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Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
Connecticut Suffrage Notes.

Every kind of device is being used by Connecticut suffragists to awaken in- terest in the question of votes for women At the pure food exhibition in New Haven few weeks ago, one of the big gest hits of the whole affair was the ex- hibit of the New Haven Equal Fran chise League. This consisted of a set of dolls appropriately dressed to illustrate both the facts and the needs of woman suffrage. During the whole time the pure food exhibition was open, members of the New Haven Equal Franchise League were present, explaining the ex- hibit, offering suffrage literature and an swering questions and objections to wom- an suffrage. The members of the league estimate that these dolls were the means of winning 300 signatures to enrolment slips of the Connecticut Woman Stuff rage Association during the pure food exhibition alone. The dolls were again in service at the Taft Hotel during the annual convention of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association and since then they have been in exhibition at the store of Hamilton, the importer. Crowds three deep indicate at once the window where the dolls may be seen.
 Another expedient of the suffragists of New Haven and Bridgeport is to take advantage of the popularity of bridge whist in order to raise money for the cause. A mammoth bridge party of 50 or 60 tables is planned for the near fu- ture. Each player will pay one dollar, the money to be devoted to suffrage in- stead of prizes. The hostesses for this affair will be Mrs. Louis D. Stoddard and Mrs. Frank Butterworth.
 The Hartford Equal Franchise League has a new scheme to offer ill it's educa- tional work. This is a speakers olass, to train young women in public speaking. The class is not limited to the women who wish to speak on suffrage platforms, but it is open to any one who would liked to be helped in the art of making effective speech. Women are now in so great demand as public speakers, that this class is sure to be popular, and the Hartford League hopes incidentally to develop some capable suffrage speakers and to induce a number of young wom- en to take suffrage arguments into close consideration. SUFFRAGE LEAGUE.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
Mileage for Legislators.

The opinion by the attorney general that the travelling expenses of members of the legislator to and from their homes to attend the sessions must be within the statutory limitation of 9 cents a mile for mileage one way, the entire ses- sion, was given about year ago in re- sponse to an inquiry from the governor. Nothing is known at the capital about the revival of the report that the leg islators will be allowed one round trip a week to and from their homes.
 The attorney general in his opinion said that the comptroller has no rigl to expend more for railway fare for each member than the amount prescribed by law, which is 25 cents mile for each mile between the capital and the home of the legislator. The attorney general did hold, however. that each memte had right to authorize the comptroller to buy mileage for him and secure the benefit of reduced rate, but the comp troller had no right to eXpend from the state funds more than the % cents a mile, and as the constitution article 27, section 8, puts It "one mileage each way"
 The practice has grown up of having the comptroller issue mileage books to each legislator, and it is believed to the chaplains of both branches, the door keepers, messengers and other attaches of the legislator and books were renewed as fast as used. The legislator also re- ceived trolley tickets wherever trolleys were used as means of additional con- veyance. Some of the expense bills were met by appropriation.
 Comptroller Bradstreet goes out of office and MT. Dunn goes into that posi- tion and to the latter will come the re- sponsibility of passing upon the mileage question in the light of the attorney generals opinion.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
The New Haven Roads Misfortune.


 Three railroad wrecks in one day on the lines of the New Haven system, two of them on the very best part of the sys- tenn, is a shocking record. Time was, development, when one wreck in year was high record and furnished talk for months among railroad men in the em- ploy of the Consolidated, but now, with greater capital, greater resources, far better conditions to operate under and everything, apparently, in favor of safer railroading than at any previous time in it's history, the New Haven road is be- ginning to use red ink to mark the days on which no wrecks occurs. It is too bad
 This is no time to consider messages of sympathy for the railroad or the pub- lie whose safety is affected by the con- ditions which make these wrecks pos sible. The thing to do is to eliminate the conditions. It is up to the railroad, first of all, and to the public, thereafter, to use every effort to ascertain and re- move the trouble. It may be due to ac- cident wholly to false economy, such as is found in the practise of reducing trains crews and repair gangs and supplies while adding to trains and territory and track mileage; to inability to control employees so that orders will be obeyed i; or to some other cause, that the accidents on the New Haven have been increasing too fast during the past three years to warrant the claim to ordinary regard for the safety of the travelling public, but whatever it is due to, it is time to slay the 'jinx' and restore public confidence in the management of the company Fxchanpe
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
Big Honey Crop.

Deputy Sheriff Rhoades, H. B. Ives and w. H. Proper went over to w. A. Miles's domain, Tuesday afternoon, and, guided by MT. Miles, approached a "bee tree'' on the edge of the upper lake. Proper, the axeman of the party, "boxed" the tree in an artistic fashion, while Ives and Rhoades gave copious and conflicting instructions, and from the interior of the trunk they extracted about 50 pounds of delicious wild honey. There is another bee tree somewhere over there, which is to be attacked be- fore long,
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
REFORMS NEEDED.
Directors of B. M. A. Point out Pub
 lie Laxaties.
from this lis

Directors of B. M. A. Point out Pub
 lie Laxaties.
 The directors of the State Business Mems Association and the presidents of the important local associations went on record in connection with their meet ing in Hartford, Thursday, with the statement that the telephone service in this state is open to a lot of improve 'ment. The directors expressed them selves very freely on the poor service. While some of the directors believed the service was worse in thelr section thaM in other sections of the state, the con sensus was that there was not much choice.
 The directors passed a resolution rec commenting the erection of signs on the highways by towns and particularly at the intersection of highways of large signs bearing the names of the towns in the immediate vicinity. This is scheme of town boosting which is capable of be- ing developed into fine advertising ar rangement.
 A resolution was adopted giving FaIe president power to designate at stated times members of the association in the large towns adjoining to appear at gath erings in the smaller towns and interest the business men i'll the projects and re- forms which the state association is fos- tering.
 Frank H. Johnston of New Britain was chosen to represent the state asso- citation as counsellor at the meeting of the national chamber of commerce at Washington on Tuesday, January 13. President Vincent will appoint 0elega- tion to represent the association at this gathering.
 The directors discussed the coal short age. F. H. Johnston of New Britain, president of the City Goal 6 Wood com pany of that place, explained that New England, the territory supplied by ths New Haven road, is discrimlnated against in its supply of coal from the mines because the New Haven road has not been able to furnish the initiatlvt roads from the mines with proper sup ply of coal cars. Recently the New Haven road sent out letter to shippers asking them to. unload cars as rapidly as possible. Mr Johnston made ths crit icism that If the New Haven road would handle cars as rapidly us they arc handled by customers a large part of the trouble would be averted. "
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
WiIIimantic Strike Ended

Nearly all the persons who went on strike earlier in the week at the mlls of the American Thread Company went back Saturday morning. The strikers voted to return to work. Neither side had given ill on their demands, but the failure of the Industrial Workers of the World organisation in Lawrence to send financial assistance is thought to have led to the vote to return to work. The trouble was due to the claim that MT. Boss had discriminated against mem- Der of the Industrial Workers.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
Camp Fire Dance,

Don't forget the harvest 6an6e to be given by the Wangum Camp Fire Girls in the Town Hall, Friday evening, Nov. 22, at 8 o'clock, Admission 35 cents in- cluding lemonade. Music will be fur nished by the Canaan Citizens Band.
 The Camp Fire Girls will appear in harvest costume and would be pleased to have all who would like do so come in any sort of harvest dress.
 A special attraction will be country folk dance by nine Nishimis and five Hikis.
 Patronesses, Mrs. 0. w. Camp, Mrs. Henry B. Ives, Mrs. W. M. Bullock Guardians, Mrs. E. V. Nestell and Mrs George M. Bullock.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
THAT HAIRLESS FEAST
BaId-Head Clubs Banquet Will be a
 Unique Affair.

Unique Affair.
 The all-absorbing event hereabouts and especially in Falls Village, at pres ent, is the forthcoming banquet of the Bald Head Club, to be given at the Falls Village Inn next Monday evening, when Landlord Langs' dining room will contain such a collection of shiny pates as were never assembled there before. They will gather from all quarters of the state to enjoy the feast, perfect a permanent organization and listen to some first-class bald headed speeches by well-known bald.headed speakers Landlord Langs has gotten up a menu that will satisfy the inner man, and the committee have arranged a toast-card that will provide a flow of soul and prove a feast of reason. Secretary A. P. Chapman has already received accep- tances of invitations sufficient, with those who have not yet responded but are sure to attend, to assure attendanc to the full capacity of the banquet hall.
 MT. William B. Perry, Jr,, of Sails bury, is organizing a double quartette of bald-headed singers to enliven the affair, and the songs are expected to be an attractive feature.
 John Rodemeyer has been sworn in as toastmaster, and the list of speakers, as far as completed at this time, in- cludes
 Philip Troup, editor of the New Hav- en Union. who will speak on the sub ject, "Why Became Bald Head"
 P. Davis Oakley, Esq, of Hartford, a city official and past-master of the art of after. r.dinner speaking, 70 Hair, o Hair Has my Little Doggone Skull Gap Gone?"
 Julian H. Sterling, artist and retired journalist, of Bridgeport, Dear Mem ories." a more or less pathetic bunch of Litchfield County "reminiscences, moro Or less personal.
 Samuel A. Herman. Esq, of Win sted coroner of Litchfeld County, "Pompadour Reveries, or, How to Get Around the Tariff on Wool"
 Prof. George J. Vogel, of Canaan. school superintendent and state inspeo- tor of school supervisors, "The Psychol- ogyo of Capillary Extinction"
 George 0. Woodruff, editor of the Litohtield Inquirer, "How to Avoid Get ting All Bald Up."
 These speakers have reserved the right to wander as far from their respec- tive texts as they choose. There may be a couple of other speakers, but as their final consent has not been received at this writing, their names are omitted from this list.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
GIFT TO VOGEL
Popular President of College Frater-
 nifty Gets Gold Fob.

Popular President of College Frater-
 nifty Gets Gold Fob.
 School Supervisor George J. Vogel re turned Monday from Baltimore, Md, where he presided at the annual conven- and banquet of the Phi Sigma Kappa col, lege fraternity. of which he has been president for eight years, from 1904 to 1912, having declined a reelection at the Baltimore conyention. There are 37 colleges represented in the fraternity, aud about 200 members attended the convention and banquet, including many men distinguished in the professions and in business life
 As mark of the, high esteem in which President Vogel is held, special ly made massive solid gold watch-fob was presented him by the members of the fraternity. On one side is the seal of the fraternity, with the mystic Greek letters, encircled with the inscription, "President l9O4-19I2." On the reverse is the seal of Cornell University, Mir Vogels alma mater. It is memento of which the recipient is justly proud.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
Fast Twp e-writing .

Miss Florence k. Wilson at the an nual business show in New York, Mon day night won the worlds professional typewriting championship and estab- hshed a record of IF words a minute. Because of the large number of typists who were known to be in practice for the event, the tests, which are held an nually, were looked forward to this year with more than usual interest. The prize competed for was the information al trophy, contributed to by all the type writer companies. It Is a silver cup properly inscribed with the worlds typewriting records and valued at $1 ,O00.
 The contest was remarkably close Miss Wilson was closely followed by Emil A. Trefzger, whose record was 115.5 net words a minute. Theamateur contest was won by Margaret B. Owen writing 116 net words minute for half an hour. The school record was won by Martina Dunn, writing S8 net words a minute for 15 minutes
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
HORSE IN R. R. BRIDGE
Conductor Tanners Train Held Up bV
 Peculiar Accident.

Conductor F. w. Tanners north bound passenger train, Monday fore noon, came to sudden stop, a short dIs tance north of BrOOkfield Junction, and while the passengers were wondering at the cause, Frank. the brakeman appear ed at the front door of the smoNing car and shouted
 "WilI two or three of you gentlemen come out here and help get a horse off the bridge, so the train may proceed ?''
 The novel request met with general and prompt response. Every man in the crowded smoker rushed ont, impelled more by common impulse to witness the unusual spectacle of a horse east themselves useful.
 The horse-a colt belonging to a farmer near by-had wandered from it's pasture and started to hoof it along the tracks, but met with disaster after about two steps on the bridge, a short open trestle over roadway, and fell across the rail, with all four legs stuck through interstlces between the ties.
 AS the men approached, headed by Conductor Tanner, the animal began to struggle, and it looked for moment as if it would precipitate itself off the structure and down into the roadway. A couple of strong ropes were brought, by order of the conductor, and fastened to the animals neck and one leg, and with a vigorous pull by the volunteer rescue band of passengers, the horse was hauled over the ties, to terra firma, where it regained it's feet and was led off by it's owner, apparently none the worse for it's experience.
 But for the vigilance of the engineer, and his promptness in stopping to the train, there might have been a more serious sequel to record, involving a dead horse and wrecked train.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
Shot While Hunting.

While bunting in New Boston Mon day morning, Alden Soules was aoci- dentally shot by Lawrence Carter, ap- other hunter. MT. Garter said that he did not know MT. Soules was in the woods, until he heard him shout after being shot. MT. Carter said he could not explain just how the accident hap pened. He was walking in the woods with his gun at his shoulder, when sud denly the gun was discharged Hear ing a voice he hurried toward it and found Soules lylng on the ground.
 Carter at once notified Soule's father He was removed to the Litchfeld County Hospital, in Winsted, where he was at tended by Dr. E. L. Pratt. The bullet struck the thigh bone and passed through the leg. His condition IS re- garded as serious. Soules, who is about 22 years old, and Carter had always been intimate friends and had often been on hunting trips together.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
To be Eaton's Guests.

Colonel Robert o. Eaton, president of the Mckinley associations of Connecti- cut, has invited the officers of the organi- zation to be his luncheon guests at the Union league in New Haven tomorrow at noon. At that time he will discuss with the officers the program for the annual dinner on Mckinley day, Janu- ary 29. He is assured of the presence of Warren c. Harding, who offered Presi- dent Taft's name to the republican na- tional convention, and who will respond to the toast "William Mckinley"
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
MRS. KNIGHT APPOINTED
Will Remain as Superintendent of
 School for ImbeciIes.

Win Remain as Superintendent of
 School for ImbeciIes.
 The annual meeting of the board of directors of the Connecticut school for imbeciles was held at the school in Lake vile Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Kathe- rine B. Knight, widow of Dr. George H. Knight, who was appointed by the ex- ecutive committee to succeed him Oct. 27, was appointed acting superintendent of the institution. Gov. Simeon E.. Baldwin was added to tho list of direc- tors. A committee of three consisting of Senator Charles w. Barnum, Thomas l.. Norton and Robert Scoville, was ap, pointed to prepare financial statement which will be reported to the board at a meeting to be'held in December. The report will constitute the basis for the report which the board makes to the gen, eral assembly as to the condition of the institution.
 Senator George P. Mclean was again elected president of the board. The en- tire board with the exception of Gov. Baldwin was present, those besides Sen ator Mclean being J. E. Estill, Charles E. Millmine, Robert ScoviIle, Thomas L. Norton. Rev John c. Goddard and Mrs. Knight of Lakeville; former Gov, Frank R. Weeks of Middletown; pr. Stephen J Maher of New Haven; Senator Charles W. Barnum of Lime Rock; William O'Oonnor of Norfolk and M. B. Richard son of Lime Rock.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
NECK BROKEN IN FOOTBALL
Son of "Jack" Fitzgerald, formerly of
 Canaan, the Victim.

SduddIIJ IIIS NlIlhu'
 An Omaha, Nebraska, press dispatch dated Nov. 18, said:
 "Clair Fitzgerald, IS years old, of Valley, Neb., injured i'll football game last Friday, died here today. The boys neck was broken while tackling an op- pOnent during the game"
 Clair was son of John Fitzgerald, of Valley, Neb., a hotel proprietor who formerly lived in Canaan, at the Fitz- gerald homestead, where his mother and sister still reside. MT. Fitzgerald was in Canaan few months ago, visiting relatives and friends, and spoke proudly at that time, of his manly young son Clair, whose shocking death is recorded in the above dispatch The blow is dOubly hard for the reason that another son of MT. Fitzgerald was killed by the cars, in the West two or three years ago. The afflicted man has had more than the ordinary portion of violent deaths in his family. His father, the late Patrick Fitzgerald, was killed by the cars, near hls farm, and an older brother, James, was killed in Bridge mort
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
Recent Marriag eS.

By Justice George W. Ford, Nov. IA, Charles A. Ives and Miss Mary A. Whitehouse, of Honsatonic.
 By Rev. Harry Cornford, Nov Is, John w. Curtis and Lena Funk, of South Egremont,
 By Rev. E. 0. Gillette, Nov. IS, Fred Goewey and Jennie Garrison, of Great Harrington.
 Nov. 20, by Rev E. 0. Gillette. Abra, ham Lincoln Terry and Miss Mildred E.. Sardam, both of New Marlboro. Mass
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
Wreck on the Naueatuck

Canaan was obliged to go without the usual supply of New York papers prac- tically all day, Tuesday, owing to a wreck on the Naugatuck road at Derby Junction, which blocked the line and prevented the connection of the paper train with the c. N E. at Wlnsted.
 Freight train No. 337 north bound coming up from Naugatuck Junction attempted to take the crossover to the main line of the Berkshire at the junction. The engine got over all right but the crossover was sprung and the tender and three heavily loaded freight cars, all containing infammable mater ial were derailed. The tracks were torn up for distance of 100 yards and all traffic Qn the line blocked, No one was injured,
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
Judson is After New Haven Road.


 That charges of criminal negligence in the wreck of the Springfield express in Westport on October will be entered against the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company is indicated by statement made Saturday by StateIs Attorney StilesJudson of Fairfield county to the effect that he would institute an action on the findings of Coroner Phelan.
 "The first steps," he said, twill be taken by Grand Juror Harry E. Sher- wood of Westport, but as the complaint must be drawn up with the utmost care he will confer with me about it."
 Asked if the prosecution will be taken up immediately, the states attorney re- piled that he would confer with Mir. Sherwood and that preliminary action will probably be taken before he sails for Jacksonville, this week, for brief vaca- tion. The action, he said, would affect the officials having direct control of the roadbed and signals where the accident occurred.
 In answer to query, as to whether the officials named will be liable to i'm prisonment for the alleged negligence that caused the death of seven persons in the wreck, MT. Judson said, That remains with the court, but l shall pros ecute them for criminal negligence"
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
PILOT CAR IN CANAAN
Attorney Robinson Talks of the Good
 Roads Association.


 Attoney O. M. Robinson, of New Ha- ven, and MT. J. A. Brooks, of TOrring ton, running the ''pilot car" of the Con- necticut Good Roads Association, arrived in Canaan Monday morning, practically completing the weeks travel through the state, in the interest of the associa- tion.
 MT. Robinson, i'll an interview, said the tour had been pleasant and will prove of advantage to the cause of good roads. Speaking of the association and it's plans, in Winsted MT. Robinson told the Citizen man that the New London board of trade, the New London auto mobile club, the Norwich board of trade and the Norwich Merchants association movement. Several other organizations and individuals who have been inter- viewed by the pilot car tourists have been much interested in the plans of the association and before the tour is com pleted it is expected that the member ship will be greatly increased and will also include representatives from all parts of the state. By the time the next legislature convenes the state good roads association will have become a large power in this state and It is expected that it will have much to suggest con. corning the conduct of the highway de- partment in years to come.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
Arrested for RIackmaiI

Nunzio and Nunzia Paternostro and Michael Angelo RlnaIdi were arrested in Waterbury, Friday night, on a charge of conspiracy to extort money, under threat to kill, from James Mecca. Mec- ca gave them a check for $25 but stop ped payment on it. The police were notified and the arrest followed.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-21
Killed by an Ice Wagon.

Michael Goggins, 40 years old, died in New Haven, Friday, of injuries sustain ed by being run over by an ice wagon. He was driving the wagon when he fell under the wheels.