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Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Litchheld Protests.

George H. Hunt, town clerk of Litch- field, has forwarded to Governor Bald win copy of resolution passed at the adjourned annual meeting of the tax payers of the town. March 3, which is as follows and self-explanatory:
 Resolved, That it is the sense of the inhabitants of the town of Litchfield that a stop should be put to excessive expenditure of the state's money until It's former satisfactory condition of prac- tical freedom from indebtedness is re- sumed.
 "That the representatives from this town to the next general assembly and the senator from this district should op. pose all wasteful expenditures of the people, money.
 "That we extend our thanks to the governor for the firm stand he has taken in favor of economical expenditure of the peoples money, and against illegal uses of the same, as well as for his ve- toes of appropriation bills whereby large sums of money were saved to the state, and that the town clerk is directed to send a copy of this vote to his excellency, Governor Baldwin"
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
THAT RUBB ER-LlNED COW
JuIe Sterling Relates the Uplifting Se-
 quel to the Story.

JuIe Sterling Relates the Uplifting Se-
 quel to the Story.
 Julian Fl. Sterling, the veteran versa tile and veracious historian and journal. lst, whose story of the rubber-lined COW in Chaplnyille was reprinted in The News of two weeks ago, relates the fol- lowing uplifting upshot upisope in the Bridgeport Farmer:
 The exclusive story in The Farmer of Feb. 90 under the headline Rubber in a Oow's Vitals'' was, published in John Rodemeyer's newspaper, The Connecti. cut Western News, which has a wide circulation among the farmers herea. bouts. The successful achievement as related in that story as to the process discovered by Abraham Gardner in ex tractinR rubber from oow's milk has pro duced an uproar among the upper class farmers dwelling on the uplands of Bear Mountain
 Each farmer is looking to the upkeep of his dairy and naturally the uplIft in the price Of milk is uppermost in their calculations.
 The upshot of this uprising is to up- root upon their meadows all inferior up-
 
 clover an easy upward upstart and ab sorb the rubber microbe sifted over the fields from passing automobile tires upon their summer tours so that COWS can eat up the rubber dust.
 The uprising of these farmers is the uppermost theme of conversation in Fred Gordon's P. O. store where Nelse Wright sits upon the sugar barrel and discourses to Ed MoOlain, Jim Grey. Will Wright, Walt Angus, Dan Curtis, Lew DeVantery, and Tom O'Hara. all seated upon cracker boxes.
 To upbraid any argument that Nelse Wright upholds would provoke an up. rising and upset the meetings. Upstairs over Gordon's store Ed Ball lives and he is up mornings to shoot and fish and he can upholster any fish story even if it relates to rubber in cows vitals. The upkeep of this rubber industry gives an urIift to all the farms upwards on the uplands of the foot hills. Any upstart can see that. And all upright farmers are sitting up at night to figure out the profit. In fact thIs upperstory rubber question has produced 8 strong excite ment among many people until the mp permost argument seems to be upside down. D..
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Bryan Entertains Phil Troup.

Says the New Haven Journal Courier of Monday: Secretary of State William J. Bryan was in this city yesterday for a short tune. He reached here from Springfield, Mass, about 8 o'clock and was accompanied by Postmaster Philip Troup, who had been invited to Spring field by the state secretary for personal chat Only few intimate friends were aware that MT. Bryan was coming through New Haven. MT. Bryan wanted to stay over as the guest of Postmaster Troup and his family, but found it inn possible owing to matters of pressing importance at Washington to do so and lett for the national capitol on the same train on which he arrived here. He sad. however, he was going to take the earliest opportunity of spending a day or two in New Haven.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Eirenen Are Ready.

One hundred and fifty feet of new hose has been procured with the $l0O appropriated for the use of the com pany by the Fire District, A new. "expander' and "cut-off" for use on double hydrants also have ben purchased, and other essential articles of equipment, with the money raised on "tag day"
 A test of the fire hydrants, in the dis trict was made some days ago, in ac- cordanoe with the suggestion of MT. Reed at the annual meeting, and all but one hydrant were found in good work ing condition. The hydrant ia front ot H. D. Humphreys was found defective, and has been closed until the necessary repairs can be made. The citizens may rest assured that fire. in any part of the district, will find neitherthe hydrants, the equipment nor the fremen in 8 state of unreadtness to cope with it.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
A PLEASING CONCERT
We'll Selected Program Rendered in .. Methodist Church.

We'll Selected Program Rendered in Methodist Church.
 The concert given in the Methodist church last Thursday evening was very pleasing affair and the program we'll se- lected.
 Mir. A. l.. Donkey at the organ, rem dered his numbers in a very acceptable manner, and the ladies were all well re- eeived. ..
 Miss Walter is to be complimented up- on her well-chosen selections and the manner i'll which she interpreted her songs.
 Miss Myra Lawton sang in a pleasing manner, and Mrs. Laird gave Tosu's "Good Bye" with feeling. The accom- panist committed the not uncommon error of turning on too much organ, especially when playing for the younger singers.
 The church was we'll filled and the audience appreclative. The concert was successful, both artistically and finan. cially. J. B. R.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Jabs of the Jabberwock.

In the days of ancient Rome, those who desired public office would wear peculiar white cloak called "Candia, ? short time before election. from this came the name of Candidates. White would hardly be considered as an emblematical color at the present day. According to the new Trade Union textbook, the Laborer is worthy of his higher"
 Fishermen do not mention the small fry they bring home the fairy tales all center about the big fish that only look. ed at the bait.
 It has been seen that when the new Woman Policeman arrests female they both come to the scratch immediately. Candy makers are looking forward to brisk trade in chocolate drop" Iubri- cator for the political machinery.
 The moral Leprosy of Rum is an invit- ed guest with unlimited staying qualities. In these enlightened days goods are not shown, they are "demonstrated"- busy word kept working overtime.
 T. w. X.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
WlGGLESWORTH'S SOLD
WeIl-known Plumbing Establishment
 Acquired by Creevy and Cam.

Well-known Plumbing Establishment
 Acquired by Creevy and Cam.
 An important business change in Ca- naan is consummated in the transfer of the tin and plumbing establishment of A. J. Wigglesworth & Go. to new pro- prietors: Messrs. A. E. Creevey and Ivan D. Cam. of Bridgeport, who will con- duct the business under the name of the Canaan Plumbing and Heating Com pany.
 The transfer was brought about through Attorney J. O. Roraback, and the new concern will take actual posses sion next week. s~
 Edward Allen Creevey. senior mem- Der, is prominent business man of Bridgeport, and widely known through out the state. He has seen much of pub- lie life and served as United States con- sul to the Azores. He comes to Canaan with reputation as progressive, pub lie spirited, hustling business man, and will be desirable acquisition to our business life.
 MT. Cam, who is son-in-law of MT. Creevey and will have immediate charge of the business, is young man of expe- rienoe and ability and will fill place in the actiyitles of the community. The families of both gentlemen will be brought to Canaan and be warmly well comed by our people.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Pomona Grange Notes.

The next regular meeting of the Housatonic Valley Pomona Grange, No. 10, will be held with Wemanesa Grange, No. ITO, at Gaylordsville. March IS, at 10 a. m. sharp.
 The Fifth Degree will be given.
 There will be held. sometime during the day, meeting of the Lecturers As sociation. to perfect plans already made. Lecturers and Past Lecturers are asked to join.
 Lecturers Program for the Day Topic, "Our Schools" An address by L. K. Chance, Supervisor of Schools.
 Topic, Agriculture in Schools" An address by A. J. Brundage of the State Board of Education.
 Subjects for Discussion
 l. How has Supervisor helped our Schools
 9. Should we have Medical Inspec- tion in our schools ?
 8. First knowledge of our schools.
 4. Shall we Consolidate?
 5. Are our School Buildings modern enough?
 These subjects are for general discus sion by all, and it is hoped many will take part. This program will be inter- spersed with music, recitations, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Red Cross Gar Here.

Red Gross Gar No. 3, under the aus. pices of the National Red Cross Society and operated ill conjunction with the railroad companies, came to Canaan Tuesday, Dr. W, T. Davis in charge, to give instruction especially to railroad employees in first aid to the injured interested i'll the subject, and particu- larly to the Boy Scouts, to visit the car and hear the lectures. which were given at noon and in the evening.
 The car is equipped with all the requi. site hospital appliances and facilities for caring for the injured, and the lectures by Dr. Davis were highly instructive and valuable,
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Emma Rodemeyer Waits Talk.


 The Pittsfield Eagle of Monday eve- ming. said:
 Mrs. Emma Rodemeyer Wait, of Co., hoes, N. Y, was the speaker at a meet ing of the Women's Home Missionary society of the First Methodist Episcopal church, Friday afternoon. The attend ance was large, and a great deal of enthusiasm was manifested in Mrs. Waits treatment of an important theme. Among those present was a considerable delegation from Dalton.
 She took a common sense and philoso- phical view of the immigration question, which she discussed for three-quarters of an hour in entertaining and instructive vein. She said that the problem, which confronts us, on account of the count is a grave cue, but no one need be ap- prehensive about it. She said that these people for the most part came here to be citizens, and we should treat them ill true Christian fashion and make them feel that they are among friendly, hos pltable people. A kind work spoken to them at time when they are in need of comfort and encouragement will go long way to instill in them desire to be useful and worthy members of our society.
 Mrs. Wait is secretary of the Saratoga district and versatile and gifted woman. In addition to her missionary and kiudred activities, she finds time for literary work. and her poems, which have been widely read, are more than ordinarily meritorious.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
The New Time Table.

The new time table. which goes into effect Sunday, is looked forward to with considerable interest. All sorts of sto- ries are rampant concerning possible changes. and it has been stated that some of the important trains are to be discontinued and passenger travel great ly mbarrassed. At present writing the local officials have not received explicit information, but the time tables are ex- pected to arrive here tomorrow.
 Agent Fnney says he understands, in an unofficial way, that ths time of no trains passing Canaan will be changed. and no trains discontinued, but that the evening mail train going north will end it's run at Great Harrington instead of Pittsfeld. with the probability that the scoot train between Great Barrington aud Pittsfeld will take the passengers, baggage, mails. etc.. from Great Bar rington to Pittsfield ,entailing only slight delay.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Cornell Sues Courier.

Pittsfeld Eagle: The $10,000 tort action of D. B. Cornell of Great Barring ton, against Maitland P. Foster, editor of the Berkshire Oonrier of that town, has been entered on the superior court, but will not be put on the list for trial until the October sitting on court.
 The plaintiffs declaration which is a lengthy one, recites several articles which have appeared in issues of the defendants newspaper and which the plaintiff claims has damaged him to the extent of 0,0O0. MT. Cornell is engaged in the real estate business in Great Burlington.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Edwin E. Merchant.

Edwin E. Merchant passed away at his home, on Railroad street i'll this vii lage, early Tuesday morning. after 8 brief illness, of pneumonia.
 MT. Merchant had been a resident of Canaan more than 30 years. For over 24 years, he had been in the employ of the N. r., N. H 6 H. R. R. company in various capacities at the local station. He was thorough and conscientious worker and will be greatly missed.
 Edwin Merchant was born in West Stockbridge 55 years ago. He lived for several years in Hartsville, Mass where he married Miss Emma Bentley, who survives him with one daughter, Clara.
 While living in Housatonic, he joined the Methodist church, transferring his membership to the Canaan church on his removal here. He was one of the charter members of the Christian En- deavor Society and has been many years steward of the church: His religion was of very practical kind. Even when his duties prevented regular church at tendance, he was always deeply inter- ested in church work.
 He was charter member of the local Order of Modern Woodmen of America, serving in the various offices, being banker at the time of his death.
 MT. Merchant was very sick from the first, but everything that loving care could suggest, was done for him. This was his third attack of the dread disease and he was unable to withstand it.
 The community loses a good citizen, a practical Christian, a loving husband and father.
 Funeral services, in charge of Rev. L. E. Travis. will be held at the home, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the re mains being placed in the receiving vault of Lower cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Gibson Gillette Dead

Gibson Gillette, long time and honored citizen of the town of Salisbury, residing on the Whites Hollow road be- low Lime Rock, died on Saturday, March 2, and the funeral services were held at the house Tuesday atterpoon, March 10, and the body was buYsed in the Lime Rock cemetery. MT. Gillette was we'll known and highly respected in this section of the country aud the funeral was largely attended. Rev. G. W. Griffith. rector of Trinity church. officiated, and In substance offered the following tribute to the memory Of the deceased. Mr. Gillette spent his early life on Canaan mountain. About the year lS4s, or earlier. he came to the Elijah Abels' farm in the Lime Rock district, and resided there during his re- maining days. He married Frances Abels. tho daughter of Elijah and Lovinia Abels. and several children were born to them. His wife died in 1888. His second wife was Ellen New who mourns the loss of good and faith ful husband.
 Mir. Gillette was highly respected and honored in a wide circle of relatives. friends and neighbors. He had gener- ous and sympathetic disposition and a high integrity of character. He was known far and wide as an intelligent and upright citizen, and was elected to the State legislature in 1881,
 He was a good friend, a good Samari- tan, helper in the time of trouble. He obeyed the Scriptural injunction, ~ro do good and to distribute forget not, fcr with such sacrifices God Is we'll pleased v Although he never made profession of religion, on the practical side, at least. he obeyed God. He was thoroughly honest, and dealt squarely with every man. He measured high as we'll as long and did all his measuring generously and his generosity was not disturbed when it was not always appreciabe1. He died at the good old age of %, retain ing his faculties of mind to the last moment. He lived soberIy and right eously and the Lord blessed him. w are thankful for the memory OF hum. and the good example he left us in so many ways. x
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
HoId-up Robbery in Hartford.

Two unmasked young men entered 8 trolley car that was standing at the end of the Bloomfield line late Thursday night, and pointing rrevolvers in the faces of Conductor Roy H. Durkee and Motorman T. H. Sullivan, made them hand over $41.50 in money and their gold watches. The men escaped.
 The conductor and motorman were eating their lunch in the car, having several minutes to spare before the re. turn trip to this city was made. The robbers entered the car, and told both of the men to hold up their hands and turn over their money. The motorman and conductor thought this was joke, and laughed loudly. Their laughter was suddenly smothered. however. when the robbers produced revoIvers, and told them they would shoot if their orders were not obeyed.
 George W. Cooper, and his brother, Fred Cooper, were arrested Friday, and confessed the crime, and furthermore, owned up to a number of other bold hold ups and burglaries that had taken place in the neighborhood of Hartford. Fred Cooper lived in Winsted, where he was arrested.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
FLoURIsHED A GUN
John Crumeli Fined and Jailed for Car
 ryng Concealed Weapons

John Crumeli Fined and Jailed for Car
 rying Concealed Weapons
 John Crumeli, an expert wood chop per employed by lime concern and making his home in " Little Italy," in the Sodom neighborhood, will spend the balance of March and part of April in the Litchfield jail and will pay fine of $5 each on two counts and costs, aggre- gating $50. .02, for carrying and revealing concealed weapons.
 Saturday evening Deputy Sheriff Rhoades was summoned to the territory named to take the man into custody. The story that came to the sheriff was to the effect that Orumeli had gone to the house of Lucia Pravezzi and asked for something to drink. On being refused he drew a revolver from his pocket aimed it at Lucia and threatened to shoot. but was persuaded to put his gun back into his pocket. and no tragedy was committed. Rhoades procured a cam, and accompanied by John Nicoll, went to the scene, placed Orumeli under arrest ard lodged him in the lookup, where he remained until Monday morn. ing, when Justice Ford opened court in Town Hall and the prisoner was brought before him. Attorney J. o. Roraback appeared for the state. John Bianchi acted as interpreter. The complaint charged Crumeli with carrying conceal. ed weapons, drawing revolver with threat to shoot, and breach of the peace He pleaded guilty to the charges of car rying and drawing the revolver, and was fined as above stated and sentenced to 3( days in jail, whither he was taken the next day by Deputy Sheriff Rhoades.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Electrical Trains to New Haven.

That electrical passenger trains will be running between New York and New Haven late in April or early in May, and that they may be running to Bridgeport before they run to New Ha- ven are statements contained ill an in- terview with Electrical Engineer w. s. Murray, who is in charge of the exten- sion of the identification between Stam- ford and New Haven. He also said that within few days tests would be made of the stretches between Stamford and New Haven. He also said that within few days tests would be made between Stamford and South Norwalk and Stam ford and Bridgeport.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
CAUGHT IN THE ACT
Station Agent Captures Youthful Burg E. lar at Pistols Point.

Station Agent Captures Youthful Burg
 E lar at Pistols Point.
 Station Agent Whitbeck, at the ChapinvilIe depct. had been missing small sums of money from his cash drawer. at frequent intervals during the past few months, and finally determin- ed to watch closely and ascertain if pos sible the cause of the mysterious disap- pearances. -.,.-
 Accordingly lAst Wednesday night he arranged a heap of boxes into 8 conven- ient hiding place, i'll the station, and took up position behind them to await developments. His measure of vigilance was rewarded. for very late at night a window pane was cautiously forced in, hand came through the opening and unfastened the sash, which was then raised and man climbed in and made directly for the cash drawer.
 Whitbeck did not wait for the inter- loper to force the till. but confronted him with cooked revolver and ordered him to throw up his hands. The fellow obeyed, and was kept prisoner, with his face to the wall until Deputy Sheriff Rhoades, of Canaan could get there, which he did in record time.
 The culprit proved to be William O'Hara, aged IT, who lives in the neighborhood and has been implicated in various petty misdemeanors before. He was taken to Salisbury and arraign- ed on charge of burglarious entrance. and held in $500 bail, for trial at the April term of court. He will probably be sent to the state reformatory.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
. Business Man in Trouble,

Aaron T. Perkins, proprietor of tho Essex Marine Railways, and an owner of considerable real estate in Essex, was arrested Monday, charged with rape by Mrs Frank Glossepger, on December go, 1918. He waived examination until he could secure a lawyer and was put under bond of 8 5000, which was fur nished by Proprietor Frank Ladd of the Griswold House.
 The case is said to be the most serious that has ever occurred in that village, as Mrs. GIossenger is reported to be in a critical condition.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Kennedy, Will Send rhem.

To those who are interested in farm ing and would like to receive from the Agricultural Department of Washing ton, D. 0 "The Agricultural Outlook" and the monthly list of publications, if they will forward their names and ad- dresses to Congressman William Kennedy, House of Representatives. Washington. D. O., he will see that they receive the same.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12

What's most liable to get broke about your automobile?"
 "The owner" replied MT Chuggins.- Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1914-03-12
Somebody of psychological turn of

mind once asked Lord Rosebery.
 "What is memory p
 Memory" Rosebery replied, prompt ly, but somewhat pensively, memory is the feeling that steals over us when we listen to our friends original stories. '' Tit Bits.