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The Washington times., 1917-02-18
Krei.Ie-Febru.ry 2s.

Fritz Kreisler. violinist. will be
heard in a recital at Polls Theater
next Friday afternoon. February 2s,
at 4:3O. for the benefit OF Neighbor-
hood House Settlement.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Douglas Fairbanks has gone to Sa-
ranac Lake for a brief vacation. after
which he will begin work on his hrst
Aircraft Aim play.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
schumann-HeInk-Februar5 n.

Schumann-H Heink will give her only
recital In Washington Tuesday. Feb
ruary %, at 4:so, in the New National
Theater.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
STAGE AND SCREEN NOTES
interesting Bits Of Information
About Different Theaters.

Edna Goodrich has hoped from
vaudeville to movies.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

With special performances at 8
and D. m, Harry Hastings Big
Show, headed by Dan Coleman. begins
Tneater today.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
GardenI. Eormn
TalmadEe. Films.

Norma Talmadgs. best remembered
as the star OF "The Battle Cry Of
Peace" Going Straight" The Social
Secretary" and now heading her own
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Gail Kane IS In Santa Barbara. Cal.
where she has started work in pic
lures under contract with the Mu-
tual Film Corporation.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

"The Royal Pauper." an Edison fea-
ture, released through K-E-S-E is
added to the all too scanty roster or
films for children.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

One of the best actors in ''The Mas
auerader" Is q German police dog,
named "Huskie." This Intelligent ca
nine was rehesrsed In his part by Mr..
Tully, and within q week was pro-
nounced letter perfect" which
would be Q splendid and seldom equal
ed record for Q real actor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Fannie Ward will be pictured ct
Loew's Columbia today In Tho Win
ming of SGllis Temple"
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Clara Rinmball Young. who IL ap-
pesrinE now In The price She raid"
will have as her next film vehicle,
q selznich adaptation OF Eugene Wal
ter's THE Easiest Way" Her direo-
tor In both films has been Albert
Capellani.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Evelyn Nesbit has been taking a course
Of singing lessons since last here. and
also course in sartorisl selections. She
IL said to take the top notes with some
degree of certainty now and her gowns
are simply scandslously pretty and nifty.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Norma Talmadge. who Is appearing
in "Panthea," has not yet decided on
the title OF her new IIcture, although
1t is IN the process of being filmed.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

ed by the General Film Company. The
stories will be made by the Vitagraph
Company. The first release. March
3. will be Last One at Rooney's."
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Jane Houston, who plays Emily
FotheIingay in Major Pendennis.'
will be recalled as a member OF Mar
Earet Anglin's company in Green
Stockings" Mrs. Danes Defense"
and Lady Windermere'5 Fan"
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Mary Hntrhl<iss. who has . part
IN "Pon Pom" At the National Thea
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Louis Calvert, who will appear in
THE Masquerader," is a well-known
English actor, who frst appeared in
this country at the New Thester. In
New York. 1t has been Calvert's
privilege to produce most OF George
Bernard Shaw's plays in London. His
biggest hit in America was scored
last winter In Major Barbara"
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
Il. r. Kesh.-yaud.virIe.

Next week at the B. r. Keith The
atre the attractions assembled to en-
tertain the advance guarded the In
sugurstion hosts win be headed by
Evelyn Nesbit and Jack Clifford. On
Saturday Of that week and the fol-
lowing Sunday, Monday, and Tues
day there will be three performances
daily, the first at ?, the second at 5.
and the last at S:15 D. m. The sup
Elementary leading feature viii be
Emmett De Voy In ''The Call of Child
hood" Willie Weston will add char
acter songs. Marshall Montgomery
and Edna Courtney are included.
Others are Florrie Millership, David
Sapirstein. Lohse and Sterling, the
pipe organ recitals, and another cpl
sode OF the serial supreme. "Patria,"
with Mrs. Vernon Castle In the hero
Ines adventurous role.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Helen Holmes, who has been slosh-
ing about in the rain during the
filming OF a new serial, has a bad
case OF tonsilitis and wonder where
she got IL.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
Garden-FlIma.
"a Eimhall Youn1 will

Clara Kimball Young. will headline
the program at Moore's Garden
Theater the entire week Of February
IS. beginning Sunday in The Price
She Paid" This famous novel con-
Germs the story of beautiful young
girl who marries an aged millionaire
for his wealth and the social position
his name Will give her. Later she
meets and loves a younger man, but
finds that fetters OF gold can bind a.
tight as bands of steel
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Jane Cowl, according to New York
critics, is scoring an emphatic sue
cess in. the dual capacity OF author
and actress in the new play which
opened last Tuesday evening in .Jew
York, called Lilac Time" Although
Miss Cowl finds 1t necessary to weep
in her new play, she manages to in
troduce a bit or cheerful comedy.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
Gayety-Burlesque.

Love. Law and Politics" q trav-
esty on topical subjects. will, be pre-
sented by Butch Cooper's "Roseland
Girls' company at the. Gayety Thea.
ter next week.
The production is staged In two
acts aud six scenes.
Solly Ward, in the character Of Her.
man Sousebuilder, shoulders the bur
den OF the comedy work.
The supporting cast includes Shlr-
ley Lawrence, Tom Nolan. Murry
Leonard, Augusta Lang, Frank Pick
ett, and Lynn Cantor.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

George NJ. Cohan has encountered one
peril in the Aim business that he did not
forsee. When he visited the Mary Pick
ford studio at Fort Lee, N. Y. to pose
an important interior scene for his first
film play, Broadway Jones'" he under
estimated the effect on his eyes Of the
powerful studio lights. As a result. he was
temporarily blinded and had to be led
from the studio.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18
Sfrnnd-Films-

A week OF stars is promised by Tom
Moore at his Strand Theater begin
ming Sunday, February rs. the two
noted players holding the screen on
the first three days of the week being
Harold Lockwood and May Allison in
The Promise"
Joyce, Harry Morey and Peggy Hy-
Silence"
On Friday and Saturday, Frank
keenan, and Thelma Salter will be
pictured in The Crab"
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

Florrie Millership Is all that's left
to Keith vaudeville OF the Iong-popu-
lar team OF Harry Fox and the Miller
ship sisters. After Harry cut loose
he was with the Dolly sisters, but
now the movies have him in their
clutch and It may be years before,
like Rip. he returns to his former
field only to md them all gone or
forgotten.
The Washington times., 1917-02-18

William s. Hart, the nice man with
a long face, was the original Mes-
salia in Ben Hur." He played roles
for several seasons win Nine. Mod
jeska, and acted with William Faver-
sham in The SQuaw Man" Later
ne headed his own company through
the WFt and Middle West His first
association with pictures arose
largely from his desire to have a
settled home.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
THE SUPERIOR COURT.

The criminal trial list and assign ment of cases ln Superior Court atWin. sted, February term, commencing Feb ruary 7, 1917 at 3 D: m. is as follows:
 State vs. Tony Newfli, Philip Woost er, Joseph Code, Leon Wickham. Christopher E. Smith, Emery Kilmer, Lewis Hart, Ralph Sabia.
 Assignments for Tuesday, February l3 at 10 a. m:
 State vs. Edward w. Curtis, William Hill, Paul Telasca, Rafael Comande, James Pellegrino, James Croydon Tice, Andrew Kotos, Frank Reidenbach, Benamino Mangifico.
 State Attorney D. T. Warner will be at his office in Salisbury on Tuesday, February 6, 1917, for the purpose of meeting any parties desiring to see him concerning the cases above assigned.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
ROYAL NEIGHBORS.

Last week Wednesday evening. Jan- uary 24, at the regular meeting of the Royal Neighbors, the officers for the ensuing year were installed by Mrs. Oswald T.. Vosburgh. They were:
 Past Oracle, Mrs. H. j.. Wright; oracle, Mrs. Robert Black; vice-oracle, Mrs. o. T. Vosburgh; chancellor. Mrs. Frank Coons; recorder, Mrs. A. l.. Hugins: receiver, Mrs. Katherine Briggs; managers, Mrs Julia Weaver. Mrs. Mary Devine and Mrs. H. l.. Wright; outer sentinel, Mrs Rachel Weaver; inner sentinel, Miss Elizabeth O'Keefe.
 After the installation ceremonies, refreshments consisting of salad, baked beans, sandwiches, cake and coffee were served.1 Each member had the privilege of inviting three friends. After the refreshments were served a social hour was enjoyed and dancing indulged in. All report most enjoya- ble evening.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
WOMAN TO RUN BIG FACTORY.

Feminism is having its innings in Bantam. A woman has been elected president and general manager of the Bantam Anti.Friction Company which, owns one of the largest manufacturing plants in the county, outside of Tor rington and Winsted; and another woman has been elected treasurer.
 The new president and general man. ager is Miss Nellie Scott, who has been with the company since its institution. She succeeds W. s. Rogers who has been in charge of the plant for several years. MT. Rogers who was humorist at the 1915 session of the legislature ahd who is we'll known in Torrington, has not announced his plans for the future.
 The new treasurer is Miss Ruth Ed wards, who has been with the company for nearly eight years.
 Henry Edwards. brother of Ruth, is vice-president, succeeding L. J. Nickerson. resigned, The secretary is c. E. Heath.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
FIRE DISTRICT ANNUAL
to be Held Saturday of Next
 Week.

In another column is printed the call for the annual meeting of the Canaan Fire District to be held Saturday after. noon, February 10 at ? o'clock. at the town hall.
 Besides the receiving of the annual reports, the election of officers and the vote to lay tax to defray the expenses; :; article 3 of the call for the meeting reads as follows:
 "To see if the Fire District will vote to extend the purposes so that 1t shall include the following purposes, namely {: To extinguish fires, to sprinkle streets, to light streets, to plant and care for shade and ornamental trees; to con struct and maintain sidewalks, cross walks, drains and sewers; to appoint and employ watchmen or police officers. '
 As will be seen, there are several items in the above that have never come before a Canaan Fire District meeting Every one of them is worthy of consideration and should command the attention of every resident of thu district We need to have fires extin: guised, streets spripkled, trees set out, sidewalks laid as well as police pro tection for the good of the community.
 Canaan Hose Company has done splendid work with extinguishing fires :; now is the time it should have further recognition
 The necessity for sprinkling the streets has been discussed for many years; private subscription has paid for some of what has been done, the ap plication of road oil has helped but regular daily sprinkling is needed.
 While Canaan boasts of many good sidewalks, there are portions of the fire district that have never had concrete or asphalt walks provided.
 Shade trees should be regularly set out under some supervision that would secure at least d semblance of un formiGy in street OrnamentatiOn.
 AS to police protection, while the community has teen free from the necessity for, regular watchmen on duty, the experience .of other towns tends to show that occasions arise when such protection is needed.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
. SCHOOL NOTES
Record of Attendance for Month of
 January.

The following pupils have not been absent, tardy or dismissed for the four weeks ending January 26:
 Grade l, k. Ruth Ostrander, Teacher -Eugenie Beaujon, Arthur Brewer, Louise Brewer, Mary Gondelli, James Mather, Rosa Negre.
 Grade 3, Emma L. Kegler, Teacher Lena Angelo, Edws1d Castagna, Louis DeBarbieri, Elizabeth Gondelli, Anna Gray, David Green, Frederick Reel
 Grade 3, Martha E. Wilbur, Teacher -Eugenia Angelic, Elvera Castagna, Virgin ia Gondeili, Lotus Green, Isa belle Lindell, Francis O'Neil, Eliza. beth Reel.
 Grades and 5, Mary H. O'Reilly, Teacher-Evelyn like. Roberta Fitz gerald, William Ganci, Alice Hugins, Jennie augins, Kathleen Mullen, Albert Nelson, Ruth Beaujon, Charles Beaujon, August Castagna, Louis Col, Helen Christmas, John Foley, Evelyn Lindell, Joseph Mansir, Edward Mo Cure, EstAer Neilsen, Harold Scutt. Peter Tergliafera.
 Grades and ', Ruth Pratt Gaylord, leacher-Victoria Clemson, George Curtiss, Dorothy Drumm, Norman Hicks, James Mansfield, John o Neil. Isnella Peckal, Joseph Vercellini, Douglas Adam, Helen Baird, Mabel Baird, Louise Beaujon, Naomi Carter, Thomas Foley.
 Grades 7 and 8, E. 0. Lindeli, Teach. er-Helen Green, Mildred Green, Elsie Hester. Ethel Moore, Lhomas O Neil, Charles Reel, Huldah Reel, Evelyn Spaulding, Mary Sweeney, Elsa Borg, Helen Dewey, Elizabeth Lee, Edith Lindell, Mildred Mansir. Melvin Prop CT, Catherine Sweeney. a
 High School-Anna Beebe, Elwood Beebe, William Finney, Mark Fuller, Margaret Goggin, Walter Goggin, Donald Hart, Henrietta Higgins, Fenn Minacci, Mary Lobosik, Joseph Spoth, LeRoy Stanton, Jennie Weiper. Leroy Beaujon, Dorothy Davison, Myrtle Deloy, Dora Heinz, Algott Lindell, Catherine Mansfield, Kenneth Miller, .hary Rhoaues, Sara Reel, Linda Stan. ton, Robert Hart, Blanche Frink, Frederick Goggin. Marjorie Johnson, Ellen Lasher, Rosa Reel, Philip Rood, James Goggin, Leroy Hart, Olga John. son, Vernon Letfingwell, Mary Mans ield.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
PREACHERS TO MEET.

The Housatonic Methodist Preachers will meet in the Canaan Methodist church next Tuesday. Morning and afternoon sessions will be held. The ladies of the church providing lunch at noon.
 The program includes the reading of a paper by Rev. F. c Sommer of Wing dale on Preaching that Wins. Rev. l. T. StraffOrd of Gaylordsville will dis. cuss "The Social Ideals of Prof. Walter Rauschenbusch" Rev. c. M. Stark weather of Great Burlington will give a review of the new books in the d!sci. plimany course and Rev. A. M. King of Lenox will preach the sermon.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
TO MAKE WOOD ALCOHOL.

Barnum, Richardson 6 Co.,, manu- lecturers of wood alcohol, charcoal and various other like products have pur. chased a large tract of land pear the Goussett place on the Huntington trolley line, from Marshall W. Stead man. In addition the firm has also purchased the standing wood on other tracts in that vicinity. The company is now employing a force of men who are preparing to lay branch track from the Lee Huntington trolley line to the site of the proposed establish ment. The plan is to draw the wood to the freight cars on the branch track and from there to draw down to the New Haven tracks near the Langdon Crossing in Lee. Barnum. Richardson O.. also have large plant in Canaan. --Pittsfeld Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
O. E. s. DINNER.

The dinner given by the Connecticut Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at The Elton in Water. bury, Monday evening was attended by over 900 members and invited guests, and the event proved great success.
 Irs Ellie Lines Chapin, of Pine Meadow, who is right worthy associate grand matron of the general grand chapter. the na tional body of the order if the EasterL Star, was present as the guest of honor.
 Promptly at 8 o'clock lines were formed and the members and their escorts marched to the main dining room which was transformed into a bower of beauty for the occasion. Dur. ing the dinner The Elton orchestra furnished delightful music and several of the members contributed to a most pleasing musical and literary program
 Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock the meeting of the grand chapter was called to order by Junior Past Matron Fanny Y. Gardner and considerable business of importance came up for transaction. One of the features of the session was the address of welcome by OK Mayor William E. Thoms. Dinner was served by the women of Naomi chapter at 2:3C o'clock. In the afternoon re. ports of the retiring officers and com- mittees were read after which the cleo tion of officers took place. Supper was served from to o'cluck in the eve ming, and this was followed by an organ recital by Frederick Fleetman of Deep River.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
STOUGHTON HAS CLOSE CALL.

Banker Henry E. Stoughton of the Thomaston savings bank was partially overcome by fumes from his automo- bile while pumping up a tire in his garage Saturday. Feeling sick from the poisonous gases he groped his way into the house and upstairs to his room where he collapsed. Doctors Hagen, Goodwin and Ferguson were quickly on the scene. While MT. Stoughton was all right in a short time the result would have been very serious had he collapsed in the garage. He was run ming the engine of his auto to initiate the tires. Express.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
NEW PRISON IN DUTCHESS co.

Wingdale, Duchess County, was selected as the sight for the new In dustrial farm prison by the prison com. mission at a meeting held in New York city Monday. The Wingdale site, which consists of 625 acres, is about 70 miles from New York city on the Harlem division of the New York Cen. tral railroad. The commission proposes to erect prison which shall be modelled after the best prison planning and shall provide for both farm and industrial work.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
EVANGELISTIC SERVICES.

A union evangelistic campaign is planned for Canaan during the last two weeks in March. Miss May Belle Lord has been engaged to conduct the meet ings. She is we'll known in Connecti- cut, having worked in this and neigh boring states most successfully for a number of years. She is not a sensa tionalist, but is a sane persuasive and interesting speaker and her work is the kind that lasts. Further announce ment will be made later as to oplans and preparations.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
WOMAN CHOSEN SECRETARY.

Mrs. Stanley Hummer of Maine was elected president of the New England conference of State federations of women's clubs at it's closing session in Providence. Other officers chosen were Mrs. George Smiley of Vermont. vice. president and Mrs. William H. Phipps of Connecticut, secretary and treasurer. On invitation of Mrs. Edward H.
 smiley of Connecticut the federation decided to meet in that state next year.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
TAX ON JEWELRY.

The Massachusetts tax commissioner has apparently revived an old law as to the taxation of jewelry, and it is understood that the local assessors have instructions to lay tax on watches, jewelry, etc., at the local rate, when they assess April l. The law has been practically dead letter for years, but its resurrection would seem to be con- templated.-Le Cleaner.
Connecticut western news., 1917-02-01
NORFOLK'S MISSING MAN
Developments of the Week Regarding
 Treasurer Johnson.

Since our last issue there have been many developments in the search for Philemon Johnson of Norfolk, who so mysteriouslv disappeared early last week.
 The search of Canaan mountain, to which he referred in the letter found in his room, was diligently kept up for several days until the searchers were convinced that his body was not there His fur overcoat, watch, keys and other personal belongings were found in his room.
 Last Friday. State Policeman Robert Hurley of Hartford, who was instru mental in clearing up the mysterious murder of former County Commis. sioner H. B. Case of Barkhamsted, came to Norfolk and started an inves tigation. He is being assisted by Miss Davis, an accountant of Hartford.
 The state policeman said Monday that he had absolutely nothing to give out concerning the case. Assisted by Miss Davis, he made an examination Of Johnson's papers. Nothing was re- vealed of interest to the public, Captan Hurley said. He is searching for evi- dence that will show where Johnson went when he left Norfolk in the hope of getting clue to the missing town treasurer's present whereabouts.
 Yesterdays Hartford Conrant says, Little doubt remains in the minds of the people of Norfolk that Philemon W. Johnson. town treasurer and Ii brarian, who left with threat that he was going to kill himself on the rocks of Canaan Mountain, and who has been missing since week ago Sunday, did not commit suicide but skipped" from town It is believed that he left on freight train shortly after o'clock Monday morning and that he was in Hartford Monday morning. Several freights pass through the town in the early morning hours and Johnson might have made his escape easily on any one of these. It is also reported on good authority, that the shortage on the town books will amount to 17,000 or more.
 This shortage was found from an ex. animation of the towns books, and Wn1l6 the EOWu auQlUOTS IOunu Guo books apparently correct when they made their audit of the accounts last September, there are so many cross entries and the money was manipulat- ed in different accounts from one bank to another so that it is difficult to trace it.
 MT. Johnson as treasurer of the town of Norfolk was bonded in the Mas sachusetts Bonding & Insurance Oom- pany of Boston for $5,000. AS far as can be learned no warrant has been is- sued for MT Johnson's S arrest by town authorities but 1t is thought that the bonding company will take the matter up. While engaged in the office of vice president and secretary of the Norfolk Manufacturing Company it is said that Mr Johnson was receiving an annual salary of $2, 900 year and he also received a salary of $75 year as town treasurer.
 Intense interest is manifested in the case by everyone in this vicinity. The people of Norfolk as we'll as in neigh. boring towns, are 10th to believe that MT. Johnson was anything but strictly honest and they sincerely hope the affairs may be cleared up to his advan- tage.