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Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
Jamas A. Ford

George W. Ford and wife on Ss$ur- day attended the burlal of Mir. Fords brother James A. Ford of Thomaston, aged 61, who died in the Waterbury hos pital of heart trouble and Bright's dis ease. Deceased was born in Falls Vil- lageand vent to Thomaston when he was young man. He leaves besides a widow three brothers, George W. of Ca- naan, Edward of Waterbury .and Charles who is iu the West. He was Ma son, and member of the United Work men end Eastern Star. The funeral was held dn Thomaston with Masonic honors and the interment was in the family plot at Lime Rock. Rev. J. A. Hurn of Falls Village oficiated. The pail bearers were Walter J. Kellogg, A. Pope Chapman,
 Williaal k. Hdbbell and J. Lee Ensign.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
The Suffrage Rally

The Equal Suffrage meeting to be held in Town Hall next Monday evening is expected to be the most important and interesting yet held in Canaan and COIL siderable interest is aroused by the an- nouncemeut.
 Unusual pains are to be taken in the preparation for the affair-the hall is to be elaborately decorated with flags. and six young ladies will act as ushers. each decorated with sash. suitably inscribed and furnished by Mrs. A. s. G. Taylor. of Norfolk, chairman for Litchheld County, of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association.
 Mrs. Taylor will be one of the speak CTS, and her husband, who is secretary and treasurer of the Connecticut Men 8 League for Woman Suffrage, will deliver an address. Another speaker will be Rev. O. W. Hanna of East Canaan, and a speech is expected from Father Banuon who has promised to be present if other engagements will permit.
 The meeting is entirely free-no ad- mission fee and no collection-and the promoters desire to impress upon the people of Canaan, gentlemen as well as ladies, that if they fail to attend they will miss ap opportunity to hear some- thing we'll worth while.H
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
The Retort

At the close of @ letter received from James P. Woodruff, associate editor of the Enquirer, who is now taking the Panama trip, written last week Tuesday day afternoon he says "We are just in sight of land (Ouba) and it is hotter than fury" If places were reversed and it had been the editor who had done the writing, the associate would have added, in the Enquirer, "Never mind, it IS good preparation for you. ."-Litchfeld Inquirer
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
Suffrage Notes

Extract from Dr. Anna H. Shaw's speech of recent date in Hartford, Par, sons Theatre:
 "The time has come. she said, "when we must not pay any attention to the makeshifts made by men who are not honest. These railbirds-as soon as they ask us to show them, and we dc show them-sidestep. Mir. Roosevelt, when in the presidential chair, said to us. Get another state We did. We got two. I wrote him recently asking him to come out for woman suffrage. We expected he would at Carnegie Hall But all we got was this square deal for referendum This great political side stopper (applause) was asked by a woman If he believed in fair play for women. His fair play was that this question be submitted in the form of a mock re. ferendum. The negative votes and those who did not vote should be count ed against the question, and only those who vote in favor should count in favor. 1 wonder if he wanted the same thing to be done in New York? Applause J It would certainly be his only hope of election. (Laughter and applause J What man who has any sense of fair play in his organism could propose such a referendum? It would be impossible carry the question. or any other ques- tion, even if for halos on our heads. if it took the majority of the population to carry such B question.
 ''If they'll submit referendum that is referendum, we'll encourage the women to vote upon it. Submit it to the men of the state in the form of an amendment to the constitution. Then submit it to the women on the same condition. And we carry it two to one in any and every state in the Union, They dare not give us this referendum, so they trot out this thing which they masquerade as 8 referendum"
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
Hands Crushed Off

Antone Vowinkle, of New Haven, was rushed to St. Raphael's hospital Friday morning when both of his hands were crushed in an embcssing press at the plant of the Gay Brothers and company in Fair Haven. Vowinkle's hands were so badly injured that both were practi. cally amputated.
 How the accident happened is not known. It is thought that Vowinkle attempted to reach inside of the press while it was in operation, thinking he would have time enough to remove some of the material he was working on as the press is slow moving machine Both of his hands were caught and badly crushed.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
FORD LOST THE JOB
Bridegroom Had Good Reason for
 Sighting Justice

Bridegroom Had Good Reason for
 Sighting Justice
 Not thousand years ago-far from it "a loving couple from out of town came to Canaan to be married. After procur- ing the necessary document from Town Clerk Fuller, they repaired to the Meth. odist parsonage and were made one by Rev. MT. Cornford. After the ceremony an acquaintance met the groom and cas. ually asked who had performed the mar riage service.
 "The Methodist minister" sad the happy groom.
 Why didn't you get Justice Ford to do the job?" asked the friend. "He seems to be getting good share of the out-of.town work in that hne."
 What Ford l" exclaimed the bene- dict, Don't talk Ford to me. He sent me to jail for six months once, and I wasn't going to gIve hIm & chance to send me to purgatory!"
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25

his winning and attractive personality and to account hlm a friend. He is rec ognized. too, on all sides as man whose word is always good. His forceful career has brought him abundant enc. mies-most of them merely political op. ponents, but a few stories regarding him which reflect upon his loyalty or integ- rity can be set down once and for all as false. Those who know him best have the most respect for and faith in him. He flights fair" and he will make the best campaign manager the party could have at this time.
 We have reason to believe that Mir. Kenealy will shed no tears at retirement It's what he has all along said he want ed. He was showed into the contest "in the interest of harmony"--a harmony that, being interpreted, means having you own way and carrying out your own threats. .Mr. Roraback was the man for occasion and his leadership will be quick ly felt and enjoyed. MT. KeneAly is a genial gentleman, possessing also the attractive qualities that make friends. He is a strong speaker and an enthus. iastic Republican. He went into office, it will be remembered, by the close vote of IS to IT, when he laid out Andrew F. Gates, who, in the whirlig1g of politics, has since been one of his close political associates. MT. Rorabaok comes in by l9 to 16 and among those who are in the 18 were not few who said that the mo. ment the voting was over they should forget there had been a contest.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
Band Dance a Success

The dance given by Canaan Citizens Band, Friday night was @ gratifying success, financially, socially, musically and dancically. There was good.sised crowd of dancers who kept the floor warm until the small hours, to the fine music of the band itself, capably assisted by Miss May Kegler at the piano.
 The band will clear little less than $40, through the affair. and there is talk of making it the nucleus of fund for the purchase of uniforms.
 Refreshment were served by the piano fund committee of the High School, who cleared neat sum for their treasury.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
BIG DAY FOR K. OF C.
All Three Degrees Worked by High
 Officers in Command.


 Last Sunday was red letter day ln the annals of Berkshire Council No. 1520 Knights of Columbus, the local council. Odd Fellows Hall was never so crowded as on that day, when about 300 Knights assembled there, to witness the confer ring of three degrees by high officers in the order.
 At o'clock the work began, when Dis trict Deputy Frank J. Moore, of New Milford, with his degree team exempi- fled the first and second degrees-one candidate taking both degrees and sev- eral others the second degree. After the close of the session the Knights marched in body to St. Joseph's R. O. Church to attend service, and many of them later went to the Canfield Hotel for dinner.
 At o'clock the impressive third de- gree was conferred on thirteen candidates by State Deputy William J. Mulligan and his staff of gree team workers, in a manner that ell cited the admiration of all experienced K nights who witnessed it.
 A number of distinguished Knights were present, including the treasurer, John c. Roland of Torrington.
 In the afternoon an open meeting was and eloquent addresses were delivered by State Deputy Mulligan and Rev. M. J. Lynch, which were listened to by large audience among whom were a number of ladies.
 The visiting Knights came from Bridgeport, Hartford, Thonpsonville. Torrington, Winsted, New Milford, Pittsfeld, Lee, Housatonic, Lenoxdale, and Great Burlington.
 Berkshire Council, which was instibnt- ed in January, 1911, with 29 members by District Deputy William J. Flynn, of Bridgeport, now numbers 40 members and is still growing. Deputy Flynn was largely instrumental in the organization of tais' council, having first suggestedthe idea to Henry J. King, who collaborsted in the work, devoting most of his spare time to securing names for the charter membership list and preparing the way, under somewhat discouraging conditions for the formal institution of the councib which was finally launched by Deputy Flynn. who exemplided the third degree with the B original members. Flynn and King may aptly be termed the fa- thers of the Council.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
Bride sted

Mrs. Bridget Sheehan, O. New Haven, was arrested Friday night charged with forging check for $29 on local bank. She was later released under 1000 bail. Mrs. sheehan, who is bride of only 8 few months, recently attempted to com- init suicide by drinking oxalic acid, and she fingered between life and death for days. She was released from the hospi- tai less than a week before. The alleged forged check was to pay for some furni- ture she had purchased.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
HMac" Was Here,

Highway Commissioners J, H. Mac Donald with his Secretary, Clinton G. Nichols, came into town by auto, Mon- day evening, on tour of road inspection The Commissioner reports that he finds the state roads generally in good con- ditions, and the intervening stretches between the completed portions of the trunk line will receive attention as soon as the advance of the season will war rant resumption of work. The stretch between the East Canaan School and the Norfolk line will De among the first contracts awarded.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
WEDDLE ATTENDED
Annual Encampment G. A. R. Connect
 icut Department.

icut Department.
 Commander William R. Weddle, oi David S. Cowles Post c. A. R., attended the State Department encampment at Bridgeport, last week, and enjoyed the hospitality of the Park city, to the ut. most. The veterans were royalty enter tained and given an automobile ride around the city.
 The Department officers elected for the ensuing year were:
 Commander, William H. Dougal. of Post IA, New Milford.
 Senior Vice Commander. Russell Glenn, Post 3, Bridgeport.
 Junior Vice Commander, Egbert Dart, Post Fl, Rockville.
 Medical Director. Myron W. Robinson, Post 12. Norwalk
 Chaplain, Wm. F. Hilton, Post 50, Hartford.
 Assistant Adjutant General and As sistant Quartermaster, (appointed,) ) Henry J. Seeley, Post 3, Bridgeport.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
Delegates Meet Today

Hon. Charles F. Brooker. first delegate at.large to Chicago and national com mitteeman from this state. has sent to his colleagues on the state delegation, which means delegates and alternates, an invitation to meet him at the Taft Hotel in New Haven today (Thursday) at 12 o'clock to arrange for the prelim- inaries of the convention. There will he a conference for an hour and then the delegation will be Mr. Brooker's guests at luncheon.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
Boy Scout Notes.

A good Boy Scout meeting was held at the home of MT. George Fuller Iasa Saturday evening. All of the Boy Scouts have passed the Tenderfoot ex animation of the organization, Adolph Zaske being the last one. Mrs. Bullock was present and the boys practised the Boy Scouts March and also sang America Stories were told by the Scout Matter and lunch was served by Miss Fuller.-NELsoN L. PARSONS, Sec rotary.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
REV. CORNFORD KNEW HIM
Canaan Clergyman was on Intimate
 Terms With Titanic's Captain.

| Canadn clergyman was on lntnate
 Terms With Titanic's Captain.
 Rev. Harry Oornford. of the Canaan Methodist church, was intimately ac. quainted with Captain Smith, who com manded the ill-fated Titanic, having crossed the ocean with him three times MT. Cornford, by the way, has made seventeen trips across the ocean. Six years ago he crossed, in the Baltic, of the White Star line. commanded by Captain Smith, and returned on the same boat.
 He describes Captain Smith as a most companionable and lovable Christian gentleman and strict disciplinarian. The Sabbath was observed, on board Captain Smith ships, with proper regard for the character of the day; no games or secular amusements were allowed, and such clergymen as were on board were invited to conduct religious ser vices, especially for the steerage passen- gers. MT. Cornford recalls that on one occasion a party of Jews started game of cards on board, on the Christian Sun day, but Captain Smith ordered the game stopped, with the alternative of putting the players ''in irons'' if they disregarded his order. Knowing the man to be as good as his word, they promptly put the cards away.
 Captain Smith was the "oommodore" :" of the White Star fleet, and was given command of every new liner for her maiden voyage. AS a disciplinarian he required the utmost efficiency of the men under him, and would summon the fire boys or the stewards on deck for in- spection, without warning. MT. Corn ford mourns the fate of Captain Smith as the loss of personal friend.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
Building Collapsed

Andrew Esposlto, aged nine and his brother Michael, aged five had narrow escapes from death Friday evening, when brick building at 35-37 Chestnut street. New Haven, collapsed. The building was being torn down, only the walls remaining and children were play. ing inside the structure.
 Dominick Baldino, aged sixty, was passing, when the walls fell in, and he rushed to the rescue. As he entered the chimney fell, the bricks striking him and knocking him to the ground. He was not badly injured, however. and he succeeded in getting the children out safely in the rear of the building.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
Naugatuck.s Smallpox

There were two new cases of smallpox discovered in Naugatuck Sunday. There are now 75 cases in the boro, and these will be reduced by the releases to be made within the next week.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
New Britain Mans Brother Drowned

John J. Weare, of Bristol, Eng, a brother of Charles Weare, of New Brit ain, perished in the Titanic disaster. His wife was saved. Mir. and Mrs. Weare were coming over to visit Charles Weare. MT. Weare received telegram that his brother was lost and that the latter'a wife had been saved.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25

Tommy-'I bet you didn't have a good time at your birthday party yes terday."
 Kitty-"I bet I did"
 Tommy-"Then why aren't you i'll to- day ?"-London Opinion
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25

Medicus-"Don't you think. this scien- tiic idea is good one of killing of all the idiots?"
 Oynicus-"No; the world would be too lonely. y."-Baltimor American.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
]. HENRY RORABACK.
Estimate of Canaan Man Who Heads
 Republican State Committee.

or J. Henry Rorabacll, the new chair man of the Republican state central committee, the Hartford Courant says:
 J. Henry RoTahack is unquestionably the ablest leader in the Republican party of Connecticut today. He has large ad ministrative ability. the gift of organi- zation, and the hpppy facnlty of making friends Many of those who oppose him politically are glad to admit the force of
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25
Miss Tiarnay Wins Piano

The News piano contest came to an end yesterday, and on the final count Miss Mary Tierney won, with nearly a half-million votes. The totals were as
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25

Cupid sometimes sends divorced cou- ples back to be re paired. - New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-25

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The Washington herald., 1912-10-21
FEDERA[s DESERT
TO INsURREcT0s
GalEieon II Fort In vssa Crss'
Harber Joins Dias After
Dombardment.
10. 8. sKNDs ULTulATUN
5 10 lGADx1o aovERuHHT
xnst Keep Commnnieation Open
Between Tampieo and Capital
at All Cests.

Vera Cruz. Oct. N.-Followine q bonn
bardment by rebels occupying the fed
eral gunboats. the soldiers Of the
Twenty-hrst Battalion. garrisoning Fort
Uluca. on an island In the harbor. to-
day Joined the revolutionary forces Of
Felix Diax. Several refugees on the 10
land were killed by the shells from the
gunboats Bravo and Morelos.
The foreign consuls tonight cabled
their governments to send gunboats
to protect the foreign residents. Tive
United States cruisers are reported On
route here.
Gen. valdes notified the consuls to-
night that he would advise them to-mor-
row whether to warn all foreign Eesi-
dents to leave the city.
Tho Ward Line steamship Seguransa
arrived to-day. but will not discharge
her passengers.
No news Of the federal army advancing
to the relief of the city has been re-
ceived to-day. The rebel outposts sta
toned several miles west Of the city
have not yet reported sighting the en-
emy, but the opening guns Of the battle
for the possession of the city are ex-
pected any moment.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-21
ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS SELF.

While hunting In the marshes along
the Patuxent River about twenty miles
from Washington, NJ. ]. Falbush, thirty
four years old. Of 2cT Gales Street.
Northeast. accidentally discharged his
shotgun yesterday and received the
charge in his face and left hand. He
was accompanied in the expedition by
]. L. Brown and William Johnson
When the accident occurred the two
friends Of Mr.. Falbush placed him in q
wagon and took him to Upper Marlboro
for medical attention. He was brought
back to Washington last night.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-21
q. s. SENDS ULTukATUN o.
TO PRESIDENT MADERO

Viewing the Diax insurrection on the
Gulf coast Of Mexico as by far the most
serious movement against the Madero
government which has yet appeared. the
United States government yesterday took
precautions to insure the safety Of
Americans In Southern Mexico. The
Mexican government was informed
through the American Embassy at Mex
leo City that the United States will in
sist upon communication between the
capital and the port OF Tampico being
kept open regardless OF what may hap
pen.
This precautionary measure has been
adotted for the purpose Of making 1t
certain that Americans In Southern Mex
leo will have a means Of exit IL they
find It desirable to leave the country
should the situation become more men,
acing. 1t il also fof the purpose Of in
suring constant communication between
and the Mexican capital by
and cable.
Henry Lane Wilson. United States Am.
to Mexico. who is on leave in
this country, arrived at Washington yes
terday and spent most Of the day with
The Washington herald., 1912-10-21
SCHOOL EXHIBIT
At PUBLIC LIBRARY
Work Doie Il Al ars1ss fssn tAs
Kiadsrgaztsa NhressA 1ish
6ohoel 4 Displaysd.

Inere y being d1epleyed et The Puolic
Library an sxhthation dasignsd to show
the Divers services rsndsrsd by the u
brary to the public schools sof wash.
ingtoh. This sxhibition Il, oe course. OF
most interest to the teachsts in the iocaI
public schoola Teachers oe private snd
porochial schools. to which somewhat
similar servicas are rendered. also wfIl
be interested.
The exhibition 10 displsyed ON the SEC
ond foor OF the library building WHARF n
nils the west study. the exhibition cases
In the adjoining lobby. and overnoWs
Into the lecture room. Il consists Of
books. including those used and those
regarded - undesirable. of pamphlets,
charts. pictures blanks and forms. all
attractively and artisticany displayed.
The exhibition illustrates tie work
done for all rades from the kinder.
garten through the high school. The
work done By the library through its
school duplicate collection from which
books arc sent In bulk to the grammar
schools IL Illustrated by the exhibition
Of model library consisting Of one COPY
each Of all books contained in this COL
lection. A neat strong box with pad
lock. containing thirty volumes. shows
the method Of sending books out, either
by motorcycle or by parcel delivery TO
the various grade rooms. Last year
from q stock OF 1000 volumes In this COL
lection books were sent to seventy-eight
different schools and had q circulation
to the homes Of the childfen Of 1855
volumes: that 10 an average Of eleven
times for each volume. The expiana-
tory chart shows that the collection has
been increased to $500 volumes By this
method the library. in some measure.
makes up for its lack Of 4 ayat~2n Of
branches.
The Public Library recently has OBJ
tained q combination stereopticon and
The operation Of this ma
chine 10 shown in connection with the
exhibit. 1t Is designed to place this In
strument at the disposal Of school Of
icers and teachers who wish to bring
heir classes to the library for lectures.
The exhibition will be kept in place .un-
Ill November 3. 1t will be opened on
school days from to p. m. and on
from 8 to p. m.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-21

omcials Of the Department Of State He
declined to discuss conditions in Mexico
As to the Diaz movement, Mr.. Wilson
learned more from the department ofacials
than he told them about this particular
revolt, as it had not shown itself openly
when he left Mexico City.
Secretary Of State Knox and Assistant
Secretary Huntington Wilson will be at
the department early this morning. and
there will then take place an extended
conference on the whole Mexican situa-
tion. in which the Ambassador will take
a prominent part. 1t is extremely un-
likely. however. that the conference will
result In any considerable change in the
course Of action OF the United States
with regard to the disturbances in the
southern republic. The department re-
CARDS the Diaz insurreetion as the most
likely to succeed Of any Of the revolu-
tons now in progress in Mexico. Yet
there Is absolutely no foundation for the
that this government will
lend its moral support to the nephew of
the former president.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-21
JOHNSON PUTS
COLONEL ABOVE
GOYERNORSHIP

Cntinued from Page Ono.
The Washington herald., 1912-10-21
Sunday School CeIebrates.

The Sunday School of st. Johns Epis-
copsl Chapel at Mount Rainier celebrated
its anniversary yesterday. More than
LEO pupils attended. A brass and string
orchestra accompanied the chorus. Supt.
Joseph T. X. Plant, Mayor Of Mount
Rainer. read historical sketch of the
school.
Addresses were delivered nv Raw
Henry Thomas. rector Of the parish:
Rev. c. F. Edwards, vicar of Epiphany
Chapel Of Washington. and the Rev. j
n. e. Mckee. Of Washington Cathedral