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Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
WEST CORkM ALL

The one popular subject of converse. tiun is the storm If last Saturday. The heaviest fall of snow this winter, pre- ceded by a cold wave, has given us 8 practical exhibition of winter as "she used to be-"
 The dance given by the O. E. s. was enjoyed by those there, but was not largely attended.
 Friday night was not so cold, and al- though it threatened to snow, oyer 100 attended the valentine party at Grange Hall. Decorations of hearts, rings and other paper trimmings made the hall at- tractlve, and the various costumes of ghosts, clowns. skeleton, witches, and fancy dress made a gay scene. Some of the men made excellent women; notably a Japanese lady and a tall wuman. Ma jor Puff had the largest hat, while one masker with silly smirk had the To " est crowned hat. In contrast to present. styles the hoop skirts looked very large. Description is impossible. the varions costumes needed to be seen to b. appre- ciated, some of the fancy costumes being very pretty. At the fish pond many tried their luck and obtained prizes. Supper was served in the dining hall and the new kitchen was used for the first time. Many thanks are due MT. Bennett for hls efforts to complete the kitchen in time for use at this social. After supper some indulged in dancing, Mr. Bissell very kindly playing the piano. Receipts about $34. which will net us nice sum with which to start a building fund, so that we may enlarge our hall.
 Mss Lillian Amundsen of Lime Rock was with her aunt, Miss Ellen Cochrane, last week.
 Monday Miss Josephine Cochrane gave 6 valentine party to celebrate her eighth birthday.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
LIME ROCK.

R. N. Cochrane took advantage of the parcels post Saturday to supply all of his customers with their over Sunday meat.
 Miss Alice Fenton returned home Tuesday.
 MT. Kenney is the new 5ookkeeper at Borden's.
 There was 8 dance at Willis Potter's, Tuesday night.
 Will Tallerday and George Carley kept the road open all day Saturday from the station to the village.
 John Vosburgh, who has lived on the Robbins farm for a number of years, will work the John Owen farm the com ing year.
 0. B. Haviland, Borden's bookkeeper during the past year, has been trans ferred from here to Pinebush, N. T., where he will have charge of the bacteria plant at that place. MT. Hayi. land will spend week or more at his home in Pittsfeld before assuming his new duties.
 Samuel Reel, of Canaan, was in town Monday.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
BACON'S FUNERAL
 IS HELD IN SENATE
Final Tribute to Deceased -niGeofgiao LaWmaksr.
NOe.SPEECHES OF EULOGY

-9T A'ER rsfttT|
 No Flowers, Except One Design, Trib-
 utslof. Senate Itself, Which Rested on
 coffin-5ody on Way. to Atlanta
 c6bsrssszAppoints Party to Accom-
 pany Remains.
 Funeral services for the late Senator Augustus O. Bacon of Georgia were held in the senate chamber. There were no speeches of eulogy, no music and no flowers, except one design-the trib- ute of the senate itself-which rested on the coffin. The ceremonies were inn lpressive in their simplicity in view of the place in which they were held and the dignity of those assembled.
 Two hours before the body was talk en into the senate chamber it lay in the adjoining marble room. The pub He was excluded. When the body was taken into the senate chamber 1t was placed upon the draped bier directly in front of the vice presidents desk.
 When Vice President Marshall walk ed slowly to. his seat and called the senate to order the short and simple services began. The Rev. Forrest J. Prettyman, chaplain of the senate. of fered prayer.
 Members of the capitol police force bore the body back to the marble room. where 1t remained until escorted to the railway station for the journey to At lanta, wIiere it will lie in state at the Georgia capitol until taken to Macon for interment.
 The funeral party to accompany the body south includes the committee ap pointed by the two houses of congress, Sergeant at Arms Higgins, the secre- tary of the senate, Senators Smith of Georgia, Tillman, Overman, Chiffon, Fletcher, Pomerene, Thomas, O'Gor- man, Vardaman, Gallinger, Root, Mel son, Brandegee and Page; Representa- tivesG Ferris, Willis, Mann, Payne. Gardner, Anthony, Dyer and Prouty. together with the Georgia delegation, including Representatives Edwards, Park, Crisp, Adamson,y Howard, Bart lett4 z Lee, Tribble, Bell, Chadwick Walker and Hughes.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

There was no meeting here last Sun. day on account of bad travelling.
 Next Sunday is community Sunday in South Canaan and Falls Village. Every body go to church. We would like to see the churches filled once more. The hours for service are 1:30 D. m. South Canaan; 10:30 a. m. Falls Village Con. gregational and Methodist and a. m. for the Catholic.
 OlIn Pendleton is spending a few days out of town.
 Lyle Loverin has been working for M. H. Dean.
 Charles Whitford is visiting hls broth CT, Frank Nichols.
 The chimney on George Judd's house took fire last Saturday night which caused much excitement. but with the help of the Huntsville fire brigade the fire was put out.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
Hand to Mouth.

Are you getting accustomed to New York;" asked the talkative grocer.
 By degrees" said the woman. "I think I like 1t little better than did at first. But how did you know that we had just moved to town? never told you"
 No, you never told me. but the way you bought groceries did. You bought in such large quantities. This showed that you had just come from some place where people had plenty of store room and so bought groceries by the box and barrel instead of by the pound. But see you are getting used to keeping house on two kitchen shelves and are buying in driblets. like all New Workers. New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
Highland Linen

has shown that a writing paper need not be expensive to be in perfect taste. A great deal less would be heard about "The Lost Art of Letter Writing" if more people realized the value of dis tinctive stationery. A letter on poor paper is an injustice to it's author, but a good paper is in itself splendid start to letter.
 Now that Highland Linen is available no one need experience the unpleasant sensation of send ing a letter that is unworthy. A call at our store today will enable you to enjoy the luxury of making your next letter a well-appearing messenger that will represent you properly.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
LUKE LEA HAS MUMPS.

All Senators Test Themselves With
 Pickles and Other Sour Things.
 Pickles and other sour articles of food were in great demand at the capi- tol, where senators with blanched faces were testing" out for the humps.
 The humps scare was brought about by Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee be- ing stricken with this infantile disease. The entire senate, including Vice Pres ident Marshall. has been exposed to the uncomfortable malady. News of Senator Lea's misfortune became known when he was unable to attend and press the Louisville and Nashville resolution. of which he is author.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
SIMS BACKS ADMINISTRATION,

Tennessee Representative Advocate of
 Repeal of Canal Toll Act.
 The fight over the question of re- pealing the toll features of the present Panama canal bill will be waged bit. terly in congress.
 Thetus W. Sims of Tennessee, mem, Der of the house commerce committee, and strong supporter of the admins. tration's policies. is doing all in his power to bring about the repeal of the objectionable feature of the measure Tn this he has the support of President Wilson.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
SIXTY HURT IN WRECK.
Five May Die as Result of Collision on
 Frisco Road.

FlVe May Die as Result of Collision on
 Frisco Road.
 Eight persons were seriously injured and nearly fifty hurt in the collision which occurred at Nichols Junction. four miles west of Springfield, Mo-, be- tween two passenger trains on the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad.
 Both trains-No. 8, bound from Jop- lin and the west to Springfield, and No. 1O4, bound from Springfield to Kansas City-were proceeding slowly when the accident occurred, and the crew of each train disclaims blame for the wreck.
 No. 8 struck No. 104 sidewise as the latter was leaving the switch. hurling the locomotive and baggage car of the Kansas City train off the track and its chair car and sleeper down a twelve foot embankment.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
NATHAN F. BRYAN.

Bryan of Florida, is now pending in the house, and it's chances of becom- ing law are considered good. The measure has already passed the senate
 Under the terms of the bill there would be six vice admirals, stationed in six corners of the globe, and their powers would rank second to those of admiral
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
Railroads Must Wait

The proposed per cent freight rate advance by eastern railroads. sus- pended by the interstate commerce commission until March 15, pending Investigation, was again suspended by the commission until Sept 12.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
NEW HAVEN INQUIRY PLANS
Four Other Roads Named as Respond
 ents by Conimerces Board.

Formel orders for investigation of financial transactionsy of the New York, New Haven and Hartford, issued by the interstate commerce commission as a result of'aasenates resolution. named the following roads in addition to the New Haven as respondents: Boston and Maine. Maine Central, Central New England and New York, Ontario and Western.
 The place and date of hearing have not-been set. In the meantime, says the commissions order. the investiga- tion will be carried on "by such other means and methods as may be deemed appropriate"
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
WILSON MEETS HIS CABINET,

Returns to His Desk and Denies He < Opposes Alaska Railroad Bill.
 aPresident Wilson returned to his desk and held cabinet meeting. His cold practically had left him, although he still was pale from the effects of his illness.
 Reports that the president is not SUD- porting the Alaska railroad bill were denied emphatically at the White House. It was stated that the presi- dents original position was unchanged and that he was in thorough accord with the main features of tn measure.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
Bill Dispiesses Wilson.

That President Wilson is not satis- fled with the proposed interstate trade commission bill and wants many i'm portant changes made in the measure has developed.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-19
Losses bv Floods,

The flood damage in the United States is estimated at about $1OO,OOO,- 900 annually.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14

and material to construct and com plete an Agriculture Building to be erected at Tucson, Arizona, accord ing to drawings and specifications prepared by Bristow & Lyman, Ar chitectS.
 Drawings and specifications may be seen on or after June 10, 1914, in said architects office, 721 Timken Building, San Diego, Calif., or at the office of R. H. Forbes, Director, Ex' pertinent Station University Of Arl- zona, Tucson, Arizona.
 The bids will be received as fol- lows:
 Bid No. flor the General Con- tract.
 ing and ventilating.
 A bid bond for ten per cent of the amount of the bid must ac- company each bid as a guarantee that the bidder, if successful, will enter into contract and furnish a satisfactory bond to complete the work. the amount of said bid bond to be paid to said Board of Regents, should the bidder fail to execute the contract if awarded to him
 The successful contractor will be required to furnish a good and suf- ficient bond to the Board of Regents of the University of Arizona, condi- toned to the faithful performance of the contract so awarded him. Bids will be received by the said Board of Regents, addressed care of R. H. Forbes, Director Experiment Station, University of Arizona, Tue son, Arizona, up to four o'clock P. NJ, June 25, 1914. at which time they will be opened in public at the office | of the Board of Regents on the University grounds. The said Board of Regents reserves the right to re- ject any or all bids BOARD OF REGENTS, UNIV. OF ARIZONA.
 By C. O. Case, i Secretary
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14

ment required F. O. B. Phoenix
 All bids must be accompanied by certified check for at least five per cent of the amount of the bid, drawn pay able to the state treasurer.
 All bids must be enclosed in sealed envelope plainly marked State High way Contract and addressed to the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona.
 The successful bidder will be re- uuired to enter into a contract with satisfactory sureties, within ten days of notification of award. He will be required to begin work within ten days of date of contract and to complete the bridges within two months.
 Further information, detailed plans, specifications, etc can be obtained at the Office of the State Engineer, Phoe- nix, Arizona
 The Board of Supervisors reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Published by order of the Board ot Supervisors.
 JAMES MILLER, JR. Clerk Board of Supervisors. | (SeaD
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
NOTICE TO BOND BUYERS
SALE OF MESA UNION HIGH

SALE OF MESA UNION HIGH
 SCHOOL BONDS
 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the Board of Supervisors of Mari copa County. in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, until eleven o'clock A M.
 WEDNESDAY, JULY FIRST for the purchase of one hundred fif- ty Q5O Mesa Union High School Bonds, with accrued interest Said Bonds being in denomination of One Thousand Dollars each, amount ing in the aggregate to the sum of One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dol lars (S150,000.0G) and bearing inter est at the rate of six per cent per annum, payable semi annually. Said Bonds to be dated May first, 1914, and payable twenty years from the date thereof Both principal and in terest payable in Gold Coin, Lawful Money of the United States at the office of the Treasurer of Maricopa County, Bonds to be delivered to the purchaser thereof in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Super visors of said Maricopa County. These Bonds are issued under the authority of Title XI, Revised Stat utes of Arizona, 1913
 All bids must be accompanied by certified check upon a National Bank or upon a bank in Arizona. fo, Five Thousand Dollars payable tc the Treasurer of Maricopa County No bid for less than par value anC accrued interest to date of delivery will be received. The checks of un. successful bidders will be returned upon rejection of each bid. Bids al a rate of interest less than si, | (63o) per cent will be considered. The Board expressly reserves thu right to reject any and all bids ol to waive any informality in any bic
 Bids will be opened by said BoarC on Wednesday,, July 1st, 1914. a eleven o'clock A. M, and thereafteI l considered
 ] Bids must be sealed and address ed: James Miller. Jr., Clerk Boart or Supervisors, Phoenix, Arizona, an, marked on outside of envelope Mesa Union High School Bond Pro poSal"
 By order of Board of Supervisors Maricopa County.
 James Miller Jr., 1 Clarlf
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14

bearing interest at the rate of six annually Said Bonds to be dated July first, 1914, and payable twenty years from the date thereof. Both principal and interest payable in Gold Coin, Lawful Money of the United States at the office of the Treasurer of Maricopa County, Bonds to be delivered to the purchaser zona, at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of said Maricopa County.
 These Bonds are issued under the authority of Title XI, Revised Stat utes of Arizona, 1913.
 All bids must be accompanied by a certified check upon a National One Thousand Dollars payable to the Treasurer of Maricopa County. No bid for less than par value and accrued interest to date of delivery will be received The checks of un- successful bidders will be returned upon rejection of each bid Bids at rate of interest less than six (6%o) per cent will be considered.
 The Board expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informality in any bid. Bids will be opened by said Board on Wednesday, July 1st, 1914, at eleven o'clock A. M., and thereafter considered.
 Bids must be sealed and address
 ed: James Miller. Jr, Clerk Board of Supervisors, Phoenix, Arizona and marked on outside of envelope: District Number Three Bond Pro- pOsal."
 By order of Board of Supervisors i Maricopa County.
 JAMES MILLER, Jr., Clerk.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
ORDINANCE NO. g AN ORDINANCE PRESCRIBING THE METHOD OF PROCEDURE FOR THE PASSAGE OF ORDlN- ANCES BY THE COMMIS SSlON OF THE CITY OF PHOENIX,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COM MISSION OF THE CITY OF PHOE- NIX, as follows:
 Sec. l. That all proposed ordin ances shall hereafter be read in full at the meeting of the Commission when introduced, and, if there be TO objection, shall be read a second time by title, and thereupon may be referred to a committee to investi- gate and report at the next meeting, or action thereon may be postponed to the next meeting without referring the same to a committee, as the Commission may determine
 At the next succeeding meeting of the Commission, if such committee shall report thereon, or if action thereon shall not be again deferred by the Commission. the said pro- posed ordinance shall be taken up as unfinished business and again read in full, unless the Commission shall unanimously consent that it may be read by title, and after reading, either in full or by title, shall be placed upon it's final passage.
 Provided, however, that in special or emergency cases any proposed or dinance may be placed upon it's third reading and final passage at the same meeting as first introduced, up- on the unanimous consent of the Commission being first had and ob- tained.
 Sec 9 This ordinance shall be in effect from and after it's passage, and shall be published as required by the city charter.
 Passed by the Commission of the City of Phoenix this third day of June, 1914.
 GEO. U. YOUNG, Attest: Mayor.
 FRANK THOMAS,
 City Clerk
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
PROPOSALS FOR MARlCOPA
 COUNTY BRIDGES Office of Board of Supervisors of Mari copa County, Phoenix, Arizona.

June IIl1, 1914. Sealed proposals will be received at the Office of the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, at Phoenix, Ari- zOna, until 12:00 M, Monday, July 13, 1914, for furnishing all necessary ma terials, equipment, tools, etc. and all labor necessary for the construction of a reinforced concrete bridge across the Salt River Valley Canal on the Phoe- Tempe Highway, having a twenty two (22) foot clear span; and also d reinforced concrete bridge across the Maricopa Canal on the Phoenix, Tempe Highway having a twenty-five (25) foot clear span.
 State of Arizona will furnish steel reinforcement required F. o. B. Phoe- nix;
 State of Arizona will furnish the cc-
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BOND BUYERS SALE OF DISTRICT. NUMBER

SIXTY-SIX
 SCHOOL BONDS
 Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the office of the Board of Supervisors of Mar icopa County, in the city of Phoe- nix, Arizona, until eleven o'clock A. M
 WEDNESDAY JULY FIRST
 1914
 for the purchase of ten 00) District Number Sixty-Six School Bonds. with accrued interest Said Bonds being in denomination of One Thou sand Dollars each, amounting in the aggregate to the sum of Ten Thou sand Dollars (s10,000.0O) and bear ing interest at the rate of five and ne-half per cent per annum. pay able semi annually Said Bonds to be dated July first 1914, and pay able twenty years from the date thereof. Both principal and inter est payable in Gold Coin, Lawful Money of the United States at the office of tEe Treasurer of Maricopa County, Bonds to be delivered to the purchaser thereof in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of said MalicOpa County. These Bonds are issued under the authority of Title XI., Revised Stat utes of Arizona, 1913. All bids must be accompanied by a certified check upon a National Bank or upon a bank in Arizona, for One Thousand Dollars payable to the Treasurer of Maricopa County. No bid for less than par value and accrued interest to date of delivery will be received. The cheeks of ! unsuccessful bidders will be re- turned upon rejection of each bid Bids at a rate of interest less than ] five and one-half (5R%) per cent will be considered.
 The Board expressly reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informality in any bid. i Bids will be opened by said Board on Wednesday, July 1st, 1914, at eleven o'clock A. M. and thereafter considered 1 Bids must be sealed and address ed: James Miller, Jr, Clerk Board 1 of Supervisors, Phoenix, Arizona, and i marked on outside of envelope: Dis trict Number Sixty-Six Bond Pro posal."
 By order of Board of Supervisors | MarlcOpa County.
 1 James Miller, Jr, l Clerk
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14

A. Rustem Bey, new Turkish am bassador to the United States, has arrived in Washington and will as- sume charge of the embassy at once: He is at present quartered at a hotel and is awaiting favorable oppor- tunity to present his credentials to the president.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
AUTOS TO HIRE

ALL ABOARD FOR RIVERSIDE PARK-Don't wear yourself out wait
 ing for car. Organize a party of fiv to leave from any one point and we will call with auto and take you to the park or any place of amusement in the city for 10c each. Phone 439, tell us how many want to go; , autos on hand. bm
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
PUBLIC ACCOUNT

c. P. Lee, Successor to Lee & Plunkett, 309 National Bank of Ari- zona Building, Accounting, Auditing, Systematizing. Will open and Close Books of Account and make up Analy- tical statements and reports. If
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14

THE BEST Auto service at your command. Meet all trains Parties to all points of interest Lowest pos- sible rates. Phone 1288 Baum's Billiard Parlors 6-bb
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14

CLEANING AND PRESSING
 ONE DOLLAR TO CLEAN and press gents clothes by practical all- round tailor. 116 N. Center St. If
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
NOTICE TO BOND BUYERS
SALE OF DISTRICT NUMBER

SALE OF DISTRICT NUMBER
 THREE SCHOOL BONDS
 Notice is hereby given that sealed the Board of Supervisors of Mari copa County, in the city of Phoenix, Arizona, until eleven o'clock A. M.
 WEDNESDAY JULY FIRST
 1914
 for the purchase of thirty (30) Dis trict Number Three School Bonds, with accrued interest. Said Bonds being in denomination of One Thou sand Dollars each, amounting in the aggregate to the sum of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00) and
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
Undertaking and Embalming

EASTERLING & WHITNEY-Un- dertakers and Embalmers. 213 West Washington St, Phoenix, Arizona. tf
 MOHN, DRISCOLL & MAUS-Un- dertakers, Embalmers and Funeral Di- rectors, 311 N. 1st Ave. If
 UNDERTAKERS-M & McClel- Ian; lady assistant, auto hearse. 329 West Adams St. Phone sol. tf
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
NOTICE TO BUILDERS AND CON-
 TRACTORS

The Board of Regents of the Uni versity of Arizona invites sealed pro- posals for the furnishing of all labor
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14

WATCH FOR THE NEW CHASE TRUCKS.-( Advertisement
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14

LET YOUR MOVE BE OUR MOVE. CHAMBERS TRANSFER co. PHONE 122S427. 26 S. END AVE. OPP. COURT HOUSE. If
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
LANDscAPING 6 oRcHARDIsT

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 ~ORCHARDIST AND LANDSCAPE Gardner-Orchards pruned or cared for. Landscape plans and estimates furnished. H. E. Butterfield, Glendale, Route l. 6-gs
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
CARPET CLEANERS

CARPET CLEANERS CARPETS CLEANED - TelephonS 733. Electric Carpet Cleaners. II
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
Typewriters

REMINGTON TYPEWRITER CO., 35 East Adams: Overland s70. t.
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14
ICE CREAM

VELVET ICE CREAM, 25 cts. quart at factory or packed and delivered 65 cts half gal, s12O gal Factory 3rd and Madison. Phone 697 If
Arizona republican., 1914-06-14

$10 REWARD for the arrest and conviction of anyone stealing the Ari- zona Republican from the front yards of any of our subscribers
 THE ARIZONA REPUBLICAN.