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Connecticut western news., 1917-06-14
1. 0. Q. F. MEMBERS AT CHURCH
Canaan Lodge and Queen Esther Rebe-
 kah Attend Services.

By invitation of Rev. A. Fl. Nesbitt, Lodge No. 50, I. O. O. E. and Queen Esther lodge attended the evening ser vice at the Methodist church Sunday.
 Beside the usual program for the evening, Clarence Sauer gave violin solo as an offertory. MT. Sauer, Charles Fellows, Eric Borg, John Pease and Edwar.l Mulford also played during the singing of the hymns.
 The members of both lodges gathered at their rooms at o'clock to don the usual regalia, proc 'eding in a body to the church and occupying the center seats which had been reserved for them. About 60 members of both orders were in attendance at the service.
 MT. Nesbitt took for the basis of his remarks words from Mark 12: 2931, emphasizing the force of the command to love God and to love your neighbor.
 While the highest duty is love to God, the speaker held that equally binding was the injunction to "love thy neighbor as thyself".
 From this requirement. MT. Nesbitt drew lessons of brotherhood that would characterize a good lodge member. He urged his hearers not to place the lodge and its demands, above the duty owed to God and His church; nor to make the lodge a substitute for the church.
 From the church and its teachings, we derive our knowledge of the highest ideal of life and our lodges give us the opportunity to work those principles out m daily acts of neighborliness.
 He was sure that none of the teach. ings of Odd Fellowship would conflict with the teachings of the Bible, though he was not familiar with this lodge, from what he knew of similar lodges they all exalted those principles which would make not only better lodge members but also better citizens. He urged his hearers to ally themselves with every force for the upIift and betterment of mankind.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-14
SCHOOL CALCULATIONS
Programs for High School and Eighth
 Grade Exercises,

The coming week brings the close of the school year to the schools of the town.
 We are permitted to publish today programs for both the high school and the eighth grade exercises, to be held at the town hall on Tuesday and Thursday evenings of next week. High School Commencement Program. Town Hall, Tuesday evening,
 June 19, 8 o'clock Invocation kev. Edwin c. Gillette. Greeting Duty James Michael Goggin Wreck of the Hesperus, cantata
 .< Thomas Anderton
 High School Chorus Glass Prophecy Charlotte Russell Lucas (a) Spring Song Adam Giebel (b) In the Starlight $. Glover Girls Glee Club.
 Presentation of Class Gift
 Gould Leroy Hart Acceptance of Glass Gift
 Philip Nichols Rood IS (a) Rowing Song Franz Apt fhl Glass Song Schulz
 Boys Glee Club
 Essay. The Aim of Education, Vale dictorv Bessie Winifred Root Address .."
 Rev. John Calvin Goddard, D. D. Presentation of Diplomas
 Hon. Edward s. Roberts,
 Chairman of School Committee. Graduation Song Class Benediction Rev. Edwin c. Gillette Star Spangled Banner All. Eighth Grade Graduation Program. Town Hall, Thursday, Evening,
 June 21, 8 o'clock. Invocation Rev. Edwin 0. Gillette SaIutatory Alan Stone Song, "Summer Hath Come Among Ts'' Glass Glass History Anna Abbe Duet, "Violet'' '
 Edith Lindell, Elsa Borg. Composition on Tariff George Corcoran Glass Colors, Green and Gold
 ~ Helen Dewey Song, "Waterlilies'' Girls Composition on Education #
 Elizabeth Lee Song "Come unto Him. Elsa Borg, Catherine Sweeney, Beatrice Christmas, Edith Lindell, Polly Gillette, Helen Dewey, James McGuire, Levi Gondelli, Bartley Killawee. --a ------s -as..s Prophecy Polly Gillette Return Mildred Mansir Song American Hymn yClass Address Rev. A. Ii. Nesbltt Presentation of Diplomas ..
 MT. G. W. Parsons,
 Secretary of School Committee Song "Star Spangled Banner'' All.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-14
cONGRATuLATEs CHORAL SOCIETY
Appreciative Letter From Conductor
 Arthur Mees.

Presi lent Gillette of the Canaan Choral Society, has received from Dr. Arthur Mees the following letter, wh ich we are permitted to publish.
 New York, June s, 1917. earnestly desire to congratulate the members of the Canaan Choral Society on the admirable results they achieved at the recent concerts given at Norfolk under such remarkable artistic aus pices, owing to the munificent patron age of MT. and Mrs. Carl Stoeckel, by the Litchfeld County Choral Union, and to assure them of my full apprecia- tion of the evident efforts they made to meet my wishes in every particular. I also wish to express to the officers and members of your organization, my gratitude for the courtesy they showed me in the course of the work of prepa. ration which devolved on me, in the inevitable and deeply regretted absence of their beloved conductor, MT. Rich. mond P. Paine.
 Trusting you can find way to bring this to the notice of all concerned, am with kindest regards
 Very sincerely yours
 Arthur Mees Rev. Edwin c. Gillette, President.
 After the concerts the following telegram was sent by the officers Of the Canaan Society:
 MT. and Mrs. Carl StoeckeI, Norfolk. In behalf of the Canaan Chorus and citizens we congratulate you on the splendid success of the concerts and express our gratitude for the unique privileges enjoyed.
 Edwin c. Gillette, President.
 Joseph l.. Parsons, Secretary. In reply, MT. Gillette received 8 characteristic letter from Mrs. Stoeckel, expressing both Mr. Stoeckels and her own appreciation of tine message, and saying how glad they were to have had part ill making the concerts success. very graciCdsly referring 10 tire work If tha Chorus as having muoh to dc with the splendid results.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-14
FLAG DAY PROCLAMATION.

Flag Day WIS set for June 14 in a proclamation issued by >io7. Marcus H. 1olcon,b. Tie docu nent follows: By His Excnliancy, Mares T. Holcomb, Governor: 4 -Proc&amatiou-The Flag of our countrv was born of s struggle to make men free and never has it gone forth to battle but for the same high purpose. There is no star nor bar upon it which has not been baptised to that holy mis. sion in blood and tears. Now again the faith. of our fathers is put to the red trial of arms. Now stricken world calls to, us for help, saying: "We have bled ourselves white for you and those principles for which you stand; we have fought till i've faint; what now will ycu do?" Strong in the strength of OUT manhood, we have made our answer, and over all the land the flag calls to service, and, if need be, even to the last high sacrifice of all. We have no illusions; we face a future dark with the threat of death and loss and grief; we measure the price we are called to pay, and find it heavy. But we know that never Tn all history was 8 higher stake set on the gauge of battle; we are sure of the justice of our cause we are confident of its final triumph. Firmly resolved, we face for. ward, ready to follow wherever the flag may lead. And in that spirit, on that day, the 14th day of June which we call Flag Day, let every man, woman and child, in all this common. wealth, dedicate his life anew to his country's service, determined manfully to play his part, whether it be large or small, to keep true this country's faith and unblemished her honor.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the State at the Capitol, in Hart. ford, this 8th day of June, in the year of our Lord one tho1sand nine hundred and seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and forty. first.
 MARCUS H. HOLCOMB. By His Excellency's command:
 Frederick L. Perry, Sec'y.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-14
HOME GUARD NOTES
Drill Ground Cleared. Satisfactory
 Out Door Drill.

Tuesday night at o'clock, the ad- vance guard of the Canaan Home Guard appeared on the drill ground armed with scythes. rakes, forks and various having implements.
 Led by Lieutenant K. D. Peirce, the scythe wielders soon leveled the tall grass. Willing hands loaded it on Fuller's truck which transported it from the field.
 At o'clock the grounds were de- clared in readiness for the drill and the company was lined up for roll call, this showed seven absences, six of which were excused.
 Lieutenant Schmidt congratulated the Company on the attendance. re- marking that the postal card notices must have had good effect.
 The postal card referred to read as follows, and was sent to the members Saturday.
 Canaan, Conn.,, June 9, 1917.
 You are hereby notified that Home Guard organizations have been placed under the Connecticut Militia Laws and Regulations, therefore, from this date forward, you, unless excused by the Captein. are required to report at roll call each and every meeting or be subject to the usual 6nes and punish ment.
 Tuesday and Friday evenings are hereby designated for drill and instruc. tion and roll will be called at 7:30 sharp. Weather permitting drills<will be at the Field, otherwise at the Town Hall.
 Captain Edward A. Creevey,
 Commanding Canaan Home Guard. The usual fine is $1.00 and three absences without reasonable excuse renders member subject to arrest and a court martial.
 Sergeants, William Osterout, H. B. Lyles, T. E. Baird, l. D. Cam and l. l.. Scott received their commissions as permanent officers this week. t
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-14
WON'T DISCONTINUE PARLoR CARS AND DINERS ON NEW
 HAVEN,

The report that the New Haven rail road would soon discontinue all parlor cars and diners is far from the truth. AS a matter of fact the road does not contemplate any curtailment in its parlor car and dining car service be- yond such restrictions as may automA- tically follow the taking off of passen. ger trains in their entirety.
 It will be remembered that a week ago New Haven announced that with the approval of the public service oom- missioners of Massachusetts, Connecti- cut, Rhode Island and New York, it would drop 199 passenger trains. What discontinuance of parlor cars and diners is made will be only such as results from the dropping of the train above referred to. Of the trains to be eliminated l57 are operated on week days and 42 on Sundays. The curtail- ment will be made where there will be the least interference with public con. venience.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-14
MRS. EUGENE MARGADANT.

Mrs. E. Margadant, mother of Mrs. Charles A. Beaujon of Canaan, died Sunday, at her home, 169 Hillside avenue, Glen Ridge, N. J. She was the widow of Kilian Margadant and was 7S years old.
 She is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Eugenie J. Beaujon of Canaan, Mrs. Alice O. LeRoy and Mrs. Louise G. Keeper of Glen Ridge.
 Funeral services were held at her late residence, Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock, conducted by Rev. Arnold W. Fismer. Interment was in the family lot, Greenwood cemetery yesterday morning at II o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-14
OUR COUNTRY.
Columbus came across the water,

Columbus came across the water,
 With a hopeful little band, Braved all dangers ts discover,
 And discovered this great land. Froll all Europe thronged the settlers,
 Eager to gain wealth and fame, And established this great country,
 Which would enc day make a name Many times it has been threatened,
 And invaded by some foe, But it always kept on thriving,
 Though the wars were long and slow Today the country is in danger,
 Threatened by foreign foe But we'll always guard the banner,
 Which was foated years ago. We'll always guard the stars and stripes
 Whatever be the cost, We'll always guard the border lines,
 Though life and land are lost. J. Goggin, June 1917.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-14
GIFT TO HIGH SCHOOL.

Some few weeks ago, Secretary Charles D. Hine of the state board of education, during short stay in town, visited class in English at the high school that were recItiug under the direction of Miss $. J. Roraback. He expressed himself as much interested in their work, particularly some ori: ginI poems, asking that some might he sent to him for inspection. .-ass
 As result. MT. Hine was so much pleased with the specimens submitted. that he has presented the school with an volume set of Lessing's American History.
 The following poem is by member of the class:
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-14

By His Excellency's command: Frederick L. Perry, Sec'y.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-14
CHANGE IN TIME TABLES
New Schedule Effective. Sunday June
 10.

Below is list of the times at which the trains may be expected to arrive at and depart from the several stations mentioned:
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-22
VILLA 8 PLANS
BEING WATCHED
MANY FORMER NiEIISTa OFF,
GERS REPORTED TO BE GATH
ERsSG ON BORDER.
OFFICIALS ARE CONCERNED
The United States Department Agents
Are Closely Observing Every
Movement Made by
Niilistas.

FL FAso. Texas. ian. 22-The
gathering oi scores of former vii
llista officers. now exiled into this
eoUntry, atons the border is gaining
the attention OF the federal authori-
ties here today.
Within the last two weeks many
of Villas former officers have reach
ed FL F'aso. They are being watch
ed hy United states department
agents. Among the number assem-
bling here are former mayors OF sew
eial cities in northern Mexico,
An oftie'al statement by the Car
ran1a authorities announced that VII
Ia is making his headquarters at San
Andres, about forty miles west OF
chihuahua City, and is operating
westward on the line of the Mexican
Northwestern railway which he
holds Since the serious defeat of
government troops al Palomas last
week General Mprguia is making no
effort to attack the Villistas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-22
GENERALLY RELIEVED THAT
fEssI.L Has CHANGED HER
FIELD OF OPERATIONS.
MAY Be IN THE PACIFIC.
Western Coast of Chile Is Being yig-
o1oms!, Paf.oiled bs Warships.
Allied Warships keep Up
search.
BY cHAs. P. STEWART.

BTTENos AIRES. Jan. 22--The
German raider is believed TO have
lehauged her field of operations. This
belief was engendered by the absence
sof reports of further depredations
land to the fact that the Gordon Of
ialiied warships and vessels guarding
the neutrality OF the South American
countries have failed to locate her.
No definite word of the RAIDERS
whereabouts has been received here
since the dispatch of the japanese
steamer Hudson Maru to Pernambuco
with load of prisoners This was
ten days ago.
The steamer Bahia, however, re-
ported she had been passed by her
going northward off the coast of
Rio Grande de Norte. The South At
laatic is literally swarming with
craft seeking the raider or raiders.
Brazil has added to her fleet OF
warships watching the coast to pre-
vent violation of her neutrality They
will patrol Brazilian territorial wa
.ters.
Neutral merchantmen arriving at
various South American ports re-
ported that allied warships were al
seost constantly in sight.
Lack OF any recent information as
tic the location of the Germans in adj
jacent South American waters has
sc impressed Chile with the belief
that the raider has changed her field
of operations and that this new field
is either in the Southern Pacific or
Atlantic that the Chilian navy has
been called on for vigorous patrol
duty. A dispatch from Rio Janiero
carried a vigorous denial from the
Brazilian authorities of reports that
German vessels interned there. in
Guiding German gunboat, had been
permitted 10 outfit and take on sup
rlies Rumors developed into wide
spread reports here that sneh yes
sells were preparing TO make dash
for the open sea and join the raider.
The escape of the steamer Tinto
and reports OF her subsequent meet
ing German vessels at sea were re-
vived here as evidence OF the extern
siye German preparations for the
raid
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-22
PLACE BARRIER
ABOUT ALLIES
HfsTFD THAT GERMANY Is
SOON TO ESTABLISH A
BLOCKADE or HER OWN.
4 LINK OF SUBMARINES
According To PLANS Barrier Of
Armed Submarines Is To BE .
Placed Around England
and France.

NEW YORK, January 22.-~Ger-
many is shortly to establish sub
marine barrier around England and
France and establish Starvation
blockade herself, according TO the
belief of those two nations, passen-
gers on the White Star liner Bal
vic. said today.
According to this information
Germany is to issue notification
TO all neutral nations. The notifi-
cation will characterize the scheme
as a barrier" and not a block
ade.''
To make such barrier effective
it is reported that Germany is to
put into service thirty new super
submarines. capable OF eighteen
knots an hour on the surface, arm
ed with heavier guns than carried
by any undersea craft heretofore,
and armored sufficiently to maize
them imperyious, except TO fairly
heavy missiles. Morc 3veT. these
new boats, it is said. are to be fitted
also for extensive mine laying and
able TO cruise two thousand miles
or more without replenishment Of
supplies.
The Battles passengers furnishing
these reports in connection with
ii Is blockade declare that Germany
is preparing new eontraband list
on which it IS expected all articles
OF food will be placed.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-22
COLD BREAKS
ALL RECORDS
HEAVIEST SNOW IN YEARS FALL
ING At MINNEAPOLIS AND
ST. PAUL TO-DAY.
THE TRAFFIC IS TIED UP


ST. PAUL, Jan. - blizzard.
breaking all records for the last forty
years, holds the great northwest in
its icy grip. Minneapolis and &c.
fauI report the heaviest snow fan Ii
years. Already q majority of the
tfains in and ont Of these cities have
been annuIIetI.
The cities are also threatened with
a milk shortage, according to the
creamery men OF the twin cities.
They claim the farmers on sshom
they depend for milk supply have no
titled the creamers and milk Listrib-
utors that it win be impossible for
them 70 ship for several days.
With a temperature of rs below
zero the school board announced
there would be no school today in
Minneapolis.
The blizzard and storm covers .
'la'se area including South Dakota,
Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Great
Lakes country.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-22
No MENTION IS
MADE AMERICANS
4 GERARD REPORTS
On CAPTURED PRISONERS
ABOARD NARRoNDAf4E.
His Message Stated There Were 1903
Neuuals Among the Prisoners
Bu; Mentioned No
Americans.
by 3. z. Noder.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22.-The
state department advlees concern
ing the capture of prisoners in the
South Atlantic, including 1o5 Heu-
trails, came in the form of a message
frcm Ambassador Gerard today in a
message saying the total prisoners
Numbered 400.
No mention was made of any
Americans heing among the number.
otficials said.
The message referred to the Brit
ish steamer Yarrowdale, which has
arrived at German port.
The department announced it has
made inquiry of Germany as 10
whether Americans we're involved.
This is taken TO indicate that de-
nands were made TO release Ameri-
Ec,.ns ii any were found aboard,
The administration win stand-pat
on the proposition that the Yarrow-
dale was peaceful merchanman
in as much as she cleared as such
from New York and Germany had
no right to take any American
member of her crew as prisoner
The claim will likewise be made
that Germany has no right TO con-
vert ship into raider on the
! high sees
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-22
THE GREAT NORTHWEST
IS IN BLzzARD's GRIP

Troyemenf and advancement OF the
administrative end Of the govern
merit. He desires not oalg to set a
new standard OF efficiency from q
standpoint but to carry
the same idea into the personnel Of
the various federal commissions and
boards.
new budget plan is contemplate
ed in this effort to obtain national
efficiency and minimum waste and
enable an accurate checking up OF
where the funds 80.
This plan of the presidents will
also propose a plan for systematic
ing rivers and harbors improvements
and flood control
The presidents plan for increas-
ing administrative efficiency calls
for a general discussion OF admin
istration bills
With the close Of the present con-
gress the president expects major
ify portion Of the legislation he
stood for before the people to be en-
acted into laws. Other legislation
will be enacted too but his railroad
bill and land banks will be laws, so
the next effort will be directed to-
ward the administration end Of the
government.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-22
GATHERING DATA
FOR THE PROBE
STOCK EXCHANGE SALES SLIPS
TO FIGURE IN NEW YORK
SECTION OF INQUIRY.
The Examination for the C.>ngres-
sional Committee To Re Con-
Quoted by Boston Lawyer.

NEW YORK. January The
work Of gathering the sales slips and
records from the stock exchange and
lining UP witnesses for the New York
section of the note leak probe began
today under the personal direction Of
Sherman L. Whippls. Boston attor-
ney. who will conduct the examina-
ton for the congressional commit
tee.
Stock exchange sales slips show
ing transactions on December 1a. 80
and p, the three panfcky days siur-
ing the dispatch of President VIII
sons peace note to belligefenss. will
be gathered.
When these slips have been gath
cred 1t Will be an easy matter to find
what firms made big sales before the
publication of the peace note.
After that it viii be but step to
find out what firms were selling
short. The books of the brokers will
disclose the names of short sellers.
Afterward prominent brokers will be
called
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-22
GARRETT TALKS
To SENATE
HOUSTON CONGRESSMAN AD-
DRESSES THE STATE SENATE
At AUSTIN TO-DAY.
TAKES A YELLED SHOT
Makes Hidden Reference to Prospect
of Senate Refusing 10 Submit
the Prohibition Amend
naent.


Sfessmah 1aFrete on t1ouSeuh, III "u7
dressing the senate By invitation to-
day. said that one object Of his visit
,o,o ,os - 600 q democratic Ieois-
ing TO OBEY tue aehecratie parry oi
Texas. This hidden reference was to
the prospect of submission not being
.dortaa nv ,he senate
-''''0' A''''' - - W. - ''
quirlhS the attorney Seuel"i ue7
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-22
WITNESSES DESCRIBE
SCENES Of SHOOTING
FOR SECOND TINE SrANNELL
EREAkS DOWN DURING HIS
TRIAL FOR RDER.

SAN ANGELO, Texas, Jan. "a
Reference to the s.c.4 rccGr-
renee of his dead wife and .ajor
Butler in his automobile caused lar
ry j. Spannell TO break down for .
second time in district court here this
morning. Or. Middleford, introduc-
ed as states fitness. told of the de-
tails of how he " tshod the blood
off Mrs. Spannell's flee and prepar-
ed the body for burial.
Spannells sobs echo 4 through the
court room throughout the descrip-
tion of this work by the witness,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1917-01-22
SHAKEUP PLANNED IN
DIPLOMATIC SERVICE
MANY CHANGES MAY RE MADE
BY PRESIDENT WILSON
AFTER MARCH FOURTH.

WASHINGTON. lan. 22.-Presi-
dent Wilson is planning Il shakeup
in the diplomatic service after
March T. Custom deerees that all
American diplomats must resign at
the close of every presidential term.
and this is expected TO offer the
president an opportunity To improve
the diplomatic service so that there
viii be less politics aud greater eff
fieieney,
The diplomatic shake-up is only
one Of number of plans which the
president has in mind for the lm-