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Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
nIsrRICT OF CANAAN, ss., Probate

AI COufU, reDruary o, lJl4.
 Estate of Patrick Eagan, late of North Canaan in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application ol Ellen Eagan of North Canaan, praying that an instru. ment in writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased De ad- mitted to probate and that letters of ad- ministration with the will annexed may be granted on said estate. as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in North Canaan in said district, on the 11th day of February, A. D. 1914, at two o'clock in the afternoon, and that notice be given to all persons interested in saio estate of the pendency of said application. and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy of this order in q newspaper having circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sgn-post in said town of Ca naan at least five days before the said day of hearing, tc appear, if they see cause, at said time and place and be heard relative thereto, and make return to this court.
 Attest, DAVID c. WHITTLEsRY, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
One Way to Cure "Nerves.H .H

We remember hearing of an Eng. lishman. a distinguished soldier. who was naturally a very nervous hoy, but who had cured himself of the mfr nifty through reading Levers novels. The manner in which Lever treats Ur all bodily peril as Il kind of joke intro. duced him to new philosophy that made any exaggeration of the advau- tages of bodily safety seem not only morbid. but ridiculous.-London Spec tator.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
A Rich M Man's Views.

''So you are opposed to grand opera at popular prices?''
 Yes Next they'll be having terru pin at popular prices and orchids al bargain rates. and then what interest will rich man have in life?"-Kansas City Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
Seeinq That He Insisted.

But" she said. "l don't want to promise to be your wife until can be sure that love you"
 'I forgot to mention," he explained, "that my salary has just been raised S10 a week"
 ''Oh. we'll. if you insist on having your answer now I suppose shall have to say yes!-Chicago Record Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
Will End the Mystery,

Have the police yet found any ex- plantation for the mysterious disappear Hncp nf MT Jenkinsy'
 No They're going to get pack of blonlhounds on his trail tomorrow"
 "Gracious. Won't there be danger that if the bIoodhounds find him they'll eat himT'
 What if they do? His disappear ance will no longer be a mystery."- Buffalo Express.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
Distinction.

Don't you believe women can keep n secret?"
 ''Of course they can keep a secret" Well. Pm glad one man will ad- init it.
 Women can keep a secret. The trouble is they won't"-San Francisco Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
Quite Natural.

Bertha-And do you really believe that woman always turns to the last page first when she picks up bookf Percy Well. have no reason to doubt it. l know it is the nature of the fair sex to want the last word!-London Telegraph
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
NOTICE

Adjourned meetings of the Board of Relief, Town of North Canaan, will be held at the Probate office in the Town Hall, Tuesday, February 10, at 10 a. m. and Monday, February l6 at 10 a. m.
 CHARLES H. SAGE.
 ALBERT P. BRIGGS,
 GEORGE l.. PARSONS.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
Confused the Witness.

Counsel (to cautious witnessI-Why are you SO slow in giving your an swers. madam! Are you afraid of telling an untruth? Witness tprompt- IyI--Oh. no, sir!
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
East Canaan, Conn.
nISTRICT OF CANAAN. ss. Probate

hISTRIUT UF OANAAN, ss. PrObHte I Court, January 15, 1914.
 Estate of Ellen l.. Prentice, late of Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Can3 an hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to prese; t their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 SETH F. HAsKINs, Executor. 1906 Columbia Terrace, Peoria, Ill.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
WilIinn to elp.

Father ito his old friends pretty daughter, -Gioodhy my dear. 1 won't kiss you-I have such cold. His Son with aIacrityI-Can | do anything for you. fatheri
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
LEGAL NOTICES
NATIONAL IRON BANK, Falls Village, Conn.,, January 13, 1914. Notice of Special Meeting.

Notice is hereby given that special meeting of the Stockholders of the National Iron Bank, Falls Village, Conn.,, will be held at their Banking House Monday, February 16, 1914, at one o'clock. P. M. to take action on n resolution recommending and authorizing the Board of Directors to accept the terms and provisions of the Act of Congress, known as the Federal Reserve Act, approved December 23, 1913, and for the transaction of other business proper to come before said meeting.
 By order of the Directors,
 DWIGHT E. DEAN, Cashier,
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
A Man's Vote.

To request nm honest man ro vote accorCiins tu his conscience is super. tiuOuS: to request him to vote against his cnns,Ipnre iS an msult.-Glad stone
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

What one has that one ought to use and whatever we take in hand we ought to do with all our might.-Cicero
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
That's Different.

She-I hate big check patterns for rloth dresses He-That's the pattern If the IaSt check 1 sent your dress maker for them. Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
ABSTRACT OF CANAAN. ss., Probate

V Court, January 15, 1914.
 Estate of Thomas Morris, late of North Canaan, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts properly attested, with in said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 CATHERINE MORRIS, Executrix.
 East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

On the Safe Side. If you want to be pretty sure of cleGr weather save up for a rainy day. Record.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
c. W. PAIGE and A. E, WHITWELL
 Electrical Contractors

Falls Village, Ct. Great Burlington. Mas. All kinds of electrical work eeti- mated on and satisfaction guar arteed. A postal SC mt to our nearest office will reach us at once. Get our estimate before you wire by others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-01
THE PRELIMINARY CONVENTION
No Time for Gubernatorial Candidates
to Make Orations.

To the Editor Of The Tribune,
SIR: | was very much interested in the
recent speech OF the Hon. Job f. Hedges
in relation to a proposed unofficial pre-
urinary convention and the manner Ia
which such convention should be con-
ducted. There is no doubt that Mr..
Hedges has set the people Of the state,
regardless Of party, thinking, and the re-
suit cannot but be beneficial.
However. cannot ut feel that one sug-
gestion of Mr.. Hedges is extremely dam
gerous, and that is his plan for having all
candidates for Governor go before such a
convention and tell why they should be
nominated This is not time when a
Governor should Ice chosen because OF his
ability TO arouse a convention We have Il
situation that needs man OF energy,
ability and great size. We do not want "A
Bryan: we want "A Hughes. And the peo-
pie Will be more likely To seek out and
nominate such a man than that he will
60 before the convention and tell how
good he is We must not even suggest
that the race for Governor is forcclosed
against those who do not make good
speeches at prc-primary unofficial con-
Ncntions. GEORGE II. BELL.
New York. March 50. 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-01
Popular Grand Opera a Success.

\ year AGO when the City Club decided 10 pro-
mote the production of grand opera at popular
prices The Tribune welcomed the enterprise and
predicted its success The first M the
Century Opera House has verified that prediction
So far twenty-five operas have been sung, 22o-odd
separate performances have been given and the
total attendance has exceeded four hundred thou
sand. For 90 per cent Of the performances the
seats ranging in price from - cents 10 81. have
been sold out. and when the more popular operas
were ON hundreds of people turned away.
Since the season will he shortened next ear. the
management expects to meet a still bigger demand
FOR seats and Is preparing to increase the present
accommodations at the Century Opera House by
at least 10 per cent.
Many people have honestly maintained that there
was no room in New York for cducadve popular
on long list of failures encountered by impre-
SariOs anxious to present Overambitious or no;
sufficiently ambitious moderate priced opera. The
most conspicuous of these failures dated back Il
decade or two Recently New York has made great
progress centre capable IF approaching and
supporting opera of substantial quality. shorn of
the Accomplishments of mere luxury and fashion
able display A public has developed which is glad
10 take opera the same terms on winch it Is
given in most Of the cities of Europe. Musical
know ledge and interest are broadening and AN en-
terprise like the Century Opera Company helps to
satisfy the demands Of tens Of thousands Of New
Workers who cannot afford 20 attend performances
at the Metropolitan Opera House. The popular
grand opera experiment has fully justified itself in
an educational sense 1t is gratifying to know that
II has also been business success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-01
CRITICISM FOR Mr.. MALONE
Democrat Rcsents His Comment Upon
Clynn-Murphy Appointments.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Fair play is a jewel and as me
Tribune is fair. permit me to call your
attention 10 the following statement by
Mr.. Dudley Field Malone, which | clip
from to-day's Tribune: 81 regret That MT
Osborn's opinion OF progressive Democ-
racy and mine are so radically different
but do differ with him most emphau-
calIy. 40 appointment is progressive
when it is influenced
Through the courtesy of your news
paper. widely read regardless of political
parties ! ask Mr. Malone If his appoint
ment to his position as Collector OF the
Port was not Influenced" at Washington.
Further, | ask him what was the APP
pointmsnt to Office he received before the
Collec:orship was bestowed on him that
was not influenced"
As the records show that each place ne
has held, plus the one he now holds was
obtained because il was strongly 1nfu-
enced." not one Of the appointments
vouchsafed to him. according TO Mr.. Ma
lone's own statement in to-day's tribune
was progressive" in the straightforward
n-underhanded way the progressive De-
mocracy intcrprets the ,meaning OF the
word
concede, however. that every one oil
the appointments has been. in other re-
spects. quite progressive for this young
gentleman who issues political pronuncia-
mentos as if he were the Warwick of the
great Democratic party.
when he settles himself down to ms
official business he may realize that while
he was gazing with awe on the Panama
Canal. the Democrats in this state were
shaping things along very nicely without
his advice. and i'm a manner thoroughly
satisfactory to the majority Of the Demo-
Gratis of the Empire State.
A DEMOCRAT TO THE BACKBONE.
New York. March 50, 1914
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-01
An Escape from the Farm Colony.

1t is interesting, but not important. that the
prize pupil" of the dozen youths whom Miss DAVIS
Commissioner Of Correction. had tranSplanted from
the rcformatory 10 a farm colony at New Hamp-
ton has vanished 1t is unfortunate that he broke
lis parole but he is not the first to do II. Escapes
from reformatory and penitentiary. even from be
hind Sing Sing bars, not Unknown. and the
Tombs here has failed more than one occasion
TO hold those committed TO it,
The farm colony scheme could not he expected
to produce perfection in its citizens. Accounts OF
its results in the brief period in which it has been
tried show that it has ndde great difference in
the health and temper and outlook ON life 90 the
boys sent there. "Johnnic White met greater
temptation than he could stand. But if the others
90 ont into the world at the end of their terms
healthier happier better fitted to understand the
value of work and better prepared 20 lead useful
lives than when they left the rcformatory :hc per
centage Of Gain will be heavy and the one failure
will count little against the worth of the plan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-01
\ Mistaken Plea for Lenicncy.

District Attorney Whitman is right in his refusal
10 go easy with Sicgel and NoGc'. The com
mittee of depoSitorS in the smashed bank is weak
and unwise in requesting any lcncncy in the prose
cuion of the men who were responsible for the
banks conduct and for whatever happened to
its deposits
Sicge and Nogel are guilty Of Il shameless heart
less and criminal misuse of the money deposited
in their bank. or they not. The District Atlor
ncy says he has in his office evidence OF wrong
doing i'm connection with the banks failure. For
him TO he lcnent. under the circumstances. would
be 10 compound crime. Ii could not aid III any
way in producing greater payment OF money iothe
deposors out of the assets of the bankrupt con
Germ II may not make any of the dcpoSitorS richer
or happier if the bankers 90 To jail. but IL thcy
deserve TO 90 to jail there should he no maWklsh
sentmcntaty about letting them stay out. Their
going To ail NAV save the deposits in other banks
10y preventing wildcat finance by other aSprantS Tor
great wealth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-01
he Crisis.

President Willard of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road Company told the Interstate Commerce Com
mission that the railroads were facing crisis.
What else but a crisis is rapidly decreasing mar
gin between earnings and expenses? What else is
the failure OF increased investment TO keep earn
ings up to the point formerly reached with a
smaller outlay Of capital? What else is the neces-
sity for laying off vast armies of employees? We
speak of this blow labor as Il crisis for the rail
roads because il is always Il critical thing for an
employer 10 be compelled disorganze his staff of
workmen gradually built up and educated to a
state Of efficiency. The railroads will not recove~
m many months from the setback caused by the
present period Of enforced economy.
The figures with regard to earnings and operating
EXPENSES introduced by Mr.. Patterson general coun-
sci OF the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, tell how
serious the crisis is Operating revenue of Eastern
railroads declined S51.OOOO0. or 225 per cent, in
The seven months preceding January 81. 1914, as
compared with those Of the corresponding seven
months Of the preceding year. In the same period
tho operafing revenue Of the railroads of the Cen
trail Freight Association showed decrease Of
S2JOOOOOO. or 3O.7 per cent on the three princi-
pal railroads OF the East-the New York Central,
the Pennsylvania and the Baltimore & Ohio-reve-
nue. declined S2G.OoOOOO, or 24S per cent
II * not only crisis for the railroads 1t is a
crisis for public regulation Of the railroads The
Tribune says this with reluctance, having been
forced 10 the conclusion. This paper has long been
80 advocate. Of public regulation and has urged
nd defended all sensible extensions Of IT.. But it
u serious thing that public regulation should
aye brought the railroads TO the condition In
.rhich they are to-day and should be slow 10 afford
cIief- ALMOST incompetent 10 make mp its mind rs
10 the necessity for relief The Interstate Com
rcrce Commission has grave responsibilities, but
seems unequal 10 them It's work requires great
but II Is full Of the suspicious which
ieset minds that do not undcrstand. II prcscribcs
accounting systems, yet hesiates a. II 1t might be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-01
The Open Ash Cart.

Having Il handful of ashes flung in your face 10y
gust of wind IS not likely 10 be much longer
numbered among the joys of life in New York
Covered ash cans and covered ash carts ended tins
annoyance and danger in the cities of Europe years
ago and from the time of Mayor Mcclellan forward
this city has known exactly how the reform couId
he accomplished. The honor of really dong some
thing promises 10 come TO Mayor Mitchell ana MI
FetherStOn.
From Mr. FeherstonS statement ii is clear that
a comprehensive treatment Of the disposal problem
is his aim. Screening of ashes and the reduction
of garbage into saable products should pay city
of wasteful Americans well and the devsing Of
such a system would he large achievement for
Mr. Mtches administration incidentally viii
come AT an early date it is to he hoped. carts aud
cans of approved type which will preserve not only
ashes and garbage. but American eyes and temperS
as well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-01
An Open Forum for
Public Debate.
AID FOR STUDENTS ABROAD
The Aims of the international Assoeis
ton Are Described.

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Perhaps it is not generally known
that i'm January last there was ORGANIZED
a local branch Of the international ~
ISOLATION for Housing Students and Tra'
ellers. which ] founded in London IN III
and Of which the Duchess or Marlboroush
was first president.
An eX-secretary Of our society has Z
Gently started an organization bearing
similar name and processing the San
obiect-that OF furnishing lists Of certlt
boarding and rooming houses for s..
dents and travellers abroad and in II.
United States
I desire 10 publish the fact that ofi'
was the first organization OF the KIN.
and includes among its members and on
GERS Mrs Reginald de Koven' MIS-
Adolph Ochs. Mrs. George William Doas'
las. the Archdeacon Of Orange, NE
James Lees Laidlaw Mrs. Henry 'illaI1
Miss Sadie American and MISS byo'S
Dwight Day
Literature and information resalu'h'
the work Of the association may Ne o.
tanned from the secretary, Miss Taroo'
ar the Carnegie studios, 57th street. OF
direct from me.
Nlrs1 HELOISE DURANT ROSE
President
International Association for Housn'
Students and Travellers.
New city. RocNand County ~ \" MAY"
q. 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-01
OUR MARVELLOUS P. o. RATES
The Larger the Cheaper Is Its Rule tor
Some Packages.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: We wish to draw your attention 10
a ridiculous state of affairs created by the
new postofice regulation whereby since
March Il miscellaneous printed matter
weighing over four pounds Is mallaole
as parcel post matter and subject 10 par
Gel post rates.
As foreign advertising agents We have
10 supply our customers with voucher
COPIES of foreign periodicals, and foreis'
periodicals are miscellaneous printed mat
ter.
The other day we had TO send to city
address a package of foreign periodicals
The package weighed three pounds ana
fourteen ounces, and according TO the
above regulation had TO he franked with
81 cents i'm postage stamps, while II the
package had weighed five pounds it would
have cost only Il cents postage.
The writer thought these facts 50 pc
culiar that he went TO the postofiice sta
ton and inquired If this was really the
rate at which the package had TO Le
franked. and at the information desk he
was told that this was the case-that a
package weighing three pounds and four
teen ounces cost ~ cents postage and a
package weighing five pounds cost Il
cents postage
We thereupon, in order to clear up this
matter further, wrote TO Mr.. Morgan
Postmaster OF New York city, and re-
ceived from him letter where in mat
ter of fact tone the same facts we're con-
frmod No comments necessary
CLEMENT RUEFF.
Universal Publicity Company.
New York, March 80. 1914.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-01
THE WARNING OF 1854
Has the Education of Women Brought
the Predicted Evils?

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
sir: Feminist" is treadiug on dam
gerous ground when she quotes the suf-
frage article Of Mrs Norman White
house. This article stated that sixty
years ago the opponents Of woman s
progress" predicted that higher educa-
tor for women and the extension of their
property rights would result eventually
in taking woman out of the home, in
lesscning mans respect for her. in dis
coura ging young men from marrying ana
In increasing marital discord.
S.ngulariy enough. Mrs Whitehouse
overlooked the fact that each one Of
these prcdio tions has been fulfilled. or
course. The fcminists will not admit that
the attempted masculinization OF women
is responsible therefor. but is II not a
fact. nevertheless. that to-day the sweat
shop. the factory. the store the ONCE
and the tango hall shelter more women
than the home? Has not womanS at
temut t. compete with man. feeble ana
pitirul az IL has been. caused n marked
change in his attitude toward her? Has
not tho average marrying age OF women
advanced from lNHHAN N'"i' ~ '"'i''f
seven and Of men from twenty-three 10
thirty? Has not the divorce evil become
a national scandal ana do not some or
tho more advanced" feminists Of to-day
advocate granting divorces ON demand
ana even abandoning the cld-fashioned
marriage ceremony altogether? Where
then. was the false note In the warning
sounded by the conservatives Of 1854?
ON the other hand. do not the female
ngitators themselves bear ample test
mOny that woman 4, not happier ar bet
ter protected to-day ,hnn she was sixty
wears ago / might wen go further and
ask what practical bcncnt woman has
derived from her much ,aunted higher
education The proportion of wives and
mothers among college graduates -
amazingly lon. but where are the SUE