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Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
Masonic Ohicers. I271.

A Housatonic Lodge Masonic folder, of 1874-42 years ago-has been placed on the sancium desk. It was printed by John F. Baldwin, 174 Fulton street, New York, he News printing estab- lishment having not located ill Canaan until two years later. At that time the officers of the lodge were:
 John H. Pulver, w. M; William A. Hester, $. w.; Freeman H. Rossman, J. W: Robert VanDeusen, treasurer; Josiah B. Lawrence, secretary; Hiram H. Coggswell, s. D.; William Waller, J. D.; Rev. J. H. Lane, chaplain ; Henry J. Mead, marshall; Luther D. Lindsay, $. S.; Danville A. Riker, J. s.; Stephen Malloy, tyler; $. c. Beckley, J. N. VanDeusen and D. L. Peirce. finance committee The Past Masters were J. E. Hardenbergh and H. J. Mead.
 The lodge held regular communica, tjons on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, on the large hall over the old Warner House, which stood on the site of the present Garfield block
 Sd far as can be learned, only three out of the above list of officers are now living-John H. Pulver, now of Copake, N. Y; W. A. Hiester, of Harrisburg, Penn, and J. N. VanDeusen, of Ga naan.
 The lodge was moved from the old Warner hotel building to the Cum mings block, (now Parsons & Sons, shortly after the completion of the latter building, in 1876.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
R. F. D. CHANGES
Objections Made by Patrons 10 Con-
 gressman James p. GIynn.

Objections Made by Patrons 10 Con-
 gressm James p. Glynn.
 The changes in the rural free Goe- livery route from the Canaan postotttoe, and other places in Litchfield county, which were scheduled to go into ettsGe May have been postponed 10 June l. by order of the Postoffico departmens.
 A Washington dispatch to the Conr- ant says:
 Congressman James P. Glynn oaliesi on the fourth assistant postmaassr general this afternoon and succeeded i'm convincing him that it would be to the best interests of good II ail service in Litchfield county to postpone the pro posed changes in tho rural free delivery routes, scheduled to take effect May |. for a month. This the fourth assistGut postmaster general promised to do and has ordered his chief inspector, who was sent to Hartford county yesterday at Congressman Oakley's request, tCs investigate and report on the rural routes in Litchfeld county.
 Congressman Glynn had recoiyed strenuous protests from people iT his district, among which was the 9fate- ment that one of the new routes would follow an old woods road, in many places blocked completely hy barhsd wire, and had actually been mapped out to pass through the basin os onN of the Nepaug reservoirs.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
GEORGE MOON DEAD
Former Canaan Man Passes Away at
 Tuckahoe, N. Y.


 George H. Moon, a former resident of Canaan. died at his home in Tucka- hoe, N. Y., Saturday morning, at the age of 55 years. Death was caused by Bright's disease and other complica- tiOns. The remains were brought to Canaan, Tuesday afternoon and in- tered in the family plot in Lower Cemetery.
 The funeral services which took place in Tuckahoe, Sunday afternoon, were very largely attended, not only by the townspeople. among whom MT. Moon was extremely popular, but by friends from other towns. His fellow en- ploves at the Grand Central Station at tended ill body, and the floral tributes were many and beautiful. After a brief service at the house, which was crowded to its fullest capacity, the body was taken to the church, where the formal services were held. There was a very large attendance of child ren for whom he always had a warm affection.
 The music was effective and beauti- full. "The Perfect Day." and "Beauti- ful Isle of Somewhere" were sung, and "Face to Face'' rendered as a violin solo, the violin having been the favorite instrument of the deceased.
 Deceased was the eldest son of the late Norman l.. Moon, and was born in Wetaug, who died about 1870. He lived in Canaan, on West Main street, with his mother and family for several d Iof& ago, to take up his residence in Dan- bury. For several years past he had been railroad carpenter, in charge of the Grand Central station building. He is survived by his wife and six children who live in Tuckahoe; a brother. Norman Moon, of New Jersey, and sister, Mrs. George L. Roraback, of Sheffield, Mass. His mother, who was the widow of the late David Scott, her second husband, died about three years ago, at the residence of her daughter.
 The father of deceased, Norman L. Moon was school teacher and music teacher in Canaan in the eos, and was rated as a first class educator and musi- clan. His school, "select school" in the Town Hall building was we'll attended by pupils from ehis village and the surrounding towns. MT. Moon died at the age of about 35. So far as can be recalled by surviving pupils, the only men now living in Canaan, who attended his school, are Judge A. T. Roraback, Rufus H. Whitford. Seneca Strong, John Hoag, Ovid P. Gillette, Frank Goodwin, Almerin Gil lette and John Rodemeyer. About the same number of ladies who attended also are still living here.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
Bound Over for Murder.

After spending a restless night in a office cell, Vitantonio Palmisano ap- peared in the Thompsonville police court Thursday morning charged with 1Hurder by shooting Govani Pasqualic chic on the night of July 25, 1909. lie accompanied the police from Lynn, where he was arrested on Tuesday, without causing any trouble, and as sented to come without requisition papers. In the police court he was un- easy and showed plainly the ordeal passed through. He had no lawyer to defend him, and at the suggestion of State Policeman Frank Virelli. Antonio Ganusccio, the Italian banker, was named as interpreter. The man re- fused to plead to the charge. and would not talk about the case or its proceed ings. Judge Hugh Young bound Palmisano over to the June term of the Superior Court at Hartford without bonds He was taken to the county jail at Hartford to await trial.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
MASONIC FESTIVITIES
Sister Lodges Will Visit Local Lodge
 Next Thursday Night.

Thursday evening of next week, May 25, at a regular communication the third degree will be conferred by Housatonic Lodge, F. and A. NJ. In vitations have been sent to Montgomery Lodge, of Lakev.lle; Blazing Star, of West Cornwall, and Western Star, of Norfolk, to be present. Deputy Grand Master L. J. Nlckerson, is expected to honor the occasion with h:s presence as the second highest officer in the Grand Ludge. The sisters of the Esther Chapter, o. E. $. will serve one of their splendid suppers after the lodge ceremonies, and it is planned to make the event exceptionally enjoyable and sort of celebration of number of candidates who have received the third degree during the season, which has been busy one for the lodge and re. suited in considerable growth in mem bership.
 This evening, at a special communi- cation, the first degree will be con ferred.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
SHOWING OFF THE SIREN
Canaan Fire Alarm Does Stunts for
 Visiting Officials.

A big automobile load of men from Athens, N. Y, came over to Canaan, Friday, arriving here about noon, to inspect the siren fire alarm and have its workings demonstrated and its voice tested. They were the members of the Athens board of supervisors and chief engineer, and their errand was to as. certain whether the Canaan fire alarm is such as it would be advisable for the Athens fire department to install.
 The demonstrations were made by Allyn Fuller, who manipulated the lever and put the siren through it paces from the bottom of the gamut to the tip top. The people of the village had been warned, through an item in The News of the day before, so there was no panic when the thing began to wal and howl. It took its pitch with groan at low G and climbed all the way up the musical alphabet, psssing high c with shriek and continued up and up until its uppers were exhausted in piercing scream; then crawled down and undulated in semi.quavers between top and bottom, dying down to dismal moan. and when the far away listeners thought all was over and the end had come, it took in a deep breath and up she went again, repeating the noisy performance a number of times
 The visitors took in the sound from various angles and at various distances. They listened with their ears to the heart of the machine, they motored a mile or so away, to the east and the west, and hearkened to the howl, and although the wind was blowing savagely out of the northwest they ad- mitted that the sound penetrated in that direction against the wind, in the most oul-satisfying manner.
 After the demonstration the visitors compared notes and agreed that the siren could do all that could reason. ably be expected of it, and virtually determined to recommend the purchase of similar device for the Athens fire department
 The visitors expressed themselves as pleased with the appearance and activ- ity of our village and especially with the treatment accorded them by the firemen. They had dinner at the Can field Hotel, but wondered "why live town like Canaan should go dry"
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
It's the Modern Way.

"What is your diagnosis, doctor ?''
 Well, I find that you have little inflammation in the ears, your throat is slightly affected, your digestive organs are not functioning properly and there is evidence of bronchitis"
 But can you fix me up?"
 Well. I advise that you go to Doctor Tappem for your ears; across the street you will find Doctor Swallow, who is 8 throat specialist, and Doctor Pepsin will understand your digestive difficult ties. As to your bronchitis, you should see good lung expert at once."
 ''Rut isn't there anything the mat ter with ne that you can cure =
 "Yes' you have a $IO bill in your wallet: I'll relieve you of that.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
-<Epworth League Anniversary.

At the Methodist church last Sunday evening the Epworth League toCk charge of the service, using a program that combined their anniversary and installation ot officers with an obser- vance of Mothers Day. Special read ings were introduced and the members of the Junior League added a chorus and several recitations.
 At the closing the following newly elected officers were installed by the pastor:
 President, Miss Clara Merchant; first vice. president, H. H. Scutt; second president, Miss Ebba Lindell; third vice-president, Mrs. .. E. Bai igley; fourth vice.president, Miss c. H. Roraback; treasurer, W. N. Beebe; secretary, Mrs. Myra Lathrop; Junior League superintendent. Mrs. G. M. Brewer. H. H. Scutt had charge of the service.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
ODD FELLOWS NIGHT
Three Hundred Members See Degree
 Conferred, and Feast.


 What was perhaps the largest gather ing of any fraternal organization ever held in Canaan. occurred Monday night, the occasion being the eighth anniversary of the institution of Ga naan Lodge, No. 50, I. O. O. F. as it was also the celebration of the recep- tion of the hundredth member of the lodge.
 Invitations to be present had been extended to neighboring Odd Fellow lodge and they were largely repre- sented, twenty automobiles bringing the members of Clifton Lodge, of Win. sted. Good Shepherd Lodge, of New Milford, came by special car on the 7:29 train and returned by special train about midnight. Taghconic Lodge, of Great Harrington, and Millerton Lodge both came by automobiles. Over 300 Odd Fellows were in town to attend the ceremonies.
 It was an inspiring sight when Noble Grand, O. F. Hitchcock, called the gathering to order in Town Hall. Every available seat was occupied, leaving the center of the floor for the degree work. Many complimentary remarks were passed on the fine ap- pearance of the brothers in attendance. The variety in the regalia worn by the different lodges added to the attrac. tiveness of the scene.
 By invitation, Clifton Lodge brought their First degree team of 30 members to exemplify that degree for three can- didates who were in waiting. To ap- propriate music, furnished by the Win. sted lodges orchestra, the team took their places on the floor and carried the work through in a manner to win round after round of applause from the on lockers, many of whom had never witnessed the work done with so much ceremony and with such splendid cos. tunes.
 The drill work was particularly pleasing and thoroughly enjoyed by the other visiting brothers, who were glad of the opportunity to observe the work.
 After the lodge closed, the whole company repaired to Odd Fellows hall, where Rebekah Lodge had fine sup. per in waiting. Six tables occupied all the available floor space and they were soon filled and two long tables were used the second time. Abundant pro vision had been made and the ladies won hearty praise for the efficient man. ner in which they provided and served the repast.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
Clara Louise Kellogg Strakosch.

The death of Mrs. Clara Louise Kellogg Strakosch, at her home ill New Hartford, last week, stilled for ever a voice that had once charmed the nation. Up to the time of her retire. ment from the operatic stage, in 1887, she was held to be America's leading prima donna, and during all the years of her private life she had been loved and remembered by all devotees of the musical art.
 Her funeral, Tuesday, was largely attended, many celebrities coming from New York to join the mourning neigh bors and friends in paying tribute to her memory. Among the Norfolk people who attended were MT. Carl Stoeckel and MT. and Mrs. H. H. Bridg- man.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
Dr.. Shaw in Salisbury,

Under the auspices of the Salisbury Equal Franchise League, pr. Anna Howard Shaw, honorary president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association will lecture on "The Fundamental Importance of Woman Suffrage" at Roberts Hall, Lakeville, Thursday evening, May 25, at 8:30. Admission free. A collection will be taken.
 pr. Shaw will be introduced by MT. William A. Prendergast. Comptroller of the city of New York.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
What Are Smokes ?

Judge Edwin $. Thomas in the United States Court has an interesting question to consider in the case of the United States against "l00 little cigars" so called. The question is whether the so.called little cigars" are cigars, or cigarettes, for tlie pur- pose of a tax to the internal revenue department.
 The Tobacco Production Company. located in New Milford, manufactured the so.called little cigars and claims, for the purposes of the tax to the government, that they are an all tobacco product and are liable to tax of 75 cents a 1000. The claim of tine government, however, is that the "smokers'' made by the Tobacco Pro. duction Company comes under the classification of cigarettes and that the tax on them should be SI.25 1000, instead of 75 cents as the manufacturer claims.
 The whole question hinges on the classification that is given to the wrap per. The manufacturer takes tobacco and subjects it to sweating and S sieaming process, and. after the juice is extracted from the tobacco and drawn off, the substance that remains is put into beater machine, and then it follows part of the process that is used in making paper, and finally from the machinery is produced nice leaf that is used as wrapper on the little cigar" so.called. The question for Judge Thomas to decide is whether the smokes are little cigars or cigarettes.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18

There are 10, 900 deer in the Grand Canyon game refuge in Arizona.
 To enable visitors 10 get a closer view of the whirlpool of Niagara Falls, a passenger carrying cable will be built across the river.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18
Killed Himself.

William Young, n carpenter, 70 years old, committed suicide by nangiptr Wednesday night at the Hartford aims house. He went to the institUsiou oH suspicion os being demented.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18

More than 12O, GOO, GOO hoard rect of timber was given away by the gOvern- ment last wear to settlers and miners living in or near the national forests.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18

The United States flag flies over 8, 900 islands having population of 10, O00, GOO and in which $4O0, ,OOO, 900 of American capital is invested.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18

Jack-"Do you believe marr: age are made in heaven -
 Jill-"P Probably. HeavrN only knows why some are made. --Cteva- land Plain Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1916-05-18

C 'ontIuuet Oh Se ,lI
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1916-09-22

Ginc SspeIdje ans Berlin mel
bet: p9ie bulsariidJen nnb bie bent-
iden Srnppen in Der Spbrnbldja ba-
ben, inter benz Sefebl bes General
felOmarIdaas b. Mafenien, einen
Sies iiher Die 9iniien nnS 9iimanen
erfodten nnb oieIe geslunnsen, iid
in iuilber Jlndt smriifsnsiebem."
Der nenc sried)iid)e Sremiermi-
niiter erflGrte in einer ltnterreonmg
NIT einem @ertreter Der rgtfi. Erel-
fe", oas nene sried)ilde Mfiniiterii1m
lei nmr in 10 iueit politiid, baf es
iidJ nid)t Id)cite, bic pplle @erant-
luurflidJfeit fir feline Sanblnngem an
ii6ernebmen. Snt ltebrigem fuerSe
es bic 8cidJafte nnter benielben @er-
baltniiien ueiter fiibren, ipie bas
porige Niniiterinm es getan habc.
Die Wrmnolage ieiner Sanblnmgem
iuerbe immer Die iuoliuoaenbite 9ten-
tralitGt ben Mlliierten gcgeniiber Iein.
Son benz a6nis iagte er, es lei nm
red)t, BON linn at bebanpten, er lei
oentldj freinblid nmo laiie iidl ba-
onrdj in ieinen .6anolnnsen beein-
flniIem. Ser G0mig lei mnr fir
8riedjenlano. Bon alien 8eiuubncrn
Wriedenlanos iperbe cr iidJ am gl-
lcriucnigiten in feinen .6anblmngen
bmrd @ornrteile ooer puraefaste
Yseinmnsem beeinflniien laiIen.
gSie mir seiteru eans ridtis an.
nabmen, lit Die WeldjidDfe BON Dem
1tftimatmih Sas @rieGjenlamS an
9emtihlano nnS guIgariem aeridltet
ha6cn iollte, Sdiuinbel aeiueiem.
Gin ioIder 1tltimatam 1T nidt abge-
laubt ipprben nno es 1T amd iuul
nidt beabiidjtiat, Elm ioTd)cs absn-
IdDiden.
Cine mn5nberlGiIise 9onooner Se-
peidJc bebamptet es Ieien anf Der
ariedJiifcn SnieI Gretn, bic befannt-
lidl Sas 6eim bcs friibercn Gre.
ntierminiiters @eniselos lit, linrm-
ben ausgebroden. Die gelOroen
feien beriagt nn0 Die Hcbellen bdf-
ten iidl bon &Smig &onitanfin los.
aeiaaf. Cine prouiiorifdt gesiernna
lei einseietf iuorben. Die SaHs
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1916-09-22
GnrSe l1eberlid)t.

Tie SeutIdDen unS Snlgaren
baben in Der SDbrabid)a einen
Sieg errnngen.
gSnlsarem nnO Seiterreidler
upaen iid) anseblid) beim Gi-
Icrmen Sur pereiiligen mnb bDn
oprt her in 9mmGnien einriif-
fen. Die Seiterreid)er ba6en
bic Gnmanem ans oem &nlfin-
9saf, bertrieben, bic gnlgaren
habcn Die rumGniId)e Staot
nn-Sepsrinn beidSuilem.
gle slnsriffe Ser 9iniicn
in Mfittel 0alisiem nm6 an Ser
StudJob luerSen snriifgeIdla-
gen.
Die Gniien neBmen 0iterrei=
diid]e Stellnngen anf BEN
9santber 8ergen in Der gnfp-
lrima.
gln Der Spmmc mad)em bic
SeittId)en 0egenangriffe. Sic
ioaem 60,0O0Wtann @eritarfiim-
gen erbaltem baben.
Siirflitje SolDaten iollen an
Der oentidjen Higa-JrDnt FAM
pfen.
griehenfanb bleibt ylDOlluul-
lenb neutral"
lie @eid)idJte bon Dem srie-
giidjen llltimatiim an 9entId,
anb mar erfmnben.
slnf Greta Iullen llnrnbem
nnsgehrDhen iein.
@eniselus brobt NIT eiper re-
polntionaren geiuegnmg.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1916-09-22
felt bon General Selfs geridt 5n

felt bDn General Selfs 8erid)t sn
baben.
- General Srepinp fat 0em &nn=
jul Garcia in Gl 9saIo cine lange De-
peide 5mgeid)ift, in Der er an Ieinen
friiberen glngaben iiber bic Gbibna=
bam slffaire feitbalt nnb bebanptet,
iie lei senam 10 perlanfen, iuie er be-
ridtet babe.
- glms San 2mis HDtoii iuiro ge=
melSet, ganbiten beberrfd)ten Die 0e=
senb siuiIden Sun 2mis Eotoii nno
San1pieo mnb batten Elm f6rmlides
Sdrefensreginent Sort eiugeridJtet
Sabnsiige iuiirben angebalten, Gum
Gntgleilen gebrad)t nnS gepliinbert,
8iirser luiirben beranbt nnO erinur=
set. Gbenio lei es iii0ltd bon Sun
2mis Eptpii, in Ser @egen0 pun Wia=
tebnala. Cine ibrer letteu Sdano-
tatem lei bic gerambnns zines nad
Giiben geben0en Eaiiasier5ases BEL
Ser Statiun sSpioqui, nad)oem man
i'm porber sitm GntsleiIen gebrad)t
batte. ltngefdbr Dreikig EaiIasiere
baranter sebn SDloaten, iuitrOen err
morbet mnb adJt jitnse Jranen iumr-
ben BON ibnem fDrtgefiibrt. Gin an
oerer 3ng iunroe nngefGbr nm Oielel-
be 3eit bei Der Gtatiun Suaqnin aus
gepliimbert. &Drber bate man in ben
3ns bineinseidoiien nno mebrere
9aiIagiere getDtet. sSortmabrenS
iuiroen 3iise 5uiidjen Durango nnO
Sprreon Gum Gntgletlen ge6radjt,
aitsgera,lbt nmb EaiIasiere ermur6et.
ysiemano mage iidl nadD 9nnfelwer-
ben nus BEN StGoten nnb Grtidaften
berans, nm ben ganoiten midt in Die
S5amoe sm fallen. 9ieielbe 9epeid)e
iagt, Ser Mangel inter Der gepOlfe-
RING iei iebr grof nno 2e6ensmittel
fatn1 at erTdiuinsen.
Cine 9epeide ans WaIbimgton
melSet, Die amerifaniid merifani=
Tdje &ominiiiion merbe lire Sitnngen
,uabrIdeinlid nadl @aIbinatpn perle-
gen. Die Sdiuierigfeiten iuiir0en
intmer grSfer nno es lett nidt Saran
sm benfen, oais Die &onuniiIion nod
por ben @ablen fertis iueroe. Die
gfadrid]t 1T nid)t snOerlaiIig. !
- Mngelo Garcia Eenn, MaDerp's
&riessminiiter, 1T 1T MatamOros ber-
baftet nnb nad Wonterey gebrad)t
iuoroen. Gr iDl iid in &erIdliu6rnn-
gen sesen Garransa einselaiIem ba-
ben. Eena lit iebr reid.
- Die srofe Earaoe, bic seitern
in 81 Eaio itattfano, lit Iebr erfols-
reid perlaitfen. 1te6er 10000 Mann
nabmen an ibr Seil. glns 81 EaIo
uirb gemteloet, mas bas iolSatiidle
slusieben anbetreffe, batten bic Wiili-
sen bou ben 9tegmlaren nid)t nntfr-
id)ieoen iuerben f1nnen.
9ie 8erbinoungen fiiolid) pon
CHIHUAHUA lollen iirterbrohen iein.
- Die gaalli Snoianer lesen ibrc
Haub- mno 4liillberungs5iise i'm liio=
li1en Sonora fort
= 9ipolDte @illa, Ser grnSer oes
Generals, ben man inter nid)figen
@riinoen in 81 SaIu berhnftet hattie,
bat ipieoer ans Der Saft entlaiien iuer-
ben miiiien.
Sn aglta Srietu ioa iebt ieoer
9ieb bingeribtet meroen. Gin gelpil=
fer Sraneisco Iinareal BAT oie Strafe
als erfter erlitten.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1916-09-22
SnIano.
9tad) Sen lebtcn

9ta6 oen lebten aus geen
yort eingetroffenen geadri6ten
Ifeint Der BON 100000 Union 9lr,
beltern beabiibtigte Spmpatbic-
Streit itnabmenobar 5u fem; oie am
9onHeritag obeno abgebaltenels 8on-
feren5en limo poIllt1noig reiuItatloS
perIanfen llno piellei6t gebt Ser
Hnmmel ihon beilte los. Mapor
gfitbell bot Die Grdiioenten Der in
sSrage fommenoen ltnionen benod)-
ridtigt, Dob er iie perionIid) fir ir-
genoiuelhe Slusihreitingen pernnt.
tportlid) MAIDEN rno ausbrehenbe
lInrilben nit alien ibn sli Gebot Ite.
henoen WtitteIn uilteroriiden miro.