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Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
NEW HAvEN'S MAINTENANCE
More Ties Laid and More Money Paid
 to Local Producers.

Mofe ites Laio ana wore Monef Faiu
 to Local Producers.
 ff More new ties and more new rail were laid on the New Havens lines in the fiscal year ending June 30th than any year of the past decade. Compared with the previous year the number of new ties and the amount of new rail laid showed an increase of 14 per cent. i, despite slight decrease in the road and track milage maintained.
 Laying railroad ties is a familiar spectacle to many along railroad s right of way, but few people have any idea how many ties railroad requires in year to keep its track in good con- dition. On the New Haven the num- Der of new ties last year reached the record figure of 2,O6O, 485. If laid end to end these ties would have sufficed to stretch across the continent. Placed all together in pile they would have represented over $500, 900 cubic feet, of lumber. In 1918, 1,814, 190 new ties were laid and in 1912, 1,493, 786.
 An interesting fact in connection with this consumption of timber for tie purposes is that 79 per cent. of the amount expended by the New Haven for railroad ties last year went for ties produced along the lines of the road. The percentage of native ties used on the New Haven is unusually high for 8 railroad in this part of the country.
 The amount of railroad income which in year finds its way back to the people this manner is considerable. Figures of the roads purchasing depart ment show that last year out of $1, 758, 023 spent for ties of all kinds thers was thus distributed along the com pany's lines the sum of $1,374, 160 This money went to farmers and own. CTS of small woodlots as we'll as to loca. lumber companies, payments for tiet running all the way from SIP to $10, 900. Figures compiled by the maintenance department of the road show that 25,, 783 tons of new rail were laid last year an increase of 8, l73 over the previous year. Seventy-two per cent. of the l new rail laid was 100 lb. rail. Ir 1 1918, 22, 160 tons of new rail were laid of which 52 per cent. was 100 lb. rail. The 100 lb. pattern is now used on al of the main lines of the system.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
The Hatters' Case.

Attorneys for D. E. Loewe 6 Com pany, hat manufacturers of Danbury, ask the United States supreme court to give early hearings to the so-called Danbury hatters' case in which the firm was awarded $252, 900 damages against some 200 members of the United Matters of North America for boycott injuries. The case, comes up under the Sherman antitrust law and in- wolves the liability of members of a labor union for the acts of their organi- zation. It was begun eleven years ago, since when thirty-four of the defendants have died
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
HOTEL INSURANCE ADJUSTED
Damage Fixed at s5, ,ao5 on Building
 and Contents.

and Contents.
 The last visit of the insurance ad- justers, Monday, resulted in the fixing of damage to the Hotel Canfield in accordance with the appraisal of Con- tractor E. R. Lorraine, of Canaan on behalf of Mrs. Canfield, and Frederick F. Bliss, of Hartford appraiser for the insurance companies. The figures agreed upon were, on the hotel building, $4, ,615; on contents, $690, total of s5.305. It is agreed that this sum will repair the building and restore the furniture, in as good shape as be- fore the fire. The adjustment was made through the agency of Whittlesy 6 Adam, representing the insurance companies interested. .a. .
 1t is understood that immediately on acceptance of the settlement by Mrs. Canield, work on the hotel will be begun and vigorously pushed Ill order that the hotel may be reopened for business at as early u date as possible. It is thought the work may be com pleted in about six weeks. s
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
NEW P0STOFFICE FOR CANAAN ?
Specifications Given in Gall for Bids
 for New Quarters.

Postmaster Roberts is apparently in line to have increased facilities for his business. The postoffice business has increased, of late, to such an extent that more room and more and better equipment are impefatively needed. An official of the Postoffice Department visited the office a couple of weeks ago and looked into the conditions. The result is that the following call for bids for postoffice quarters and equipment is now posted ill the postoffice:
 The undersigned will receive proposi- tions up to and including November 5, 1914. for the furnishing of suitable premises for post office purposes at Ca- naan, Connecticut, under lease for five or ten years from April l, 1915 in accordance with the attached blank form, which, as will be noted, calls for the furnishing of rent, heat, light, water, closets, urinals. safe or vault, and all necessary furniture and equip ment for the proper conduct of said office at stated price per annum.
 There will be needed in this instance:
 Not less than 1000 square feet of floor space.
 Good daylight. Location not too far from business center and within eighty rods of railroad depots are points for general consideration.
 Blank propositions and specifications may be obtained from the postmaster.
 The form of lease may be examined at the post office.
 Diagrams of the rooms offered should be submitted, showing dimensions, windows, etc.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals.
 E. F. Sharp, Post Office Inspector,
 Pittsfield, Mass. October 12, 1914.
 Equipment for the new quarters will include safe, inside dimensions 20, 28 x. 15 inches; roll-top desk, fat-top desk, office chairs, wardrobe, tables, mailing cases, bag racks, dumping tables, clock, bulletin board, sign, storm doors avn ing. window shades, satisfactory toilet facilities iron bars across all windows in the work-room, etc. It includes also no less than 800 call-boxes. 120 small lock boxes, 16 medium sized lock boxes and 12 lock drawers.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
GEORGE |. ABBOTT
Former Resident of Ashdey Fall Dies
 .~a... in Zanesville Ohio. K

Former Resident of Ashdey Fall Dies
 .~a... :. in Zanesville Ohio. K
 George L. Abott, aged 5Oy died Sun day night at his home in Zanesville, Ohio, of tubercular trouble presumably resulting from recent attack of pneu- InOnia.
 He was the youngest of the family of the late William l.. Abbott, who for many years was proprietor of the red grist-mill in Ashley Falls and we'll known. throughout this region. George left this section when young man, locating in Grafton, West Virginia, where he remained few years. While residing in Grafton he married daughter of MT. J. Clarke Gather, of a prominent West Virginia family. Later he moved to Zanesville, Ohio, where he had ever since been engaged in business. Interment was in Zanes- vile. k
 Deceased is survived by his widow, his mother, now residing in Lee, Mass one sister, Mrs. Emma Abbott Ferguson, of Bridgeport, and one brother, Charles, of Lee. He was a communicant o1 Christ church, Canaan, while living here. and was a 32d degree Mason and an Elk
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
GRAVES FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Democratic Caucus Endorses Ford Nzr Justice of Peace.

The democratic caucus for tho num- ination of representative and justipsa of the peace was held in the TOwm Hall, Saturday afternoon at 9:3e o'clock. ...
 The caucus was called to order by George Roger, chairman of the towA committee, who was also nominated fSu chairman of the caucus. l.. q Rhoades was chosen clerk. and tAue business of the meeting was transactsw in jig time, without hitch.
 When nominations for representatiSn were called for, John Graves's nam@ was the only one presented, and ME- Graves was unanimously declared faas choice of the caucus.
 The following were nominated f~ justice of the peace:
 Samuel G. Camp, Charles S Rood. John Rodemeyer, George W. Ford.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
MODEL BAKERY SOLD
Will be Reopened at Once by Otto
 Vogt, of Walden, N. Y.

The Canaan Model Bakery" is to be immediately reopened, and the bakery business resumed, by Mir. Otto Vogt, of Walden, N. Y., who has pur- chased the suspended business, fixtures, furnishings, borses, wagons, etc., of Fritz Oehl<cldager. The place. has been closed for several months, and the estate has been in the hands of Attor- ney J. Clinton Roraback, through whom the deal with MT. Vogt was con- summated.
 MT. Vogt is already in possession. and will open the bakery today, and proceed to build up the trade, which, under competent and business-like management, is sure to prove profit able. He is recommended as just the man who can put the Model Bakery on its feet, and keep it there.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
BAD FOREST FIRES
Mount Riga Has Thousands of Acres
 Burned Over.

f
 A Canaan citizen standing on an eminence near the edge of the village Monday, counted no less than seven forest fires, in different directions. Great damage has been done hy t'in fires, somc of ,i ,il:;cil are stiii Tasing in spite If the most strenuous fighting on the part of large gang of men. Tom $ Hill has had half dozen fires, in different localities and hundreds of men have been fighting furious fire on Mount Riga for several days, which has burned over thousands of acres and jeopardized the cottages and buildings .. Hon. ?. T. War-er's famous summer camp, and other cottages in that region.
 To the eastward, bad fire on College Hill, East Canaan, has destroyed a considerable amount of timber belong ing to Hon. E. s. Roberts.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
FORD FOR REPRESENTATIVE
Wins Republican Nomination. Over
 Reel, Al to G.

ncct, VI tO Os
 George W. Ford was nominated for representative, Friday afternoon at the republican caucus.
 The caucus was one of the largest held in North Canaan in long time, more than fifty voters being present, though some were disqualified for vot- ing by reason of the fact that their names were not on the caucus list.
 H. E. Lyles was chosen chairman, and O. T. Vosburgh secretary.
 It was voted that the vote on repre- sentative be by ballot, and the chair appointed G. w. Parsons and Rev. E. o. Gillette tellers.
 MT. Ford was nominated by Homer O. Allyn, aud the nomination was seconded by Louis E. Allyn.
 J. c. Roraback nominated W. J. Reel; seconded by Allyn Fuller.
 Ballots were then passed around by , the tellers, Justice Ford's ballots being printed. The chair announced that n tt voters would come forward and deposit their ballots and have their LuAlos checked on the caucus List. A few, whose names were not Son the caucus list. were debarred from voting.
 After tsall had voted who wished, tlie tellersa proceeded to count up, and finally the chair announced that AT ballots had been cast, of which MT. Ford received Al, and MT. Reel 6.
 The caucus immediately proceeded to the nomination of justices of the peace, who were nominated by acclam- matidn as follows:
 Louis E. Allyn, ]. Clinton Roraback, George W. Ford and Allyn Faller.
 Chairman Lyles asked if there was any other business, and Mr R0raback suggested that the meeting should have sraech from it's candidate for repre- sentative.
 Mr. Furd said he had already been admonished that he was not yet elected, but he put it up to his. party friends with clean blood in their. necks," tc see to it that he was elected next m nth, He could see no reason why he should not run fairly well, and thanked the caucus for the honor done him, concluding with the confident declaration: ''I am going to be elected !' an assertion that was heartily, applauffed
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
The Salisbury Convention.

The fourth annual convention of the Litchfeld County Sunday School Asso- citation, in session yesterday and today in the Congregational Church, Salis- bury. observes the following program: !: Wednesday morning-11:15 Opening Service, Led by Rev. E. c. Grisbrook, New Hartford. 11:30 Missionary Instruction in Our Schools, Rev. H. Schuyler Foster, Winsted.
 12:00 Sunday School Management, Practical suggestions by H. G. Man. chester, H. l.. Barnett and Rev. l.. E.. Travis
 12:3O Lunch. Afternoon-2:00 Song Service. 3:15 Reports from the district secre- taries, elementary superintendent, county secretary, county treasurer. 3:30 Sectional onferences-Pa Pastors Pres. Grisbrook, leader; Superintend- ents, G. w. Parsons, leader; Teacher Training, Rev. w. F. Maylott. leader; Home Department, Mrs. A. G. Cooper, leader; Elementary, Miss Mabel Hart, i leader; Secondary, Mrs w. I. Woodin, leader; Adult, Rev. J. o. Goddard, leader.
 Evening-7:15 Song Service. 7:30 Address, Rev. Irving H. Berg, Hartford 8:00 Address, 'The Church of To- morrow" Rev. E. O. Grisbrook.
 Thursday morning-9:00 Committee Meetings. 9:3O Song Seryicea Reports.
 9:45 "The Rural School and it's Problems Rev. W F. Maylott, East l Canaan.
 10:15 "The Secret of the Story Teller's Success" Miss Mabel Hart, Winsted- 10:45 "At the Forks of the Road, '' Wallace I. Woodin, Hartford.
 11:30 "The Community Value of an Adult Glass;" Rev. E. O! Gillette, 1 Canaan.
 12:00 Lunch.
 Afternoon-1:15 Song Service. | 1:30 "The Child in the Midst,' Mrs. Lucy Stock Chapin, Hartford.
 2:00 A Teacher Training Class in Session, Subject, "How to Plan a Lesson,' Rev. Louis H. Koehler, Hart- ford. ..
 2:45 A Message from the State Secre- tary, W. l. Woodin. ., -e
 3:15 Closing the Covention, Presi- dent Grisborok.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Progressives Endorse,

The local Progressives have endorsed, for justices of the peace, George ". Ford, Louis Allyn, Samuel G, Camp and John Rodemeyer.
 Charles Lindell, Progressive nominee for representative, has withdrawn in favor of John Graves, democrat.
 H. R. Whitford, the Progressive candidate for Senator, endorsed by the democrats, will make tour of the district next week.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
ALv0RD FOR SENATOR
Prominent Winsted Republican Win
 Oppose Candidate Whitford.

s. Landon Alvord, of Winsted, was nominated for senator from the 31st district, as the republican senatorial convention held in Town Hall, Canaan, Saturday forenoon. The 35 delegates from the ten towns comprising the district, were practically all present when State Committeeman M. H. Tanner called the convention to order. James R. Harrison, of Sails bury, was chosen chairman of the con- vention, and ", H. Blodgett, of Win sted, clerk. ..s ... -,
 After the reading of the call, the fol. lowing comm. ittee on credentials was appointed: A. O. Borland, of Cornwall; Robert Harris, of sharon, and D. B, Tiffany, of Winsted. The report of the committee, after examining the creden- tials of the delegates, was accepted, and MT. Harris moved that an informal sallot for candidate for senator be taken. A .~s '' r,-s ~'st7
 Messrs. Albert B, Landon, of Salis- bury, and MT. Harris were appointed tellers. S.r ss
 Before the ballot was taken, MT. Blodgett, in short speech, announced that ex-Senator. Charles w, Barnunry had authorized the statement, before he left the state, that he did not desire the nomination, unless it should come to him from both parties, as he had no inclination to go through political contest for the office. MT. Blodgett then placed Mr. Alvord in nomination. paying him high tribute. The ballot then proceeded, and the count showed that of the 33 votes cast, MT. Alvord had received 30, Mr. Barnum 3, and J. Q. Roraback l..
 MT. Landon moved that the nomina- tion be made unanimous, and the mo- ton was passed, by acclammation.
 It was decided to omit the customary resolutions, as unnecessary, and the delegates were invited by MT. Blodgett, to repair to the Wangum for dinner, al MT. Alvord s expense.
 MT. Alvord is prominent manu- facturer, in Winsted, connected with the Empire Knife Company. He is ar ex-president of the Winsted Business Mems Association and one of the fore. most of Winsted's public spirited citizens.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
BE DECENT ABOUT IT
More Complaint of Sloveny Work xf
 the Dumping Ground.

More Complaint of Slovenly Worh wf
 the Dumping Ground
 The slovenly manner in which oe~- tain people dispose of their rubbish, n3 the public dumping ground. en ths "back road" to Ashley Falls, lrm moved the seleotmen to. again enterm protest against such inconsidermam action. There is ample room, on thu dumping ground, for the rubbish tiAnk is consigned to it, and everybody in the village is given free access. Tha road leading into and out of the lot im capacious and easily navigated under ordinary conditions, but Is made prao- tically impossible by the indecent arsm lazy tactics of those who drive in with their load of stuff, dump 1t out of tis@ rear end of the. wagon directly in tfss road, and block the thoroughfare 6W those who follow. Selectman Re@ declares that certain clues left In such slovenly dumped heaps give away &hs perpetrators, and prove that the mis- chief is done, in many instances, by people who not only know better, bue are generally supposed to be too deoenR and too considerate to resort to snSA shiftlessness.
 Several of the business men havw recently made arrangements with Ex- pressman Weaver, to transport theiw rubbish, waste papers, boxes, etc, am the dumping ground for disposal, apM Mir. Weaver is doing his best to heep the road clear and the ground imw decent shape as possible. Tho grUuxd is cleaned up at intervals and mucis6g the rubbish burned. st
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Middlebrooks Endorsed.

The progressive state central com mitteemen in Litchfeld county, W. w. Frederick Wadhams of the Thirtieth District and Charles H. Bird of the Thirty y-second District, met at Torring- ton Friday, and formally endorsed Sheriff O. O. Middlebrooks of Winsted, the democratic candidate for re-elec- tion.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Bankrupt in Winsted i.

W. 6 H. Franz, ice dealers in Win sted, filed petition in bankruptcy in the United States court Monday. They have liabilities of $1, 70O.79, and $1,- 661.21 of the amount is unsecured. Assets that creditors can make claim to consist of stock. in trade valued at $100; debts due on open account, $275.55; machinery and tools $i25; and other equipment, $50.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Auto lniuras Four.

Four persons were injured Wednes- day night when a large touring car driven by Everett McDermott, of Peekskill overturned on the Mill Plain road, near Danbury. Miss Virginia McDermott was taken to the hospital with broken jaw. Everett McDermott suffered a shock and bruises. Miss Pearl Acker is thought to be suffering from internal injuries, and Miss Alice Ladue has cuts and bruises.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
Skull Fractured.

John Erickson, 22 years old, of Nau- gatuck, is. in the Bridgeport Hospital with a fractured skull and possibly in. ternal injuries as result of an acci- dent Wednesday night when an auto mobile in which he was riding to Bridgeport was upset. Three other occupants of the car were also thrown out, but were uninjured except for minor bruises.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15

"I hear that your wife is an author ity on the subject of votes for women. '
 Sir, i" replied MT. Meekton, while it may please her to change the topic from time to time, my wife is always an authority. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15

Slip-"What is the word for cheese in French ?''
 Slap" Frontage" Slip-"Why do they call it that ?'' Slap-"From age, suppose. New York American.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15

Mrs. Green-"Do you ever fiatter your husband ?''
 Mrs. Wyse-"Yes, I sometimes ask his advice about things. "-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15

Now the thing that really peeves me and the thing that gets my goat Is the way the Satevepost leads off 8 squib l.
 With "The we'll known Col. Whosis used to tell this anecdote. Does it make it any funnier if he did ?
 New York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
WHO'S WHO IN CANDIDATES
Local Gentlemen Named for Nanious
 Important Officers.

George William Ford republican nominee for Justice of the Peace, was born in Falls Village, June 27, 1856. the son of Chester Ford, well known mason and contractor, and lived there all his life, with the exception of the last 10 years, during which he has been North Canaanite. He attended pub- lie and select schools in Falls Village and finished his education at Prof Jofm Hurlburt's Rocky Dell Institute, EIav- ing for his classmates such men as ex- Senator Charles w. Barnum, Cen Henry A. Bishop and the late Milo R Richardson.
 On completing his education he werft to work. with his father and learndm the brick and plaster mason trade, and in 1879 entered the employ of the Hou- satonic Railroad Company as boss mason, where he was engaged for t4 years Later he returned to Falls Village and established successful mason-contractor business of his own. which he carried on until he removed to Canaan, in 1904, and opened pians and general music store, which he hEm successfully conducted ever since
 MT. Ford was member of the BeverM brass bands that have fourished in Falls Village and is exceptionally gifted as musician. He was married | in 1887 to Miss Alice Ophelia Dakin Of Falls Village, singer of talent and reputation He is a member of ths Congregational church, Housatonio Lodge, F. and A. M. Eastern Star anu other fraternal orders, and has been secretary and treasurer of the Litchhem Northwest Sunday school Union for 56 years. He was first elected justice on the peace nearly 10 years ago, and has been reelected and continuously since that time, qualifying as trial justioe He has tried about 300 cases during his incumbency in office
 John H. Graves, named by the demo crats as their candidate for representa- tive, is a native of Redfield, N. r., where he was born In June, 1888, tte year of the big democratic blizzard. He attended the High School at Cam den, N. Y., and finished at the Albany Business College.
 lie removed from Redffeld at the ago of l6. After leaving school he became book-keeper and stenographer, z.nsf engaged also in clerking. He came To Canaan eight years ago, to-~nter the employ of Bullock & Feltsn, and ,re- mained with them for three years when he went to Syracuse, N. Y, An1. became clerk ina clothing thuuae. Three years ago he came back to Ca naan and formed a partnership with John Bianchi, establishing the present Continued on page 5.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15
'Bliggins doesn't get on. ''

"No. He insists on figuring on the high cost of living instead of on how to get the price. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1914-10-15

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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-09-29
PETITION FOR PEACE
Children Of United States VIII Address.
Rulers OF Warning Nations.

NEW YORK. September aS..--A letter
10 the children Of the United states
ASKING them to sign a petition 10 the
rulers OF the warning nations In Europc
and Asia urging peace was issued to-
day by the Children's Peace Petition
Committee. with the approval OF the
board OF managers OF the General Fed
GRAFTON OF Womcn's Clubs. Teachers
everywhere in the country are asked
to, read the committees letter to their
pupils, and 10 have the children sign
the petition and return II to the COM
mittce here.
The petition addressed L. the En-
perors oil Austria, Germany, Japan and
Russia, the Kings OF Belgium. Gre,t
britain and Montenegro and the Prcsi-
dent OF France. pleads with the rulers
TO call an immediate armistice and sub
nit their difference to Tho Hague
tribunal, and TO promise to have all
future difficulties adjusted IL: the same
manner.