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Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
CARS JUMP TRACK
Railroad Blockaded and Passengers
 Walk Around Wreck.

Early Friday morning, the east bound night freight train, "Dar" Wood, con- ductor and John Kane, engineer, went to pieces, in a wreck at the Twin Lakes station,- which occurred in manner not yet fully accounted for.
 The heavy train was running at good rate of speed, and as it struck the switch for the side-track at Twin Lakes, the engine passed over it in safety, on the main track, but the for ward wheels of the first car took the switch on the side-track The result was that the car broke loose from the locomotive and taking six other cars with it ran on the switch track until the strain threw them from the rails. They plowed into the soft earth beside the track until the wheels were buried in the dirt. All but one of the cars were the heavy "man- -of-war'' coal cars, loaded, and averaging nearly 100 tons each. t
 Some of the cars fell across tracks in such way as to block the road. Word was immediately sent to the wrecking gang and inspectors in Canaan who went over at once and began the work of clearing the wreck. They had moved a couple of cars when the chief mechanics of the road appeared and took charge.
 The morning passenger trains, in both directions were unable to get past the wreck, and transferred their passen- gers, around it. The wrecked cars were removed at an early hour in the afternoon.
 An investigation has been started to determine the real cause of the accident There seems to be no evidence that the switch was not properly locked, but how the head car ran onto the side track, after the engine had cleared the switch on the main track, is a puzzle. Fortunately no trainmen were on the wrecked cars when the accident happened.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
Stabhed Himself ln CpIrtt

Made crazy at the sudden realization ftfsat he was tospend not less tisan ten years behind prison walls, David Hakin, 8 years old, caused a sensation iin the superior court, Waterbury when sentence was pronounced upon him, by :stabbing himself three times an the neck. The crowded courtroom was in an Uproar at once, as Deputy Sheriff George N. Bradley, of Gnilford ssnatehed the knife from Hakin's hand, and, with Deputy Sheriff g0hn F. O'Braen, led the bleeding prisoner from thelr0om.
 Hakin was on trial for felanious assault on Amira Horton, I4syears old, af Naugatuck, and he had pleaded aguilty to the charge. When Judge William H. Williams pronounced sentence of not mere than fifteen and not less than ten years in state prison, Hakin lowered his head in the pen as if from shame for his crime. Suddenly he was heard to humble something under his breath which sounded Like There were others, too; was not the only one," and he was seen to stab at his throat at the same time.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
HERE'S A CHANGE
Any Boy in This Vicinity Want to Be
 Soldler2

Any Boy in This Vicinity Want to Be a
 Soldier9
 A letter from United States Senator George P. Mclean to the editor gives information that should be of particu- lar interest to the bright boys of this section, who may aspire to military career. The letter follows:
 My dear MT. Rodemeyer: Knowing that you are interested in the welfare of the citizens of your town and vicin- ity, I am writing this letter to you 90 that you can make news item of it in any way you may deem advisable. . have an appointment to make to tho United States Military Academy at West Point in June 1915. have de- cided to make this appointment, us well as all others which may have during my term of office to either the Naval or Military Academy, by a preliminary competitive examination, as l think it the only fair way and gives all Connecticut boys an equal chance.
 The preliminary competitive examin- ations for my next appointment will be held at the United States Federal | Ht NtW 11hNGh uhu Middletown on the morning of October 21, 1914 at 9 o'clock.
 All candidates must be actual resi- dents of the State of Connecticut for not less than one year at the time of taking the examination, and not under seventeen or over twenty-two years of age at the date of admission to the Academy; and not less than five feet four inches in height at the age of seventeen years, nor less than five feet five inches in height at the age of eighteen years and upwards. It would also be we'll for all candidates to be examined physically before taking this examination as no one will be accepted who is not physically perfect.
 If any of the boys in your town or vicinity desire to take this preliminary examination, I shall be glad to hear from them at once in order that may give them card authorizing them to report for the examination to the Secre- tary of the local Civil Service Board.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
Gored in Mouth by Cow.

Six-year old Edward Knopf, of Bridgeport, is. lying in the Bridgeport hospital, suffering greatly from the effects of one of the most unusual ac. cidents that ever occurred in this city, and one that is probably unparalleled in local hospital annals. A COW charged Edward, Thursday night, with lowered horns. One of the horns entered his mouth, knocked out two teeth, he was lifted from his feet and tossed several yards and the upward thrust of the horn broke his jaw and penetrated his nose.
 It was shortly after o'clock when the COW broke loose from pasture on Boston avenue. Edward was returning to his home and declares he met the COW in the roadway. He says she charged him and that he was paralzyed with fear. He stood facing the animal until one of it's horns was rammed into his mouth, tore it's way through his palate and entered the nasal passage.
 Young Knopf lay bleeding on the ground until two boys with whom he had been walking, ran for help. He is expected to recover.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
WOMAN CUTS HER THROAT
Mrs. Fred Feathers, Insane, Commits
 Suicide.

Mrs. Frederick Feathers, of East Canaan. committed suicide, Friday by cutting her throat with razor, while suffering from mental alteration.
 Since suffering an accident to her arm which developed a severe case of blond poisoning, couple of years ago, Mrs. Feathers had been subject to spells of unbalanced mind. and on two former occasions she had eluded the vigilance Of her family and made unsuccessful attempts upoc her ow, fife. -.... ,.-.
 Tor some weeks past sic had shown signs of despondency, and a strict watch upon her actions was kept by the family, who Ea1 her u1dor constant surveillance. Friday morning how ever, she appeared perfectly rational, and remarked that she was feeling better than usual. This disarned the suspicion of the household, and it was deemed safe to leave her alone, in the upper part of the house, for brief in- terval, while the daughter attended to her household duties elsewhere. As soon as she found the coast clear, Mrs. Feathers stealthily made her way to the room of one of her sons and pro- cured his razor. Retracingher steps to her own room, she slashed her throat in a horrible manner, from ear to ear, in- fiioting deep gash that severed the jugular vein2 and cut deeply into the muscles of the neck. .,...
 The act was quickly discovered and Dr. Lee was sent for, who arrived with in a few minutes. By that time the woman was practically dead, though she apparently breathed faintly, but all the blood had flowed out of the horrible wound.
 Mrs. Feathers was AS years of age, and leaves a husband seven sons and two daughters. The funeral was held Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
PEACE PRAYER SUNDAY
Presidents Proclamation Naming Sum
 day, October q.

Presidents Proclamation Naming Sum
 day, October 4-
 President Wilson has set apart Sum- day, October 4, as day 0f prayer for "healing peace" among the warning nations, in the following proclamation:
 "Whereas, great nations of the world have taken up arms against one another and war now draws millions of men into battle whom the counsel of states men have not. been able to save from the terrible sacrifice:
 "And, whereas, in this as in all things, it as our privilege and duty to seek counsel and succor of Almighty God, humbling ourselves before Him. confessing our weakness and our Jack of any wisdom equaltt0 these things:
 "And, whereas, it is the special wish and longing of the people of the United States, in prayer and counsel and all friendliness, to serve tlle cause of peace:
 Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, president of the United States of America, do designate Sunday, the fourth day of October next, day of paryer andssupplication, and do request all God-fearing persons to repair on that day to their places of worship, there to unite their petitions to Almighty God, that overruling the counsel of men, setting straight the things that~cannot govern or alter, tak- ing pity on the nations now in the throes of conflict, in His mercy and goodness showing a way where men can see none. He Vouchsafe His children healing peace again and re- store once more that concord among men and nations without which there can be neither happiness nor true friendship nor any wholesome fruit of toll or thought in the world; praying also to this end that He forgive us our sins, our ignorance of His holy will, our wilf1lness and many errors, and lead us in the paths of obedience to places of vision and to thoughts and counsels that purge and make wise."
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
HORSE KILLED BY CARS
Anirr al Belonged to the Model Bakery
 Estate.

The bankrupt estate of the Model Bakery is becoming less and less cum. bersome to handle. The black cat, which was part of the tangible assets for some weeks after the doors were closed, or until the mango and pink-eye made it of doubtful value, was disposed of by Kenneth Roberts and his gun. Now horse, which had constituted another material item in the appraiser inventory, has gonethe way of all flesh -cc---d this is how:
 The animal had been turned out to pasture, with its mate, on the land ot George Sardam, west of the Housatonic river Last Monday afternoon the animal found an opening i'll the fence separating its pasture from the railroad property. Working its way through, Dobbin clambered up on the railroad racks. Along came the east-bound passenSor train around :: curve. There was no time to stop; the locomotive cow-catcher demonstrated its facility as a horse catcher as well, and the sequel was, dead horse by the side of the railroad. Nothing else was dam- aged except the inventory list of the Model Bakery estate. Deputy Sheriff Rhoades, who was official custodian of the horse. said the animal was worth "not over $100." @
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
CHRIST CHURCH RECTOR
Rev. Arthur B. Crichton of Lexington,
 Mass, Called to Canaan.

mdSSsy 1dfl6u 10 Sdnddn.
 Rev. Arthur B. Crichton, of Lexing, ton, Mass. has received call to become rector of Christ Church, Canaan, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rev. W. Howard Mills, several months ago.
 MT Crichton preached in Christ Church. Sunday a week ago, and his discourse was pleasing to the congrega- tion and satisfactory to the officials of the parish, and at a meeting of the parish in the parish house, Tuesday evening, it was unanimously voted to extend call to MT. Crichton, to come to Canaan and accept the rectorship. It is confidently expected that the can will be accepted. '' <
 MT. Crichton is % years of age, un- married, and lives with his mother, in Lexington. He is highly spoken of by other clergymen of his denomination who know him, as young man of ex- ceptional ability md eloquence as 2, preacher, aud of ,ng sgiTg personality,
 No date has be- set for the begin ming of his work lere, if he accepts but it is expected that the pastoral relation will begin in about a month.
 MT. Cricbton was notified by tele- graph, of the action. of tho parish, and word from him is momentarily ex- pected. ,t- sra
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
A Good Public Servant

Postmaster Troup, though appointed but few months ago, has commenced to "do things" that promise to result in speedy improvement in the business conduct of the New Haven pestoffice. It is announced that within few weeks the so-called two-division system will be installed there. thus placing the New Haven office on an equal footing with the largest offices in the country, some of the offices already under the system being those of New York, Phil .adelphia, Chicago, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. Through readjust- ment of responsibilities, the two- division system has been found to sim plify the work and increase both accuracy and efficiency. - Hartford Times
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
CLAYTON ROAD
Work to Begin Monday and be Finished
 in Two Months.

The contract for the building of the state road from Benedict's corner to the state line, toward Clayton, was awarded last week by Highway Com missioner Bennett. The successful bidder was the firm of Louis Longhi & Brother, of Torrington, whose was $S,- 930.75. There were several bids sub- mitted, including one from John Van Deusen, of Canaan.
 The specifications call for a road one and quarter miles in length. The first layer is to be four inches of gravel. wet down and thoroughly rolled. On top of this, three inches more of gravel, also wet down and rolled; and upon this foundation two inches of trap-rock, rolled down, the whole to be covered with copious coating of oil.
 Work on the road is stipulated to begin on the 21st-next Monday and must be completed in fifty working days, or almost exactly two months from the start of operations. .'.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
The State Tax.

State Treasurer Roberts has sent to the city and town treasurers through out the state schedule of the amounts due the state treasury, from the towns, under the new state tax law, with the significant reminder that 't.the treasurer will insist on prompt payment" the taxes being due on or before November l0. The towns in this regions must pay as follows:
 North Canaan, $i, ,526.94; Canaan, $s57. 54;. Cornwall, $732. 25: Salisbury 8. 969. AS; Sharon, $2, 527.3 80; Kent, $781.69; Norfolk, $3,451.32, Win chester, $7,33S.6f:7 Torrington, $1B,: 180.4 46; Warren, $SS3.64; Goshen, $540. 50. ti..s1~a. s
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.


 The democrats met in the same place at 8 o'clock to make their town nomina- tions. Town Committee Chairman Rogers called for nominations for moderator, and Norman Moore was chosen; J. H. Lansing clerk. A con- test developed here also, over the numi- nation of school committee. Mr. E.. s. Roberts e-nominated Miss Louise H. Bragg, stating that she is one of the most efficient and valuable members of the board. Mir. Rogers nominated J. H, Lansing, stating that the new mem ber fought to be live man. A vote by ballot was ordered and Miss Bragg won out. The ticket:
 Assessor. Albert A. Hubbard. . Board of Relief, A. P. Briggs, R. D. Peirce.
 Selectmen, First Edward McCarty, second, Daniel Sweeney. Agent Town Deposit Fund, J. H. Lansing. ."
 Auditor, Edward c. Finney.
 Grand Jurors Robert D. Peirce, Albert A. Hubbard, Wallace Garfield Collectors of Taxes, David Rogers. Constables, L. C. Rhoades, Walter Goggins; Edward M. Casey, Danie Sweeney. .. ....
 Registrar of Voters, Norman w Moore.
 School Committed, Louise H. Bragg Library Director, Mary E. Adams.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
TOWN NOMINATIONS
Little Contests Develop in Boih Party
 Caucuses.

The republican caucus for the nomination of town offices was held in Town Hall Saturday afternoon at 9 o'clock. Chairman William J. Reel, of the town committee, called the caucus to order. George s. Fuller was elected moderator and John S. Reed clerk. The nominations were made by exclamation in one, two, three order, with the exception of second selectman J. Clinton Roraback nominated Burton J. Stratton, and John B. Reed named Charles G. Smith. This made vote by ballot necessary, and MT. Smith was declared nominated, 10 to 2.
 The ticket is as follows:
 Assessor, three years, Harry A. Holt. |. Board of Relief, George $. Goodwin, George l.. Parsons.
 Selectmen, First, ". J. Reel; {; second, Burton J. Stratton.%
 Agent Town Deposit Fund, Fred R. Collin. -.. ... ... .....,s
 Auditor, John B. Reed.
 Grand Jurors. George VanDeusen, Anson A. Lawrence, Oswald T. Vos. burgh. s.....
 Collector of Taxes, John s. Reed.
 Constables, James Casey, Aimon l.. Hugins, Charles Tierney, George H. Trieschman. et- .. .z... ..s....,3.. / Registrar of Voters, J. Clinton Rora- back a s,-.--..- ,r .-.-s.--s.- ay-.. r .t
 School Committee, G. Willis Parsons. Library Director, Mary E. Adams.
 The town committee was authorized, by vote, to fill any vacancies that may occur in the ticket. ..,
 #Mr. Smith, who was not present at the caucus positively declined to stand tor the nomination, and the committee substituted the name of MT. Stratton.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
Man Killed bv Train.

Lawrence Sullivan, 58 years old, was hit by Springfield express on the East street bridge, New Haven, Thurs day evening and killed. The train also hit Philip Moran, and he is in the hospital with three broken ribs, a dis located shoulder and other injuries.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
State Directors Meet.

The directors of the State Business Mems Association meet today at the Pennington Club-the first meeting since May. After the business session the directors will be the guests of Presi- dent Frank Johnston, at luncheon.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
.Conress,ona Convention.

The democratic convention, for the purpose of nominating candidate for congressman from the Fifth district, will be held in New Milford, Tuesday, Sept 29. The general sentiment is that Congressman William Kennedy will be re-nominated.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
vagrant Found Dead in Cell.

A man about whom the police have little information was found dead Thursday night in a cell in the Stam- ford police station where he was taken after having been found asleep in 8 barn. A letter which bore the date of 1909 and which was addressed to Charles Mcclure was found in his clothes, so was also about $20 in silver.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
Bow Killed bv Train.

Gesa Zsidik, 10 years old, was killed by an east bound train near Noroton Station, Saturday night. Another boy, John Mariad, was also hit by the train ut e scaped serious injury
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
Secoad !Heavies Reunion.

The Second Connecticut Heavy Artillery held its forty ninth annual reunion SsturfEy at Terryville, 1t, be- ing the first gathering of the kiad there since the Civil War. One hundred and eighty people, consisting of the veterans and their families, sat down to the dinner provided by the citizens of the town. After the dinner in the rooms of ,the Congregational church, the veterans had exercises in tthe town hall Onesf the features sfythe day was tine display in store window of photographs of IA soldiers who went to the war from the town of Plymouth, the property of George H. Bates, presi- dent of thsrregimental association.
 Rev. s. E. Evans welcomed the veterans fte the town and bhe response in behalfsof the regiment vuss by George T. Cook, sef Bristol The unain address was by Hon. Francis AUwater, pub iisher Ofttale Meriden Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
Rsew Telephones, Canaa Ex5ssange

Hsew Telephones, Canaan n Exchange Edwin B. Stone--125
 V. A. Miller-32-4
 Edward Delgy-37-12
 E. l.. Babb-83-3 E. M. Casey-31-14 f= Mrs. Elizabeth M. Collins--8E-4 James McC0rmick-38-3 e Mrs. Sara Warner-6I-A5- @
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
DANBURY FAIR RACES
Program of Trotting, Pacing and
 Running Events.

Program of Trotting, Pacing and
 Running Events.
 The races at the Danbury Fair Oct. 6-10 will be run off on the afternoons of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The track will be occupied Tuesday and Wednesday, with the exhibition horses and the prize cattle.
 The speed program is as follows:
 Thursday, Oct. 8. 2:2S pace Purse $4o0 BIS trot Purse $400 2:15 pace Purse $40o Running race, 1-2 mile heats, best two in three Purse s15o
 Friday Oct o. 2:26 trot Purse $40o 2:19 pace Purse S4o0 2:22 trot puruo SAoo Running race, Ia mile heats,
 Purse $150
 Saturday, Oct. 10. S:94 pace Purse $400 S:So trot Purse $4oo Running race Purse sI6o Entries close September 22, with e. M. Bundle, Secretary, Danbury, Conn. tips is man of broad views" Exactly, but in narrow circum- stances. "-Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17
PR0GREssIvEs NOMINATE
Full Town Ticket, Endorsing Map,
 Other Candidates.

r-s-a -.a 0InSFs SdlOludteS.
 The local Progressives held their town caucus in the Boy Scout rooms Monday evening, and nominated full town ticket which endorsed a number of the candidates on both the other party tickets. The caucus was presided over by H. R. Whitford; Dewey Can. field was chosen clerk There were eleven present at the caucus. The nominations were as follows:
 Assessor, Harry A. Holt.
 Board of Relief, George Goodwin, A. P. Briggs. .'.. '.'
 Selectmen, George H. Trieschman, z Joseph H. Deloy.'' '-
 Agent Town Deposit Fund, Henry R. Whitford
 Auditor, John B. Reed.
 N Grand Jurors, Frederick Gillette, Charles Lindell, Allie Feathers. ta
 Collector of Taxes, John s. Reed. Constables, Albert Pferson, George H. Trieschman, Edward Casey, Peter Nielsen.
 Registrar of Voters, Henry R. Whit. ford. m t
 Town committee, Henry R. Whit. ford, Dewey Canfeld, Charles Lindell.
 Delegates to the Senstecial conven. icn, Dewey Canfield, Charles Lindell. E County Convention Henry R. Whit. ford, Frederick Gillette s*Charles G. Smith was endorsed fos first selectman, but h6s name was with drawn after his refuSal tn run m the 'republican ticket. Mir. Deloy is named sas the probable candidate to be selected by the town committee to fill vacancy
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-17

#Mr. Smith, who was not present at the caucus positively declined to stand tor the nomination, and the committee substituted the name of MT. Stratton.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-10-30
BLUNDERS CAUSE WAR TAX
EXTRAVAGANCE AND

Boston Traveller & Evening Herald
No one questions that more revenue
is needed.
No one doubts that an empty treas
ury is staring the nation in the face.
But the fact that Treasury is empty
is no excuse for administration dis
honesty; it is no excuse for seeking
to get money by inequitable means, or
under false pretenses; it is no excuse
for placing an additional burden of
direct taxation upon an already over
burdened people
The Treasury is empty.
Let us know why it is empty.
Let us try to determine the cause or
causes before we undertake to apply
a remedy.
President Wilson and his apologists
assert that the proposed emergency
revenue, amounting to over 100000
10000, is needed because of the war.
This is absolutely contrary to the
facts.
The governments figures of imports
and exports show progressive de-
cline in customs receipts from the
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1914-10-30

time the Underwood-S Simmons tariff
went into effect; and with an income
tax yielding nearly $50.0O0,0OO less
than it was expected to yield the
Democrats were face to face with the
necessity of finding new sources of
revenue before the European war was
thought of.
The war is merely an excuse.
The Democrats are using it to cover
up their sins.
As matter OF fact, the proposed
emergency revenue tax is not a war
tax at all, but Democratic blunder
and extravaganza tax.
Mr.. Wilson arrived at his deficit of
Sl062o, 53S for the month of August
by comparing it with the month of
August last year when the Republican
protective tariff was still in effect.
How much of that falling off was
due to the war and how much to the
tariff?
We have figures for New York
Philadelphia and Boston, and these
TRIB-SEVEN -. :. g..
6gureS show that while the decrease
in the value of imports during the
month OF August was approximately
$ll, 100000, the income from customs