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Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
Con.

We read that since women have voted in California both the tax rate and the divorce rate have increased. This is just what might have been expected 1t is what the. Antis have prophesied would happen in Connecticut if this state should ever be so unwise and so unjust as to force suffrage on its women. There are two reasons for higher taxes in the suffrage states. One is that you can't increase the number of votes without also increasing the expense of Government. The second reason is that the socialist women are the ones who really want the ballot and actually make use of it, and they have little consideration for the rights and feelings of property owners. AS to the question of divorce, one has only to remember that Suffrage and Feminism go hand in hand, and that Feminism is the modern name of "free love" to under stand why divorce is on the increase in a suffrage state like California. Suf- frage has been forced upon several of our Western States through the efforts of the Socialists, the l. w. Ws, and the Mormons Hardly a week passes that we do not read something which shows that 'Votes for Women is doing harm, not good, in the suffrage states. Let Connecticut learn wisdom from the mistakes and misfortunes of her Vest ern sisters Press Chairman.
 Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
FriehtfuI Prospect.

' In the days of the Pharaohs-no less than in the days of the Roman empire woman was on plane of equality with man. There is thus, perhaps nothing exorbitant now in her demand for the vote. She is only asking for g little of her own back.
 Sir Gaston Maspero has unearthed some Pharaonic papyri which throw an interesting light on the Pharaonic consideration of woman and marriage.
 In those days mankind evidently fav. ored a kind of trial marriage, and this marriage woman entered on terms of perfect equality or even, perhaps on terms of superiority.
 This was the usual Pharaonic mar. riage contract, deciphered by Sir Gaston Maspero:
 "Thou takest me to be thy wife and thou givest unto me a dowry. If il is so hap that tire of thee or that l cast my eyes on another than thee, will return unto thee part of thy dowry and will go where good seemeth unto me-"
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT
Large Audience Hears Ladies' Chorus
 Sing Christmas Cantata.


 The rendering Cf the two part can- tata, Echoes of Bethlehem" by d ladies' chorus of 20 voices, at the Methodist church, Sunday evening, was credit to the musical interpreta- ton of Mrs. F. H. Lee and Mrs. E. H. Burns, under whose direction it was given, and was enjoyed by large audi ence. The chorus was well balanced, the attacks were snappy and every number enlivened with a gracefulness and charm especially pleasing to the hearers. The tone colorirg was good and the tempo appropriate to the sea- son. t.
 The soloists were Mrs. E. H. Burns, Mrs. Gilbert Brewer, Ms. William Beebe, Miss Mildred Creevey, Miss Myra Lawton, Miss Clara Merchant and Miss Gladys DeHart, all of whom sang we'll and 1t was difficult to deter mine to whom belonged the garlands of Special mention must be made of the sextette, portions of which were unaccompanied. Other ladies in the chorus were Mrs. L.. H. Travis, Mrs. Mary Pusey, Mrs. l.. A. Caldwell, Mrs. E. A. Creevey, Mrs. Cam, Mrs. John Nicoll, Mrs. Frank Stevens, Miss Cath. crime Roraback, Miss H. len Osborne. Miss Edith Green and Miss Ebba Lin dell. Atf.i sf
 Mrs. F. H. Lee was at u Q organ and was most satisfactory in be tn ber vol untaries and accompanimeIts.
 y. rftya. -sgEe J. B. R.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
MAY BE NO BANQUET
President HoIsapple Reelected Head
 of Canaan B. M. A.

The annual meeting and election of officers of the Canaan Business Mems Association was held Thursday even. ing, in Odd Fellows Hall.
 After the reading of the minutes by Secretary N. Watson Hardenbergh, tue subject of the fifth annual banquet was brought up. MT. Hardenbergh, as chairman of the banquet committee, reported that the committee had had a conference. with Landlord Baker, of the Hotel Canfield, who informed them that it was reasonably certain that the repairs on the hotel would, not be com. pleted in time to hold the banquet on the third Thursday in January, as usual, and he was not sure it would be ready in February. In view of the un- certainty as to date, the banquet ar. still, and President Holsapple decided to continue the committee until the regular January meeting.1-~' '"'
 Inasmuch as Lent begins on Feb. ruary IT, and there is no satisfactory assurance that the hotel will be in read. mess before that date, and as Lent will not end until early in April, or after the banquet season is over, the question whether the annual banquet will be had at all, this season, seems to be in doubt. As matter of fact proposi. ton has been! discussed, to abandon the banquet for thls season, and sub- stitute midsummer automobile run to some point from 30 to 50 miles dis. tant, with dinner at the other end oi the run-an experience that has proved popular with other Associations.
 After the routine business, President Holsapple announced that the election of officers was next in order. The fol lowing directors were elected:
 Joseph l.. Parsons, chairman; Rev, E. Q. Gillette, John Rodemeyer, A. w Holsapple, E. 0. Kinney, H. W. Strayer ". A. Wright. E se
 These directors, in accordance witt the bylaws, then assembled and elected the officers for the ensuing year, as fol lows: ....
 President, A. w., Holsapple; vice president Joseph l.. Parsons; secre tary. N. W. Hardehbergh; treasurer, Allyn Fuller. ,"-.. r.I.a.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
EUGENE WILLIAMS LOSES
Sues for Wages as Manager of Lester's Restaurant.

The case of Eugene Williams vs. Harry T. Lester, for wages alleged to be due, was concluded before Justice George w. Ford, Tuesday forenoon ill favor ot-r4ie defendant. The case had attracted considerable local attention, ald tile triul, which began on Saturday, was largely attended.
 Attorney J. Clinton Roraback ap. peared as counsel for Williams aud l.. J. Nickerson, of West Cornwall, for Lester. ..
 Williams testified that he had entered the employ of Lester on October l2, as manager of his restauranr in the Whit ford building, at S10 week and board :; that he had received no money com ensation up to the time he left, Dec. 5, after eight weeks work; that on the latter date he received $20, and. de- doclng $5 for half week of lost time, he considered that Lester owed him $55 balance. #..
 Lester testified that he had paid Will Hams at various times, $10 or more at a time, and that the final payment of SEQ on Dec. balanced the amount He said Williams had refused to give him receipt for even the SEQ which he admitted he had received. Mrs Lester testified, in the main, in corro boration of her husband s testimony.
 The case was continued from Satur- day to Tuesday morning, when it was completed by the making of arguments by counsel.
 Justice Ford, in rendering decision said he was unable to form satisfactory judgment from the confusing evidence, which showed glaring discrepancies and contradictions. but he was bound to give his decision in favor of the de- fendant, on the ground that Williams, in refusing to give a receipt for the amount of $20 he, had received on Dec. 5. forfeited all legal claim to any fur ther compensation,
 Counsel for plaintiff asked for five days in which to make his request for an appeal from the decission.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
COMMUNITY SUNDAY,
First Sunday m January Again to be
 ,.,s. "Everybody-at-Church Day."

,.,., EverYbodY-at-Church Day."
 n Committees representing the Brother hoods of the three Protestant churches in the village met Sunday afternoon at the Methodist parsonage to discuss the subject of again observing Community Sunday in Canaan. The East Canaan church was not represented at this meet ing but they have their committee who are to work that village in hearty CO., operation with the general committee of this village. It was the unan nous opinion of the men that it was good thing and had had results in dn in- creased attendance in the churches. It was voted to conduct the campaign in the same manner as last year, show window car's to be printed, cards of invitation to be printed and distributed from house to house by committees of three-one from each church. 1t was voted that the pastors, with MT. May lott as chairman, act as printing com mittee. The village was divided into three districts and committees were ap- pointed as follows to distribute the in- vitations: East district, Allyn Fuller chairman; Victor Coe and Oliver Car ter; Middle district, Watson Harden bergh, chairman; W. N, .Beebe and w. J. Hatmaker; West district, Henry Scutt, chairman; O. A. Beaujon and G. H. Trieschmann.
 It was the opinion of the committees that there, should be more effective "Follow-up- campaign" and that com munity Sunday should not be merely a red-letter day for the churches but that it should inaugurate movement for more regular attendance at the church services.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
Big p. O. Business.

The last week has been rushing one at the postoffce, and there has been little time for rest, for the staff. Post master Roberts kept the office open for an hour in the forenoon and an hour in the afternoon, last Sunday. to accommo- date those wishing to post packages, and many ayailed themselves of the opportunity. The distributing room has been literally "cluttered up" with parcel post mail, arriving and depart ing, and an average of forty large sacks of mail each day, for the last week, has been received, and about the same quantity despatched. And that has meant work for the postmaster and the young ladies of the force.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
CHRIST CHuRcH's 70 YEARS
Interesting Publication Issued by Rev,
 G Arthur B. Crichton, A

Interesting Publication. Issued by Rev,
 | Arthur B. Crichton, $s
 A bright, wsll edited and helpful new publication, for CanaAn, Is tie Monthly Messcnger. issued by Rev. Arthur B. Crichtoa, rector Of Christ Churu4l, the ,Ails5 nuniber of which Is fer the current nlolttll of DsceAaber. By means of it the rbcttr announces that he hopes to be able 10 "speak t every lmeinber of the parish at the sann time,p which is ''nog por7ibie on ans one Sunday, but is possiB 6 through tn. printed page. !" ( It cuns aims various church announcements a. d interesting church news of interest r. every mem- ber Of special interest is the follow. ing: o,af i..' -S1 ses
 a"We are planning to celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the organiza. tien of the parish and tl,e building oi the church, by big pa ish gathering on Friday evening, Jan 15. Our hope is7 to bring all our people together or tlat night as one large fanaily. Further particulars will be annol need later.
 The Messenger aunoul ces that at the Union Brotherhood su, per- when the Christ Church Brotherhood will enter tain the other three brutherhoods in tht parish House, January 8, one of the speakers will be Rev. FloydS. Kenyon, of West Haven, who will give an illus trated lecture on his travels in Egypt and Palestine.
 The newly elected officers of the Christ Church Brotherhood are: Presi- dent, Rev. Arthur B. Crichton; vice president, N. w., Har1enbergh; Score tary, Norman Moore; treasurer, Victor M. Coe. -s
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
GRAvES'S WINDFALL
Representatiye-elect Graves Receives S4 4,OOO From Grandfather's Estate.

$4 1000 From Grandfather's Estate.
 The Oh istmas joy of Representative elect John H. Graves will be none the less joyful because of the tidings he has just received from England, the land of ,his anoestors-that the further sum of about $4 ,O00 awaits his demand, being the final instalment of his inheritance from his grandfather's brother, John H. Graves, a wealthy producer of dye stuffs, to whose estate John was one of the heirs. He received the first pay neut, $5, 900 last spring, and the pres ent instalment is due in final settle ment.
 In addition to this and the money al- ready received. MT. Graves is to be one )f the beneffciaries of trust fund held by another brother of his grandfather, which will bring him about $5, 900 on the death of the trustee, who is now more than 80 years old.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
Whiting-Ha anlon.

MT. Frank A. Whiting, the popular foreman of Canaan Hose Co.,, and Miss Margaret Hanlon, were quietly married in Pilgrim church yesterday noon by Rev. E. O. Gillette. There was no public wedding, the. couple being at tended only by Miss Helen Hanlon, sister of the bride, and MT. Vernon Smith, of Ashley Falls .Mr. and Mrs. Whiting. departed on the afternoon train for short wedding tour.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
RAILROAD INFRINGEMENT
Canaan Station Clerical Force Gets a
 General Shuffling Up.

Sanaan Staton Clerieal Force Gets ga
 General Shuffling Up.
 The retrenchment wave on the New Haven system has reached the BerkshirVr' division and Canaan, and the Unions depot force has undergone general re- organization of the clerical staff. Harry Holt, clerk in the station agents office is laid off, his place being filled by George Heffernan, transferred from the, ticket office. Victor Coe, telegrapEz. operator, has charge of the ticket office. in addition to his duties as telegrapher-
 At Lime Rock, the agent has been laid off. and his duties are assumed by Louis Davis in addition to his duties ans assistant 10 his father, Station Agent A s. Davis, at Falls Village.
 This shortening of the help, it izs stated, is made advisable by the ligfrt- ness of business on the division. Tbc- new arrangement went into effect l&ss- Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
A Wise Hen.

If the Millerton Telegram Editor is to be relied upon, there is hen in that town which is wonderous wise. When ever her owner is little late in feed ing the flock she hops the fence, runs up near the back door and announces that she has laid an egg. That is lie, of course, but it brings out the owner and he recalls that he hasn't fed the hens yet.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
Rev. Goddard's Report.

Rev. John Calvin Goddard, president of the Salisbury chorus presented his report, sparkling with Goddardisms, in this characteristic fashion:
 During the year past, the Salisbury choir has maintained harmonious rela-
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24

Kicker-''There are plenty of books telling how to save life while waiting for the doctor. "
 Bocker-"Yes. What we need is one telling the young doctor how to have life while waiting for the patient. "- Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24

My dear, these are excellent cigars, but they are awfully strong"
 ''Yes; I got the strongest I could find. They won't break so easily in your pocket. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24
"Tough luck Jipson had. |"

"What happened ?'
 "In order to keep his cook he told her she might have the use of his tour ing car two afternoons a week. "
 Well ?''
 "Yesterday she eloped with the chauffeur. ''-Birmingham Age Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1914-12-24

Teacher-"Thirty eggs at 55 cents a dozen is what ?''
 Pupil-"It's outrageous, sir. "-Bos- ton Transcript.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-17
PETITION To
THE CHILDREN
Of HAWAII

In the name Of the Christ child who
was born nearly 1000 years ago to
bring love and peace to al the world,
we ask ali tue children of Hawaii to
make contributions on or before Sat
|ur1ay. Oct "a, for Christmas cheer n
the children OF the war zone. Sug-
gesting that the teachers in the
schools explain the object OF this mis-
sion In such manner as to arouse
the sympathy and prayers Of the chill
dren. We ask the clergymen over the
churches of Hawaii irrespective Of de-
nomination. creed or race. who arelin
sympathy with this movement to APP
point Sunday. October 25th. as the
day for the Sunday schools to set
aside their regular Offering for this
mission, suggesting that announce
ments tc that effect be made the pre-
ceding Sunday.
COMMITTEES: Mrs Walter Z. Emory.
Mrs. Chas. NJ v. Forster, Mrs. J. w.
Caldwell, Mrs. G. NJ. Cooke, Jr., Miss
M. AZ. Cation, treasurer.
The, above committee win receive
contributors and boxes plainly
marked win be placed in Benson
Smith & Co, Chambers Drug Co., Hol-
lister Drug Co Adv.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-17

An important convention Is that Of
the association Of sugar mill engi-
neers. an integral part Of the Hawai-
ian Engineering Association, which
begins TO assemble today. This after
neon there win be an informal prelim.
mary conference of members then In
town, on the roof garden OF the Alex
apder Young hotel, to talk over the
program. which was printed In full In
Thursdays issue Of the Star Bulletin.
While the proceedings Of the con-
yention viii be highly technical. gar
nisled with all sorts Of drawings and
diasrams Of mill deyiceS hence win
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-17
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-17
BIG ISLAND Is
PLANNING FOR
new CEMETERY

Especial STAR Bulletin correspondencel
HILo, Hawaii, oct. 1.-THE Hilo
Board Of Trade has approved site
mauka Of the railway track in the Alae
tract about two miles out Of town and
On the way to Honoiii gnlch, as the
location for a municipal cemetery. AT
Its meeting last Tuesday the Board
accepted the suggestion Of its presi-
dent, d. e. Metzger, and the secretary
was instructed q notify Land COM
missioner ], d. Tucker that this site
would be preferred as q burial ground,
It's size TO depend upon requirements
HOS need of bprying ground Is
imperative and has been recognized
Tor many months, but until now no
site could be agreed upon as satisfac-
tory Chief Sanitary Inspector D. s.
Bowman called the attention Of the
board Tuesday to the fact that there
Is room for only six more graves in
Homelanf cemetery. and that unless
a new plot were chosen Immediately
the undertakers would find themselves
possessed of an Increasing number of
cadavers with no place to put them.
Inspector Bowman recommended
Alae tract, q plat lying between the
railway tract and the government
road and containing about ten acres.
After some discussion this site was
rejected by the board It belongs to
Bishop & Company and would have
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-17

not possesss great popular interest,
they are bound TO be OF signal import.
ance to the sugar industry. There is
no doubt that great deal of the
worldfamcd advancement of Hawaii
in sugar production is due to the In
telligent study and experimentation OF
the quiet men who direct the mechan-
ical operations In the factory.
Regular sessions twice daily will be
held on Monday and Tuesday, the as
scciaticsi to conclude its foregathering
and fraternization with banquet and
vaudeville at the Young on Tuesday
night, Each day there VIII be excur-
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stems to industrial establishments and
joints of scenic interest In town and
country. r. Renton HIND is chairman
CT the association and the entertain
ncnt COMMITTEES for the Convention is
composed Of Hsr. Waldron, Charles Al.
Horswsa. Ed Towse. H. T. Carr and ].
G. Plankinton.
The following delegates arrived this
morning. b. Al. Simple. Hutchinson
plantation; George Duncan, olaa; j.
Wyllie, Pepeekeo; W. Wyliie. onomea;
]. E. Kennedy iIaKaiua; NJ. Y. Joauen,
Laupaheehoe; H. Hefhe, Kaiwiki; j.
$, As cushinghanl Paauilo; r. r.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-10-17
6 AMELIA N. Z. SMITH
OPPOSES FRONTAGE TAX

4 protest signed Amelia NJ. L.
Smith against the proposed frontage
tax plan for improvements In the Ma
noa district was read at the meeting
of the board of supervisors yesterda1.
The letter says:
Having heard that q small minor
ity of property owners of Manoa have
asked you for frontage tax hereby
strenuously protest against this tax,
being one of the majority Of property
owners opposed to the same. Ny lot
is at the corner of Kamehameha ave-
nue. and Beckwith street. This tax
viii mean serious financial embarrass-
ment to the many
a broad smile passed around among
the supervisors as the meaning Of the
Communication became clear. They
tcck occasion to warn the writer. how
ever, authorizing the clerk to call her
attention to little clause in the law
which says protests shall be sworn to
before a notary public before being
presented to the board However, the
letter was accepted and win be con-
sidered.
The Manoa frontage tax question
lust now is in the hands of Lester
Petrie. chairman of the road commit
tee. who is authorized to make care
full investigation, determine il posi-
bic Just how widespread the demand
for the tax is, and make such other
preliminary arrangements as may be
deemed necessary before q public
hearing is called on the subject.
"A request from f. Sawamura for the
use Of Kapiolani park On Sunday, oc-
tober %. by two Japanese aviators
who desire to give exhibition flights
from these grounds, was referred to
the road and parks committee with
instructions to report back at the
meeting next Tuesday noon.
Harry M1rray's request for an
amusement concession ct AaIa ParI,
was referred 70 Deputy City and Coun.
|ty Attorney Weaver, f6r al opinion
whether It IS within the boards power
70 grant temporary Or pernanen'
concession On any public park ground
4 IS understood Murray wants % b.
stall merry -go-round. and Tor tie
llse of this space Is willing to pay tie
city and county on either dat rental
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Beckett. Kukaia; T. Murray. Paauhau;
r. G. McIlenzie. Paauhau; 9. w
Craik, Honokaa; w. Napier. Multi: ]
II. w. Carmichael. Kohala; w. Austin
Union mill; ]. Russell. Hawi. G. Cow
an, Waikiki; H. McCubbin. Pioneer;
]. Chalmers, Hama; H. X. Schofeld,
Kona; Mr. Marine. .0laa; Mr.. Milnee,
olaa; j. Grieye. Hilo.
The program as previously an
ncunced viii be deyiated from in one
particular, namely, the. baseball game
this afternoon has been called on and
thcse delegates In the city today are
requested to attend the football game
at Alexander field