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Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM.
Exercises on Soldiers Day Will Be of
 Unusual Interest This Year.

The plans as completed by the com mittee of the Business Mems Association are as follows: The veterans of the G. A. R. will gather at the G. A. R. hall at 8. m. to make the rounds of the cemeteries, and invite the Sons of Vet erans, sailors and marines to accompany them.
 Ashley Falls will be reached at 7:30 i; Clayton at g; Canaan Valley, 9:45 i; East Canaan, 10:45. Before decorating the graves there the Veterans have been invited by MT. Henry O. Stevens to stop at his home for a cup of coffee. This will be greatly appreciated, as it will be two hours before the dinner will be served in Canaan.
 Lower cemetery will be reached about noon.
 It is hoped that as many citizens as possible will gather to assist in dec orating the soldiers graves, particularly in view of the fact that the Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls will be present in a body, provided with flowers, tied in punches convenient to place on the graves.
 After returning from Lower cemetery dinner will be served to the veterans, their wives and guests at the Pilgrim church dining rooms. This dinner is to be provided by a committee of ladies.
 Contributions are solicited and Com rade A. P. Briggs offers to furnish a team to bring to the church Thursday morning any baskets of provisions, pro- vided he is notified that they are for the c. A. R. dinner.
 Before the opening of the exercises in the Town Hall, at o'clock, the Citizens Band will give short concert on the green in front of the hall and also play at the opening of the program. Pupils from the 7th and 9th grades of the pub lie school will sing and the ritual service of the G. A. R. will precede the address of the afternoon. MT. George J. Voge will preside. The speaker, Rev. George F. Waters, of Woodstock, is a Civi War veteran, most interesting speaker and we'll worth hearing by young anC old.
 There will also be singing by double quartette.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
CONNECTICUT DEATH RATE.
During Month of April, State Had
 LAY Deaths.

According to the monthly bulletin of there were 1,417 deaths in the State during the month of April, 251 less than in March and 66 less than the average number of deaths during April for the five years preceding. The death rate for the large towns was 15.2 and the small towns IA. and for the whole State l5. There were BIO deaths from infectious diseases. There was total of 13s cases of smallpox reported from six towns. Naugatuck had the largest number-95. There were 1858 cases of measles 187 of scarlet fever; 150 of diphtheria and croup; 142 of whooping cough 40 of typhoid fever, and 16l of consumption. Reports from 31 towns showed no deaths. Nervous diseases caused 187 deaths pneumonia 1855, and heart disease 164. There were 455 mar. riages and 2,484 births.
 In speaking of the house fly Dr. Townsend, secretary for the State Board of Health, says:
 "The approach of fly time and the knowledge that the common house fly plays no obscure part in the spread of certain infectious diseases, arouses our interest in him as to where he comes from, what he does and how we may get rid of him."
 Attention is called to the proper dis posal of garbage and the screening of houses and the buying of food at stores that are kept clean.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
Freight Train Wreck.

The morning train north, Friday morning was an hour late, the result of a freight accident mile south of Still River. An extra freight bound for Bridgeport had to stop on account of trouble with the braking system. A regular freight coming behind under took to push the extra along. After they had gone a short distance the brakes on the extra set, bringing that train to a sudde1 stop. The locomotive of the regular plowed through the ca boose of the other train and partly wrecked and derailed the car preceding it. The headlight and smokestack of the engine were knocked off. Members of the crew of the extra were in the caboose, but were crowded Into a corner and escaped injury. A wrecking crew was sent from Danbury and meanwhile the passengers were transferred about the wreck
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
Rev. BodleY's Speech.

Rev. H. I. Bodley, of New Britain, formerly rector of Christ church, Ca naan, was speaker at the recent ban quet of the Plainville Business Men $ Association. Among other things, he said
 "I am no apostle of discontent, of envy, of jealousy, of class hatred. By temperament I am an optimist and l thank God for it. l have always had a poor mans salary and have always worked for and among those who were obliged to toll for living and large part of my work is to serve such in their hardest trials, sorrows and difficulties. I am no God given saviour of the country, who, from the safe retreat of the Outlook office, with fat, a very fat salary who from the luxurious seat padded with million salted down, sur veys with pity the oppressed masses and utters their cry of despair.
 "Mr. President, the masses of the American people are the best off and the most contented people in the world. There are hardshlps and abuses surely. I,know that. But while this is God s world, he wisely uses us to run his af- fairs for him within certain limits
 
 God, home rule and self rule. Of course human society, human organization, human domination has human frailty and error to strive agaiust. But. never theless, this is @ beautiful world, full of beautiful lives and ours is the most privileged of countries, full of happy homes and contented hearts.
 "The most mischievous fallacy, which is being implied and allowed and thought, if not openly taught us, is that riches are happiness That is lie ot the first class. The abjectly rich are just as miserable as the abjectly poor. I have had four funerals in one very wealthy New York family within three years. They were closely identified with one of the great world corpora tions. A woman in the family, since dead, lifted her eyes, wet with tears and said But you know, riches do not make happiness.' Yes I saw it ther and there at first hand.
 "There is unrest among the women O. the world. That comes nearer home. appreciate the drawbacks and discom forts liable to ensue, but, like Adam Bede, I am willing to endure them ul to the limit. He said recently, I do no object to my wife voting. I am willing to do the cooking, washing and house work, while she studies politics, but do object to being obliged to draw pinl and blue ribbons yinto my nightshirt il order to fool the baby"
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
Suffrage Notes.

Those few men who are left in Ca- naan who say they can see no reason why women should not have the vote but who also say they cannot see where in it would benefit the State, may be interested to read the following. which has just been brought to our attention ::
 The Commonwealth of Australia en- franchised it's women in 1902. During the last ten years Acts have been passed in Australia improving the laws dealing with gambling and drinking .; establish ing 8 minimum wage for women as well as men raising the age of consent {; regulating the hours of labor for wage earning children; protesting children from indecent literature and suppress- ing indecent advertisements establish ing children's courts appointing women inspectors of Government instItutions i; prohibiting the opium trace; and penal ising the trade in prostitution.
 A late Minister of Education and Public Health has said: Without be- ing revolutionary, the influence of women has been on the side of progress and clean government" Many more examples might be given of enthnsiasti- cally favorable testimony in favor of Equal Franchise" in Australia, but it must now suffice to quote the resollti passed unanimously in the Australian Senate in November, 1910: "Thae this Senate is of opinion that the extension of the suffrage to the women of Aus tralia for States and Commonwealth Parliaments, on the same terms as men, hos had the most beneficial resulta. It has led to the more orderly conduct of elections, and at the last Federal Elec- tions the women's vote In the majority of the States showed. . greater proPor. cionate increase than that east by men. It has given a greater prominence to legislation, particularly aMec4ing women and children. although the women have not taken up such questions to the ex- olunon of others of wider significance. In matters of defence and Imperial con- cern they have proved themselves as l far-seeinR Rnd discriminating as men. Because the reform has brought nothing but good, though disaster wAa freely prophesied, we respectfully urne that all nations enjoying representative govern ment would be well-advised in granting votes to women" <. ....,... ;.
 The first Premier of the Australian Commonwealth, once an opponent of 1 Women's Suffrage, but afterwards con verted by his observation of it's effects in New Zealand, wrote Experience Is our best guide. The proof of the pud- ding is in the eating. The opposition to Women's Suffrage, on my part, as on that of so many others, was not so much on the logical side as on the practical side. When found that the practical results which had been predicted did not occur, it seemed to me right and reasonable to adopt what was the logical course"
 MT. Fisher. the present Premier, has been an advocate of Women's Suffrage all his life, and writes that, having seen it in operation in Australia. he is de- lighted with the results.
 Secretary. Canaan Equal Franchise League.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
Pilgrims ouarter-centennIaI.

Plans are being perfected for the cele- bration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Pilgrim church, which is also the tenth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. E. O. Gillette. On Sunday, June 16, the morning service will have special features, including anniversary sermon. In the afternoon, there will be a children's service with the anniversary of the Sunday School. On Monday, June F. the special anniversary exer- cises will be held, to which the Litch- field North Ministers Association, the Litchf1eld Northwest Conference oi churches and the local churches will bt invited. The program will be an nouuced later!
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
The Mushroomatism League.

The Mushroomatism League was or ganized at the headquarters of the Corn pop and Sasf'rilly Association, in the reception room of the deputy sheriff $ office, Friday afternoon, as an auxiliary of the O. and s. A. All the charter members were present, and elected off, cers for the ensuing 25 years as follows {: Chief mushroomatic, l.. O. Rhoades ; deputy chief, A. H. Herriman chair man of the board of trustees, Chas. c. Lanneau; spotter of toadstools, John Nicol carver and head waiter, Howard Bierce chairman executive committee, Fred Morin; conductor, Sam Siegel chorisJer. W. A. Wright.
 After the election of officers a mush- room banquet was served in the mushroom room, a half-bushel of the fruit having been prepared-and they were mighty good.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
TEAM RAN AWAY.
Bakery Wagon Damaged. Dan Swee-
 ney Cut, and Cookies Spilled.

ney Cut, and Cookies Spilled.
 There was big drop in the necessa- ries and some of the luxuries of life, on the Chapinville road, Tuesday, when the Model Bakery team, driven by Dan Sweeney. ran away, turning the wagon upside dow and scattering cookies, pies, doughnuts. lady fingers and Dan Sweeney all along the road.
 The horses took fright when, going down hill, something broke and allowed the wagon to bump against the hind legs of the team. They jumped forward and swerved, oyerturning the wagon and breaking the pole. Dan clung to the reins as long as he could, but the horses broke loose and ran toward Chapinville, where they were stopped.
 The wagon was badly damaged and Dan was painfully but not seriously cut, about the head and face, by broken glass from the windows of the wagon.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
MILO B. RICHARDSON
We'll Known President of 5arnum
 Richardson Co.,, Passes Away.

RIchar0Son to-, FaSSeS away
 Milo B. Richardson, of Lime Rock, one of the best known men in this sec tion of Connecticut, and beloved where ever he was known, died suddenly at his home. Friday morning. For about year he had been sufferer from Bright's disease, but was about the house as usual and showing no sign of distress until, all at once he experienced diff ficulty in breathing and told member of his family his breath was leaving him. He sat down, and before aid could be summoned or relief administered he ex. pired.
 Deceased was born in Lime Rock, February 13, 1849, 8 son of Leonard Richardson and Lucy Ann (Barnum) Richardson. He was educated princi- pally at the Rocky Dell Institute in his native village, and for time attended the Edwards Place School at Stockbridge, Mass.
 He was president of the Barnum Richardson Company of Lime Rock, manufacturers of the famous Salisbury pig iron and railroad car wheels, having been connected with the industry since his 21st year. He was also director of the National Iron Bank of Falls Village, trustee of the Hotohkiss School at Lakeville. and senior warden of Trinity Church, Lime Rock.
 Mr chnr Irf1T7nn al democrat. When only 23 years old he was nominated on the democratic state ticket for treasurer, with Richard D. Hubbard. In 1874 he was chosen rep resentatlve from Salisbury by the largest majority given in the town at that time. The same year he was appointed an aide on the staff of Governor Charles R. In gersol, with the rank of colonel. In democratic state central committee. and in November, 1881, he was elected to the state Senate by large majority.
 He leaves a wife, who was formerly Miss Nellie Miner, daughter of U. H. Miner, of Falls Village. They had four children, of whom two survive, Milo B. Richardson, jr., assistant treasurer of the Barnum Richardson Company, and Edward Richardson, who is with the American Locomotive Company in New York. .-E
 The funeral was held Monday after noon, at 3 o'clock, from the Episcopal .V, Mn the rector, and Rev MT. Kirkby of Salisbury. officiating. It was very largely attended. distinguished men from all parts of the'state being present. The church was crowded to it's utmost capacity, and many persons remained outside, unable to gain admlttance- In. torment was in the Lime Rock cemetery The floral tributes were numerous anC magnificent.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
Murderer's Mother Insane.

Mrs. Adelaide Bedding. of New Haven. mother of George Bedding, IT,. now under sentence of death for the murder of Morris Greenberg, was ad. judge insane by Judge ,Studley of the probate eoart last Thursday. Physi- cians appointed few days ago by the court at the request of relatives to .ex. anime the woman. testified that she was of unsound mind. She was ordered committed to an asylum for the insane.
 The defense of George Bedding. Jr., at the trial was insanity. During the trial Mrs. Bedding tainted several times in court and collapsed while the argu. ments were being made, so that it was necessary to convey her to her home in 8 carriage. Since that, time she has grown steadily worse, until her relatives decided it best to talk @ action to have her committed.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
Rebekahs.

Friday afternoon end evening will see the institution of Queen Esther lodge, No. 49, Daughters of Rebekah, in the Odd Fellows hall. Members of the New Milford lodge will do the work, thirty members of which are expected to be present. Fifty persons are on the list for membership in the new lodge and they should be present promptly at o'clock. After the degree work is over 8 banquet will be served in the lodge dining room.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
Camp Fire Notes

The Camp Fire Girls invite every body to attend their meeting this evening in Town Hall at 7:45.
 pr. John Adam will speak on the dangers of the house fly and the neces- sity of exterminating the species.
 MT. Stone, artist and Scout Commis- sioner, will tell about the natural en- emies of these pests, the birds, frogs, bats, etc., and the necessity for protect. ing them. Through the kindness of MT. Hanna this talk will be illustrated by sketches and drawings by MT. Stone himself. The president of the Scout Council will tell the boys 8 story and make plea for help from boys and girls in keeping the streets of Canaan free from papers, fruit skins etc.
 MT. Lyles, President of the Business Mems Association and member of the Scout Council will follow this with an announcement of interest to all who Oanaan's welfare at heart. Another an 1 nouncement of interest, by Mr. c. W Parsons will follow and the evening end with dancing,
 Don't. forget the "Middy Dance" al TewR Hall. May s1. at 8 p. m. to be given for the. benehs of Mrs. Emma Dewitt. Tickets oan be obtained from the Treasurer, Minnie Caldwell. at Wig glesworth's or by applying. to any OnmK Fire Girl. -
 The Senior Group met at Mrs: VII. liam Bullock's on Thursday and spent & practical evening with needles, thread thimbles, sewing machine and pressing irons in ma king the pretty red ties to be worn at the"Middy Dance.
 The following girls passed the Woot Gatherer's test and are now entitled tt wear the badge of that order: May Keg Ter, Melita Rosenbec, Mary Hunter Mary Howe, Anna Blair, Lena Blalr Bertha Wellner and Myra Lawton Mrs. Bullock and Minnie Caldwell by singing and May Kegler by playing af forded the musical entertainment of thG evening.
 The Day Groups met on M iss Minnie Peirce's porch where Mrs. William Bull lock conducted the regular business meeting, after which they tramped ur the back road to Ashley Falls and home by the main road, taking notes on flow CTS, trees and birds by the way. They were accompanied by Miss Minnie Peirce and Miss May Smith and by Mrs. R. D. Peirce, who drove two seated buck, board in order to afford means of rest to these who became weary in the pur' suit of health and exercise.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23

many animals through deals and by local purchase and exchange. Horses are scarce and high in price, MT. Blod- gett says. and be has no difficulty in finding market for all the horses he can bring in from the West, which inc clude horses for all purposes, farm work or pleasure driving, and at prices run ming as high as $75o, at which figure he sold one horse a few days ago. When ever new invoice arrives at MT.
 Blodgett's barns, in Ashley Falls, pur- chasers from all over the states of
 Massachusetts and Connecticut gather
 to look the animals over, and sales are
 rapid. Fifteen horses were sold in a
 single day, after the arrival of the last consignmens. There are generally from
 20 to 30 horses at the barns constantly.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
Rev. Mr. Burch to Preach.

Rev. Benjamin H. Burch, of White Plains, former presiding elder, will arrive in Canaan tomorrow, to look after 1his cottage at Pine Grove camp ground, and will be the guest of Rev. Harry Cornford during his three or four days stay. Sunday he will preach in tho Methodist church. MT. Burch has many friends and acquaintances in this region, having been a regular summer visitor at Pine Grove for many years. He IS vir- tually founder of the Pine Grove camp meetings. having been actively interested in their promotion at the time he was stationed at Falls Village 1S69,7l-as pastor of the Falls Village Methodist church. Incidentally, MT. Burch was the first presiding elder un. der whom MT. Oornford preached 25 years ago, when the former had charge of the Prattsville district, now the Kingston district.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23

1t has been decided not to have any special exercises on Memorial Day, as has been the custom for several years past, but instead, to make the reunion here on September Il of the Second Connecticut Heavies, the old Nineteenth or "Litchfield' County Regiment" one that will be in every way worthy of the splendid record of the regiment and in keeping with Lltchfield's far-famed hos pitality. It will be the semi.centennial celebration of the departure of the regi ment for the war and suitable me mo- rial at old "Camp Dutton" IS to be dedicated at that time. - Litchfeld Enuuirer.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
Pricked PImpIe wIth Pln.

Mrs. Frank steh, wife of the proprie- tor of the Mansion House in Derby, died at the Derby Hospital Sunday of blood poisoning which was caused by pricking pimple with a pin. She was ill four days. She was 8s years old and is survived by her husband and three childran
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
NORFOLK CONCERTS
Tickets are not Plentiful, but in Great
 Demand.

Tickets are not Plentiful, but in Great
 Demand.
 The customary number of invitations to the Choral Union concerts have been received, but owing to the large enroll ment of members this year the directors will have fewer for general distribution. However, they would welcome requests for invitations from anyone and will make the supply go as far as it will.
 Out of total enrolment of one hun dred and ten only sixty were selected to sing in the concerts. The matter of at tendance was largely made the basis of selection by Mir. Paine, those who had missed four or more rehearsals not being chosen. AS the chorus is short in the tenor and bass parts. the cut had to come largely in the other two parts, only fifty per cent. of the sopranos and altos en- rolled being chosen.
 The rehearsals will be held at Norfolk as follows Friday evening. May 24 !; Friday evening, May 81; Monday even- ing, June 3.
 Special trains will be provided for these rehearsals each evening as follows;
 Leave Canaan promptly at o'clock.
 Leave East Canaan promptly.a 7:05 o'clock.
 All members who are to sing at the concerts are expected to attend these re- hearsals. Transportation will be pro- vlded and members are requested to pro- cure their tickets from the Secretary at the depot before the arrival of the tram.
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
A SUCCESSFUL DEALER.
George H. BIodgett, Who Has Sold
 Thousands of Horses.


 George H. Blodgett. who is at present in the West, buying a carload of horses, is one of the best-known horse dealers in this section of New England, and during the years that he has been sup plying the horse market hereabouts, has placed thousands of animals. The ship ment he is now making is the sixth carload he has brought east from Chi- cago since the lst of January and will make a total of about 225 horses he has handled since that date. He probably will have bought and sold not less than 400 horses in the present year. Not all the horses he handles come from the West he comes into possession of
Connecticut western news., 1912-05-23
Bov Killed bv A MotorcycIe.

While chasing a ball into the street Sunday. James Fully, aged II years. was struck by a motorcycle ridden by Clarence Rennison and so badly injured that he died later at local hospital. Rennisyn surrendered himself to the police and was released in $2, 900 bail, pending the coroners finding.
The daily Alaskan., 1912-11-02
n,lionov Did ths Trick.

Albert J. Beveridge, Americas best dressed politician. said In Chicago of a corrupt boss:
 Hes very yirtuous-oh, very virtu- ous.
 "A millionaire once went to him and said;
 "1 want to get in the senate. Win you sell me your suppOrtg
 "'No. sirr the boss answered, strik- ing himself upon the chest No, slrl I'm a freeborn American citizen, and I'll sell my support to no man.
 "But,' said the millionaire blandly as he drew out hls check book and fountain pen-'but 1T you won't sell me your support, perhaps you'll rent it to me fer the term of this cam, paignT
 Nov you're talking said the boss, in a molliied tone. .r--New York Trib- une