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Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
The Difference

If those 300 disappointed lovers of music who were unable to gain admit ance to MT Howitt's Mahaiwc Theater in Great Burlington lasI week, when tho Honey Boy minstrels held forth there to be packed house, had only recovered from the grief of their disappointment in time to attend the Rhado,ka concert at the same place Tuesday evening, they might have had their musical appetite gratified with an evening of music of the highest class. and found ample elbow room in which to enjoy it. The con trast furnished a significant commentary on the discriminating taste of the music lovers of beautiful Berkshire. The Rhadeska concert furnished program worthy of presentation in the Metropol- tan Opera House, and attracted onIv a handful of listeners.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
CAMP MEETING
Program of Services to be Observed
 at Pine Grove.
CT. At 8:30 retire.

Program of Services to be Observed
 at Pine Grove.
 Thursday, August 15, 7.3O p. m Cor net solos by MT. G. w. Eager. Readings by Mrs Holton.
 Swiss bells by Mir. Emil Gloss. Friday, August 16. ca. m. morning devotions.
 9.8O a. m. Physical culture, Mrs. Holton.
 HOO a. m. Lecture by Dr. Hurlbut. 800 D. m. Domestic science Miss 7.30 p. m. Popular entertainment by MT. Emil Gloss assisted by MT. Eager. Saturday, August IF. 800 a. ID. Morning devotions.
 9.30 6. m. Physical culture, Mrs. Holton.
 HOO a. m. Lecture by pr. Hurlbut. 800 p. m. Domestic science, Miss Cook.
 7.30 p. m: Preliminary entertainment by Mrs. Holton, Mrs. Hayes and MT. Eager. Stereopticon lecture, "The Holy City," by Dr. Hurlbut.
 Sunday, August IS. 10.30 a. m. Ser mon by Rev. Arthur H. GoodenouRh DID. I2.O0m. Sunday school.
 2.30 D. m. Sermon by Rev. Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, D.D.
 7.30. Chautauqua v6spers.
 Monday, August 19. 900 a. m. Morn, ing devctions.
 9.3O a. m. Physical culture, Mrs Holton.
 HOO a. m. Lecture by Dr. Hurlbut. 100 ?. m. Domestic science, Mss Cook.
 73O D. m. Entertainment by Hen drickson, the magician, assisted by Mrs Hayes and Mrs. Holton.
 Tuesday, August 20. 900 a. m. Morn l ing devotions.
 30 a. m. Physical culture, Mrs HoItoD.
 HOO d. III. Lecture by. Dr. Hurlbut Cook.
 7.30 p. m. Character impersonations by Mir. stephen 0. Hendrickson.
 Solos by Mrs. Hayes
 Wednesday, August 21. 900 a. m Morning devotions.
 9.3O a. Ill. Physical culture, Mrs. HoltOn.
 HOO a. m. Lecture by Dr. Hurlbut. 800 p. m. Domestic science, Miss Cook.
 7.30 p. m. Preliminary entertainment by Mrs. Holton. Stereopticon lecture, ''Scenes in the Holy Land" by Dr. HurIbut.
 Thursday, August 22. 1000 a. m. Praise service.
 10.30 a. m. Christian Workers Coun- cil, conducted by Dr. Hurlbut.
 200 p. m. Sermon, Rev. J. k. Chap man, D.D.
 7.3o p. m. Sermon, Rev. David Hughes
 Friday, August a8. 1000 a. m. Praise 10.30 a. m. Christian Workers Coun- cil conducted by Dr. Hurlbut.
 200 p. m. Sermon, Rev. J. k. Chapman, DID.
 7.30 pm. Sermon, Rev. David Hughes. Saturday, August 24. 10 a. m. Praise service.
 l0.30. Christian Workers Council. conducted by Dr. Hurlbut.
 200 p. m. Sermon, Rev. J. w. Laird. 3Op.m. Sermon, Rev. David Hughes. sunday, August 25. 1000 a. ID. Praise service.
 1O.3O a. m. Sermon, Rev. David Hughes.
 200 p. m. Address, Fannie J. Crosby. 7.30p. m. Closing service.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
TWELVE ACRES OF PICKLES
Farmer Lanneau is Picking Cucumbers
 From Big Field

Farmer Lanneau is Picking Cucumbers
 From Big Field.
 The twelve acres of cucumbers under cultivation on the farm of Charles J. Lanneau, on the Falls Village road are developing as well as could be expected, considering the long season of dry weather, but the crop will naturally fall short of what it would be, under favor able weather conditions. MT. Lanneau says the crop will probably bring about $1, ,5OO, whereas if the yield were what it should be with the right kind of weather it would readily bring $5,OOO,
 The cucumbers are purchased by the wholesale pickle dealers, of New York, and there is always market for good crop. There are now cucumbers on the vines running as long as four and five inches, and they are already being pick ed, as the dealers require small fruit for pickles.
 MT. Lanneau says he is satisfied with th1s years growth as an experiment., ,and will raise another big crop next year, when he hopes to be able to harvest a more profitable crop.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
OLD HOUSATONIC. LODGE
Nearing Half-Century Mark, and Only Two Charter Mem
 berS Living Here.

An impressive reminder of the rapid flight of time is afforded in the fact that the fftieth anniversary of Housatonic Lodge, No. 61, F. and A. M. is only a half-dozen years in the future. It will be difficult for some who remember when this lodge was instituted, to realize that so many years have gone by since that event yet 8 glance over the list of charter members brings quick realiza- tion. Most of those charter members are dead, and only two, out of the original 24, are still living in Oanaan- E. D. Norton and Jay A. Underwood.
 Housatonic Lodge was instituted July 13, 1869, with headquarters in the hall over the old Warner House, where the Canfeld block now stands. Most of its charter members had belonged to Western Star Lodge, of Norfolk, and received from the Grand Lodge charter to institute a lodge in Canaan. The charter members were as follows
 Robert Van Deusen. J. N. Fox, Jacob B. Hardenbergh, Edward D. Norton, Theodore F. Watson, Frank A. Cum mings, c. A. Morris, Samuel A. Bennett Hiram IT. Cogswell, P. Kilburn Cogs- well, Alonzo E. Mallory, Jay A. Under wood. Samuel o. Beckley, George Bowers, Wm. Adam. 2d, John w. Meall, Henry J. Mead, Stephen Holt, N. J. Clark, Harvey Lawrence, Harlow Root, John Tubbs, D. W. Dean, Warren Mcintyre.
 The institution ceremonies were con- duoted by brothers representing the Grand Lodge, as follows: M. w. William Storer, P. G. M, as w. M.; w. Bro. Pond as G. s. W.;::W. Frank M. Olin as GU. w.; John H. Gibson as G. secre- tary; Rev. Bro. William Hall as G. chaplain w. Willard Rice as G. Mar shal. These officers were received with the grand hOnors on entering the lodge room, after which the grand marshal formed the brothers in procession and all marched to the Methodist church, where afF oration, suitable to the occasion was delivered by Rev. M R. Lent, and the lodge was "consecrated, dedicated and constituted and the officers installed in due form" as follows
 Jacob B. Hardenbergh, w. M.; s. O. Beckley, s. w.; H. H. Cogswell, J. w.; Robert Van Deusen, treasurer; T. F. Watson, secretary s. A. Bennett, s. D.. P. K. Cogswell, J. D.; H. J! Mead, S.  M. O.; w. Mcintyre, J. M. O.; Rev Wm. Hall, chaplain George Bowers, tyler. (The initials, ''M. C." stood fo1 Masters of Ceremonies" senior and junior, which corresponded to the present >stewards.)
 The first application for membership, after the lodge was instituted, was re- ceived from John H. Pulver, now living in Copake, N. Y., who was duly initiated . The present membership of Housa tonic Lodge is 103.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
Great LitchfieId County Horse.

'Nata Prime is Litchfeld county mare that is making a nationwide repu- tation. She is owned by a farmer in New Preston. who bought her for $1OO, to do regular farm work and especially to haul the milk to town. She showed speed, when it was necessary to "let her out. and her owner, Prime Wright, was induced to enter her in a race. The mare won her first race, and has been winning ever since, and now she can't be bought at any price. At one of the big circuit races last season she trotted three races of three heats each, in thre days, and won all nine heats easily.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
Triple Birthday Party

A notable birthday party was that held on James Keenan's lawn last week Monday afternoon and evening. It was triple celebration in observation of the anniversaries of MT. and Mrs. Keenan and the latter's sister, Mrs. William H. Briggs, all of whom were born on the 9th of August, Mrs. Keenan, and Mrs. Briggs being twins. The lawn was Illuminated with numerous lanterns. and the festivities were, from start to finish, i'll keeping with the character of the happy event, and many neighbors and friends were there to enjoy them and congratulate the hosts.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
WALLER FELL 12 FEET
Lost Balance While Applying Brake on Box Gar and was
 Hurled to Tracks.

Harry J. Waller fell from the top of a about 12 feet, Sunday, landing on his face and shoulders on the ballast be- tween the rails, but fortunately ard singularly he received no serious injury, though his face was badly bruised, from his forehead to his chin, his back pain fully wrenched, and his right shoulder lamed.
 He was riding the car in on the lime kiln switch, shortly after noon, and on applying the brake at the point where the car was to stop, made use of q stick inserted between the "spobes" of the brakewheel, to give greater leverage. On giving 8 vigorous pull on the stick it broke off, causing him to lose his balance and having nothing for support. he fell, face downward, to the tracks. Luckily he was on the rear end of the car when he fell, otherwise he would have gone under the trucks, to his death.
 He was picked up and carried to his home, near the Bennett Hill crossing, and Dr. Lee was summoned. He found the young man injured as described, and administered treatment to mako him as comfortable as possible The patient will suffer no permanent effects from his fall, but may congratulate himself OH a narrow escape from serious, if not fatal rncOltc
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
BOY SCOUTS GO TO CAMP Will Build a Shack and Live in the Wilderness for a Week
 With MT, Stone,

This forenoon, at nine o'clock a dele gation of about dozen Boy Scouts will leave the Post Office for a ten mile hike to East India Pond, under the personal direction of Scout Commissioner Walter King Stone, for a weeks encampment in the wilds. They will carry their staffs, with packs and hatchets, and will reach their destination late in the afternoon, when they will proceed to erect a shack from a heap of slabs in the neighbor- hood, in which they will live for a week. A vacant house close by, owned by the Garfield estate will afford shelter in case of violent or protracted storm, and their daily routine will be such as to make them self-reliant and useful.
 They will get up at 6:30 in the morn ing, at "reveille," clean up, and have breakfast shortly after seven clean uT the camp and probably go fishing, re- turning at noon for dinner. In the afternoon they will have games and sports, and, If the conditions permit they may goin swimming. After sup per they will clean up camp for the night, and build a big campfire, around which they will listen to stories and in structive talks by the scout commission. CT. At S:30 retire.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
DIR. CORWIN'S NEW JOB
Will Travel for the Mulford House as Veterinary
 SDeCiaIiSt
Specialist.

Dr. G. E. COrwln, who recently sold his veterinary practice to Dr. G. B. Wells, of Bennington, Vermont, has closed an engagement with the great Philadelphia drug house of H. K. Mul- ford & Co.,, in whose interests he will travel as a field veterinarian, visiting all sections of the country. His duties will consist ill the investigations of conta- giOus diseases iD animals and prescott ing research pertaining to vaccination and serums.
 The doctor has sold his residence pro perty, Daisy Hill cottage" near St. Joseph's church, to George Roger, cashier of the Canaan National Bank, the deal having been consummated Fri day, and moves his family consisting of his wife and three children, into the Clemans' building, occupying the rooms over Vosburghs store, where they will reside for the present. Dr. Corwin will go immediately to the Mulford labora- tory in Philadelphia, where he will re main about threc weeks, before going upon the road, and his first territory will be Connecticut and New York states, and after a couple of months in that field he will go into the Middle West. Dr. Corwin has made host of friends during his residence i'll Canaan, who will rejoice to know that this business chance iS a most dpSira hle one a aS rp pa rds both dignity and emoluments.
 MT. Roger, purchaser of the Corwin property, will make extensive altera- itions and improvements about the place I'and occupy it as his homo. He expects to move into it ill a couple of months
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
TWIN LAKES ASSOCIATION
Hold Annual Meeting and Elect Old
 Board of Officers.

The annual meeting of the Twin Lakes Association was held Saturday evening at the cottage of H. K. Mulford, and the election of officers resulted in re- taining the old board, as follows:
 President, Charles Blake, of Hartford.
 Vice president, Charles W. Reicks, of New York.
 Secretary, H. K Mulford, of Philadel- phia,
 Treasurer, Charles L. Lumb, of Pough- keepsie.
 Executive committee, Rollin c. Ware, of Wayne, Penn. Edwin V. Peachin, of West Philadelphia J. Clinton Rora- back, of Canaan
 1t was voted to omit the illuminated boat and shore front carnivals this year, owing to the lateness of the season.
 The chairman of the police protection committee reported that a watchman had visited each cottage once a day dur ing the seven winter months from Nov. 1 to June 1. There was d balance of $54 in the committee treasury. Chairman of the sanitation committee reported pr. Townsend, secretary of the state board of health had visited the lakes, examined the sanitary conditions, and made certain recommendations which had been adopted, and promised to send an engineer 10 the lakes to make a scientific investigation of conditions. The committee appointed to locate markers about the lake reported that thirty markers or flags had been placed on the dangerous shoals as 8 safeguard for the launches.
 The committee. on public dock at the depot made a sort of half-hearted report of progress, stating that the work had been finally finished, after fashion, though late in the season.
 A resolution was passed asking Mr. William Miles to cooperate with the as- sociation for betterment of the public highways and especially in the effort to get the state interested in building 8 trunk-line between Canaan and Sails. bury.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
Killed by Train.

Michael Hines, of Great Burlington, was killed by the south bound mail train yesterday morning. He was walking on the track near his home and hearing the whistle of the approaching train became confused and stepped directly in front of the approaching train.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
Fitzmaurlce Succeeds Lake

Ofhclal announcement was made in New Haven of the appointment of R. D. tltzmaurcc to be superintendent of the Western Division tosUc1ced C. L. Lalaa, who has resigned L. become general supenntcndcnt of a Western railroad. The appointment + effective un August l2. t!tzmourico Is now freight trnin- m3stcT on thr New York Division with offices at uuIIem River.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
Miss Hill Remains

Through an inadvertence the namo of Miss Mary c. Hill, teacher in the fourth grade of the Canaan School, was omit ted from the list of teachers printed last week. Miss Hill, who gave excellent satisfaction in that grade last year, has been retained for the same room during the coming year, a fact which proves that she .made good.n
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
Killed in Stone Crusher

Patrick Haines, 42 years old, engineer of the stone crusher of c. w. Blakeslec 6 Sons at West Rock. New Haven was caught in the machinery, Monday after noon and crushed to death He leaves 8 wife and six children,
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
Autoist Held for Killing.

Deputy Coroner H. 0. Stevenson. oi Bridgeport, made public finding hold ing Levi c. Gilbert of Munroe re sponsible for the death of Herman Block who was killed in an automobile accident on July 3l. Coroner Stevenson finds that Gilbert was intoxicated and that the accident was due to his carelessness. Gilbert invited Block to ride with him.
 After the publication of the finding the police arrested Gilbert on charge of manslaughter and bail was fixed at Sl 300, which was secured.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15
State Teachers Certificates.

An examination for state teachers certificate will be held at the Salisbury high school, Salisbury, on August 1920 from a. III. to p. m. For informa- tion apply to State board of education, Room 42, Capitol, Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15

Wife-"JOhn, what is original sin ? Husband-"Apple stealing, think my dear. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-15

Mrs. Exe-"How often do your house. maids dust: ?"
 Mrs. Wye-"Oh, they generally go within a week, '-Exchange.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-22
Ear = Rainy Afternoon.

On wet days children are apt to
find time hanging. heavily, but this diff
ficulty is overcome If games are pro-
vided.
Bubbles always find favor with
young folks, but some little prepare
ton beforehand needs to be made
when bubbles are the attraction. 9TH
erwise the children are likely not only
to make their dresses wet, but the
tablecIoth and carpet also.
The table on which the bubble bowl
is to stand should be covered with
sheets of newspapers, and an old blan-
ket or something of the kind, and the
carpet near by should also be spread
with newspapers.
To make the necessary suds, dis
solve finely shaved white soap in a
very hot water, adding little glycer-
Inc to make the bubbles tenacious.
Clay pipes are. of course the other
implements needed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-22
WIGWAM HAS PASSED AWAY
Indians In Canada Now Make Use of
Canvas Tents and Iron
Stoves

A novelist would find a veritable
mine of data for stories of the severe
life in the woods among any of the
northern Indian tribes. During my
stay among the Montagnais at Lake
St. John two families descended from
their winter hunting grounds to the
post, being forced on the way to boil
their moccasins and pelfries for soup
to avoid starvation. Yet these same
people were strong enough to travel
and attend to the necessities Of their
camp. Within FIVE days they return
ed again to the forest.
The canvas tents, which have en-
tirely replaced the native birch bark
wigwams, came into general use
about twenty-five years ago. The first
Indians to Introduce them set up their
tents and made camp in the space OF
an hour without having to cut the
numerous wigwam poles or dig away
the snow underneath, while the old
bark lodge required the snow to be
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-22
Always Leap Year In New Guinea.


So far as proposals Of marriage are
concerned in New Guinea 1t is always
leap year, for in that island the men
consider it beneath their dignity tc
notice women, much less to make
overtures of marriage. Consequently
the proposing is left to the women to
do. When the ebony belle falls In
love with a man she sends piece OF
string to his sister, or, if he has no
sister, to his mother, or another OF
his lady relatives. Then the lady who
receives the string tells the dusky
Adonis that the particular damsel is
in :ove with him. No counting fol-
lows, however, for 1T is considered bad
form to waste time in such pursuit.
II the man thinks he would like to
wed the lady, he meets her alone, and
they decide straight away whether to
marry or drop the idea. In the for,
ner case the betrothal is announced.
The man is then branded on the back
with charcoal, while a mark is cut in.
to the woman's skin. No breach OF
promise actions. are possible in New
Guinea, though If the lady is Tilted her
friends may hunt her lover up and
"go" for him.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-22
Question Of Grammar.

The ready wit of the late Eugene v.
Ware, author of THE Washerwom.
ans Song" and other poems. Is shown
in the following story:
He was giving a dinner, says Lip
pincott's, at his home in Kansas City.
Kan, the place to which he had re-
tired after he resigned from the office
OF pension commissioner at Washing.
ton under Roosevelt.
The guests were equally divided be-
tween Missourians from the twin city
across the line and Kansans. All pres
ent had imbibed the spirit OF their
genial, humorous host.
Said a Missourian: You Kansans
always have your brass bands going
and your flags flying. We from Mis-
souri, get tired Of your cocksureness.
Tell me, what have you decided about
the hen. for instance; does she sit or
does she set?"
I'VE don't bother about things like
that" flashed Ware. What concerns
us, when she cackles, is has she laid
or has she lied?"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-22
reef. The neighboring salt waters
became superheated caldron, killing
millions of corals and fish; and many
fish, thus cooked, were collected and
eaten by the natives.
DOG FIGHTS WITH FIREMEN
Canine Would Not Permit Them to
Enter Blazing Tenen, Mt to
Quench Flames.

Philadelphia.-An old and feeble,
but somewhat determined dog Great
ed considerable excitement in a
three-story tenement house at 623
Washington avenue, first by starting
a fire, then giving the alarm. and
lastly by beating back the firemen
who came to extinguish the blaze.
The troublesome animal Is the prop
erty of Santo Accarito, who occupies
the top floor of the house. While the
occupants of the house were asleep
the dog knocked lamp from table,
setting fire to the carpet.
With loud banks the dog aroused
his master, who quickly gave the
alarm, and all in the house fed to
the street, except the dog. When
the firemen arrived and attempted to
enter, they found a very much ex-
cited canine standing in the doorway
ready to repel boarders. Although
somewhat senile, the dog showed a
formidable row of teeth, and the fire.
men hesitated. Finally one, some
what holder than the rest, flung the
dog to one side and the fire fighters
entered
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-22

act as a screen, which makes It prac-
tically impossible to descry fires at a
distance.
Between July IL, 1911. when the sta.
ton was ready for use, and Septem-
Der 80. % forest fires occurred in the
Harvey forest Seventeen of those
were reported by the guard at the
lookout station, and in only two cases
where the lookout reported fires had
a previous report been received. Si1
fires were reported from the lookout
station which were within the Black
hills forest, and one fire was outside
forest boundaries. In every case the
rangers were able to get to the scene
promptly and to extinguish the fire
before any appreciate damage had
been done.
1t is probable that the success OF the
Harvey lookout will result in the es-
tablishment of similar stations in 9TH
er forests. The old adage that an
ounce of prevention is worth pound
of cure seems particularly applicable
to Uncle Sans fire threatened timber
reserves.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-05-22
May Construct Worlds Largest snip
Plant In San Fran
cisco.

San Francisco.-Onep possible reason
why Charles M. Schwab of the Beth
lehem Steel company and the Union
works has decided to build the most
capacious dry dock in the world at
Hunters Point, San Francisco, was
made known by Edward c. Holmes OF
this city, who prepared tentative
plans for Mr.. Schwab's inspection
In anticipation of the new business
that will be brought to the Pacific
coast by the opening of the Panama
canal private capital, aided by a SUB
sidy of 8 1-3 per cent from the Domin-
ion government to run for 35 years,
will build a dry dock 92S feet long at
Esouimalt, R. c., on the Strait of Juan
de Fuca. Holmes drew the plans.
so far as l know" he said the
largest docks in the world now COM
plete are those at Glasgow, $50 feet
size; Southampton, $50, and Bremen
haven. 755. The new dock at Esqui-
malt will outmeasure them all, and
Mr.. Schwab is planning to outmeasure
Esquimalt.
81 am not in his confidence and do
not know what his final decision will
be. but when l drew tentative plans
for him they contemplated a dock l.
$50 feet long.
in return for aid from the Domin-
ion government the company at Esqui-
malt will give government business