John s. Reed has broken his own record in the expeditions col lection of town taxes. He has until April next to collect the assessment on the present list, amounting to approxi- mately $21 ,000, and he has already collected $19. IFS, S9, leaving only about $2, 900 to be collected. This is the best record ever made by any local collector.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
BULL MOOSE DELEGATES
Dewey Garfield, Rufus H. Whitford and Abel c.
 Stevens Elected.

oI0N0nS ElSCI6us About fifteen bull moosers attended the caucus of the Roosevelt progressive party ill Town Hall, Friday afternoon. William W. Lowerre, of Colebrook, the provisional district man." was present and distributed bull moose literature to the people.
 Lawyer Thomas J. Wall of Torring- ton, who is slated as the bull moose candidate for congress from the district, was present to get the movement properly started, and explain the mis- sion of the party.
 After brief exposition by Mir. Wall, Charles Lindell was elected chairman of the caucus Dewey Canfeld was elected clerk, and business proceeded.
 The first business was the election of delegate to the state convention to be held in Hartford, Sept. 25, at which t t,me the state delegates from the var 10 IS congressional districts win also nominate candidates for congress.
 Rufus H. Whitford nominated Dewey Canfield for state delegate. MT. Can field thought somebody of more political experience should be chosen, and suggested the name of Henry R. Whit ford. Rufus said Henry would be too busy to attend the convention, and iu- sisted upon the election of Mir. Gan. field, who was finally chosen.
 For delegate to the senatorial con- vention MT. Whitford nominated Fred Gillette, but Mir. Gillette emphatically shouted. "No no I won't stand for it l" Ed. Warner then named Rufus Whitford, who was elected.
 Abel G. stevens was elected delegate to the probate convention.
 A town committee was elected as follows Charles Lipdell, chairman {; Albert Toussaint and Samuel Stodden.
 State Delegate Canfield named H. R. Whitford as his alternate and E. W. Warner was appointed senatorial alternate,
 The strength of the progressive party in North Canaan Is a matter of general T
 discussion and speculation. Estimates of the probable vote range all the way from dozen to a hundred. The variety of sentiment concerning the bull moose movement in North Canaan is edifying, if not mystifying.
 The News has enterviewed a number of gentlemen belonging to both parties, who decline to have their names made public.
 One leading republican says the party locally is engineered by few sore-head republicans who are anything but "pro- gressive" or representative, and it will probably be found that the strength of the vote will come from the democrats as we'll a. the republicans. Another we'll known republican says the bull moosers will poll at least sixty votes in this town, and possibly more. "A lot of republicans who don't want to be known as bull moosers will vote the ticket because it will give them an opportunity to secretly pay off personal grudges and at the same time remain republicans in name"
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-12
Auto Kills Boy

While Russell James, aged years, of Norwalk, was returning from school Thursday afternoon, an automobile owned and driven by Frederick Mathe- sius, jr.. of New York struck him and killed him almost instantly. Mr. Mathesius, who is summering In New Canaan, was arrested ald released under s5 ,0O0 bail.