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Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET
Business Mems Association Arrange for Next Meeting.

The members of tke board of direc. tors of the Business Mems Association met Monday night, to consider the various matters to be brought before the next regular meeting.
 J. Clinton Roraback was elected a member of the board to fill out the term of John Rodemeyer, lately re. moved 10 Greenwich.
 :. At the request of the members of D. S. Cowles Post, G. A. R R, the following were appointed committee to confer with their committee to arrange for the observance of Memorial day.
 J. l.. Parsons, E. L. Roberts, Charles Laffargue, G. E. DeHart and G. W. Parsons were designated as that con- mittee
 The food situation being discussed it was thought best to arrange for mass meeting of the citizens, to be addressed if possible by member of the state commission. As Robert Scoville of Taconic is member of that body, J. Clinton Roraback was appointed to con fer with him to see if he could come to
  future.
 Secretary Creevey announced that he had received supply of literature re- garding home gardens, planting corn and potatoes It was suggested that he try to arrange with Principal Strayer of the high school, so that the school children might take the literature into their homes.
 For some time the directors had been endeavoring to secure W. B. Perry, Jr. of Lakeville to be present at regular meeting to tell of the tax situation in his town. MT. Perry is a member of the board of assessors of Salisbury and because of the work of that board there had been lowering of the tax rate in the town, so the Association has been anxious to learn how the result was brought about. Mr. Perry has accepted an invitation to be present at the meet ing next Thursday night. What he may have to say will be of interest not only to the members but to the citizens in general. It is hoped there may be large attendance.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10
MEMORIAL DAY
Preliminary Program as Arranged for
 the Occasion.

After the regular meeting of D. 5 noon the committee appointed by the Business Mems Association met at tlrv c. A. R. hall with the veterans to learH what plans to make that would be agreeable to the members of the Post
 E. l.. Roberts was asked to act as e committee on transportation; he would be glad of an offer of any automobiles for three for four hours the morning of the 30th, to provide transportation foT the veterans on the round to the various cemeteries.
 President J. l.. Parsons of the Bnsi. ness Mems Association, was requested to appoint a committee of ladies to provide lunch for the veterans and their families at some convenient place in Canaan.
 It was suggested that the usual ronte be followed as in previous years. Jeav. ing G. A. R. hall at o'clock for the Catholic cemetery, thence to Ashley Falls, Clayton, Canaan Valley, East Canaan and the Lower Cemetery, Canaan; making the rounds before noon.
 At o'clock public gathering will be held at the town hall with Rev. W. F. Maylott of Derby as the speaker of the day. c. l.. DeHart was appointed a committee of one to arrange singing and music for the occasion.
 In order that there may be fiower to place on the graves of deceased sol, T .I "a A gather and place in punches of the right proportion, any flowers to be had at that time. These to be taken We'd nesday morning to the town hall, before 10 o'clock, from which place c car will carry the bouquets to the Lower cemetery. Further announce. ment as to the program will be made later
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10
FOOD CONSERVATION SUNDAY.

The clergymen of Connecticut srs urged in letters being sent out from Hartford by the Connecticut Committee of Food Supply to unite in the obseI. vance of Sunday, May l3, as Food Conservation Sunday. The letters to the clergymen outline the following ar the plan for this observance:-
 "To use every means consistent vita the dignity of the occasion, to bring to the churches of the state, on that day, at the regular hour of worship, every person whose presence can be commanded through an appeal tC loyalty to the State and the Church.
 "To ask the pastors of the Sthte on the date named to present the matter of food production and conservation ss a religious and patriotic duty.
 Recognizing the fact that next Sunday is observed by some churches as Mothers Day, the committee is act ing upon the belief that no better occa. sion could be found to appeal to every man in Connecticut to do his "bit" Toz his country, than the day set aside for the honoring of the mothers who have already made the greater sacrifices, and who are now to be called upon to give their sons to the defense of their country D
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10
FOOD CONSERVATION
Problem 10 be Discussed by Prominent q Women.

Miss Caroline Rutz-Rees will speak in Canaan in the near future, (due noti. .e of date will be given) on the duty of Connecticut women to do their part. in solving the problem of Food Supplies. The Governor of the state has appointed a committee, the Woman Suffraglsts have a Committee and surely it is the duty of every large and small town in the state to do their part in this crisis.
 In order to go to work intelligently, let every woman in Canaan go to hear the plans that the leaders in the move. ment have to propose, after much thought and carefully study of the sub. ject.
 Mrs. A. s. G. Taylor, who has re gently conferred with the Food Com. mittee of New York city, will also be present at the meeting.
 Let every woman suffragist, every anti-suffragist, all members of the Hawthorne, Cranford, Kensington, Thimble and every other Club, and all opposed to such clubs, all EpiscopalIans, Congregationalists Methodists, Roman Catholics, Unitarians, Nothingarians, and every other organization in town go to the Town Hall and hear the women advise them as to the best way to do their "bit" in a crisis such as the world has never seen before. The men are invited too. The admission is fres
 Dor ordar-
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10
FELDsPAR NEAR MIDDLETOwN.

\ Discovery of what is believed to be a large deposit of feldspar, mineral used largely in the glazing of china and pottery, near Middletown on the Con. necticut river has resulted in large company being organized in Bridgeport for the operation of mines,
 A certificate of incorporation for the Tidewater Feldspar Go. i'll the office of the secretary of state disc1oses an authorized capital of $50,O00, divided into 500 shares with Clarence R. Hall, John T. L. Hubbard and Mabelle K. Pederson as incorporators.
 At the office of Hubbard & Hall, local attorneys, it was said that New York capital was backing the enter prise, which it was hoped would be highly successful. The mines will be opened at an early date and is expected to begin new industry in the vicinity of Hartford.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10
HEARING ON vOsBURGH ESTATE.

The first meeting of the creditors of the bankrupt estate of Oswald T. Vos burgh of Torrington, formerly of Canaan, was held at the courthouse Wrnsted Monday afternoon before Referee O. E. Hoadley of New Haven. MT. Vosburgh conducted grocery store in Canaan and went into, bankruptcy early in March. His assets amount to $861. 83 and liabilities to about $3, OO0
 The bankrupt was examined by Attorney l.. J. Nickerson, who with Attorney J. O. Roraback, is attorney for number of the creditors, and the bankrupt was represented by Attorney F. B. Mum.
 In his examination of MT. Vosburgh MT. Nickerson brought out the fact that Mr. ssVosburgh sold his automobile in February for $lOO, and the balance he owed on bill for repairs, storage, etc., and received $50 cash; that he did not include the other $50 due on the machine in his schedule of assets. MT. Nickerson made the statement that MT. Vosburgh was guilty of an absolute fraud in connection with the proceed ings and claimed that MT. Vosburgh had attempted tc collect the $50 due on the automobile as late as week ago Sunday.
 Mrs. Lillian Vosburgh, wife of the bankrupt, said they were married Nov. T, 1915. In June, 1916, she began drawing out money from the Canaan Savings bank and depositing it in the Great Burlington savings bank, mak- ing deposits nearly every month. She said about $400 of it was money she had when she was married; that she received an allowance of $I0 week from her husband though he did not give it to her every week; that she deposited part of this (what she could save) and some she received from her daughter. She said she didn't know anything about her husbands s affairs except that she knew he was not get ting on we'll in business. She did not know he was going irto bankruptcy or that the store was closed on March ', when she went to Great Burlington and drew out $583 from the savings bank there. She said she had to use lot of money when they moved to Tor, rington. She drew the balance out of the Canaan Savings hank ($82) the day before she left for Torrington. She gave no reason for drawing money out of the Canaan bank and losing over two months interest on it and deposited it in the Great Burlington bank with other amounts she had on hand except that she wanted to.-Evening Citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10
MRS. WILLIAM COONS.

Mrs. William Coons died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles l.. Dean, Wednesday afternoon, May 9, aged SC years.
 Her former home was at North Egre. mont and there her remains were taken for burial. The funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. Dean, SatuF- day morning, Rev. A. Hamiltos Nesbitt officiating.
 Mrs. Coons is survived by four daughters and five sons. Mr. Coone dying about sixteen years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10
RODEMEYE YER-HAYES.

From the Torrington Register VI learn that James A. Rodemeyer and Mrs. Nellie k. Hayes were married Saturday, April 2s in West Torrington by Rev. E, H. Burt, pastor of the West Torrington Congregational Church. The bridegroom is engaged in farming. He is well-known in Canaan where at one time he was engaged at his trade as harness maker. He is a widower, his first wife having died at Bethel, Conn, in 1908.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10
ANOTHER FIRE AT SHEFFIELD.

Fire destroyed the residence of Leon Pamph1lon at Sheffield between and 4 clock Monday morning. Mr. Pamphilon who was the sole occupant of the house at that time, discovered the fire and telephoned an alarm.
 Before assistance arrived the flames had covered the entire building. A small part of the furniture on the lower floor was removed, including the piano. The loss was about $l0, 900, which was partly covered by insurance This residence was known as Oak Lodge and was one of the most popular private boarding house of the town.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10
DISCOVER POSSIBLE PLOT.

Sheriff E. J. Conklin, after rigid investigation sent to Adit Gen Stotes- bury in Albany a report on what authorities believe to have been a con. spiracy to blow up the dams at the two Whaley lakes in the interior of Dutchese county. The demolition of the demf would release volumes of water suiai. cient to wipe out the village of Pough. quag, destroy miles of the Central Now England railroad tracks and inundate Camp Whitman, according to County Engineer Raleye, to a depth of go feet
 Residents of the Whaley district re. ported the presence of numerous strangers, one of whom was seen mak, ing sketches of the dams. Recently the authorities arrested a man giving his name as Thomas Sullivan, on whom were found maps of the countryside.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10
MORE POTATOES.

The American Brass Go. is preparing a large part of the "Gene" Williams farm on the Norfolk road, near the "Kaiser's Home," to be planted with potatoes. The new farm tractor is being used in blowing and narrowing. Walter $. Fyler, formerly of Drake. vile, has charge of the operations.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10

Charlie Chaplin gets S750, 900 year and the average teacher of our schools about S750. and yet some people won. der why the coming generation doesn,t know any more. Exchange
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-10

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
WILSON CONSIDERING
ORDER MAKING 8 HOURS.
UNIVERSAL STANDARD

WASHINGTON Oct. e9-PreSidcHt Wilson. IL is
stated bv rery reliable source has under consider
ton eTccatire order making the eight-hoW ddH
obligatory al basic Industries. regardless Of ohcther
they directly employed government contracts.
The motirc for thiS revolutionary step lciH not
be concession 10 the demands of organized org0n-
ICED labor bat the speeding Up Of the great American
machine 10 the highest productive efficiency.
The government cH simply take advantage Of the
suits OF experience, both here and abroad ehch DEM
oHstrateS eoHelasreiy that long periods Of time
do irork cighfhoHr shifts than II
Ample provision explained. will n
overtime all proper
will be provided
real necessity
The Initiative the eight hour
Gompers but he Joined number OF influential
the OF sandadrng
working day that the industrial energy OF the would be
slapped the beginning OF what
be q iong and arduous struggle
The ndorscd by
Industrial England
mistake England made permitting
drained unlimited during
practical condition makes II imperative for America
exceptional
Before the OF unskled
possible ~ a
until they human sersphesp. sturdy
today enfeebied
be Vol 9 there
coming In, espan
sion OF Industry have exhausted the reserve
Standardized working day approval
OF President Wilson who believed be entirely favorable
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
VICE CONTROLLED By
OFFICIALS..GREENE


sttie." he said. "or other cities IN
the vicinity OF the camp. but II IL
my duty 10 point out the existence
OF ~yil. and SAY TO the state and
municipal authorities what ! would
like to have done.
Organized vice Ia n machine that
IL hard 10 fight because II n cor
rupt In hlEh places nu, have
discretionary powers over the col
dlrru. and can quarantine any
city IN the vicinity OF ID" camp !
hope u ~ a power ! viii not have
10 resort 10. To quarantine Seattle
would prevent many men from vie
ltnF their friends and relatives
4 will no, engage In n contro-
verny Nith Mai Gen. Greene con
corning his statements % vice con
ditionH in Seattle" sald Mayor
GIN today, when asked n ho had
ANY reply 60 make TO charges that
Z. 800 immoral women and high
authoriticb" formed a syndicate
menncinE the national army men.
II sc we're not at war. would
appeal to the common sense of the
people Of this community. feel
that tho general II being made a
tail 60 the kite Of local politics. al.
tho he undoubtedly does not know
u.
Because w. are AZ war. and out
81 respect 10 the army and the
mon Who are IN II. have moth.
lng 10 say concerning the generals
statement"
II hAy. no ambition 20 become
involved IN any local political Eitu-
ation-my information concerning
conditions In Seattle comes abso.
iutoly from non political nourcca
This was the brief answer OF
Mai Gen Greene. commander OF
Camp LcNis today. 10 tho state
mrnt ~ Mayor GIN. who expressed
Cd. belief that the general was
being made the tail
10 local political kites.
Tho general was guest OF the
Seattle branch Of tho American
Sucioty OF civil Engineers at noon
at the Frye hotel Mon.
day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
PASTORS BLAME
GILL FOR VICE

Two more ministers iolncd in
tho campaign against vice from
their puiplta sunday
They Were Canon W. ~ Bliss. Of
Trinity Episcopal church. and Rev.
Ernest Vincent ShAyier. Of 81
Marks
Shall 80 ask God. asked Canon
Bliss. TO protect our boys from
the shot and she'll that may shat
ter their bodies and yet allow vice
20 infrst our hotels and ruominE
houses. waiting 90 catch these boys
In tho heiliah nett How long.
ask YOU. will Christian communal.
" continue 10 tolerate a city ad.
minintratlon that makes no ade-
quats effort to protect tho army
from the deadly virus that r. pol
soning ita iife'
The fortunes OF var and the
consequent sorrowH Ne can face.
but what must be our shame and
dinhonor II tn. deRdllcst wounds
that come 10 our army shall be re-
eciyra tn the very community that
processes 20 hold them dear"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
THE SEATTLE STAR
MEN At LEWIS
TO Be ASSIGNED
FAMILIAR WORK

CAMP LEWIS Oct 20
The long. iookedfor assignment
Of men 60 positions which they
are qualified TO an by reason
OF civilian occupation, 10 about
20 take place at this canton
ment.
Al srsssst hsak cleric are
srillise ssa DE- sripssre work
ers ard trsvstiss aaloscrc~ arc
"hop. hePpirg" rest 70 ls-s
s,,ereweH. oniy q tev - tho
mea have beea places where
Uncle San esa best Sse
them.
hut. acting under telegraphic or
ders from the war department. an
occupational census OF all ~ the
81 900 men Of the camp must be
today When this ID
finished tho men will be given GO
to which they are adapt
cd, Il IL believed. aud only thoHe
who have no trades or who are
better fitted for military training
will spend their tim. Ia infantry
drills alone
OF course many OF the men will
spend part OF the time learning
tactics and the reht ia
trades
Following are the trades IN
which Uncle Sam h particularly
Arnorer. auto and mo
tor truck drivers. blRcksmiths. cab.
met makers. boss carpenters and
clerks. cooks. copper
smiths. cordage workers. drafts
men. electricians. engine repair
men. engine testers. gas works en-
pioyen. instrument rcpaifm.n. nth.
machinistn. moulderH
arroplnue makers. metal workers,
repairmcn. magnetic re-
pairinen. pattern makers. painters,
plumbers. propeller makers. pro
pci'er testers. photographers sail
radio operators. saddlcrH
Htockmen. tent rtEgers. tailorh. can
vas workers. stenoErapherH. tool
makers. wcldera. truck masters,
Ac~iylrne w<ldrrH
and engine apprentices.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
5000 APPLAUD GEN.
GREENE IN CHURCH;
WANTS HIS BOYS FIT

Il am 81 years old, and for ~
wears | have been a soldier OF
that flag am glad 20 say 10 you
that | also am r soldier OF the
cross aud believe In the divinity Of
Christ
These words. spoken by Major
General ~ A. Greene in low.
tense voice and with a gesture 10.
ward the great American flag
hanging behind him. we're inter.
ruptcd by startlingly sudden ap
plause from 1900 persons at the
First Presbyterian church Sunday
morning
The demonstration. perhaps the
most remarkable ever witnessed nj
confession or faith in Seattle.
forced tho commander Of the Camp
Lewis cantonment 10 pause before
he could finish his talk. which took
the place Of Or NJ. A. Matthews
regular sermon.
II came after Gen. Greene had
told tho mothers and fathers OF
many men under his charge about
army life and what the govern.
ment was doing to train them and
make them ~ for service abroad
There was not vacant seat In
the large church. and the singing
OF THE Star.Spauglcd Banner" by
the congregation and God Bless
Our Boys" by the male chorus
added 20 tho patriotic fervor OF tho
service
Gen Greene held reception at
tho close OF the service. during
which he personally met the rela-
tives OF more than 100 members of
the church who have enlisted or
been selected for army duty.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
AZ NEGROES co
LAUCHINCLY TO
JOIN THE ARMY

Singing and laughter marked
the leaving OF the first oolored
contingent for Camp Lewis
from Seattle Saturday.
Cheers. rather than tears.
and much kissing were In evil
denee ~ the depot when the
4? negroes boarded tho train
which waa to carry them TO
their training.
Following An elaborate luncheon
in their honor at the Y VI c \.
the drafted men marched thru Seat
tie streets. accompanied by martial
and numerous friends Hap.
py side remarks were passed by the
marchera 10 the people on the bldo
walks
Furmer Senator Samuel Piles. IN
his talk 20 the men at the luncheon.
urged them Ia conduct thomselYo'
carefully NJ all times. and Ia fight
with bravery and determination In
France. He said that tho American
negro in this war would ba watch
ed. and that tho cntire black race
would be on trial
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
SHERIFF STRINGER
IS CUT UP BY AUTO

Sheriff lack Stringer almost
failed to come TO work Monday
As II happened. he came In late.
with 4 black patch covering his
right eye. and a bad limp
Stringer left his home early Mon.
day morning with William Coving.
ton In the latter's automobile
Covington. In his attempt TO avoid a
collision with an automobile owned
BY the Volunteers OF America.
swung hts machine into the curb.
Strinzer was thrown against the
windshield by the impact. and sus.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
DIFFICULT MOMENT
FOR ITALY ADMITTED

WASHINGTON. oct % while
predicting another strategic retreat
BY IN" Germans on the West front
Secretary OF War Bakers weekly
war review today admits that
Italy II passing thru a difficult
moment"
Anticipating Important develop
mrnts" soon. the report states that
any strategic retirement by the Cor
mans In the West would nov hs
under conditions less favorable.
than heretofore.
There Is steady rise IN the
enemy casualties Russia. baker
adds. IL apparently consolidating
her resistance. and believes the
Germans will probably not try 10
do more than strengthen their RIGA
holdings now
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29

Miss Peggy Worth. vaudeville
singer and actress now appearing
at the Palace Hip. will make an
automobile trip over the business
district OF the city Tuesday noon.
singing and selling tho music OF a
patriotic song. entitled. 4 May he
Conc Long. Long Time" tho pro.
ceeda OF which will be turned over
10 the Seattle Red Cross.
Miss Worth II doing her biz for
the soldiers In this manner In all
the cities she visits and has raised
substantial sums for the Red
Cross In many places.
In addition TO the special street
sale By this method. Miss Worth
Il further swelling her contribution
70 the Red Cross by selling the
copies of this song thru Young
woman she has With her who OF.
fcrs Il for sale In the lobby OF the
theatre after every performance.
such proceeds also being turned
over TO tho Rcd Cross. Miss
Worth Is enabled 20 use this
method Of raising money because
she has prevailed upon the pub
fishers To dorate copies OF the
Music. and tho young woman TO sell
Il
She will be conveyed over tho
city In an auto provided for her
by the kiaael kar Branch OF Seat.
Ito and be accompanied by a group
OF Red Cross nurses
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
BRITISH BOMB
GERMAN DEPOTS

LONDON. Oct 20 Many tons 81
bombs were dropped on German
military points back 81 the enemy
lines Saturday and sunday by Brit
inh sea planes. an admiralty state
ment said today
We bombed the Engei and ~.
Denis acrodromeA with many tons
81 bombs. which fell close 60 the
rail line and functions NJ Corto-
rail lina and functions nj Cofte-
mRfck and lieckcryelde were at
tackled with two tons Of bombs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
TENTH MAN QUITS
PORT COMMISSION

Charging 'domlneering methods"
on tho part OF Port Commissioners
Bridges and Ewaid. H. y. Allne. for
three years electrical and main.
tcnRuee engineer FOR tho port. 70.
signed Monday This makes tho
tenth resignation N the past few
days for the same reason.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
CAR STRIKE CASE.
TO END IN week

DR.. Henry Suxzallo. president Of
the University OF Washington. and
neutral arbitrator in the recent
carmen's strike. will return here
from his Eastern trip on Novem-
Der 5. His decision in the strike
will be rendered within three days
after that.
Word TO this effect reached Sc
attic today. James +. Duncan. the
labor arbitrator In the same strike.
Il TO leave town November ! 10 at
tend the A =. OF l.. convention.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-10-29
WILL mt VICE RING

Members and all other women
are invited to attend meeting OF
the Roosevelt club at the home of
their president. Mira. c. Il. Hallock.
zoe 23rd ave, Tuesday AT p. m,
Those who attend are requested
to. bring thsir knitting along to
help knit for the Red Cross. DIR.
Leonard Smith. pastor Of the First
Methodist church. Viii urge vice
cleanup.