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Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
GOOD WORD FOR CHORUS
From DR.. Mees and MIR. and Mrs
Stoeckel of Norfolk

The following letter to the presi-
dent of the Canaan chorus will be of
interest to all:
ST cannot deny myself the pleas
ure of expressing to you and through
you to the members of your chorus
my appreciation of the fine spirit
which they showed during the recent
Norfolk Festival and of the admir-
able results they achieved. Not only
the concerts however but the rehear-
sails during the Winter as we'll were
a source of real delight to me and
beg to assure you all of my gratitude
for your faithfulness and courtesy.
With congratulations on the sue
cess of the Festival and with kind
regards | am
Very sincerely yours,
Arthur Mees
June seventh
From letter received by the
President of the Canaan Chorus from
Mr.. Carl Stocked, we quote the
following:
"My wife and / beg to extend to
the members of the Canaan Chorus
our thanks for all they have done to
make the yearly festival so great a
success"
81 often think that the splendid
spirit of cooperation which has
grown up between our towns and
which has linked them together in a
spirit of personal friendship, has
been the greatest result the Union
has achieved, even greater than the
splendid music produced, or the
new compositions created for the
various festivals"
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
MAKE PRESENTATION
Boy Scouts Make Gift to Retiring
Scout Master

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank w. Garvin
entertained the girls of the Camp
Fire and the Boy Scouts at a picnic
party last Saturday afternoon. The
young people had most enjoyable
time with hike to the Cave House,
games, delightful supper and dane
ing.
The Scouts took the occasion to
make a presentation to their retiring
Scoutmaster. On behalf of the
Troop Douglas Adam presented him
with Boy Scout Statuette in cop
per finish, the work of the prominent
sculptor, w. TAFT Mckenzie. The
figure stands seventeen inches high
on an attractively modelled base
which includes the Scout Law.
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
TUNA FISHING AT
THE CATALINA ISLANDS
Great Sport Catching Fish
Weighing Several Hun
dred Pounds

The following most interesting
letter on deep sea fishing was re-
ceived by the editor from Mrs. S. A.
Eddy and will be of interest to all
and more especially those who enjoy
the great sport of game fishing:
As this is the out-of-doors season
in Connecticut, Twin Lakes fisher
men may care to read of fishing on a
big scale.
1t is my privilege to be spending
a couple of weeks at Catalina Island,
which is one of the greatest game
fishing grounds in the world. The
best Tuna season for 10 years is now
at its height. Sportsmen from every
country come here to have their fight
with the great leaping Tuna. This
fish arrives in it's feeding and spawn
ing ground the last of May, remain
ing until September.
AS Is OF. rods with "a thread
line are used by the sportsmen, and
as fish weigh from 20 to 500 lbs, the
advantage is vastly in favor of the
fish. Game laws are very strict and
no nets are permitted within 5 miles
off shore, and these used only by
Japanese commercial fishermen.
Some fish are caught trolling but the
Tuna is only taken with rod and reel.
This is a beautiful fish of the
mackerel family and when hooked
leaps from the water, with the plunge
of race horse it has all the DASH
ing qualities of our own black bass,
and even more tricks. The Albacore,
another variety Of this family, has a
beautiful sicle-shaped long side fin.
This is smaller, of an average weight
of 80 lbs.-is canned in great guam
titles and under the name of TUNA,
it plays an important part on our
summer tables.
Other great game fish sought after
here is sword fish, often weighing
800 or 100 lbs, and greatest of all,
except for fighting qualities is the
Black Sea Basin habit and ap-
pearance like the black bass of Twin
Lakes but attaining size of 1000
lbs, If it can be imagined. The rec
ord bass at Catalina, being 425 lbs.
Life at Avalon-the one little vii
lage of the Island is simple, Most
of III live in tents, rented furnished.
Atr7:3O a. m. the fishermen in COM
Portable motor launches, holding 2
or passengers beside the Captain"
leave the long pier in the usual
heavy morning fog of the Pacific,
being certain no rain or wind. storm
will interfere with the days program.
There are about 25 such launches for
hire at stiff price. At $3.50 p. m.
Continued on page ~
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
MONSTER FIELD DAY
HERE JULY FOURTH
Parade, Track Meet, Base
ball and Other
Attractions

An unusual program of events has
been arranged by the Canaan Com
munity Service Association for July
4th. The program for the day con-
nxists of an historical and spectacular
ageant parade in the morning. The
VETERANS of Three Wars, Odd Eel
lows, Masons, Italian Societies and
Boy Scouts have volunteered their
cooperation in this feature. Floats
depicting important historical events
and artistic costumes will be offered
| in large numbers. Many automo-
biles suitably decorated will be in
\ line.
After the parade the scene of en-
tertainment will be on the Village
Green, which will be extensively dec
GRATED. Booths distributing lunch,
drinks candy and cigars will be pro-
vided. The management expects to
furnish several surprises in Circus
Side Shows. .
The Canaan Baseball team will
play in the afternoon. Following
the baseball game the athletic games
will be held. Events for men and
boys are planned and records will
krely be made.
EThe fast relay team Of five of the
| Canaan Hose Co. have issued chal-
ienge to every adjoining town and
the old intense rivalry of speed
will again be decided.
In the evening the field will be
prepared for monster carnival
dance for which large band has
been hired to furnish the music. The
field will be decorated to resemble a
Jananese Garden. Several novelties
rivaling the most up to date dances
will be provided. Prize dancing
contests are also planned and refresh
ments will be served all day.
This day will be one long to be re-
membered and all should make an
effort to attend. Accommodations for
several thousand people have been
arranged.
Those desiring to participate
should communicate with w. s..
Smart, Chairman at once. Hand
some prizes will be awarded for all
events.
All places of business are urged to
decorate their stores on this day and
help to make this day long to be
remembered. The business men are
also asked to enter floats in the
parade. Ideas for decorating autos
or wagons will be furnished by mem
bers of the committee.
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
Don't Waste Good Food

Dairy cows will get more digesti-
BILE feed from early cut hay than from
late cut hay. This has been proved
both by chemical analysis and by ac-
tual feeding experience-in fact
several Litchfeld County farmers
can testify to it's feeding value from
their own experience last year. The
Litchfield County Farm Bureau con-
Quoted campaign for early cutting
of hay last year and on the recon-
mendation of those farmers who fol-
lowed the advice, the campaign is be-
ing conducted again this year. The
Bureau Office says, "Tests have
shown that lit per cetn more di-
gestible protein is obtained when
timothy is cut in full bloom, than if
left standing until ripe, so why waste
feed?" ~
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
4U 10 10 II 10
TORRINGTON

Two Base Hits-Meade, Casey;
Home Run-Casey; Stolen Bases, P.
O'Connor 2, Miller, Arile 2, Cum
mings, Schargue, Fraleigh, Foley
Sacrifice Hit-Tobin. Bases on Balls
OF O'Connor 5-off Snyder 6.
Struck Out-By Snyder 2, 0'Connor
3. Hit by Pitcher-By Snyder
(Cummings). Double plays-Willi-
ans to P. O'Connor to Cummings.
Wild Pitches O'Connor 8, Snyder
2. Left on bases-Canaan 8. Tor
rington 9. Umpire-Jay Mcclure.
The features of the game. were
Fraleigh's fielding and Torrington's
continual squabling throughout the
game, which not only Disguised
many of the fans but made it appear
that the umpire was unfair in close
decisions. More or less bantering is
looked for on both sides in any ball
game, yet the Torrington men went
to such extremes, though perhaps not
seriously, that spectators and play
ers voiced their disapproval.
The next game will be played
here on Saturday afternoon with
Winstei. The Winsted nine has been
strengthened by a battery from
Storrs college and a close game is
looked for.
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
TRI-STATE REUNION
Edward S. Roberts of East Canaan
Elected Life President

At the meeting of the Tri-state
Veterans association at Lakeville
Saturday, the following officers were
elected: Life president, Edward S.
Roberts, East Canaan; life secretary,
Malcolm d. Rudd, Lakeville. State
G. "A. R. Commander Mech was
present with his staff, of which Col.
S. B. Horne is judge advocate. After
the meeting an entertainment in
Guiding motion pictures was given.
About $50 partook of the splendid
dinner. Next years reunion will be
in Millerton, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
Fake Book Agent

"Look out Tor a book agent pos
ing as a representative of the United
States Government" was the warn
ing issued by Collector of Internal
Revenue, James j., Walsh. The ag-
ent in question, has a book which
he claims the Government insists on
the peoples using for keeping rec
ords to be used in filing Income Tax
returns. The Government has given
no authority for the sale of such a
book.
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
Curtiss Heard at Winsted

Judge John P. Kellogg in the su-
perior court at Winsted Tuesday
heard arguments of counsel for the
defense in the demurrer of Edward
W. Curtiss of Torrington, who is
charged with contempt of court, in
failing to obey an order of the super
ior court directing him to return his
daughter to the mother who is di-
vorced from him. Judge Kellogg re-
served his decision until Thursday.
'Curtiss alleges that it is not GRIM
inal offense to take his own daugh-
ter. 1t is expected that the trial will
come up in the present term of the
court. Curtiss is also charged with
Judge Lucien F. Burpee.
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
TORRINGTON SCALP ADD
ED TO CANAAN TROPHIES
Next Game to be Played Here
Saturday With
Winsted

The Canaan baseball team added
another trophy to its list last Satur-
day by defeating picked team from
Torrington, known as the Colonials
by the score of 13 to 10. Due to
the rain just before the game started
the crowd was not as large as usual
and also resulted in a more or less
loose game. The box score of the
game was as follows: -
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19

The Canaan Baseball team will
hold dance in the town hall on Fri
day evening, June goth. The Keg-
ler-Keenan orchestra of six pieces
will furnish the music. Come and
help the boys.
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19

! Citizenship is a recognized local
membership in political commun-
ity. Citizenship also is a privilege
which attaches not only to women
Continued on page ~
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
LETTER OF APPRECIATION
For Work Done in Salvation Army
Drive Here

June 10, 1919.
j. Clinton Roraback,
Canaan, Conn.
Dear Sir:
I beg to acknowledge check for
$400, being the result of the Saliva
ton Army Home Service campaign
drive in your district. Please accept
my sincere thanks for the interest
you have taken in the drive, and
Colonel Adam Clifford, would appre-
ciate it if in some way you can con-
vey his many thanks to the contribu-
tors, and solicitors.
=E Sincerely Yours,
C. L. Maloney.
To the Editor of the News:
want to take this opportunity of
extending thanks to the young ladies
who so cheerfully, carefully and sue
cessfully solicited the money on the
Salvation Army Home Service Cam
paign Drive and also for the res
ponse of our townspeople who have
once more put North Canaan over
the top. 1t does make one feel
proud of the Town of North Canaan
when one realizes that it has done
even more than expected when call
ed upon. I am enclosing herewith a
letter which / have received from
Mr.. C. L. Maloney which you may
publish should you deem it advisable.
Truly Yours,
J. Clinton Roraback,
Salvation Army Home Service
= Campaign.
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19

J. Clinton Roraback attended the
commencement exercises at Yale
University, New, Haven this week.
Connecticut western news., 1919-06-19
MEETING OF
NURSING ASSOCIATION
Nurses Report and Officers
Elected for Ensuing
Year

The fifth annual business meeting
of the North Canaan Visiting Nurse
Association was held in the town hall,
Friday afternoon, June Is. The re-
port given by Miss Price, the nurse,
is given here and is worthy of the
attention Of everyone in the town.
Aug. 7, 1918 to May 81, 1919.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-10
Instructive Exhibit.

state Highway Commissioner
George =. Coleman is just in receipt
of a series of interesting and highly
Instructive pictures and charts DEM
onstrating the advantage of concrete,
brick. bituminous macadam and
gravel roads over the dirt road in the
matter of the consumption of gaso-
line in motor propelled vehicles.
According to the charts, which just
now are on display in the state high
way commissioner office in tho state
library building, in tests conducted by
the National Portland. Cement asso-
citation and the White Motor Car com
pany. a two-ton truck consumed 1890
gallons of gasoline, at a cost of s4.33.
in making 100 miles on an ordinary
earth road, whereas the same truck
made the same distance on a concrete
road on SAC gallons of oil. at a cost of
s2.12.
Other figures follow: Gravel road.
fair. 1890 gallons, s3.4S; gravel. good.
1863, sass: hituminous macadam,
1854, $2,64; brick, fair to good, 1o.12.
1913: brick, good, extra smooth, S.75,
SAFE.
Commissioner Coleman will exhibit
the charts throughout the state on his
good roads jaunts.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-10
THE ROOMERANG.r

Superstition has played a remark
able part in the career of Robert
CONFESS, who plays one of the princi-
pal roles in David Belasco's artistic
production of Wincheil Smiths and
Victor Mape's delightfully."- human
comedy. which will be seen at the
Academy of Music Monday and Tues
day, April IA and Is. with special
matinee on Tuesday
Having set his heart upon going on
the stage when a boy of sixteen. his
father, a famous melodramatic star
OF former days, and great believer
In superstition, put him in play that
he himself had much success with.
Across the Continent" In his first
part CONFESS had one line to speak.
1t was: mo. thanks; I don't drink. ;"
When he got off the stage after his
first scene. the stage manager said
to him: why didn't you speak your
line?''
II did speak it," CONFESS replied.
but | was so nervous that Ajust
made the motion of speaking with my
lips, but no sound came Que"
Mr.. CONFESS, in telling of super
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-10
Advisory board meets.

Fairfax Harrison and others OF the
personnel OF the advisory board re-
Gently appointed by Governor Davis
to assist In planning and constructing
a state highway system, held con-
ference with the executive I'm the lat
ter's office yesterday. The meeting
was behind closed doors and only
those who took part In the conference
knew what took place.
]. Sheppard Potts, president of the
Rural Improvement league, yesterday
expressed his approval of appointment
of the advisory board by the COVER
nor. The league has been active In
road Improvement for some years and
Isome time ago recommended the APP
pointment of such a board to serve
without compensation in an advisor,
capacity.
At it's meeting in Richmond or
January 20, last year, Mr.. Potts pro
posed n state road board. similar tt
the state board of agriculture, tc
Iserve without compensation. and tt
supervise the work of the state high
way commission. He suggested thai
the board consist of ten members, one
from each congressional district, tc
be appointed by the governor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-10
PARLIAMENT TO GIVE
DINNER TO GEN. WILSON

London. April s.--fvia British Wire
less Service) Marshal Foch. allied
generalissimo, has written the follow
ing letter in connection with dinner
which the member of the house of
parliament are to give General Sir
Henry Wilson. chief OF the imperial
general stan. shortcly after Easter:
Long before the war General VIII
son and worked together to prepare
for the struggle against the German
peril, which we both foresaw. 1t is
due to the success of his mobiffxa ton
arrangements and his careful and de-
tailed plans for transporting the troops
that the British army was able to ar
rive quickly on the field of battle, as
soon as the government had come to
a decision.
During the war, in the most anxi-
Gus days, especially those of 1917 and
1918, how often--it was almost every
day, sometimes every Might've work
ed together to strengthen as rapidly
as possible a weak spot In the link, to
combine our efforts. to reinforce our
hard tried armies and once again to
enable them to go forward
And as | recall these memories,
stiIl so fresh In my mind, I see him
always before me as one of the most
capable, most loyal and most valiant
soldiers of the allied armies and one
of the greatest servants of his coun-
try"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-10
AT THE
THEATERS
"HAvE A HEART"

Henry w. Savage offers ''IIave. a
Heart" at the Academy tomorrow and
Saturday and Saturday matinee. This
musical comedy was acclaimed dis
tinct innovation when first produced
in New York, and aroused cordial
appreciation subsequently in Philadel-
phia, Chicago and Boston. Guy Boil
indebted to the charm and novelty of
Have a Heart" for the flood Of musi-
cal play commissions that has since
submerged them. 1t was their Sec
ond success. and since then their pro-
ducts have increased to a dozen in
number Jerome Kern, composer Of
thr obbing songs of sentiment and al
Turing fox trots and one-steps danced
all over the land, found that his score
for Have Heart did more than
anything else to establish vogue
that has become almost a craze.
The blending of genuine humor in
the book, the charm and breeziness
of the lyrics and the witchery Of the
melodies have all contributed to the
success OF Have a Heart" which has
a novel theme, possibly suggestive OF
"Divorcons," and picturesque environ
ment.
The cast includes such musical COM
edy experts as Ruth Oswald, Grace
Hoey, Evelyn Characterization,
Helen Tkers, Rosie Green. Joseph
Keno, Henry Antrim. Joseph Mccall
lion, Sam ]. Burton, Edward A.
Smith, Lawrence Wood. Victor Leroy,
Edward Cianneli and Keno and Green.
Colonel Savage promises really
pretty chorus of singing quality aud
his own special orchestra. Incident
ally it may be remarked that this is
the only company presenting Have
Heart"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-10
TO BED GROUCEY
WAKE UP FEELING
c | D RIO USLY
Wonderful How Calotabs, the
Perfected Nausealess Gallo
mel, Makes You Feel So Good
the Next Morning

Doctors say that the old-style caio-
mel was the best medicine In the world
and the only thing that would straight
en- out a disordered liver but it had
some serious draw backs. The salt
waiting and the sickening after effects
made many people dread to take it.
The new calomel called Calotabs, have
all the liver benefits left in and the
sting taken out. Now you can take
calomel without the slightest objec-
ton. One Calotab on the tongue at
bedtime with swallow OF water,
that's ALL No taste, no danger. no
gripping. no nausea, no salts. Mex,
morning your liver is clean. your sys-
tenn purified and you are feeling like
a two year-old-with a hearty appetite
for breakfast. Eat what you please
no danger.
Calotabs are so delightful that your
druggist will refund the price II you
are not delighted with them. Sold only
in original sealed packages, price
thirty-five cents. All druggists now
have Calotabs.-(adv.)
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-10
Fine Gotham Broker.

State Insurance commissioner
Joseph Button and Assistant Attorney
General Josiah ID, Hank have return
ed from Norfolk, where they attended
tho trial Of Walter Walton, a New
York broker. who was fined 800 in
police court for writing fire insurance
business illegally in Virginia The
case was prosecuted by Mr.. Hank.
Walton noted an appeal to the corpo-
ration court
His defense was that the half
dozen or more concerns whose bust
ness he had written, mostly in non
admitted companies, had employed
him as manager of their insurance
departments and that each paid him
salary not exceeding ten per cent
Of the premiums.
Walton was defended by j. s. Bar
ron. Norfolk lawyer who, while Of
ficiating as police justice several years
ago, imposed fine of $50 on Walton
for similar offense.
Another warrant IL out against Wal
ton at Suffolk, but, according to Com
missioner Button. this will not be
pressed pending outcome of the Nor
folk appeal
Under the nonresident law, no
broker living outside the state can
write business in Virginia, nor is il
possible for such operators to procure
license even If they desire to do
SO.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-10
Phone: Madison 1893.

mond Training School for Kinder
lgartners Miss Coleman was formerly
director of tho training schoi.
. Easter Tsiay.
An Easter play, THE Flower OF
Ages" will be given by the woman
auxiliary OF the First Presbyterian
church on Saturday evening at s'io
o'clock in the Y. w. c. A, auditorium
Music and other features viii add 10
the entertainment.
To Entertain Circle.
Mrs s. r. waddill will entertain the
members of Loving Circle of King s
Daughters this afteUoon at O'CLOCK
lin her home on he Cary STREET road.
Stop IS, Westhampton car line. All
members are asked to be present as
plans will be made for the adoption
of a French orphan girl,
Benefit Bridge Party.
A benefit bridge party will be given
for the educational fund of the Rich %
Imond section, Council OF Jewish
women tomorrow afternoon at )
O'Clock in the home Of Mrs Leon
wailerstein, 2222 Monument avenue.
Tables may be reserved by telcphon-
ing Mrs, L. A. whftlock, Boulevard
s27-w. All friends have been invited
20 be present Many attrac dive fea-
lures have been arranged.
Anti-Suffrage Meeting.
The executive committee OF the
virginia association opposed to
womar's suffrage WIFI meet this
morning at II o'clock with Mrs, Frank
ID. williams, West Franklin street
At Sheitering Arms.
A general board meeting OF tne
Sheltering Arms free hospital VIII be
held this morning at II o'clock In the
hospital.
Business Women Meet.
The Business Women's council VIII
meet at the Y. w. c. 4. building to-
day from to p. m. Miss Kenny
will be the guest and speaker.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-04-10
VICTORY LOAN OPENS
HEADQUARTERS TODAY
ID. X. A nterwon In Named ns Executive
Manager Of the Local Campaign.

DR.. y. r. Anderson. of Richmond
college, has been named by Herbert
w. Jackson. chairman of the Rich
mond victory liberty loan committee,
as executive manager of the campaign
in this city. w. A Clarke, Jr,. was
named assistant executive manager.
Headquarters will be opened at Elev-
enth and Bank streets today.
Or, Anderson, as professor of his
tory AT Richmond college. Is well
known in collegiate circles through
out the state, and was prominently
identified, as executive secretary OF
the Civic association, with the cam
paign which brought about the change
in the form OF government in Rich
mond.
Campaigns for both the city and the
state will be discussed tomorrow.
W hen Secretary OF tho Treasury Car
ter Glass, and prominent workers
from Virginia and Washington, d. c..
will deliver talks at the Jefferson
hotel and the City Auditorium on the
subject of carrying the campaign
through to successful consumma-
ton.
Three sessions with be held. morn
| ing. afternoon and evening, the latter
at the City Auditorium and the TIVE
| former In the auditorium OF the JEFF.
| ferson- The principal addresses al
| the City Auditorium viii be delivered
| by Secretary Glass and Representative
A. J. Montague. Oliver J. Sands
| chairman OF the state committee, viii
preside. Iii zsM II