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Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
pr. Goddard's Srop-Oyer,

Dr. Goddard, the Salisbury divine and wit, and his son-in-law, Dr. Clark. were passengers Tuesday evening, on the west. bound train that is held up here from 7:04 to TAO to wait for the north bound Berkshire train. Usually this. hold up, which is frequently ex- tended to an hour and more when the Berkshire train is late, is decidedly irksome to the passengers in waiting, and it is not uncommon to hear con- ments of impatience punctuated with explosive explosives. Dr. Goddard, however, who knows how to make a virtue of necessity, turned his enforced sojourn here to pleasant and profitable account by calling up his friend. Rev. E. O. Gillette, the Bishop of Canaan, and inviting him to stroll down to the station for social chat between trains. The Bishop responded with alacrity, and the social session robbed the long wait of It's tedium for the Doctor, and proved tonic for the Bishop.
 Dr. Goddard readily adapts himself to conditions, and is forced by the in and out-of. season demand upon him as an orator, to spend much of his time in transit. It is related of the Doctor that at recent banquet of the Yale Club in Buffalo, he was down on the toast list to follow a young graduate. Former President W. H. Taft, who oficiated as toastmaster, in introduc , ing him said, substantially: We have just heard from one of Yale's youngest graduates. We will now hear from one of the ante. .diluvian class of '73, who comes to us with the spray of the deluge still upon him-Dr. John Calvin Goddard" And Dr. Goddard, un. abashed, got up and splashed some of the deluge spray back upon the dis. tinguished toastmaster with the retort that His Venerable Excellency was only five years behind him..
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
THE BOYS WENT HOME
Bolted the Quarantine, but Liberty
 Didn't Last Long.

Didn't Last Long.
 The quarantine of the Elisha Bene- dict home, where infantile paralysis affiicts an infant daughter, is pro- nounced effective, by Health Officer Lee, although it required some little generalship to round up couple of the boys of the household-Roy, aged IF. and Bernard, aged IA. They took leg bail about the time the health officer quarantined the house, and sought a more wholesome cline. Naturally they did not relish the prospect of be- ing restricted to the confines of the home and fireside for a series of weeks, when the wide, wide world outside was joyous with the song of birds, the perfume of flowers and the atmosphere of liberty. Roy went to East Canaan and Bernard wended his way toward Clayton. But their dream of freedom was of short duration. Somebody in East Canaan notified the health officer that Roy was conspicuously in evil dence around East Canaan, much to the distress of mind of the dwellers there- abouts who were aware of the home conditions from which he had exiled himself, and who summed him and ordered their children to flee at his approach as if he were veritable pesti. lence that wasteth at monday and famine that walketh by moonshine.
 The health officer instructed Con- stable Rhoades to go to East Canaan and bring the young man to his home, to remain there until the embargo was lifted. The officer found the lad and took him in tow, protesting that he didn't want to go home Rhoades told him he would probably be given his choice of either going home or being sent to jail, whereupon the boy declared that he didn't know but he'd about as soon go to jail as go back home. How ever, he went back home and his father will probably see to it that he remains there until the quarantine is removed.
 Bernard, the younger, ran afoul of Frank Miller on the Clayton road, who knew the circumstances, and who advised him to go home at once and stay there, to avoid getting into worse trouble. The boy took MT. Miller's advice and returned home voluntarily.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
Nurse Monthly Report,

The regular monthly meeting of the Visiting Nurse Association was held Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock, with Mrs. Clemans.
 The report of the work showed big increase over the corresponding month of 1915. Last year-Number of patients, &; nursing visits, 10; social visits, 30: anesthetics given, 3; total of 43 visits; fees collected, S4:50; cost of transportation, $2.00.
 This year-Number of patients, z; nursing visits, 7S; infant welfare visits, 1; prenatal visits, 1 office dressing, 9; social visits, 42; business calls, 4; total 12S; fees collected, S25. .50. Nc money spent for transportation.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
PARALYSIS CASE HERE
Infant Daughter of Elisha Benedict
 Victim of Disease.

The infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. Elisha Benedict, on the Ashley Falls road, was taken sick Thursday, and tbe case, from the symptoms and the condition of the child, as infantile paralysis the first case reported in this town or immediate vicinity.
 Dr. Lee, in his capacity as health officer, immediately quarantined the house and inmates, as required by the state health board, and applied such treatment as the exigencies of the case required.
 Both legs of the child-who is only 19 months old-were paralysed at first, though under the ministrations of Dr. Lee, who called Dr. John Beebe, of Great Burlington, in consultation, the right leg has relaxed almost com pletely, while the left leg continues to be affected by the paralysis.
 The child is not now in serious condition and the doctor is of the opinion that it will recover, although whether the disease will leave any permanent effects is problematical.
 There seems to be no clue on which to build plausible theory as to how the child caught the disease. It is variously attributed to atmospheric conditions, to local conditions, to the distribution of germs by automobile tourists passing the house, and to the proximity of family next door, newly arrived from West Hoboken, N. J., where the infection was raging. But there is no means of determining whether either or any of these, theories is correct.
 After the news of the case had be- come known-and it went over the town like wild-fire-the most extrav- agant stories immediately got into circulation, as is always the case, in events of unusual nature, and were rapidly spread. The most sensational report was to the effect that the child had died and it's body, sealed in a metal casket, was taken frsm the house through window, the same night and buried without ceremony.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
woodrufFs Beauty Formula.

In view of the conflicting versions of Editor George Woodruff's recipe for beauty, given the New York Herald, by urgent telegraphic request, The News herewith gives the only authentic and original version, endorsed as o. K. by the Litch5eld prize beauty himself:
 "Never knew had any good looks till awarded that cup. My beauty, if you call it that, is of the solid, two- thirty pound variety, full moon face and fuller stomach. Head bald enough to win election as vice president Bald- Head Club of America. My advice to others, as to how to become beautiful is: Never use any toilet articles ex- cept those prepared by the Crutch Pharmacy Co.,, Litchfeld, and take it out in trade. Keep abreast of the times and free from worry by reading only the New York Herald and Lltch- field Enquirer. Have a place in the country, preferably Litchfield, to re- turn to after you have been hitting the high places in New York city. Smoke necessarily and eat and drink what and when you want to. Have a garden and grub in it yourself--excellent for hands, nails and complexion. Go to bed when other people are getting up, and get up when they are going to bed. Break all known rules of health, pro, vided you sleep with your window open and take cold tub every morn- ing. Never refuse an invitation, es. pecially to a banquet or to travel across the country. Work like fury when you have to, and play equally hard. Take all that's coming to you and never squeal when you get stung."
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
Likewise Norfolk.

The annual fair of the Norfolk Agricultural Association, scheduled to be held next month, has been indef- initeiy postponed, in view of the in fantile5peralysis quarantine in force in so many of the surrounding towns from which the attendance would very largely be drawn.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
Smashup at Norfolk.

Mrs. Julia Murphy broke one of her ribs and John Driscoll was badly cut and bruised when an automobile owned aud driven by MT. Driscoll turned turtle in Norfolk, Sunday noon. The automobile contained six adults and three children and was being driven slowly. An automobile backing out of a driveway caused MT. Driscoll to turn out and the car tipped in the gutter, pinning himself and Mrs. Murphy beneath the car. None of the others was hurt. .z
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
HalIiweII-ScoviIIe.

John Wesley Halliwell, principal of the Torrington High School-who was frequent visitor in Canaan, when his friend George J. Vogel was living here-was married Wednesday, in Watertown, to Miss Sabra Scoville. of the latter town. The ceremony took place in Christ Church and was an elaborate society event. The bride had been a successful teacher while MT. Halliwell was superintendent of the Watertown schools. MT. and Mrs. Halliwell will reside in Torrington.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
Sacred Mountain.

Korea's sacred mountain, Kongo San, or Diamond mountain, as it is more commonly called, carries, it is claimed, 12,O00 granite peaks, rugged and gro- tesque in form and almost impossible of being scaled.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
Her Wish,

Darling, l wish you'd treat me just the same as you do one of your. good customers"
 T don't get you, my dear"
 And blow nae off to a dinner down. town now and then.''
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
Turninq the Turtle.

Turtle hunting is not without ex- citement. The method of capture con- sists of the simple act of turning the turtle on it's back. Once in this posi- tion it is quite helpless. It's only de- fense is to cover its captor with sand
 thrown up by the powerful front legs or fippers. These are brought into action in an instant, and woe betide the captor who has his eyes and mouth
 open at the moment, for the sand is hurled with great force. When turned over the captive is dragged up the beach to above high water mark, and this is no easy task, for it weighs about four hundredweight. - London Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
Salisbury Fair Of Too.

Salisbury Fair will not be held on September 3 and 4, the dates adver- tised, on account of the general un- easiness regarding infantile paralysis. This decision was reached at meeting of the Salisbury Association on August 12.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17
Anythinq to ObIiqe.

Tourist (at Irish hoteD-You seem tired, Pat. Waiter-Yis, SOFT; up very early this morning half past 6. Tour ist-I don't call half past 6 early. Waiter (quickly)-Well, half past 5, thin.-London Prnch
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17

Among the 172 persons who will be granted diplomas to practice law in Stss Louis are three women.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17

Women are better than men when working on difficult work of blading the turbine engines.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17

German railroads now employ more than 36, 900 women.
Connecticut western news., 1916-08-17

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-06

London Oct 6.-British troops are driving back the
Bulgars in severe fighting the Struma front it was
officially announced today.
The town of Nevolen occupied by the British with
opt oss after brief artillery attack
The capture of Nevoen was announced here at about
the same time official report received from Cen
era Sarra commanding the Balkan operation that the
Bugars were retreatng under British attack delayed
Bulgarian official statement had announced the repuse
of British attacks at Nevoen The war office reported
the capture of 42 prisoners in recent operations on the
Struma
Not only the right wing but south of Monastir the
allies are vigorously the offensive General Sarral
announced violent fighting the entire Medzi Kenai-
Gradesnika front.
Southwest of Monastir French and Russian detach-
ents having occupied the villages of Buff and Pop are
pushing their advance toward the SerboGreek frontier
with the greatest vgor Allied and Bugar troops are
battling for possession of the hills leading down to Mon
astr, about eleven miles away.
Serbian army that crossed the Greek frontier more
than fortnight ago has fought its way to plateau
northwest of Kaimakchalan The Serbs are now driv-
ing northward in attempt to flank the Bulgars out of
Monastir.
On the allies extreme right in the Struma valley the
British have repused successive Bulgarian counter at
tacks.
Official dispatches from Bucharest today admitted
that the Rumanians have retired across the Danube
after making a successful raid Bulgarian soil, but
brought confirmation of the Bulgarian official report
that about $4,000 Rumanan troops wiped out
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-06

(united Press staff correspondent.1
On Board President Wilson's Train,
Clinton, Iowa, Oct president viii
son is returning to his summer home
at Long Branch, today happy man. 1t
cannot be denied that Nebraska's well
come to the executive yesterday has
made tremendous impression Oh the
democratic leaders and has stirred the
president himself to new optimism as
to the outcome Of the election Novem-
ber Z.
The demonstration accorded his ev-
cry appearance was unique in the his
tory of the. Nebraska metropolis, Ne
braskans declared. 1t reached climax
last night when thousands lined the
streets of Omaha until late hour to
cheer him. The great auditorium was
jammed to the doors to hear him.
But outside of the crowds, which
might have flncked to pay tribnie tn
any executive, the president 's friends
pointed to the outbursts of the audi
torium throng Question after question
sprang from that audience, ssach one
hailed with an outburst Of cheering.
"Who kept US out of the war;" was
one.
Wilson," came the answering
voices.
"Who saved the nationl"
Again "Wilson."
"Who prevented the great strikei"
"Who gave us the eight hour day 81
"Who gave us the rural creditsi''
| Were asked and always with applause,
| tha nnsVpr 90 Wilson -
The first mention of the president IS
name by Governor Morehead in his in
trodnctory speech, his appearance in the
auditorium and his rising to speak, each
were heralded by an ovation lasting
several minutes.
These things the presidents cam
paign lieutenants are pointing to to-
j day as indications of the frame OF mind
of the middle west They refer 10 the
reception accorded the president IS utter
ances on peace ga vindication" they
call of the administration s foreign
D
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-06
SUBMARINE WAR WILL
NOT BE RENEWED SAYS
HGHGERMANO OFFICIAL

The government is showing no weak
ness but is grabbing the bull by the
horns. Foreign Secretary Won Jagow
daily receives leaders of each party,
explaining his position eonfidcntially.
Vice Chancellor Helfferich does the
same.
A trusted German official. one of
The best informed men here who knows
the United States and American senti-
ment well, declared confidently TO the
United Press today that the present
political explosion will not bring the
downfall of either Chancellor Won
Bethmann Hollweg or Foreign Secre-
tary Won Jagow. Neither does it fore
east resumption Of reckless subma-
rining as some neutrals seem to be-
1ieye, hessaid.
"It Would Be insanity"
"But some Americans fear that the
submarinings may commence again, "
he was told. "Americans travelling in
Germany are told by business men that
summarizing should be renewed. -
at would be insanity for the gov
ernment to resume the former sub
marine policies Just because the wild
Tages Zeitung Gone of the most ener-
getc supporters Of the Won Tirpit2
polices), should demand it," the Ger
man official replied. at would be in
sanity to inritc the whole world tC
enter the war against Germany unless
there was absolntc proof that the wal
could be ended Immediately with t
! German victory.
81 don't believe half the people Of
Germany want the submarine war re
newed. Eytn IL there was n chang
LCnntiunnd ON Pann p
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-06
BY Carl w. Ackerman,

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent.)
Berlin, Oct. GA submarine block
ade of eeratin English harbors was sug.
gested to the government by several
leaders of the Won Tirpitz faction, ad'
vocating n resumption of submarine
warfare, it was learned today.
The Won Tirpitz supporters offered
this suggestion as a compromise. They
urged that such course would be in
accord with the chancellor's announced
determination of prosecuting vigor-
Gus war against England and would cut
off English food and ammunition sup
plies without endangering the lives or
property of neutrals.
The government is not impressed by
the suggestion and there is no present
indication that it will be put into
force. The wrangle between the Won
Tirpitzites and the government news
papers continues without abatement,
but the eonNfction is growing that the
efforts to overthrow the chancellor are
doomed to failure and that there will
be no change in the personnel Of the
government. during the war. American
believe reports that "A new crisis in
German American relations threatens,
are without foundation.
Final Effort of Conservatives.
The present reichstag fight appears
to be the final effort of the conserva
tives, wealthy industrials, annexation
lists and agrarians to get control Of the
government. Their allies are lobbying
aud using every effort TO overthrow
the chancellor but Bethmanu- Hollwel
appears stronger today than he did las
June when the fight on him wa
stnrfpd
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-06
British Still Advance.

London, Oct. 6.-British troops north
of the Somme advanced their position
further east in fighting northeast of
Eaucort L'Abbaye, in the direction of
the Bapaume highway, it is officially
announced today.
South of the Ancre brook, there was
considerable artillerying during the
night.
East of Loos and east of Homeeu.
there's, Haig's men discharged gas sue.
cessfully and near Loos and south of
Arras conducted successful raids on the
euemy trenches.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-06
Direct Wireless
Service TO Japan

san Francisco, Oct. GA direct wire
less telegraph service to Japan win be
opened in a couple of weeks. it is an
nounced today by the Marconi Wire
less Telegraph company. A. II. Gilman,
general superintendent, is here making
final arrangements
The Inauguration Of the system FOL
lows several months of experimenting
culrinating in recent daily eommunica-
tion with a station 10 miles from Toxic
by direct service from here
The trans Pacific service, made pos
sible by recently perfected invention,
viii be followed by n wireless service
in the Philippines, according to Gin
nun. Messages transmitted to Japar
will be delivered there by the govern
ment, which controls the wireless ap
lparatus throughout Nippon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-06
WILL ASK WILSON
TO USE INFLUENCE
TO BRING PEACE
New York Evening Post Says
1t Has Trustworthy
Information
AMBASSADOR GENERAL
BRINGS THIS REQUEST
Germany Willing to Consider
Terms Proposes to End
the War

New York, Oct. 6-Ambassador Ger
ard, according to the Evening Post this
afternoon is bringing to President Will
son an application from Germany for
the president to use his good offices in
suing for peace. The Post s article
says:
"Germany has definitely decided to
apply to President Wilson to use his
good offices in suing for peace with the
allet This was learned today from
sources in position to have absolutely
trustworthy information on these mat
ters.
"It is understood that Ambassador
James w. Gerard, who is on his way
over here, will lay the kaiser's request
before President Wilson within week.
Important banking interests in close
touch with Germany's plans pointed
out today that great many nations
were involved in the European conflict,
and hence, months might elapse before
peace would be finally consummated,
even in the event that President Will
son interviewed as mediator.
Ambassador Gerard is on board the
steamship Frederick VIII which left
from the other side on Saturday last
and is due here ssecording to Officers
of the line probably on Tuesday next
"Coroborration of the statement from
other sources on this side of the water
which might be described as highest
suthority' came this afternoon to sub
stantiate the belief in financial circles
"The main statement, made with
great positiveness today, tends to con
firm the rumors that have been afloat
for months.
"It is fact, however, positively il
may have been denied officially that
the possibility of President Wilson act
ing as mediator has been discussed by
German officials with Ambassador Ger
ard. 1t is therefore by no means sur
prising that the reports now take def
mite shape in connection with Mr.
Gerard s trip to this country.
| "The source from which the informa
tion was obtained did not know wha
terms would be offered by Germany. M
details of that nature were obtainabl
but it was generally thought that i
Germany was making the offer in view
of recent events of the war, the term
which the Teutonic empires would agre
to would be much more reasonable thai
those which have been suggested from
time to time as q basis for ending tn
conflict. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-06
SAY Commission IS
VERY STRONG BODY
President Composes Ii OF
Two Republicans and One
Progressive

Washington, Oct. Standardization
officials in Washington today consider
the eight hour commission named by
President Wilson to be a remarkably
strong body. The eommissi IN is com
posed of two republicans and one pro-
gressive. Major General George Goe-
thals, chairman, and interstate com,
meree commissioner +. +. Clarke, are
the two republicans and Federal trade
commissioner George Rublee is the pro-
gressive. The qualifications of the men
as catalogued by officials here are:
Major General Goetha1s-Knowledge
of railroad affairs through building and
handling of canal line; experience as
largest employer of men in the country
while engineer in chief of the canal.
Commissioner Clarke-EKpericnced as
railroad man and union man, seventeen
years as an official of the Order of
Railway Conductors; knowledge OF
broad railroad problems obtained on in
terstate commerce commission, under
appointment by Roosevelt, Taft and
Wilson,
Commissioner Rublee--1n close touch
with American problems through ser
vice on federal trade commission and
study of labor questions for many
years.
The commission is expected to begin
its work of Investigation before the
Adamson law, providing the eight houl
day, actually GOES into effect, January
II. They must report to the presidcni
and congress some time after July /
1917, and before October |, 1917, OIL
the effect of the operation of the law
Congress appropriated $4,000 for ex
penses, but none of this will take the
form of salaries for the commissioners
since all three men are now salariet
Government officials.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-10-06

have captured enemy positions south of
Brzezany (southeast of Lemberg), re.
pelling repeated German-Turkish coun-
ter attacks, it was announced officially
today.
Fierce battles are proceeding near
Zlota Hev and in the regions of Peni.
aka, Gumolavace and Mlynovce. The
Austro-Germans are resisting stubbornly
and counter attacking. In this fighting
$50 prisoners have been taken.
In Dobrudja, the Russo. Rumanian of.
fensive continues. Three hundred more
prisoners have been taken.