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Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
European Relief Council

Miss Catherine H. Roraback, local chairman for the European Relief Cornell has received a letter from the state chairman, in part as fol lows:
 "The National Campaign is "vc1 and successful and our collectior work in Connecticut is now com pleted. Once more our State has aobly rospond:d to the call made 7pon it, 1t is a pleasure to repoT
 hat f hes not only raised is vcr' large q ota of $G5O.00O, b3t at tnf present time total the sum Of $GG5 . 035.90 with a few more small seq ;ering amo-nts coming in daily; + view of the more or less trYing b'!si ness. ccr'itions that have prevailed d"ring the course of O." campaign this record is one We may well proud of. Connecticut is one of th' three large states in the Union to "Over the Top", the other two being Minnesota and Michigan.
 'It has been a great pleasure tc us to have been able Uo cooperate with you in this undertaking and tc have had the cheerful and loyal s1p- port which you have given Us. We only wish that it were possible for us to write individually to every worker, but we shall have to content ourselves with asking you to pass on in any way you can, the expression of our appreciation"
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
Eugene Sweeney

Eugene Sweeney, a former resi- dent of this town and for 33 years a railroad engineer, died at his home in Ottawa, Canada last week after an operation. The body was brought here and the funeral held from St. Joseph's church Monday morning. Besides his wife MT. Sweeney is sur vived by three daughters, Mary, Margaret and Anna, and one son, William also two sisters, Norah of this town, Mrs. Albert Touisant of Ansonia and seven brothers, Daniel Thomas, Jeremiah and Edward of this place, John, of Torrington, Tim othy of Winsted and William of An sonia. The funeral was largely at tended and the floral tributes many and beautiful.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
NO DEVELOPMENTS IN NORFOLK MYSTERY Miss Mary Parsons Now at
 the County '
 Hospital

Miss Mary Parsons, sister of Jo- seph Parsons, the Norfolk farmer who was found murdered in his home on the Torrington turnpike last Wed- nesday morning, is now in the Litch- field County Hospital in Winsted, and Medical Examiner Irving L. Hamant' and Dr. David D. Reidy, Winsted specialist, believe that she has a bullet lodged in the back of her neck pr. Hamant said that a septic condition had set in in the mouth, while Dr. Reidy said that the woman's temperature had hover ed about the 1O2 mark, and that al- together she was very i'll.
 While the physicians are practi- cally sure that there is bullet lodg- ed in Miss Parsons's neck, they are not absolutely certain that there is one there. It was explained that the shot had apparently entered the woman's mouth and broken off the teeth and then passed along the left side of the face to the neck where it lodged. No effort will be made at this time to recover the bullet, 1t was said. An X-ray photograph will be taken. This probably will be done after the woman's condition inn proves, and then the knife will be used from the outside to get the bullet.
 Miss Parsons was taken into the Litchfeld County Hospital Tuesday morning. Early in the afternoon, Captain Robert T. Hurley of the state police, who is in charge of the investigation, went into secret con- ference with Coroner Samuel A. Herman, and remained in conference with the coroner for the greater part of the afternoon. Captain Hur- ley said that he had nothing new to report on the case, and to questions a5 to the bullet in the woman's neck and the guard which was said to have been stationed at the hospital he replied "I don't know"
 When Norfolk heard the belief that Miss Parsons had a bullet in her neck, public opinion in the town took q very decided change. For the past several days there were scores of people who at least believed that Miss Parsons might know considrably more about the affair than she had stated. But even this belief now is ebbing, and the accusing finger of public opinion now seems to be shift ing to the man with the gray hair.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
EDWARD R. LORRAINE
 GOES TO HIS REWARD
Established Enviable Repu- tation as a Con-
 tractor

Edward R. Lorraine, one of Ca naan's best known and most res pected citizens died at his home on Granite Ave. Wednesday, June 9th. after a two years period of gradually failing health. 3~
 AS an architect and builder Mr Lorraine made a name for himself in this section of the country, receiv- ing the contracts for much of the finest work in Berkshire and Litch- field Counties even, as far away as Plttsfield. During an active business career of more than forty years he built up an enviable reputation for professional skill, efficiency and square dealing. He took a pride in his work which never permitted him to cheapen the quality of his product for the sake of the margin on a contract. 'Mr. Lorraine" said one of his patrons, "is the only man I ever knew who would drive two nails for the sake of a good job, where one might do."
 With his employees he was always
 
 not tolerate shiftlessness or inferior work.
 A tireless worker, loyal citizen, a faithful friend, a gentle spirit; these characteristics tell of one whom Ca naan is proud to have numbered among her long standing residents. His craftsmanship and his personality will be greatly missed.
 Death came quietly in his seventy fifth year. MT. Lorraine is survived by a son, J. E. Lorraine of Sheffield, Mass, daughter, Miss s. Belle LOT raine of Canaan, two grand daugh= ters, Miss Mae Lorraine of Great Harrington, and Mrs. Roy B. Orcutt of Passedena, Cal, and one great grandson, Edward Lorraine Orcutt.
 Funeral services were held at his late residence last Saturday after noon, Rev. F. H. Neal and Rev. A. K. Skinner officiating. Masonic burial rites were conducted at the cemetery Interment was at East Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
Icsect Pests Threaten Crops.

The Japanese beetle, brought in moth, has already gained such firm fOOthOld that, in view of its habits and prolonged flight, it is probably in capable of extermination and may ulti- mately overspread the United States. Another foreign pest in comparatively recent, years is the European corn borer. Infestations have been discov- cred in several states, and local quar- Rntines by the federal horticultural board have been instituted to prevent the spread to the corn belt.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
Knocked Unconscious

William Kumtsky and Theodore Shumlsky were working in a field near Clayton when a shower came up on Saturday afternoon. Leaving their work they started for the house, Shumlsky driving the horses, when after a flash of lightning he looked back and saw Kumtsky lying on the ground. An investigation showed the lightning had struck a birch tree nearby. pr. Lee was called but found no burns on the mans body and it is reported he is none the worse for the experience.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
Celebration the Fourth

The Canaan Community Service Association has arranged a very att tractive list of entertainments for the Field Day celebration to be held July 4th. Owing to the large amount of work necessary to arrange and carry through a parade, this attrac- tion is being omitted. However, in its place you will find other attrac- tions equally as we'll or better suited for the occasion. Events this year will be held on the playground, the first event to start promptly at one o'clock, standard time.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
M. E.. Church Notes

The Ladies Aid Society will serve their annual strawberry short cake supper at the church on this (Thurs- day) afternoon and evening, com mencing at 5:3O. Potato salad, stuffed eggs, salmon salad, pickles, biscuit, strawberry short cake with whipped cream, and coffee for soc.
 Prayer meeting this (Thursday) evening at 7:3O.
 Regular services next Sunday.
 Morning worship at 1O:3O. Sab bath School at 1:45.
 Epworth League service in the evening. Topic, Lessons from Sun and Light. Leader, Miss Dorothy Drumm.
 Evening worship at 7:3O.
 The annual church picnic will be held at Lake Buel, Tuesday, June 28.
 Try our Cent-a-Word Column.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
Tragedy in Near East

In all its different stages of de- velopment, the Near East Relief has aimed at one object only, namely, to save from death the hundreds of thousands of refugees--men, women and children--in the Near East. The response on the part of philanthropic America, and even of the entire world, to this call for help for a stricken people, has been prompt and generous.
 For five years this work of life saving has continued and one mil lion human beings at least are living today who otherwise would have perished. In this benevolent work some Sixty million dollars have been used by the Near East Relief in the form of money, clothing, supplies, shelter, food, medicines, medical care, and supervision.
 If the contributions of past years are not to be wasted and our sacri- ficial work come to nothing, we must take the next step of appealing to our own and Allied Governments to protect these threatened people. America is in a position to secure the protection required, if she acts promptly and decisively, and takes the leadership in this matter. She alone can act with absolute political disinterestedness.
 Individuals are urged to write to their Congressman urging that legis- lation be adopted providing for per manent relief and protection of the people in the Near East.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
BIRD HOUSE EXHIBIT
Given by Grammar School Pupils
 to Parents and Friends

The sewing and bird house exhibit given by the pupils of grades six, seven and eight at the Grammar School Tuesday afternoon was at tended by about fifty parents and friends. Judges for the bird houses were Mrs. W. s. Smart and Mrs. w. M. Teague, and for sewing, Mrs. H. F. Lyles, Mrs. N. L. Jackson and Miss Minnie Peirce. Prizes were awarded as follows:
 First prize blue ribbon.
 Mildred Peirce, holder.
 Harry Mathis, holder.
 Helen Traphagen, camisole. Mazda Johnson, pillow cases. Marguerite Perotti, table runner. Evelyn Beilke, towels.
 Mazda Johnson, pillow top. Marguerite Perotti, underskirt. Mildred Beebe, apron.
 Mildred Peirce, apron.
 May Consolini, sweater.
 Silvia Perantoni, blouse
 Francis O'Neil, bird house. Second prize red ribbon.
 Theresa Blodgett, holder.
 Stuart Barratt, holder.
 Edna Place, camisole.
 Alfaretta Beebe, pillow cases. Eloise Hayes, crocheted bag. Isabelle Lindell, scarf hemstitched. Florence Hicks, towel.
 May Consolini, runner.
 Norma Adam, apron.
 Marion Drumm, apron.
 Mildred Vosburgh, hemming. Roberta Fitzgerald, smock. Charles Beilke, bird house. John Mullen, bird house.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
Pilgrim Church Notes

DUIIUdy
 Regular Morning Service of Wor- ship at 1O:3O. Sunday School at 11:45.
 Monday
 Annual Picnic of the Young Wom- ans Guild at Uncle Toms Cabin, Twin Lakes. Further notice to mem bers as to transportation later.
 Thursday, June 23 Annual Picnic of the Church and Sunday School at Gibson's Grove, Lake Buel All who have automo- piles to offer for transportation will kindly notify MT. Allyn Fuller.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
THOMASTON
Totals

Bases on balls, Bernatchez q; Sell leck 5; Schepinski 2. Two base hit, Selleck. Struck out, Bernatchez l; Selleck 1; Sehepinski 1. Double play, Schepinski to Mcleod to Hubby. Passed Ball, Handlewiteh. Hit by pitched ball, Hubby, o'Neil. Um- pire, Imhoff. ----N-
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16

Annual Strawberry Tea at the Methodist Church dining room, Thursday, June 16th. Menu, delicious salads, stuffed eggs, jelly, pickles, hot rolls, coffee, strawberry short cake with whipped cream. Supper served 5:30 p. m. Tickets 50 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
A iloor En-s Chance.

Notice iu English Grocery-"Pro- vided you get one bad egg from us we will on your returning 1t give you two for it."-9oston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
Report of Visiting Nurse for May
Case Record

Case Record
 Summary of cases treated:- No. cases under care 1st of mo-. 4 Number new cases. IA Total no. cases during month IS Number cases dismissed. d......14 No. cases remaining end of mo-. 1
 Analysis of dismissed cases
 Condition on discharges
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16
Duration of moon,a EcIips..

$ long as one, hour and forty-:ive minutes,
Connecticut western news., 1921-06-16

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The Washington herald., 1921-02-23
GRAND TRUNK ROAD
EARNINGS INCREASE
Gain of 1909 Noted in Last
Ten Year Period,
Reported.

MONTREAL. Que, Feb. 22.-Gross
earnings of the Grand Trunk Rail-
way for 1920 will total sos. .o0o. 600.
according to a statement by How
ard G. Kelley. president of the
system. The volume of business
handled by the lines increased 100
per cent in the period from 1910 to
1919. or from ss.s2s to s1s.s2s per
mile for the entire system.
The system has only reached the
point where it is realizing on the
sacrifices and efforts of the past"
Mr.. Kelley said. I'VE are handling
a very large business without con-
fusion. With our present facilities
and additional equipment to meet
it, there would be-no difficulty in
handling 50 per cent more business
without much additional capital
The physical condition of the
Grand Trunk is first class. equal to
any railroad on the American con-
tinent for the class of business II
carries.
The Grand Trunk properties in
clude grain elevators in the Do
minion with a total capacity of 15.-
200, 900 bushels. and mining prop
erty in Ohio to the extent OF $1,000
acres. Minimum capacity of the
mine is placed at 200.0oo,ooo tons,
thus alrgely assuring the roads coal
supply.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-23
Britist Credits to
Pda1d for Ralu Wool

British financial interests. with
the backing Of the British govern.
ment, haze extended q credit Of
fl.50o,ooo p the Lodz Textile Union
of Poland TOR the purchase of raw
wool TO supply Polish textile in
dustries. 1y contract signed be-
tween the Polish government and
the British director general Of raw
materials. fpiand Is to receive 35,-
900 bales ol Australian and New
zealand wool against bonds for f.
100000 ISSUED BY Poland under the
scheme Of tie International Com
'mftteesfor Relief Credits, the credit
extending for nve years at 6 per
cent. Polish merchants will be al
lowed to export 40 per cent Of the
ready-made goods. thus providing
a revolving credit for the buying
of more wool Mr.. Kimens. CONNER
ciai secretary Of the British .Lega-
tion In Poland. has been appointed
. member Of the COMMITTEES for alio-
cation >of this raw material.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-23
CANADIAN TRADE
STEADILY ON RISE
Excess of $500, 100000 Over
1919 Noted in Last Years
Semi Official Reports.

WINNIPEG, Man. Feb. 22.-Trade
between Canada and the United
states in 1920 was more than $780,
o00. 900 in excess of that for the pre-
ceding year, according to semi-ofnc-
ial reports. Canadas total exports
were s1,30a,so5. 900 and imports s1.-
33e,s11, 900. making world trade
total for 1920 of s2.639.716,0o0. In
1918 Canada'sj exports were valued
at s1.2s4.s3o,oo0 and imports at
s941, ,013,0o0.
Trade figures Of the last month of
the year, now, available, show that
there was an increase of about $4S.-
0oo, 900 in exports of food products.
consisting for the greater part of
grain. Development Of the lands in
western Canada with the influx of
farm settlers is rapidly increasing
the production figures and subse-
quently helping to increase trade
figures on farm products.
Commercial analysts who have
given careful study to trade figures
during the last few years declare
that there is every indication of a
tendency toward an equalization of
imports and exports with the United
States.
Cafiadas total for 1890 is the lar
gest in the country's commercial
history, exceeding the record year
Of 1917 by s4o.ooo.ooo.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-23
DRY GOODS SALES
REPORTED BETTER
Many Lines Sold to April 1,
Rapidly Helping to
Liquidate Stocks.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 2..-con-
tinued active business in cotton
piece goods is making UP in part
for small sales in other dry goods
lines, the National Wholesale Dry
Goods Association reports. Soften
ing of the raw cotton market has
dis.uaded many manufacturers from
advancing prices. and ii has MADE
the situation easier for those who
cut prices on December 81.
Factors in the primary markets,
the association says, indicate whole
salers have purchased consideraois
quantities of cotton novelty goods
and silks and cotton specialties.
Mills are not inclined to sell for
far-off delivery. but report a very
good and satisfactory business on
all standard cloths which they can
sell for delivery within thirty to
sixty days.
Many lines are sold to April
and, while February is not an ac-
tive month, the trade expects
sales to cover spring production:
This Is especially true OF BRANDED
bleached goods, sheetings. pillow
cases, ginghams and percales.
Wholesalers report that judging
from orders sent in by travelling
statesmen and by sales to retailers
visiting wholesale houses. stocks
seem to be well Iiquidatsd. The
ouantity of each item of cotton
goods sold, however, shows con-
servative purchasing on the part or
retailers.
New York resident buyers, it is
reported, have been called upon
to secure quick delivery for dupli-
cate orders of wash goods, ana
while the recorders are on the same
conservative basis as the original
orders, there is a continued steady
demand.
wholesalers report that conf
dence in wash goods and dress
goods is being restored and that
retailers are beginning to recognize
that IL is wise to buy quickly and
secure the correct fabrics for this
spring season" the association
says.
"Thera seems to be not only a
general feeling that the revisions
for this season are about all that
could be expected, but that in some
cases these downward revisions are
greater than what were anticipated,
although efforts must be made to
resist advances.
"Corverters have curtailed their
production as far as possible and
have not put goods in work until
they know exactly how they would
be taken by the trade"
The Washington herald., 1921-02-23
SLUMP IN WEEKLY OUTPUT
EFFECT OF REDUCED WAGES
Rule of Majority, Industrial Conference Board
Finds After Extensive Investigation.

NEW YORK. Feb. 22.-An extern
sive Investigation Of practical ex-
perience Of manufacturers who
since the beginning of 1919 have
reduced their weekly working
schedule to forty-eight hours or
less has shown that in a great ma
jority Of cases the reduction Of
hours. was accompanied by a de-
crease in weekly output per worker,
according to a report issued today
by the National Industrial Confer
ence Board.
Issues Of Timely Interest.
This Investigation, which is Of
timely interest because of the i'm
portance OF the hours-of-work prob
lem arising out Of present indus
trial conditions. covered the col
lective experience of 436 manufac-
turing establishments employing
together 373.53s workers. including
establishments in the cotton, wool,
silk, boot and shoe. metal. and a
group of miscellaneous manufac-
turing Industries. and ranging In
size from very small plants employ
ing only q few workers to ex-
tremely large ones with many thou
sands OF employees. Most of the
plants in the textils and boot and
shoe Industries were located in the
East, but those in the metal and
miscellaneous industries represent
practically all the large manufac-
turing centers in the country.
In s7.2 per cent of the establish
ments studied a reduction to a work
week of forty-eight hours or less
was accompanied by a decrease In
weekly output per worker. In 81
per cent of the plants the workers
were able to maintain weekly pro-
duction per worker. and in a very
few cases H.1 per cent? weekly
output per worker was Increased.
Decrease I'm Proportion.
In somewhat more than two fifths
of the establishments which notet
q falling OF in weekly production
the decrease was approximately n
proportion to the reduction in hours
In about one-fifth of the estao-
meints showing reduced weekly
production, the loss in weekly out
put was less than proportional tc
the reduction in hours, and in ap-
proximately a sixth of the estab-
lishments showing reduced weekly
production, the decrease was great
sr than proportional to the reduc-
ton in hours.
1t was found, the report says. that
the character of the work, that Is
whether the process was largely
handwork or machine work. for
the most part determined whether
or not ii was possible to increase
hourly output. In those industries
such as cotton manufacturing
where highly automatic machin,
processes predominated. the output
was limited almost entirely by the
speed of the machine. In those in
dustries, however, where handwork
predominated, or where the skill
and speed of the worker in handling
machines were the controlling fac
turs--such as in the boot and shoe
The Washington herald., 1921-02-23
Building Association
To Hold Quarterly Meet

The quarterly meeting of the
Building Association Council of the
District OF Columbia. will be held
on Friday. February 25, in the
board room of the Oriental Building
Association. Sixth and F streets
northwest, at s o'clock p. m.
1t is hoped at this meeting that
figures for 1920 will be available
showing the total assets in building
associations in the District of Co.
lumbia on December 81, 1880. One
of the important items of business
will be the election of delegates to
the Convention of the United States
League OF Local Building and Loan
Associations, which meets in New
Orleans, La, on April $3.50, 1921.
The president. c. Clinton lanes. will
submit his report. and a report will
also be submitted by the secretary.
James Morris Woodward, and the
treasurer. John s. Shugrue. Any
such other business will be trans
acted as may be brought before the
meeting.
The Washington herald., 1921-02-23
Trade AGENTS Viens
On Polish Ecolon,ics

The following notes on the
economic situation in Poitnd were
Transmitted by Trade Commissioner
Louis =. Van Norman In hs weekly
report for January Is. 1921
Cost Of Livins.
TIL. sudden drop In Hblish ex-
change In November. 1890 starting
With 800 Polish marks to he dollar
and reaching 500 to 700 fos a dollar,
has brought such excessive advances
IN cost Of living that pubic meet
fnxs are being held throuShout the
country calling for maxiuum food
nrices. protesting against the rise
n railroad rates. and 6manding
vigorous action against specuIa-
non.
<iealIv concluded by Nkch with
sbe Approval of, the Department Of
sfate1 the Guaranty Trust Company
. viii hereafter act as fianciaA agent
! A. the Polish govefnrent IA the
IInited States for Anericaa re-
r,Iffanee business. and the new
Polish Remittance sypicatf viii
act a. agent In Poland The Polish
uInister OF finance proiisss 70 re-
move all restrictions tom Aneri-
can banking representatives, I'M Po-
land who desire to q indelend-
emily, but hopes the fw gofern-
nsnt will make such f4vidua1 rep
sssentation unnecessary