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Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
". c. T. U. AND NO LICENSE
Soothing Syrups and Patent Medicines
 Conaapnned

Soothing Syrups and Patent Medicines
 Condemned.
 Our West Cornwall correspondent sends the following report of w. O. T. U. meeting held in that village last week.
 Our local Union received and enter tained the w c. T, Unions of Litch- field and Fairfield counties last week. The program consisted of an address by Rev. Mir. Smith of New Milford, who spoke on "How women can help secure no license in our temperance work" illustrating from New Milford. He also brought fresh facts as to the gains iu many ways to New Milford from dry town. increased business in every im- portant branch. banks, groceries and every other business that builds ID the town. Mrs. Gordon, one of the Ltch- field county officers spoke in answer to objections against dry town, firing hard facts like marksman. Mrs. Mabie superintendent of work for
 
 paper. She can furnish literature in l9 languages for distribution among our neighboring citizens. The Swedes were the backboned the no license campaign in Worcester. Mass. # Mrs. Dorcas Taylor of Danbury gave a bright talk on medical temperance work. She condemed soothing syrup for infants and also patent medicine cures for everybody. Druggest reports their sales has fallen off by the hundreds, The motto of that department is "Alco- hol must be banished from the medi- cine chest" A lively exchange of facts followed on the bad results from patent medicines for headache until the very thought of seltzer gave one the shudders
 The presiding officer was Mrs Bar mum of Danbury, president of the union, About % ladies were present in this federation of the Unions.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

for grubs or eggs, the little black eyes rarely missing a mouthful of food, Birds even swing head down from the branches that the underside may not escape inspection. Suthatches and brown creepers explore the trunk and with their long. sAarp bills dig many an insect from It's winter quarters. The woodpeckers have a work all their own. The small. downy woodpecker Is a good representative of his family. His bill Is strong and sharp. His tail feathers are stiffened to serve as q brace while he clings upright against the trunk. He cocks his head to one side, and his quick ears hear a borer under the bark. A few blows with the bill and hole Is dug; then lonl tongue barbed at the tip is shot out. and the borer Is speared and snatched from its resting place.
 As insects increase with the coming of warmer weather, birds return from the south to fight them. One watches the cheerful robin hopping over the lawn. He listens an Instant, then pokes hls bill deep into the ground. Up comes his head. and be has cap tured a worm. The flicker. though woodpecker. is m imitator of the robin. He Is fond of ants, and his big bill makes good pick to dig them from their hills. Meadow larks and quails live entirely on Insects found close to the ground. Were these birds strictly protected In the southwest instead of being hunted the boil weevil might not have things quite so much hls own way in the cotton fields.
 The trees when in foliage are full of birds. Small warblers and viroes take care of eggs and little worms. while thrushes, orioles and catbirds attend to those of larger size. The rose breast ed grosbeak earns the right to favor
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

EDITOR OF THE CONN. WESTERN NEWS:
 A residence of three years in a license town prior to my residence here has inn pressed contrasts upon my mind. Some facts of which feel constrained to state publicly through the press if you will grant mo the privilege.
 have been accustomed so sec numer- ous beer and whisky signs glaring at me from places where intoxicants were sold. Open beer pails sometimes carried by boys were common on our streets. Drunkenness and the accompanying vices were prevalent and disgusting. The effect of such a condition upon the family and the church, upon the morals of the community was blighting. The influence upon society and the general effect upou the appearance of the vil- lages was marked. Strangers coming into the place notice this. The influ- ence of such an environment upon the boys of the place was perhaps the most deplorable factor in the situation. They became so accustomed to seelng the things that debase and degrade that many of them saw no harm in them. Someone may say that these conditions are verse than those of the average case. I grant that its outward appear ance at least this may be true. It only goes to emphasize the real character of the k-shop when allowed to operate freely. Throw over the liquor traffic in Canaan the mantel of protection by licensing the evil and the sluices are at once thrown open and moral inunda- ton and destruction begins and boys from our own families will be caught in the flood. w. E. Ridgeway.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
Farm ano
 Garden
USEFUL SONG BIRDS.
Easy to Show They Have an Actual
 Money Value.

Easy to Show They Have an Actual
 Money Value.
 Tn his war against insects mans most valuable ally is the bird. The greater number of birds live on in- sects.' Even those which live on seeds when fully grown are fed on Insects while in the nest. AS young birds grow fast it takes many worm to satisfy their hearty nppetites.
 A feature of the warfare of bird on bug is the system with which 1t is carried on. Nothing Is haphazard, but each species of bird has its own field of work and in many instances certain insects to which it is partial. In win ter, when there seems to be no activi- ty on the part of the insects, one might expect the birds to take rest, but there Is no cessation in the work of those which live on insects found on the bark of trees.
 Watch flock of chickadees. They alight In tree and examine each twig
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

Secretary Wilson of the agricultural department calculates that the wealth of the United States is increasing at the rate of $3, 100000 day from farm pro- ducts alone. Presumably, however. says the Springfield Republican he would have us infer that the permanent wealth of the nation is expanding at the rate indicated. If it were the vacuum in inflated corporation stocks would be filled up in less than year and many more watered issues taken care of Nevertheless, it sounds better to put it that way than to say that the United States is consuming wealth at the rate of 8, ,0O0, ,00O day.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
Fire in Sheffield

Last Thursday afternoon sparks from the locomotive on the N. r. N. H. & H. milk tram set fire to W. D. French's store house in Sheffield and the flames were soon beyond control The build ing contained four carloads of grain, 80 tons. The fro soon communicated to two barns in which there wore four tons of hay. The loss is s45oO with $230O in. surance. MT. French will probably re- build.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

by the way he eats potato bugs. Some birds cannot eat hairy caterpillars, but they are choice delicacy to the cuckoo, which slips quietly through the trees as 1t hunts for them.
 Insects on the wing are not safe. for swallows and swifts in rapid flight skim back and forth over the meadows and without pausing catch many a small gnat The birds called hycatch- CTS also take their prey on wing, but they remain quiet on a perch and only swoop down on insects which come near at hand.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

We believe the facts would bear us out if we made the statement that in every town in Connecticut are found people who are chronic fault finders so far as concerns the conducting of town affairs. At any rate we know this to be the case i'll some towns and we also know that these men rarely attend a town meeting and rarely read a town report but simply wait until this, that or the other thing has been done and then find fault with it. Men who take this pessimistic attitude should take a more active interest i'll town affairs, should attend the town meetings, ex- press their ideas on the various matters which come up for discussion, give the town officers the benefit of these ideas and views and in other ways endeavor to right what is wrong by their assist ance and active participation. Every one of these citizens has good idea rel ative to the conduct of town affairs and if publicly expressed in town meeting it might present the solution of a knotty problem or aid the town officers in de- cidiug some yexatious question. No matter where you live, interest yourself in the affairs of your town. Boost, don't knock.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

In view of the recent shortage ill the accounts of tue tax collector in West Hartford, and, previously, in New town, Watertown, New Britain, and va rious other towns, it is apparent that there is decided laxlty in the manner in which the affairs of some of the Connec- ticut towns are conducted. We're it not so, these things could not occur. New laws are not needed to remedy this con- dition. Complying with existing laws is all that is necessary.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
Farm Notes.

The prosperous farmer is seldom a soil robber.
 The garden should be we'll drained and the soil should be warm if the best results are wanted.
 A well cared for asparagus bed is s permanent feature. and 1t brings a lot of comfort to the one who has 1t.
 There is room for improvement in The roads of the country. It doesn't take much money either.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
PULPIT AND PEW
Happenings of Interest In canaan's
 Religious Circles
PILGRIM CHURCH


 Next Sunday will be Rally Sunday all along the line. Itis hoped that all mem- bers of the church and Congregation will make a special effort to attend the morning service. The Sunday School and the young peoples society will also hold rallies. the latter at 6:15.
 The midweek meetings will begin next Thursday, plans to be announced later. The Woman's Missionary society will meet with Miss Norton Friday afternoon at 2:30.
 The offering next Sunday will be for the Home Missionary Society, supple mentary to the one gwen last Sunday.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

We presume the newspapers will soon be carrying advertisements like this for air ship manufacturers" Buy an airship with or without tonneau. Pay no more carfare. Better than an auto.No hold : ups for exceeding the speed limit. Five dollars down balance fifty cents week. |"
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

members are enthusiastic and the future of the order is bright with promise.
 To Increase Membership.
 Adelbert Blass and Dr. c. E. Corwiu represented the Canaan Court of For esters at meeting of Chief Rangers and FiDancial Secretaries of the various Litchfield County Courts held in Tor rington on Sunday. The meeting was called for the purpose of discussing methods to be employed i'll increasing membership in the order. It was de- cided to hold a country contest which is to close with a large class initiation. Delegates from the various Courts will hold meetings in each of the towns. Aunt Jerusha's Party.
 Five young ladies of Canaan and East Canaan the Misses Belle Lorraine, Jen- nie Ferry. Hattie Manvel, Minta Brad ford and Caroline Brinton were pleas antly entertained by Mrs. Mary Sewart and Miss Della Casey last Wednesday afternoon Sept. 18th at the home of G. W. Cowdrey, i'll East Canaan. At 4:S0 a very dainty tea was served and as a souvenir of the occasion Ms. Stewart presented each with a china cup and saucer filled with her we'll known per pared swest-fag. All were able to at tend except Miss Catherine Roraback. Seeing Things.
 After the completion of the work of jury drawing here Tuesday, Sheriff Huntington assumed the role of guide and offered to show clerk Kilbourn the interesting things in this section of the country. After looking around bit, the sheriff whose preGilection to cattle is we'll known, suggested that they hie themselves to MiIlerton and take in the sights of market day. The clerk was like Barkis, therefore to Millerton they went, devoured one of those good din- ners for which the Millerton hotels are famous, and returned home on one of the early afternoon trains.
 A Reckless Autoist.
 The reckless manner in which an au- tomobile bearing the number C756 has been run through the streets several times of late by a young man, particu- larly at night, has aroused considerable indignation. This machine was oper- ated by Waterbury party, O. F. At wood, who spent few days with the Burpee family at Twin Lakes. The number C756 does not appear in the au- tomobile directory therefore indicating an unlicensed machine but it was pro- bably purchared recently and is, no doubt, duly hcensedgto run but not at such rate of speed and with the care lessness indulged in here. The young man will probably ''get his" unless he turns over new leaf. We are informed that he has already been twice arrested for speeding.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
MiIIerton Mans Accident.

James Diegnan had bad accident the other day. While driving COWS through a swampy, boggy field his left leg was was caught and in his fall was dislocated at the ankle and fractured,-Telegram.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

In these days the man behind the gun tramps many miles over hill and dale, in a day, and returns home at night very weary and with flat game bag. Still he'll tell you that he has had fine sport.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

A California prune farmer hung onto the cordage of balloon and went up 5000 feet because girl dared him to. Soon we may see prunes advertised as a nerve food
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

From all sections come the reports of the revival of business activity. And this shortly before presidential election that is to send the country to the dem- hilton bow VOWS. no matter which side wlns.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

The license question will enter into several of the town meetings in this county next month. In some instances the women are working strenously for the no-license cause.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

''The speed maniac also risks his own life,' says contemporary. But that doesn't atone for the lives sacrificed to his mania.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
SneciaI Fair Train.

The N. Y. N. H. & H. R. R. will run special trains Dot. and 2 leaving Great Burlington for New Milford at 5:50 P. M. making all the stops.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

The proclamations of the goose-bone and corn-husk weather prophets are about due.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
Making Slaves

William Sanford and George Greene have formed partnership and are malz- ing barrel slaves near Clayton. They are making several thousand per day.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

Get in readiness those big pumpkins, squashes turnips etc. Cattle show oc CUTS next week
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
Put away that straw hat.

Exit base ball enter football-not yet but soon-
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

Let us be thankful that this drouth did not come a month sooner.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

AS the nights begin to lengthen, the electric light bills do, too.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

Canaan s remodeled schoolhouse gets many compliments. It deserves them.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

Is this canned oratory being guaranteed under the pure food law?
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

NURSING WANTED--.A competent nurse with 10 years's experience wishes engagements. Best of references. Address Box 252, Ca. naan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

MAPLE Grove Farm for sale. 2l5 acres. good buildings, price sixteen thousand dollars. For particulars inquire Of s. A. Brooker, Coleman Station, Duchess Co, N. r,
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
LOST AND FOUND

LoST---Black, shaggy dog answering to the name Of Rags" Finder please notify Frank Dempsey. Canann.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
CE N IT. w 0 R D ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR SALE

FOR SALE --- T hree hundred bushels of potatoes. Grown on sandy soi. Quality extra. Delivered anywhere in Canaan, loo per bushel. ID. Corners Cannnn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
WANTED

WANTED---Wo oman to do general housework and cooking for family Of two in parsonage at West Cornwall. Rev. c. N. Fitch, West Cornwall,
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

JUST Received now supply of Monographs and Records. They arc just what you want. Call and sec them, !
 G. s. House, Chapinville. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

SIX POST CARDS for five cents
 Canaan Printing Company,
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

onstralor Iunabout it bargain. Also several secondhand cars. N. l.. Jackson, Garfield Garage, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

the scientific optician. will be at Mrs. NJ. A. Halls, Falls Village, Conn.,, Scrt. 2i, 25, %.
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MISCELLANEOUS

FRAMELETS for post cards and small pictures. Canaan Printing Company, HUNDREDS of local view post cards at our
 stationery store. Canaan Printing Co.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

MOUNT Algo Poultry Yards, Kent. Conn., Single comb Waite Legborns. early bullets, cockerels breeding stock. best strain.
 . Mary 4. Hopson.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24
TO LET

lO LEI FOR RENT-Part of my house in this ge Possession given October l.
 s. c. Beckley, Canaan, Conn. TO REST-Two furnished or unfurnished rooms. Inquire of Mrs. John Daly, West Main Street, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1908-09-24

FOR sALE--cider Barrels. II, D. Humphrey
 Canaan.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-11
COMING
HOME TO FIGHT

PORTLAND, Feb. 11.-Word has
been received in Portland by perso-
nal and political friends of Senator
Fulton that he intends to return to
Oregon during the latter days of
March in order to answer the
charges made against him by F. j.
Heney. The news has also been
passed around to a few that as soon
as Senator Fulton arrives on the
scene and begins his task of refuta-
ton Mr.. Heney will bob up" from
San Francisco, and take another fall
out of the senator, either in person
or by a signed statement prepared
by him and sent to the press OF
Portland for publication. Friends
Of Senator Fulton have been urging
that he return to Oregon, contrary
to his previously announced inten-
ton of remaining in Washington
during the campaign.
1t is expected that while here
Fulton viii: make another tour of the
state and present his defense II
person before the voters, thus carry
ing his campaign right up to the
primaries.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-11
Notice for Publication.

Timber Land Act, June 3, 1873.
United States Land Office, Lewiston,
Idaho, February 8, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that In
compliance with the provisions of
the act of congress of June 8, 1873,
entitled IAN act for the sale of tim
Der lands in the States of California,
Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the
public land states by act of August
4, 1892, Henri Lesmayoux of Guide
sac, county of Nez Perez, state of
Idaho, has this day filed in this Of
flee his sworn statement No. 2939,
for the purchase of the Sc Il NE II
section 10; S u NV Il and NE 4
NV Il of section No. 20, in town
ship No. 80 n, range No. 2 w, B.
M, AMI will offer proof to show that
the land sought is more valuable for
its timber or stone than for agricul-
tural purposes, and to establish his
claim to said land before register
and receiver at Lewiston, Idaho, on
Monday, the 9Th day of April, 1908.
He names as witnesses, Jules Ma
lige of Lapwai, Ida; Victoria Ma
| lige of Lapwai, Ida; John Lesma-
youx of Culdesac, Ida; Louis DelsoI
Of Lewiston, Ida.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above-described lands are
requested to file their claims in this
office on or before the 9Th day OF
April, 1908.
r. Fl. BARTLETT, Register.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-11
PICTURES ATTRACT ATTENTION
Lift of Christ in Moving Pictures
Popular With Audience.

The moving pictures showing the
life of the Savior were witnessed by
a large number of people at the
Methodist church last night, and the
strong Endorsement given by those in
attendance has occasioned many in
quiries today indicating that the
building will be crowded for the
last two nights of the production.
The church officials secured the
moving picture attraction for a
engagement beginning
last night, and the splendid indorse-
ment for the first night will insure
liberal patronage tonight and tomor-
row.
Those who have witnessed the
production claim for it the highest
educationa! value, as well as the
most entertaining. The series is
regarded as the greatest exhibition
of modern invention, the mystic
largely dominating throughout the
sacred drama.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-11
THE ROUNDUP COLUMN.
West Tells About the Great Athletes
Who Wind Up as Pinheads.


How different are the things that are
from the things that ought to have
been otherwise! Take, for instance,
the football hero. At college he is the
biggest thing that ever trod the earth.
Small boys shrink in terror as he
passes, and humble shopkeeperS beg
him to come in and run up a bill
But when he leaves college and faces
the world on his merits as a man and
a citizen how often does the roaring
bull of the gridiron become the proud
possessor of a nine dollar job in his
fathers shoe store or mayhap the oc-
cupant of parlor chair while mother
is out in the kitchen cooking ternips
for the boarders!
Then, again, tie roaring bull is often
seen in his after college days as a con
tributor to the scheme of interior dec.
Grafton of high priced cafe, where
he reads aloud to the patrons the re-
suits of the races at New Orleans OF
Oakland and will sit in a game OF
quarter limit" when some ''old col
lege chum" happens in and buys him d
stack Of chips.
Thus and in many other ways doth
the glory Of college hero worship fade
away and remind us brainy and phe
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-11
MARK ARTHUR
iUNDER ARREST
INDIAN MINISTER CHARGED
WITH CRIMINAL LIBEL BY ST.
LAS WHITMAN, ANOTHER
PROMINENT INDIAN

Mark Arthur, the well-known
Nezperee minister, was placed under
arrest today on charge of criminal
libel, the complaining witness being
Hllas Whitman, also prominent in
the affairs of the Nezperce people.
1t is alleged in the complaint that
arthur has circulated charges
against Whitman for the purpose of
inJurlng his standing not only with
the tribe but with white people
with whom he is brought in business
relations.
Inc prosecution is the outgrowth
" the trouble arising in the tribe
over the church control, and it is
stated the action of Arthur has re-
suited in the circulation of a mum
Ser OF petitions seeking his removal
rom the ministry.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-11
Notice for Publication

Timber Land Act, June 8, 1878.
United States Land ONCE, Lewiston,
Idaho, September 26, 1907. V
Notice is hereby given that In
compliance with the provisions Of
the act of congress of June 8, 1878,
entitled IAN act for the sale of TIM
Der lands in the states of California,
Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the
public land states by act of August
4, 1892, Elizabeth s. Benton of Lew
iston, county of Nez Perez, State Of
Idaho, has this day filed in this of
flee her sworn statement No. 1882,
for the purchase of the Sc u NE "
and NE u Sc u of section No. 10
in township No. 32 N, Range No. 4
W.. B. M, and will offer proof to
show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than
for agricultural purposes, and to es-
tablish her claim to said land be-
fore Register and Receiver at Lew
iston, Idaho, on Thursday, the 9Th
day of February, 1908.
She names the following wit.
nesses:
Henry L. Benton, Isaac Des
Champs, Lafayette Mounce. all OF
Forest, Idaho; Guy M>unce Of Lew
iston. idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adj
versely the above-described lands
are requested to file their claims In
this office on or before said 9Th day
of February, 1908.
] T. H. BARTLETT, Register.