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Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
SCHOOL NOTES.

The senior class of the high school held their first meeting for the school year and elected the fellow ing officers : President, Leroy Hart; vice-president, Bernard Smith; secretary, Olga John. son; treasurer, Mary Mansfield.
 The class also voted to contract with the Kinyon Concert Company for a con- cert to be rendered in the town hall on the evening of November 16 The pro- ceeds of said concert to be placed in the class treasury and used later toward de. fraying the graduating expenses. Help make this concert a success by arrang ing to be present and at the same time show your interest in the efforts of the class and school.
 Charles Lucas, president of last year s graduating class of the high school, has entered Morse Business college in Hart. ford. Pearl Davis, a member of the same class has entered Danbury Normal. Marian Hugins, member of last vear's junior class has also entered Danbury Normal.
 The October teachers meeting was held in the center school last Monday afternoon. Demonstration lessons were given by Miss Gaylord and by Superin- tendent Store.
 | The school savings account, conduct. ed so successfully in past years has been discontinued, owing to the fact that the local Savings Bank refuse to handle same on account of the large amount of work connected with it. It is hoped that the pupils will continue their ac counts by taking their money direct to the bank when they have accumulated a dollar or more. Parents and others should encourage other pupils to start accOunts
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
DIR. SKIFF ACCEPTS.

At the democratic convention for the 31st senatorial district, held in Canaan last Thursday. pr. Francis $. Skiff was nominated for the state senate. That the candidate was not seeking the office is evidenced by the following characteristic letter received by J. H. Graves, the clerk of the convention and which we are permitted to publish.
 Falls Village Conn. Oct. 10, 1916. Hon. J. H. Graves, Clerk of the
 Democratic Senatorial Convention,
 Canaan, Connecticut.
 Dear Sir: Your letter of October 5th, 1916, stating that I had been nomi mated as the candidate for senator from the 31st district is before me. This compliment is most gratifying and highly appreciateI My first thought under the strain of professional work was to decline it. but coming to me as an unanamous vote of the convention, and an honor unsought, neither having knowledge of same being extended to me, feel it my duty to accept the nomination. 1 thank you for this mark of esteem and trust the result of the contest will be victory.
 Yours very truly,
 Francis s. Skiff
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
WASTE TANBARK NOW USED.

A method for using waste hemlock tanbark to partically replace expensive rag stock in the manufacture of felt roofing has been developed at the Forest Products Laboratory and is now being used commercially by co-operat- ing mills according to announcement made by the Forest Service. It is stated that, in these mills, from 20 to 30 per cent of the rags is being replaced by waste bark and that the quality of the finished product is equal to that manufactured solely from rags.
 According to the census of 1909, over 698, ,000 tons of hemlock bark were produced each year in the United Stares. After the tannin is extracted this bark is used for fuel purposes, for which it is said to have a value of 60 cents per ton.
 The extent of the savings rendered possible by the new methods is pointed out by the fact that the roofing mills of the United States have a total esti- mated annual production of 237, 900 tons of finished roofing of all kinds, equal to about II, 300, 900 Squares. {" By "square' of roofing is meant 100 square feet.
 In addition to the use of the bark for roofing, papers made at the Forest Pro. ducts Laboratory on the basis of so per cent. of waste tanbark, have been sue. cessfully printed on a commercial twelve-color wall paper printing ma. chine, and give promise of being en. tirely satisfactory. Other paper of the same makeup has been made into fiber conduits by a commercial manufac- turer
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
DRUNK, GESTURES PEACE
Attempts to Board Moving Train,
 Lands in Lookup.

On the arrival of the evening train from the east Friday, passenger alight- ed much the worse for the quantity of booze he had imbibed. Seeing the ex. press going north he attempted to board the same after it was under way. Con. ductor Scott frustrated such plan and the would.be passenger. .contented him. self with abusing the conductor, the train and everybody else in general.
 He finally became so obnoxious that Constable L. O. Rhoades was called, he promptly invited the man from the east to spend the night in the town lookup.
 Saturday morning he was brought before Justice G. W. Ford, charged with using abusive language, breach of the peace and intoxication.
 J. O. Roraback appeared for the state, the evidence being go conclusive, the Judge fined the prisoner $5 on each complaint, $15 and costs, amounting to $l2.40.
 The prisoner declared he was Robert Werden, of Torrington. but just recent ly came from the Mexican border. Be. cause of his inability to pay the fines, Constable Rhoades took him to Litch. field jail, where it was learned he had only been out of there five weeks.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
UNCLE SAM'S MAPS.

That Uncle Sam's topographic maps are appreciated by public-utillty cor porations is shown by the fact that telephone companies throughout the United States are constant purchasers. These companies send frequent orders to the Geological Surgey, Department of the Interior, for it's maps in lots of 250 or 800, and occasionally when some big contract has been landed as many as 1000 maps are ordered at time for the use of the engineers and linemen. Some electrical l-supply companies keep complete sets of the maps of areas in states in which they expect to do ex- tended work, and when they hear that contracts are to be let for such work they refer to these maps, and with the "lay of the land" before them can tell at glance the character of the work that will be required and can make their bids promptly and intelligently.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
AUTO ETIQUETTE. |"

When "cop" in the city street of n neighboring town calls you down for not "going around" him, see that you do it next time, even If you find the aforesaid "cop' on the curb and have to climb onto the sidewalk in order to get arortd Jim. Thats what one of our local autoists did-and he did as he rutO.
 When you leave your car on certain street iD that same "neighhoring town" upuA whioh the twenty minute limit is in tcTcr, 70 iuto the hotel, sit by the window and watch the watchers watch the r watches for just nineteen minutes, then, just as they are preparing to nnb you jump into the machine, turn it around and leave it in the same place another nineteen minutes, then do it agDiu, and again. until you are satisfied that the ulen behind the watches have become convinced that you have a per feet right to continue ad infinitum, or until you are convinced that they are earning their money, then-well, that's what one of our local autoists did-and he did as he auto.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
TEST FOR PRISON ATTENDANTS.

The State Civil Service Commission will hold tests Tuesday, October 24, al 3 o'clock at Room 72, State Capitol, Hartford, to fill eligible lists for State Prison attendants, for immediate ap. pointments at Wethersfield.
 Married and single men are wanted Appointments come quickly as rule.
 Salaries are $55 per month at en. trance, or $40 in addition to board room and laundry, with early promo. tion if satisfactory. Capable men are appreciated, and civil service appoint. ees are quickly advanced.
 Candidates must be at least B and not over 40 years of age. Height should be at least feet, 9 inches, and weight at least TIC pounds. l60 pounds weight or 3 feet, inches height will not debar from test, but a man should not fall below specified tions on both height and weight.
 Candidates must be citizens of the United States, and have had at least eight grade schooling. Experience as attendant is not necessary but will be given due credit.
 A physicians certificate, on the ccm- missions blank, must be furnished. Candidates must be free from de. formity and disease.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
TOWN VITAL STATISTICS
Births, Marriages and Deaths for July,
 August and September.

The following comprises list, ob tained from Town Clerk Allyn Fuller record, of the births, marriages and deaths in North Canaan for the three months ending October l.
 BIRTHS. July 19. Anstta Ponseri. July 27, Alice Mary Dean. August 4. Lucia Sartori. August 6, Leona Mary Anna Beebe. August 8, Angelo Riva. August II, Alberta Civelii. August l9, Lisitta Gasperini. August 26, Geneva Bonelli.
 MARRIAGES. July 8, Bert Carl and Grace Belle Adams.
 August Is, George Osborne Reynolds and Edith A. Huckans. September 16, Roger Wilson Fraleigh and Edith Lucy Drumm. September 19, Charles Roy Johnson and Lillian Josephine Smith.
 DEATHS. August 4, Ida Anna Fernald Dudley. August 5, Lensie Aurelle Robey. September 10, Katherine L. Gariety.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
CANAAN, CONN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12 1916.
BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION
PIans for First Meeting Made by Exe-
 cutlve Committee.

Thursday, October 19, is the date set for the first fall meeting of the Business Mems Association.
 The executive committees met with President Joseph l.. Parsons a few evenings ago, to discuss matters per- taining to the coming meeting, and also the prospects for work to be done toward improving conditions about town, under the direction of the asso- citation.
 Among the matters to be brought up Thursday night is the location of the proposed new state road over Boiney hill, so called; this is considered as of first importance and should command the attention of every business man in the town.
 Another subject for discussion will be the untidv condition of the streets in and about the village. Another point is to endeavor to secure more ade- -quate protection at the railroad crossing during the night hours. That such is needed after s o'clock, when under the present arrangement, the fiagman goes off duty, is evident to everyone who sees the number of night trains that do so much switching over the crossings.
 Delegates to the state convention are to be elected and the subject of holding banquet will be discussed.
 The committee are enthusiastic over the coming season and that the presence of every business man is wanted at the meeting, is evidenced by the following invitation from the president:
 The meeting Thursday evening, Oct. l9, of the Business Mems Association, being the first since the summer vaca. tion, it would be very encouraging to have full attendance.
 Matters of interest to every loyal Ga naan man will be discussed. Members can show their loyalty to Canaan by attending this first meeting and by the mutual exchange of ideas, something for the betterment of our town will result.
 A cordial invitation is extended to every mah in Canaan, whether mem- Der of the association or not, to be present at this meeting.
 Joseph L. Parsons, President.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
CHALLENGE TO A DEBATE.

Hon. Homer $. Cummings or Stam ford, democratic candidate for United States Senator, has challenged the re. publican nominee Senator George F. Mclean of Simsbury, to series of de- bates to discuss the issues of the cam paign in the principal cities of the state, a challenge which, if accepted by Senator Mclean. will enliven the campaign in the state such as it has not been enlivened in years. In fact the simultaneous appearance of these two eminent candidates on the stump would treat the voters of the state to a display or oratory not heard since Civil War times, or even before, when the famous Lincoln Douglas debates stirred up things politically.
 Both Senator Mclean and Mir. Gum. mings are brilliant orators. Senator Mclean made the keynote speech at the spring convention of his party held in New Haven to elect delegates to the National convention, and Mir. Cum. mings made the keynote speech at the democratic convention held in New Haven to nominate state officers. Mir. Cummings idea in challenging Mir. Mclean is that the issues of the cam paign can best be presented to the electorate of the state in this manner. and though he admits that it is bit old-fashionei, he believes it would give better opportunity than any other medium to set forth claims of the respective parties.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED.

The annual meeting of the Pilgrim church young peoples society was held last Thursday evening. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
 President, David Roger; vice -presi. dent, Miss May Smith; secretary, Regina Adams; treasurer, Willard Peirce. The following were elected ohairmen of the committees: member ship, Miss Fanny Jackson; prayer meeting, Mrs. Allyn Fuller; Social, Miss Ruth Hatmaker; missionary. Mrs. David Roger; music, Miss Helen Hanlon; Flower, Polly Gillette. After the election of officers there was social, games were played and ice cream and cake were served.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
ADMIRAL GOODRICH TO WE'D
Wedding Will Take Place October "a
 at Philadelphia.

Rear Admiral Caspar K. Goodrich, U. s. N, retired. and prominent member of the Connecticut State Board of Fisheries and Game, is to be mar. ried next Wednesday to Miss Sarah Minis Hays at her home in Philadei- phia. The wedding will De strictly private.
 Admiral Goodrich who was put on the retired list in January, 1909, is 69 years of age. His first wife, who was Miss Eleanor Milnor, of New York, died eight years ago.
 The announcement of his engage ment caused distinct surprise to his large circle of friends. September 31, one of his daughters, Mrs. Gladys Goodrich Belknap, was quitely married at the Goodwich home in Pomfret to John Clarke Brennon, mining en. gineer of New York. Only a few close friepds witnessed the ceremony.
 Rear Admiral Goodrich has two daughters. The other married Captain O. T. Davis, an English army officer now serving with his regiment in Mesopotsmia. Mrs. Davis is now with her father in Pomfret.
 He was born in Philadelphia, Janu- ary 2, 1S47, and after moving to Con- necticut, went to the Naval Academy where he was graduated in 1864, the first honor man in his class, In the fall of that year he saw service on the old Macedonian and in the years fol. lowing he was promoted in regular order. Ho spent his time until 1895 at various foreign and home stations. In 1S97 he was placed in command of the Naval War College in Newport. He was then captain and at the out break of the Spanish American War he was placed in command successively of the cruisers St. Louis and Newark. / He did good service in the war and after serving us commanding officer of the battleship Iowa, he was made rear ad- miral in 1904 and placed in command of the Pacific fleet, in which capacity he did signal service at the time of the San Francisco earthquake, by hurrying his ships to the stricken city and giving assistance.
 The rear admiral's son, Lieutenant Caspar Goodrich, U. S. N, was killed in the turret of the battleship Georgia, July l5, 1907, by the fiareback of a big gun. The mother of the young lieutenant died after her sons fatal accident.
 In 1908 Rear Admiral Goodrich suo- ceeded Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans as senior rear admiral. He received the degree of Master of Arts from Yale University in 1888. He was con- mandant of the New York Navy Yard from 1907 up to the time of his retire. ment.
 He was given more authority in the conduct of the navy yard than had ever been reposed in any other individual save the secretary of the navy.
 Since his retirement the rear admiral has left the limelight of publicity, living quitely at his home in Pomfret. Miss Hays, whom he will marry, IS & member of prominent Philadelphia family.
 It is to be sadly regretted that Con- necticut may lose the Admiral, as his plans are now to spend the winter in Philadelphia and Dext summer go to Alaska.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
SUFFRAGIST ANNUAL MEETING
Election of Officers and Important
 Resolution Adopted Tues day.

The Canaan Equal Franchise League held its annual meeting Tuesday after noon, with the District Chairman, Mrs. Joseph L. Parsons, aU her home on Granite avenue.
 The election of officers for the coming year resulted in the choice of the fol- lowing names: President, Mrs. Frank Hitchcock; vice-president, Miss Ella Brown; secretary, Miss Sarah W. Adam; treasurer, Mrs. Nora McCarty.
 Eight new members were received. State Congressional Chairman, Mrs. A. E. $. Taylor of Norfolk was present adding much to the interest of the oc. casion hy her counsel and presentation of the various features of the campaign now being conducted.
 A feature of the meeting was the reading of "The Women's Protest" which The News hopes to be able to publish in a later edition, and the adoption Of the following resolution:
 Whereas, the women of one-fourth of the states of the Union are entitled to vote for president in November; and Whereas, the women of Australia, New Zealand, large part of Canada and several important European countries, now vote upon equal terms with men; and Whereas, the unenfranchised women of the United States are as in. telligent, law abiding and patriotic as any women in the world, be 1t
 Resolved, That we, the citizens of Canaan in mass meeting assembled do hereby call upon all candidates for member of the House of Representa-. tives and the United State Senate to pledge their aid, if elected, by vote an influence to secure the submission of a Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment for ratification by the legislature of the several states.
 Similar meetings are being held in all parts of the United States and the same resolution is being adopted.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
c. w. HART's NECK BROKEN.

What is considered one of the most unusual cases that has ever been treated in thIs section is now under observa tion at Hillcrest Surgical hospital. Charles w. Hart, aged 65 years, of West Cornwall, fell from an apple tree while picking fruit Friday and suffered a fractured neck. He was brought to Hillcrest, where an ray was taken of the. injury by pr. r. E. Mayberry, photographer of the hospital, which dis closed that the fifth vertebrae was pressing against the spinal cord, which caused complete paralysis of the man s body below the shoulders, including the arms.
 MT. Hart was operated upon by pr. Charles H Richardson, assisted by pr. William Tracey of Hillcrest and pr. Grand.Leonard of West Cornwall, the bone pressure was removed from the spinal cord and the vertebrae adjusted and today MT. Hart is able to move his arms and legs, and only parts of his body are at all paralyzed. The case is considered remarkable by Pittsfeld physicians, as Mir. Hart has a chance to recover after having suffered broken neck.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
AN OLD TIME HUNT.

Forty-five years ago this week, a number of men from the suburbs of Salisbury, and from Canaan and Ashley Falls, indulged in a bit of squirrel hunt. The hunt extended over two days. with the understanding that the party that got the smallest count should pay for the suppers at Riker's hotel.
 G. W. Barnum of Wetaug and J. Hayes of Canaan acted as choosers. Barnum and his shooters obtained a count of over 2400 while Hayes t5 Co.," got 1900. The number of red squirrels and chipmunks that fell as victims to this wholesale slaughter was between six and seven hundred. One blne heron, an owl, several hawks and crows, together with large number of gray squirrels, partridges, quail. pigeons, and one weasel, consisted the pile of game slain in two days.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
KENNEDY NOMINATED.

Former Congressman William Ken. nedy of Naugatuck was nominated for congress from the fifth district on the first ballot at the democratic conven. tioI at Litchfeld, October f. The vote was as follows: Kennedy, s2; Frank E. Coe, warden of the borough of Tor. rington, l6; W. R. Palmer of Oxford, state central committeeman, 22.
 The nomination was made unanimous and MT. Kennedy made brief address to the delegates.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
SCHOOLS IN HOME ECONOMICS.

During the winter of 1915-1916 the work in Home Economics conducted by the Extension Service of the Connecti- cut Agricultural College proved most popular and valuable feature of the work. In response to very active de. mand for extension school work in Home Economies there will be avail able to communities in the state dur ing the month of December extension schools in Home Economies. These schools will be granted upon petition of at least twenty women in com munity. Persons interested should address their county agent or the Ex. tension Service of the Connecticut Agricultural College, Storrs, Connecti. cut
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
DO YOU KNOW THAT

It is dangerous to put anything into the mouth except food and drink?
 Sanitary instruction is even more important than sanitary legislation?
 The U. $. Public Health Service issues free bulletins on tuberculosis
 The continuous liberal use of alcoho. lie beverage lowers efficiency and menaces longevity?
 Moderate exercise in the open ar prolongs life?
 "Mouth breathing" makes children stupid
 Fish cannot live in foul water nor man in foul air?
 Small pox is wholly preventable
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

The nome of Mrs. N. Watson liar denbergh on Orchard avenue, was the scene of a very pleasant gathering, Monday afternoon at which time the members of the Thimble Club and few invited friends, gathered to give Miss Mildred Creevey a genuine surprise in the shape of a miscellaneous shower. Miss Creevey was the recepient of many beautiful gifts from her friends with all the good wishes that go with such an event. The decorations were pink and green, refreshments consist. ing of green ice cream and pink frosted cake were served.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
SURGICAL DRESSINGS.

The Surgical Dressings Committee have shipped to the Peter Bent hospital in Boston, four large cases to be steri. lized and shipped to France.
 The cases contained 115 rest pillows with two cases each, 25 Peter Cooper rings. 20 packages of cut gauge, 1,240 folded gauge dressings. The parish house is open on Tuesday afternoon and evening to all ladies, who are interested in the work.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12
ERROR IN HANDBOOK.

An error in the recently issued re. publican state handbook was discovered by Chairman J. Henry Roraback of the republican state central committee. The error has caused some disturbance ill woman suffrage circles, but it is easily explained and several of the "votes for women" advocates who have heard the explanation expressed them selves as fully understanding the unin- tentional situation An insert has been prepared and will be put in the handbooks not yet distributed and Chairman Roraback has written to all town chairmen pointing out the omis- sion and enclosing the missing para. graph.
 The handbooks were printed in Hart. ford The copy for the books was sent to the printing office from the republi can state headquarters which is near the printing office. When the copy left the headquarters, it was complete. It is evident that one sheet of the copy was lost on the way, and the omission escaped the proofrea1ers.
 The platform paragraph omitted from the handbook, which is part of the republican party's platform in Con. necticut as adopted by the state con vention, despite the omission from the handbook, follows:
 I've the representatives of the re- publican party of the state of Connect icut in convention assembled, do here. by pledge our allegiance to the plat form adopted by the national republi- can candidates for president and vice president.
Connecticut western news., 1916-10-12

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