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Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
THE BROWNING AFTERNOON
Rev. Leon Bliss Delights Select Com
 pany of Canaan Ladies.


 The Browning afternoon, last Thurs day. at Mrs. H. E. Lyles' delightful home, was rare treat for those priyi- leged to attend it. The reading, by Rev. Leon Bliss, of Lenox, was given under the auspices of the Hawthorne Club, each member of which was privi legged to invite two friends. the major ity of whom were members of the Gran ford Club, whose regular meeting, scheduled for the same afternoon, was deferred to enable the ladies to enjoy the Browning event. Nearly fifty ladies were present, and, besides Rev. MT. Gillette, who entertained the reader during his Canaan stay, three gentle men made brave show of courage by slowing themselves away among all that literary loveliness, to hear Brown ing interpreted by Browning scholar.
 MT. Bliss had read Browning to the Canaan ladies before and none who had heard him, in his former engagement, would let anything intefere with their attendance on this occasion. To those who had never heard Browning read by a master of classics, MT. Bliss's inter- pretation was revelation, bringing out into the light and in plain view the beauties which to the ordinary reader seem hopelessly hidden in ponderous or pedantic phrase. though the language itself appears simple and clear when rendered as MT. Bliss renders it.
 The reading lasted an hour and 8 quarter, but the listeners would gladly have listened longer. Mrs. Bullock sang several of the Browning songs, to music composed by Sidney Homer, and added greatly to the pleasure of the program.
 At the close Mrs. Lyles served de- icious lunch and the guests tarried long for social converse and informal discus. sion of the afternoons event.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
Boy Scouts.

The regular meeting of the Boy Scouts was held Friday night at the club rooms. Fourteen boys were pres. at the business meeting, which was in charge of Scout Master O. Iaffargue. Mrs. E, P. Williams and Mrs. Nj. Bod. ley were very kind in giving us a fine couch and a sofa pillow. A vote of thanks to both of these ladies was passed. Two more second-class were added to our list. They are Scouts Karl Werner and Kenneth Roberts. Both class scouts.
 Scouts WhlttIesey Abbe and Karl Werner reported they had great time in their hike to Norfolk, Saturday.
 SECRETARY.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
Miss Considine Rests.

Miss Ella Considine, manager of the Canaan telephone exchange has been persuaded. on the advice of her physi- clan, to relinquish her work for week or more, and devote the time to recnper- ating her strength and health. She has become somewhat run down in health and nerves. by close application to her duties, and a rest seemed advisable. Accordingly on Monday she departed for the home of her sisters In Passaic, N- J. for weeks soiourn. She was &C., companied by her sister, Miss Agnes Considine. who came to Canaan Satur- day.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
Storekeeper Held up.n

Philip Horwitz. proprietor of a gro- cery ssore on the outskirts of Bridgeport, was robbed at the point of revolver in his store Thursday night. A young man entered the store and made a small purchase. While the storekeeper was busy making up the order. the stranger drew out revolver and covered" him. Holding Horwitz with the revolver, the robber opened the cash drawer and took ont S29. He then escaped.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
The Editors Scrap Basket.

If some day the newspaper man should print the contents of his waste basket, there would probably be riot There would certainly be trouble in many homes, arrests in some directions, shot guns i'll others, trouble all around. But the patron never sees the waste bas. ket. He only glances at the beautifully printed pages, complains if one letter in fifty is up side down, growls his disap- pointment If one name in five hundred has happened to go wrong, kicks be- cause his communication, signed "Tax Payer, has been condensed into respect. able English, frowns because che editor didn't take his advice about publicly warning his neighbor against throwing more old tin cans in the alley, and is generally disgruntled, not so much at what he fails to find, as he knows his share of the waste basket, but If he could have one look at the contributions made to that receptacle by his neighbors and friends, he would thank God for the exist ence of a man with sufficient intelligence and courage not to print all he knows, and to temper even that which he does print. Woodbury Re. porter.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
Or. Anna IA. Shaw

The Rev. Anna Shaw, who speaks in
 Canaan Feb. 2S, though born in Eng.
 land, was reared in Michigan, aud 4h
 the pioneer days. writes "L. M. 1n The country was wild, and she breathed in the spirit of freedom, and as today as crisp as the frosts of those notthefn for. ests in which she wandered in hef Stihd. hood. Her wit is as keen as the winQ of the northland, and as delightful and rich as the balsamic odors borne there on. Her logic is irresistible. Nobody puts things just as Miss Shaw does.
 She was educated for the ministry educated herself. She is self-made woman. If any other body made her what she is, that other body might weM be proud of the work Young girls with their own destiny to how out should go to hear the Rev. Anna HI. Shaw and take courage. She studied medicine, prepared herself to doctor body and soul, was ordained. and preached for one parish seven years and then she exchanged the small par ish for larger one-that is, the world for her parish, and the enfranchisement of women her Gospel.
 Miss Shaw has repeatedly spoken be- fore Congressional and Legislative com mittees. Whenever women have q lease in court" that is, bill before a legislative body, they send for Miss Shaw to speak. She is born orator. has magnificent voice which she newer spares, but which endures without im- pairment most severe usage. Few women and few men are so we'll equip ped for public speaking as the Rev Anna H Shaw.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
Win Lake Come Rack2

A Waterbury dispatch says Railroad men in this city are expressing the hope that O. s. Lake, who resigned last fall as superintendent of the western aiyi- sion to become general superintendent of the Minneapolis and St. Paul, might be recalled Gn the. numerous changes which are being made at the present time. It is said that MT. Lakes record since leaving New England has beea a fine one and that he has done much for the road with which he is at present as- sociated.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
Boundary Line Settled.

Governor Sulzer has signed the bill establishing definite boundary line be tween New York state and Connecticut. The line, as fixed in the new law, meets with the approval of both states and settles long disputed question.
 The new law definitely establishes the line between Salisbury and Miller. ton. covering the Mount Riga section, though it prescribes very. slight change from the old line.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
MARRIED 61 YEARS.
Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Scamerhorn a
 Remarkable Couple.

Mir. and Mrs. Jacob Scamerhorn a
 Remarkable Couple.
 Speaking of wedding anniversaries, Canaan furnished one only a few days ago which would have had elaborate celebration and widespread publicity but for the retiring disposition of the princI- pals, and their aversion to "fuss" and ceremony. ..a..
 MT. and Mrs. Jacob Scamerhorn passed the 61st anniversary of their marriage on Wednesday, February 5. but declined to have any "fuss" made over it. They were married February 5, 1852, in Pull ver's Corners, N. Y, and have lived in Canaan since 1861, a period of 52 years.
 Both are hale and hearty octogenari- ans. as sprigbtly as the average person at 60 or less, and MT. Scamerhorn per. forms manual labor equal to any man in the town. During the last few days he has been cutting and packing ice for Fred Gillette. Mrs. Scamerhorn runs her household with as much energy as ever and looks at least 90 years younger than she is. Both are among the most respected residents of the town, and their many friends hope GO see them celebrate their 75th-diamond-a sary.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
HOLMAN BUYS FARM
Becomes Owner of Desirable Lilly
 Place in East Canaan.

Becomes Owner Of Desirable Lilly
 Place in East Canaan.
 A real estate transaction of impor- tance is the purchase by J. F. Homan, of the Henry Lilly farm in East Canaan, situated east of the bridge, just beyond Levi Bronson's. formerly known as the Alderman Ives homestead. This is a valuable property, containing 140 acres of good farm land, the house having been recently re.modeled and equipped with all up-to-date conveniences. All the farm and outbuildings are in good condition aud the place is in every way a desirable one.
 The consideration was S7,000, and Stephen F.. Kimball Mir. Romans son. in-law, is in the deal with Mir. Homan, who will occupy the place with him. Pos session will be given as soon as the former owner, Henry Lilly, can dispose of his household goods and vacate. MT. Homan will move to the farm at once, when it is vacated. and MT. Kimball will move there from his present residence. MT. Kimball will continue in command of the Standard Oil Company's business here, at least for a time.
 Mir. Homan has sold his present resi- dence on High street to Robert M. Black, who is employed by A. H. Her riman. for price unofficially stated as $2, 800
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
ENJOYABLE RECEPTION
Popular Social Function in Honor ot
 Mir. and Mrs. Bullock.

Mir. and Mrs. Bullock.
 The reception given Mir. and Mrs. William O. Bullock, Saturday evening, by Miss Minnie Wilcox, prior to the de- parture of MT. and Mrs. Bullock for their new home in Iowa, was popular and enjoyable function, and more than fifty persons attended during the even- ing to give expression to their friendly regard for the estimabie couple.
 The house had been appropriately dec orated for the occasion. The color scheme in the dining room, which was illuminated by candles, was yellow, dat fodils being used in profusion to produce a charming effect. The candle shades were of the same color.
 Miss Mary Ferguson presided with her usual grace at the punch bowl. as sisted by Miss Sarah Ferguson and Mrs. Emma Rood
 The guests were received by Miss Minpie Wilcox and Mir. Frank Wilcox, with MT. and Mrs. Bullock, and the evening was pleasantly passed in social conversation, with music and singing.
 Refreshments were served by the hostess and nothing was left undone that could add to the pleasure of the company. or dispel any doubt in the minds of Mir. and Mrs. Bullock. of the affectionate regard in which they are held by the people of the town which has been their home for the last few years. ..s
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
Veteran Supervisor Retires. r1s

Professor Benjamin Jepson, who has been supervisor of music in the m lie schools of New Haven for forty.eight years, was retired by the board of edu- cation Friday night at his own request. In recognition of his loyal service to he city, the board made him supervisor of music emeritus. During his lon term of office. Professor Jepson has taught two, three and sometimes four genera. tions of the same family. He served in the Civil War and became supervisor of music after the war.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
THE HYMN SINGING
Splendid Success of Movement lnaug-
 urated by Mir. StoeckeL

Splendid Success of Movement Inaug-
 urated by Mir. Stoeckel
 The "mass meeting for the singing of hymns, in Town Hsll Tuesday even ing was one of the most profitable even ings of music and song. ever held in this region. In accordance with the announcements, as printed in The News. Mir. Paine conducted, and the singers were accompanied by n sextette of horns under the leadership of John George Frank of New York, with Miss Gladys DeHart at the piano. The sex tette was provided at the expense of Mir. Carl Stoeckel, of Norfolk. to whom an of musical and music.loving Litchfeld county owes such debt of gratitude. Mir. and Mrs. Stoeckel were present at the singing. by the way, and watched. participated in and enjoyed the exercises throughout.
 The hall was fairly crowded, from front to rear, and under the irresistible hypnotism of Mir. Paine, all joined in the singing. with spirit and animation. Even those who went simply Co listen were constrained to sing, and the vol tune of song was inspiring. It is un- mistakable that the movement which the program was designed to further the improvement and popularizing of hymn-singing-was appreciably for warded in Canaan, by the experience !: and many there were in the big chorus who, though it constituted practically their first lesson in any kind of singing. learned more about congregational sing ing than they ever expected to know, thanks to the intelligent direction of MT. Paine, to whom such an eminent musical authority as Arthur Noes has referred as "that prince of conductors"
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
Smoker Tonight.

The regular monthly meeting aud smoker of the Business Mems Associa- will be held this evening in. Odd Eel lows Hall. Several important matters are to be brought up for consideration, besides the report of the committee on ladies night" All members should be present. Refreshments ard cigars will be served.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
Prison For White SIavers.

Mariani Schirmi and James Cirillo, who pleaded guilty to charges of being engaged in the white slave trade. were sentenced in the superior court Tn New Haven, Friday to from four to five years in state prison each
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
Christ Church News.

There will be service and sermon, to. morrow, Friday, at 3:30 D. m. On Sun day, there will be service and sermon at 1O:45 a. m., Sunday School after this service and evening service and sermon at p. m.
 The interior of the Parish House is almost completed, but it will be some yet before the entire building can be finished as the stucco which is to be placed on the outside of the building cannot be laid until after freezing weather.
 It is expected that the Bishop of the Diocese, the Rt. Rev. O. B. Brewster. D. D., will dedicate the Parish House sometime in the spring.
 JOSEPH P SMITH, Rector.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
New Haven Road Not Involved.

Edward D. Robbins, general counsel for the New York. New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, said that the application of John D. Lindsay, counsel for Mir. Chamberlain of the Grand Trunk, for the appointment of a commission to take testimony in Lon don concerning the conditions of the financial markets which caused diff culty for the Grand Trunk in raisin 2 any money at the tune when the work upon the line from Palmer to Providence was stopped, pertains wholly to the Grand Trunk feature of the discussion, and has nothing whatever tD do with the New York, New Haven aud Hart. ford Railroad Company's slda ot the controversy. The counsel for Mr. Nell len are MT. Robbins, John H. w. Grim and William Greenough.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
Danbury Hat for Taft.

Representative Reilly and James F. Maher. of Danbury, called at the White House Thursday morning and presented President Taft with new hat with the compliments of the matters of Danbury and Bethel. The hat was manufactured by Cuff Brothers, of Bethel, and was of the derby variety and weighed 2H Ounces
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20

"Effie, will you run to the door and call Fido, please?"
 Il can't mamma, COS I aren't speak. in to Fido since he broke my doll. ."- Life.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20

Sunday School teacher-"Then y0u believe the story about the bears eating up the children ?"
 Little Willie Broker-"Sure. Didnit they do the sarne thing to my old man in Wall Street last week Pluck.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20

Prof. Wiser-"What effect does the moon have upon the tide ?''
 Sweet O. Ed-"Noue It affects only the untled. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20
He's their only son."

And is that their reason for letting him make fool of hi m self ?"-petroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-20

Liabilities sometimes may be liabili. ties ?-Life.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-05-24
FOURTH OF JULY
 COMING ALONG
Liberal Response on All Sides to Call for Funds - Means Biggest and Most Enthusiastic Celebration

Funds are coming in rapidly for the Fourth Of July celebration. But two sections Of the finance committee have been al work thus far as was reported to the directors of the Cele- braIion committee at their meeting last night, but those two committees have done better than the same com mittees did last year These sections are the aNin street and the one that was to see the companies. After two days work ty these two sections it is apparent that the celebration is to be 8 success. Thus far there is in sight, including the surplus from last year about Sl70o
 The only committees to be appoint ed at the meeting of the directors of the celebration committee last nignt were the fireworks and publicity of the former Frank Bledsoe was again made chairman and of the latter Joe Gray viii fin the office this year as he did last Methods of advertising were informally discussed but no ac tion taken. IL was tacitly decided that there will be mining contests but no definite action on these were taken until 1t could be determined how much money will be available for prizes for Chairman Frankenberg is carefully watching the finances and will not permit desires to run away from good judgment
 The matter of military participation was taken up and it was decided thai last year this was carried to an eN. treme and the expenses were beyond anything warranted. Secretary Hagy will take up with Cen. Scott the mat ter of obtaining troops for the parade and a military show but will not seek 10 obtain a whole regiment, two or three troops and the band being the limit that was agreed to.
 Next Wednesday night the directors will meet at the office of L. A. Over lock and then the finance committee should have nearly a complete report. Alter that the arrangement commit tee can start outlining plans and the other necessary committees will be appointed. Among the first of these will be that which will have ChaTgt of the mine contests for which nun Der of names have already been pre- sented
 Secretary iagy received a reply to his letter to the supervisors relative 10 concessions on the streets and reads of Lowell and other points m Lowell without any license fees iH which secretary Karger acknowledged it's receipt and said that it would be brought up at the next meeting.
 Members of the committee of las. year state that the work this year is fully a week in advance of that of a year ago, though started off on some what different lines.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-05-24
COHAN RETIRES
 FROM THE STAGE

CHICAGO, Ills. May 23.-With the fall of the curtain on Broadway Jones' at the Grand Opera House to- night, George NJ Conan. author and star of the play. owner of the theatre and, all in all, probably the great fin- ancial winner the theatrical game has ever produced took his permanent farewell of the stage. Hereafter the young ctor-playwright-song writer manager will confine his business en- ergies to writing plays and managing the Conan and Harris productions and theatres The stage will know him no more as an actor
 Less than a score of years ago MT Conan was a humble private in the hands of the vast army of American vaudeville entertainers Now, at tbir- ty-five years of age he is in the enjoy ment of a fortune as high as $2,000,00O and every dollar of is is earned by his own efforts
 According to the calendar Mir. Co., han is a real live nephew of Uunele Sam. for he was born on the morning of July 4th. 1878. The particular spot selected for his birthplace was Provi- dence. R I, and it was in the same city that he made his stage career zen years later iH play written by his father. and of which his mother was the business manager For several seasons following young Conan, with his parents and sister. toured the vaud- evilie circuit under the name of The Four Cohans" His first efort as play writer was ~The Governors Son, 1t was successful and Mr. Cohan's career was assured. In rapid succession ioi- lowed Little Johnny. Forty-nVe Minutes From Broadway. Fifty Miles From Boston" The Man Who OWns Broadway and several other pieces which met with phenominal success. As a writer of popular songs MT. Co- han also has earned an enviable rec ord and at the same time added many dollars to his pile
Bisbee daily review., 1913-05-24
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Bisbee daily review., 1913-05-24
CHURCH GAINS
 IN RESOURCES
Annual Report of Presbyter- ian Mission Shows Wide Range of Activities and Large Disbursements

ATLANTA. May ,23.-The 76th an nual report of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions presented to the General Assembly today showed total appropriations and disbursements tor the fiscal year ending March I3. 1913. of SI,952. .644- The total credits were sl.SS7.342, showing a deficit on the total appropriations of S65.302
 The total amount received from the Churches during the year. which is the stable source of income, was S706.- 251. This is S12,695 more than has ever been received from this source in 16 years of the Church's history. In 1913 the Board received from the Churehes only $349,1S5. in 1913 s705.-
Bisbee daily review., 1913-05-24
NoTss INpLueNoINo rHE OAY

Washington regards the serious Di- ness of the Japanese Emperor as one of the most important developments in the situation arising out of the Cal ifornia Land Bill.
 President Wilson 10 pick house cur rency committee which will have charge of proposed banking and cur rency biii.
 Postmaster general favors plan for New York subways and tubes to car Try mails
 Conference of committees representF ing Union Pacific and Southern Paci- fc failed to reach any agreement on the dissolution plan
 Hitch occurs in the Mexican hun dred million loan and the best orier has not been accepted.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-05-24
STOCK MARKET
 HOLDS ITS OWN
Losses in Early Part of the
 Day Are Recouped by Mild Advance = Cash Gain Will Be Shown by Banks Today

NEW YORK, May Speculation lacked vitality to carry the upward movement made by stocks yesterday and today's trading was negligible. The list opened fractionally lower and although there was no pronounced pressure, stocks sagged unu l late. when they moved upward slowly can ceiling early losses.
 Cost gain by banks for the week IS predicted. Forecasts Of tomorrow s statement point to S5,OO0. 900 gain.
 Bonds were irregular Total sales par value, Sl,450,O00.
Bisbee daily review., 1913-05-24

During most of the session prices were unchanged but in the last hodr there was fair rally all through the list. The volume shows no increase and only change is in sentiment which is daily improving. New England has been badly hit by the decline in New Haven. Boston & Maine and Boston Elevated, also by the severe decline in the majority Of mill stocks which have been regarded as gilt edged in vestments. Money 234 per cent Metal IS 3-f to 16.