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, 1918-02-28
GAUGE DOES NOT REGISTER
Trouble May Be Caused by Leaky
Pump and Is Put Into Action
by Printing Feed Line.

In cars equipped with oil pressure
gauges and a piston type oil pump
the owner often is at a loss to know
why the gauge does not register, know
ing that there is sufficient oil in the
engine. This trouble may be caused
by a leaky pump. 1t may be put into
action in many cases by printing. In
doing this disconnect the oil line back
of the gauge and while the engine is
running slowly squirt oil into the feed
line by means of an oil ear Continue
doing this until oil is squirted back
through the feed line. after which the
line should be connected.
, 1918-02-28

gathered into an underpetticoat of silk
at the bottom. Over 1t a Russian blous
reaffirms its always good style. 1t is
handsomely braided In n design made
up of squares with soutache braid in
the same colo as the crepe. The blouse
has W. small pockets set IN with a
row of little s~atin-covered buttons at
each side and a draped collar of satin
Joined by the same effective means to
the crepe. The sleeves are plain, far
ing at the wrist, where there is a wide
band formed by the braided pattern.
A very long girdle of satin is wrapped
twice about the waist inc looped over
at the front. The ends are finished
and weighted with ~satin-covered
ments.
Many of the new frocks of this
character show plain and plaid taffeta
in combination, with crepe georgette
sleeves matching the plain silk in col
or. The Bingham plaids in taffeta are
effectively made up in this way. Plain
georgette with borders of plaid satin
and plain fabrics trimmed with pin
tucks in cross-bar effects are among
the popular combinations.
, 1918-02-28
EEP SPARE TIRES COVERED
anufacturer Takes Pains to Wrap
It Thoroughly for Protection
From Light and Air.

A cover for the spare tire is some
ing more than a bit of decoration.
pu Will notice that the careful tire
Pnufacturer takes pains to wrap the
" tire thoroughly. This is to pro-
r. 1t from light and air. The action
sun and storm IN the spare tire
fdens the rubber and Injuries It so
pt its mileage will be less when It
put in service. A well-fitted cover
an economy and will ore than pay
/ itself by protecting your tire in
Etment.
, 1918-02-28
WITH LOOSE sPoKEs
lueaking Noise Which Is Quite An
noyin9 May Be Eliminated by
Any WheeIwright.

wooden wheels with loose spokes
PIT a %Squeaking sound which is in
'pScIy annoying. The noise will be
pre- distinct when the u is being
p'en around n corner. Sometimes
Is looseness may be obviated by re-
pong n or more spokes, or it may
cured by forcing small wooden
fuges between the spokes and the
H. A wheelwright can do the job
II few minutes.
, 1918-02-28
Care OF
BATTERY ON CAR
,st Be Kept Charged and Pre-
vented From Freezing.
vo THINGS OF IMPORTANCE
.,innent Standing Idle for Any
|.nuth Of Time Loses Its Charge
Reading is Indicated by the
Hydrometer.

E ANDREWS, Colorado Agricultural
College, Fort Collins. Colo.)
Many automobile owners do not real
the Importance and necessity of
+,nr their starting and lighting bat
les proper attention in the winter.
Il battery is n delicate piece of ap-
kotus, and if mistreated, will very
ickly depreciate.
Two things are of prime Importance /:
! battery should be kept fully
Urged, and 1t should not be allowed
freeze. A battery when standing
Il for any length of time, gradually
les its charge. Therefore If the car
hot run regularly during the winter,
. order to keep the battery fully
arged the, engine should be run at
rular periods to charge, or else the
ftery should be charged from an out
Il source of current. This should
done every two or three weeks.
Charge Easily Read.
The state Of charge can be easily
ID from a specific gravity hydrome-
/ syringe, which can be purchased
! about a dollar from an auto supply
bier. A reading of from 1850 to
DO indicates full charge. The read
/ is indicated by the number on the
hrometer at the level of the liquid.
h the battery is fully charged, 1t is
| apt to freeze when the temperature
above zero, Fahrenheit. 1t is best,
Eever, to take the battery from the
/ and into the house in extremely
weather.
, 1918-02-28
External Charging.

External charging a be done from
electric lamp socket If the current
direct, by the use of a resistance to
pit the current going into the battery.
'the current is alternating, a rectifier
hst be used to make it direct. Small
hp socket rectifiers are now made
lite reasonably.
, 1918-02-28
Reflection Of Light.

the right side of a bulb strike the re-
Hector and are thrown to the left-hand
side of the road-and, of course, vice
versa, as indicated in the diagram.
Keeping this in mind, and remem
bering that to limit the light thrown
upward n must paint the lower side
of the bulbs, the motorist with a a
of paint should be able to adapt his
headlights to almost any state law.
, 1918-02-28
l.A 2zm-Az
chIId's Bonnet.

In the dressier types of children's
hats the tiny poke is enjoying It's usu-
al success. In its newest forms the
edges of the brlm at the sides are fold
ed back about an inch, while the por-
ton that extends over the face has
something Of u visor appearance.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
1000 POUNDS CLOTHING
Canaan "Keeps Up Its Reputation" by
Big Contribution for Belgians.

The con- mittee of ladies from the
local Red Cross Auxiliary, in charge
of receiving the contributions of clorh-
ing for Belgian and French relief work
IS deeply grateful to all those who SO
generously donated the many articles
of clothing received.
Over 1000 separate article1 were
brought to the Methodist church
Thursday and Friday, willing hands
sorted them, tying all those of kind
in a bundle. Saturday afternoon nine
large packing cases, contribu ed by
local merchants were filled, so that the
shipment made to the Red Cross CLEAR
ing House in New York city on Mon
day, weighed full !, 900 pounds.
The Red Cross would express their
appreciation for all the contributions,
clothing and boxes, as we'll as for the
help given by the workers, who rem
dered valued assistance to the com.
mittee IN charge.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28

Help the Boy Scouts Win the Five
Dollar Stamp.

This is the final week of the Thrift
Stamp contest, which has been in pro.
gress for two months at the store of the
Fuller Hardware Co. Much interest
has been shown and the guesses have
covered O wide range.
Next Monday, April 1, at o'clock
p. m. Wilson time), the "Kaiser's
Pill Bottle" will be opened and the
pills counted by Robert T. Fuller, who
has recently become associated with
the management of the Fuller Hard
ware Go. The counting will take place
in the window where the bottle has
been on display and in full view of the
public
AS climax to the contest, the Boy
Scouts will be given an opportunity to
win the prize for their organization.
Saturday Of this week the Scouts will
make drive to dispose of as many
stamps as possible The plan provides
that the Scout who sells the stamp has
the privilege of the guess that goes
with it. Should these guesses win the
starp, it is to be turned into the
treasury of the Boy Scouts.
Buy all the stamps you can afford to
OF the Scents on Saturday. Help fool
the Kaiser on all FOOLS day.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
TRIBUTE TO MRS. PAGE
Rare Spiritual Qualities and Refined
Natures Endeared Her to All.

Several years ago 1t was my priv,
lege to make the acquaintance of the
late Mrs. Julius Page of Falls Village
and although circumstances have not
permitted frequent personal inter
COT Use, one needed no long for init.
mate acquaintance to be impressed
with the refined nature and rare
spiritual qualities which were so evil
dent in her sweet personality. In fact
it has always seemed to the writer that
Mrs. Page belonged to that class of
New England mstrons and was a rep
resentative of the women of form er
generation. who are growing so rare
in these days. Certainly it was i. ecu
liar pleasure to meet her even for d
brief call and the presence of such q
woman in household could not but lie
O constant benediction as it doubtless
was
Mrs. Page also possessed for the
writer all added interest in that she
was FOR time pupil in the family
of an uncle. Henry J. Garter of Stock
bridge, Mass. who for many years
conducted boarding school in the
FORMER home of Jonathan Edwards at
Stockbridge, among other pupils being
Mr.. John B. Reed of Canaan, Mr.
William Bissell of Lakeville, brother
of Mrs. Hotchkiss, founder OF the
hotchkiss School, and q number OF
Others from Canaan and vicinity.
While the passing OF Mrs. Page can.
not but bring sadness and deep regret
| b. - r
and loved her, 1t is yet cause for con
graduation that she was spared 30 Ions
beyond the allo ted "three score years
and ten" to be a blessing to hel
family and most valued and beloved
member of the community.
Fl. ". @.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
BOYS WORKING RESERVE
Time is Extended in Order That Every
Boy From Is to Fl May Enlist.

Applications for enrolment in the
United States Boys Working Reserve
for farm labor will be accepted until
fu Their notice throughout Connecticut
according to the announcement of
Arthur Howe of Windsor, chief enroll
ment officer. The actual number of
boys pledging vacation time to the
winning of the war on the farms will
be compiled when the enrolment cam
pals is concluded.
Last week was observed az enroll
ment week by the Reserve but as many
more boys are available and intend to
enroll an extension of the enrolment
period was decided. Rallies have been
held in the public and private schools
as a method of interesting the recruits
in the food army and the response has
been large. Effective service has been
performed by twenty men from the r.
o r @. and the Naval Reserve, of
Yale University, who have appeared
in unlforn and made appeals at the
enrolment rallies. The Y. M. O A.
and the Boy Scouts have given assist
ance throughout the campaign.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
INTERESTING NOTES TAKEN
FROM OLD TOWN RECORDS
Found by the Town Clerk in Searching
Records Before the Town Was
Divided In 1858.

The Town CLERK is preparing an
abstract of the births, marriages and
deaths of the town of Canaan, from
the earliest records down to the date of
the division of the original town in
separate township. These old town
records are full of interesting data,
and just few are here copied for the
benefit of those who are interested in
such matters
One OF the most unusual of these
records is COME ssion made by David
Bidwell to Samuel Ransom; The fol
lowing is the text of the record: "Nor-
folk June We I'd day 1861. l David
Bidwell of Canaan do Confess that
did Forge Note upon Samuel Ransom
dated June 1850 and out March 1861
and Likewise did talk about his wife
without any reason g did report that
which was not true. Witnesses Walter
Hewitt, Able Palmer.
Recorded by David Wright Town
Clerk November ye oath 1897.
Another type of unusual record
found is the old ear marks for identify
ing the live stock. He. are couple
of the curious ones: "John Peek care
mark a crop on ye mere care & q
hapeny ye foresid OF ye same & q
hapeny We ender sid of ye ofe care.
Record by David Wright Towne
CLERK May We 29th 1859"
aye widow Huckaboom ear mark
for her cre,urs crop off the right care
& hole through We left care
Entered July We 23d 1853 by David
Wright Town Clerk.
Having ear-marks by which to ideH
tify live stock was necessary in the
early days here because there were no
fences with which to contine cattle.
Similar marks. are used in the west
today as means of Identification.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
WAR PICTURES ATTRACT
LARGE AUDIENCE HERE
Sergeant McKenna Tells of Experien-
ces With the British Forces
in France.

A large and enthusiastic audience
gathered at the town hall last Thurs
day evening, to listen TO Sergeant
d. J. McKenns tell of his experiences
under fire, in the trenches on the
British front in France.
Without any attempt at oratory, hut
in a vivid and impressive manner, the
Sergeant related in a thrilling way,
some of the details of trench life on
the firing line.
AS a member of the 10th Canadian
infantry he saw nearly two years SER
vice on the British front Having been
seriously wounded, he was confined to
hospitals in France and in England
and invalided home. He is now doing
duty for the cause of the Allies under
the State Council of Defense.
He told of the atrocities of the Ger.
man hordes, of some of which he had
personal knowledge, sparing the audi
ence the details of the terrible devas-
tation wrought by the advancing Prus.
slams, but making a deep impression
with the vividness of his descriptions
From his knowledge OF the spirit of
the nations engaged in the gigantic
struggle, and the preparations made,
he was confident that there was no
doubt if the ultimate outcome, while
he did not look for an early peace, in
his opinion the cause of the Allies was
sure to triumph.
The pictures shown during the even
ing were a disappointment to the
audience. who had come expecting
there would be real war scenes. How
ever, those showd were good, giving
some idea of the training our own
boys are having before going into the
great conflict.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
HENRY H. BEARDSLEY
Long Time Resident of East Canaan
Passes Away Wednesday.

Henry H. Beardsley, 76, passed away
at his home in East Canaan, Wednes.
day, afternoon of pneumonia. He was
q painter by trade and we'll known in
this part of the state.
The funeral was largely attended
from the church Sunday morning, Rev.
NJ. j. B. Fuller officiating. An excel
lent and fitting talk was given from
the text Zech. III "At evening time
let there be li0ht". Burial was at Hill
side cemetery.
Henry, as he was called by a
large circle of friends, had spent all
his life in this place, and will be
greatly missed. A few short years ago,
Re united with this church on comics
sion Of faith, and his was a genuine
conversion, as his life since has proved.
He loved the church and was always
present, summer and winter, also for
many years sang in the choir. At the
funeral the empty chair was draped,
and a lovely bunch of carnations
placed in it Let us forget the faults
and remember the virtues.
81 am lowest of those who love Him
L am weakest of those who pray,
But come as He has hidden,
And He will not say me nay.
My mistakes His full grace will cover.
My sins He will wash away,
And the feet that shrink and falter,
Shall walk through the gates of day.,
He is survived by faithful wife,
two daughters and one son, also several
grandchildren.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
RED CROSS NOTES
Report of Committee on Shipments oi
Surgical Dressings, etc.

Nine boxes containing 1892 articles
were shipped this week for the Belgian
and French Relief.
The contents of the Bounty Baskets
which are IN the different stores about
town have been sent to the Canaan
boys who are Somewhere in France.
1t is the intention of the Committee in
charge Of this work to ship the articles
donated once each month
Contributions amounting to Sc have
been received by the Auxiliary; 50
from the Young Peoples Dance, and 81
from the Children's Party.
A case containing the following sur.
gical dressings. knitted articles, etc, ,
was shipped to Litchfield last week:
400 Gauze Congresses, 25 Triangu.
lar Bandages, 8 Bandages, II pair
Socks 5 Sweaters, pair Wristlets, 30
pair Baby Socks, 3 pair Bed Socks, 8
Suits Pajamas.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
CRAWFORD CLUB,

The last meeting of the Ora nford
Club was. held at the home of Miss
Ferguson on Thursday afternoon. Rev.
Ralph Timberlake was the speaker of
the afternoon and gave an earnest and
instructive talk dealing with the war
question, but following in part a
different line from that ordinarily
taken by giving description of the
beliefs that have been for ages thor.
oughly instilled into the German
minds, and which are now leading
them to wage such a ruthless warfare
against the other nations.
1t was clear and comprehensive
address, and received the close atten
ton of those present.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
NEXT LIBERTY LOAN THREE
BILLIONS AT 4 IA FER CENT
New Bonds to be Non Convertible, But
Old Bonds May Be Changed for
Third Loan Securities.

The third Liberty loan, to open
ATril 6, will he for So 900, 600. 600 and
all over subscriptions at II per cent
interest.
Bonds of the first loan. bearing 81
per cent interest and of the second
loan at per cent, nay be converted
into the new bonds, but those of the
third loan VII not be convertible into
any fature issue.
Most financial observers were sur
prised at the comparatively small size
of the loan and at the interest rate
both of which they had expected to be
higher. Reduction of government ex-
penditures and allied loans below the
former estimates is responsible for the
loans size, Secretary McAdoo ex.
planned. He said the bonds were non
convertible to put an end to expecta-
tons of higher interest rates in the
fnture Indicating his purpose to main
tain the At rate for future loans.
In connection with the loan the
secretary plans to establish a sinking
fund with which TO purchase back any
bonds of the third loan thrown on the
market, in order to aid in keeping the
price up to par. The maturity OF the
bonds is Yet to be determined, but it
was officially stated that they would
he long term, probably between 90 and
80 years.
As usual, Canaan is making prepare
tions for taking its full share of the
third loan. An active committee has
beer chosen headed by Cashier W. S
Smart bs chairman; this committee
met last evening to formulate plans
which will be given our readers next
week
The members of that committee are
as follows:
General Committee: ". S. Sma, t,
Cha rman; J H. horaback, E. L.
Roberts, r. ID. Peirce, W. B Brew
ster, w. ]. Hatmaker, Chas Laffargue,
N. E. Storm, H. E, Lyles, j. @ Rnra-
back, o. F. Hitchcock, w. A. Wrigb',
Geo s. Fuller, John Bianchi, e. >.
Roberts. W. 4. Wallace, B. J. Stratton,
@. f Goodwin. '..----..-----s--.. --.
Publicity Committee: A. w. Krouse.
E. V. Nestell, H. A. Holt, Allyn
Fuller.
Ladies Committee: Mrs. H. f. Lyles,
Chairman.
The Liberty Loan committee of New
England furnishes the following in
formation concerning the adoption OF
the honor flag system:
A specially designed honor flag,
officially adopted as the Third Liberty
Loan flag and which will be awarded
to all communities to which quota
has been assigned upon the attainment
of that quota.
The small individual poster, con
tanning a reproduction of the honor
| flag, to be awarded each subscriber for
display in the window of his home.
A large honor roll to be posted in
each community, with the slogan
"Help Our Town Win the Right to
Fly this Flag, with space for the
names of all subscribers for that com.
munity.
A large honor flag to be awarded
each State upon the attainment of itt
quota.
The national honor flag to be I'M
furled at Washington, on which will
be represented the returns from all thu
states.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
RED CROSS BASKETS EMPTIED
First Shipment Made to Home Boy.
Now in France.

Much interest has been shown b.
the townspeople, in helping fill the
baskets, placed by the local Red Gross
Auxiliary in the various stores in
town.
Each basket bears an invitation to
contribute either cigarettes, tobacco,
candy or gum to be sent to our boys
across the water.
The plan was suggested by Miss Eula
Saygers, who had seen it In operation
in her home town. Toledo, Ohio.
The first shipment of eight boxes
WAS made Saturday to the following
Canaan soldiers: Whittlesey Able,
J. r. III. Armstrong, Paul Caravati,
T. Q. Freeman, James S. Garvin,
Stanley Mather, Lyman Michaels, and
John Nelson.
There were 81 articles in each box,
of which IS were packages of cigar.
cites.
According to Sergeant McKenua,
these latter will be greatly appreciated
by the boys i'll the trenches. In his
talk at the town hill Thursday night,
he related an instance where his own
company, after several hours of trench
fighting, received their rations and the
first thing the boys asked for was a
package of cigarettes He declared
they helped keep the soldiers sane
under the terrific strain on the firing
line.
Remember The Red Cross baskets,
another month will soon pass, let there
be full box for each of OR bows
lover there.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
AM. PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
HAS HEADQUARTERS HERE
Organized With Approval and Under
Direction of United States Depart
ment of Justice.

The American Protective League il
organized with the approval and op.
Grating under the direction of the
United states department of Justice
Bureau of Investigation The Nationai
headquarters of the League is located
at Washington, d. @.
The Canaan division covers all Ct
Litchfield county with the exception
of the Townships of Plymouth and
Watertown. This di ision is IL charge
of hev. A Hamilton Nesbitt as Chief.
The Organization is composed OF red
blooded Americans who know how &c
do things and keep their mouths shut.
At the request CT the War Depart
ment, the American Protective League
has undertaken to procure for that De-
partment for immediate use for intel
ligence purposes; photographs, draw
ings and descriptions of bridges, build
ings, towns and localities now occu.
pied by the German forces in France,
Belgium and Luxembourg and likewise
in that portion of Germany lying west
of line running north and south
through Hamburg. This includes pic
ture post cards, photographs, half-tone
reproductions, and other illustratiye
matter.
The entire organization of tie League
throughout the country will be EN-
ployed in this work in order that a
large result may be obtained. Mr.. Mes
bitt refus- d to disclose the personnel
of the organization.
the following committee has been
appointed outside the membership of
the League: Freeman Dempsey, G
Willis Parsons, A, ". Krouse.
ALI citizens are invited to make
diligant ssarc'! t.r tbs material re-
quired, and 70 drii2>. i III person o:
by mail 70 any men,bzr of the COM
mittee designated above. The active
assistance of residents throughout
Lltchfeid comfy WAC have resided OF
| Travelled in tie countries Indie ,ted is
especially rsq1est d They n turn may
pro ,ure such material from acquaint.
ances residing elsewhere
A large quantity of material is de
sired and may be shipped without
sorting CT withou aay attempt tc
avoid duplication Many copies OF the
same object may be desirable in special
instances. 1t will not be practical tC
return the material TO the contributors,
1t will be gift to the Government.
This is a service which the American
Protective League is particularly quail
fed to render in view of it's wIde;pr
organization. All material should b.
shipped in small installments by par
eel post, express, or delivered in persox
as requested above; it may be sent ad
dressed to Headquarters. Canaan Divi
sion, American Protective League
Canaan, Conn.
Newspapers, lecture bureaus, ar
dealers, art schools, commercial ar
establishments. and municipal libra
ries. Boy Scouts. Camp Fire Girls. anc
other organizations are invited to co
operate, and il willing to do so should
communicate with Mr.. Nesbitt.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
THRIFT STAMPS IN SCHOOLS.

That the scholars of Canaan schools
are interested in Thrift Stamps is evi
denced by the total amount purchased
by them up to date. At the last report
the sum total bought by the members
Of the town schools had reached the
goodly sum of $622.IS. Out of a total
enrolment of 500 there are $50 mem.
bers of the Thrift Stamp Club; SO per
cent of the total number of scholars
The past week the sale amounted to
s24. 90.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28
CURTIsS REPORTED MISSING.

Private Eugene Curtiss, son ct Esa-
gene M. Curtiss IF Northfield, is re-
ported as missing in telegram 10.
ceived from the war department by
the boys father Thursday. The tels-
gram says: Deeply regret to inrnsm
you that Private Eugene f. Curtis,
infantry, is officially reported as miss
ing in action on Feb. 2S. Will repon
first infor nation received.
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28

Mrs. A. p. Freeman has roturnea
from visit in New York aud Bridge
port.
Mrs. S. +. Kimball and daughters OF
M;llerton, N. Y. spent Saturday Am
town
Connecticut western news., 1918-03-28

Automobile Bargains-all kinds and
prices, see Benjamin's adv. this issue
lie has just what yon need now.
New and used bodies too. adv.