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Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
School Notes.

The enrolment in the North Canaan Schools is as follows:
 District no 9, Canaan village. 56 in High School and 187 in the grades.
 No. 1, East Canaan, 57.
 No. 8, Sodom, 15.
 No. 4, Canaan Valley, 15.
 No. 5, East Canaan, 14-a total of 344 enrolled.
 In the school house at No. 1, East Ca- naan. new "Hyloplate" blackboards have been installed to replace, the com mon plaster wall blackboards.
 The town of Canaan has applied for state supervision, and Secretary Hines has appointed Supervisor George J. Vogel to undertake the work.
 Hereafter the state school supervisors will act as state attendance agents in their respective towns. This position has been filled by Agent Hall, of New Milford.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
RAILROAD VICTIM BURIED
His Father, Michael German, Was Killed by the Cars
 36 Years Ago.

The funeral of William German, who was killed instantly by the south-bound express last Wednesday, at the Ashley Falls crossing, was held Friday after noon, at 9 o'clock, at his late residence, Rev. o. B. Landon officiating. There was large attendance of neighbors and friends, the house being filled and many remaining outside during the service.
 The clergyman, himself war veteran, spoke feelingly of the excellent record of the deceased as 8 soldier and his good qualities as 8 citizen, husband and father, and dwelt upon the wisdom Of being prepared for death even in the midst of the activities of life and in spite of apparent assurances of many years further enjoyment of life.
 There were II war veterans in attend ance, and the body was carried by com rades. Interment was in the Ashley Falls cemetery. It was encased in 8 handsome. silver trimmed, broadcloth casket, on which the American flag was draped, and the floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. Singing was by well selected quartette.
 MT. German was member of Com pany F, Second Conn necticut Heavy Ar tillery, whose only survlvors in this immediate vicinity are A. P. Briggs, B. s. Roberts and Abram Coons. He was in his 68th year, having enlisted at the early age of 17, and it is coinci- dence that he met his death on the 50th anniversary of the day his regiment bivouacked in Litchfield and Cn the very day the survivors of the regiment assem- hled in Litchfield to celebrate the semi centennial of that event. His record was that of brave and patriotic soldier. First Sergeant E. s. Roberts says of him: 'FThere was not better soldier in the com pany nor in the regiment than Bill German. He was fearless and ready and never shirked nor complained of the most arduous duty"
 It is 8 grimly significant fact that MT. Germans father, Michael German, was h1ll0u Dy I1l0 CdIS h SuOEb u1SIduC6 HUT LII of the present Pease crossing, the nlght of election day in the fall of 1877, 95 years ago. He was walking home from the village and was run. down by the night passenger train going north. !.
 The tragedy of last Wednesday was witnessed by parties in Ashley Falls, who describe the spectacle as "sickening.' The victim walked around the south end of the trolley car from which he had just alighted, and started to cross the steam railroad tracks, when the south bound express, going at tremendous speed, struck him. He was lifted into the air at the first impact and then struck the second time and thrown 150 feet. Every bone in his body was broken.
 Mr. German leaves 8 wife and 10 children-William German. married, living in Ashley Falls; Mrs. Maggie Bartholomew, Torrington; John, Canaan; Mrs. Ann Mills, Ct. Burlington; Fred erick, married, Waterbury; George. Waterbury; Kate, Jersey City; Julia, Sheffield Mrs. Mary Seacord, Pittsfeld Caroline, Ashley Falls.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
Roy Decker Dead.

Roy Decker, whose illness and re- moval to the Winsted Hospital were chronicled in The News last week, died at that institution on Thursday. He had been sick less than week, and was taken to the hospital by Dr. Stewart on Monday.
 Deceased was 35 years of age and un- married. He had lived in Canaan some time, and was employed up to the time of his last sickness by E. R. Atwood. the ice-man.
 N. Y. where the funeral was held at the Methodist church, Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
"Sam" Eddy Transferred.

MT. s. A. Eddy, of the U. s. Treasury Department, who has been stationed in San Francisco for some months past, has been temporarily transferred to Albany, NY. In a letter received here, MT. Eddy writes:
 "Although have enjoyed exceedingly my stay in this land of fruits and flow CTS and sunshine, the green hills of New England have kept calling to me, and am glad l am to see them once more within short time. think I shall be Tn Canaan about the 28th"
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
For Democratic Congressman

The democratic congressional conven- tion for the Fifth district, which com prises the whole of Litchf1eld county and eleven towns and cities in New Haven county, will be held in the Knights of Columbus hall in Waterbury on Thurs day afternoon, September 26, at l o'clock.
 Ex-Senator William Kennedy. of Naugatuck. and present Senator James F. Meara, ot Torrington, are candidates for the nomination, and both have been making a canvass of the district. It is said MT. Kennedy already has a suffi- cient number of delegates pledged to him to insure his nomination, although MT. Meara has been doing some earne st work, in various towns about the dis trict. and is sure to make good show ing in the convention.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
BOTH PARTIES NOMINATE
Judge StudIey Will Oppose Baldwin E. s. Roberts Can
 dIdate for TraaSurer.

SAG0N0 M
 Last week was 8 stirring one iH Connecticut politics, both the great parties having held their state conven- tions in Hartford and nominated. state tickets. The republicans met on Tues day and Wednesday and nominated candidates as follows:
 For Governor, Judge John P. Stud ley, of New Haven.
 Lieutenant Governor, Senator Charles s. Peck, of Danbury.
 Secretary of State, Gustaf B. Carlson. of Middletown.
 Treasurer, Walter W. Holmes, Ox Waterbury.
 Comptroller, Fayette s. Wright, OE Pomfret
 Presidential Electors. Normand F. Allen, of Hartford: Rollin s. Woodruff. of New Haven Waldo O. Bryant, Cf Fairfield; Chsunocy P. Goss, Water bury Frank B. Weeks, of Middletown ' Robert Scoville, of Salisbury; IT. E. Mercy, of Sterling.
 The democrats met on Wednesday and Thursday and nominated as fol- lows:
 Governor, Simeon E. Baldwin, oE New Haven.
 Lieutenant Governor, Lyman IT, Tingier, of Rockville.
 Secretary of State, Albert M. Phil lips, of Stamford. !. e~
 Treasurer, Edward 5. Roberts, Of North Canaan.
 Comptroller, Daniel P. Dunn, Of ~Willimantic. .t.l .#sa.E
 Presidential Electors. Dr. Henry McManus, of. Hartford; Charles T. Coyle, of New Haven; John T. Fisk, or Mlddletown Oscar I. Tanner, of Willimantic; William Belcher, of New London; Melbart Nj. Gary, of Ridge field; Frederick B. Perry, Jr., Of Salisbury. -~----- z-a a"'
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
Congregational Conference.

The 45th annual meeting of the Litch.
 field Northwest Conference of Congrega, tional churches will be held in Warren, Tuesday of next week. The program includes reports on the Revision of the Constitution" by Key. E. 0. Starr "On the Apportionment Plan," by Rev. E. O. Gillette "On the Men and Religion Movement" by Rev. J.. Spencer Voorhees, an address on "The Efficient Church." by Rev. Clarence H. Perry; "The Annual Sur vey," by Rev. J. o. Goddard "Our American Missionary Association. :" Rev. Charles Ryder, D. D.
 Plans are being made to have the south-bound express train leaving Canaan at S:45, and the north-bound af- ternoon express, stop at Cornwall Bridge for the accommodation of passe ngers from Canaan, Salisbury and Norfolk, who attend the conference.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
TODAY'S CAUCUSES
Both Parties to Nominate Candidates
 for Town Offices.

Both Parties to Nominate Candidates
 for Town Offices.
 Today both the republican and demo- cratic town eaucuses will be held in Town Hall-the former at o'clock and the latter at 4.
 There is little advance information of an authentic nature, with regard to the "slate" of either party. It is generally understood that First Selectman William J. Reel will be nominated for representa- tive, at the caucus to be called later, and this will necessitate the naming of 8 new man for selectman. The identity of that individual is still a matter of surmise. The names of George s. Fuller, Dr. Ross and Henry D. Reed have been mentioned, but it is reason ably certain that neither MT. Fuller nor Dr. Ross would consent to accept the nomination. The selection of Henry D. Reed would be acceptable to the party generally, and it is thought he would draw from the opposition If he would hAAOO hAA5OAA VI OC hOhAAAS1Oo"
 On the democratic side, information is fully as indefinite. For first selectman there is manifestly strong sentiment in favor of Burton A. Peirce. present minority member of the board. The name of Norman W. Moore, of East Ca- naan, also is heard in the talk about candidates for selectman
 It is plain, however, that no slate has been fixed up, on either side, and it will be anybody's fight, in the caucuses.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
EDWARD s. ROBERTS
North Canaan's Candidate for Treas ..z urer on State Ticket.

Nortn CanaanS Canoldate TOT treas
 .-e urer on State Ticket.
 Edward s. Roberts, of this town, dem- cratic candidate for state treasurer on the ticket, was one of large family of children, whose father died when he was two years old, leaving a mother with little or no means of sup port to bring up the family as best she could. The father had been well-to-do, but through unselfish loyalty to friends. and especially as result of under-sign- ing notes for large corporation which failed and ruined a number of other well to-do, gentlemen, he lost practically all his worldly possessions. However,
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
Woman for School Board.

The democratic town caucus establish ed a precedent Monday night by the nomination of Miss R. O. Winton for membership on the ,ohool board in Stratford.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19

A New York woman who eloped fifty years ago and has had ten children, 14 grandchildren and three great grand children. now advises other girls not 10 eloPe. Shows how selfish womua urc.- Hartford Post.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19
Rev. Jonathan Lees Descendant

Mrs. Jennie Lee Stratton died in California and her remains were cremated and sent to Salisbury for in- torment in the family plot in the Sails bury cemetery. Deceased was a descendant of the Rev. Jonathan Lee, founder of the Presbyterian church in Salisbury and who preached there about 1734. to whose memory tablet is erect ed in the church. Deceased was 53 years of age. Rev. J. o. Goddard offered prayer as the remains were committed to the tomb on Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1912-09-19

The Hartford Courant says: "The news that he's running for the presidency will be officially hroken to Dr. Wilson on the 7th prox" The news that he has not been running for the presidency will be officially broken to William Howard Taft on the night of the fifth of next November New Haven Union.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30
The Corn Man" Joins ! n c
Service Bureau.
TO HELP PUSH WORK FORWARD
Cooperation Movement for Larger
Crops. Better Roads, More PROP
porous People and
Better Nation.

This marks the beginning OF new
and greater business service. II 10 a
cooperative movement for larger
crops. better roads. happier homes.
more prosperous people. and a richer
and better nation. That IL TO say.
the ! II c Service Bureau proposes to
help do for all the states and for Can
ada what Holden has done for Iowa.
After considering many offers. and
after an investigation of the company
and its works. Professor Perry G..
Holden has entered the service OF the
] II c Service Bureau az Chicago.
Professor Holden is known wher-
ever real agriculture is known. His
whole life Is one OF service He orig
mated the idea OF carrying informa-
ton direct to farmers. He is the ia
thcr OF the demonstration train, short
school courses. the corn show, county
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30
BUSINESS DIPLOMACY.
What SORRY, but That 10 the Rule"
Cost One Bank.

"The making OF rules for the carry
Ing on OF business is n good PROPOSE
ton. but ironclad rules sometimes In
lure as much as they help" a New
York Banker declared recently. Here
Is an illustration:
Zone Of the depositors in my con
Germ had saved many years. His bank
book. tattered and yellow. was full TO
the last lines with entrics that ex-
tended practically since his wedding
day. And when the time came that
b. must take out new book he asked
to save the old one.
Sorry the teller said. but it's a
rule Of the company that when a new
book Is issued we must take up the
old one
but you don't understand the de-
positor argued That old book Is
nothing to you. II is worth whole
lot To me. Afnny's the night my wife
aud have sat up with that. looking
over the entries. planning for the fu-
ture when NIL the additions we had
planned would he made In II. We've
seen our little account grow from $40
Ia 500. from 500 TO $1,000. His
voice grew bit husky, Why, that
little book has been u sort OF Bible Ia
us. II has represented our every hope
In life We have planned by II. dream
ed by H. May not keep ~:
"The clerk smiled alphabetically,
buf shook his head
~ cannot violate one Of the iron
clad rules of the establishment lie
answered, and the man turned away.
"A month went by and then one day
check for the mans entire balance
came into the bank. lie had transfer
red his account TO another institution.
The matter came TO my attention some
way, and heard the story OF the
torn and tattered bank book. That
night in the little bulletin which we
send around our place. was a notice
that was written by me:
thereafter there shall not be an
ironclad rule In this bank that Is too
strong or too heavy TO resist breakage.
Kindly consult the cashier on matters
of diplomacy In the future New
York World.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30

demonstration farms and the National
Corn Exposition As head OF the ex
tension department OF Iowa State Col
iege OF Agriculture he did a work
which. Senator Cummins says. up "a
the present time has increased the
wealth of Iowa $4,000 600
The object OF the | II c Service Blu
reau Is the promotion OF agricultural
education. and cooperation which
will tend 10 raise the whole tone OF
commercial. industrial and farm life
Since agriculture is the basis OF pros
perity and progress. naturally farm
problems claim first attention. The aim
is higher efficiency. both on and on
the farm.
To do hig work big organization
is necessary Not only the bigness
but the perfection OF the international
organization as well appealed to Pro
lessor Holden The big general agen.
cies. scattered all over the United
States and Canada: the statesmen
travellers and expert machine men
the 10000 dealers-every enc. so far
as possible. Is to be made an apostle
OF better farming.
For years the International Har.
vester Company has realized the i'm
portance OF service II has spent mil.
lions OF dollars In the perfection OF Ia.
borsaving machines. and now the
company is going IN for direct service
direct TO the farmers. and direct 10
the farmers children. that the men
and women OF tomorrow may be mere
capable and so more prosperous than
the men and women OF today
II Is no longer a theory that II we
are to get the most out Of life we
must raise more Per acre "lnten-
sive farming" is In the air II IL the
battle cry OF peace and plenty. But
raising more is the result OF mind.
not muscle. We must know And
not only that we must Know we
know. and know why We know. We
must know good seed from bad, right
cultivation from wrong. and the why's
and wherefors OF climates. soils.
fruits. cattle. horses. poultry. and SO
forth.
For these things the bureau was
established But the bureau and
Professor Holden see mere than an
average increase or a few bushels.
They see time coming when farmers
will raise twice as many bushels OF
corn. wheat and oats 10 he acre.
and like yields Of all other kinds or
farm products TLe3 SEE time when
farmers and farmers wives and their
children will think more and work
less. Every bushel raised means just
that much profit. and the profits OF
the farm promote commerce and in.
dusiry
After a period ~ good work In Mich
iran agricultural college. better work
q, Illinois. and great work al Iowa.
Professor Holden now enters uron
worlds work While In future Fro.
fessor Holden will designate C,iearo
rs home. h says he is rot esyiag | va
he Is merely carry Ing Iowa " the
rest of the world
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30
BARRIERS Aces AGO.

The first BARRIERS OF whom there Is
any record piled their trade In Greece
in the fifth century Il. q. In Rome
the first BARRIERS operated in the third
century u. G. In olden times IN Eng
land the barber and the physician
were identical. Thus kings barber
was also his chief medical adviser. In
the time OF Henry VIII OF England
laws were made concerning BARRIERS.
of which the following is an extract;
mo person occupying u shaving or
barbery in London shall use any sur
gerry. letting of blood or other matter
except the drawing OF teeth"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30
The Real Simon Pure.

The real simon pure" Is one of those
phrases which every one understands
and not one in a hundred could account
for. Simon Pure was Pennsylvania
Quaker IN Mrs. Centuries "A Bold
Stroke For WIFE," produced ut Drury
Lane thcater. London. in February.
IT'S One Colonel Fcignwcll passes
himself on MS Simon and wins the heart
of n Bristol heiress. Miss Lovely. after
which the real Simon Pure turns up
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30
FALSE coLoRs.
irideseence Of the Opal 10 Merely q
Matter Of Formation.

The opal has no color In the sense OF
augmentation. To break open an opal
in order 20 observe It's hues would he
the equivalent to killing the goose that
laid the golden eggs. Neither golden
eggs nor rainbow hues would be found.
Opal consists OF hydrated silica. II
Is not uniform In texture. II the word
surface may be used for interior con
dItions II might be said That the opaline
silica Is In the form OF surfaces and
layers that lie compnctly against one
another. These layers refract the light
at various angles. giving forth the
colored flashes In the same way that
a pure crystal prism refracts the col
ors of the spectrum. Technically speak
ing, these layers of silica are said TO
possess different index OF refractlon
from that OF the matrix. As the opal
Is moved the various layers break the
light into c0lors. which change. or
course. according to the position Of the
stone.
The iridescence OF nacre. or mother
of-pearl, Is also n matter OF form and
not actual color In fact. all Change
able" colors are more or less the re
suit OF form even where there Is pig.
mentation beneath. such ms In certain
ribbed silks. When sunlight bears di.
rcctly upon finely ribbed metal. rs a
Ole. there Is the same play Of colors.
In the case OF mother.of-pearl an in
tcresting experiment has been made.
An impression OF the pearl was taken
upon pure white wax. II was then
found that the apparently smooth
surface Of the pearl had still sufficient
Irregularities to impress upon the wax
surface that resulted In similar color
Manifestations. -Harper's Weekly.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30

Charles Sable. 80 Cooke St. Roches-
ter, N. Y. reports the result Of his TAX
ing Foley Kidney Pills for his attack of
kidney and bladder trouble II must
speak good word for Foley Kidney
Pills which used for severe case OF
kidney and bladder trouble. They gave
me prompt relief and recommend them
at every opportunity. Sold by all Drug
gists.
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30

Mrs. NJ. A. Leininger. Alb N. 10th ST..
Reading. Pa. says she used Foley Kid
ney Pills with the hest of results for
backache and a bad case of kidney trou-
BILE that had caused her suffering for a
long time. "Since taking Foley Kidney
Pills have been free from those head
aches and suffer no more with my
kidneys. ! gladly recommend them. +"
Sold by al. Druggists.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30

Mrs. Matte Gamil. Chatham Hill, Va.
says: Il want TO advise all who read
this not to be without Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound in their homes. My
little girl was taken one night with a
severe attack of Group. but a few doses
promptly given her of Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound relieved her and she
went quietly to sleep" Sold by all
Druggists.
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30
All Wronq.

New Curatc Your husband is con
frmed invalid. is he not? Mrs Billyus
Confirmed. sir? No. sir: he amt
Church OF England New Citrate |
mean Is he n permanent Invalid: Mrs
Billyus-pcrmanent? l.or. no. Doctor
says he can't last n month.-I.ondou
Telegraph
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30

Is your husband cross? An irritable.
fault finding disposition is often due to
disordered stomach. A man with good
digestion is nearly always good natured
A great many have been permanently
cured Of stomach trouble by taking
Chamberlain Tablets. For sale By all
dealers.
ADVERTISEMENT
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30
Still Looking.

He Five years ago when saw her
she was looking for n husband. hut
shes married now. She-Ses. and she's
still looking for him. especially n,
nights
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Better Grade Of Diamonds.

Diamonds from the new fields In
German Africa are softer and moro
easily cut than those from British ter.
rItory and are more transparent.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30
Civil Engineering.

Civil engineering has been defined
as the art Of directing the great
sources OF power In nature to the use
and convenience OF Engineer
ing News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30

Foresight is very wise. but foresor-
row is very foolish: and castles are.
at any rate. better than dungeons In
the air.-Sir John Lubbock.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30
There Are Exceptions.

Willie All the world loves u lover
Wallie- Bally lie. We know Nellie q
wink's pet terrier has bitten me four
times. bah .iovel- New York Globe
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30

The boys appetite is often the source
of amazement. II you would have such
an appetite take Chamberlain s Tablets.
They not only create healthy appe-
tite. but strengthen the stomach and
enable it to do its work naturally. For
sale by all dealers.
Advertisement
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30

A wise physician is more than armies
10 the public wenl.--pone
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30
We will
.belP you.

II You are living in a rented house
,ou. no doubt. have long desired to own
-FOUR own home and have made plans 10
hat end. There is no need to delay the
natter. when the Snow Hill Building
md Loan Association is ready TO help
you, ana wnen you realize that the
money you have been paying out every
wear for rent would have bought and
paid for home for You, then you will
10 longer continue 10 pay rent.
Call and see ". d. Cordry, Jr.. Sec
retary of the Association and ne will
,xplain how you can get the money TO
,uild you house An and easy way by
which you can repay the loan.
Snow Hill Building and Loan
Association.
MARION I. HARGIS,
President
w. D. CoRDDRY. Jr.
Secretary
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-11-30
He Deserves No Liberty

Those who would give up essential
liberty to purchase little temporary
safety deserve neither liberty nor
safety-Benjamin Franklin.