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Connecticut western news., 1910-09-29
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

11l0 hDOuuuS III OO4osohhb l1SAOlCo' That we do not always see them does not invalidate this truth, no more than does the fact that the stars are shining behind the cold, gray clouds, or even in the blue dome of midday, which we may not see. It depends largely upon the point of perspective from which it is viewed.
 It is not until darkness comes upon us, and pain and sorrow that we are con. scious of the co-mingling of meroies and blessings, or are aware that with the deepest sorrow is given the healing balm, and with the keenest pain comes the sweet relief.
 Life is full of sunshine. Now and then the clouds roll upward and the sky is o'ercast and the mutterings of thunder and the flashes of the Ightnings of pain almost benumb the heart, and the rain falls from the eyes i'll copious showers, yet it is but the dew upon the flower of human experience, causing to unfold in richer and grander beauty the harmoni- ous wonder of the divine plan,
 There are fountains of living waters springing up in every life, That so many stray into the desert places is no fault of the infinite, who showers his mercies alike upon the just and upon the unjust. Rather is it due to cur blindness. It is no fault of nature for nature craves sunlight and refreshing dew.
 We cultivate artifcialities. which lead us far astray and out of harmony with the Divine plan, and then, when we ex- perience the pain of errors path we com- plain that heaven is unkind and God un- just. There is no cloud but has it's silver lining, is truth passed into proverb.
 So likewise there is no pain but has it's healing balm and no tear but is followed by smile. It is only when we have reached the limit of our feeble power that the Divine guidance takes us in hand and shapes the ways and ends of life, weaving into the wool and warp an harmony of color which brings out its beauties in soft and glowing tints.
 Our hardest trials oftimes prove ou richest blessings. The diamond in its natural state is rough and crude, but when it has passed through the hands of the lapidary and become shaped and polished, each facet shows clear and dis tinct, thing of beauty complete and valuable.
 Trials are sent us by Divine wisdom to smooth our angularities and develop within us concealed beauties of character, disposition, charity and kindness of heart There are jewels untold all about us, if we but open our eyes to their value and learn to appreciate whence they come.
 Instead of thankfulness too many are full of ingratitude. They become morose and sullen and for them life assumes anything but rosy hue. Your light is place around it. It may glow with rosy light or be tinged saffron hue, accord ingly as you shade it to thought and life.
 Instead of grumbling and growing over your lot, strive daily to look upon its brighter side. Note the beauty and the value of these jeweled crowns scat tered all along life's path. Why do you leave the roses and gather the thorns? The choice is yours. They grow side by side. Rare is the rose without its thorn, but it's beauty and fragrance counteract the sting, and the perfume of the rose may be made to fill the.air.
Connecticut western news., 1910-09-29
CANAAN SCHOOLS
Official Enrolment ot Pupils in all the
 Departments.

Departments.
 Following is the official enrolment in the Canaan public schools : High, 54 Canaan, 181 East Canaan, 57; Sodom, IF; Canaan Valley, IF; East Canaan No. 5, 15. Total 341.
 School closes Thursday to permit pupils to attend the Great Harrington fair.
 Deposits for School Savings Fund will be received next Monday and on each succeeding Monday of the school year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
NAVY YARD CLOSING
TO BE PREVENTED
Government Authorized to
Try Track Connection.

The threatened closing Of a portion OF
the navy yard. and the throwing out Of
employment Of perhaps 5000 men, yester-
day stirred Chairman smith, of the House
District Committee 10 action.
on May p an injunction expires under
which the Philadelphia, Baltimore and
Washington Railroad is maintaining its
track connections with the yard. and
situation is impending which might prove
embarrassing. Recently the House de-
feated a bill authorizing the continuation
of the present track connections.
Mr.. Smiths bill appropriates sos. SSi for
the purchase 10y the Secretary Of the
Treasury of certain parcels and lots Of
land required for a right of way, and for
a 30-foot strip along the Anacostia River,
and authorizes the Secretary Of the Navy
10 construct a railroad along the Ana
costa river 20 furnish navy yard facili-
ties. II also provides for a freight yard
large enough TO accommodate eighty cars
Unless Congress takes some action by
May p, or unless the present injunction
is renewed. the present track connection
on grade must be removed. The Smith
bill is designed to meet this emergency.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
SISTER SHIP FOR SOUTHLAND
Norfolk and Washington Line to
Build Another Steamer.
Every Modern Improvement VIII Be
Put Into NOrthIand-Ready
within Ten Months.

The Norfolk and Washington Steam
boat Company yesterday awarded 20 the
Harlan * Hollingsworth Corporation. Of
Wilmington. Del. the contract for the
construction OF its new steamer. North
land, which Is 70 be built within ten
months. and viii run between Washing
ton and Norfolk on alternate days with
the new steamer Southland.
Every known modern Improvement viii
be put into the new floating palace max
ing her one of the most handsome steam
ers afoat and by large odds 'the most
magnificent plying on the Potomac. She
viii have about $50 staterooms. with
baths, and rooms en- suite. In interior
working and dnishings the Northland VIII
be similar in appointment 10 the South
land
The machinery OF the new steamer will
consist of a single four-cylinder triple
expansion engine. with boilers OF the
Scotch type, having three corrugated fur
naces each. all built for a working pres
sure Of $50 pounds per square inch.
The dimensions will be as follows,
Length inside to UddCr post. rs feet; length over
an. 5j feet. beam nodded 40 deck. 81 feet. beam
nodded az water l'ut g feet, depth nodded at
side about J. feet Q inches draft equipped aft
Is feet; draft equipped forward. 10 feet. speed D
miles. engine four-cyludtr triple boilers, single
ended Scotch at 80 pounds pressure natural draft
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Library o. Congrrss-Oren a. n. 20 70 p. n on
secular DAYS; from . 2. N. 70 10 3. 20. on Sundays
and certain holidays.
PutIc Library-Opcu a. m. % p r.. holidays,
a n. % 9 p. m, SUNDAYS. 20 p. ru-
White House-Opeu 10 a. m. % . q. n.
United States Carlto.-Open g a. 70. 90 f.3' ? II.
Corccrau Gallery Of Au-OPeu free. Tuesday.
THURSDAY SATURDAY. 90 10 3. %. sunday 10 to
10 $50 , m. Other DAYS sc admission.
state. War. and Navy Dcra-tmeuts-OTe- a. n.
90 p. II. .The original Declaration q IE5eQerd-
cree is IN the Library az the state Department
Juited states Tres~1ry-Opcn a. 70. % . p. IT.
United States Patent Oalce-Opeu 2 a. %. 10 2
p m
United States. Pension Burssu-Opsn A. n. to ;
2. n.
United States Post-rs-c-Or.n San. to2p N.
Washington City PostoFicc-Over all hours. The
Dead Letter once Is in the cty p1e,-oaicsI
National Botanic Gardeus-OTcu c. ~ 20 p r.
Fish C-mmi-si7r-OVCu 9 a. 1T. 10 80 p M
Army Medical Ngseum-Opeu 9 a. H. 90 so 2. n
National Muscum-Opcu a, m 20 10 ,. m Ga-
Guiding hC,idays.
Agricultural Departmeut-Oren 9 a. II. 70 40
2. N.
10 20 p m.
washington lIormsu, ,s55's feet IN hei.hu-opea
so a. m 70 $50 ?. n. Elevator runs from e. n.
90 p. M
Smithsonian Instituti5r-Open a. n. % 40
=. M including hCliaySl.
Government Printing oaHoe-oren 70 a. n. to ?
r. n.
Navy Yard-OTen 9 a m. % SO p m
SoEthVcrth Cottage S6tl and Prospect ave.
hey MansiCn-H0mc n Francis Scott Key author
q The Star STaugcd Banner" ISIS u street north
west Oren daily. except sunday. a. u. 20 $50
p. N. Admission free
IN THE SUBURBS.
Geological Fark-Orcn nil GAY.
Rock Greek Bridge and Park
Chevy Chase and NcrsIrrrru.
Naval ObssTato--OpgL 9 4. m % ; p n.
Mount Vernon 1.-THE home and tomb o. Washing
tonI-open II a. m. % 4 D. m.
United states soldiers Homc-OTvu a. II. 10
sunset
United States Naval Academy. ANNAPOLIS. Nd.
Arlington National Cemetery.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
COSTA RIGA QUAKE FUND.
Musicale 10 He Given June 2 by
Local Talent.


In an endoavo- TO raise a fund TO re-
lieye the sufferers Of the Costa Rica
earthquake. Joaquin B. Calvo. jr.. son
Of the Minister from Costa Rica, has ar
ranged a musicale 70 be given in the
salon of the new building OF the Inter
national Bureau Of American Republics
on June > at $50 o'clock. The building
will be open for inspection before and
after the performance.
The programme. which promises to be
one Of the best given in Washington this
season, is In charge Of Miss Mary Cry
der. Among those who viii participate
are Miss Marion McFal. soprano; Mrs
Roma Devonne Hampstead conTaltO;
Mr., William a. Engel jr.. a pupil of Mr-
Fabian, and the Chaminade SeXtet, which
is composed Of the following Miss Nc
Fall, Mrs. w S. Gibbs Mrs. McAfee,
Miss Mabel Roberts. Miss Hilda Kochler.
Miss NeoSha Gary, and Miss Ann Tuohy
Among the patroneSseS are Nine. Carlo.
wife Of the Minister from Ecuador; Nine.
AnibaI Cruz. wife of the Minister from
Chile; Nine de Borda. wife Of the Min
lister from Colombia; Nine de Lima de
Siova. wife of the charge daffaires of
Brazil: Nine Borda de Riano, wife Of the
secretary OF the Colombian Legation;
Nine Francisco Yanes, wife Of the sec
rotary of the International Bureau Of
American Republics; Miss Alice Riggs.
Mrs John w Foster, Mrs. Robert
Hinckley. Mrs. Eugene Carr, Mrs. Car
ter. wife Of Senator Carter; Mrs. Hannls
Taylor. Mrs William Manning Irwin.
Mrs. James Dudley Morgan, Mrs. James
f. Barbour. and Mrs. d. p. Mccartney.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
VETERANS CLUB ENTERTAINS
Literary and Musical Programme by
G.. y. o. Organization.

Gen. Lew Wallace in Mexico" was the
subject Of an address last night at an
entertainment given by the Veterans
Club OF the Government Printing Office
at Pythian Temple.
a recitation was given by Miss Grum-
ley. followed by song by Miss Lucille
Smith. accompanied by Forrest Grimes
VI. f. Donohue recited piano solo
was given by Forrest Grimes After the
programme. refreshments were served
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
HEROES THE TOPIC.
Col. MarEettS Lectures N American
salvation Army Hall.

Heroes" was the subject of a stereop-
ticOn lecture by Col J. Marsetts, Of New
York. at the American Salvation Army
Hall last night.
Col Margetts will be in charge OF the
services at $50 Pennsylvania avenue to
night. lie will be assisted by Col r Z.
Holz. OF Philadelphia
Open-air services viii be held at Penn
sylyania avenue and Seventh street this
morning and tonight.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
REPUBLICS TO ARBITRATE.
Peru and Ecuador Accept Tripar-
tite Mediation ORer.

Peru and Ecuador have accepted the
tripartite offer of mediation by the
United States. Argentina, and Brazil for
the peaceful settlement Of the diplomatic,
crisis between the two countries which
developed recently from a boundary dis
pute.
Both countries viii withdraw their
troops from the frontier. The boundary
dispute is now pending before the King
of Spain for settlement.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
PAY FOR WASHINGTON'S HEIRS.
House Bill May Relieve Descend
ants of Father OF Country

The heirs Of Gen. George Washington
none OF whom is wealthy. and some OF
whom are poor indeed. will receive ss05.-
600 in good government gold If bin TO
be reported by the Private Land Claim
Committee Of the House this week be-
comes a law.
II appears that Washington. who was
entitled, under the law Of Virginia. 10
1900 acres Of land in recompensc FOR his
military services. wouldn't accept any Of
it, but instead bought warrants for 3.5oo
acres Of land in Ohio. This tract was
located in the Northwestern reserve I'm
what was then called the Virginia mill
tary lands"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
Watch for a city Mt RnndIe Highland
Mediator Goes to Houston.

In the last effort TO settle the differ
ences on the wage and hour questions
on the Atlantic system Of the Southern
Pacific Railway, between New Orleans
and Fl Paso. DR.. Charles p. Nell, Com
missioner Of Labor, and one Of the medi-
ators under the Erdman act, left Wash
ington for Houston. Tex. last night.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
PLANS JUNE PICNIC.
Oregon Society at Final Meeting of
SeHsOn Arrnnges Outing.

The Oregon Country Society held its
last social meeting Of this season last
night at Pythian Temple
Miss Louise Farriot gave several vocal
numbers. accompanied by Miss Graesen.
Vocal numbers were also given by Miss
Merle Morgan and Mrs. Arthur Dunn.
Mr.. Henry Gilfrey delivered an address
on the progress Of the society. Col J. 4.
Strait also deelivred an address. During
the evening plans were made for a picnic
which will take place the latter part Of
June. Refreshments were served.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
LAUNDRY BILL $4,000.
Census Bureau Complies Annual
Cost for Nations Capital.

Census Bureau Complies Annual
Cost for Nations Capital.
Washingtons annual laundry bill
amounts 10 S7e6.O00
Director Durand. Of the Census Bureau.
has compiled figures 10 show that seven
teen Iaundries OF the District take in
more than three-quarters OF million
yearly for cleaning collars, shirts, cuffs.
dresses, and sUndry other wearing ap-
parel.
The figures, which were given out yes
terday, show that S75foo) is invested in
the laundry business here and more than
$4,000 paid out annually by the firms
for salaries and other expenses. The sta
tistics were gathered from the first laun-
dry census. taken last year, and just
completed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
MAIL CARRIERS PLAN OUTING
Arrange for Excursion to Chesa-
ppnI1c Beach on June IG-

a smoker and entertainment was given
last night at Eagles Hall by the National
Association Of Letter Carriers.
The first part Of the evening was de-
voted to plans for an outing to Chesa-
peake Beach on June 16.
The officers of the association are J. II.
Muirhead. president; G. f. Winkelmann,
secretary; A. l.. HameCheT, and II. c.
Butler.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Marriage licenses have been issued 10 the fol-
lowing:
John W Wadlcgh. q lexington. Mass. and
Mayy Remey Il this city
Richard L. Gholsou and Mary f. Morris
John L. JCnCs and Helen C. Johnson
DilW0rth +. HihbIrd. Cf philadelphia Pa. and
Caroline ]. Hickey. Of this city.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
Debate on woman Suffrage.

Woman suffrage viii be the subject Of
debate at the North Capitol NJ. L.
Church, at North Capitol and X streets
northeast, next Friday evening. The de-
bate will begin at o'clock.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

Criterion Rye whisky, 81 FuII Omar
John T. Crowley. SGT lith ST. NV
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
PBESBYTERIAN.

CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN cHrPru Co.. -,
and / SIS. nv. Dr. samuel II. Zvs-ner ~ 60.
win slcak 90 Il O'Clock This morning Err-rt1i.
invited
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
BAND CONCERTS.

[. S. Soldiers Home Band. John S. NJ
zimmerman. director. bandstand, to-mor-
row afternoon at O'Clock The programme:
Grand march. La Refine de Saba" Gouuod
Overture, Concert No :. in F. .Kallivoda
Suite. From Foreign Parts" Nloszkovski
On Russia. T.. Germany. 49, spain.
Grand selection. ''RicuH" GeIuesu. Wagner
Nocmne. In Rose Thic1et' CO.. .Eilenberg
Gems from The Waltz Dream" STRATUS
Finale, Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet
Guard mount ard concert. Fifteenth Cav
airy Band, Fort NIyer. to-day. HIS a. m,
George F. Tyucn. director. Programme:
GUARD MOUNT.
March. Col AuCm'' ..................Tyrreu
Inspection. Asleep IN the Deep. .Potrie
Trumpet march. To the Front" 900. .Karasek
March. Tho NIidshirmau' .. Laurcudeau
SACRED CONCERT.
Immediately after guard mqgntl
Solo for conet. The King Of Love Ny
Shepherd Is'..................-----.Go unod
sercrade. Angelic Choir .......,......Myers
Sacred. Meditation" ................N Morrison
March. Boston Ccmmandery'' ......... Carter
introducing Onward. Christian soldiers.')
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

Table d'HOtc Dinner at Union station
Sunday evenings from $50 20 $50, $lC1.
Music by Minister'S Orchestra.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
MEDICAL.
DR.. SHADE SPECIALIST,

WashingtOn's Oldest Specialist.
IS years practice treating Nervous ana
Chronic Diseases also stomach, IunRg
asthma. catarrh appendicitis. liver heart kdneys
bladder structure discharges. general debility, ard
special weakness: blood and skin diseases Special
and private ailments Of both sexes cured quickly
Consultation free. Hours ESQ to 1870 and 10 $50
daily Sundays. $50 10 l0.0 Chandler Ralldipa
Elevator and 'DnouR
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
CHURCH NOTICE.
UNITARIAN.

ALL SOULS CHURCH cor. 18Th ard T. e.,
CEsses G. L. Pierce d. D.. minister. a.s5 m
sunday school. Glass for the Comparative S+-a, ~
Religion. and Unity study Class II a. m mon
ing service sermon by Rev D-. Rush r. Sbirrer
Ic7c Is also kindergarten during the hour NJ r-r--
lEG worshiu. 5-1 j. me-. Young PcrrIa-, Reri-i---.
Union The pubic invited 90 an services.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

Largest Morning Circulation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

CaverIy's Plumbing. 1881 C NV.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
LOCAL MENTION.
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company's
steamers from foot Of Seventh street for Old Point
Comfort and Norfolk daily at 6i5 p. N.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Mount Vernon.
Leaves Seventh street wharf at 10 a. N. and la5
p.
b Cars from Fifteenth street and New York avenue
every quarter hour for Zoo Park. Chevy Chase and
kensirgtOp.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22
OF All Suburban Outings

the one taken in a TTCO taxlCab is most
enjoyed. SS ger hour. Phone North l2l2
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

II is possible 10 buy remnants OF fine
carpets very cheap. and these, cut into
rug lengths and with a fringe added.
make excellent and handsome rugs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-05-22

should include an order 70 GUIDE for
lowers and decorations. 12I4 +.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-04-13
a BRIGHT PROPHECY.

Nautilus is little Boston magazine
which now has the satisfaction of say
ing Il told YOU so. 1t displayed &
rather fine spirit of prophecy. Here
is what it said editorially in Novem
Der, 1907:
i've several tipNes felt premo
milton, prophecy OF something thai
Rockefeller will Fentually do some
thing great for Z world, in the way
of Matchmaking the Standard Oil
either in effect or in fact or both.
believe there is something in thai
man that Ida Tarbell never got at
To be sure, Standard Oil has no,
been nationalized but surely Rookie
Teller has done something great for
the world by his purpose to set aside
half a billion dollars for its better
ment in ways educational and hui
name. Nautilus was far-sighted in
deed, and may well be pardoned if it
chooses to indulge in a little self-grat.
ulation.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-04-13
EXCELLENT TRADE IN WESTERN
CANADA.

Splendid Crops, Big Prices, and
Prosperous Outlook for the Fu-
ture.
Throughout all of Canada, and es-
pecially in the western provinces Of
Canada, there is a buoyancy in every
line of business that is fully warrant
ed by every condition The crops of
the past year were what was expected,
and the prices for grain of all kinds
put the farmers in a class by them
selves. Many of them are independ-
ent, and many others have got well
started on the road. The latest reports
are that seeding is well under way in
almost every district, and the pros
poets are that vastly larger area than
that under crop last year will be seed
ed early this spring. In the Leth-
bridge district, in Southern Alberta,
steam and gasoline outfits, hundreds of
them, are breaking up the prairie at
a tremendous pace. but they work
night and day. AS soon as it becomes
dark gangs are changed, head light
attached, and on, on through the night
until the first streak of dawn, these
giant monsters with their seven or
eight gangs of breaking plows. keep up
the work. Then the more modest farm
er is putting in the longest hours pos
sible with his teams of horses or oxen.
And what will the country be like in
August, when these fields have become
yellowed with the literally golden
grain. There will be one vast expanse
of wheat field And there will be a
market for it, because it is the best
grain grown, and the demand will be
everywhere. AS previously intfmated,
business throughout Western Canada
is sound and good The grain preduc-
ton of 1909 has been the great factor
in establishing the reputation of West
ern Canada, and it is worth talking
about 1t surpassed all previous rec
ords, both in regard to quality and
Quantity, and such an achievement
was by no means easy. The limit has
not been reached, and large average
Increase may be expected during the
next ten years There will be odd sea-
sons when falllnS OH viii ocCul' anu
it is the falling of that causes alarms
and panics in the commercial world.
The plains have done their duty so far
in the output of grain and it would be
reasonable to make occasional allow
ances for slowing up. The faster the
rate of increase is now, the sharper
will be the check when the production
diminishes But there are some un-
reasonable people who wonder why the
growth of one year is not continued
during the next. and at an even faster
rate. These same unreasonable people
are the ones who see flaws IN the SIT
uation as soon as an indication is given
that the startling advances have not
been maintained.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1910-04-13
Branches All over The world.

Bishop Watterson tells story OF
how he was once taken for drum
mer by a travelling salesman, who
was riding on the same train.
What house do you represent?
he was asked
Lord & Church, replied the bishop.
HIM, unused the drummer, never
heard OF it, Any branch house?"
Branch houses all over the world, .
said the man of God. easily.
That's queer" went on the drum
mer, who began to think he had run
across a boastful representative of
some small concern.
'.Er-boots and shoes?"
NO" said the bishop.
DRY goods?" asked the drummer,
beginning to display irritation.
We'll, no. said the bishop, some
folks call them notions ''-Argonaut.