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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-13

that apparently might continue in
definitely. Local play gocrs will ben
eft by this, however. and this SPLEEN
did company will present the play eX-
actly as it run in Chicago. .Althoueh
inportuned by many theaters desiring
the play this season. Winchcll Smith
and John l.. Golden have declined TO
organize any other companies.
The Chicago east includes Ralph
Morgan, Barry Mccormack. William
Foran, James IT. HuntleS, Philip
Bishop. Gene Lewis, Charles w
Goodrich, Mabel Bert, Helen tollict
and Dorothy Belts.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-13
A. L. DOES NOTHING.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Aftcr a five hour
session club owners of the America
league adjourned their annual meeting
tonight until tomorrow, without takini,
any action in regard to the adoption
Of a policy to pursue in connection
with the war
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-13

ingenious plot with many surprising
turns, which altogether with plenty of
humor keeps the audience constantly
on the qui vivc The element of sur
prise has been one of the keenest elc-
ments in the play, which the public
will enjoy all the more if not fore
stalled in print.
Chicago's desire to see the play re-
suited in Il special company being or
sanized and it played for nine months
at George NJ. Cohan's opera house
Previous contracts necessitated the
house being turned over to other com
panies, thus interrupting a success
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-13
Cox Sees Niger in Wood
Pile in Coal Situation

Columbus, Ohio, Dec. Ex-Governor
James NJ. Cox tonight branded the agi-
tation for coal for the northwest, while
Ohio literally was being starved to
DEATH" as an indispensable outrage"
declaring he has discovered il was n
move to enable coal operators to get
prices higher than those fixed by
President Wilson under the fuel con-
troll law.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-12-13

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Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
BOARD PROPOSES NEW CODE.

The state board of health, at special meeting voted to recommend to Gov. Holcomb new sanitary code. The report, which was prepared by Dr. J. T. Black, says that the state has out. grown its present health system. The proposed new code will provide for new standards for health officers, the ap. pointment of an epidemiologist and sanitary engineers. Local town officers would also be empowered to nominate local health officers.
 If the recommendations are passed by the general assembly the applica. tions will not have 10 be increased materially. It is estimated that while the per capita tax for health purposes is now two cents it will be increased to four and one-haIf cents.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
WRITTEN WITH THE SCISSORS.

One man was killed and two others shot in quarrel over two cents in New York. This may seem to be a trivial matter for quarrel when the results are considered, but then, look at those who are fighting in Europe - Hartford Post.
 The best resolution a man can make is to conduct himself so he will never have to make another. Jour- nal.
 Garrett Droppers are not some diabolical new aerial devices, as you doubtless supposed. Instead, they are the American minister to Greece. - Kansas City Star.
 It is sometimes better to be the fel- low who loved and lost than to be the one who loved and won.-Windham County Transcript.
 A mouse will scare a woman, but a mouse, at least, has substance whereas the most diaphanous rumor will frighten a Wall Street broker into a cold sweat.-New York American.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
DWIGHT W. THRALL.

Dwight W. Thrall, aged B, an organizer of the Connecticut Humane society and for more than 25 years it's agent, died December 23 at his home in Hartford.
 He was born in Bloomfield, Septem- Der 19. l843, the SOD of Hiram and Melissa (Griswold) Thrall. He was educated in the Bloomfield schools and the Hartford high school. His first occupation was surveying and farm- ing. He was naturally fond of child ron and animals and interested several others in a plan to organize a state humane society. In the winter of 1880, a meeting was held for the purpose of organization. Soon after the organiza. tion of the Connecticut Humane society MT. Thrall gave up his business to take up humane society work. His com. pensation for many years was hardly enough to defray his necessary ex- penses. He did not lose Eeart how ever, and during the early years or the society, which had financial embarrass- ments, he preserver, securing a sui ta. ble home in Hartford for the organiza, tion and when he left the society about five years ago it had become power full factor in the state.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
MARRIED 50 YEARS
MT. and Mrs. James E. Greene Cele-
 brate Golden Wedding.

Wednesday, December 27, MT. and Mrs. Greene celebrated the fiftieth an niversary of their wedding, which took place in New York city, December 37, 1866. pr. Lyman Abbott being the officiating clergyman.
 In response to invitations, about 90 of the friends and neighbors of the couple gathered at their home on West Main street, to extend their congratu lations and best wishes for many more years bf happy married life.
 The house was prettily decorated in g i'd and green by the three daughters, Mrs. Mary Kemp, Misses Edith and Grace Irene Greene, and under their supervision a dainty lunch was served by Miss Fannie Jackson and Mrs. George Roger.
 In spite of the fact that the invita- tion cards bore the Inscription "No presents" there were many who sent flowers and gifts of fruit, $50 in gold, besides other sums in cash.
 The reception lasted from to 10 o'clock, the three daughters of the house assisting the bridal couple in re. ceiving the guests.
 The bride and groom of 90 years ago. were seated under golden wedding bell, decorated with holly; slthough they had both been ill with the grip for several days. they were both in good spirits and came through the evening in fl 4e shape.
 MT. Greene is a Civil War veteran having been a m msmber of the l4Sth New York regiment He is a member of David s. Cowles Post. G. A. R.
 Most of the married life of the couple has been spent in Canaan and vicinity.
 pr. Lyman Abbott, the veteran editor of New York, sent the following letter which we are permitted to publish. My Dear Mrs Greene:
 Notwithstanding the prohibition on your card, an sending you by this mail little book of mine entitled, The Home Builder.
 My wife died in Germany two months before our golden wedding day. Coming home 1 wrote this little book; ; her name Is not mentioned in it be. caust- knew could not secure her per mission could she have spoken to me. It is my tribute and to some extent d chmposit photograph, for other women Bitbm I have known and honored, sat With her all unconsciously for the portrait. But her figure dominated all tlIe lest 5..aa
 Please accept it as my message to you anu your husband on your golden wedding day. It is an expression of my faith in this day of widening field and varied opportunity for women. and it is still true that the illimitable and the supreme opportunity is that of wife and mother. Yours sincerely,
 Lyman Abbott.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
TWO UNION SERVICES
Churches Unite for Sunday Evening
 Services.

Once more the churches of Canaan expressed the delightful spirit of unity that exists among the members by join ing for two services last Sunday eve ming.
 At 6:30 o'clock the young peopfe's societies of Pilgrim church, the East Canaan Congregational church, and the Epworth League of the Methodist church gathered in the auditorium Of the latter church for a union meeting. This was the second of such union meetings, the first one of which wns held at Pilgrim church about . year ago.
 Miss Ellen Lindell, president of the Epworth League presided. On the platform with her were Miss Ruth Gaylord of the East Canaan r. P. & c. E. and John R. Fuller of the Pia- grim Young Peoples Society.
 Following the opening exercises. Miss Gaylord, in we'll chosen words. gracefully introduced the topic "Bs- ginning all over aRaIn.' MT. Fuller rietly sketched the life and work oF Billy" Sunday as potent example of one who had begun all over again. Miss Lindell then suggested that, as the topic was in sense New Years one there were several things we should avoid as well as ways we should culti- vate in developing character, in hap py way she mentioned them, inviting those in the audience to add their con- tributions to the general interest of tho meeting.
 Several took advantage of the oppor- tunity and the meeting closed in ample time to go to the Episcopal church.
 UNION HYMN SING,
 Sunday evening Christ Church was we'll filled with representatives of the four churches of the village, gathered to join in singing Christmas hymna.
 The cards prepared for the Commun- ity tree of year ago were used so tha6 everyone in the congregation had an opportunity to add their voice to tho general chorus.
 Rev. k. O. Gillette assisted in tho service by announcing some of the hymns and reading the lesson for the evening.
 Rector A. B. Crichton welcomed tho united congregation on behalf of his church, and delivered brief address appropriate to the day and occasion.
 Mrs. N. W. Hardenbergh presided ak the organ and John Pease assisted with his violin on some of the ohoruseA
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
BRIEF ITEMS.

Permits for the importation of 127, roc canaries were issued hy the Biolo. gical Survey dnring the past year.
 For correcting soil acidity, ton of turned lime is practically equal to l3 tons of slaked lime or tons of ground limestone, in case all three forms are of equal grade of purity.
 The Bureau of Soils is cooperating with cement mills, blast furnaces. and wool scourers with the object of enabl- ing them to recover potash as by. product wherever this proves to be commercially feasible.
 In 1904 the actual cash road and bridge expenditure in the United States averaged slightly less thnn $2S per mile of rural roads. In 1915 the cash road and bridge expenditure had m creased to an average of Sl09 per mile of road.
 Practically no injury to alfalfa from summer heat has been recorded in dry cl cl'nates, but high temperatures com bi red with much moisture in the at nG.ghero are 80 injurious that 1t is difficult to grow the crop successfully under these conditions.
 The pasturing of corn is especially applicable to semiarid regions. The dry soil is not injured by the animals, and very little corn goes to waste or spells by comirg g in contact with the soil. The stalks are left in good shape to prevent the drifting of snow.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
LAFFARGUE- E-NICOLL-
Pretty Church Wedding of Canaan
 Young People.

Monday afternoon at 2:30, Pilgrim church was filled to seating capacity fc1 the wedding ceremony of k. Roy Laf fargue and Marjorie Garvin Nicoll.
 The couple are most popular among the Canaan young people and great many of their friends availed them. selves of the opportunity to be present
 Rev. E. c. Gillette performed the ceremony in his usual happy manner using the ring service and the whole service was commented on as "the prettiest wedding I ever attended.
 The bride was attired in white satin and Georgette crepe with lace and bead trimmings, wearing veil caught up with orange blossoms. She carried bouquet of white roses.
 The matron of honor Mrs. Jerome Hoag of Hartford, wore white net over pink silk, carrying bouquet of pink and white sweet peas. Little Miss Barbara Nicoll of Great Harrington, q cousin of the bride as flower girl, was in white with pink ribbon trimmings
 John K. Fuller acted as best man. Howard Hatmaker and Forbes Adam acted as ushers. Charles Fellows of Stockbridge presided at the organ with Clarence Sauer of Housatonic as violin. ist. The Boy Scouts, of which MT. Laffargue is scout master, attended in body.
 Immediately following the ceremony the bride and groom received congratu- latlons and good wishes from the gath cred friends in the church conference room. At the groom's home a recep- tion for the immediate friends was held. A dainty lunch being served.
 MT. and Mrs. Laffargue departed on the 4:56 train for Washington. D O. On their return they will reside in Ca. naan. 1 . z e C fE
 The church as well as the home was decorated with everereens and cut flowers. ,ef
 The. bride received numerous choice and pretty gifts, including chest of silver from k. W. Nicoli. Sr and family, as we'll assfnany other articles of silver. China, cut glass, linen, gold coin and other items ins cash, pictures and electric lighting.
 The groom's gift to the bride was a platinum and gold brooch, to the best man a tie clasp, to the ushers and musicians scarf pins. The brides gift to the matron of honor was pins and to the flower girl blue enamel brooch.
 Among the out of town guests were Mrs. John Laffargue of Glastonburv; :; Mir. and Mrs. John Reinhart of Dan bury; W. D. Nicoll of New York; MT. and Mrs. A. w. Nicoll, Jr., of Great Burlington; Miss Agnes Roswell of Brookfield, and Mrs. Adeline Sturges of West Cornwall.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
UNIVERSITY CLUB MEETS

The midwinter meeting of the Litch- field County University club was held' at the hall of the Washington club ina Washington, Friday evening upon in- vitation of Washington, New Milford and Bridewater chapters. There were S7 members and guests present and the meeting was one of the most delightful ever held by the club.
 The decorations were in keeping with the Christmas season. thero being profusion of evergreen; two Christ mas trees occupied prominent positions and the orchestra was screened by a hedge of evergreen. The welcome ex- tended the colleRemen was very unique and effective. The lights were turned low and two angels impersonated by Miss Mitchell and Miss Dorothy Brins- made of Washington appeared and sang Noel" representing the spirit of two of the entertaining chapters, New Mil ford and Bridgewater. Next followed house scene in which two servants dragged in Yule log for the fireplace and Santa Claus, impersonated by Dr. Weserbe of Washington, came down the chimney and extended a hearty welcome to the guests on behalf of Washington chapter.
 The dinner, the singing and the music were all of the usual high char acter. Rev. George Fl. Johnson of New Milford acted as toastmaster and introduced as the single speaker of the evening Mme. Huard, baroness, nee Frances Nelson, who gave an address on the subject My home in the field of honor," illustrated by 10 pictures on the screen. Mme. HuaId spoke for two hours and the word picture was so intensely interesting that the audience would have been glad to hear her two hours longer. She is the wife of French artist anu their home is about 60 miles from Paris. She told of the coming of the Germans and of being compelled to flee and later of going back to her home again. While the Germans were in possession of that section her home was occupied by the German commander, Gen. vonKIuck. Her house has since been turned into hospital and it is to raise funds to keep it running that Mime. Huard is iR this country. She gave a very graphic and interesting account of conditions there. Each guest was given n copy of one of the baroness books and those that desired secured an autograph copy by paying SI.-Cit:zen.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
SCHOOL NOTES.

The local schools reopened last Tues day morning after the usual Christmas vacation. There were a number of absences due to colds and other sick. ness.
 Miss M. E. Wilbur, a teacher in the Sharon schools under the Superintend. ent Vogel's administration, took charge of the third grade room ln the center school Tuesday.
 Oscar M. Chamberlain, A. B., B. D. :, graduate of Anatolia College, Turkey Oberlin Theological Seminary and Post Graduate Student of the Univer. sity of Chicago will give stereopticon lecture in the town hall, Friday eve. ming, January 19, under the auspices of the Junior class of the High school.
 MT. Chamberlain, who is an Arme. nian, having lived and studied for many years in the domain of the Turkish Empire and who afterward escaped the massacre through the aid of the Ameri. can consul, will illustrate his lecture with the stereopticon views, showing the recent famous revolution by the young Turks and the Armenian mas. sacre. MT. Chamberlain has the ability to hold the attention of both young and old during his lecture and has fully proved same wherever he has lectured.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
CANFIELD HOTEL SOLD
Charles G. Smith Bargains for the
 Property.

Confirmation of various rumors re- garding the sale of the Garfield hotel property comes to us just as we go to press.
 For some little time Mrs. Annie Canfield has considered offers for the property from different parties.
 Yesterday MT. Charles G. Smith made an offer which Mrs Canfield &C., cepted. The writings are not yet drawn, but there is every probability that the deal will be closed today.
 MT. Smith tells us that he will put an experienced hotel man in charge who will conduct the place as it should be for frst.class country hotel.
 The property was put in good shape after the fire in September 1914, more rooms were added and complete new heating plant installed.
 General satisfaction is expressed that Mir. Smith has acquired the property. lie plans to open the place for business as soon as it can be put in shape and a manager secured.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
ENGINEER RETIRES.

William D. Ingersoll, who began railroading in lS72 as a locomotive fireman on the old Housatonic railroad, and who for the past 37 years has been an engineer, has been retired on a pen sion by the New Haven railroad. He has been a resident of Great Barring. ton for number of years and will continue to make his home there. In all the years of his railroading he never met with personal injury, a rather remarkable record.
 MT. Ingersoll has been freight and passenger engineer, running between Pittsfield, New Haven and Bridgeport For several years past he has run the local passenger train between Great Burlington and Pittsfield.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
LEGISLATORS MEET
Preparations Made for Opening of
 Legislative Session.

Representative elect William J. Reel went to Hartford, Tuesday, to be pres. ent at the caucus preliminary to the organization of the legislature.
 Senator Frederic A. Bartlett of Bridgeport known to many in this To- cality, who was president pro tenn of tle Senate of 1915, declined a renomi- nation. After an informal ballot, Senator Heury H. Lyman of Middle field was unanimously declared the nominee of the republicans. The democrats nominated Patrick B. O'Sul- llvan of Derby for the same office, but as the republican majority is so large, Mir. Lyman's nomination is equivalent to an election.
 At the house caucuses. the republi cans nominated Frank E. Healy of Windsor Locks for speaker. MT. Healy held the same office during the last session; such a compliment has been raid no speaker since 1860. John O.. Geary of Waterford was nominated by the democrats for the same office.
 For clerk of the senate, John Buckley of Union was nominated by the repub- licsn and Joseph F. Dutton of Bristol by the democrats
 For clerk of the house, the republi- cans nominated Edward J. Kenealy of Stamford, the democrats nominated Henry J. Freeman of Naugatuck.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
A TRIBUTE.

The passing of MT. Barnes caused a
 ense of personal loss in the hearts of a large number in the town, and sense
 of community loss took possession of
 all. We had known of his frail health
 for long time and had known that
 life had hung but by thread many a
 time ill the last year, but had been \ pleased to see him about the village fagain ani had hoped that he would re- 1 gain sufficient health to be able to live in fair degree of comfort for some ! time yet. His death came as a distinct 1 shock to all his friends and neighbcrs.
 < MT. Barnes was held in the highest
 esteem by all the people of the village
 and by all who knew him any where.
 Man aftt man among the business men of Canaan has said to the writer, "He
 was one of the finest men I ever k1 ew " A man of strict integnity in business,
 he was absolutely trusted by all He
 was not only honest but was fair and
 generous iu all business dealings. He
 was very liberal giver for the build
 ing anu maintainance of Pilgrim
 church and for other public and private
 causes and needs. He did not seek pnblic office UT honors and would not permit himself to be thus honored by
 his fellow citizens, being naturally of a quiet, non public disposition. But he loved companionship, was genial
 aud happy in all his associations with others. Never uufriendly or harsh in b's judgments of others, he gave the il rlpression of the utmost kindness of b 'srt, man without cynicism and without single root of bitterness in his nature. Though death had repeat. ef ly visited his home, taking six child rt out of a family of eight, yet his g, -trit showed not the least suggestion i bitterness or loss of sweetness and Sength. Combining business success ' lth business integnity, sagacity and face with gentleness and good. will, he ] was not only held in honor but also in \affectionate esteem by those who knew
 him. Such men are not so common ybut that the world seems poorer when they are gone. E. c. G.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
CHORAL SOCIETY.

The first rehearsal of the Canaan Choral Society will be held on Tues. day, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p. m. The con- ductor at the beginning of the season will be MT. Frank Kasschau of New York. Mir. Kasschau has had some experience as assistant to MT. Mees and also directs some choruses of his own. He is young man concerning whom one wrote "I think you will like him as a man and musician as he is highly spoken of by responsible people.
 Those who wish to join the chorus this season should hand thelr names at once to the secretary, J. L. Parsons.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
WAR PICTURES.

An illustrated lecture by one who has spent year nursing in the hospi. tals Somewhere in France" is rare treat for Canaan people but such treat we are to have on Saturday evening. Miss Parsons, the Red Cross nurse, who is to come to give instructions to the women in the surgical dressings work, will give an illustrated talk on her ex- periences at the front at o'clock at Pilgrim church.
 There will be no admission charge and it is hoped that there will be a large attendance. Come and bring others.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
THE MEN I LIKE TO MEET.

There are many pleasant people Whom one would like to know: Editors and barbers
 Aud men who shovel snow; There are laymen, there are draymeu But the one I like to meet Are the men who pat the horses
 When they pass them on the street. Its jolly ou the avenue,
 To bow and raise your hat To some ones so distinguished
 That your comrade says, Who's
 that ?" But the man really honor
 When the stinging north wind blows Is the one who lways stops to stroke Some horses frozen nose.
 Christopher Morley Tn Life.)
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
BEIDEN BREAKS WRIST.

John H. Belden, chief clerk in the comptroller's office and one of the best known employees at the capital, fell on the icy sidewalk on the east side of the capitol grounds Wednesday afternoon while returning 10 his office and broke his left wrist. He was attended by Dr Paul P. Swett and will be confined to his home for several days. The drizzling rain covered the walks of the capitol grounds with layer of ice and before the walks were sprinkled with sand it was difficult to reach the building.
Connecticut western news., 1917-01-04
ORANGE CROP DAMAGED.

Frost has damaged the orange crop of California more than $5,000, 900 ac cording to conservative estimates. Orchardists are spending $70, 900 nightly for oil with which to keep stoves about trees. Some in addition to stoves are employing European war methods by running a curtain of fire mile long and driving it skyward to force back the descending currents of cold air.
 The orange crop this year is valued at $50, GOO, GOO.