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Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
ChapinvIIIe Interest in the War.

Many people in this vicinity feel a very direct interest in the events of the war. Among these is Mrs. Alexander Matheson of this place, who has three brothers with the British army until one was taken prisoner, says a Chapin- vile news story. James Cannon and Joe Cannon of the First Battalion, Irish Guards, went out with the expedition- ary forces. Another brother, Tom, at the outbreak of the war was in New Zealand. He hastened to rejoin his old regiment and went to France in Febru- ary with the Second Battery, Irish Guards. Corp. Joe Cannon was cap- tured by the Germans during the fight ing at Ypres, November 6. There had been close fighting all day and after a charge in which the Germans drove the British back, Corp. Cannon was missed by his comrades. Later it was learned that he had been taken.
 A postcard dated Zerbst, May IT,, 1915, the face of which is reproduced, is the only word his sister has had from him. It is understood that prisoners are permitted to write but very infre- quently and then only on plainpostal card. Corp. Cannon states briefly that he is in good health and expresses a wish that the war will soon be over and tells his sister that he will say much more when he gets back. He gives his address No. 26 Group, 3 Company, Zerbst, Anhalt, Germany. On the back of the card the garrison command CT at Zerbst has placed his o. K. stamp.
 Mrs. Matheson has lately received a copy of the Irish Independence of August Il published at Dublin, which contains a picture of Private James Cannon with the announcement that he has been awarded the Distinguished Con- duct Medal. The official announce nent taken from the London Gazette Is as follows: Private J. Cannon, First Battalion, Irish Guards, (attached Second Signal Company Royal Engi- neecs) for conspicuous bravery and ability on the 18th and 2Oth, May, 1915, at Ruel Epinette. The telephone wires of a brigade were continually cut by very heavy shell fire which swept the whole area, but Private Can- non ensured the maintenance of efficient communications by going out and re- pairing the wires on every occasion with the greatest courage and prompti- tude."
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
The Wind and the Gipsy Moth.

That the wind is chiefly responsible for the general spread of the gipsy moth in New Engalnd is the conclu- sion reached as the result of an investi- gation carried on by the Department of Agriculture ill 1913 and 1914, the report of which has just been published as Bulletin No. 273. It has been found that ill the last forty years the pest has gained an average of miles a year toward the Northeast in consequence of the southwest winds which prevail in New England during the season most favorable for the dissemination of the moth larvae. To the northward, the gain has been at the rate of 21 miles per year, while in other directions the spread has been lower.
 - To prevent this spread continuing the badly infested areas near the border, says the report, must be brought under control. This can be accomplished either by natural enemies or by hand methods, or by both. In the infested territory, its natural enemies are now performing important services. The quarantine on lumber products, Christ mas trees, nursery stock, and stone from the infested territory is also, it is believed an efficient precaution against the spread of the pest into other sections of the United States. The necessity for hand work on the borders of the in- fested area is, however, emphasized by the evidence of the great part that the wind plays i'll disseminating the larvae. The maximum distance that it is known larvae have been carried by the wind is 133 miles. It is probable, however, that there are unrecorded in- stances in which this record has been exceeded.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
Walter King Stones Picture.

Walter King Stone, the artist, has received word that picture which he had hung at the exhibition of the So- ciety of Rochester Artists at Rochester, N. Y., has been purchased, at a good price, by MT. John White Johnston, of that city, and will be presented to the Rochester Memorial Gallery to be placed in the permanent collection at that in stitntion, as memorial to his father. The subject of the decoration is "The Water Garden'' and depicts, in oil, a scene at one of the coves on the Hcusa- tonic river between Canaan and Falls Village, showing the water lilies float ing on the surface of the river, with a beautiful woodland background.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
How to Kill Mosquitoes.

Pick punches of castor oil stalks and tie them together. Hang one over the dining table and others in the living rooms and bedrooms. The mosquitoes, so says the West Indian visitor, like the castor leaves even better than they like humanity and so flock 10 the green punches. News article.
 This may be efficacious, but punches of castor oil stalks are not always read fly obtainable by persons dwelling in New York apartments.
 The best way to get rid of mosquitoes is to have ten or fifteen wax dummies made, dummies representing bald headed men. Station them at strategic places about the rooms and then get out.
 The mosquitoes will sting the wax dummies on the unprotected heads After few stings have failed to brinl that response i'll the way of wildl, Tapping arms which the mosquito love so dearly to provoke, the mosquitoe will become we'll nigh frantic with rag and chagrin. In their frenzy they will sting again and again, and finally their feverish efforts will induce auto.intoxi. cation in each mosquito-it is we'll known that the digestive juices curdle when one hates and hates impotently. Dizzy, staggering, helpless with auto intoxication, the mosquitoes will fall from the bald heads to the floor, where they will lie twitching and gasping. Pick them from the floor with buckskin gloves, drop them into zinc bucket and senl for a policeman to kill them. NE Y. Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
Hung by His Finger.

L. c. Spencer, engineer on the Berk. shire division, met with a peculiar and painful accident, at Canaan, Wednes- day night, which has kept him from work ever since. He was climbing down from the roof of 8 car, when the jagged edge of the tin roof caught under ring which he wore on the little finger of his left hand, and he hung suspended, with his whole weight upon the little finger, which was badly lacerated by the ring and the jagged tin, until the strain caused the tin to give way.
 Dr. Lee, physician for the road, at tended the injured man, and he after ward went to the Hillcrest Hospital in Pittsfeld.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
HOTEL CHANGES
Dick Palmer Becomes Landlord of
 the Falls Village Inn.


 The affairs of the Falls Village Inn are i'll the throes of a metamorphosis that arc interesting the by islanders hardly less than the parties especially interested.
 It appears that for some reason the owners ot the hotel building-the Berk- shire Brewing Co.,, of Pittsfield. where the stir.up has been brewing for some weeks -have decided that MT. Parlett, who has been the landlord since February was not making the hotel as popular with the local people as might be desired, and have notified him that they have decided to make q change. It is represented that unless Mir. Parlett goes, the town will surely vote for no license next month.
 The local opponents of MT. Parlett argue that town man should be placed ill charge, and Richard Palmer has been persuaded to become the manager.
 The friends Of MT. Parlett maintain that the animus against him is personal spite, and that his removal from the managership of the hotel will mean that the town will go no license.
 At latest report it seems settled that MT. Parlett consents to withdraw, and put forth no opposition to the transfer of the license to MT. Palmer, who be- comes landlord at once.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
League in Connecticut.
 Yours very truly,
 Omar E. Garwood. Denver, Col, July l0.
Con.

Where women do jury duty their children must pay a price. We quote an item from the Washington Post, {" June 8, 1915, reprinted from the Spokesman Review" of Washington. It is hardly necessary to add that Wash ington is Suffrage state"
 While the law is so stern that it re- fuses a mother permission to go to her baby while she is doing jury duty, there is nothing to prevent baby going to its mother, at least that is how the law was interpreted in the court of Judge William Huneke when baby Margaret Hackett went to the court house for her dinner.
 Father rushed Margaret, aged three months, in an automobile to the court house. Mother gave baby her,6 o'clock meal, and father and infant retire., subject to hurry calls during the night.
 Mrs. R. " Hackett was serving on a jury which failed to agree"
 The August Protest" speaks of case where two months old baby wa left at day nursery while its mother served on jury. Yet the California suffragists are demanding jury duty ai right. n
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
Labor Day m Canaan.

Labor Day was quiet one in Canaan. The general stores were closed and the post office was open only in the morn ing and evening. These were the only manifestations of the holiday spirit aside from the unusual quietness of the village and the increased amount of through automobile traffic. It was not unlike Sunday.
 The town was largely represented at the Salisbury fair, and many took in the baseball game at East Canaan in the afternoon.
 Some went visiting and some enter tained out of town guests. There was no pretense of a celebration of the day as holiday.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
HEALTH ASSOCIATION MEETS
Interesting Discussions and Dinner al
 the Garfield, Thursday.


 the Garfield, Thursday.
 The second annual meeting of The Litchfield County Public Health Asso. citation was held at The Canfield Hotel. Canaan, Sept. ,. at l 1 o'clock q. Ill.
 Sixteen members were present as fol- lows: w. W. Bierce, president, of Tor rington; W. J. Barber, Harwinton; l.. w. Bull, Kent; H. l.. Culver, Colerrook William Forrestelle, Warren; Dr. l. L.. Hamant, Norfolk; Dr. 5. G. How'd, Wlnsted; Dr. R. J. Lawton, Terryville; pr. F. H. Lee, secretary, Canaan; r. P. Marble, New Hartford; pr. Elias Pratt, Torrington; F. H. Stadtmueller, Dairy Commissioner, Hartford; l.. Irwin Stone, Bethlehem; Dr. J. Fl. Townsend, Secretary State Board of Health, Hartford; :. c. Wheeler Win sted.
 The following officers were elected President, MT. W. w. Beirce; Vice President, pr. F. s. Skiff; Secretary, pr. F. H. Lee.
 Executive Committee, Dr. c. W. Bas. sett, MT. $. c. Wheeler, Dr. R. J. Law. ton, pr. H. G. Stevens, pr. I. l.. Hamant.
 Dr. J. H. Townsend, Secretary of the State Board of Health, gave an in. terestiug address; subject "Disinfec. tion.
 Dairy Commissioner F. H. Stadt- mueller spoke on Ways and Means of Improving the Milk Supply"
 A free and general discussion follow ed. on many matters pertaining to the public health.
 All present agreed that the meeting was very interesting and profitable.
 A dinner was served at o'clock at the Garfield.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
KILLED AT FAIR
Aged Farmers Back Broken by Fright
 ened Horse.

Henry Clark. aged about 70, Sails bury farmer, was instantly killed on the Salisbury Far ground, Monday forenoon by 6 frightened horse belong ing to Albert Lee, of Ashley Falls.
 MT. Lee drove onto the grounds with his wife and child, when something frightened the horse. h endeavoring to control the animal, MT. Lee broke a strap connecting with the bit, and the horse sprang wildly forward. People scampered to get out of the way, but MT. Clark was unable to get to safety before the animal knocked him down and trampled upon him, breaking his back: He was dead when picked up.
 The horse made a sudden swerve after striking MT. Clark, and upset the carriage upon its occupants. MT. Lees face was badly bruised and his wife and child received severe bruises but were not seriously injured.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
THE DAN5URY FAIR
Grand Stand Attractions and Hippo
 drome Acts.

drome Acts.
 The grand stand platform attractions at the Danbury Fair, which, by the way, opens Monday, Oct 1, for the week. are to be of the same high class as in former years. Among the acts will be that of the Azimas, troupe of "sky high" Hippoirome acrobats, do- ing double loop the.loop. Next in order will be n roller skating bear, a performance that is said to go ahead of any animal act ever shown at the Fair. The Hamilton Brothers follow with a comedy sketch in two parts, entitled the Laughing Roiters." Then in order come the Four Newsomes, spring board acrobats, in another Hippodrome act; Hampton's Dog Circus and the Australian wood choppers.
 The dog circus and the wood choppers are feature acts of more than usual prominence. "Old Doctor" Hamilton, as he chooses to be called, is probably the oldest exhibitor of educated dogs, us he is the most prominent, now on the stage. He is the originator of many surprising acts in connection with his dog circus, and this performance will appeal especially to the children,
 The Australian wood choppers, two in number, do the most remarkable things with axes, splitting hairs" at a distance of twenty feet The hairs in this case are lath. suspended in the air or stationary. The chips fly at a most astonishing rate when they wield their axes in wood chopping contests between themselves. This. is said to be the highest.prieed grand stand at- traction, considering the number of per formers, that the Danbury Fair has ever staged.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
SALISBURY FAIR
Record Breaking Attendance at the
 Popular Exposition.

The Salisbury fair drew a large con- tingent of Canaanites on Labor Day, to help make up the grand total of about 5000 people who took in the at fractions at that affair.
 A record breaking crowd attended and all roads, from every direction led to Salisbury on that day. Automobiles in endless procession were beaded Sal isbury- wards, and the outer edges of the fair ground were lined with nun dreds of machines of all makes and models.
 The vast crowd surged to and fro, all day, going from one faker's stand to another and through the various tents and stables to inspect the prize-winning vegetables and livestock. People were there, from off the hills, who have not been off the hills since the last previous Salisbury fair, and who went home to remain until the next one.
 The flying machine feature was omitted, the birdman having visited the grounds last week to inspect the conditions" and concluded that in the shelter of the adjacent mountain, the fair ground air was too light, or too heavy, or too thin, or too thick, or too something else, hence the management substituted something just as good, !" in the shape of a tight-rope walker, acrobatic performances, etc.
 The tug of-war, between teams from Ashley Falls and Lakeville, which was won by Lakeville, was an interesting and drawing card, and was witnessed by large percentage of the big crowd.
 The baseball game, between teams from Millerton and Sharon, later iu the afternoon was witnessed by simi- lar multitude of enthusiastic fans. It was won by Millerton, with the score of to 3.
 Tine fair was in every way successful, the exhibit of fancy work work, cook ing, candy, etc., in the Library proving especially attractive to the ladies and many of the men.
 Good order was maintained through. out, and the success of the affair is highly creditable, and must be COT respondingly gratifying to tI.e manage ment.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
A Sympathetic Sinner.

A visiting minister preaching ill a small town, near which well known race meeting is held, forcibly denounc- ed the ''sport of kings" The principal patron of the church always attended the home meetings and of this the stranger was afterward informed.
 "I'm afraid touched one of your weaknesses, said the preacher, not wishing to offend the wealthy one; "but it was quite unintentional, I as- sure you"
 "Oh don't mention ssit. " cheerfully retorted the back-slider,ssit' a mighty poor sermon that don't Init me some where.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
No Cabaret this Year.

It is evident that there will be no cabaret girls at this years B. H. c. of A. banquet. Whether the wives of the club members of fast year made it inn perative does not appear but it is fact that the chairman of the committee is a deacon.-TorTington Register.
 True, there will be no cabaret girls not because a deacon heads the enter tainment committee for there were dea- cons, clergymen, statesmen and dignl- fed gentlemen galore at the lust ban quet, and the cabaret speciality was clean and without offensive or uEbe. coming feature. But at that time tho cabaret was a novelty in this region. Since then the experiment. has been initiated. with a different stripe oi "ralent," and received black eye as . sort of demoralized dissipation But aside from that, the cabaret, being n, longer a novelty, is out of the running as a feature for the B. H. c. of A. The Bald-H Head banquet must set the pace for similar festive functions, hence something entirely different will bt the attraction at the banquet in Win. sted next month-not only something just as good" but something better. And the committee, headed by the bald. headed deacon, may be depended upon to supply it.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
Killed by Gas.

William J. White or J. William White, of Duxbury, Mass, was found dead Thursday morning ill a boarding house ill Waterbury, to which place he had gone for higit's lodging. White accidentally turned on the wrong gas jet and jumped into bed, gas escaping from cock which formerly supplied a gas stove. On his identification card the mans business address was given as the Colonial Inn, Duxbury, Mass. and his residence as Washington street, Duxbury. In case of sickness Mrs. Kate White, of Suffield, was to be noti- fled. White was plasterer, and ex- pected to go to work Thursday. The coroner's verdict was death by acci- dental poisoning.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
Pats Information.

One day, as Pat halted at the top of the river bank, mau famous for his inquisitive mind stopped and asked:
 "How loug have you hauled water for the village. my good man"
 "'rin years, sJr.
 "Ah! How many loads do you take in day ?"
 From 10 to IS, sor. 2"
 "Ah, yes! Now I have a problem for you. How much water ait this rate, have you hauled in all ?"
 The driver of the watering cart jerk ed his thumb backward toward the river and replied:
 All the water yez don't see there, now, sor "
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
What She Had She'd Hold.

It was the happiest moment of thei1 lives. He had just proposed, and she had grab-er--aceepted him.
 Then he took tiny leather case from his pocket and slipped sparkling cir. clet on her finger, while she beamed with pride.
 ''I'm afraid it's rather loose, darl- ing," he murmured. 'Shall take it back and have it made smaller ?''( :. The damsel shook her head decidedly.
 "No, Rupert" she said calmly. "An engagement ring is an engagement ring, even if have to wear it garound my neck" = -., ',-~'| "''yf -, "A
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
Iathrop-laWto

Howard $. Lathrop and Miss Myra Lawton, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Norman E. Lawton were married yes terday afternoon i'll Pilgrim church, by Rev. E. c. Gillette. They were attend ed by Cornish Hitchcock as best man, and Miss Margaret Roger as bridesmaid. NO invitations were issued, although the many friends of the popular young couple would have been glad to be present and congratulate them.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
Ike Hornbeck R e-appointed

The new appointments of game wardens for the various counties, as announced by Superintendent John M. Crampton, of the Fish and Game Com mission, are as follows:
 Hartford county-E. Linn Pease, of Enfield.
 New Haven county-David H. Clark, of New Haven.
 New London county-James F. Bug bee, of Lyme.
 Fairfield county-Wilbur $. Smith, of Norwalk.
 Litchfeld county-Isaac P. Hornbeck, of Falls Village.
 Windham county-Arthur L. Day, of Danielson.
 Middlesex county-James H. Footit, of Middletown.
 Holland countv-Ernest w. Avery, of Somers.
 Warden Pease. of Hartford county, and Warden Smith, of Fairfield county, are the only two wardens who are under salary.
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
Alfred s. c. Taylor.
 Norfolk, Conn.


 Mr. Alfred s. G. Taylor.
 Norfolk, Conn.
 Dear Sir:-I am very glad to answer your letter of Aug. l6, 1915. I have seen Woman Suffrage in actual practice in Colorado for 22 years and l have been actively engaged in the practice of law for l2 years in this state. The most amusing phase we have of the suffrage question here is the ridiculous objections and comments that we hear from non. suffrage states and the article which yuu sent me from the Conn. Western News is on a par with many similar reports that we hear of from time to time.
 The truth of the matter is that there has never been aud is not now any req son why women should not exercise the privilege of voting on precisely the same terms as men and the anti. suffra. gists in their desperation to find some plausible reason for denying women the ballot are compelled to resort to mis. leading and inaccurate statements. For some years the complaint was made that Colorado divorce laws were too lax, and this was frequently urged as an argument against woman suffrage.
 Our divorce law has been about as rigid as the divorce laws of other states but our last legislature evidently deemed it best to make it a little more difficult to procure divorces, so a new divorce act was passed. The principal change made was that the decree which had formerly been granted upon the trial of the cause is now withheld for u period of six months.
 Another provision of the new law is that in all cases which are brought up. on the ground of cruelty and non.sup- port the action cannot be commenced until the parties have lived separate and apart for year. The whole theory of these amendments is to discourage di- vorce as much as possible. I am in- formed that the legislators had in mind the fact that if couples are ubt permitted to rush into the divocre court immediately following some domestic difficulty. the probability is that they will come together and never seek the divorce courts at all. We supposed that the new law would be looked upon by the suffragists as an improve ment, but it has been their policy in the past and will doubtless continue to be so, to turn and twist everything thar happens into Colorado into some sort of an argument against women suffrage. The article as quoted in the Conn. Western News is simply some news paper correspondents conception of what the new act means. While most of us agree that divorces should be dis still we all recognize that it is serious problem and thereNare many cases in which it would be unjust to deny a speed divorce. be- lieve that the Colorado divorce law us now framed is good one and cannot be 1 justly criticised by anyone.
 have long been of the opinion that there is not a single sound argument against woman suffrage and that it has worked out successfully in practice, hat our women vote as generally as nen do and I believe we get better md more conscientious vote from the of Colorado than we do from he men.
 l believe the day is rapidly approach. ng when women suffrage will be uni -ersal. l am glad to note by your let. CT head that you have an active Mems
Connecticut western news., 1915-09-09
"When Dreams Come True :"

"When Dreams Come True, " the first musical comedy written by Philip Bartholomae, author of Little Miss Brown" and cover Night" will be produced at the Mahaiwe Theatre, on Friday night, Sept. 10.
 Silvio Hein, who composed the music will be remembered as the composer of the scores of Marie Cahill's most pro- nounced successes and of other we'll known works.
 The play conatins nearly a score of dancing numbers showing the newest inventions of the Castles as we'll as other famous dancers, in addition to the latest variations of the Brezilliene, Fox Trot, Tango and other popular dances.