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Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
TWO FATAL ACCIDENTS
Canaan and Lime Rock Men Killed on
 Grade Crossings.

Lewis P. Hubbard met his death Saturday afternoon at the grade cross ing at the foot of Bragg street.
 Early ill tine afternoon he walked from his brother's residence on Granite avenue to Scutt's barber shop, where he was shaved. From there he called at Dr. Lees office, but as the doctor was not at home, MT. Hubbard pro. ceeded up Railroad street to the Bragg street crossing, where he evidently stopped to rest and being quite deaf, it looked to those who saw him that he did not hear the oncoming 2:55 after noon express going south
 Lewis Hubbard was born in Sandis. field. Mass, 63 years ago, a son of John Hubbard, farmer of that town, and who met his death in an accident by falling from loaded wagon. Lewis was one of five children, three of whom are now living: Mrs. John Gibbs of Huntingdon. Mass. Mrs. Julia E. Smith of Delta, Colo, and Albert A. Hubbard of this village.
 MT. Hubbard had been employed for thirty years at bench work by the Waterbury Brass Company. About May 1, he was taken ill with pneu- monia and was in the hospital for three months He came to Canaan about six weeks ago to visit his brother Albert. As he gained In strength he took walks about the village; as he had crippled feet he used two crutches but made the most of this means of locomo. tion.
 The funeral was attended from his brother's residence Tuesday afternoon at l o'clock. Rev. E. c. Gillette off. ciating. Burial was in the Lower cemetery.
 At Lime Rock station that same train Engineer Parish in charge. struck @ carriage in which was riding James McNamara, a farmer 65 years old. The carriage was total wreck and not only MT. McNamara was killed but his horse also, and his dog that was in the carriage with him.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
CANAAN'S Al K9
A Dog With Bralns and a Believer Fn
 Protection.

Rev. A. B. Crichton's little black dog "Monte," whose proper cognomen
 is Montmorency, has demonstrated thae
 he is possessed of gray matter of almost
 human quality. He was originally a member of the Whittlesey family bus
 is now very much attached to his new master. When the Reverend goes away where Monte" cannot follow,
 as was the case when his master took
 his vacation last year and also when ho went to Nova Scotia few weeks ago.
 the dog disappears from his Canaan
 home and takes up his residence at tho
 Whittlesey cottage at Twin Lakes. where he stays until his master re- turns. The unexplainable part oE "Monte's" intelligence is the fact that he seems to have some way of knowing just the right time to come home and find the object of his affection. Upon MT. Crichton's return, both last year and this, Monte" was scratching st the door within half an hour after his arrival. The last time, when the familiar request for entrance waR heard, the Reverend secluded himself in closet and shut the door, but whea Mrs. Crichton let the dog in there was mad rusk around the house, black streak of animation from room to room. until the closet door was reached. Ina order to save the house from complete demolition MT. Crichton came out. which saved the house, but not him self, as it seemed as if the dog would rend him asunder with his exuberanco of joy.
 Monte" enjoys the outing life quite as we'll as his master, and evidently considers it part of his responsibility to protect his masters property. Ono night last summer, after the devoted pair had spent the day at their islana camp on the Blackberry flats and re- turned home, the dog was missing. "A search about town was unsuccessful. and the Crichton household passed the night without its canine member The next morning MT. Crichton started for the camp, and upon arrival was mes by "Monte," who greeted his master with an air of "I'm monarch of all | survey" and told him by the gesticula- tions of his caudal appendage that hs night safely, and that he was glad to see him. This experience proves that the dog considered the home in the vil- lage safer without his protection than the home on the island, and being a thorough believer tn protection it his duty to go back there swim the river to the island, and Ruard the property until his master returned
 Frequently, during their ripariAr strolls, when the canoe was left at the river bank, Monte" would return tu it and sit there alone guarding it and its contents until his master came back
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
CONGREGATIONAL CONFERENCE

The State Conference of Congregs- tional churches met in the First Con gregational church, New Britain, Nov discussed was "The Changed Condi4- tlons Our Churches Face at this Fiftieth Anniversary, considered from ths standpoint of the Sunday School, In- dustrical Conditions, The Young People, The National Council, Womans Place in the Church, Social Service, The County Church, besides other topics of vital interest to the churches of ths state. Prominent speakers from out side the state as we'll as those from tho churches and institutions of Connecti- cut took part on the program.
 Special proceedings of Wednesday were as follows:
 Resolved-"That we favor extending to women the right to vote on all ques- tions concerning the liquor traffic."
 This resolution was warmly debated, but was carried by an overwhelming majority.
 Resolved-"T this conference is in favor of the submission to the voters of Connecticut of constitutional amendment prohibiting the manufsc- ture and sale of intoxicating liquors iH the state.'
 This resolution was carried almost unanimously, the only vote against it being that of Ex-Governor Simeon E- Baldwin, who, when the may" vote was called for. stood up alone and waB chereed by the conference.
 Resolved-''That we favor the estab- lisAment of State Reformatory for Women, a state farm for inebriates, and the adoption of an Abatement and In- junction law on the Iowa plan"
 Resolved-"That we favor the pTe- on Sunday of sports and ers- for commercial gain. and we instruct the committee on social service to work for such legislation.
 The total registration of the confeE- ence was about 400, representing nearly every Congregational church in the state
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
STRANGE SHOOTING CASE
Man Shot With .22 Rifle and Didn't
 Know 1t.

Last Saturday afternoon Lorenzo Fravezzi, farmer living in the Sodom district, was building the foundation for an ice house and was stopping to pick up a stone. when he felt a sting ing sensation ill his side. He straight. ened up, reached around to the part affected, and was surprised to find blood on his hand. This led to an investiga- tion, which revealed the fact that some. thing had entered his anatomy, and done it so quickly and quietly that he didn't know it.
 MT. Fravezzi went to the house and an examination by his wife convinced both that it was a job for a doctor. They telephoned for Doctor Adam, who, with our visiting nurse, Miss Saygers, hustled to the scene as fast as the auto could take them. They found a .22 bullet under the flesh at least six inches from the point of en- trance, and extracted it.
 MT. Fravezzi is f1eshy man and his wife insists that that is what saved his life, as the bullet did not penetrate far enough to reach vital part.
 It was learned later that Louis Pipe, who lives short distance from where MT. Fravezzi was working, had been shooting at target on an apple tree and doubtless the bullet glanced from its intended course, starting out on new tack of it's own in search for big ger game.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
NEW STREET LIGHTS.

At the last annual meeting of the Canaan Fire District, the executive committee was instructed to make sat- isfactory arrangements with the Con. necticut Power Company looking for a substitution of new 60 candel power gas filled lamps for the old 16 candle power incandelscent lamps in use for several years. The first of November saw the practical completion of the change. Manager Lyles of the Power Co.,, tells us Canaan has the best lighted Fire District of any community in this section.
 The change necessitated the installa- tion of @ new transformer for the system as we'll as complete line of wir. ing, refectors and lamps. The trans. former was located between the Borden plant and the Blackberry river. As soon as the equipment arrived the line. men got busy making the necessary changes in wires, so that up to date, with the exception of one or two short streets, the new lamps are in use all over the Fire District.
 The noticeable change is much ap- preciated by night pedestrians. In. stead of the dim red light, of the 16 candle power incandescent bulb, there is now the white light of the 60 candle power gas filled lamp. The brilliancy of these new lamps is very noticeable in approaching the town at night, they shine out like bright stars outlining the streets all over the place.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
SOUTHERN NEGROES.

The emigration of Southern negroes to northern labor centers was brought to the attention of the convention of the American Federation of Labor Thurs day in Baltimore when the committee on organization favorably reported a resolution designed to eliminate what was characterised as menace to the workers in the northern states.
 The resolution, which was adopted by the convention, recited that investi- gation in the state of Ohio had demon. strated to the satisfaction of labor lead CTS in that state that the negroes were brought north for the purpose of filling the places of union men demanding better conditions as in the case of freight handlers.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
TUESDAY NIGHT WHISTS
Series of Four Arranged by Canaan
 Hose Company.

The first whist party given by the Canaan Bremen on Tuesday was not patronized as literally as it ought to have been but this was undoubtedly due to the fact that many people had other engagements for the evening or had forgotten the date. The customary good time was enjoyed by those pres. ent, which numbered about fifty.
 The committee in charge has decided to alter their original plans and have arranged a series of four whists upon the following Tuesday evenings-No. vember 2S, December 5, December 12 and December 19. Season tickets for the four whists will be sold by the fire. men for $l.25 and single tickets for each evening at thirty-five cents, each can be purchased at the door.
 Prizes will be awarded as follows: First prize to lady and gentleman win. ming greatest number of points regard. less of number lost, and booby prizes to the lady and gentlemen winning the smallest number of points.
 The committee in charge of the whist Tuesday evening consists of the following firemen: N. Watson liar. denbergh, chairman; Freeman Demp. sey, George P. Hardenbergh, Geroge s. Mather.
 It is hoped that the public will re. member the dates of these whists and help out by purchasing tickets and at. tending the same.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
GOOD ADVICE.

Billy Sunday told the following at one of his meetings in Boston last week:
 "A little boy and girl were going to school through a field and ram got after them, and the little boy wanted to kneel and pray, when the little girl said No you fool, run and pray as you are running The only thing he could think of was what he heard his father say, % Lord make us thank ful for what we are about to receive. "
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
SMITH-HANL0N
Popular Canaan School Teacher Mar
 res Hartford Man.

Yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, Pilgrim church was the scene of one of the prettiest weddings of the season. Miss Helen Holland Hanlon became the bride of Vernon Edgar Smith, sales. man for the Capitol City Lumber O., [, of Hartford. The ceremony was per. formed by Rev. E. c. Gillette, pastor of the church.
 Miss Gledys V. DeHart presided at the organ, playing selections from the following while the invited guests were assembling:
 Nuptial March, Barnard.
 Venetian Boat Song, Mendelssohn.
 Theme with Variations, Onsley.
 Minuet, Beethoven.
 Angels Serenade, Braga.
 To Wild Rose, Mcdowell.
 To the strains of theWedding March, the matron of honor, Mrs. F. A. Whit ing, sister of the bride-to-be accom- panied the latter up the west aisle ot the church meeting the groom and his best man, James s. Garvin, at the chancel rail.
 The bride was beautifully gowned in ivory white satin and georgette crepe with pearl trimmings. She wore the conventional veil and carried bouquet of roses and lily of the valley. The matron of honor was attired ill peach colored satin and georgette crepe with black velvet hat, and carried pink roses.
 The ushers were Frank A. Whiting and E. Roy Laffargue, the groom's gift to them being gold pencils and to the best man a pearl and amethyst scarf pin. The brides gift to the matron of honor and the organist were gold pieces.
 The church was attractively dec. orated with laurel, cedar and pink chrsyanthemums, trailing pine shut ting off the seating reserved for the relatives and special guests. The young people of the church under the directions of Miss Jessie Donalds were responsible for the decorations.
 Following the ceremony a reception for the immediate relatives of the happy pair was held at the home of the bride on Prospect street. The ladies who assisted at the church were also included.
 Amid the congratulations of their friends and tie usual shower of rice the bridal couple departed for trip to Boston and Manchester, N. H., after which they will make their home in Hartford. The brides going away gown was midnight blue broadcloth with beaver trimmings and she wore a black velvet hat.
 Among the many gifts the bride re- ceived were handsome pieces of cut glass. silver, furniture, china. linen besides substantial sums of money.
 Mrs. Smith is a native of Canaan, after graduating from the High school she attended Northfeld seminary and graduated from the Lanbury Normal school. For three years she has been a most successful teacher in the public schools.
 Among the out of town guests were MT. and Mrs. F. A. Smith, MT. and Mrs. F. P. Smith of Ashley Falls; Dr. and Mrs. U. $. Cook of Moodus; Miss Ruth c. Ward of North Adams; MT. and Mrs. Charles M. Davis of Water. bury; MT. and Mrs. John F. Strong and son Worthington of Pittsfeld and MT. and Mrs. Sherwood J. Rogers of New Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
SI,500,00O APPLE LOSS.

Based on reports from all apple dis tricts of the northwest, sales agency officials in Oregon estimate the aggre- gate losses to the apple industry by the cold wave which has prevailed for nearly a week past at $1, 500, 900. The frost, it was said, had made unfit fon shipment approximately 1,75e, ,00G boxes of apples in the four states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and MoB- tana.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
SUFFRAGE CONVENTION
Annual Gathering Reported by a Ca-
 naan Delegate.

The first session of the forty.seventh annual convention of the Woman's Suffragist Association was held in the ball room of the Hotel Taft in New Haven last Thursday morning. There were representatives present from | eightyfour leagues and twelve towns where committees instead of leagues were organized.
 The minutes of the convention last year plainly showed how the enthu. siasm and interest of the cause had in- creased also that the organization of the entire state had been perfected. The afternoon session was held at College Hall which had been attractive. ly decorated with purple, green and white banners. The delegates, carry ing their league banner marched to the platform, each county, in turn, having report given by the chairman of the county.
 Mrs. A. E. S. Taylor reported for L'tchfield County, mentioning the Lakeville league as being a model in its business management and the Falls Vil- lage as the youngest but most active and promising child. Mrs. Taylor spoke of the fairness and impartiality of the County press, mentioning our own Connecticut Western News as par ticularly so.
 The banquet Thursday evening held in the ballroom of the Hotel Taft which had been transformed since the morning sesslon of the convention into an attractively decorated dining room, seating three hundred people, many more were unable to secure tickets.
 After the banquet, winch lasted two hours, the diners adjourned to College Hall and listened to an interesting and masterly address by the national presi. dent, Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, who gave description of Der personal ex- periences campaigning for suffrage.
 The importance of work to secure the Federal amendment was emphasized.
 On Friday morning the finances of the ensuing year were placed upon firm foundation by the securing of over fourteen thousand dollars i'll pledges from the leagues of the state and private subscriptions.
 An amounG equal to ten per cent. of the budget was subscribed for national work.
 Mrs. Joseph L. Parsons and Miss Ella Brown represented the Canaan Equal Franchise League.
 The changes on the executive board of the Connecticut Woman Suffrage As sociation made in the election last Fri. day were we're few. Mrs. Thomas N. Hepburn was again elected president and the vice president, Mrs. Errest Thompson Seton; the treasurer, Mrs. M. Toscan Bennett and recording secretary, Mrs. Edward Porritt were all reelected. For corresponding secretary in the place of Miss Mabel Washburn of Hartford, who was elected to the place of second auditor, Mrs Frederick Spencer of Guilford was chosen. All the county chairmen were reelected: Miss Mary Bulkley, Hart ford County; Mrs. Carlos r. Stoddard, New Haven County; Miss Ruutz Rees, Fairfield County; Miss Danielson, Windham County; Mrs. A. F. s. Taylor, Litchfield County; Miss Kath- arine Ludington, New London County Mrs. Fannie Dixon Welch, Holland County; Mrs. Samuel Russell. Jr., Middlesex County. Miss Emily Pier son was again made state organizer and was acclaimed with much applause by the convention.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
"AL" STRONG'S SENTIMENTS.

A card received by relatives from A. l.. Strong, of Savannah, Mo-, brother of s. B. Strong, and we'll known in this vicinity expresses his opinion on the result of the election:
 eff I could choose,
 I'd put in Hughes.
 But can't do that
 It's Democrat.
 "A gloomy rainy day here-all ow- ing to election"
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
SALMON IN TWIN LAKES.

Two shipments of Chinook salmon, total of 36O0 fish. were liberated in Lake Washining last Friday and Satur- day. They came from the state hatch. cry at Windsor Locks.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-23
THANKSGIVING IN 1724.

It is a matter of record that Thanks giving was rostponed for thirty days in Colchester, as there was no molasses in town.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-04
w. G. WOODS,
WHITE SLAYER,
IS RELEASED.

W. c. Woods, who was sentenced
by the Federal Court to serve thirty
days in the county Jail for violating
the Mann white slave act, win be re-
leased this afternoon. Judge Shep-
pard said the sentence was light
one because Of the defendants youth,
and the fact that he had spent sew.
eral months in Jail.
The case against Wood was only
one part of the TidweH case which at
tracted much attention because Of the
unusual conditions which surrounded
it. TidweH was tried in the Federal
Court Immediately after Woods and
not guilty Of the charge preferred
against him. Subsequently TidwelL
was taken. TO South Carolina to serve
a term in the penitentiary for nan-'
slaughter
Mrs. TidweIl it is understood, is in
Reno, and while Wood refuses to-
make known his plans he states that
he IS going to leave Florida. Be-
fore becoming involved in the present.
difficulties Woods was engaged in.
newspaper work in Montgomery.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-04
j. s. TROOPS
WILL NOT BE
WI 7 H DRAWN
Wilson Will Undertake to
Answer the Mexican
Note.
WILL REBUKE
CARRANZA
Pershing-G avira Conference
Has No Bearing On
Situation.
REBUKE
CARRANZA
- AssoCIATEn pRnss

Washington, June 3.-President
Wilson probably will take up with
Secretary Lansing Monday the ques-
ton of framing a reply to Carranza's
new demand that American troops be
withdrawn from Mexico. Officials
have not indica.ed what form the ap-
swer viii take except that the United
States win not yield to the demand
that General Perish 'ng retire.
Because OF what are deemed to be
offensive statements in the note, MANY
be iieve thas ihe rep.s should carry
a rebuke.
While details of the Pershing-Ca-
vira conference are not made public,
it is known that it contains no sur-
gestion for an agreement as to the
local disposition of troops. The CON
versation consisted mainly of a
statement by Gavira on the stems he
was taking to round up the bandits.
Secretary Baker described the meet
ing as friendly and tending to show
that Carranza commanders are eager
to cooperate with Americans.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-04
BIR THDAY Of
JEFF DAVIS IS
CELEBRATED

In honor of the Confederate Vet
Grams, and in commemoration of the
anniversary of the birth of Jefferson
Davis, the United Daughters of the
Confederacy entertained yesterday
afternoon with an outdoor reception
at Bayview Park, at which the vet
Grams spent several hours very pleas
antly in war "reminiscences.
Automobiles were in readiness early
in the afternoon in front of the biv-
ouac,. IN the Thiesen building, to con-
vey the veterans to the park, where
a delightful outdoor reception was
held, and where the veterans told a
number Of interesting and inspira-
tionaI stories Of the great conflict Of
the sixties, after which refreshments
were served.
The United Daughters Of the Con-
federacy wish to thank all who ten
dered their automobiles for the occa-
sion, more than a sufficient number
having been volunteered.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-04
BIZ ASSOCIATED PRESS.

st. Louis, June 3.-Wilson and
Marshall are to be nominated early
Saturday morning at the final SEES
sion Of the democratic convention, ac-
cording to plans practically agreed
upon by National Chairman McCambs
and the committee on arrangements.
June IA will be devoted to a roll call
Of states, an announcement of tenn
porary officers, and the address of the
temporary chairman. June Is speeches
by prominent delegates on campaign
issues, and party achievements. June
is the report Of the committee on the
platform and resolutions, with adj
journment till the night session, when
nominations will be undertaken in
the early morning hours.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-04
| MAN KILLED
IN EXPLOSION
At BREW I ON

One man dead, three seriously in
jured, and two missing thought to
be buried beneath the debris, is the
net result of boiler explosion last
night at the T. r. Miller Mill Co. in
Brewton, Ala.
The dead and injured were fremen
in the plant. Their names could not
be ascertained, and details of the ac-
cident were meager. The explosion
took place at about 8 o'clock last
night.
The building is said to be damaged
to the extent of $4,000. The plant it
self was not hurt, but only the power
house suffered.
Local capital is interested in the
concern.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-06-04
GIANT COAL|NG
CHUTE NEARS


The coal chute now under construc-
ton on the pier of the G. F. & A.
railroad is expected to be ready for
use within the next thirty days &C
cording to a statement issued yester-
day by local officials of the company.
A spur track is now being laid along
the inner shore connecting with the
main track above Main street, which
will join the coal chute at the end
of the pier, along the left hand side
of the dock.
The tower has been practically COM
pleted, it remains now but to place
the storage tracks and car tables and
that end of the work is ready for use.
The tower top is $50 feet above sea
level and the chute may be moved to
any height or position to facilitate
loading.
The electrical machinery is ex-
pected to arrive about the first part
of the week, and viii be installed i'm
mediately, the whole is operated by
electricity, according to the latest
methods, and when complete the
chute viii be the equal of the largest
in the country, having capacity of
about 500 tons an hour and a stor-
age capacity Of 210 coal cars.