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Connecticut western news., 1913-05-29
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MT. William Perkins has been very sick the past two weeks with an attack of pneumonia.
 At the special town meeting called last Saturday afternoon all the questions Ill the call, with one exception, were ap- proved-that being the question of man. ual training in the town schools. A resolution was made to appropriate $500 to the cause, but after a lively debate it was defeated. It was voted to remodel the town hall. Through the generosity of MT. Robert Scoville the remodeling of the town hall was made possible. which plans if carried out, will enlarge the building and convert part of it into rooms to rent to the different societies of the town. Also the Congregational So- ciety were granted piece of land, to al- low them to enlarge their place of wor- ship.
 Mr. Thorne has taken possession of his recently purchased property upon Wells Hill and is improving the build ings. by new coat of paint, also making other repairs and Improvements.
 Dr. W. B. Bissell is treating his resi- dence to new coat of paint. MT. Scrib- ner is the artist.
 The rainy weather has prolonged the work of laying the new sidewalks, but as far as the work has been done it is ex- cellent. There will be new walks put in from the main walk to the M. E. Church Chapel and parsonage. Thanks to the good Methodists.
 The concert given in Roberts Hall on Friday evening last, under the auspices of St. Mary's Association was largely at- tended having crowded house. All seats being sold in advance, and it is said they will repeat same in the near future, by request, and for the benefit of those who could not procure seats and because of the able manner in which the performance was rendered. The au- dience was well pleased, and there is no doubt of filling the house again if re- peated.
 MT. and Mrs. Carter of Brooklyn, is visiting Mrs. Burrall, who is sister of Mrs. Carter.
 MT. R. W. Dufour has returned from North Carolina where he has been in the employ of MT. Joseph Parsons, during the winter.
 Miss Bessie Day of Stratford, was an over-Sunday guest of her parents.
 H. l.. Barnett has removed the old shop from in front of his house and will replace it with more elaborate one.
 MT. Clarence Millspaugh is conduct ing the store of A. F. Roberts & Co.,, at Twin Lakes, until those who are going to take charge of same for the summer are able to get there.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-29

Saturday night was dark but travelling not bad and about, fifty gathered at Grange Hall for social time. Tableaux, music. vocal and piano. also a poem which while one person read others acted, were some of the interesting fea. lures. The Cornwall Band were there and helped make the occasion an enjoy able one. Supper was served in boxes, thus giving the name "Box Social.'
 Mrs. W. L. Rogers is gaining, but SC slowly as to be still unable to do any thing.
 Mrs. Henry Pierpont and Miss Helen Pierpont are now at their summer home near the church. .-
 Last week occurred the annual con. cert of the Cornwall Chorus which was excellent and greatly enjoyed by those able to attend. Now many of the members are planning for the Norfolk concerts to be held next week.
 Cornwall is no. license town but the law has been openly violated. Last week the state police raided two places and arrested the guilty parties, who were obliged to pay goodly amount of money as fines and costs. And now, according to report, they lay the blame on the police and judge instead of on themselves.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-29
A CARD OF THANKS

Deeply appreciating the kindness and sympathy of the many friends and neigh bors who so kindly rendered their services and assistance in the time of our sudden loss and bereavement, we desire to express to them our sincere thanks and heartfelt appreciation and also to acknowledge the many beautiful flowers, tributes of frag- rance to the loved one gone.
 THEO. STURGEs AND FAMILY.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-29
No GambIina.

Colonel (after severe lecture to cou- ole of men on the evils of gambling)- Seven days confinement to barracks. Sergeant Major-What shall do with this fourpence halfpenny which was picked up from the table, sir? Colo nel-Give them twopenee each and let them toss up for the odd halfpenny.- Pearson's Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-29
The Worlds Remedy

You make no risky experiment. when you use occasionally whenever there is need-the most universally popular home remedy known, ,-Beecham's Pills, which have stood the test of time with absolute suc- cess and their worldwide fame rests securely on proved merit.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-29

an ancestor, and where rest many of her family name, while "Not now, but in the coming years, It may be III the better land, We'll read the meaning of our tears,
 And there, sometime, we'll under
 stand"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
SMOKING HIM OUT.
Officers Plan to Force Lopez to Como
From Mine.

Bingham, Utah. Dec. L-smnuses
were Ighted early today in the Utah
! Apex mine, where Ralph Lopez. des-
perado, is making his last stand with
ali exits to the mine except that Of the
Andy tunnel bratticed and sealed with
mud and with poisonous gases floating
hack into the depths of the workings,
~ was expected the fugitive would
make a break for liberty today.
A large amount Of dynamite Is stored
in the mine. and knowing Lopez could
easily blow out one Of the bulkheads
the seven sheriffs early today station
Cd a dozen deputies at each of the 1S
tnnnel mouths with orders to shoot him
on sight.
The 10000 inhabitants Of this can
von-waIled mining town deep In drifts
Of snow. were waiting in tense excite
ment for the denouement of the man
hunt that already has cost SIX nves-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01

superintendents are holding their con-
vention in Chicago this week. but there
is rumor to the effect that the casualty
companies will take advantage Of this
conference to secure an ofhcial approval
OF their so-called retrenchment plan.
Just what methods OF procedure are
to be worked out by the insurance
heads IL q matter Of conjecture among
Kansas insurance men. although they
anticiate some drastic changes in ex-
listing policies. One OF the plans sug-
gested. however. has been the reduction
Of rates paid to agents.
Should such plan be proposed, It II
probable that the Kansas state officials
will fight the order and perhaps natly
decline to permit its operation In this
state. It 10 argued that the insurance
agent has a hard time landing business
In Kansas since the crop shortage ana
that he IL entitled to al the money he
receives. So II the casualty companies
really want to econom1xe, the Kansas
officials will probably insist that the
retrenchments begin with the high up,
fat salaried officials. Then If further
reductions are absolutely necessary. q
discussion Of the commissions to agents
Will be in order. Dawson and Lewis
Will probably spend the week In Chi
cago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
BAD WEATHER COMING
Stormy and Colder Il Forecast for the
Week.

Washington. Dec. 1.-Another wee,r of
Dad weather Is ahead for the eastern mart
bureau.
''The eastward movement of a disturb
ance now over the lower Arkansas val
iey.' he weekly bulletin says, will result
In the continuance OF the unsettled rainy
weather during the early days of the
week over the eastern half of the coun-
try. with possibly some snow over the ex-
treme northern district. Generally fair
weather VIII follow for day or so after.
but the eastward movement Of another
marked disturbance now over Arizona
VIII probably be attended by rains over
the southern districts from the Rocky
mountains eastward. beginning about
ct the mountains. reaching, the plains
upper lake region about the middle Of the
week and lower lake region and the east
about Thursday or Friday. This disturb
ance win be followed by fair and colder
weather that will reach the central val
eys after the middle Of the week ana the
eastern states by the end of the week.
Temperatures will not be unusually low.
I'm the south and southwest the wealth
er will be generally fair except that rain
10 probable Monday in the South Atlantis
states. It win b somewhat colder in the
central states but the Arizona disturbance
probably Will prevent any frosts OF con-
sequence for several days at least
West OF the Rocky mountains and in
the northwest the weather Will bo gem
orally fair and neither precipitation OF
consequence nor any very low temper
atures are at present indicated"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
KANSAS BANKERS.
They Return From Eastern Meeting
Hopeful OF the Future.

Kansas bankers are cheerful regard-
less OF the short crop year, the pending
currency bill and the tariff and viii
be able to take care of all the legiti-
mate loans necessary in the state. is
the encouraging word which State
Bank Commissioner Charles M. Sawyer
brought home from trip to the half
dozen bankers group meetings. NJ
alarm regarding pending business or
financial conditions was expressed at
the meetings. Sawyer declared.
To be sure the bankers are not over
jubilant. They realize as well as any
one that the short crops of 1913 mean
short bank deposits for q year. They
realize that the tariff may not boost
business and there Is q decided differ
ence OF opinion among many Of the
money lenders as to the virtues or ini-
quities Of the federal currency bill. But
In spite OF 1t all. Sawyer says the bank
ers are hopeful and confident that bus
tness conditions in Kansas will not suf-
fer.
There was more good cheer and hope
and confidence in the meetings than
one would ordinarily expect to find un-
der existing conditions" declared tre
bank commissioner. 'T attended all Of
the six group meetings and at all of
them the sentiment was much the
same. In the northern and western
portions of the state. the wheat looks
fine. weather conditions have been ideal
and the short crops of the present year
are being forgotten in the hopes for
q big crop next year. Really, 1 don't
think business will suffer at all in
Kansas. The bankers feel that they
Will be able to take care of their GUS
toners and that Is mighty good sign
"Of course there is a difference of
opinion as to the currency bill and the
new tariff. but don't anticipate that
these things will seriously affect con-
ditions in this state"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
CONVENE
Annual Meeting OF the National Asso-
citation Called to Order.

Washington, Dec. 1.-The 45th an
nual convention OF the National Amer
fully under way here today with DR..
Anna Howard Shaw presiding over an
assembly of nearly 1000 delegates
from all states Of the United States.
The gavel fell in the women's conven-
ton at the same time that Vice Presi-
dent Marshall and Speaker Clark call
ed to order congress which the suf-
fragists expect to do much for their
cause.
A constitutional amendment extend
ing the ballot to women throughout
the nation is the goal for which a week
Of meetings, speeches and hearings
before committees of congress will
work.
'The women of the south want to
vote" declared Mrs. Pattie Jacobs of
Birmingham. Mrs. Jacobs called her
self IA living refutation of the charge
that has been made in no less a place
than the halls of congress. that the
womanhood of the south does not
want the suffrage"
1T is an Indictment" she said, "of
the southern woman's intelligence
which I resent. Nor is my position
unique. or original or lonely-there
are thousands of US. The women OF
Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee, Ken
lucky, Florida, North Carolina, Ala
bama," she continued, 'in fact in all
luc SOutucTu SldtSS Dire IcdAlzlu8 tAAO
vote is the only honorable. dignified
and sure means of securing recogni-
ton of their aspirations.
Il would not have you infer how
ever, that this great national associa-
ton is composed Of southerners; it
knows no section. In it's ranks are
women following the vision of their
souls from sweat shop and drawing
room, from factory and office, from
school and home; women, who with
long hours and scant pay are yet un-
willing to stand still and let this great
world movement pass them by. Wom-
en- of leisure whose souls burn to
equalize some of the hideous unfair
ness of life; vast army Of women,
awake to the spirit of the age In
which we live. an age vibrant with So
cia1 consciousness.
These women would put a new
Significance into democracy, would In
terpret motherhood afresh. They are
not bound together by social ties.
economic interests, political affiliation
or creed, yet they understand that CO.
herence and oneness in nature and
relations which makes life sweet and
sane.
For forty-five years advocates of
this the capitol city; nine national suf-
frage conventions have been held here
this being the tenth. Each time we
| have met with a warmer welcome and
while we are grateful for the spirit in
| which Washington entertains us, we
know it will not be necessary for us to
come back to you another forty-ffve
years; but we are ready and willing to
| do it, If need be-"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
SAYS SHE KILLED him.
Woman Testffles 1t Her Own Trial for
Murder of Brother-fn-LAw.

Mayfield, KY. Dec. 1.-Two thou
sand persons today heard Miss Nav
Copeland, the pretty joint defendant
In the Turk-Copeland murder trial.
recite to the jury her story Of how she
killed Hugh Atchison, her brother-in-
law, In the latter's home July "a last.
She drove to the Atchison home, she
said. with her sweetheart, Lucien
Turk, who remained. in the buggy
while she went inside to get some
clothing she had left there When she
entered Hugh Atchison. who lay on
the bed, arose with an oath, Miss
Copeland testified, and asked IL she
had divulged the facts of an assault
which she swore he committed on her
a week before, while Mrs. Atchison
was absent from home. She replied
she had not. whereupon. she testified,
Atchison started toward her, but as he
did SO as she fired revolver over her
shoulder. and the bullet struck Atchi-
son In the heart.
Miss Copeland previously said she
had been in possession of the re-
vofver only an hour before the kill
ing. Today she declared she carried
the weapon to the Atchison home In
her belt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
AGED MAN SHOT WIFE
Aimed at. Deputy F7re Marshal
Tragedy on Wlcltfta Streets.

Wichita, Dec. In attempting to
shoot Geo. N. Fowler. q deputy state
fire marshal, today, A. f.. Seaman, "a
years old. shot and seriously wounded
his own wife. Fowler was question
ing Seaman about a flre that de-
stroyed a house Seaman owned when
the latter drew a revolver. Fowler
ran and one of the five bullets Sea-
man fired struck Mrs. seaman. Fow-
Ter, who was uninjured. overpowered
Seaman and turned him over to tho
police. Mrs. Seaman II in a danger
GUS condition.
Harrison Parkman, state fire mar
shal. received telephone communi-
cation from Mr.. Fowler soon after the
shooting. He claims that Fowler had
been sent to Wichita to investigate the
fire which resulted in the damage of
Seaman's house which was found
burning early Friday morning. Fowler
found seven places in the house where
oil soaked rags had been placed on
"stringers" leading from one to an
other.
Fowler went to the scene with Mr..
Seamon and was standing on the
porch, with Seamon in the house,
when Seamon shot his wife. Fowler
broke through the door and Seamon
stopped him by pressing the revolver
against his abdomen. Seaman snap
ped the triggers but the cartridge
failed to explode.
Seamon and his wife were not liv-
ing together. Mr.. Fowler asserts that
Seamon shot his wife and attempted
to shoot Mr.. Fowler. to prevent them
from appearing as witnesses In court.
SeamQn was arrested. Complaints
will be filed in the office Of the county
attorney OF Sedgwickr county, charging
Seamon with assault with intent to
kill and arson
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
The President Left tho Mexi-
can Capital Secretly.
Took = Special Train for Vera
Cruz Sunday.
REPORTED BY RAILROAD men
Investigation Fails to Find Any
Trace Of Him.
President Wilson Seems Salts
fed With the Situation.

Mexico City, Dec. Provisional Pres
fdent Huerta. whose disappearance
from the federal capital gave rise to
many rumors today. returned this af-
ternoon. He had been paying q whit
on a farm in the vicinity.
Mexico City, Dec 1.-Provisional
President Huerta Is reported to have
LETT the federal capital secretly yes
terday morning for Vera Crux travel
ing over the Inter Oceanic railroad.
Tho report originated with railroad
officials who claim to know of Gem
eral Huerta's departure at O'Clock
In the morning on board special
train.
The presence Of Querido Moheno,
the Mexican foreign minister at the
port of Vera Cruz is said to have some
connection with the plan OF Huerta to
leave the country.
Investigation failed to discover any
trace of President Huerta in the fed
eral capital. No official confirmation
OF his departure was obtainable.
Wilson Is Satisfied.
Washington. Dec. President
Wilson observed to callers today that
the Mexican factions seemed to be
running things In q very interesting
way at present and that no develop
ment was contemplated So far an the
United States was concerned. His
visitors believed he had in mind the
increasing number OF constitutionalist
victories and the diminishing of
Huerta's zone Of control.
William Bayard Hale who talked
with General Carranza, tho constitu-
ttonalist chief returned here today and
will see the president late today or to-
pI0H
government continues to be one OF
waiting while the financial blockade
weakens the resources Of the Huerta
regime and the rebels press forward
their vigorous campaign
Marching In Chihuahua.
Juarex. Dec. General francisco
Villas advance army of $500 rebels
City, 225 miles south OF Juarex today
reached a point 63 miles from the
border and there was forced to de-
train because Of the destruction Of the
road. Preparations were made al
once to march to the state capital.
Another train carrying 1000 rebels
was made ready here for the journey
south. General villa said today that
before reaching Chihuahua he expects
to be reinforced by General Manuel
Chao and Juan Cortinas, who were re-
ported advancing from Torreon. Un-
less this movement Is intercepted
Villa said he hoped to rally at least
1000 men to attack the 5000 feder-
ais said to be garrisoned in the capi-
tai.
The last reports from chihuahua
City, which has been under siege for
two weeks, were that the cathedral
had been converted into a fort, breast
works Of sand bags having been built
on the roof which overlooks the sur
rounding country. Entrenchments
sheltering artillery. guard the ap-
proach and 1oopho1es have been made
In the walls Of many houses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
Or. PATTERSON DEAD.
Well Known Worker of G. A. r.
Was Pioneer Of State.

Rexford. Kan, Dec. 1.-Dr. H. G.
Patterson died at his home in this
city Saturday. He had practiced med
icine in the northwest part of the
state for the past thirty years. He
was a veteran OF the Civil war In
1907 he was elected medical director
Of the Kansas State G. A. r., carrying
with it the rank Of colonel. For sew
en- years he has been the only COM
missioned officer of the Civil war liv-
ing in Thomas county. Kansas. Fun
eral services will be conducted by E.
e. Kimbal1 Post No. 4SS, G. A. r.,
at Rexford on Tuesday. Dec. 2.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
KANSANS IN CHICAGO.
state OFFICERS Attend Meeting Of In
surance Men.

Kansas state officials are attending
III. national meeting of casualty In
surance company heads in Chicago this
week and will see to it that no new
rules are written which Will burden
agents doing business in this state
For It Is rumored that in a campaign
Of entrenchnent the casualty companies
plan to reduce the commissions to
agents and not to reduce the salaries
of high up officials
Both Attorney General John s. Daw-
son and Insurance Superintendent Ike
s. Lewis are attending the Chicago
conference. Incidentally the insurance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01
HE WANTS NO help
Mayor of Indianapolis Believes
He Can Handle Strike
Without Calling on the State
for Assistance.

Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. Mayor
Wallace established headquarters at
the police station early today and 81 i'd
he would take personal charge Of the
police department until the strike of
the union teamsters and chauffeurs,
which began at midnight last night. is
settled. He said he had 100 mounted
policemen and 400 patrolmen and ex-
pected to be able to handle the sit
uation without assistance from the
state.
In addition to the extra squad of DO
lice that patrolled the business district
and kept the crowds on the move more
than $50 citizens including some Of the
most prominent business men of In
dtanapolis who were sworn in last night
as special reserve force awaited an
emergency call at Tomlinson hall.
where they had established headuuar-
tiers. Thomas L. Farrell, general or
ganizer OF the union said the strike or
der had been obeyed generally.
Teamsters and their friends were
busy today harassing drivers who ven
tured out with teams. and a large num-
Der OF arrests were made. In several
Instances wagons stopped and while
some of the strikers argued with the
driver, others unhitched the horses be-
fore the police could arrive Several
attempts OF teamsters to congregate in
the downtown business district were
frustrated by mounted police. When
Tor moment they were told to move
on by the mounted officers and il they
did not hurry, the police used their new
long hickory riot clubs freely. Several
were beaten over the head and shoul-
ders but none was seriously injured.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-12-01

council Of five men. one Of whom is
the mayor. The five councilmen will
pass all ordinances and also enforce
them. The executive and administra-
tive powers of the city will be dis
tributed among five departments, pub
lie affairs, accounts and finance, pub
lie safety, streets and public improve
ments and parks and public property.
The mayor will be the superintend-
ent Of public affairs. With the excep-
ton Of Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Scran-
ton and three or four small munich
palities operating under special char
ters, all cities in the state are affect
ed by the new commission law passed
by the last legislature.