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Connecticut western news., 1909-08-26

Local interest in the milk question is still keen and the article by Professor Charles s. Phelps, printed in another column of this issue, will be read with considerable interest by the farmers throughout this vicinity. MT. Phelps is an agriculturist of experience and ability. Under the conditions which exist to-day, the farmer is receiving practically nothing for his milk. Salvation seems to lie in the manufaot- ure of fancy cheeses. There is good market right here in the East for the better grades of cheeses and farmers would do we'll to give this matter their serious consideration. Further con tributions in this connection will be welcomed by THE NEWS.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-26

While eighty miles off the Louisiana coast, recently, the crew and passengers on board the Mallory limo steamer Den yer were nearly driven frantic by mos quitoes. The captain declared that these insects had never before been encoun- tered at a greater distance than five miles from land. We have an extensive acquaintance with the mosquitoes of this country; and we feel positive that the only species of this sword billed singing bird that could have performed such a stunt is the New Jersey variety. Bet that swarm came from Toms River.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-26
LOST AND FOUND

LOST-Thursday morning last Scotch Collie dog, months old, Color sable with white markings. Wore collar with tag numbered s633 Five dollars reward Henry L Phillips, Undermountain Road, South Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-26

We see by one of the New York pubic
 prints that a pretty girl" held up several trolley cars for twenty minutes while the conductor labored to close to work readily. She must have been an exceedingly pretty girl, if the pace killers of Manhattan stood for such a loss of time. Bet she was from Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-26

A. k. EATEN, optician ef Torrington, Conn.
 will be at "The Canhed" hotel the first Mon-
 If unable to call send postal. Consultation
 free
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-26

REAL ESTATE-Farms and village property for sale on rent. Farm mortgages negotiated
 J. c. Roraback, Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-26
MISCELLANEOUS

PRESERVE LABELS-For the plain and easy marking of Preserves, Jellies. Pickles etc In book form, gummed, printed and perforated. 25 cents per book of 360 labels. by mail, post paid, 30 cents, The Canaan Printing Co. Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1909-08-26
.* CANAAN .s

MANUFACTURERS LOCATIONS OPEN CORRESPONDENCE WITH BOARD TRADE
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
LAW NOT NEEDED HERE.
Prohibition In Washington Would
Be Only Farce and Humbuz.

Fr0En the Fhlla1e.ulla Bulletin
The vote OF Il to By which a
committee Of the House Of Representa-
tives has Just rejected a measure abso-
lCteIy prohibiting the sale of AL aIco-
holic beverages in the District Of Co
lumbia is an emphatic rebuff 10 the
forces which have perslstently urged
this legislation.
The Federal district now has law
under which the multiplication OF sa-
looms has been Checked by fairly high
licenses. while the restrictive features
Of this statute. IL honestly enforced.
should insure order and decency III places
Of public refreshment II Il IS desirable
10 place the license fees still higher, thus
cutting down the number of open bars
and making il easier 10 exercise more
vIgiIant supervision over them. such ae-
ton would be entirely legitimate.
The imposition OF a severe curb on the
liquor traffic, however. is essentially DIFF
ferent from an attempt 20 apply iron-clsd
prohibition % the city of Washington and
Its enviro1s. The people there have made
no demand for such drastic measures,
practically al the pressure in their be
half having come from outside sources
Under such conditions prOhibiJOTy enact
ments would be altogether likely 10 prove
a farce and a humbug
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
why Cleveland STAYED At Hom.

The story Of why Grover Cleveland did
not go 10 war is told by George F. Par
ker, in McClure's Magazine. Mr.. Cleve-
land, who had been criticised for his
order for the return Of the battle flags
taken during the civil war, said to Mr..
Parker:
See how 1 am misjUdged It is charged
in the press that I had no sympathy
with the Union armies When the war
came there were three men Of fighting
age in our family. We were poor. and
mother and sisters depended on Us for
support We held a family council and
decided that two Of Us should enlist in
the Union army, and the third stay home
for the support OF the family. We de-
cided It by drawing cuts. The two lone
and one short pieces Of paper were put
BY mother IN the leaves Of the old family
Bible She held Il while We drew. Ny
two brothers drew the long slips, and at
once enlisted, and I abided my duty to
the helpless women Later on I was
drafted and borrowed 8 900 10 hire a sub
stttUte. and It took years Of hard work
to repay that loan So. Of three men Of
fighting age, our family furnished three
recruits for the Union army, and I would
have been a monster II had had no SYM
pathy with that cause for which nv
brothers were fighting. md for which
had sacrificed
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
The Conservation Commission

Conservation OF natural resources by
the conscious and concerted action OF
national and State authorities, probably
the most brilliant piece Of constructive
craftsmanship Initiated by the Roosevelt
administration, is knocking az the doors
OF Congress for official recognition The
President asks that the Conservation
Commission be IegaIized, and that a fund
be provided for its maintenance and the
continuance Of It's work. hitherto con-
Quoted at private expense. The sum
needed IS S50,e19. less than one-tenth the
amount added 10 the national expenditure
by the private pension bills enacted al
the first session Of this Congress as q
perquisite Of membership in either House.
Let the thoughtful citizen judge whether
the Roosevelt policy Of conservation Is
less worthy OF consideration and Of a
moderate tax on the public Treasury than
the Congressional policy Of grinding out
private pension bills 70 help out the
folks in my district The one IS 2
national policy and the other parochiaI.
and the difference between the Two illus
trates the Numerically opposite angles
OF the Executive and the Congressional
viewpoints.
In his message Of transmittaI. 8Ir
Roosevelt refers 70 the Conservation
Commissions report as 'In q peculiar
sense representative Of the whole nation
and al its parts" II this IS true. will
it not be singular II Congress. supposed
70 be similarly representative Of the
whole nation and al its parts. should
he Unresponsive 70 the eloquent appeal
Of the Chief Executive in behalf OF a
fundamental task upon which he believes
the nation should at once enter ard
enter with the guidance and assistance
OF the commission that has formulated
in detail the policy Of conservation? In
no way. as the President says, viii the
appropriation OF so small a sun prove
Of such benefit TO the nation as by its en-
pioyment in celebrating means for the
development and preservation Of our ma
teTial resources in mine and forest. in
soil and waterways And no act would
be more credltable TO this expiring Con-
gress than that Of giving form and per
manence TO the policy OF national con-
servation OF those material elements
which are the foundation Of national
greatness.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
The Navy Poster.

The Navy Department is negotiating
with artists with whom originate the
highly colored Autographs used in adver-
tising for naval recruits for a design
which shall be suitable for dead-wall pic
toriaI solicitation OF enlistments in the
naval service. About ten proposals have
been received accompanied by twice that
number CT sketches. It Is observed that
most Of the designs submitted show
marked appreciation on the part of the
artists Of the spectacular element rep
resented in the ailuring prospect that an
enlistment IL the navy affords unequaled
opportunities 10 visit foreign parts. 1t is
thus that many of the competitive de-
signs make a great deal of the blue
Jacket enjoying jinrikisha rides in japan.
cigarette smoking in Spain. gondolaing IN
Venice. and meditation among the pyra-
mids OF Egypt. Some Of the designs show
the enlisted man engaged IN a refreshing
dTaught Of cooling and. presumably, non
exhilarating beverages amidst tropical
verdure. All OF the scenes are, it IS
agreeable 10 state, regarded with no par
ucular favor by the naval authorities.
who appreciate that the life Of the blue
jacket is not one round OF sightseeing
and relaxation in strange places. It has
a very serious side 10 It, that Of prepara-
ton for war. which does not come about
by the pursuit Of pleasure in foreign
ports
Some criticism has been directed in
Congress against the Navy Department
because its highly colored posters solicit
ing enlistments in the navy have made al
together too much Of what might be
called the frivolous side OF the bluejack-
cts existence. and one Congressman has
stated that this is a Misrepresentation
calculated 70 deceive thoughtless youth,
who come, after enlistment. 10 realiza-
tion Of the seriousness Of the occupation;
and If this is the case. the offense is no
less because the Misrepresentation is
decorative It would be wen X the Navy
Department. therefore. abandoned its
highly ornate pictures. which may give
the public the impression that the blue
jackets life is a giddy whirl Of excursion.
and IN the selection OF a recruiting picture
poster for dead-waH advertising use a
subject more faithful 10 the actual cir
cumstances, which IT could be made to
be without any sacrifice 70 the allurement
furnished by the uthographic art.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
oid-fashioned womanhood.

From the Philadelphia Public Le6ssr
The old-fsshioned woman looked we'll 70
the WAYS Of her household She was not
particularly ambitious for career or a
calling She did not know that she was
GOwn-trodden. OF realize her ignominious
servitude 20 a false assumption Of supe-
riority on the part OF the unfair sex. she
found the homage and chivalry Of man
kind delightful. and took Il at its face
value. Nor did she trouble herself about
the potential reconstruction OF the family
on a new basis Of relationship. She was
not struggling 70 be recognized as mans
equal for she found It tacitiy admitted
on all sides that she was mans superior.
She felt a deep and rational delight in
various concerns and enterprises, but
these were not Of such a nature as 10
call for the sacrifice Of her first and near
est interests. which we're material and
domestic
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
Our Naval Programme

The action Of Congress during the usst
lew years appears TO commit the legizla-
tive branch to a programme OF naval IN
crease which adds two battle sbips
year 70 the feet, together with a mo-
portionate number Of torpedo-hoat de-
stroyers, submarines. and coTlers. This
programme is arrived at BY the simnle
process Of splitting in two the recon-
mendations Of the general board Of The
navy, process which suggested TO Nj.
Sherley, Of Kentucky. the witty inquiry
whether The judgment OF the House Ma
val Committee was half as wise ss that
Of the general board, OF twice as wise.
In the natural course Of events We nav
assume that the general board has ac-
quired the habit OF asking for twice as
much as II expects to get, and the Naval
Committee generally responds by cutting
The estimates in two and then unctuous-
u ascribing TO itself the virtue OF saving
the Treasury from the raids Of an over
reaching naval establishment.
Il will be remembered that the two
battle ships OF the 2o,OOO-ton type were
authorized at the first session OF this
Congress. Two more battle ships are
authorized in the pending naval bill. but
these are Of 1900 tons each. and are 70
cost Slo,25oooo each. A very brief arith-
metcal calculation will show that the
newest battle ships viii add TO our feet
a tonnage equivalent 70 that Of four
hattie ships Of the 12o00-ton type, more
Than the equivalent OF that OF three bat
lie ships OF the 16.OO1-ton type, and almost
the equivalent Of two 24eeo-ton battle
ships and one lS,0o0-ton battle ship. So
that when Congress authorizes two bat
lie ships OF the larger size it comes with
IN measurable distance OF the four bat
lie ships a year programme, especially
sThen It IS recalled that the general board
pf the navy asked for four 2o,0oa-ton bat
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
Government Telegraph in Philippines.

The War Department viii turn over 70
The civil government in the Philippine
Islands next October the telegraph and
cable lines in that insular possession The
transaction possesses an element Of IN
terest to which Congress may very profit
ably direct its inquiry. The estimates
from the War Department contain an
item which shows that the War Depart
ment IS still TO pay telegraph and cable
tolls. No consideration was named in
the transfer OF the valuable possession
from the military control TO the civil an
thorities in the Philippines. although the
lines were constructed originally by Sig
nal Corps men. who have been since used
in their operation and maintenance. and a
cable steamer has been and viii continue
to be employed Il ths repair OF the under
water lines OF communication.
The War Department has paid out OF
its appropriations from year 10 year for
the construction and maintenance Of this
telegraph and cable system. and il IS now
10 abandon the lines, still using them con-
stantly in the transaction Of military
business al such cost in the way Of tolls
for messages as may be imposed. presUm-
ably without any question from the War
Department This would appear 10 be a
subject into which careful inquiry might
be made by Congress. If for no other rea-
son than TO make known 70 the public
the circumstances which led 10 this trans
fer under terms so favorable TO the civil
government OF the Philippine Islands
The transaction must stand as a charge
Of quite respectable proportions against
the army appropriations. There would
appear 10 be every reason why in consid-
Grafton OF the useful and profitable ac-
QUESTION on the part Of the Philippine
government the War Department should
derive some benefit as a donor under con
ditions which require Of the army such
an outlay in the way OF money. labor, and
skill in the process OF protection and
maintenance.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
Hnrrnrd,s Government.
From the Boston Tr7nszipt-

rroil fle boston IranscIlpt-
Harvard government is that Of a limited
monarchy. but with the right type Of
monarch the administration can be made
10 veer pretty close TO the status of a
benevolent despotism. To say that It has
veered il this direction during the last
two or three declsdes is the highest trib-
ute one may pay 10 the consummate skill
and personal power Of President Eliot
But this very development, this centraii-
zation Of power. influence. and response
bility which the retiring Nestor among
college presidents has brought into being
VIII serve 20 make his mantle fail heav-
ily upon him who must now take il I'D.
To bear 1t as it has been borne viii prove
no easy task
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
DEMOCRATS AND TARIFF.
VIII the Opportunity Pass for Con-
structive StateSmanship.

From the Richlnond TINES -Dispatch-
All tariff legislation IN many years has
revealed q protective sentiment IN spots
within the Democratic party. The anxiety
Of the louisiana Senators on behalf OF
the home sugar growers. for instance.
scotched the Democratic bill OF 1884.
Probably that sentiment IS stronger and
more widely distributed through the
party to-day than ever before. It is
strong enough TO make il doubtful
whether the party, Il It had control Of
legislation. could really enact q low tariff
bill Moreover. II recent Washington cor
respOndence IS TO be credited. the minority
trainers are unsettled OF LlsaE eed upon
various broad .Rrnciples OF tariff legis-
IatiOn, Ike the estIOn OF maximum and
minimum duties. continued reciprocity
with Cuba. and free trade with the Phil
ippines-
Il viii be unfortunate II the Democrats
In Congress b0tch this chance 10 offer the
country a sound. harmonious. statesman
Ike bill. intelligently formulating the
tariff beliefs Of their party. Z is true
that such a BILL az best, would not be
conclusive. The pressure Of TIE interests
"oeiU Aot ue DlO-S--L 10 DeSL upon lle
making Of a measure which vas never TO
be enacted and a sense OF freedom from
consequences IS necessarily reflected in
a minority bill Yet when this is said. it
still remains true that the Democratic
party IS confronted by a splendid oppor-
tUnity for large constructive statesman
ship quality in which the opposition
is regularly charged with deficiency. A
strongly and tudicious tariff bill. stanchly
built up on the principles IL has so long
professed. would do more TO enhance the
prestige Of the Democratic party in the
eyes Of the country than anything else
could
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
An Official Who Can Be Spared


When the government experts. after an
investigation Of several mysterious deaths.
made a report showing that the product
furnished the 5000 gas consumers Of
Washington contained a large proportion
Of deadly carbon monoxide, the Wash
ington GasIght Company was silent Not
a word did it utter in It's own defense
Even its newspaper organ. the Washing
ION Post. was silent. Apparently the
company treated the damaging exposure
with Indifference and contempt. It vouch-
safed no answer 10 the terrific arraign-
ment virtually charging IL with imperil-
ing the lives Of its patrons.
But. after a lapse OF some days. this
ominOus. not 10 say incriminating. silence
was broken. The United States inspector
Of gas and meters, one F. G. Runyan, sud
denly burst into the Hmelight and ended
the suspense In an Illuminating state
ment he told Us all about water gas and
its use. He assured Us that. properly
handled as 10 appliances, there was really
no more danger in Il. despite the deadly
carbon monoxide it contained. than in
coal gas. and clearly and cleverly sought
10 quiet public fears and minimize the
importance Of the government exposure.
As a special plea for the gas company.
the monopoly's attorney could not have
said Or done the thing better himself.
Before the House Committee on District
Affairs. on Saturday. this same United
States inspector Of gas and meters-he
draws S2oo0 year. by the way. out Of the
Districts exchequer-adnitted that he
knew all along that the Washington Gas
light Company was manufacturing and
distributing water gas Moreover, he had
discovered by investigation on his own
part months ago that the product con-
tained large percentage Of carbon
monoxide-enough TO endanger life unless
carefully handled. Did he report his dis
covery 70 the District Commissioners
Not a bit Of IL Did he warn the public
and urge caution as 10 fixtures and appli-
ances2 No That was none Of his busl-
ness It was not categoricaIly set down
as part OF his duties 20 impart such
knowledge 70 his superiors-hence. he
kept II 10 himself. The protection Of hu-
man life was not in his hands. He did
feel called upon subsequently 10 depart
from his Official routine far enough TO
issue the Illuminating statement in de-
tense Of the Washington GasIight Com
pany to which We have referred. but that.
you can see at once. was quite different
proposition.
4 fair measurement Of z G. Runyan.
United states inspector Of gas and meters,
IS thus furnished by himself. We let II
stand as made first hand. Any deduction
or comment. if put in words fitting the
case. would only tend TO Jar the sus-
capabilities Of the reader
But We do venture 10 express the belief
hat the District Commissioners already
see the wisdom and propriety Of AZ once
separating this strangely constituted Off
cial from the District pay roll To DENY
rhe whole Of his future services 10 the
Washington Gaslight Company. into
whose equation he seems TO fit so per
fectly. would be a shame-a downright
shame.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
BottIed-up Grievances

Prom tie New loTk ITlbune.
Undoubtedly much Of the resentment
expressed at the Presidents remarks on
the subject Of the Secret Service was an
accumulation OF long standing There
were many Representatives who had
chafed under political pressure brought
10 bear by the Executive. but who had
had no chance TO uberate their feelings
until the Secret Service message offered
plausible pTetext for Indignation. The
concern Of the House for its own dig
nifty would not alone have accounte1 for
the eagerness Of so large majority 10
"rebuke" the President. The ''rebuke
covered multitude Of other complaints
which could not have been vented on their
own merits.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25

tie ships, or Se,coo tons, ana actually win
get two 2e0OO-ton ships, or 5000 tons al
together. And as to expense. the two
ships authorized this year are much mere
costly than those authorized last year.
In other words. although the naval pro-
gramme calls for the addition Of but
two battle ships yearly to the feet. It Is
an Increasingly expensive programme,
because the new ships are larger and
eostlier. Two Sc.o0O-ton ships. when the
time comes TO build them. VIII be the
equivalent in cost and tonnage Of three
Of the Ieviathans now undergoing con-
stTucticn in our navy yzrds
So there is always a way Of increasing
naval construction and naval expendi-
ture. If it cannot be done by getting as
many ships as you want. It may be ac-
eomplished by increasing the size and
supposed efficiency Of the ships Congress
appears willing TO authorize. Just at
present. two is the magic figure. below
which lies disaster TO the country, and
above which threatens the bankruptcy OF
the Treasury. II is a happy medium, but.
as We have tried to show. the general
board seems 10 be entitled 10 laugh last
The Congressional Record IS having the
time Of its life side-stepping that yellow
feeling just now.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25

n tie pbIssairbis Re.o-5

rfuin ne F1-aaeIplla hecor1.
Now that the Chinese government Is
planning for the construction OF long
lines Of railway with view TO the bet
ter development OF the vast natural re-
sources Of the empire, the yellow peril is
taking on an aspect OF commercial en-
croachment- With vast beds Of untouched
ores and coal and no end Of cheap labor.
when the Chinese millions shall become
thoroughly awake to their advantages
and opportunities the Aryans viii indeed
have TO .oOk TO their laurels.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
a GHOST AND A DREAM.

Rain VIII fan On the fading flowers.
Winds Vii blow through the d-ipFinx tree.
When Fsli leads in her tattered Hours
With Death 10 keep thea company.
All night long in the weeping weather.
AT night long IN the garden gray,
A ghost ard a dream win talk together.
And sad are the things they have 70 Say.
Old sad things of the boosh that's broken:
Hesrt-bTesk things q the leaf that's dead;
Old sad things no tongue hath spokeR;
ScroTful things 10 man hath ssid.
s-sIadison CsEein, il Ha-per's M2zzzine
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
An ON STORY.


Ore more unfortunate,
Frenzied his look.
Rashiy impOTtunate.
After a cook.
Bows down with Difference,
So does his wife
Asks for no reference;
Not on your life
Pays a large salary,
Offers her treats.
Nix on the gallery
Orchestra seats.
Pets her and pampers her.
Handles with care.
Never once hampers her;
Never would dare.
Stands all her flightiness.
But one sad day
Sees her high might!ness
F'lut;er away.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
Cuba's National Game.

From the Pitts5Irg Dispatch.
One OF the early acts Of the new Cuban
Is outlined TO be a declaration
that cock fighting is the national sport.
BY this means il may be hoped 10 avert
the absorption OF that Isle into the siren
uosities Of our baseball fever.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25

From the KHezville Journal and Tribune.
When il is known that this country
consumes as much as 7.000.OO0-00o pounds
OF sugar in a year. one wonders why
there are not more sweet-tempered ones
than there are.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-25
Political Union.

From the New YORK World.
The prospective wedding Of a suffrag-
cite bride and bridegroom pledged 70
woman suffrage win be q union OF TWO
hearts that vote as one.