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Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
WILD MAN SCARE
Strange Actions and Awful Noises
 Create a Sensation.

A man was seen on the east bank of the Housatonic river Friday, south of Ashley Falls exhibiting strange man. oeuvers, swinging an ax in the air, gyrating around the field and present. ing ludicrous spectacle to the farmers on the opposite side of the river. When the performer saw that he was being watched he disappeared in the woods as if by magic and was seen no more that day.
 Some telephoning was indulged in at that farmers home immediately after the exhibition, and it was learned that others up the line had seen a man which answered the description of this one, and some very weird reports of his conduct were gathered, one of which was that he called at a house and in. formed the inmates that he had new way of killing people by shaving off the tops of their heads with the ax and letting their brains out. This cheerful information together with other reports which had not lost anything by being told several times, all choice bed time stories for children and just the kind the women of rural households use to soothe their nerves, was the topic of conversation when the family gathered around the table for the monday re- past. Then some more telephoning was done, one message being directed to Constable Rhoades of Canaan, who made tour of investigation but found nothing.
 Late in the afternoon, however, just as the dusky shades of night were putting spookish aspect on the land scape, some strange noises were heard emanating from the woods. The hired man, who had been working with the team in a field near the river, came tearing up through the lot, the horses on a run, carrying an expression of terror on his conference not unlike that of one pursued by wild and ferocious lallipaloosa in the jungles of Africa. Some more telephoning got the neighbors to listen through the cracks of the attic windows for the awful and agonizing noises, which were finally diagnosed as concert in the wild wood, the star actors being fox and hoot owl singing a duet. Later, the wild man was run down and found to be trapper going over his line of traps along the river, the exhibition being in all probability his efforts to ward off the frigidity of the chilly morning.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
OTHER CLOSE ELECTIONS.

Only twice before in the history of the republic has the result of presi. dential election been the subject of such long drawn out suspence. The first was in the famous Tilden-Hayes contest in 1876, which it finally took an electoral commission to decide.
 The second was in the history cam paign of 1884 when it took three days to learn that Grover Cleveland had won New York state's electoral votes away from James c. Blaine by a scant majority of HOO votes.
 The story of these two elections is one of the most fascinating in American political history. To it now will be added the story of 1916 which is equally as dra matic.
 It is interesting to note that the con. tests of 1876, 1884 and 1916 were con. tests of men in which dominating personality played large part. This is particularly true of those of 1884 and 1916. Prior to 1916 the Blaine. Cleve. land campaign of 1884 was easily the most sensational presidential campaign in 90 years. Blaine was the idol of the republican host and undoubtedly would have been president had it not been for the unfortunate Rum, Romanism and Rebellion" utterance of pr. Burchard in the Fifth Avenue hotel, New York, on the eve of elec- tion. MT. Blaine neglected to re- pudiate this sentiment and as result more than enough votes were turned in New York to defeat him
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
BOYS CONFERENCES.

Announcements are being sent out for the seventeenth annual Connections Boys Conference for the selected older boys of the state to be held in Now Britain, December |, 3 and 3.
 The purpose of this annual confer ence of older boys is to bring together the representative older boys from all parts of the State of Connecticut, repre- senting all kiuds of organizations, to dis cuss their own life problems and to ip- spIre them throughaddresses by speakers of National reputation, in order that they may go back into their respective fields and organizations better prepared to render larger service in the exten- sion of His Kingdom. Entertainment will be provided by the New Britnin boys. Two older boys, 15 to 20 yoaru of age, may be sent to this conference from any Boys Club, Young Peoples society or Boy Scout organization, High school class or club or Sunday school class.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
SCOTT & MAH0NEY
Fine Opening Entertainment in Pilgrim
 Church Course.

Friday night good sized and appre- ciative audience greeted Earl Scott ana Robert Mahoney, who appeared as the opening attraction for the Pilgrim church entertainment course.
 The stage was artistically drnped with blue hangings that lent an air of attractiveness to the otherwise bare sp- pearance of the platform. The piano occupied one end and Mir. Mahoney'M big easel, covered with large sheets of paper, the other end. It was fitting setting for the two artists, the one aa much an artist in his character imper- sonations as the other with his crayons-
 Mir. Scott was particularly good in his Representations of Italian characters His Harry Lauder sketch called forth rounds of applause that showed how familiar the audience was with the pub lished songs of the famous Scotch singer.
 The running fire of comment aud pleasantly, that accompanied ME- Mahoney's cartoons, kept the onlookerw in eager expectancy as to what they were to see and to hear next.
 On the whole this first entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed and tickSt holders for the full course will be we'll satisfied if the other three entertain- ments come up to the standard set by Friday nights performance.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
PREPARE HUGE WORLD MAP.

Rapid process is being made by the United States ill preparing its portion of the huge world map which was agreed upon in 1909 by nearly all the principal countries. By international agreement the authorities began pre- pairing maps of the entire surface of the earth to be published on a scale one- mlllionth of actual size, or about one inch to every sixteen miles. All the meps are to be uniform in shape and general appearance and are to have the same conventional signs.
 To meet the popular demand in this country for state maps, the United States geological survey, which has charge of the making of the American section of the world map, is preparing and publishing maps of each state on a larger scale than the world map sections. These state maps are twice the size or about one inch to every eight miles. A map of the entire United Sattes on that scale would cover a sheet measuring 20 feet by 31 feet.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
SECOND SERIES OF WHIST
Hose Company Arranging for Another
 Series ofEnjoYable Nights.

The series of whists gwen by Canaan Hose Company last winter, were so thoroughly enjoyed that the commit tee in charge have arranged for long CT series the coming season. The first one will be held Tuesday evening, November 21, to be followed each Tuesday evening up to and including January 3, 1917. Following that the meetings will be Friday evenings be- ginning January 12, concluding with January, 26. Season tickets for the series of ten whists can be had of the members of the Hose Company, for $3, single tickets for each evening, thirty. five cents, to be had at the door
 Prizes will be awarded at the end of the series.
 It is hoped these whist parties will be literally patronized, as the Hose Company is one of the institutions that should receive the cordial support of the townspeople; this is one of the ways in which their treasury can be replen- iShed.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
CANAAN CHORAL SOCIETY
Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
 for Coming Season.

Monday night at the town hall oc- cured the annual meeting of the Ga. naan Choral Society. Rev. E. c. Gil lette, the president was in charge of the business session.
 Joseph l.. Parsons, secretary and treasurer, presented his report which showed total receipts from all sources, including balance from last year, of $2S2.4l; the expenses were $2lS.26, leaving a balance in the treasury of $64.15.
 On motion the officers for the previ- ous year were declared elected for the coming season. They are President. Rev. E. O. Gillette; vice-presidenS, R. D. Peirce; secretary and treasurer, J. l.. Parsons; registrar G. P. Harden bergh. A business committee consist. ing of R. D. Peirce, Miss J.O. Hart, and H. H. Scutt were elected, these with the other officers and the following to compose the board of directors, w. J. Hatmaker, Mrs. Robert Black, Miss k. R. Ostrander.
 It was announced that because of continued ill health, MT. Paine would be unable to act as conductor this season, but MT. Mees had been secured for as much of the time as he could give the chorus, he to have general direction with an assistant to act for him part of the time.
 MT. Gillette stated that MT. Stoeckel would welcome suggestions from the society, as to preference of the work to be taken up this year.
 Following the business meeting Misses Kegler, DeHart, Higgins and Johnson favored the members present with vocal and instrumental selections. Two games were played and the re- freshment committee served ice cream and cakes.
 The committees in charge were Mrs. J. H. Roraback, Mrs. L. k. Travis, Miss Regina Adams, L. H. Adams, Ivanhoe Scott for the refreshments and Mrs. Allyn Fuller, Miss R. P. Gaylord, Miss E. R. Ostrauder, 4. W. Holsap. pie, w. J. Hatmaker and c w. Par. sons fC: tie entertainment.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
THE OLD FARMERS ALMANAC.

The News has just received copy of the Old Farmers Almanac for 1917,
 number 125. The cover is just as familiar as the one that hung by the clock in our grandfather's kitchen when we were boys. The almanac is filled with information that all students of the weather like to know about, gardens and farm hints, postal information, legislative and court re- cords for New England, a directory of schools and colleges for the same section and general information that helps to make it the one almanac for the family. f+' s.-. 'ss=--As 2. Fsa .F'ss sus.s
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
PLANTING BULBS OUTDOORS.

The first frost which will put an end to the development of many of the flowers in the home garden should be the signal, say specialists of the de- partment, for the planting of bulbs of the tulip, hyacinth, and narcissus, which are to furnish the first touch of color for the outdoor garden in the spring. The bulbs may be put in even before the appearance of the first frost, but better not until after.
 Tulips and hyacinths should be placed in beds in light, rich soil that has been dug to depth of at least 10 inches. They should be set four in. ches deep and five inches apart. If the narcissus and its variants-jonquils and daffodils-are to be planted in beds, the soil should be prepared similarly and the bulbs should be set 10 inches part and five inches deep.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
A COAL SUBSTITUTE.

Manufacture of coal from waste materials of paper fsctories-an indus try which holds forth promise of reduc- ing the cost of paper and furnishing at a small cost an excellent substitute for coal as a fuel product is described in 6 report recently made public by the De- partment of Commerce from American Consul General Dennison at Chris tlania, Norway. The project is said to be practicable and an exploiting corpor- ation has already been formed by Nov- wegian interests.
 Department officials discussed wheth- CT such project could not be under taken successfully in the United States, particularly in paper producing local ities, and pointed out that if this were done it might provide somerelief frorR the threatened coal famine and prove valuable to paper manufacturers. .a.g
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
PARALYSIS IN NEW MARLBORO

An infant child of Robert Bailey, living in the Wadsworth district. New Marlboro, developed infantile paralysis few days ago, and the house has been quarantined and the school in that district closed. Miss Grace Fargo is the teacher. The child who is i'll is about two years old and there are no children in the Bailey family who at. tend the school. Other children who attend the school have been with the Bailey children, however, and for this reason the school has been closed. Pittsfield Eagle. lH .-' ..-s'-.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
NEW NATIONAL MONUMENT.

As a result of recommendations made by the Secretary of Agriculture, the "Old Kassan National Monument, '' consisting or 3S acres within the Ton. gass National Forest, Alaska, has just been created by Presidential proclama- tion. The tract embraces the we'll. known abandoned Haida Indian village of Old Kassan, situated on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska, about thirty miles west of the city of Ketchikan.
 The village was abandoned by the Indians about ten years ago. Among the relics which remain there are about fifty Indian totem poles, five or six of which are classed as exceedingly good specimens. In the deserted village there are also eight large square build. ings which were originally constructed according to the peculiar plan of the Haida Indians, and which, 1t is stated by those best qualified to know, repres. ent the best specimens of Haida archi- lecture that now exists. The largest of these buildings is approximately 40 by 6U feet Tn size and is made entirely of round and carved timbers. There also remain number of Indian graves with the typical small grave houses erected by the Alaskan Indians.
 "Kassan" is said to be the Indian word which means "a pretty town" " and all reports agree that the village was well named. The fact that the village was occupied by the Indians for many years explains the local name "Old" Kassan, by which it is widely known.
 Since the village was abandoned by the Indians the buildings have been rapidly falling into a state of dilapidation and decay, and certain amount of vandalism by tourists and souvenir hunters renders some form of protection essential. An examination of the area was made jointly by representatives of the the Forest Service and of the Interior Department, and reports strongly urging the establish ment of a National Monument were approved by the secretaries of both de. partments. The Smithsonian Institu- tion strongly endorsed the proposition for the establishment of a National Monument The new National Monu. ment will be protected and administer ed by the Forest Service, as in the case with all monuments located within the national forests.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
STATE TRADE SCHOOL

The State Board of Education hn decided to establish in New Milford a state farm and industrial trade school. and on Saturday last meeting was held in the town hall, at which were present members of the local school board and of the county farm bureau. to hear an outline of the plans concer- ming the school from Frederick J. Trinder of New Britain, state super visor of trade education.
 The industrial department will be conducted on the same line as ttsc state schools in Bridgeport and other places, while the agricultural depart ment will be patterned after the Storrs Agricultural college. For four years every expense connected with the school, including rent, light, heat and Connecticut, as in other vocational schools. At the end of four years, if New Milford wishes the school con- tinued, the town will have to assume the cost for rent, light and power. Por four years, therefore, absolutely no ax- pense will fall upon the town.
 Courses will be given in agriculturs. and in wood, metal and concrete con- struction work, knowledge such aS would be advantageous to n practical farmer. Domestic science and sewing instruction will be provided for girls Any person over I4 years of age in this or surrounding towns may take advaR- tage of the courses offered without nay ment of tuition fees. s.-Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
NEWSPAPERS.

Daniel Webster once said: Small is the sum that is required to patronize a newspaper, and we'll rewarded is its patron. care not how humble and un. pretending the gag zette which he takes.
 It is next to impossible to fill sheet with printed matter without putting something into it that is worth the sub- scrption price. Every parent whose son is av ay from home at school should supply him with a newspaper. I we'll remember what marked difference there was between those who had and had not access to newspapers. Other things bring equal, the first was always superior, decidedly superior to the last in debate, composition and intelli- gence.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
STUDYING THE FARM BUSINESS.

The county agent in Litchfield County recently made business study of twenty-four farms in Goshen, Winchester and Cornwall. Among other facts of interest he found that nine of these men were keeping farm accounts and systematically studying their business. On Investigating the profits on these farms he found that the nine keeping accounts were averag- ing to make $737 per year above all expenses and interest on their invest ment, while the other fifteen as nearly as could be figured were each making $358 year. While it can not be said that these men doubled their profits by studying their business, nevertheless the facts are significant. MT. Man chester, the county agent, is now pre- pared to assist farmers in starting farm accounts. NS-'"S- '-4zaN- -1.-s .~N-tesv">--aa
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
REBEKAH'S NIGHT.

At the regular meeting of Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge No. 49, last Fri day evening, three candidates. Mrs.
 David Roger and Misses LaMoine Gookins and Euls Saygers were in. itiated and the work done in a very pleasing manner. A large number of members were in attendance, as we'll as about 30 from Winsted. After the meeting all were invited to the dining room where refreshments were served.
 All departing at late hour after hay. ing..spent most enjoyable evening. '-'r
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
WEDDED IN CHURCH
Miss Mildred L. CreeveY Becomes
 Bride of Leonard A. Caldwell.

The Methodist church was filled to seating capacity yesterday afternoon, to witness the marriage ceremony of Mildred Louise. daughter of MT. and Mrs. E. A. Creevey and Leonard A. Caldwell, one of Canaan's most popu. lar young meu.
 The church was prettily decorated with cedar, laurel and white chrysan- themums. Directly in front of the altar rail stood an arch covered with laurel, from which was suspended a wedding bell, under which the happy couple stood during the ceremony. The tasteful decorating was done by the ladies of the church.
 Mrs. F. H. Lee presided at the organ, playing the following selections while the friends of the couple assembled.
 Nuptial March, Barnard.
 Intermezzo, Steane.
 Venetian Love Song, Navin.
 Romance, Zitterbart.
 Entrancing Dream, Maxon.
 Promptly at 3 o'clock to the strains of the Wedding March from Lohen- grin, the bridal party entered the church. The m atron Of honor, Mrs. Ivan D. Cam, sister of the bride o.be, proceeding Miss Creevey on the arm of her father, moved slowly up the north aisle, while Rev. l.. E. Travis with the groom and the best man, Alfred c. Caldwell advanced to the altar up the south aisle.
 The bride was preUtily attired in white net over silk with silver trim. mings. Her veil was caught up with lily of the valley. She carried bou- quet of roses and lily of the valley.
 The matron of honor was gowned in Copenhagen blue silk with black lace picture hat, her bouquet was white chrysanthemums.
 The full ritual service of the church with ring was used. MT. Travis mak- ing it most impressive.
 After the ceremony Mrs. Lee played Mendelssohn' Wedding March, while the newly married pair took their places in the vestry where an informal many friends took occasion to greet them and wish them all the good things possible for their future.
 After leaving the church an informal reception with lunch was served at the brides home, attended by the relatives of the couple. During the afternoon MT. and Mrs. Caldwell left for we'd ding trip that will take them as far as Nova Scotia among friends of the bride.
 The brides going away gown was brown poplin with velvet trimmings and hat to match. Her gift to the matron of honor was individual salts and peppers; to the organist, cut glass dish. The groom's parents to the best man and the usher, Ivan D. Cam were scarf pins. The fine display of gifts to the couple was much admired by the relatives at the house.
 Among the out of town guests were: Mrs. George Derby, of Rutherford, N J.; Mrs. A. A. Cone, of New Haven; Mrs. Minnie Evans, Miss Jennie Evans, Miss Alice T. Cummings, of Hartford; MT. and Mrs. Sherwood O. Cummings of Rockville; MT. and Mrs. William Darling of New Haven.
 The best wishes of the community go with MT. and Mrs. Caldwell both of whom are popular in the social life of the town.
 After the wedding trip they will re. side in G. M. Brewers house on Rail- road street which is fitted up awaiting their return.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
HAWTHORNE CLUB REPORT.

At the first regular meeting of tho Hawthorne Club, held at the home of Miss Sarah Adam, last Thursday after- noon, very interesting reports wore given of the Social Welfare work done during the past year. The following sums were contributed: $10 for the Boys athletic grounds; $2 to the Biz Sister Movement in New York city; S25 to the Canaan Visiting Nurse As sociation; $10 to the Camp Fire Girls and $10 to the Boy Scouts.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
AROMATIC.

Little Johnnie was troubled with a
 bad breath, and had been taking char. coal tablets to correct the cause. A few nights ago, when walking with his father, they met a skunk and John- nie suggested to his dad that he "better give whole box of charcoal tablets to that cat" .., :. - .. s.,ss,.-.a-,r..s.,. .ss{s,,,s