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Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
Auto Kills no.

Secretary of State Charles D. Burnes reports that three were no deaths from automobile accidents in Connecticut during 1915. us compared with S9 for 1914. In 1915 the department held E06 hearings, as against l99 in 1914 and 357 suspensions resulted as com. pared with l76 in 1914.
 Other statistics in Secretary Burnes' report follow:
 Ninety three operators suspended as result of accidents which caused death. Seventy three of these have had their operators licenses returned to them at the present time, most of chem having been exonerated. A few of them, however, were held for reck, less driving and one or two for man. slaughter. Nineteen operators li- censes are still held by the office for deaths, II being held responsible for deaths and their cases in the courts at the present time.
 Ten persons have been killed by ac. cidents to cars they were driving.
 Five motorcycle operators have been killed, mostly by their own careless. less and excessive speed.
 Five persons have been killed by un. known operators.
 In four of these accidents the oper- ator did not stop at all. In one of the accidents the operator stopped long enough to drag his victim to the side of the road and then made his getaway.
 Four persons have been killed by un. licensed operators. Two unknown per. sons have been killed.
 Eight deaths have been caused by cars turning turtle.
 Five deaths have been caused by two cars coming together. =
 We have had two accidents in which the one: ator and one other person rid ing with him were killed.
 We have had one accident where a motorcycle operator and one passenger were killed.
 One hundred and thirty. two licenses have been suspended for reckless driv- ing.
 Nearly 50 per cent. of these cases caused serious injury 10 some one and greater part of them were jitney drivers.
 Sixty-nine operators have been sus- pended for driving, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
 Eleven operators were suspended for evading responsibility.
 Nine operators were suspended for obtaining licenses under age.
 Five were suspended for making false applications.
 Three were suspended for allowing persons under 16 to operate.
 Seven were suspended for being physically unfit.
 Four were suspended for transferring markers.
 Three were suspended for loaning licenses.
 Eight were suspended for taking car without permission.
 Three were suspended for improper lights and serious accidents.
 Four registrations suspended.
 Twenty-one applications received for 1915 licenses, these licenses having been suspended in 1918 and 1914. Eleven of these were issued and 10 refused. At the present time we have 103 licenses which have been indeti nitely suspended or revoked for the pres ent year. This does not include li- censes under suspension for previous years.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
Methodist Christmas Tree,

The Christmas exercises of che Meth odist Sunday school, held Monday eve ming, attracted church full of the friends of the school.
 The recitations by the little people of the primary department greatly pleased the audience, Songs and reef tations by the older scholars completed the program.
 A large tree, brilliantly lighted, was the principal decoration.
 Every member of the Cradle Roll and primary department received gift with box of candy and an orange from the school. The older scholars were remembered by the teachers.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
Davis Presents "Snake-head." ;"

A. S. Davis, agent of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Co.,, at Falls Village, has presented to Howard Elliott, president of the road. a four-foot section of the first rail used on the old Housatonic railroad, which is now part of the New Haven system. Davis unearthed the rail some years ago, when the old shops of the Housa- tonic at Falls Village were demolished. It is thin, narrow strip of iron that developed into the "snake-head" and is similar to the rails used on American railroads before Robert l.. Stevens in- vented the "T rail-" which was first used by the Camden & Amboy road. Work on the Housatonic was begun in 1887.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
THE PILGRIM TREE
Interesting Christmas Exercises Win
 Charles Beauion as Santa.

The Pilgrim church Sunday school Christmas exercises, Tuesday evening were greatly enjoyed by the children and their parents, guests and members of the church. X beautiful Christmas tree was, of course, the central featurA and the program was skillfully pre- pared and we'll carried out.
 A dialogue, between Miss Helen Whitford and a number of children. was an amusing feature, which was followed by recitations by Sunday school pupils, and singing after, which prizes were awarded.
 Prizes for perfect attendance were given to Ruth Fitch for perfect attend ance for seven years; Olga Johnson for perfect attendance for five years.
 Prizes were also given to Mildred Peirce and to Bert Simmons for excel fence in attendance. The following were also on the honor roll for ex- cellent attendance: Willard Peirce. Joseph Mansir, William Simmona, Lester Simmons, Vader Simmons, Mildred Mansir, Louise Beauion, Charles Beaujon, Ruth Bcaujon, Roy Beaujon, Polly Gillette, Norma Adam, Do1glas Adam, Henry Dodge, James Lyles, Roy Stanton, Magda Johnson, Eugenie Beaujon and Florence Whiting. Also the following teachers: Miss May smith, Miss Ruth Hstmaker and Miss Lotta Buckbee.
 Refreshments, in the form of ice cream and cakes were served.
 Santa Claus, perfectly impersonatea by Charles Beauion, distributed gifts from the tree, to the delight of both children and grown.ups, who were greatly amused by the witticisms and pat comments of the jolly old Saint
 A collection was taken for the child rem in suffering Armenia.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
Big Bridgeport Fire .

Damage to the extent of $100,0 1000 was done early Sunday by fire that started from an unknown cause in the wholesale grocery house of the Con- stock-Willett company at 698 Water street, Bridgeport. That building was completely gutted and the stock was practically destroyed. The stock loss is estimated at $50.00 and the loss on the building at about $2O.000. The rest of the damage was done by water to the stock and building of the Hubbell and Wade company, paints and oils, next door. Two firemen were overcome by smoke from thousands of cigars in the grocery fire. Both were taken to a hospital but will recover.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
THE HURRICANE
Buildings Blown Down and Big Trees
 Broken and Uprooted.

O'>~'' Sa''N - P' ONN~Nr
 If the wind ever blew harder in this region than it did last Sunday morning, the "oldest" inhabitant digs down into the cavernous depths of his memory in vain to recall the time. It had all the earmarks of a hurricane and left in its wake a trail of broken trees, unroofed buildings and general wreckage, the like of which was never seen before by any residents now living.
 The storm came as a surprise party. Saturday night the weather moderated and it began to rain early in the eve ming and rained steadily until along Toward morning, when suddenly the mercury began to fall-it is recorded that within an hour there was a drop ,pf 20 degrees-and the rain turned to snow. At about the same time the wind began to whistle and from then until noon on Sunday the hurricane condi. tions kept up with a vengeance.
 The roads became clogged with drifts and the snow was driven from the north, with velocity that has been estimated as high as eighty miles au hour, exceeding all speed limits for Safety and sanity. Large trees in various parts of the town were either broken off or literally pulled up by the roots. The apple and pear orchards at the Eugene Root farm suffered seri- "ously, number of trees being broken of or uprooted. The shed on the north side of the road at the Root corner was blown flat. One large old dead tree at that place was broken off near the top and fell over against the light and Telephone wires.
 At various places along the roads to Falls Village trees were blown across the drive-ways, and everywhere the roads and yards were strewn with limbs and twigs.
 4 At Twin Lakes the havoc was more severe than in the village. The north wind, sweeping down across the lakes, simply moved down the trees at the lower end. Scores of the large majestic pines were toppled over, and when the Sunday train reached that place there were no less than seven large trees lying across the tracks. MT. Miles at tempted tc flag the trains but the driv. ing snow prevented the engineer from seeing his signal until too late to avoid striking the first obstruction. The train crew got off and chopped away the obstructing timber.
 In the grove several cottages were damaged. The Carpenter cottage was blown to pieces and totally wrecked. The roof of the veranda of Rev. K. o. Gillette's cottage was blown off and several other buildings unroofed.
 From all quarters come reports of chimneys blown down, glass windows shattered and wires and poles blown down.
 Severe as was the storm herenIouts, Canaan was fortunate in comparison to some other places around the state, where the mischief wrought enormous money damage to buildings and other property, besides again blockailing travel by steam, trolley, or highway, roads.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
Old Dwelling Burned.

A large farmhouse, 135 years old, owned and occupied by Aaron Messen- ger, together with its contents, was destroyed by fire in Barkhamsted, Sat urday. The loss is about $2, 900, partly covered by insurance. The dwelling was situated on Center Hill. The fire started in the attic from the old-fash- toned chimney, when MT. and Mrs. Messenger and their two children were at dinner. They saved only part of their clothes and few pieces of furni- ture.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
SUFFRAGE-PRO AND CON
Pro-

At the close of the year it is natural for suffragists to look back and reckon their gains since the year began. It is indeed reckoning their gains for they have no losses to reckon. One cannot lose what one never had, and although in four states the number of men who voted for state constitutional amend ments granting suffrage to the women was not sufficient to carry the amend ment, the position of the suffragists is only just what it was before the vote was taken. They were disfranchied then and they are still disfranchised, and the only difference is that they have learned that million of the Eastern men in New York, Massachu. setts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are willing and anxious that they should have the right to vote and that those men cast their ballots in favor of the suffrage amendment in Novem- Der and October.
 It is an enormous encouragement to tbe suffragists to find that even in the conservative east such progress has been made in suffrage propaganda. n means that three men out of five hays already been converted and that the women must now concentrate on con- verting two more. When that task is done the next popular vote will show majority ip favor of the ballot for women and the long and hard struggle for justice will have been won. That is if there is any future opportunity for such a popular vote. Press Sec.
 Hartford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
Chance for Musicians,

The 31st semi annual entrance ex- animation for singing, piano, organ, violin and other orchestral instruments of the National Conservatory of Music of America, Mrs. Jeannette M Thurber, founder and president, 126-1E8 West 18th street, New York City, will be held Saturday afternoon, January 8th, from to 9 o'clock. For further in- formation, address Secretary, 12S West 79th Street, ENew York City.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
HORSE RAN AWAY
Starts as Miss Merriman Attempts to
 Get Into Gutter.

Late Monday afternoon, as Miss Mabel Merriman, of South Canaan was about to get into her cutter. to drive away from Wilcox's blacksmith shop on Railroad street, the horse, which was being held by the bits by man at the shop. sprang forward and ran in a zig-zag course, out of the Wilcox yard, into Railroad, turned the corner, miss ing an apple tree by a hairs breadth, and dashed down Railroad to Main street on dead run. Fortunately no other teams was directly in its path and nobody crossing the street at the Parsons corner. at the time, and the sleigh kept right-side-up with care. The horse turned east into Main street, and disappeared over the hill in front of the Town Hall, going at breakneck speed toward home, five miles away. It seemed incredible that the runaway would make the entire distance, with the wretched condition of the drifted roads, without an upset, even if it did not encounter another team. But that is just what it did, arriving st the Mer- riman place in record breaking time without injury to itself or the sleigh. The only article missing from the outfit when the horse arrived at its barn was the robe, which was found in the road less than half mile from home.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
Stork in Street Gar.

Considerable excitement was created in a street car in Hartford, Saturday when Mrs. Nellie Robinovitch, 6 passenger unexpectedly gave birth to a daughter. Other women passengers drove the men from the car and cared for the woman until an ambulance called by the police, arrived to take the woman and her infant to hospital Later, at the hospital, it was said mother and child were doing well.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
Frozen Body Found.

The frozen body of James Roach, with both legs cut off, was found on the tracks of the New Haven load Sat. urday near the Sigourney street cross ing in Hartford. He had been run over by a train during the night.
 Identification was made by sister, who said that Roach had been ill the country but short time and had ex- pected to return soon to Ireland. He was thirty years old.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
Methodist Church Notes.

The scripture reference tor the prayer service this evening will be found in Mark 6:36.44.
 Sabbath morning, the first service of the New Year, the mems chorus will lead the singing. Special quartette selections. Sermon by the pastor.
 Epworth League service 7:45. sub. ject, Keeping the Morning Watch. Psa. D: Is; SS.l3; 90 II. Led by the pastor.
 Union hymn sing in the Episcopal church ill the evening therefore no preaching.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE
Novel Exercises Witnessed by Large
 and Delighted Throng.

di'N DCHsIitCd otf'
 Never was such a scene enacted on the Town Hall hill, ill winter, as was witnessed there last Friday evening" Christmas eve-when the community Christmas tree exercises held forth. The tree. blazing with a hundred electric lights and surmounted with a powerful arc light, was elaborately festooned with glittering tinsel, from tip to trunk, and multi-colored glass balls that reflected the brilliancy of the lights, was the central object set in the midst of throng of people estimated at from 400 to 800, attracted to the spot by program entirely new and novel but peculiarly appropriate to the Christmas season.
 The choirs of the various local churches, massed. were present to sing selected Christmas carols, and the band contributed number of their selec- tlons. While the crowds were as- sembling, MT Freeman, under whose directing genius the program was ar ranged worked vigorously putting the furnishing touches to the tree-and then he went home, having finished his part of the work. A few minutes later there was shout from the throats of more than a hundred youngsters, who sifted themselves out of the crowd and rushed toward the rear upstairs window of the Town Hall, where Santa Claus was seen clambering down a ladder. He was dressed in the familiar red costume, with long white whiskers and "a little round belly, that shook, when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly" and as he waddled up to the tree some of the youngsters observed that he was just about as tall as Freeman. but too fat for Freeman. He proceeded to light a number of colored fire torches that encircled the tree, while the choirs and the crowd sang carol that filled the air with harmony Then Santa began pulling out gifts from the banked branches at the base of the tree, and passing them ont to tho young ones who had reg istorei at The News office and received their tickets. It was happy crowd of children that swarmed about that tree, and good natured throng of grown ups that stood there patiently-most of them in the snow-to manifest their cordial sympathy in the undertaking. The carolers caroled all through the exercises, giving way occasionally to the band, and the air was full of music and light and laughter. After the children had received their gifts old Santa distributed few leftover tin trumpets to some of the grown-up dignitaries, who received them with every manifestation of gratitude and appreciation. The exercises concluded with a merry dance around the tree, lots of people forming a ring and "tak. ing hold of hands" as they pranced around it.
 Later in the evening party of the carolers, in sleighs, visited the homes of old persons and those who for suffi- cient reasons were unable to be at the tree, and sang, in the open air, a thoughtful attention that was duly ap- preciated.
 The first community Christmas tree in Canaan was decided and memora- ble success.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
The Kind She Wanted.

The much-traveled young man had just returned from foreign climes, and, of course, he must entertain his rich old aunt (with whom he was in favor) with stories of the wonderful sights he had seen.
 "Yes," he said, in the course of hls remarks, "there are some spectacles that can never be forgotten" "
 "Dear mep' exclaimed the absent minded old lady; "I do wish you would get me a pail of them, John"
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
To Discuss Rates.

Secretary Charles E. Julin of the New Haven chamber of commerce, has written letter to the various chambers of commerce in the state and to many manufacturers associations asking them to send delegates, conversant with rail road freight rate charges, to a confer ence to be held next month.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
Funny Both Forgot.

'Tommy," said his mother reprov- ingly, "what did I asy I'd do to you if I ever caught you stealing jam again?"
 Tommy thoughtfully scratched his head with his sticky fingers.
 "Why, that's funny, ma. that you should forget it, too. Hanged if can remember ''
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
Maneled Body Found.

The badly mangled body of man, of apparently sixty-five years, was found Saturday in the Hartford freight yards of the New Haven road. It is believed he was walking the tracks when run down by train. The body was taken to morgue to wait identifi- cation.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
To the B. Fl. c. of A.

A contributor, "L. B. K.," sends the following to the Winsted Citizen: To add to the long list of names for the
 head. There's the fat and the sap and the hot
 and the dead. No doubt there are others we have not
 recalled Who've right to feel slighted as we'll
 as the bald. To the Bald Head Club of American
 fame, There is a new honor to add to your
 name, For 'tis said that no bald-head was
 ever insane, So the hair lack must come from a
 ell-balanced brain.
Connecticut western news., 1915-12-30
The Storm in the State.

Almost complete paralysis of wire traffic which resulted from Sunday 's blizzard is not fully repaired today and it will be several days before the ser vice crippled in the stoim of last Sun day morning is again restored to normal gs
 The Southern New England Tele. phone Go. found it necessary Monday to limit all calls in the state to five minutes and long distance calls to three minutes, owing to the lack of circuits. All calls on long-distance circuits were subject to from half an hour to an hours delay.
 From all parts of the state came news of buildings wrecked or damaged, trees and poles blown down and it is roughly estimated that $500, 900 worth of damage was done by the storm. Only one death was reported, that or line- man Joseph Gerardi, of Bristol, over. come by heart failure while working repairing wires.
 The spire of the Grace Methodist church in Hamden was razed and a falling chimney partially wrecked the Congregational church at East Windsor
 The Congregational church spire in Bloomfield was partially wrecked. A window was blown in at Hartford church during the morning service and at Rockville church organ was de- prived of power during the gale.
 Twelve tobacco sheds were leveled in Suffield with $1 5, 900 loss. From $25,- 900 to $50, ,0oO damage was done to to- bacco buildings in Simsbury, East Granby and Windsor.
 Scores of houses in course of con- struction were blown down or damaged in many parts of the state and hun dreds of plate glass and other windows shattered.
 The new Bank street bridge over the Naugatuck street river at Waterbury was damaged 1000 and temporary footbridge had to be used.
 A score or more of cities and towns suffered either partial or complete loss of electric light and power due to fall. ing wires, poles and trees.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
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Daily
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THE GARDEN In THE HOUSE.

Having flowers or green plants in the
house during cold weather is often con-
sidered privilege only of the well-to-do.
Most women appreciate the fact that the
presence of flowers in the house adds
ten-fold to the beauty and cheerfulness
of the atmosphere, but nowadays women
are losing their knack for KEEPING flow
ers indoors during cold weather.
One reason for this is the modern heat
ing systems which have a way Of kill
ing off all but the most persistent sort
Of plants. But with a little ingenuity
this bad influence can be counteracted
Always take pains 20 place plants at a
good distance from the radiator or regis
ter and out Of draft. AS much as pos
sible keep plants in the same position
in the room, as they are creatures of
habit and pine away. when constantly
moved about from one corner of the
room to another.
Another reason for this neglect of the
house plant Of late years is that most
Of US have rather painful recollections
OF the way house flowers used to be dis
played. Geraniums in various stages Of
growth potted In the uncompromisiRg
red florists pots, rubber plants and
palms standing in rows before the win
dows certainly are not an adornment to
any room, and this is the recollection
that many OF US have Of indoor flowers
and plants.
But the present-day idea is to have the
flowers placed in jars and Jardinieres
that are objects Of beaRty in themselves.
There are many excellent varieties of
Japanese or English pottery sufficiently
porous to hold potted plants; and there
are inside window boxes and stands in
wicker wear to hold potted plants to
great advantage. Baskets can be bought
to be fastened to the inside of the win
dow that will hold potted plants or cut
flowers, and are especially acceptable
to hold dropping plants such as smilax
One rule that should be made by the
woman who wants to use plants for the
beautifying OF her house is that any
plant which is being nursed, palms that
are dropping or losing their leaves or
Geranium slips, should be kept out of the
way till they have regained normal
health. You personally may be interest
ed in these invalid plants. but they are
really painful to the eye of an outsider.
For the diningroom centerpiece there is
nothing cheaper and at the same time
more effective than the little grapefruit
plaT raised from seeds. Now comes the
suggestion to raise little palms without
cost from date seeds. Just plant half
dozen date stones in a flower pot in
good rich earth, keep in a warm atmos-
Ther~ and in the course of a few months
the little leaves Of the date palm will
have begun to show and within a year
a handsome date palm will be the re-
suit. A half dozen date seeds sown in
this way every six months will keep you
: fresh house plants. new ones coming
along to take the place of the usual
number of those killed by the dry air OF
the average house.
(COuyright 1881