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Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11

Ossip Gabrilowitsch, who, after an absence of several years, is making his re-entree before the American music loving public, is to be the attraction at the Lincoln Day concert at Norfolk The artist made his first appearance in America, at Carnegie Hall, New York, Nov. 12, 1900. He has been educated along Russian lines, and to those who were privileged to hear Harold Bauer last year, it will be interesting and educational to contrast the truth and sincerity of the German school with the intense fervency of the Russian.
 No better program could be chosen to enable the player to exhibit the entire range of his remarkable talents, and great interest centers around the rendi- tion of the sonata by the Russian con- poser, Glazouuow, by a Russian artist whose command of the keyboard is SO temperament combined with esthetic sense.
 The singer of the afternoon is Miss Adelaide Fischer, who can exemplify in a most satisfactory manner, the all American trained voice. Miss Fischer believes that the best results are ob- tainable in our own country, and she is prepared to prove the truth of her opinion in a very delightful manner. Her voice has pure lyric quality, and her diction is particularly clear. Last year she was the soloist for the Singers Club of New York at Aeolian Hall.
 Alexander Rihm will be at the piano.
 These Lincoln Day concerts, given by Mrs. Bridgman, at the Congrega- tional church in Norfolk, are feature of musical and social life in this cor ner of Litchfield County, and through them and other concerts of like na- ture given in Norfolk, the people are receiving an education in musical ap- preciation, of no mean standard.
 J. B. R.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
L. J. Nickerson, 5. W.

With representatives from the lodges of the state in attendance, the grand lodge of Masons in Connecticut opened its 127th annual communication at Masonic temple in New Haven, We'd nesday, for a two day session. Edgar H. Parkman, of Thompsonville, grand master, presided and i'll his annual ad- dress reviewed at considerable length the work of the year. A steady growth in the order in Connecticut had been shown during the year, he said, and a spirit of harmony prevailed not only within this jurisdiction but between this and other jurisdictions. The fol lowing officers were elected:
 Grand master, Clarence R. Austin, Danbury; deputy grand master, Thomas Mckenzie, Pawcatuck; grand senior warden. Leonard J. Nickerson, West Cornwall; grand junior warden, Will liam F. English, East Windsor; grand treasurer, Stanley B. Bos worth, Hart. ford; grand secretary, George A. Kies, Hartford; grand senior deacon, Wallace s. Moyle, New Haven; grand junior deacon, Charles c. Perkins, New Lon- don; trustees, Willis L. Mix, New Haven; Charles Billings Chapman, Norwich, and Isaiah Baker, Jr., Hart ford.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
School Notes.

The class of the High School held their regular class meeting Friday after school. James Flynn presided at the meeting and the regular routine business was transacted. The class adopted red and white as their class colors. They also decided to wait un- til next year to select and purchase a class emblem.
 Miss Devine, teacher of our third and fourth grades, has been absent since Tuesday on account of sickness Miss Helen Whitford has been sub stituting during her absence.
 MT. l. G. Bovee, of Minsted, has placed Victrola ill our school. It has been heard by all the pupils during the past week. The school is contemplat- ing the purchase of one with the moneS realized form the musical concert given by the pupils last May.
 School will not be in session on Lin coln's birthday next Friday.
 The reports of the first half years work were given to the pupils last Wednesday. The grades obtained by the pupils in general were good but in some instances changes will have to be made showing improvements.
 Miss Gaylord's room continues to hold the attendance banner for another week.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
SCUTT & ROOD AUCTION
Mercantile Stock to be Sold at Ashley
 Falls.

The mercantile stock and fixtures of the firm of Scutt & Rood, at Ashley Falls, will be sold at public auction, Saturday, February 20, by Horace D. Humphrey, mortgagee, to satisfy a mortgage held by him, covering the stock in trade.
 Mir. Humphrey was the packer of the concern, the partners being H. H. Scutt and Howard L. Rood, son-in-law of MT. Humphrey. The mortgagee's sale IS brought about by the withdrawal of MT. Scutt, who is now proprietor of the Garfield Hotel barber shop. Mr. Scutt claims to have put $500 into the busi- ness and to have, due him. one. half the sum of something over $500 undi- vided profits of the firm, due at the time of his withdrawal. J. Clinton Roraback is acting as attorney for MT. Scutt.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
Farmers in the Lead.

The roster of the present state legis- later shows 8 large preponderance of farmers among the members, with lawyers running very bad second. It is a popular belief that lawyers play the biggest part in making the laws, but this year there are only 45 legal lights in the assembly out of total membership of nearly 300. There are 83 farmers, nearly twice as many.
 Together these two classes, however, form nearly 50 per cent. of the entire body. In the senate the farmers are very much in the minority, having but four members out of 35. The lawyers make up more than a third of this branch, with 12 members.
 The great body of the members who are not lawyers or farmers are in vari- ous lines of business.
 They range from the large manufact- urers like w. H. Hall, of Wilmington, down to small grocery store proprietors There is one hotel keeper, Dennis O'Brien, and couple of journalists, D. Hart Fenn, of Wethersfield, and Allen W. Jones, of Westbrook. Charles T. Osborn, of Hartford, is a mail car rier, and Joseph s. Huntington, of Old Lyme, admits that he is "unem- ployed.' '
 There is everything from natter to butcher in the body, and there ought to be someone in the crowd able to give expert advice on almost any question that is taken up
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
"Go to Church" Winners.

The second term of the Pilgrim church "Go- to-church Band" ended January 31 and last Sunday the fol- lowing received enamelled silver pins for regular attendance since October first: Douglas Adam, Forbes Adam, John Adam, Roy Beaujon, Charlie Beaujon, Louise Beaujon, Ruth Beau jon, Henry Dodge, Ruth Fitch, Howell Freeman, Olga Johnson, James Lyles, Mildred Mansir, Joseph Mansir, Will lard Peirce, Mildred Peirce, Bert Sim mons, Veder Simmons, William Sim mons, Lester Simmons and Helen Whit ford. Forbes Adam is secretary of the Band. Last Sunday MT. Gillette preached sermon to the children and young people.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
Men Enough at Vale.

Ex-President William Howard Taft was the speaker at the annual dinner of the Yale Alumni Association of ths Naugatuck Valley, held in Waterbury. Thursday night. He said that Yale has all the mon she needs at present.; in fact, more than can b,' attended ta properly. He advocated the raising of the standards of education at the in- stitution, and keeping the numbers of entering students down to a lower level Traditions, and not numbers. of stu dents, are what Yale can boast of. Horace D. Taft, brother of the ex- president, was the toastmaster. There were l50 Yale graduates present.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
Seneca's DuckIng.

Seneca Strong went fishing on the Housatonic river at Ashley Falls, Mon day morning, and being deceived by the snow covering on thin ice, where it had been cut before the last snow, broke through and got wet all over. By good luck he grabbed the edge of and, unaided pulled himself up to safety. He went immediately to a neighboring house, outtitted himself with dry clothes and returning to the scene of his tragedy, fished through the hole with a grappling hook until he rescued his ice chisel which had gone down with him. But he didn't tish any more that day.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
Immigrants to Connecticut.

The report of the commissioner gen. eral of immigration for the fiscal year ending June 80 last, shows that of aliens admitted into the country dur ing the year, 33, 192. immigrants gave Connecticut as their intended future permanent residence and 2,239 non immigrant aliens also said they were going to Connecticut. Of the aliens departing from the country during the year, 7,571 emigrants gave Connecticut as their last permanent residence, as did also 3, APO non .emigrant aliens.
 Of the immigrants destined to Con- necticut, almost 1000 were Italians, over 2,000 Hebrews, HOO Germans, 1,400 Lithuanians, 1,700 Magyars or Hungarians, $500 Polish, 1,s00 Rus- sians, 1000 Ruthenians, 930 English, 900 Irish, 658 Scandinavians, 430 French, 800 Greeks, 320 Scotch, 670 Slovaks, 320 Syrians, between 100 and 200 each of Armenians, Bohemians and Moravains, Cretian and Slavonians, Roumanians, and "other peoples" the remainder ranging down to Fl negroes, 7 Chinese, Cubans, 59 Dutch and Flemish, ? Japanese so Finnish, I Mexicans, 52 Portuguese, Spanish, 1 South American, 30 Turks, 2l Welsh and IF West Indian.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
That Great Burlington Rannuet.


 The second annual banquet of the Great Harrington Board of Trade was given Monday evening ill the Great l arlington town hall; 150 guests be- ing present, including 8 dozen from Canaan, one of whom. Judge George W. Ford, was speaker. D. B. Cornell was toastmaster, and unler his general. ship the affair was kept lively every minute. A. P. Langtry, of Spring field, Secretary of State for Massachu- setts, made the principal address, and letters of regret were received from a number of distinguished statesmen.
 One feature of the affair was the presence of three cabaret girls, from ] ew York, who, from all accounts, turnishel evel a hotter brand of ta- basco sauce than the promoter of the feast though the bargained for, with the result that the modest Canaan contingent are not saying much about the literary feature of the banquet-ex- cept to one another.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
WANT TRAVIS RETURNED
Canaan MethodIsts Unanimously Ask
 That They May Keep Him.

The last quarterly conference of the current conference year was held in the local Methodist church last Friday evening. Rev. pr. Compton, district superintendent, YVES present and pre- sided.
 The most interesting item of busi- ness transacted was the presentation of unanimous vote of the society, re- questing that Rev. L. k. Travis be re- turned to the Canaan parish for an other year. Nr. Travis has been pas tor of the local church for the past two years ana has closely endeared himself to not only the people of his church but the citizens of Canaan generally, re- gardless of creed or denomination, and it is hoped by everybody that the gen eral conference will send him back. Canaan has not a more popular or use- ful citizen than MT. Travis.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
CROSSING THE COUNTRY
Observations by Miles |. BIodgett, of
 Falls Village.
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(Continued.)
 New Mexico is strange sight to New Englander, with its adobe houses made of red clay, and the work being done by burros not much larger than 8 year old colt, but from their appear ance they look to be one hundred years old. These little animals are very strong and hardy and can do the work of much larger animal. They are used quite extensively here around the mines as pack animals. They look very wise and not in the least nervous and do not seem to be in a hurry. The people, many of them seem to be of Mexican descent. The schoolhouse is of adobe or dobe for short, and while they may be comfortable they are nos strikingly beautiful. What one sees here Is the same as was seen in Colorado, only there Is more sand and more desert as one travels westward.
 Scrub pines dot the valleys and the hillsides, and the means of subsistence seem to be lacking or not apparent te the traveller, but probably money can be made here in raising cattle ana horses, but there are large areas Of this state that will never amount to mncA commercially. The natives are said to be the descendants of the earliest civil ization known to America and I am inclined to believe this correct for the advance of civilization does not seem te jar them much out of their lethargy. One cannot help but note the scarcity of birds, etc., not even n crow or hawk is seen, although there are probably some of them here. have not seen church for fifty miles nor do l expec1 to find one for fifty more. We are te reach Albuquerque soon and l am sorry will not be able to see more of this place, us I understand it is the largest in New Mexico and is very interesting historically.
 We have just pulled into Albuquer- que and as we are going to have to wait here for while, l may be able to see something of the place even though have to do so by aid of the electric light, for find the place we'll lighted. Around the depot cal be seen Indians lying on the hard tile floor. They gre employed here making curios which are sold to those who deisre to purchase them, and splendid stock is kept on hand at all times. These curios are very interesting. The depot which is of the mission design is of stucco over wood and is credit to any place. Ii is the prettiest I have seen.
 The streets of Albuquerque are clean and we'll lighted. understand tlEat Albuquerque is of considerable import ance commercially and that this is il distributing center for the surrounding country, and that 1t is from here that she gets her supplies of household articles of all kinds. It is also some what of railroad center.
 It is now Saturday, May 3lst, and have just awakened and as far as yis-. ion permits see nothing but sand and
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Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
ALMOST DROWNED
Leon Moon Has Narrow Escape from
 Hole in Ice.

Leon Moon, of Falls Village, sol of l.. E. Moon, owner of the Ward farm, had a narrow escape from drowning, in Ward Cove, on the Housatonic river Monday morning.
 With his father he was walking on the river inspecting the quality of ice. To all appearances the surface of the river was all frozen over to the same thickness, as the last fall of snow had covered it and completely hidden Ger tain spots where ice had been cut an the sur! ace barely frozen over. Leon il advertently stepped from the thick i,e. upon such spot, and instantly went through and down out of stght in 20 feet of water. He came to the sur face but i'm ne1iately disappeared be- fore help cOalI reach him from gang of man who were cutting ice a few rods d stant. A minute later he came up again, but disappeared once more before hA could be reached On his next re- appearance, however, he was grabbed by strong hands and taken, unconscious from the water.
 He was conveyed at once to his home and Dr. Shannon summoned, who, af- Iyr strenuous work, restored him to co seriousness although tor time it see ned doubtful if he woull live. He is now as comfortable as could be ex- pected after his hazardous experience.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
Founders Day at NorthfIeld.

Bishop Hamilton, of Massachusetts conducted the Founders Day exercises at the Northfeld Schools, Friday. Since MT. D. L. Moody's death fifteen years ago, the anniversary of his birth, Feb. 5, has been celebrated each year as Founders Day. Friday all the academic exercises of the schools were discontinued and Bishop Hamilton, an associate of MT. Moody, in the Boston Campaign in 1877, delivered an address before each school on the Founder, MT. D. L. Moody, In the afternoon the students of the Seminary enjoyed their annual sleigh ride. It took twenty eight teams with large sleds to carry the company of over four hundred.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
Carload of Grain Seized,

Deputy United States Marshal Timo. thy Hawley, of Hartford, was in Win sted, Friday and seized a carload of oats which had been shipped there by the firm of Fogg & Taylor, of Milwaukee, Wis. It is understood that the govern ment has been Investigating the charge that some of the grain shippers in the west, by mixing in barley and wetting and dusting, have been increasing the weight of grain unlawfully. The car was consigned to Leon A. Coe, of Riv- erton, and was brought by him of bar gain broker, John s. Wolfe of Pittsfield, Mass. MT. Coe knew nothing about the trouble, having ordered car of A No. 1 oats. The deputy marshal has arranged with Platt 6 Coe to store the grain pending its disposal by the govern ment.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
LettI Found Guilty.

Frank Letti, of Bristol, was found guilty by jury in the superior court at Winsted late Thursday afternoon of assault with intent to kill Wilfred Gal win at Terriville last November and was sentenced to from one to three years in state prison.
 Frank Cavallari and Michal Demealo were charged jointly with the same offense. The former was sentenced to three months in jail and the latter ac- quilted.
 The jury deliberated for over three hours before returning a verdict
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
RE0RGANlzlNG BOY SCOUTS
Leroy Laffargue Getting Boys lnte
 Form to Join National Body.

Form to Join National Body.
 The Canaan Boy Scouts are in n way to reorganization on a basis that prom ises better results than before. Leroy Latfargue is actively engaged, with the advice and support of some of the in- fiuential citizens. in enrolling members and drilling them in the work of the manual, and when the troop has reached the required degree of efficiency they will be affiliated with the national or der. Leroy has practical idea of the requirements. is good disciplinarian and has the respect and confidence of the boys, and his efforts will receive the encouragement of the people.
 The old troop has gone to smash, ap- parently, for reasons largely attribut- able to percentage of the ungovern- able element among the bows themselves who refused to conform to the reuuir- mcnts or endoavor 10 live mp To tho code prescribed in the rules. The new troop will be practically reorganization of the old, but "weeded out " Any boy of suitable age, who desires to join and is willing to conform to the rules, should see Leroy Laffargue.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
Italian Woman's Chase.

Anss Italian woman created much ex- citement about the center of Winsted in her endeavors to catch up with a man, also Italian. It was evening and the woman at first said the man was her husband. Later she modified her statement by saying that the couple had been living together on Prospect street for the past two months. She enlisted the service of two policemen and constable, screaming the while, and a large crowd gathered. The chase led over the principal streets of the borough but the object of the chase eluded the pursuers near the soldiers monument.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
DR. TRACTS TALK
Interesting Illustrated Discourse on
 Europe Before and During War.

interesting lHuStfateu OlSCouFSe oH
 Europe Before and During War.
 The ladies of the Hawthorne Club and their guests, the Cranford Club and members of Christ Church, enjoyed delightful evening, in the Parish House, Thursday, when Dr. William Tracy, of Hillcrest Hospital, Pitts6eld, gave an intensely interesting talk on his experience and observations in Europe just before the breaking out of the war and just after hostilities had heen declared.
 Dr. Tracy was gracefully introduced by Dr. J. G. Adam, at whose home he was entertained during his stay in town. There was a good representa- tion of club members and other guests, who expressed themselves as more than repaid for the time spent and sorry the talk did not last an hour longer.
 The discourse was illuminated with many pictures thrown on a screen from a stereopticon, showing various scenes in various countries and depicting COL ditions brought about by the war. Many of the pictures were photographs taken by pr. Tracy himself.
 One exceptionally interesting feature of Dr. Tracy's talk was the attention given to details relating to the war conditions, that are not generally cited in the ordinary stories of the war-the little human interest incidents that ap- peal to the average listener and give more vivid impression of the realities of the great conflict. The Tracy talk was rare treat to all who heard it.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
CHANGES RECOMMENDED
Public Utilities Commission Report on
 Union Station Condition. |

In response to petition sent in by Canaan citizens, the Public Utilities Commission has recommended, that the signal levers at the union station be relocated inside the telegraph office; the connection of signal apparatus with detector bars that will prevent throw ing of signals when there are trains within the limits controlled by the same; the installation of derails on the switches of the c. N. E. both sides of the crossing; the removal of the partition between the ticket office and telegraph office, to give clear view i'll all directions. It is recommended that during the rush hours, until the changes recommended above are completed, the crossing signals be attended to by th' station agent or some competent eni
 ploye, other than the telegraph operator.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
Methodist Notes.

At the morning service next Sabbath the pastor will speak on Abraham Lin coln.
 At the evening service the subject will be,a Can we still have faith ?"
 The prayer service this evening win be at o'clock instead of 7:30. Sub ject for the evening, One Hundred Years of Peace. Pastor will give short talk.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
Found Dead in Gar.

John Soules, aged about TO, well known in Norfolk, his home town, and vicinity, as a fisherman, was found dead in passenger coach in the West Winsted yards of the Central New Eng land railway at 7:15 o'clock Friday morning by Brakeman Ahearn of west bound passenger train, No. l, scheduled to leave there at 7:4S o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
"Daye" Nichols Married,

David W. Nichols, secretary of the Hartford Board of Trade, and former newspaper man of Hartford, was mar. ried Thursday to Miss Isabelle Clark, of New London.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
Shot Hunting Rabbits,

Roy WodelI, a farmer of Towners, N. Y, was brought to a Danbury hospital Thursday night, suffering from a gun shot wound in his thigh. He was ac- sidentally shot by companion on 8 rabbit hunting trip.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11

First theatrical manager-"That comedian of yours is one of the fun niest fellows I ever saw. :"
 Second theatrical manager-''Yes, he made me laugh this morning till nearly died. Came around and actu- ally wanted his salary. "-Philadelphia Record
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
GABRIL0WITSCH

Famous Russian Pianist Attraction at Norfolk Concert.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
New York Doctor Gets Winsted Divorce

Dr. George M. Parker, of New York and Norfolk, was granted a divorce from Nancy D. Parker, of New York, in the superior court at Winsted, Fri day, on the charge of habitual intem- perance, and was given the custody of three minor children. It was alleged that intemperance began in 1907. They were married October 1, 1901.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11
THE PROGRAM

THE PROGRAM Sonata B Flat minor, op T4
 Glazounow Allegro appassionPta Glazounow Andante Glazcunow Finale GlaZounow a. My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair,
 Haydn b. TEree Green Bonnets
 Guy d'Hardelot c. The Cuckoo Liza Lehmann q, When Roses Wake Andrews Nocturne, B major Chopin Mazurka, B minor Chopin Etudc, r major Chopin Prelude, ID flat major Chopin Valsc, + minor Chopin a. The West Wind Croons in the Cedar Trees MacDowell b. Fairy Pipcrs Brewer C. My Lover He Comes on the Skea
 Clough-Leighter d. The Years ut the Spring Hoeck u. British Folk music Settings Irish Tune from County Derry Shep- herds Hey Grainger b. Barcarolle, No. 3 Rubenstein c. Danse of the Elves Sapellnikof q. Melodie, K minor Gabrilowitseh c. Etude de Concert MosZkowski
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11

And when the time for flies had gone And winter closed the lids She jumped into the nursery And swatted all the kids.
 --Yonkers Statesman.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-11

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