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Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16

lev, of Bridgewater; J. Edwin Hunger ford, of New Milford; Scott c. Good. win, of New Hartford; August W. Herring, of Litchfeld, and John Mon. roe. of Kent; deputy wardens: James J. Wiley, of Southbury, New Haven county; George H. Baum, of Kent; w. H. Proper, of Weataug. Canaan post. office); Patrick Bresnahan, of Norfolk: Lewis O. Rhoades of Canaan; William c. Lawson. of Salisbury and Dennis Morris. of Ore Hill. A few of the appointments went into effect the first of the month, but most of them took effect yesterday.
 Narrow Escape in Explosion
 While speeding in their gasoline launch. the "Crackanut," Thursday morning, from the Combination dock, on Lako Washining to the Twin Lakes railroad station, where they were to meet several members of the Pilgrim church Sunday school and take them to Rev. Mir. E. O. Gillette's cottage for lANaaaSt ass ASs bAAANt hAlh AAaAAlNtI Doane, of Canaan, narrowly escaped serious injury in an explosion which doubtless came from leak in the gaso- line pipe. The accident happened when the launch was about one hundred feet from the dock and the boat was gutted by the fire which resulted Mir. Peirce and his daughter jumped into the water and swam ashore. After the fire had spent itself, the boat was lowed ashore, where it was found that the woodwork had been destroyed. However, tho en- zine was unimpaired and it is thought the hull can be made as good as new The Peirces say that they only heard a pro- nounced puff at the time of the aoci. dent, but people who observed the incl. dent from the shore, maintain that there was loud explosion. The Crackanut was one of tho prize winners in the recent regatta at Twin Lakes.
 Additional Canaan news on page 5l
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
A FABLE FROM AESOP

THE PEACOCK s COMPLAINT.
 The Peacock complained to Juno that while everyone laughed at his voice, an insignificant creature like the Nightin- gale had note that delighted every body. Juno. angry at the unreasonable ness of her favorite bird, scolded him thus: "Envious bird that you are, am sure that you have no cause to complain. On your neck shine all the colOrs of the rainbow and your extended tail shows like mass of gems. No living tbeing has every good thing to it's own share. The falcon is endowed with swift ness, the eagle strength, the parrot speech, the raven the gift of augury, and tho nightingale with a melodious note, while you have both size and beauty. Cease, then, to oompl1in, or the gifts you have shall be taktu s".. .
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
I cannot pay my debt
THE SOPHIST

There was one species of human being :in our country who, though he passes for gentlemen, in reality ranks in ,she same base depths with the murderer, thug, thief and drunkard. A man and -yet,not a man; he possesses the form of ,atman but is utterly devoid of manly principle. We refer to the so-called diplomat the shrewd cunning, crafty, hsartless man who uses those with whom he comes in contact only for what he ocan get out of them. He thinks far less of his human tools than the carpenter does of his hammer, the painter of his brush the violinist of his bow. Yes, indeed, for sometimes the hammer, the 5rush, or the bow is consecrated even unto God. Our diplomat, so-called. is essentially consumate sophist and an expert in the art of deceiving and jolly ing. He endeavors to make one believe that he is ones friend, when in reality he would thrust knife in ones back at the slightest opportunity to further his own selfish ends. Selfshness flows in every drop if his blood, exists in his very bones and marrow, permeates his entire makeup. And cowardice is a twin to his selishness,
 The great pity is that he exists ill such large numbers and succeeds in deceiving ninety-nine persons in the average hundred. It is said of this shrewd, willy, cunning, deceitful fellow, He is aA diplomat" But to apply that word to such despicable wretch is an insult to the noble representatives of our diplo- matic service. It is ordinarily said of the honest, whole-souled fellow, the one who will not pat the scoundrel on the back and say, deceitfully, You're all right" the man who will not countsn- aance anything that is wrong or dis Ronest, who has the courage of his convictions and pursues the right as it is given him to see the right. "Why, that 7znan's & bungler." But we would gather be calledsa bungler and exist ou .A crust of bread than be one of those so called diplomats and worth vas fortune. There is placid satisfaction in being "a man."
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Is. 1909
A PRAYER FOR A MOTHERS BIRTHDAY.
 HENRY vANDYKE.

Lord Jesus, Thou hast known A mothers love and tender care: And Thou wilt hear, while for my own Mother most dear I speak this birth
 day prayer. Protect her life, I pray. Who gave the gift of life to me; And may she know, from day to day. The deepening glow of life that comes
 from Thee. As once upon her breast Fearless and we'll content I lay, So let her heart, on Thee at rest, Feel fears depart and troubles fade
 away. 1Hsr every wish fulfill;
 And even if Thou must refuse An anything, let Thy wise will A comfort bring such as kind mothers
 use. 4Ah, hold her by the hand, !. AS once her hand held mine; And though she may not understand Life's winding way, lead her in peace
 divine, I cannot pay my debt For all the love she has given; But Thou, loves, Lord, wilt not forget Her due reward bless her ln earth
 and heaven.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
PULPIT AND PEW

Happenings Of Interest In canaHn's
 Religious Circles
 Christ Church. N There will be the regular order of ser. vices Sunday, of follows; 10:45, morn ing service and sermon, followed by Sunday school; o'clock, evening ser vice and address.
 Owing to the absence of tho rector, Key J. r. Smyth, the services will be in charge of the Rev. Alfred Colds borough, of Bridgeport, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16

We were informed, the other day, that Colonel Roosevelt has added a stork to his collection of trophies of the hunt. What in the world Is the matter with the colonel? The idea, that man who has so long ehampioned the stork and all that that bird stands for should slay onel Gan it be that Teddy has changed his mind on the subject of storks.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
CARD OF THANKS

We sincerely thank our many friends and neighbors for the acts of kindness and sympathy shown us at the time of MT. Charles Fuller's death.
 MRS. CARRIE FULLER
 MRs. CAROLINE RooT Miss LILLIAN RooT.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16

The Kennebec "Journal' recently said, editorially: "The country fair is one of the great educational institutions we have"
 Yes, indeed; but the education, un- fortunately, is not all of valuable and wholesome nature-immoral exhibitions are educational, in their way, but they corrupt the morals of an already weak humanity.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16

According to the statement made by Mrs. William P. Black, of Chicago, a member of the Humane Society, Colonel Roosevelt will, after death, return to earth. However, he will not be the Terrible Teddy that we know, but "his soul will be encased in the body of some small inferior jungle loving animal or, possibly, an insect"
 Wonder what kind of an animal or in- sect Thoedore's soul will dwell in? Let us think minute, let us think.-Ah, we have tiff an animal, he will pro- bably be lion; if an insect, why then one of those persistent ''skeeters.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16

We observe that Professor Giles, of Cambridge, has discovered, in history of China, a veritable taxicab-specifica- tions for vehicle, dated A. D. 265, which was provided with mechanical register-dr beaten once, by hammer, at the end of every mile. This find brings foroibly to our attention the fact that there is much truth in that old say ing, "There's nothing new under the sun ''
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
UNIFORM FOOD LAWS

There can be no doubt but what there is urgent need of uniform national and state pure food laws. Like the tariff, here is a subject in which the people of every part of the country are vitally in- terested but while much fault and dis satisfaction was found throughout the country with the tariff, Americans would all agree on stringent uniform pure food laws, for here is subject of more vital importance. While the tariff effects mans pooketbook, the food question effects his stomach and there fore his very health and life. And thus it is that we may expect that each state in the Union will agree on one set of pure food laws.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16

We always supposed that mosquitoes were of absolutely no use, but from New Jersey, home of the fifty varieties of this dulcet-voiced insect, comes news to the contrary. The Burlington news papers, down there, contain advertise ments which offer good prices for mos quito larvae which, it is said, is in de- mand as food for goldfish. We wanto know, we wanto know.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
LOST AND FOUND

BETWEEN Canaan and Pine Grove camp ground Odd Fellows Past Grand Pin, bearing name N. k. Nickerson. Will finder return same Co NEWS office. Canaanr
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
SPECIAL NOTICE

The management announces that the Wangum will be open all winter for the accommodation of permanent and transient guests. This hotel is con venienty located, steam heated and equipped with every modern con Venience.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16

In the course of an interesting article in Golfers Weekly, A. Radclyffe Dugmore says, of lion whose picture he was trying to obtain in the jungles of Africa, "The ... lion gave 8 frightful roar, and my camera bearer completely collapsed" Wonder if the roar of the king of beasts is really what caused the trouble? Or did MT. Dugmore Jump so quickly that he, him self brought about the crash. Justlike's- not.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
WANTED

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.
 BIRDsEY SOMERs Co.
 Largest Corset Makers in America, Noble Ave. and Burroughs St. Bridgeport, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
MISCELLANEOUS

PRESERVE LABELS-For the plain and easy marking of Preserves, Jellies' Pickles etc In % cents per book ~ 960 labels; by mail, post paid, 80 cents. The Canaan Printing Co., Canaan.
 REAL EsTATE-Farms and village property for sale or rent Farm mortgages negotiated
 J. c. Roraback Canaan. Conn A. K. EATEN, optician of Torrfngton Conn will be at The Canaeld" hotel tho first Mon. day and Tuesday afternoons of each month free,
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
TO LET

ROOMS TO RENT, second and third floor of Canheld Building. Apply to Room on the premises.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16

FERRETS-Bred from best hunting stock
 Prices reasonable. Dick Wilson, Lakeyille, Cts FOUR new Manure Spreaders at less than cost
 if sold before Sept. %, to save expense of nov ing Eugene Marchand, Agent, Norfolk, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16

FOR SALE-Horse, harness, wagon and blankets at a bargain. Weight of team 2sO0 lbs, Will buy or trade for lighter team. Frank Snyder, Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16

FOR SALE House, Barn and two and on e-half acres good land on lower road to East Canaan. Apply to John Banchi, clerk with Bullock & Felten, Canaan.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-15
THIS IS MY GOTH BIRTHDAY,
Henry james.

Henry James, the well-known auth
or. was born in New York, April Is.
1913. In his eleventh year his family
went abroad, and for several years he
attended school in Switzerland and
France. In 1860 he returned to Amer
lea and entered the Harvard law school
When he had finished his studies there
in 1859, he again went to Europe and
has since resided most of the time in
England, with occasional brief visits
TO his home country. Mr.. James has
been contributor to most of the
American magazines, but his celebrity
rests manly upon his novels, which
usually deal with the American as
found abroad. He began as a contribut
or to the magazines while student
at Harvard, but it was not until 1871
that his first book. Watch and Ward"
was published. Since then his pen has
produced more than a score of success
full novels as well as a number of vol
umes of charming essays.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-15
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.


112S-John Montgomerie, the new CO.
lonial governor, arrived in New
York.
l154-The first theater in Philadelphia
was opened.
IS1S-The fort at Mobile was taken po-
session Of by the Americans.
1S21-Joseph E. Brown, twenty fourth
governor of Georgia, born in Pick
ems county, South Carolina.
l865-Abraham Lincoln died. Born Feb.
II. 1909.
1SS8-Matthew Arnold, English poet
and writer, died, Born Dec. "a.
1922
lSS9-Father Damien, the Belgian priest
who devoted his life to work among
South Sea lepers, died at MoIokai
Island. Born in Belgium, Jan. 3.
1910.
lS95-Railroad traffic impeded in Yer
mont and New Hampshire by heavy
floods
l9O3-Ninth annual congress for com
batting alcoholism met at Bremen.
19O4-Andrew Carnegie established a
fund of 100000 for the reward
of those who risk their lives for
others.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-15
THE CREAM OF THE
Morning News

hall as result of revelations concern
ing alleged bribe-taker
Attorneys have a row at the Crabbe
breach of promise hearing and court
fines one of them.
Evidence regarding the release Of Jo-
seph Joyce. paroled prisoner. given at
the hearing of Lieutenant Schlau.
Club women lure smoke inspector to
lecture and put him on the grill.
City Fireman James A. joyce 1Aans
into the limelight as a hero by stopning
a runaway horse attached to a cab in
which were the wife of Vice President
Clarke of the Hibernian Bank and Mrs
G. w. Sheldon.
Attorneys Robert E. CantweI, on
trial on charge of conspiracy to defeat
justice, may escape charge and face a
new one.
Failure of Mayor Buses experts to
ind anything radically wrong in the
city Railway accounting has caused in
quiry as to the mayors motive.
Smiles and speeches of women suf-
fragists prove irresistible and win their
CT Spi ing IelO, Wnen the
Billings bill is favorably reported from
Senator Breidts committee.
Roger c. Sullivan appears before leg
lslative committee at Springfield in the
role of civil service reformer
Unqualified Endorsement is given the
commission form of municipal govern
ment by the committee of the Illinois
legislature which made a trip of in
spection to Texas cities.
Mrs. Matthew T. Scott of Blooming
ton, ILL.,, reaches Washington and
plunges into her campaign for the
presidency of the D. A. r.
Democrats in the senate unanimously
declare for income tax in tariff bill.
Victory of mutinous Turkish troops
Is complete new ministry is formed and
order is being restored.
Ground at 100 Washington street is
purchased by Adolph ]. Lichstern
Anticipated reaction in wall street
stocks fails to materialize and prices
are generally strong
Directors of Corn Products company
vote to issue S1o,OOOOOO bonds.
Wheat continues its record breaking
upward progress; May corn given ap-
of bullish muscle; provisions
hrmer; live stock lower
Meeting of Western Union of Under
writer's at Philadelphia discusses recent
state legislation and many reforms are
recommended.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-15
ALL HAIL BASE BALL.

base ball has auspciousy from now
on all the enthusiasts call
clover 80 -o IL
1t is great thiskeepng baseball watching the nrogress If
TINS ana that team extong this brayng anxiety
"souhpaws of Charley borso ana
losing sleep over another catches init"
Baseball writer's
the English will
0y them as they search for players and the games
On the street in the at the sumner b
until the chill winds blow be
shape conversation and
% see one or two big after
But Is healthy
through
wise get Anything that is conducive the
country. 0 ~ INC
All hail
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-15
LOOKING ON The SUNNY SIDE or LIFE
a Promising Three-Year-oId.

The country farmer and his wife,
happening to be in Cambridge on bust
ness, spent the afternoon watching the
seniors play their annual match.
Betsy" he whispered. Jest you look
at that fellow twirling his hat"
What about him, Briggs?" asked
his wife.
He be full six feet tall, hain't hep"
Aye, an bit over. I should say"
Weighs about sixteen stone?"
''Ye're not far out"
Well" muttered Briggs, meditative-
~ football do develop en-. that's sar-
tin"
Yes" said Mrs. Briggs. approvingIy.
hes rare well-set-up young chap"
Chap" echoed Farmer Briggs. Bet
sy, / jest heard a Teller say as that
chaps in his third year. Talk about
oatmeal porridge. Why, it Amt in it
VII football Tit Bits.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-15
BENEFIT BALL A WORTHY ONE.
All hail baseball!

The object OF the benefit Nelson Dee If
East Chicago last night part of the life Of
the deceased
DEATH had been devoted indefatge and
gallant the
chicago
to East Chicago his
had not been
HIS courage in
has seldom had its Chicago The family
which VIII benefit by the widow and o
children The Carpenters union which member had
already the family altogether the latter
will find itself in the the future
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-15
Heart to Heart
Talks.
By EDWIN A. NYE.
is WOMAN OLD AT FORTY7
BY EDWIN A. NYE.
Outright, 1909, By American Press
Association.

a Ch1cago young woman's club has
drawn the line Of membership at forty
years Of age. When a member crosses
that line she becomes an honorary
member only.
Is a woman old at forty?
These Chicago women have partly
answered that question. They fought
valiantly against being declared old,
but they were outvoted.
Whether or not a woman is old at
forty depends.
1t depends upon the woman. Some
are old at thirty, others are young at
fifty. It is not true that woman is
"as old as she looks" for some mature
danes, by ways that are cute and
tricks that are wise, make themselves
look like girls
A bright old lady of seventy was
asked her age. She promptly replied.
"Thirty-fve." Afterward she added.
"The house I live in is older than
that"
Age is a thing of the spirit, not of
the flesh. To renew the spirit is to
renew the youth Loss of spirit is
loss of life. Old age is loss Of spirit.
That woman who has lost the zest
OF life, whose youthful spirit has been
dulled, is old, whatever her years.
At forty a woman should be at her
best She has learned by actual expe-
rience the things of life that are worth
while.
Ii a woman ever learns the philoso-
ply of life she has learned it at forty.
She has discovered the difference be-
tween the real and the artificial. and
only the real engages her attention.
The woman of forty has found that
certain things are bound to happen
and that she cannot help their happen
ing. And if she has learned wisdom
she has made up her mind to take
things as they come.
The woman Of forty should learn to
look for the best of life. If she looks
for the best she will find it. If she
looks for the worst she will find that
and grow old grieving about 1t.
The woman who is determined TO
Keep the fine edge of youthful en-
deavor and the fine flush Of youthful
enthusiasm will do it. She may be
fifty or sixty or seventy years of age.
but gray haired, youthful optimist.
No, woman is not old at fortv--
unless she tries to be.
And the recipe for youthfulness is
not dress, nor stays, nor cosmetics. nor
Wrinkle eradicators. It goes deeper.
She keeps young in soul.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-04-15
UP AND DOWN IN INDIANA

| hISTORIC BUILDINGS IN DANGER.
Historic buildings in Evansville of
the days of Robert Dale Owen and the
New Harmony settlement were en-
dangered today when fire broke out in
the business section of New Harmony
and caused about $4,000 damage be-
fore it was checked.
TAKES ACID FOR MEDICINE.
Peter Signs, aged 60, of North Man
chester, wealthy and prominent as a
business man, swallowed carbolic acid
this evening, installing it for medicine.
Medical aid was quickly summoned, but
there is little hope of recovery
ORGANIZE OPTION LEAGUE.
Chairman Vawter of the dry" forces
in Lafayette late Tuesday afternoon an
nounced the organization of the Tip
pecanoe County Option league and his
aids comprise some of the best-known
citizens who will devote much time to
the campaign. The .drys1 are plan
ming an active fight and have secured
the opera house for their first mass
meeting next Sunday morning.
FIND MO0NSHINE "OLEO" PLANT
Following Investigations extending
more than a month, United States Sc
cret service men have uncovered a
"moonshine" oleo margarine plant at
South Bend which. it is alleged, in the
last thirteen months has defrauded the
government out of $4,000 in taxes The
government agents confscated $500
bogus butter, several hundred dollars
worth of moids chemicals for coloring
"oleo" and arrested three of the al
legged owners. who have been held to
the Federal Court under bonds of $4,-
600 each
BEVERIDGE WILL WAIT.
Indiana applicants for federal of
hcers would do we'll to possess their
souls in patience. Senator Beveridge,
according to a Washington dispatch,
will not give consideration to such mat
tiers, except necessary, until after the
adjournment of the special session of
congress.
CIGARETTE CRUSADE ON.
The Juvenile courts crusade against
the sale of cigarettes and tobacco to
boys is on. the first case to take the
attention of the officers of the court be-
ing that Ralph Collins, IA years old a
West indianapolis boy. whose case
prompted Judge Stubs yesterday to
declare that the sales of tobacco to
the boys would stop if the court had
to send all the merchants in West In
dianapolis to the workhouse
CAR BUSINESS INCREASES
The Indiana Car Exchange bureau
handled last month 98,475 loaded cars
in the Indiana territory which the as