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Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
HOME AGAIN HENRY VAN DYKE

Oh, it's home again. and home again,
 America for me My heart is turning home again to Gods
 countrie, To the land of youth and freedom, be-
 yond the ocean bars, Where the air is full of sunshine and the flag is full of stars. It is good to see the Old World, and
 travel up and down Among the famous countries and the
 cities of renown, To admire the crumbly castles, and the
 monuments and kings; But soon or late you have enough of an
 tiquated things.
 So it's home again, and home again,
 etc, Oh, London is a mans town, there's
 power in the air; And Paris is @ woman's town, with
 flowers in her hair; Andsit's sweet to loaf in Venice, and it's great to study Rome; But when it comes to living, there is uo
 place like home.
 So it's home again, and home again,
 etc. I like the German fir-woods, in green
 battalions drilled; I like the gardens of Versailles with
 flashing fountains filled; But, oh, to take your hand, my dear,
 and ramble for day In the friendly western woodland where
 Nature has her way So it's home again, and home again,
 eto. E." Oh, Europe is a fine place, yet something
 seems to lack, The past is too much with her, and the
 people looking back; But life is in the present, and the future
 must be free; We love our land for what she is, and
 what she is to be. So it's home again, and home again,
 America for me! My heart is turning home again to Gods
 Gountrie, To the blessed land of Room Enough,
 beyond the ocean bars, Where the air is full of sunshine and the flag is full of stars.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07

believe that the vast majority of month lies are absolutely worthless and even harmful, in that they tend to divert readers from good literature. Person ally, unless we feel the necessity of reading timely or specially valuable article, the table of contents is about as far as we go into the many leading monthly magazines of the country.
 We'll, to swing back to our favorlte van Dyke: In the local library are to be found several volumes by this man. If you are unacquainted with him, just ask the librarian to point out his works to you. Then pick up the first one you come to-it will not matter what the title-and take. it home with you. Ii you possess the least drop of poetical blood, you will become infatuated with the writer and not rest content until you read all of his books that you can get hold of.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
AWRITER: AND,READINe

At the top of the editorial columns we to-day print gem from the pen of Henry van Dyke. MT. van Dyke is one of the greatest writers in the world. He is finished weaver of words, perfect master of English; and besides, poet of rare ability and quality. The works of many eminent authors reveal masters of English of men of purity of thought; but not all such are poets. The late John Fisze was unsurpassed as writer, but he was not poet; and interesting and edifying as are his works, they do not possess the singing charm of van Dykes compositions Although Henry van Dyke has for years been an exten- sive traveller, his contact with the world has not contaminated him in the least his writings of to-day are just as pure and wholesome as were those he gave to the world many years ago.
 It is @ great gift-that of poesy. Truly Is it heaven given. Some people are poets, but cannot express themselves in language. They get more out of poeti- cal works than others less susceptible to the Muse of Song. We are not all poets, but every normal person can derive much benefit from reading the poets. We can all cultivate taste for the pur- est and best ill literature and the result cannot be otherwise than beneficial and stimulating to the mind. The great trouble with the American people is that they do not wisely select their read
 ing. We should select our books with the utmost care; we should read only the compositions of the 1naster minds of the past and the best modern authors. There is such vast volume of the best literature that, to read it properly, we cannot, ill lifetime, begin to exhaust the supply. Why, then, fritter our time away on trash? The extensive cir
 culations of the monthlies in America prove that they are widely and largely read. But we could all get along very we'll, in fact, better, without them. The people of the United States have gotten ill the habit of reading them, however; and in so doing, they waste much valu- able time and acquire such an acute taste for superficial and light reading that they eventually become unable to concentrate their minds on literary works of solid worth and excellence. Don't misunderstood us. We don't mean that all monthlieS are worthless; there are some very excellent ones magazines (which fill useful niche in tn. lives of men and women; Uug we do
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
OPPORTUNITY

There are some young men who would have us believe there is no opportunity in this country today. To such it is needless to cite the rise of the late Gov ernor Johnson, from poor boy. AS a matter of fact, the young man who says there is no opportunity to-day is not made of the right stuff-He is not look ing for opportunity and from h1s view point there is no opportunity. He is right, but only in degree-there is no opportunity-tor him.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
THE AFFINITY MAN"
honor woman more.

The friends of Ferdinand Pinney Earle, artist, who has had two "soul mates" believe that he has sailed for Paris, under an assumed name. It would be thoroughly good thing if he would never again let the world hear from him. A few of his miserable type have so abused and misapplied the word, affinity" that we now loathe it, even when we hear or see it applied advisedly. In fact, we feel like expunging the word from our vocabularies. Permit us to grind out little doggerel in this con- nection:
 May men and women always love
 And may soul-mates ever be;
 But may F. P, Earle never find
 Any other affinity.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
THETARIFF BOARD

Will the new tariff board aid the president and the country? The ques tion is occupying the minds of many. While all the three members of the board can do is to ascertain whether the foreign nations are discriminating against the United States, and secure information calculated to enlighten the president on the tariff, MT. Taft can make use of this inside information. And we believe that he will do so. More: We believe he will see to It that the board does it's work thoroughly and well, digging down to the very bottom of things; and that he will do all within his power to bring about sane and sat isfactory tariff. Just keep your eye on big President Taft. He promises to give the country one of the best admin istrations it has ever had.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
POINTERS

Benjamin, at Winsted, has something to say About the 1910 Maxwell Q-price $850 to Sl0O0.
 See Vosburgh's straight talk, |" in his adv. this week,
 G. l.. Parsons & Sons are displaying n fine assortment of SorUsis petticoats for fall.
 E. P. Hunt & Company of Great Bar rington are having a magnificent sale of new dress goods, See their adv.
 Leo Werner, the Railroad street mer- chant, says he can olothe anybody. See adv.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
PULPIT AND PEW
Christ Church.

Rev. P. J. Symth, rector. lo:45 o'clock, morning worship and sermon, followed by Sunday school: o'clock, evening service and address.
 Pilgrim Church
 Rev. k. U. Gillette, pastor l0:s0 o'clock, morning worship and sermon; Sunday school, immediately following; 6:45 p. m., meeting of the Young Peoples Society.
 The Women's Missionary society will have its first meeting of the season at the home of Miss Jane Norton Friday afternoon. The meetings will hereafter come every other week.
 The annual foreign missionary offer ing will be received Sunday morning.
 Methodist Church.
 Key. Harry Cornford, pastor. Preach ing, at 1o;30 o'clock in the morning; Sunday school, at l2, noon; Epworth League meeting from 6:80 to 7:30; followed by evening worship and ser mon. The pastor will preach.
 St. Joseph's Church.
 Sacrifice of the Mass at II o'clock Sunday morning, Rev. Father Bannon, celebrant.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
CARD OF THANKS

There are hours that come into the lives of some. when every impulse of the heart is buried under its weight of sorrow. We stand there to-day; yet we would fain give expression to the grati- tude that wells up from tho dop6hs of our hearts as we remember the kindness of those who have done so much to com fort our precious dead and to brighten for us a starless sky.
 FRANK DEMPSEY, SR., AND FAMILY.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
HONoRING WO MAN

The Postmaster General has been ap- pealed to by well-known Daughters of the American Revolution, who make the request that the head of Martha Wash ington be restored to some stamp of the present series. The request should be granted. by all means. The immortal Father of His Country" was the better for having had such noble wife. She, more than any other person or persons, more than anything else, inspired him during the critical periods of his life such as the crisis at Trenton and the winter at Valley Forge. We have 8 habit in this country of giving little or no credit and honor to women. True men have always given them proper credit and honor. Justinian, the Roman Emperor confessed that his laws were the suggestions of his wife, Theodora; the immortal DeToqueville said: "Of all the blessings which God has given to me, the greatest of all is for my eyes to have lighted on Maria Motley" Said Tom Hood: "I never was anything till I knew her." And let us quote Martin Luther: II would not exchange my poverty with her for all the riches of a Croesus without her."
 Let us honor woman more.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
LEGAL NOTICES
IOIsTRIoT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate

hISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate ip Court September 24, 1909.
 Estate of Charles II. Fuller late of North Canaan in said District deceased
 The Court of Probate for the district of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly uttested, within said time, will be debarrod recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 GEORGE s. FULLER, Administrator, Canaan, Conn. s.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
BIBLE PICTURES TO BE SHOWN

Stereopticon views of the beautiful and far-famed pictures on the life of Christ, by Tissot, and other noted artists, together with illustrated songs and readings, will be given in town hall on the evenings of Tuesday, Wednes- day and Thursday, October I2, l3 and I4th. The Admission will be 26cts for adults and I5cts tor children l2 years of age and under.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07

the groom, and several from Canaan at- tended the wedding. The newly mar ried couple were the recipients of many handsome presents.
 [Canaan News Continued on Page 6.l
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
"PHONOGRAPH s"

We see that photographs have been suppressed in certain section of St. Petersburg, Russia. The mandate only mentions mechanical contrivances, and is, therefore, faulty. There are. doubt less, in Russias capital, just as there are in Canaan and in every other place, human phonographs-folk who talk to you till your ear aches, Now, if we were drawing up or dictatIng an order expressing talking machines, we should also include such.
 Are the sufragettes active? Well, now just little. Why, only the other day one predicted that the United States will have a woman president within twenty years. Say, what if we had a woman chief magistrate and what if the members of Congress were females We'd have some lively sessions, all right, all right, wouldn't we?
 If Mars is inhabited, wonder what sort of beings they are over there? Won der what kinds of governments they have? We hope that they are freer from graft than we of this sordid old world.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07

The Epworth League will serve a Harvest Supper at the M. 6. Church Parlors Tuesday evening, October l2, from 5:3O to 9. Price. 25 cents.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
SPECIAL NOTICES

Opening of Prof. McDonald's danc- ing school. Town Hall, Friday evening, Oct. I6.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
The To Pay

ne. ray Each year when the annual town meet
 ing is called There always are problems to be over
 hauled,
 With fire in their eyes, to stand for their
 right,
 The voters come out in body to fight. With wrangles and arguments all have
 their say,
 lis free-for-all fight. and the. -. to
 pay.
 This poor little towns in a terrible fix, It's in debt forty-four thousand, three
 thirty-six, Some people say the state roads are to
 blame,
 Others think without them 'twould be
 just the same, However they voted state roads down to
 stay,
 To cut down expense, and the. -. to pay.
 The meeting last Monday, on October 4, Was not very different from those held
 before,
 1t finally blew out with its usual blow, With not much accomplished, so far as we know;
 Some matters were left for the selectmen
 to say,
 So doubtless there will be some " to
 pay. This year at the caucus the scrapping
 began,
 When Smith and Reel both looked for
 first selectman, On voting day this is what really
 occurred
 lis Hardenbergh first, Reel second, Smith third. And License! by only one vote, they say, So the towns gone to-well, thsre's
 the . to pay. NoTE-For the benefit of those who may allow their imag1nations to supply the wrong word for the above dots we would suggest that they try "taxes." ;" Dr. Ross has moved his barn back several feet James T. Lew, of Norfolk, was in town Tuesday.
 Mrs. Francis Peet is visiting with her son George ill Hartford.
 Several Canaan people attended the Danbury fair this week.
 Augustus Curtiss, of Norfolk, was in Canaan day before yesterday.
 Mrs. Mary Baxter. of Westfield, Mass, was recent guest of friends in town. Miss Sadie Hogan, of Lenox, Mass, was a guess of Miss Ellen Kane oyer Sunday.
 Miss Bessie Argall, of Lakeyille, spent several days recently with her brother, W. J. Argall.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Warner are visiting Mrs. Warmers sister in Niantic | for two weeks.
 A harvest supper will be served in the M. E. Church parlors next Tuesday, from 5:3O to 9.
 Miss Margaret Hanlon gave the first lessons in stenography and typewriting at the local school this week.
 Miss Ella Langs, of Waltham, Mass. will remain a guest of her father, Mar tin Langs. for about week longer.
 Miss M E. Sabin, of Sharon, spent last week with friends here, returning Sun day. Miss J. L. Howes, returned with her
 Proprietor Frank A. Baker, of the Garfield Inn, accompanied Harry Clark, of Millerton, on an auto trip to Winsted Tuesday.
 Mrs. Rev. E. 0. Gillette and little daughter, "Polly" returned Monday from a two weeks visit at her old home in Talcottville.
 Mrs. Ida E. W. Davis, of Collinsville, Grand Matron of the Order of the East ern Star. will pay the local Masonic lodge visit tonight.
 H. s. Whitford and Samuel Stodden left Wednesday morning for a couple days trip to New York city. They will take in wagon show while there.
 "Ed'' Perkins, who says that he is not so black as he has been painted, called at THE NEWS office the other day and displayed pair of wooden bit braces which he claims to be one hundred and fifty years of age.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
MISCELLANEOUS

PRESERVE LABEI.S-For the plain and easy marking of Preserves, Jelhes, Pickles, etc. In book form, gummed, printed and perforated. 25 cents per book of 360 labels; by mail post paid, 80 cents, The Canaan Printing O., Canaan,
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07

A. R. pATTEN, optican, will be at The Canfied hotel October fl and 12 Offce hours 2 to pm. REAL, ESTATE-Farms and village property for sale or rent. Farm mortgages negotiated
 J. c. RorabaClk, Canaan, Conn prepared to teach n class in Graham Standard Photography at Falls Village this winter. Miles l.. BlOdgett PEABODY, Optometrist and Scientific Optican will be at Mrs. M. A, Halls $, Falls Village, Oct 1s 19 20 and at Maple Shade, Salisbury, Oct 20 and 2l
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
WANTED

WANTED-People to know that I'm still in the carpet and housecleaning business. Modern Vacuum Cleaner method. Mattress cleaning, upholstering, etc. F. A. Coons, Canaan, EXPERIENCED Corset operators on Lap Seam ing Telling, Stripping, Scanning, etc, Work all the year at highest wages, Learners taken and paid while learning. Comfortable board ing places near the factory,
 BRDsEY SoMERs Co,
 Largest Corset Makers in America, Noble Ave. and Burroughs St Bridgeport, Conn wANTED-Party with portable saw min, to saw lumber on shares. Address, appointing inter view, LII. l.. Philips, Falls Village Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
LET

ROOMS TO RENT, second and third floor of
 premises.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07
CE NT- w 0 R D ADVERTISEMENTS
 MINIMUM CHARGE, 25 CENTS
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-House, Barn and two and one-hAm acres good land on lower road to East Canaan. Apply to John Bianchi, clerk with Bullock X Felten. Canaan.
 FOR SALE-My house and lot on Barlow Street
 Patrick Commons, Canaan. OLD NEwSPAPERS-We have them in pack ages of fifty for 10 cents and twenty-five for five cents. The Canaan Printing Co. Canaan. FERRETS-Bred from best hunting stock. Prices reasonable. Dick Wilson, LalSeYille, Ct
  CARPENTERS PENCILS-We have just re- ceived the most complete assortment ever shown in Canaan. All kinds at cents each.
 The Canaan Printing Go. APPLES FOR SALF-A few bushels of Hurlburt Stripe Hubbardson's Nonesuch, Baldwin, Schwarz, Winter Famuse lSnowD. Black Gilly- flower and King $, c. Becliley, Canaan, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1909-10-07

Canaan Man Weeds
 Rev. E. o. Gillette assisted the Rev. MT. Snyder, of Sheffield, Mass. yester- day afternoon at the marriage of J. E. Lorraine, Jr., of Canaan, to Miss Carrie Louise Smith, daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Mallory Smith, of that place. The bride is a young lady of many graces of mind and person, who is capable of fill ing the home she will adorn with hap piness and will prove to be truly help mate and companion by the husband she has chosen to honor with her hand. The groom is from one of our best families, and by those who know him in this city, he is considered one of the substantial and coming young men of the county, who will make his mark as a worthy son of honorable parents. The congra- tulations on the happy event are nume- rous and this paper is greatly pleased on this occation to add its hearty good wishes to those being so freely extended. MT. and Mrs. Lorraine, the parents of
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-29

taking the matter under adVisement
before passing judgment. The clemen-
CIV OF the court was asked, the city
attorney not resisting the appeal.
According to the complaint iiled In
court. and the testimony on hand. l..
c. Barnes had some fun at the oaks
I'm Ogden canyon November 26. and he
was charged with disturbing the
peace. The defendant pleaded guilty
to the charge this morning. He was
sentenced TO pay a fine OF S5 or go
to the city jail for a period OF five
DAYS.
A complaint charging Hopper Phil
lips with highway robbery was filed
this morning. The preliminary hear
ing will be held tomorrow morning.
Phillips is the negro who. Saturday
afternoon. grabbed purse contain
inc money from the inside oveTcoat
pocket OF a Mr.. French and ran away
with IL. He was afterwards caught Oy
citizens. who held the fellow until
the officers arrived TO place him un-
der arrest He was placed under a
s5Oa bond for his appearance for 4
hearing
Charles Riley. Charles jennings and
James Riley. charged with second de-
gree burglary. were held under $500
bonds. each. TO await tho action OF the
committing magistrate. II Is alleged
that these men broke into boXcar
November 10. and stole from 1t ten
pairs OF shoes. valued at $50.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-29

at points In Wyoming extremely cold
weather is prevailing. Al Evanston
and Green River the thermometer
registered at zero last night and early
this morning. Other points on the
line reported an unusually cold wave
There is very title snow on the
ground.
Buy your Approved" garments at
the Utah Knitting Co. They make
them. Sale now on. 302 25th St
Mrs. Joseph Wright has returned
from a few months visit to southern
California.
Gillette Coal Co. 1913 West 27th.
Both phones 107.
Working on tho CansI-A force Of
about twenty men and teams began
work this morning on the Davis &
Weber Counties canal. four miles this
side of the head. Sufficient grading
will be done by Wednesday 10 permit
the concrete men TO begin work
Kemmerer Coal guaranteed the best
Sold only by NJ. L. Jones Coal Co. Ind
40. Bell 49eK.
Red Cross Stamps-Thc Red Cross
Christmas stamp. doubtless the most
prominent actor In the holiday ac-
tivities of the United States today.
traces It's ancestry back 20 Boston,
where stamps. or "stickers' were first
sold in this country TO raise money
for philanthropic purposes. In 1862.
the United States sanitary commits
sion conducted great fair. or bazaar,
and used the money raised e. care
for the sick and wounded soldiers
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-29
NEGRO W HO
ROBBIE D A
TRAVELLER
IN POLICE COURT THIS MORNING
AND HELD FOR HEARING.
Case Again chss. craigbaUr1, Charged
With Conducting Gambling House,
is Set For Friday.

In the criminal division OF the Nh
nicipal court this morning b. Owen.
charged with yagrancy. was discharG-
ed and a gentle reminder given him
by the court that II would be we'll for
him TO seek employment or leave the
city.
John Jones was arraIened on the
charge OF resisting an officer He
pleaded guilty and was fined 50
Ross Pclline. under the charge or
selling tobacco 10 minors. did not ap-
pear In court and his bond for SO was
declared forfeited The court stat
ed. though. that there might possibly
bc some understanding between the
defendant and the attorney who had
previously been retained IN the case.
and in which vent the ruling Of the
court forfeitinG the bond would be
resciuded and the case be taken up
for trial
Charles Cralgbsum. charged with
conducting gambling houSe, was
represented In court By legal counsel.
The reading OF the complaint was
waived. a plea of not guilty entered.
aud the case set for hearing next Fri
day morning December 3.
Tho bail OF G. f Cromp,on amount
Ing 10 $40. was declared forfeited the
defendant not appearing for trial.
Champion WAS charged with disturb
Ing the peace.
4. J. Chapple was sentenced TO pay
fine CT IS. or serve five days In the
city 1all for disturbing the peace.
{. n Stone, by his attorney, plead
cd guilty To drunkenness. the cnnrt
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-29

same before teh noon hour. Tho
building was too cold without heat
for the employees 10 work i'm. Many
OF the men. however remained In
the building and buckled down to the
task OF arranging thing" and locat-
ing themselves in their proper quar-
ters
The splash OF the painters brush
and the din OF the saw and hammer
were plainly heard in the different
parts OF the building Tho interior
OF the structure is not yet completed.
but as the forester put Il, we arc
here Just the same"
The work that remains 20 be done
is that OF putting tho finishing
touches here and there. The stair
ways are not vet finished and con-
siderable painting has to be done.
The employees. though. are pleased
10 get into the new home. even
though they have 10 put up with a
little Inconvenience for few days
Three large dray wagons were kept
on the 60 all day Yesterday 10 make
the move, but It was all accomplished
before nightfall