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Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
WE GET NEW TRAIN
Will Have Afternoon Train Coming
 West, Restored.

Will Have Afternoon Train Coming
 West, Restored.
 Canaan is now assured of restoration of the afternoon train west, reaching this station at about o'clock-the lack of which has been severely felt since it's discontinuance.
 The order issued by the Public Utili. ties Commission provides:
 Start train from Winsted westbound, at about 7:30 D. m., arriving at Canaan about S:06 a. III. (cOnnecting with the southbound local train on the Berkshire division leaving Canaan at S:l5 a. m ) Leave Canaan for Hartford at about 10 a. m. Connecting with the northbound local train on the Berkshire division due at Canaan at 9:43 a. nl.) and arriving at Hartford at about l2 o'clock noon. Leave Hartford at about 2:0g D. m., arriving at Canaan at about 4:22 p. m. (connecting with the southbound local train on the Berkshire division leaving Canaan at 4.3S p. m.) Leave Canaan for Wiusted at about 4:45 D. m., arriving at Winsted at about 5:25 D. m.
 And it Is further recommended and re- quested that such service be commenced bA VI DNAblN NiiC AAAHN AAthN VI AdalNils AdADs and maintained for a period of at feast one year thereafter, and to be further maintaihed if, in the opinion of the com mission. the volume of business war rants it's continuance.
 We hereby determine and direct chat notice of the foregoing decree be given to the Central New England Railway company and to four signers of said petition, by forwarding to each, by regis tered mail, postage paid, true and at tested copy thereof. on or before the Sth day of February, 1913, aud due return make thereon.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
A Joker in the House.

A special to the New Haven Journal Courier of Saturday said
 Representative Evarts, of Milford, perhaps resenting the unkind action of the senate yesterday in smothering his resolution to continue Macdonald in off, flee while the charges against him were tried, put resolution into the house to- day, the main purpose of which seemed to be ridicule of Senator Hurley's charge of attempted bribing in the Caldwell matter.
 The resolution read as follows: "Iuas- much as lobbyists have been seen drink ing three fingers of water from the com mon drinking vessels at the fountain in the Capitol building and have, without doubt, left graft germs in said drinking vessel the comptroller is hereby directed to comply at once with the state statute in regard to public drinking fountains. |"
 After the laugh had subsided Speaker Webster declared that the resolution would be referred to the committee on public health and safety,
 When the senators heard of it some of them declared that if it reached the senate 1t would be referred to the fish and game commission.
 The clerk of the house announced, however. that the measure would not 20 to the senate. as it had been withdrawn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
School Nofes.

The fourth grade sustained loss dur ing the past week in the death of Clair Leffingwell. The funeral was held at his home on Clayton road, Friday after noon his teacher, Miss Hill, and Miss Bragg of the Town School Committee, attended the services.
 Very favorable reports are being re- ceived from our High school teacher, Miss Hoy, who has been seriously sick with scarlet fever at Mrs. 2. J. Hamm 's-
 Miss Amy Sheldon, of Middletown. Conn.,, a graduate of Wesleyan Univer- sity, Is teaching the class formerly taught by Mis- Hoy.
 Wednesday, being legal holiday, the schools will be closed all day.
 Arthur Baldwin, of the fourth grade. who has been sick with scarlet fever ia able to be out doors again.
 Miss Hill. our fourth and fifth grade teacher, who has been ill for the past month IS on duty again. The senior class of the High school will hold n valentine dance, Friday evening, February lIth. Admission will be 35 cents, including refreshments | \ good time is in store for everyone, so come and enjny yourself
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
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DR. sHAW'S COMING

Elaborate Preparations for the Lee
 ture of the Noted Suffragist.
 A meeting of the officers of Canaan Equal Franchise League was held at the Canield last Friday to discuss ways and means of effectively advertising the coming of Rev. Anna Howard Shaw to Canaan on Feb. 28. Mrs. Taylor was also present. Dr. Shaw, many people must know. is president of National Woman's Suffrage Assoclatlon, and Is one of the foremost speakers for sui
 frage in the world. It would seem that so famous woman would need 10 ad- vertising but even intelligent. well read people are asking if she is married woman, and if she is really a minister and doctor ot medicine and so on. All this shows that advertising is necessary. The writer has heard this wonderf ui speaker. We can. only say that she is truly great, wlth a greatness that is ap. parent as soon as she begins to speak. Such intellectual strength would, few years ago, be considered masculine, but we are used to intellect in woman now days. Dr. Shaw Is womanly, but no one can deny the strength of her sound logical mind, and 1t is worth going to see and hear her if for no other reason than to mark how she disproves the theory that once prevailed, that woman must lay themselves away on the top shelf among the cracked t1mblers and broken bric-a-brac after 45. We should tremble to see the woman of any age that would dare meet her in argument. Men acknowledge her to be truly for midable opponent on the platform. Let us all go and hear her. A noted sui frage worker has generously made this rare and wonderful treat possible. Can- aan should be proud to have it said, ill after days, that Dr. Anna Howard Shaw once spoke in it's hall. By the way it is proposed that the members of the League sit on the stage to make more room for the expected crowd, and charming pantomime, as curtain raiser. and performed by 10 young ladies aided by two men, has been se- cured by Mrs. Taylor If it proves suc- cessful here it will be used at the next mass meeting in New Milford. where Dr. Shaw will speak. Mrs. R. D. Pierce has been given charge of the re- hearsals and will be aided by Mss Mes. tell. Dr. Shaw will be the guest of the League president, who has charge of the posters. others of the committee will help decorate the hall with ban ners auu suffrage maps. c. B. +. l..
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
LEGISLATIVE CREST
Bills Galore, Introduced in Legislature
 Last Friday.

Bills Galore, Introduced in Legislature
 Last Friday.
 Friday was the last day for the intro duetion of new business, in the legisla- ture, and there was raft of it, includ- ing the following:
 Senator Keeney (by request t-Provid- ing that clerks employed in the exeou- tive departments at the State Capitol, who have held their posts for five years, shall not be removed except for cause shown. Judiciary.
 Senator Welch-Providing for sterihz- ing of dishes and receptacles of food in hotels and restaurants. Public health and safety.
 Senator Frolich-Providing for the holding of moving picture shows and entertainments on Sundays. Judiciary.
 Senator Mcl)onongh-Providing for the appointment of bunk commis ioner and abolishing the office of building and loan commissioner Banks.
 Senator F. A. Johnson Empowering highway commissioner to furnish money to town selectmen for highway equIp- ment. Roads, rivers and bridges.
 Senator Frolich -Incrsasing the mem- bership of the public utilities oommis- sion from three to five. Judiciary.
 Senator Frolioh-Appropriat s. 000, ,00o. for steamship terminals at New Haven. Roads, rivers and bridges and appropriations.
 Senator McDonough-Appointing a labor commissioner and nbolishing the offices of the bureau of labor statistics and factory inspector. Labor.
 Senator Frolich--That the public util- lties commission shall have the power upon the written petition of 200 voters of any town, to order, require and com pei any town to furnish facilities for the heating of dwellings, houses and build ings, and for general heating and cook ing purposes and at such rates as may be approved by said commission. Ju- dietary.
 Mir. o'Keefe of Orange-Regarding the use and speed of motor vehicles. Roads and bridges
 Mr. Carrier of chatham-Makfng sH close season for raccoon. Fish and game.
 hr. Griswold of Wethersfeld-Ra ing the maximum penalty for abuse of a female child from l6 to IS years. Ju- dietary.
 Mir. O'Keefe of Orange-Creating a state reservation at Savin Rock and appropriatlng $5o0,000 therefor. Ap- propriations.
 Mr. Caine of Naugatuck-R Repeating the act placing bounty on foxes. Fish and Game
 MT. Kopplemann of Hartford-Re- pealing the act protecting deer. Fish and game.
 Mir. Walker of Union Providing in spectors of meat in each county of state. Public Health.
 Mir. Carter of Plainville Concerning obstruction of streets by railway cars. Railroads.
 Mir. Wilson of Bridgeport Providing an amendment to the United States constitution concerning tbe income tax Federal Relations.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
< MAYOR ]. c. RORABACK
Fire District Meeting Takes No Action
 on Sewer Extension.

| The annual meeting of the Canaan Fire District was held in Town Hall Saturday afternoon. About twenty voters were present, representing re- publicans. democrats and progressives, and the business of the meeting was despatched in one, two, three order and without wrangle or discussion. It was a perfectly lovely meeting without a was carried unanimously.
 Clerk John s. Reed called the meet ing to order, and Mr. H. E. Lyles was chosen chairman.
 The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.
 MT. George $. Fuller, of the special committee appointed to investigate the matter of extending the sewer to the north boundary of the district, reported that the committee had gone over the territory i'll question and found that, ac- cording to the engineers estimates, the cost of such extension would be in the neighborhood of $2,000; that with the probable income to be derived from the use of the extension, there would be a deficit of about $50 year, and that. the committee thought it wise to let the matter drop. The principal drawback was in the fact'that for the greater part of the proposed sewer-from Dr. Ross's house, through the Dr. Camp meadow, to Bragg street-there would be no users at all The meeting took no action on the report.
 Tbe following officers were unani- mously elected for the ensuing year i; all being re-elections except warden, MT. J. Clinton Roraback succeeding Warden Eugene Rowe:
 Warden, J. Clinton Roraback. Clerk, treasurer and collector, John s. Reed.
 Auditor, George s. Fuller.
 Executive committee, Charles G.. Smith, George s. Fuller, A. P. Briggs, G. w. Parsons. A. l.. Hugins.
 Board of Relief, H. E. Lyles, John B. Reed, A. A. Lawrence
 Voted, to lay 211s-mill tax, payable May l, on the list of 1912, to defray the expenses of running the district.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
TiP-TOP SMOKER
Fine Talk by President Jones-ladies
 Night Committee Appointed.


 The smoker given by the Business Mems Association in Odd Fellows Hall was an enjoyable and interesting affair, and was we'll attended. Before the in formal talk by MT. E. P. Jones, presi- dent of the Winsted Business Mems Association which was the chief feature of the occasion-a business session was held.
 President Holsapple announced his appointment of these committees, pro- vided for in the Articles of Association
 Committee on membership Allyn Fuller, A. J. Wigglesworth, w. A. Wright.
 Committee on questions of pubic in terest-G George s. Fuller, Joseph L.. Parsons, Robert D. Peirce.
 Finance committee-G. w. Parsons, o. T. Vosburgh, George w. Ford.
 Copies of the Articles of Association had been printed and were distributed among the members present.
 The subject of "ladies' night" was brought up and discussed. There was general agreement on the proposition to set apart an evening when the members might bring their wives for 8 feast, though some favored an open meeting of the Association with buffet lunch after the business session, while others advo- cated regular banquet at the Canfield, with banquet menu, toasts, music, etc. On motion it was voted that the presi- dent appoint a committee to take the matter in charge, ascertain the prefer. ence of the members generally and mak e recommendations accordingly at the next regular meeting of the Association. Thursday evening, Feb. 20. The ladies' night will be fixed for some evening after Lent.
 The committee on the an nual banquet reported the success of the affair and all bills paid $500 had been received from the sale of tickets and the total ex. pense. was $30028. A vote of thanks was extended to the committee.
 These new members were added to the list of the association: Charles Laf- fargue, George H. Blodgett and R. K Southwick.
 President Holsapple introduced MT. B. F. Jones, of Winsted, as gentleman who needed no introduction to Canaan business men, and MT. Jones gave talk that kept the listeners interested for about 20 minutes. He told few stories
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
Hose Company to Entertain.

Canaan Hose Company will give a supper and general good time to all who participated in the minstrel show, or as- sisted in any way to make it the success that it was. The affair will take place in Odd Fellows Hall next week Friday evening, Feb. 21. There will bs feast ing and music and entertainment of one kind and another, the program of which is not yet worked out in detail-but it will be an enjoyable event.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
OLD IKE
Recollections of an Early Inmate of
 pr. Knights School.

Recolections ot an Early Inmate of
 Dr. Knights School.
 A comprehensive article on The Life Work of Dr. Knight. written by Lake. vile contributor to the Hartford Cour- ant contains, among other references to old. time pupils in the State School for lmbeciles, the following amusing al. lusions to old "old Ike"
 But most delightful of all the first children was dear old Ike. No kings jester ever lived who brought more hap piness than he into his surroundings. Probably uo one plainer than he ever grew up. but he had the most far-reach- ing and delectable smile that ever light ened human countenance. He could never learn anything from book, not even word of three letters. "I.zu u-zic, Isaac, was the best he could do toward spelling his own name after forty years of effort. but he was d past master in the art of friendship. He gave the devo- tion of lifetime to Doctor George" !" us with great pains he learned to call him when he grew up. Ike had wheeled him in his go-cart when he was a baby, played horse with him later, and was hls devoted shadow always. The belief that he booked exactly like thu duct . was one or his most cherished delusions. | He too had ''gradgerated" from 4aie, and he was always "golng to drive q horse" though his courage was never equal to it. For years he 'pumpedn the pipe-organ while the doctor played for the Sunday services. He called himself ''the back organist," and once when pr. was away aud someone found fault with the music, Ike took it as a personal matter and said sorrowfully. Well. the fact of the matter is that I can t make good music unless I have Doctor George 70 back me up." Ike had the leaning uf his sex toward u pretty girl, and sometimes the swell and rhythm of stirring hymn would suddenly falter and then stop, because his eyes, glued Co the crack between the hinges on the door of the organ loft, had suddenly lit upon a new and pretty face in the con- gregation. Everybody loved him, and had a kind word for him, ana no one was ever quite sure of his answer. l Once, while waiting for the mall in the crowded little post office, the Methodist minister slapped him on the back and said, "I tell you Ike, if everybody was as good as you and l the world would ! be better place, wouldn't it ?n That's so, said Ike, with his far-reaching smile. ''an' you'd lose your job. wouldn't you ? He finished out his years in the place where he was always welcome, and never in the way The language he m. derstood best was the language Of affec. tion, and he heard it till the last.
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Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
NEW PARISH HOUSE
Christ Church Social Edifice Rapidly
 Nearing Completion.

The new parish house of Christ church is steadily nearing completion, and an inspection of the building shows it to be admirably adopted for the purposes to which it will be dedicated, having a large assembly room up stairs, with a guild room separated from the assembly room by folding doors extending across practically the full width of the room, making 1t possible to throw both'apart. ments into one when occasion requires. The ceiling is in wood, paneled, and the walls of plaster. The room is adequately lighted. with large windows Tn front and at the east side.
 The dining room and kitchen take up the entire space on the basement floor. The dining room is the same size as the assembly room above. the kitchen and furnace room occupying the north end. The building is heated with modern hot air furnace, and equipped with an abundance of closet room. Electricity will supply ample light i'll 'all parts of tue house. lHe loHSl hooi VIII De VI marble blocks, each about eight inches square.
 Contractor Lorraine, when asked Mon- day, as to when the building would be completed, replied that it should be fin ished in about ten days.
 It is understood to be the purpose of the society To dedicate, the new buildinp with public function and an attractive program of entertainment, to which the people of the town generally, without regard to creed, will be invited.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
A HAY CASE
Mrs. Taylor Secures Small Verdict
 for Damages.

for Damages.
 The case of Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor vs. Albert E. Benton, of Canaan Valley was tried before Justice George w. Ford Monday, in the Probate office. J. o. Roraback was counsel for plaintiff, and Donald J. Warner, of Salisbury. for defendant. , The case was an action to recover 800 damages growing out of transaction in hay. From the testimony it appeared that Mir Benton had sold to Mrs. Tay- Tor mow of hay containing seven tons, at $10 ton for the lot, payment being required in advance. The plaintiff claims that while the top layer. or about one tonswas probably worth the price, the balance was composed principally of hard hack, golden rod, blackberry bushes and weeds and practically worthless as feed.
 Witnesses were examined for both sides, whose divergent testimony was hardly calculated to assist in determin ing the actual value or the worthless ness of hay, and the case lasted nearly all day. Counsel summed up briefly but more or less vehemently and Justice Ford gave his verdict for the plaintiff to recover $50 damages.
 Attorney Warmer asked for time in which 70 consider the advlsability of an appeal.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
HARVESTING ICE
Bordens Began, With Big Force of
 Men, Monday Morning.

Men, Monday Morning.
 The Bordens began cutting ice Mon- day morning, on their pond near the milk factory, after being held up by the mildness of the winter weather until the outlook for ice became somewhat dubious. The ice, Monday morning was seven inches thick, but the steady, cold weather added another Inch to it during the day, and kept mp tho thick ening process.
 The first cutting nets the company about 1000 tons of ice, or about one- third of the amount usually harvested during the season. The ice houses hold about $500 tons, and last season they were filled with three cuttings from the pond. It is expected that the company will be able to harvest two more cuttings from their lake before the cold season ends, and thus secure their regular supply.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
EMANCIPATION NEEDED

Rev. E. c. Gillette Hits Political Situa-
 ton in Pilgrim Sermon.
 In his sermon in Pilgrim Church last Friday, Rev. E. O. Gillette touched upon the political conditions obtaining in America. He said the negro race is not the only race that needs social and political emancipation. Speaking of child labor, he asked, why have we allowed shis new form of oppression to develop in. this country? "White Slav. cry" came in for share of attention Ca terrible scourge and an awful menace to the morals and health of the coun- try.'
 Everywhere there is new cry for a new freedom. Men feel that the guar antees of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness have not been fulfilled to them, and they are being stirred to know the reason why. Government, which was supposed to be, as the great Lincoln declared, of the people, by the people and for the people, has seemed to many, ia the enlightenment of these later days, to have become govern ment of the few, and by the few, and for the few. Government by special in terests, clever manipulation, log-rolling, finesse-and in places even graft. brib cry and worse--have been weakening the confidence of the people Tn our gov ernmental institutions. I venture the opinion that every voter here has at times felt the futility of his casting a ballot when he has been called upon to do so. He has felt the cards were stacked that however conscientious the public officer seeking election. the forces of manipulation would be too strong for him, and that little coterie would do as they pleased"
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
Boy Scouts All Right.

J. E. Farnsworth, Vice President of the Southwestern Telegraph and Tele- phone Company of Dallas, Texas, has been zealous worker on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America. He believes that the scout movement is valuable in building good citizens. "The object of the movement" he says, lis to take the boy while he thinks be is having good time, and when he really is. and teach him valuable lessons on various subjects; and. also. to instill in him a code of morals from which it is likely he will never depart One of the moral pre- cepts is pledge that binds him to be honest, unselfish, courteous, and to de- sire to help others aud do some kind act daily. The basis of the movement is in no way militarism, the idea, however, is to keep the boys divided into squads so that a close scrutiny may be kept on their actions.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
Presents to Father Bannon.

An elaborate banquet and reception was rendered to Father T. F. Bannon by his Lakeville friends, at Roberts, Hall, Tuesday evening, when the popu- lar priest was presented with valuable gold chalice and otherwise pleasantly remembered.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
Macdonald Wins Again.

The governors nomination of w. H.. Caldwell, to supersede J. H. Macdonald as highway commissioner was rejected by the Senare, Tuesday, by vote of IS to Is.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13
Mass Meeting for Hymn-Singing

A mass meeting for hymn singing will be held at the Town Hall on Tues day evening, Feb IS, at o'clock, under the auspices of the Canaan Choral So ciety. Everybody is invited to come and to sing. and everybody likes to sing hymns, MT. Paine will direct the sing ing and the accompanying will be by a sextette of horns from New York led by George Henry Frank, the celebrated bandmaster. The sexteGte is furnished for the occasion by MT. Carl Stoeckel, and during the evening will render the following numbers: Overture, Joseph in Egypt, by Meheel; 'The Lords Day and "The Chapel" by Kreutzer; "Annie Laurie," by Dudley, Buck; Priests Chorus" by Mozart, and "Maid Relig- ioso," by Chambers.
 There will be a rehearsal Tuesday afternoon at 2:S0 which members of the chorus are requested (but not required) to attend. -
 This mass meeting is one of series in the several towns where there are sections of the Litchfield County Choral Union. There will be on at Salisbury Monday night and one at Winsted on Wednesday night. The pamphlet of hymns prepared for the Choral Un- ion will be used. The purpose of the movement is to build up the popular singing of hymns under skilled direc- tiOn and with the Choruses as leaders
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-13

Knicker-"Did he burn his bridges behind him p
 Booker" Yes. but he knew there was a tube. "-New York Sun