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Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
RAILROADS ASK RATE INCREASE.

l. The railroads are asking for raise in freight rates. It is but natural to expect that they should. The cost of everything, from soup to nuts" has increased. The expense of operating every business is far greater thar it was year ago, and this is especially true of railroading.
 Annually the railroads burn 200,- 000, 1000 tons of coal. 1t is estimated that the increased cost in this one res pect will amount to $100, 900, 900. Steel rails cost sl0 more per ton now than form erly, and likewise the cost of loco. motives, cars, and all materials enter ing into the upkeep of rolling stock and road beds has increased in cost accord. ingly. Other millions must go to pay increased taxes andit is common know ledge that tremendous increase in wages was granted railroad employees by President Wilson and congress over the protest of railroad officials.
 We are learning the truth of the words spoken by President Wilson when he said that the railways are the arteries of the nations life. Surely this is no time to obstruct the flow of the nations life.blood. We need cars and efficient railway service as much ae we need submarine destroyers and efficient boat service.
 \ The prosperity of the farmer and the welfare of every business man depends to no small degree upon the se-viJb rendered by our railway system. It is our right to demand service from rail. roads, but we can reasonably expect only such service as they can afford to give. #.E
 The arguments submitted by the men back of the railroads show that present.day abnormal conditions affect their business in the same manner as all other businesses are affected. In. comes must be raised to overcome in- creased cost.
 An increase of 10 per cent in rate is asked for and shippers in many in- stances, after giving the matter careful consideration, have come out openly favoring this increase.
 If, for an additional charge of 15 per cent, the arteries of the nation can be strengthened in such way that ser vice, such as all American citizens must have or suffer from slow conges. tion, inefficient transportation, may be given us, no one is going to seriously object to paying the price.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE,

William Richards, who is with ap ambulance corps in France. has written his mother an interesting letter on conditions in the section where he is working. He states that seven miles from the front the sound of the heavy guns is, as he likens it, 90 times as loud as the heaviest thunder storm ever heard in Great Burlington. MT. Richard says that he has witnessed several dueIs between French and Ger. man aviators and was within mile of one such action. He also relates another incident in which bomb dropped by a German airman fell into the midst of number of ambulance drivers, in. turing seven or eight of them, one of whom had seven bullets pass through the blanket under which he was sleep. ing but was uninjured. MT. Richards states that he has difficulty in getting mail from home and much of it is de- layed. In the last bunch of mail which he received he had nine letters at one time. MT. Richards will be remembered as formerly employed at Barnes garage and later employed as chauffeur in Pittsfeld. Courier.
 MT. Richards was also employed in Bullock's garage in Canaan few years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
CREIGHTON
Nuptials Celebrated Tuesday After
 noon at Christ Church,

The marriage of Miss Edith Kemble Oliver, daughter of Mir. Greenwood Oliver, to the Rev. Arthur Boxer Crichton the well-known and popular rector of Christ Church, was an affair of general community interest.
 The weather was of the kind that caused the poet to remark "Oh, what is so rare as day in June". The cere. mony was performed by the Rt. Rev. E. Champion Acheson, Suffragan Bishop of Connecticut at Christ church on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock before a large congregation of friends.
 The ceremony was proceeded by an organ recital by Mir. Newman H Athoe of Lime Rock who also played the wedding march.
 The maid of honor was Miss Leslie Oliver Gilchrist, of New York, cousin of the bride. The best man was The Rev. Frank H. Bigelow of Lime Rock and the ushers were the Rev. A. Hamilton Nesbitt and the Rev. Edwin Carlton Gillette, both of Canaan.
 The bride was given away by her cousin, MT. Leslie A. Oliver of New York and sharon.
 The bride wore dress of white em. broidered crepe de chine with satin train. The bridal veil was of old lace and net, the lace having belonged to a paternal grandmother. The bride wore wreath of orange blossoms and carried bouquet of bridal wreath and syringas. ... N..-.
 The maid of honor wore embroidered white net with white hat trimmed with blue heather, and carried bou. quet of white lilies. ."-
 Among the out.of.town guests were the Misses Miriam and Lucy Oliver, and Marshall and Wadsworth Oliver of New York; Mir. and Mrs. Philip Crichton of Cambridge. Mass, Mrs. George Chapman of New York; The Rev. and Mrs. Charles B. Carpenter of Salisbury; The Rev. and Mrs. George E. Quaile of Salisbury School; The Rev. and Mrs. R. Van K. Harris of Winsted; The Rev. and Mrs. E. Norman Curry of sharon and the Rev. and Mrs. Frank H. Bigelow of Lime Rock.
 Luncheon was served for out of town guests at the home of the Misses Brown and at the Maples; but owing to the critical illness of Mrs. O. W. Camp the reception at the parish house was omitted.
 The church was beautifully decorated with bridal wreath, azalias and lilies, those having the decorations in charge being Mrs. R. D. Peirce, Mrs. E.. O. Gillette and Mrs Leonard Caldwell.
 The Rev. and Mrs. Crichton were the recipients of many beautiful gifts, including 'pcrse of gold from the Wona', Guild of Christ Church; and to Il e.n are extended the congratula. tions and best wishes of the whole community.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
PLEASING RECITAL
Given by Pupils of Charles Fellows and Clarence Sauer.

Fifteen of the pupils of these two gentlemen delighted an audience that filled Pilgrim Church Thursday even. Ing.
 MT. Fellows has been giving piano and voice lessons in town and vicinity for about three years, while Mir. Sauer has been giving instruction on the violin for something over two years, and the joint recital was an expression of the work accomplished by the pupils the past yesr.
 On the whole the selections on the program were we'll carried out. The majority of those who participated were not over high school age; many of them evincing special aptitude for handling the instruments they played.
 MT. Sauer showed considerable ability as conductor of the orchestra; composed of Mary Kennedy, Luella Cudney, Bertha Wellner, Edward Mul. ford, Miss Fellows, John Pease, Frank CoTcoran, Eric Borg and Gurdon Pickert with violins. Joseph Sullivan, cornet, Clarence Adams, cello, Gertrude Hugins and Lester Place at the piano vsth Mrs. Keenan drums and John Adams, trombone, assisting.
 The individual parts on the program were so we'll taken, that individual mention would be useless; but from thelpiano duet by Helen and Mable Baird up to the oldest member of the class everyone showed careful training and faithful study of their instruments. Joseph Sullivan's cornet solo brought forth the first encore, from then to the close, the audience was not satisfied until each performer had responded to their calls. ..
 It is certainly gratifying to know, that right in our midst is growing up group of musicians who will be com. petent some day to take their places in larger musical events in the future
 We hope the two gentlemen may find it possible to continue their instruction in our midst.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
TOWN AFFAIRS
Monthly Reports to be Furnished for
 Publication,

The selectmen feel that the towns people ought to know more about the town affairs than they have dor here tofore. Usually at the end of the year they read a little of the Town Report, criticise it more or less severely and that is the end of the matter until the next year, when the process IS repeated.
 The News has agreed to allow them space. so the selectmen will report at the end of'every month, as to what has been done, also the cost, etc. If then there is anything that anyone objects to, lev him come to the Selectmen like man and ask for an explanation before kicking them.
 Now word in regard to the Dummy Policeman. The, selectmen have opposed and still are opposed to the one which has been placed there, because the street is so narrow that it is liable to get knocked over and some accident occur by means of it; especially would the danger be great. should it te knocked over in the night and the light put out. @
 There has been great difference Of opinion among the townspeople as to what was needed there, some wanted one thing and some another, and some thought it better not to have anything, on account of the narrowness of the street. When the subject has been broached to the selectmen the answer given has been, eff the people will decide what they want there, the selectmen will try and see that their wishes are carried out, provided that the device is safe one".
 There has also been uncertainty as to who had the authority to erect any, thing there, the selectmen or the Highway Commissioner, as it is on the trunk line of the State Highway. Wishing to settle this question. the First Selectman wrote to the Highway Commissioner for information and re. ceived in reply a copy of letter written by the Commissioner last Mon. day to citizen, saying that the select. men had full authority in the matter. There will be something erected on that corner soor, which it is hoped will be satisfactory to the majority of the townspe ople.
 The columns of The News are open to communications regarding these monthly reports of the selectmep.
 Possibly fuller and freer discussion of the town expenses would be benefit to everyone. AS far as the town officials are concerned The News is of the opinion that they are working for the best interests of the whole town.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
NEXT MEETING IN MILL RIVER.

The next meeting of the Berkshire South Pomona Grange will be held on Wednesday, June 27, in Mill River. MisssAli Davis of Sheffield will have charge of current events and E. Fl. Oande and W. E. Kasson will lead the discpssion on "How much tirne can a faE1Aer who las no other income than that of the farm devote to public affairs?" There will be several papers on trials, such as the following; "Trials of Farmer" Peter I. Ada ms; -"Trials of a School Teacher" Mrs. T. E. Comstock; Trials of a Minister, |" P. s. Levonian; "Trials of Farmers s Wife" Mrs. P. I. Adams; "Trials of an Automobile Driver," Claude Sleep. Miss Bradley will have charge of the music and Charles Rhoades of the reef. tations. Claude Sleep. master of the Pomona will render vocal solo, Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
RED CROSS BENEFIT.

A Red Cross Benefit dance will be given Tuesday evening, June 8, at the town hall. Miss Helen Adams of New Haven. who is pupil of poted dancers in New York city will demonstrate ballet and interpretive dancing. There will also be general dancing. Tickets are on sale by committee.
 The patronesses of the occasion are Mrs. R. D. Peirce, Mrs. O E. Badgley, Mrs. J. G. Adam, Mrs. J. H. Graves, Mrs. E. O. Gillette, Mrs. E. L. Roberts, Mrs. E. V. Nestell, Mrs. H. s. Lathrop. Mrs. l. D. Cam, Mrs. N. l.. Jackson. Mrs. F. M. Brewer, Miss E. Ccnsidine, Mrs. H. E. Lyles.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
FOURTH OF JULY IN CANAAN.

At the Home Guard drill Tuesday night it was voted that the captain appoint committee to arrange fora celebration of the Fourth of July.
 It is proposed to formally open the public playground that day, ball game between the East Canaan team and an equally good team will be one of the features. Other games will also be arranged. #...
 The Home Guard will have public drill early in the afternoon.
 Because of these plans the invitation to attend the Millerton celebration was declined. E.
 The committee in charge are Ivan D. Gam, Burton J. Stratton, Robert D. Peirce, Issdore Miniacci, Ivanhoe Scott.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
RED CROSS WAR FUND
S2, 500 Apportioned to North Canaan.
 Whati Your Share7

The following letter is being sert throughout the town.
 To the Citizens of North Canaan.
 This week has been designated as Red Cross Week in every city, village and hamlet in the United States and efforts are being made to raise as much money for this great work as possible. sl00,- 900, 900 is the sum that the American Red Cross must have to do its work in the war into which we have been drawn. Of this sum s2, 800 has been apportioned as North Canaan's share. That's large sum and cannot be rais- ed unless everyone gives until he feels it and then give some more. This war calls for great sacrifice.
 The town will be canvassed this week and let every citizen be ready to give promptly when the canyassers come.
 H. k. Lyles,
 Chairman Local Committee. J. H. Lansing, Treasurer.
 Close upon the letter will be caM from one or more of a committee of fifteen ladies who will thoroughly can. vas the town to receive the contribu. tions.
 North Canaan has never failed to re. spond literally to every worthy cause. Here now is the opportunity to furnish practical aid for war relief.
 During the few days already past of the week neighboring towns and dis. tricts have responded nobly to the call. North Canaan will not be found want ing.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
CAMP FIRE GIRLS SAVE FOOD.

The popular slogan, "Save Food, |" is being put into actual practice these days by the Waterbury branch of Camp Fire Girls. A Camp Fire Girl adds an honor to her list every time she does not eat potatoes more than seven times a week, or when she refraiDs from eat. ing meat or eggs more than once day. Further than this, the object is to try and influence the whole family to adopt these habits. The girls also try to combat extravaganza by having only two course meals.-Republica
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
SURGICAL DRESSINGS WORK.

The Surgical Dressings Committee shipped June 18th five large boxes of supplies to headquarters in Boston, Mass.
 The boxes contained:
 150o gauge sponges, TOO congresses, 116 oakum pads, 4 kelly rings, hot water bag covers, socks, 84 cup covers, 3l rest pillows. Total of 2458 articles.
 The work of making the dressings is carried on in The Parish House every Tuesday afternoon. The ladies of the town and any visitors are cordially invited to come and help.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
MISS RUUTZ-REES,

Miss Ruutz-Rees of Rosemary Hall, Greenwich is scheduled to speak on the war and the food question to the women of Canaan at the Parish house on Tuesday, June 26 at 4 o'clock.
 Miss Rees has recently returned from S5orrs college and will have much of interest to tell about the food crises, cannery and woman's part she is to play in the war that Wilson and Hoover declare must be won with bread bullets.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
METHODIST CHURCH.

The celebration for the day at the Methodist church, began at the morn. ing service with special sermon on MT. Nesbitt and the rite of baptism given to several little ones from the families connected with the church.
 By special appointment, service for baptism was held Saturday afternoon, and Sunday afternoon as we'll to accommodate those who could not make it convenient, to be present Sunday morning. The complete list of those baptized is as follows:
 Lillian May Proper, Harold Kemp Beebe, Edwards Gibson Atwood, George Montgomery Marshall, Ida Electa Marshall, Isnella May Rectal, Oliver George Rectal, Frederick George Wyckoff. Jennie Elizabeth Wyckoff, Harriet Alberta Wyckoff, Edwin John Wyckof.
 In the evening at z o'clock, the seating capacity, to listen to the sun. day schools service of song, recitation and readings, founded on the program entitled "The College Bell".
 Nearly sixty members of the school joined in the process: onal from the lecture room to occupy seats on the platform; these included members from the tiniest tot in the primary depart ment up to the young men in the pas. tors Bible class.
 Of course the greatest interest centered about the little ones of the primary department, they were ready with their songs and recitations prompt to take their places in the program, from Martha Wise's Welcome" to Evelyn Lindell's declaration, that "everyone could be happy under the red, white and blue," as her parasol showed.
 The class songs by the older girls were particularly good, showing the improvement that comes through train ing. The recitations and readings were carefully prepared and given in good form.
 MT. Nesbitt explained the meaning of rhe service and that the offering would go to 8 loan fund for worthy students in Methodist colleges. The amount received was a generous one.
 In spite of the fact that flowers were late in blooming the floral decorations were beautiful and tastefully arranged, several potted plants and large palms adding materially to the effect.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
APPOINTS JUDGE.

Bernard E. Higgins was Thursday appointed judge of the Torrington Borough court by Governor Holcomb until July 1, and from then until the 1919 General Assembly. He succeeds Governor Holcomb's brother, Walter l.. Holcomb who has been appointed states attorney for Litchfeld county, a position that MT. Higgins himself had held temporarily.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21

On one day, May 1e, there were 3l5 Fords registered in the state capitol. One may wonder what the regisrra- tions would have been had the people been able to get the new cars ordered. Last week the Ford Motor Go. in Detroit had 168, 900 thrilled orders on their books.
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21
LOTS OF AUTOS.

The growth of the automobile indus try may be judged in way by the number registered, and the month of May this ear was record. breaker in Coppecticut. Aside from the expensive cars, of which there are less than of the popular. priced cars, of course, here are the registrations of fourteen makes
Connecticut western news., 1917-06-21

Brass reflects heat better than any other metal. Silver comes next, then tin, steel and lead in the order named.
 The oat cakes of Scotland are said to approach nearer the primitive type of bread than anything else known today
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-03-17
r, s. c.. SATURDAY. MARCH ~ lo17
MONEY FOR SITE SECURED.
EDWIN w. ROBINSON OF COLUM-
BIA WIRES ARMY OFFICERS.
Columbians Raise $4,000 to Purchase
Land for Army Encampmcnt-Till-
mans Aid is Appreciated by COM
mittee.

Columbia, March 15.-Gen. Leon
ard Wood and his staff were notified
yesterday that Columbians have con-
tributed $4,000 to purchase a site for
the United States army cantonment.
A telegram announcing the result Of
the meeting was sent by Edwin w.
Robertson, chairman of the central
committee, in charge of the move
ment to secure the army for Colun,-
bia. The result of the meeting was
telegraphed to Senator B. r. Tilllnan
and August Kohn, who returned yes
terday from New York. He signed
the pledge to contribute $1,000.
Mr. Robertson wired Maj. c. e.
Kilbourne. member of the staff of
Gen. Wood, as follows:
Had a rousing meeting of our sub
stantial citizens last night who quick
ly, gladly and enthusiastically put
up $4,000 to buy and donate to
government 1900 to 1900 acres of the
land over which you have been. We
await the pleasure OF the army Off
cials and extend a royal welcome. If
there is anything we have not done
which ought to be done just say the
word. Senator Tillman has pledged
his active support and his word is as
good as old wheat. I have excellent
reason to believe Washington much
impressed by condition and personnel
Of our two regiments on the border
which is ascribed to the healthy con-
ditions and climate surrounding
Columbia. Please file with our re-
port. feel this morning as good as
a game cock"
The following message was sent to
Senator Tillman:
Had rousing meeting Of our sub.
stantial citizens last night who
quickly, gladly and enthusiastically
put up s 700 to buy and donate te
government 1900 acres of land fol
army cantOnment and have wired thi.
information to headquarters, Cover.
nor's Island. Your Endorsement and
support wonderfully and sincerely ap.
preciated by all of us. Wish you
could have been present and witness
ed temper of crowd"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-03-17
american SHIP SUBhAR|NED
Without Warming,
The Algonquin Sailed from New York for
London With Foodstuffs.
Sunk by Shell-Fre From submarine O'clock Monday
Morning. Attack Made Without Warning Submarine Re.
fused to Render Any Assistance to Crew.

London, March 14.-The American
steamer Algonquin was sunk by a
German submarine, without warning,
on March 18th. According to a re-
port from American Consul j. G..
Stephens at Plymouth, all aboard
were saved. Consul Stephens reports
that the captain Of the Algonquin
stated that his ship was sunk by shell
fire. The steamer was summarized at
6 o'clock in the morning and the SUBJ
marine refused to render any assist
ance. Twenty-seven Of the men have
been landed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-03-17
LATEST WAR BULLETINS.

New York, March l5.-with excep.
tion Of the German retirement on the
French front, which still continues,
the most interesting military develop
mcnts are progressing in Persia and
Mesopotamia
The Turks continue their retreat up
the Tigris river and by the last re-
port were thirty miles north of Bag
dad. Two Russian columns which
are presumably expecting to form
Junction with the British are moving
rapidly westward along the Persian
border driving other Turkish forces
before them. Petrograd officially an
nounces that one OF these columns has
captured Kermanshah. ninety miles
east OF the Persian border, while the
other has reached Banes, only ten
miles from the Mesopotamian from
tier. Both Russian forces are thus
threatening the main Turkish army
from Bagdad, both on the
Turkish flank and in the Turkish rear
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-03-17

Of thus country are confronted by
many critical situations at the pres.
ent moment. These include food fol
it's people, supplies for the millions
Of laDorers engaged in manufacturing
plants, as we'll as the safety of the
nation itself.
I'm view Of the foregoing facts, l
ask YOU to remain at work pending q
conclusion Of the matter as above
outlined, which we trust will be rea-
sonably prompt and equitable, and we
trust that the government and the
people will see to it that the railroad
companies themselves are in some
way fairly reimbursed to met these
new requirements as we'll as the very
high cost Of all material and sup
plies we now are using and which is
causing much embarrassment and re-
tarding their development"
No formal outline Of the brother
hoods programme beyond the plans
for these two days was made either
to the managers or to the public. 1t
was said, however, that the freight
employees on the other roads in the
country would be called out in groups
at IL or "a hour intervals after Sum
day.
If the paralysis OF freight traffic
thus caused does not result in sur
render by the railroads before that
time the employees on all passenger
trains will be ordered out Wednesday.
The railroad managers said tonight
they expected that enough of their
men would remain loyal to enable
them to operate a skeleton service
on most roads.
The members of the managers
committee will remain here until to-
morrow. If the men ask another con.
terence 1t will be granted. They
said they would make every effort to
operate their roads in spite OF their
strike. Preference will be given to
the movements of trains carrying food
and fuel.
when the managers offered to
abide by any decree of the Goethals
commission if the Adamson act were
declared unconstitutional, w. G. Lee,
president of the Brotherhood of Rail-
road Trainmen. spokesman for the
employees, declared:
'Thet would be only another form
of arbitration and our men are sick
and tired Of arbitration"