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Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20
EAST CANAAN

i The East Canaan Congregational Sun- day school will have their annual picnic ut Highland Lake. Winsted, on Wednes. day, August 26th. They will go via O. N. E. Ky. and trolley line from Winsted to the lake They leave East Canaan OF the S.52 train Jennie Foley is visiting friends iu Norfolk.
 Mrs. Ernest Traver and Miles are visiting in New Haven. Several from her went to Savin Rock on the excursion last Saturday.
 Misses Ruth and Bessie Gaylord visit. ed their brother in the Pittsneld hospi- tai Monday.
 Housatonic may have some good ball players but they have never played very good ball against East Canaan. \ good game was promised for last Saturday but it proved a very one-sided affair, tho score being l2 to in favor of East Canaan.
 here next Saturday.
 MT. and Mrs. Dewey Garfield have returned from their wedding trip.
 Report says that Fl. c. Steuens had toe amputated last week and on his recovery will be able to walk again.
 Charles Adotte is putting new win dows in his farmhouse in No. s.
 Theophile Touissant is cutting his tobacco.
 Reports from Irving Gaylord say that he is improving
 MT. and Mrs. G. K. Goodwin spent Sunday with their son Edward in Tor rington.
 Lyman Ball and party of campers returned from East India Pond. While there. Johnnie Cribley caught pickerel measuring 22 inches and estimated to weigh three and thrce-quarter pounds.
 Mrs. Owen Sweeney and daughter Margaret of Canada are visiting relatives here.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20
POINTERS

+. A. Smith of Millerton advertises an August clearance sale of shoes. Read his announcement. It mentions many decided cuts in price.
 Decker &S Alvord of Canaan mention an array of hardware necessities, in their adv. this week, that should not be overlooked by anyone needing anything in their line.
 Benjamin advises you to put new delivery wagon into service now and rhave a rolling advertisement.
 Hawley's adv. is a corset talk this week. The men folks are not supposed to read it.
 In their adv. this week, Bullock, Eel ten & Co.,, of Canaan, announce Teduo- tions of 25 per cent to 30 per cent on clothing, straw hats, Oxfords, Mems shirts etc.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20
CANAAN VALLEY

The campers at East Pond returned to their homes Friday.
 Several from hereabouts attended the Old Home picnic at New Marlboro, Aug. 18th.
 Mrs. Mills Landon died at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Chatfield. last week Wednesday and was buried i'll the ceme- terY here on Friday.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20
PULPIT AND PEW

Happenings of Interest In cansans
 Religious Circles
 Methodist Church. On account of the absence of the pastor there will be no preaching ser vices next Sunday. The Sunday school will meet at 12 o'clock and the Epworth League at 6.30 as usual.
 This week Thursday evening the mid week prayer meeting will be in charge of the Epworth League, subject God s Promises"
 Teachers meeting will follow the prayer service.
 Congregational Church. Rev. J. NJ. Ludlow, of East Orange, N. J. will preach Sunday next.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20
THE CAM PAIGN

Is the gubernatorial campaign in the state of Connecticut to be one of vitu- peration? The attacks on Congressman Lilley, republican aspirant to the nomi- nation for governor, give rise to the be- lief that his enemies propose to go to any length in an effort to accomplish his defeat in the convention. THE NEWS is not political organ and thus, so far as concerns the paper, it matters little to us who is nominated for governor on either the republican or democratic ticket We don't know thing about politics but we do not believe personal attacks on candidates is one of the proper methods of playing the game. Nor do we know MT. Lilley but we do not be- lieve he is what his enemies would like to have the public think he is or The would not have been selected to repre- sent the state in Congress nor would his name have been mentioned in connec- tion with the nomination for governor of the nutmeg state. These attacks may do MT. Lilley harm in some sections but we are of the opinion that, taken as a whole, they will advance his cause more than they will hinder it. We have observed that there is considerable under-dog sentiment in the old state.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20
''BFAT IT u'
Matrnn has Resigned

Miss Gertrude O. Lewis, who was matron at the Litchfsld County Hos pital, Winsted, since it was established in January, 1909, has handed her resig- nation to the directors.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20
SIO,OOO for Paving .

The Great Harrington paving com mittee have opened bids of job to cost about $10,000. There are five bidders.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20

John l.. Sullivan, erstwhile pugilist and actor, also something of an oracle, sometimes makes remarks worth listen ing to. This is one of them: II don t object to any man indulging ill drink, if he can handle-but I never saw 8 man who could.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20
Origin of Current Phrases


 This phrase is by common consent al- so ascribed as being of race track ori- gin. It was the custom on some tracks not to allow more than twenty-two horses to start in any race. The twenty third one was sent back. Other origins are also given. The most interesting of these, though doubtless apoohryphal, is that the number of J. P. Morgan s office and August Belmont's likewise is 23. A detective is stationed at the portals of each to keep out undesirables.
 "LEMoN"
 In 1882 St. Nicholas published a pio- ture of little girl saying "Oh, it's an orange Her little face is lit with joy. A companion picture shows her biting into the fruit with pained expression, and the caption is "No, it's lemon p This will be news to the dear old ladies that edit St. Nicholas. But let 'em look
 "THE BIG STICK"
 President Roosevelt, who make many phrases while he was making enemies and history, used it in a speech concern ing the needs of greater navy. Let us tread softly, but carry a big stick. "
 ''PLUGH"
 Chorus girl slang. Origin unknown, but readily guessed at. An expression of disfavor for any person, place or thing It's what you instlnctively say when you taste anything nauseous, or even think of it. What kind of man is he? He plugh." "How do you feel? "I feel plugh."
 "BEAT IT r'
 Thieves slang, meaning Hit the Road '' has many equivalents, such as "Blow I" "Sneeze and Fade p' of the same origin. Applied to a pan handler or street beggar. it invariably will make him hurry away.-Hartford Post.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20

When candidate William H. Taft re- marked recently on the need of improve ment in the administration of justice, both civil and criminal, in the matter of prompt dispatch and economy, he voiced the sentiment of the majority of the people of the United States regard less of political belief. He said that it is a very difficult problem to bring about the equal administration of justice to the rich and poor because of the advan- tage the wealthy man has in the em- ployment of counsel and in the fact that he is able to stand extended litigation. Mr. Taft hits the nail squarely on the head and if he can bring about 8 change in conditions, he will receive the plaudits of long suffering public.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20

In spite of their claims that because of increased operating expenses etc. it is necessary to increase freight rates, the railroad companies have made little pro- gress in their efforts to conv enience the public that the said increase is war ranted. It has been suggested to the companies that if an increase of rates is required anywhere, to apply it to the transportation of express matter for the express companies who have been piling up million after million of surplus dol lars and paying fabulous dividends.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20

Those physicians in the no-license town of Great Harrington have gained much notoriety of late and of 8 sort not particularly pleasing to them. But any physician who will issue a prescription for half gallon of whiskey should not be surprised when called to account. And the drug store proprietors say that there have been instances when the also an1ther instance showing that when man wishes to evade a law which is distasteful to him. he gener- ally finds way.
Connecticut western news., 1908-08-20
TO LET

PASTURAGE-Good pasturage for 30 head Of stock on river meadows for rent. Enquire Of Wallace C. nhcld, Canaan, Conn.
 TO RENT-My pool and lunch room on Rail.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08

bring about liquidation Of banks before
they became involved. or to compel them
to close their doors. cooperating with
bank officers in providing for the payment
OF all depositors In full. In addition to
this. banks hat were In n weakened con-
dition have, because OF insistencc Of the
examining department, corrected their
methods Of doing business. collected their
doubtful assets and put their banks on n
safe footing. and today It can be truth
fully said that the banks Of Missouri are
In a stronger and safer condition than
ever before.
The printing Of the State represents one
Of the largest items Of expense In State
government. All paper used by the public
printer for the State printing Is pur-
chased under contract by the Secretary
OF state. Under the present administra-
ton of this department. composed OF the
State Auditor. State Treasurer and the
Secretary Of state, care has been taken
to see that. through public advertisement
and competitive bidding. the state has
been able to secure the purchase OF paper
at a much lower rate than ever before.
Because of this careful supervision thou
sands of dollars have been saved on the
purchase Of book paper alone.
When Mr.. Swanger came into office he
found the basement OF his department
filed with paper. some Of which had been
there for many years and much Of 1t In
a disordcrly and bad condition., and rep
rcscnting large sums of money. This old
stock of paper was used to the best ad-
vantage possible. and now only a SUN.
cicnt quantity is ordered to make up the
particular publication for which 1t Is
needed, and all paper is kept in iirst-class
condition.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08

stands among the most eminent of Mis-
souri, Circuit Judges. He has always kept
abreast of the times in legal information
and In knowledge Of current events. thus
preparing himself for any duty or oppor-
tunity that might arise in his professional
career.
Judge Cox lives at Bolivar, in Polk
county. He Is devoted to his home and
family, and is always delighted when he
can return to them after absence in the
discharge Of his official duties. One Of
his editorial friends has said that his
chief recreation when off the bench Is
amateur farming. lie has a ten-acre
tract adjoining town on which he grows
fruit and berries, and a good sized farm
farther out. All around he Is an ideal
man for Supreme Judge. While being by
no means rich. he has, by moderate hv-
ing, acquired considerable property ana
consequently will not be ~prcjudiced against
wealth. Born and raised on IA farm and.
i'm a way, still farming his sympathies
will be with farmers. And having lived
in small towns since reaching manhood.
he knows the wants and needs Of their
people"
The candidacy of Judge Cox for the
nomination was promoted by leading at
torneys in Southern and Southwestern
Missouri, men who know his worth as u
man, as a jurist and as II true citizen.
His oppOnents for the nomination were
able, popular and experienced lawyers and
juristS.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08
NOMINEES FOR CONGRESS.

department has been entirely self sup
porting. The fund which had accumu-
lated in this department during the ten
years Of the operation OF the banking law
was 81, G3S.Gl. During the four years just
preceding the present incumboncy nothing
whatever was added to that fund. Dur
ing the three and Onc-half years Of Mr..
Swanger's administration the fund has
been increased to $S,330.5G. Examina-
tions Of banks have been rigid. impartial
and complete. The reports of the several
examiners ave been subjected to the
most thorough scrutiny. and any violation
of the banking laws, or the essential rules
Of good banking have been called to the
attention Of the bank without fear or
favor and "A strict compliance OF the law
required. During the present administra-
ton several banks have been closed,
others that were unsafe required to lidui-
date; others have consolidated. making
stronger institutions, and everything done
that could be accomplished to place the
banking business OF the State upon an
absolutely safe and stable basis. During
Mr.. Swanger's administration only four
banks and trust companies he has closed
resulted in loss to the depositors. One
Of these was the Middleton Bank at Wav-
erly Gesulting from n defaulting cashier).
where the depositors will probably lose
about 6 to 10 per cent OF their deposits.
Another Is the Joplin Savings Bank.
caused by the reckless Investments OF the
president OF the institution. where the de-
positors will lose a percentage OF their
deposits. Another Is the Bankers Trust
Company Of Kansas City caused by the
Brady failure. Reckless Investments by
the officers Of the institution and a SLUMP
In their values caused by the panic will
cause a loss to the depositors OF about
81 per cent Of their deposits. Last, bu'
not least. the Salmon a. Salmon Bank Of
Clinton. The most disastrous by far, thu
causes Of the failure Of which are wei
known to the people OF the State.
1t has been the earnest effort Of tn,
present administration. whenever II wa
possible. to prevent receiverships 10
banks. and many thousands Of dollar
have been saved to deposItors and stock
holders by the efforts of Mr.. swanger 4
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08
JUDGE ARGUS cox.
Republican Nominee for Judge Of the
Supreme Court.

Judge Argus Cox, Republican ominee
for Judge Of the Supreme Court. was
born in Iowa ffty-one years ago. His
birthplace was so near the Missouri line
that he felt the Missouri spirit n got
into the State as soon as possible after
graduating in the Law Department Of the
Iowa University in 1882. He located at
Carthage. but subsequently removed to
Mountain Grove In Wright county. He
was elected prosecuting attorney Of that
county in 1886 and six years later was
nominated by the Republicans and elected
Judge Of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit,
composed OF Wright, Dallas, Hickory and
Webster counties. He was reelected In
1898 and again in 1904. In the last cleo
ton he received the largest majority ever
given to any candidate for that office.
Judge Cox has frequently presided as
Judge in other districts. trying special
cases or relieving a Circuit Judge. He
has won an enviable reputation for fair,
impartial and learned decisions. lie
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08

MIR. Fulkerson is a native Missourlan.
He was educated In the common schools
of the state. at Westminster College, at
the University Of Michigan. and at the
Missouri state University. lie Is "A law
yer of splendid abilities, a man of stcr-
ling integrity and unimpcachablc char
actcr, earnest In his convictions, abreast
with the spirit Of the times. bold and
fearless, yet considcratc and cOnScien-
tious. lie Is In the prime Of life. forty
two years old, splcndidly equipped by ma
ture, education and experience to perform
the difficult duties of the important Of
flee to which he aspircs. II elected. Mr..
Fulkerson will make one Of the greatest
Attorney Generals Of the cOuntry-a it-
ting successor to the present able and
brilliant incumbent. We urge the cleo
ton of Mr.. Fulkcrson because Of his per-
sonal qualifications. hi~ os.f.s~ion.l shil-
WY, MIS- splendid record MS an Official. and
as II public spirited. progressive citizen"
Frank u. Fulkerson was reared on a
Lafayette county farm. where he made
his home continuously until his gradua-
ton from the law department of the
University OF Missouri. In June, 1892. he
entered upon the practice OF his profess
sion In Johnson county, where he served
as City Attorney OF Warrensburg and
Prosecuting Attorney Of Johnson county.
earning for himself the reputation Of be-
ing an energetic. earnest and effective Of
fetal. In 1900 he removed to st, Joseph.
where he has since been engaged In the
practice OF his profession, having, since
1905. been the senior member Of the law
firm OF FulkersOn. Graham Il Smith. He
represented the Fourth District Of Mis-
souri, In the FIFTY Ninth Congress, where
his work was marked by courage. con-
scrvatlsm and faithfulncss to the inter-
ests OF his constituents. lie was a dele
gate from the Fourth Congressional Dis
trict to the 1908 Republican National Con-
v@ention In Chicago. and was unanimously
elected vice chairman of the Missouri
delegation.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08
MANIFOLD DUTIES OF THE Of
FiCE OF JOHN E. SWANGER.

The duties Of Secretary OF State are
many and important. requiring painstaK'
ing attention to clerical details. a COM
prchensive knowledge Of law governing
the many departments Of the State gov
eminent and judicial Interpretation OF
laws involving large and important In
terests Of the State.
The law charges him with the duty Oh
supervising the granting of all charters
to domestic corporations and the licensing
Of all foreign corporations applying to DO
business In this State; the supervision and
examination of all State banks. private
banks and trust companies; makes nm
Chairman and Secretary of the frihtinS
Commission. register of all lands belong
ing to the State; purchasing agent for all
stationery and supplies used by the dif-
ferent State departments; charges him
with the work Of printing and distribu-
ting all Laws and the Journals OF the
General Assembly. and the compilation
and publication Of the Official State
Manual: and he issues all commissions
pardons, communications, acquisitions and
warrants ordered by the Governor; all
licenses for automobiles: registers all
trade marks; receives and complies cleo
ton returns for State and District offices
and certihes the nominations to the diff
ferent counties Of the State; is custodian
OF the Laws and other proceedings OF the
State Legislature: Is a m of the
State Board OF Education with general
supervision over educational affairs OF the
State; IL a member OF the Board OF Per-
manent Seat OF Government which has
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08

The Republican state officials who are
candidates in this campaign. AS members
of the State Board OF Equalization. have
increased the assessments OF the public
$l3l. 142, l52.57 In 1904, to $163 ,12i, SOC rs In
1908. thus adding to the revenues derived
from the taxation Of public service cor
porations nearly half n million dollars
each year. In addition to increasing the
taxable wealth Of the State In this amount
the Board Of Equalization has also cor
rectcd many manifest inequalities In the
assessments Of public service corpora
lions, which existed under Democratic
an "A result OF political influences -Repub-
lican Platform.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08
FRANK B.. FULkERSoN.
Republican Nominee for Attorney General.

The present Attorney General. Herbert
s. IIadley, having accepted the call Of the
people and become the Republican nomi-
nee for Governor, It is a matter Of the
utmost Importance that a man OF a high
order Of intelligence and legal knowledge
and ability be elected to take up the ex-
cellent work which Mr.. Hadley will re-
linquish next January, and meet the re-
quirements Of the great Office OF Attorney
with the courage. zeal and sue
cess which has made IL so potent for tho
public good for the last four years. With
a full realization OF the Importance OF Sc
lccting such II man tn" Republicans in
August nominated Hon. Frank b Fulker-
son OF st, Joseph.
A committee of eminent lawyers. mem
bers OF the bar of st. Joseph. In COM
mending him to the voters of the State.
presented the following brief sketch Of
his life, and some cogent reasons why he
should be nominated and elected.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08

Francis, Washington. Franklin, Crawford,
iron, Reynolds, Carter. Butler. Ripley.
Oregon, Shannon, Dent. Phelps, Pulaski,
Texas. Howell. Ozark. Douglass. Wright,
Lacicdc. Webster, Christian, fancy. Stone,
Green. Lawrence. Barry. Newton, Me
Donald and Audrain.
Hon. Arch ~. Davis, of ChiIlicothc. IL
the Republican nominee for Judge OF the
Kansas city Court Of Appeals. which has
Jurisdiction IN the counties Of Adair, An
drew, Atchison. Barton. Bates, Benton,
Boone. buchanan, Caldwell. Galloway.
Camden, Carroll, Cass. Cedar. Charlton,
Clay, Clinton. cole. Cooper, Dade. DALLAS,
Davicss, DcKalb, Gasconadc, Gentry,
Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Hickory, Holt,
Howard, Jackson. Jasper. Johnson, Lnfay-
cite. Linn, Livingston. Macon Maries
Mercer, Miller, Monit"au, Morgan. Nodn'
way. Usage, Pettis. Platte, Polk, Putnam
Randolph. Ray. 81. Clair, Saline, Schuy-
Ter, Sullivan. Vernon and Worth.
Brief biographical sketches Of the three
judicial nominees. Cox. Reynolds ano
Davis, win be found In this supplement
Although these eminent men are Republi
cans, loyal. true and devoted. they recog
nizc the fact that the judiciary system
must and should be free from partisan
bias, and that nominees for membership
In the high courts should not actively
engage In partisan contests; hence the,
are seeking election In "A digniiied AM
conservative canvass. Those who wisl
to see such able. clean, honorable am
capable men placed on the higher benchc
Of our courts should do their utmost I
bring about their election.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08
y v y y y y y y u " " GM
NOMINEES FOR STATE SENATE.

LIST District-Josiah w. Peck OF
WcstbOro, for reelection.
2nd-Frcd r.. Dickey of Kansas
city.
3rd-Wm BuchOlz OF Kansas city.
9th-JacOh Sands OF Kirksville.
l1th-JOhn s. GatsOn OF Vandalia.
13th-John w. Stigall Of Cairo.
l5th-IIolmcs Hall Of Sedalia.
17th-Lcslic o. Holiday OF Holden.
10th-Wm. II. Booth Of Louisburg,
21st-Ed. +. Regenhardt Of Cape
Girardcau.
23rd-David l.. Dick OF Charleston.
25th-A. H. l.. Gardner Of Clayton.
for reelection.
27th-John w. VOsholl OF Linn.
29th-Charles +. Krone OF st. Louis.
3%1st-Iicnry l.. HOrschler Of st.
Louis.
33rd-Arthur IL. Kammerer OF st.
Louis. for reelection.
" " " MMM " MMW
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08

We favor the enactment OF a law max
ing 1t a criminal offense for railroad com
panles to give determinations or rebates
In charges for the transportation OF
freight. and particularly do W. pledge the
nominees Of the Republican party to the
enactment OF n law making 1t a criminal
offense for railroad companies to give free
passes to persons other than employees and
those engaged In works Of religion or
charity, or the shipment Of live stock
Republican Platform.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08

We favor careful economy In the ex-
penditure Of public funds and condemn
the action of the last Legislature In maxi
Ing appropriations In excess OF the avail
able revenues In excess Of one million
dollars. We pledge the nominees Of the
Republican party. II placed In control.
that they will keep the appropriations
within the estimated revenues. as con-
templated by the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
can Platform.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1908-10-08
" " " " " " " " " "

Notwithstanding the satisfactory
and efficient records that have been
made by the respective State OH
Gals during the last four years, the
people OF Missouri are asked In
this campaign to restore the con-
duct Of state AFFAIRS to that fac
ton OF the Democratic party which
was driven from power In 1904,
when the present Democratic Gov
ernor OF the State charged that
the bribe- giver and the bribe-
taker ''stalked through legislative
halls and went unwhipped Of JUS
tice;' in fact. It was the charge
Of Governor Folk that the State
government had been so conducted
by the men then in control OF the
Democratic party that the "restor-
alton Of the principles Of common
honesty had become the paramount
issue In Missouri politics. Re
publican Platform.