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Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
PRESIDENTS APPEAL FOR
 NEAR EAST RELIEF Only Hope of Stricken People Is In ,,.
 America

None of our Allies in the great war suffered more severely in pro- portion to their numbers than did the Armenians, Assyrians, and other peoples of the Near East who fought so bravely with us and for us.
 During the last few years these peoples have suffered untold hard ships and losses, and now at the beginning of winter, when it was hoped these burdens would be light ened, another great disaster has overtaken them. Through the activi- ties of their enemies on all sides, Turkish Nationalists, Kurds, and Bol- shevists the Armenian Republic has been over-run and thousands of people who had begun to rehabilitate themselves have been driven from their homes. Recent cables state that the roads to Batum are damned with refugees, women and children shoeless and without food. Large numbers of refugees, are also ap- bearing at Tihis, Aleppo, and other centers in the Near East. At least million people will be in imminent danger of starvation unless aid is again sent to them. ... ..s.. .....-
 Relief work in this section of the world is entirely under the direction of Near East Relief, incorporated by Congress. Since this organization was formed it has raised and dis bursed with great economy and effi- ciency more than Forty-one Million Dollars in cash. 1t has commissioned more than thousand workers of whom more than five hundred are now in the Near East, administering 229 orphanages, 63 hospitals, II rescue homes, and numerous indus trial enterprises in addition to an enormous relief work. A nation has been saved and at least million persons are alive today who would have perished but for the generosity of Americans.
 The 10000 orphans who are now being cared for by Near East Relief and wholyl dependent upon it for all the necessities of life, will furnish the future leadership of the Near East. We dare not let them perish now.
 Since the only hope of these stricken peoples is in America, I once more call upon our people to contribute generously out of, their abundance that these needs may be met and the organization which is worthy of utmost confidence, may be enabled to continue its life saving work.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
An Appreciation

All those who are interested in the Canaan School will learn with regret that Miss Sarah J. Roraback has re- signed her position as teacher in the High School because of i'll health. Miss Roraback had begun her twenty-eighth year of service in this town, the first seventeen years of which she was principal. Her work has always been first in her life and she has taken a personal interest in every boy and girl who has come under her supervision. She has kept in such close touch with all her pupils even after they have left school that they regard her as one of their most valued friends, her inter est in and appreciation of what they are doing in life means as much to them now as her approval of the work they did in school meant to them then.
 Miss Roraback's influence in the school has been such that it will still . be felt even though she herself IS no longer teaching there. The teachers and pupils whom she leaves feel that a great responsibility has fallen upon them to maintain the high standard of discipline which she established, for she always worked for the development of the character as well as of the mind.
 All who have been closely assocla- ted with her in her work are greatly concerned because of her illness and hope that she will soon regain her health.
 The Teachers of the Center
 School.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Winsted-Millerton Train Service

Chairman Richard T. Higgins of the state public utilities commission said that no request had been receiv- ed from officials of the Central New England Railroad Go. for permission to take off the early morning west bound train from Winsted to Miller ton, N. T., and the last eastbound train on it's return trip. The state ment was prompted by numerous let ters and some petitions from resi- dents in the northwestern part of the state protesting against such action by the railroad officials.
 Chairman Higgins said that the commission had been informed by the c. N. E. officials that no action would be taken relative to suspend ing the early morning westbound service out of Winsted without first making formal application to the commission.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
REGISTER AT ONCE
 COMMISSIONER WARNS
Should Make Applicstioa for Registration
 Now

The State Motor Vehicle Depar4- ment urges all persons who desire to take out registrations for 1921, to make application at once instead of waiting until the last day of the pres ent year. Delay may result in great inconvenience to the applicant.
 There is a general feeling that a 1920 license allows ten days of grace, but this is not correct, The license expires on December 3Ist 1920, and no one has any authority to extend the time.
 Just at present the registrations are not coming in fast enough to keep all the clerks of the Motor Vehicle Department busy, and they could easily handle a great many more, giving much better service to the public. Along about the first of the year there will be the same rush as is always experienced at that time and those people who wait until the last minute will no doubt have to stand in line several hours for their registrations. The Christmas maiI is always congested and mail orders for number plates and registrations are always much slower than or dinarily. a.
 The New Haven and Bridgeport branch offices are able to issue regis trations almost instantly for 1921 license at the present time, but they are not up to capacity as yet. It is urged that people in the vicinity of New Haven and Bridgeport apply in person at those offices. There arc no mail orders accepted at either of these branch offices.
 The Department of Motor Vehicles will be closed all New Years day. as this is legal holiday, and people who intend to run their cars after the first of the new year must apply immediately so as to save themselves inconvenience and delay.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
BISSELL REAP2OINTS
 BELDEN CHIEF CLERK Veteran Official Asked to Continue in Comptroller's
 Office

Announcement of the appointment of John H. Belden of Hartford to succeed himself as chief clerk in the comptroller's office was made Mon- day by Comptroller-elect Harvey P. Bissell of Ridgefeld. .a.-.~
 Mir. Belden has been chief clerk in the office for sixteen years and has a wide acquaintance throughout the state. He entered the office in 1902 when the late Abram Chamberlain of Meriden was comptroller and re- mained until Daniel P. Dunn of Willi- mantle took office in 1913, when Jo- seph E. O'Neil of Hartford, a demo- crat, was appointed for two years. Following the first election of Comp troller Morris c. Webster, Mir. Bel den was appointed to the chief clerk ship again in 1915 and he has served continuously since that time.
 Mr. Belden is a descendant of Richard Belden, one of the original settlers of Wethersfield, was born in Falls Village (Canaan) sixty-five years ago, and was graduated from Rocky Dell Institute in Lime Rock. He represented Canaan in the House of Representatives in the sessions of 1899 and 1901 and was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1902. Prior to his service in the comptroller's office, he was in the mercantile business.-Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
CONDUCTOR SMITH IS
 HELD UP IN NORFOLK
Allowed to Proceed When
 Found He Was a Working Man

Conductor Daniel Smith of Win sted, known to his friends as "Buck- skin Dan", employed by the Central New England railway here, while motoring to Canaan from Winsted early Saturday evening, reports that he was held up by three masked men near the Grant place and commanded to get out of his car. which he did. When the hold-up men whose faces were covered with handkerchiefs, saw a dinner pail in the auto, they or dered Conductor Smith to proceed, remarking, 'sYou are only a working man." The conductor again com piled with the order. Arriving at Norfolk he reported the holdup and State Policeman Preston and small posse from Norfolk patrolled the Winsted-Norfolk road for some time without getting a clew to the al- legged highwaymen the tallest of whom, Smith claimed twas armed with gun. ,..- ...
 G. G. Girard, while returning from Norfolk late Saturday night by auto, was ordered to stop but instead he increased the speed of his car. Pres ently an automobile shot ahead of his Ford and little later he was again ordered to stop by men standing in the road with hands raised. Mir. Girard ignored the command and in- creasing the speed of his Ford sped by the men. On reaching Mill Brook MT. Girard and his companion enter ed the home of a friend and while there men who had been patrolling the road in the hope of getting the men who had held up Conductor Smith called to get the identity of the occupants of the Ford car which twice nearly run them down.
 As several hours elapsed between the Smith holdup and holdup in the Berkshires the same night, the belief prevails in some quarters, that both jobs were executed by the same parties.
 Bandits Hold Up Lee Selectman
 Selectman George Dana Knox, of Lee was held up at Porter's Corners, near the lower gateway entrance to "Wyndhurst", the estate of MT. and Mrs. W. E. Griswold, shortly before midnight Saturday by three un- masked highwaymen, who relieved him of part of his roll, consisting of $90.r MT. Knox carried more money and watch in another pocket, but the thieves made no further de- mands.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
POSTMASTER LOUCKS
 IS BURIED IN SHARON
Cornwall Native Had Active
 Career-In State Legis- Iature

Funeral services for Frank Van Alstyne Loucks, postmaster, who died on Wednesday, were held at his home in Cornwall Friday morning. Rev E. c. Starr of Cornwall and Rev. W. A. Mackay of Sharon off, ciated. The burial at Sharon in the afternoon was in charge of the Ma sonic order. -ss g"
 He was a son of John Calvin and Elizabeth Van Alstyne Loucks, and was born in Sharon on May 20, 1865. The early years of his life were spent in this town, where he attended the public schools and later the Sharon Academy. At the age of twenty he was offered position in the office of the J. l.. Mott Iron Works of New York City. Shortly afterwards he was made superin- tendent of the brass department. He served in this capacity for more than twenty years when, in 1906, his health, which had been failing for several years, precluded further busi- ness activity and he resigned.
 The year immediately following was spent in travel and he made a trip around the world. Later he returned to Cornwall, where, in 1914 he built his present home. He was a member of the Connecticut Gen. eral Assembly during the session of 1909-191O. As resident of Corn wall he was identified in many public activities that stood for the best in terests of the town. ;
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
MISS 5. J. RORABACK
 RETIRES AS TEACHER
Has Witnessed Many Changes N in Nearly Fifty Years Fzs Service

Miss Sarah J. Roraback, one of the best known and most highly res pected teachers in this section, re- signed her position as teacher in the high school with the closing of the Fall term. The reason for Miss Roraback's resignation is due to inn paired health. Having ever in mind the welfare of the young people whom she taught, her resignation was prompted by a feeling that she was no longer able to give the maxi mum amount of service in their be- half.
 Miss Roraback ranks as one of the oldest teachers in the state Tn point of service. Just how many years she has taught she refused to state, but raid that for ten years she was teacher in the Salisbury schools be- fore coming here. One of our busi- ness men remarked that he went to school to her over forty years ago, so it will be safe to say that her ser vices as a public school teacher ex- tend over a period of nearly fifty wears. Miss Roraback stated that she recently read of teacher in this state who had taught for sixty years.
 Many changes have taken place in the schools of this town since she began teaching, in the number or pupils, buildings, etc. Miss Rora- hack said that the year before she began teaching here there were only fifteen pupils in the high school. Doubtless there have also been many changes in the methods of teaching during that time, requiring ability on the teachers part to readj ust themselves to constantly changing conditions.
 It would be possible to write re- markably interesting story regarding Miss Roraback's life as teacher, but she prefers to let her work speak for itself, and the public is the loser. We hope some day she will overcome her modesty in this regard and let us present some of the facts to read CTS of the News.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Harvard Glee Club to Sing in France

The French government has in vited the Harvard glee club to give concerts in Paris and other French cities next summer, and the glee club has accepted the invitation from the French department of public in struction and it was said that final acceptance would depend on whether the club could meet the remainder of the cost, which will be approximately s5O.OOO. Malcalm Adam of this town is a member of this Club.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
The Older Word Preferable.

Reporting a fire the other day New York paper said: "A shirt in the wind prevented the entire plant from being destroyed" AS "shirt" and the word intended are both defined in the die tionary as "an undergarment for the body" the error wasn't such bad one. Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Hehe. Goddess of Youth.

Hehe. In Greek mythology. was the goddess of youth and spring. She was the personificarion of eternal and exu- berant youth. and, until supplanted ia this office by Ganymede. was cupbear- CT of Olympus. She was q daughter of Zeus and Hera, who gave her as wife to Hercules after his deification, as a reward for his achievements.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
An Appeal to Catholics

Bishop J. c. Murray today advised the State Headquarters of the Euro pean Children's Fund that a letter had been sent from the Chancery office in Hartford, to be read by every Catholic pastor in the Connec- ticut diocese, containing an appeal for contributions to the fund of $33,00O,O00 Herbert Hoover's Euro pean Relief Council is trying to raise to provide food and medicine for 3,500,000 European children now facing starvation and death.
 We print everything but money. The Canaan Printing CompanY.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Brilliant Srhene-

On their fourth birthday Frances and Rita, twins, stood watching the finishing touches being put on a cake by their mother, when Frances e1- claimed, "Muvver let's have today for my birthday, and we'll have another for Rita tomorrow"
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
ssRate Votes for Farmers' Bill

Legislative enactment of the joint resolution directing revival of the war finance corporation as a measure of relief for farmers against falling prices was completed Monday when the Senate without a record vote concurred in house amendment eliminating the section suggesting that the federal reserve board extend liberal credits to farmers.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23

A hold-up man in Western city the other day, after relieving pros. porous citizen of his roll, amounting to $500, handed back $20 for "inci. dentals". There's the real difference between holdup and profiteer.- Dayton Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
ro Force Plants.

A European florist has found that plants can be forced by immersing their leaves and branches in hot wa ter while the earth is kept dry.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Sheffield Sues Berkshire Line

The town of Sheffield, Mass, through it's tax collector, Clarence H. Warner Friday started suit of $15,000 against the Berkshire Street Railway company for back taxes.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Imitation Pcarll.

Very clever limitations of pearls have been made by filling thin glass bulbs with @ solution of Ash seah uacre.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Most People Deaf In MornInq

An attachment for alarm clocks ee awaken deaf persons by jarriag the4x beds has been invented in Europe.
Connecticut western news., 1920-12-23
Plain Truth.

One of the sublimest things in thss world is plain truth.-Coleridge.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-07
GOV. HOBBY SIGNS A
NUMBER OF TEXAS BILLS

Austin. Tex. Oct before leaving
for Houston to atten dthe Confeder-
ate reunion Gov Hobby, signed the
bin passed during the special ses-
sion Of the legislature providing for
the appointment OF q commission TO
investigate labor disputes, the COM
mission to consist OF five members,
one representing the employer. one
the employe and three representing
III public. This commission is to be
named by the governor.
The governor also signed the Hous-
ton pilot bill which proposes the
merging Of the pilot board into the
harbor commission The emergency
appropriation bill was also approved.
The governor also signed the bill
changing the open season for wild
turkey from March and April TO No
vember and December. the same as
the season for shooting deer and
quail The bag limit Of three COOLERS
for the season is not changed
He also signed a number OF local
measures and the bill amending the
tick eradication law so as TO permit
county commissioners to issue def
cheney certificates for raising funds
to carry on tick eradication work.
The Galveston open port" bill and
the poll tax bill. extending the time
in which Texans may pay their poll
taxes were signed earlier IN the
week; also the measure extending the
time five years in which TO make oil
developments on university land.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-07
Labor Majority
In PaIeStine,S
NeWASSembIy

New York. oct. THE first Jew
ish constituent assembly Of Palestine
convened in Jerusalem today accord
ing TO advices received at the head
quarters here Of the Zionist organl-
zation OF America
Although the labor element IN the
assembly has a majority. no ultra
radical legislation is expected, the
advices stated, the National Radical
party being moderate and the -capi-
talist" group favoring modern social
innovations Women delegates took
their seats Notwithstanding orthodox
protests, the advices added The as
sembly has the sanction OF Sir Her
bert Samuel, British high commits
sioner to Palestine.
In the elections held last April,
not only did many women vote but
several were elected as delegates. in
Guiding two from Petach Tikvah.
Oldest Jewish agricultural settlement
in Palestine.
The National Radical party. accord
ing 70 the Zionist organization. IA
vors development Of cooperative so
cieties as well as encouragement Of
private initiative The Ezra" or
Capitalist group" favOrs profit
sharing and other modern social In
novations. All parties recognize the
sovereiE nty Of the Zionist orEaniza-
ton, II is said. some even proposing
that It shall have veto power over
all legislation adO7ted By the as
semblv
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-07
TO GET MORE
RAILROAD EQUIPMENT

Torreon, Coahuila, Mex. Oct IA
scarcity OF rolling stock for the rail-
roads and shortage Of skilled miners
and surface labor Is hampering the
operations OF many OF the mining
time.
However. these drawbacks are to
be remedied as the railroad admins
tration is soon TO Increase its equip
ment and the shortage Of labor viii
be greatly relieved by the return Of
many MeIicans who went into the
United States last spring and viii re-
turn 70 their native country 20 avoid
the cold weather.
During the past summer labor
agents have been active in procuring
laborers from this country 70 90 to
various parts OF the United States
The advent OF cold weather is certain
70 bring many OF these people back
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-07
SCHOOL CONVENTION
GETS USE OF Jap THEATER

Toxic. japan, Oct 7.-(By The As
sociated Press Sessions Of the
world Sunday School convention,
which were interrupted Tuesday aft
ernoon BY the fire which destroyed
the great nall where the first meet
ing was held. were resumed today In
the beautiful Imperial theater. The
playhouse was offered the committee
ia charge by its founder, viscount
EHchi ShibusaWa, president Of the
American-Japanese association Pre-
mier Hara offered the committee use
Of the halls Of the japanese diet II
necessary
There are about 1000 delegates
here, including 500 Americans. thirty
countries are represented
The convention leaders were deeply
impressed by tn fact that although
the building had seen reduced 10
ashes. a statue at the entrance by the
Japanese sculptor. Takaishi, showing
Christ blessing the children OF the
world was untouched
The fire is attributed TO imperfect
wiring for the electrical installation
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-07
GMShe9- Found
On Surface In
ChinOba Field

Torreon, Coahula. Mex. Oct t.
Local men, interested in the Tampico
oil district are very much interested
in the report that the Transconti-
mental OIL company. operating in the
Chinapa district, has struck a gusher
at six feet depth. The rigging had
been set and drilling barely com
menced when oil began TO flow free
ly and continued 70 increase in vol
ume until it has become q Vertible
gusher.
No preparation whatever had been
made for taking care Of the oil, as
its appearance so. soon was entirely
unexpected All Of the available
workmen in that district have been
put 20 work in an effort 70 save as
much Of IL as possible. but IL Is said
to be flooding. the land The last re-
ports here estimated the flow as
high as 100000 barrels a day
While these reports may be some
what exaggerated at the same time
il appears that oil, as well as met
ais. Is 20 be found at the grass roots
in Mexico
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-07
WOMEN HAVE TO SMILE

in a great many cases and try to
make those around them happy. while
they are raeked with the pain or or
ganio trouble. Few men realize how
common such heroism IS The REM
edy for this condition is Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
simple remedy made from roots and
herbs, which for forty years has been
overcoming the most obstinate ills Of
women. Every woman suffering
from female ills owes 1t to herself and
family 20 give it a fair triaL-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1920-10-07
ISSUE WARNING
AGAINST GRAIN
PRICES SLUMP

chicago. H. Oct. IA warning
against a sudden slump in livestock
and grain prices was issued yesterday
by the Farmers Grain Marketing
committee Of II. appointed by the
American Farm bureau association.
which closed a three day conference
here. called 10 discuss cooperative
marketing. Farmers. who contrary 10
popular opinion. failed TO make money
during the war period, are firing 81
producing grain and livestock az a
loss. the statement says, and may re-
taliate b. curtailing production
Country elevators now filled with
grain for which it is impossible 70
obtain cars, are threatened with eL-
tinctiou should prices be driven lower,
according 90 the statement
Gov. Allen Asks Action.
Wichita kaus-. Oct Gov. Henry
J. Allen. OF Kansas. late yesterday
sent a telegram TO president Wilson
calling attention to the sudden de-
cline IN the price Of wheat and the
serious losses now confronting the
farmers OF this section Of the coun-
try. and asked the president to take
some action 10 provide relief
Wants Embargo.
Grand Forks, n. D. Oct 1--Uuited
States senator A. J. Gronna yesterday
sent a telegram TO president Wilson
urEiuE that an embargo be placed on
Imports OF Canadian wheat and de-
ciariuE that if present prices continue
the farmer of North Dakota Will be
ruined.