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Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
PASSING or THE PANCAKE

''The old-fashioned buckwheat pan cake, like mother used to make, seems to have become thing of the past, " remarks an exchange, towing to the introduction of the new-fangled pre- pared pancake stuff, patent breakfast foods, etc."
 How dear to my heart were the old buckwheat pancakes-the big ones that mother made in days of yore; that 'riz'' over night in an old earthen pitcher, and often ran oyer and spread on the floor. How we'll I remember that old broken pitcher, with handle half gone and crippled-up snout, and once more in fancy see the hot griddle and heal the thing siss when the batter runs out Those old buckwheat pancakes. those big flannel pancakes. those soul-filline pancakes that rig over night.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

state aid plan. There is now no politics in the state road department-which IS the chief reason why certain politicians want to get control of it and oust the present commissioner. It can be readily seen that the department could easily be transformed into powerful aad effec- tive political machine. It is not so readily discerned that, for the purposes for which it was established, another man at the head of it would be able to conduct it more efficiently than the man who is virtually it's father and who has, through years of specializing and studi- ous application. brought it up to stand ard that challenges the admiration of the best road builders in the country.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
Letters From the People
Mil the Trolley Help |?

EDITOR NEWS: Now that, the cleo. tions are over, it seems to the writer that the entry of the trolley to this town should interest every business man and oitizen that has any care for our flu ture welfare. -..
 There are those who predict that we will lose trade. Why should we be the loser?
 Situated as this village is, in one of the most beautiful and healthy To- cations ill New England-the Gateway to the Berkshires-with fine schools, churches, banks. first-class hotel, elec- tric lights, an up-to-dnte sewer system, a system of fine state roads leading into the town from every direction, our po- sition should be secure. Our stores are up-to-date and we'll stocked.
 The trolley will surely be help to the town. Cheer up, MT. Business Man and help make it better town to come to, than the other fellows towns.
 Canaan, Nov. 29. BUSINESS MAN.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
WHY NOT cANAAN7

According to Prof. Bailey, Yale Col lsge, is worth $3.000,00O year to the business interests of New Haven. The Meriden Record observes that ''it is just thls sort of thing which many people fail to recognize when efforts are being made to secure institutions of educational or business advantage for 8 community.
 The New Haven Union sees the point, and aptly inquires tYet what is New Haven doing today to land the Women's s College of Connecticut in this the most logical place for it to be situated? It behooves New Haven to get busy on this matter or New London, or Meriden, or some other city will carry off this educa- tional prize.
 While it is yet an open fight, and the finalllocation of the proposed Women's College of Connecticut is yet to be de- termined, why should not Canaan en- terprise manifest itself by putting in a claim and making fight for the institu- tion?
 This town could furnish any number of ideal sites it's climate is interesting; it's moral atmosphere uplifting; it's social and intellectual status above par; it's character as a community all wool and a yard wide.
 It is not as big as New Haven, but neither is it so boastful. It is not as rich as New London, but neither is is so hide-bound. It is not as metropolitan as Meriden, but neither is it so wicked.
 The News would respectfully refer this proposition to the local Business Mems association, with the recommen. dation that it get hustle on and go to laying pipe for the Women's College.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

License and Prosperity

EDITOR NEWS: Tho article in last week paper, in which somebody was quoted as saying the town was dead since election, was correct. The temper ance people cannot deny that since No License was voted in Canaan business in every line has fallen off very much. The merchants all say so. Business will go to the town that is up to the times in business way, and experience has proved that no town of any size can afford to be narrow and bigoted in such way as to injure the business of the town. People from out of town who were in the habit of roming to Canaan to do their trading now go to other towns. This is true ever of people who never went to the barroom to drink, and it goes to show that people realize that live town is were the inhabitants are liberal enough not to cut their own noses off to spite their faces. I believe the people of this town now realize their mistake, and that if another eleo- tion was held tomorrow the town would vote for license by big majority.
 Canaan, Nov 22. CITIZEN.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

Judge Lyman T. Tingier of Rockville will be candidate for the democratic nomination for the speakership of the House when the incoming legislature meets. The democratic nominee will, of course, stand no show of election, but as the nomination carries with it the distinction of leadership of the minority, which came to Representative "Dick'' Higgins of Winsted, this county, last session, the democrats generally put ur their ablest man. Judge Tingier was in the House, last session, and at times presided over that body and showed him. self possessed of the genuine qualities of leadership. He was the friend of every body in the House. regardless of party, and won their highest esteem by his genial personality as we'll as his ability
 eloquence, force and fairness in debate and arguments.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
A Few Specimens s

| Wondrous kind have been The News esteemed contemporaries, in editorial reference to the change in this sanctum. and mighty fine things they have said, though in the main too sweetly personal for modesty to reprint here entire; but not even modesty can effectively fight off the temptation to slide in just few specimen lines from just few esteemed aud discerning contemporaries:
 John Rodemeyer as editor of the Canaan News, means a fine local newspaper in that community Haven Jonrnal-Courier.
 The News will in consequence take on new life and interest for his host of friends all over the state. Bridgeport Standard.
 continue the bright, readable, up-to-date paper that the editor just retired has made it.-Litchfeld Inquirer.
 Will bring to it's columns brilliancy and originality. Journal,
 A newspaper that will make life at Twin Lakes endurable during the win ter time as long as the free delivery carrier keeps the road open Water bury Republican.
 Shows some startling changes of makeup and is full of bright newspaper work. Millerton Telegram.
 It will be pumping sight better now than it has ever been before. New London Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
What the Other Fellows Say

Down go meat prices, owing to the bumper corn crop. A case for giving of thanks, surely. And enforced vege- tarianism may again renew allegiance to the flesh pots Of Egypt. New Haven Journal Courier
 The 200 cases of rotten eggs sold, in New York the other day furnished a home for 9.071, 800, ,000, ,000.0 germs, according to an expert. A few more catches like that and there will be rno more germs. &
 When the death of football player from injuries received on the field in a game is followed by charge of murder and the arrest of another player, then the business takes on a serious aspect and may indeed be regarded as some thing more than sport.-Bridgeport Standard.
 More trouble in Great Burlington. It not only loses $20,000 to robbers but worse than that, by the new census, it has lost license. Pittsfield Journal.
 John w. Gates is taking A capitalists on free Pullman car junket through the Oklahoma oil fields. Later the capitalists are expected to pay the cost of the trip.-Berkshire Eagle.
 Naturally those New York boys who ran away from home to see the world called upon Hartford first.-Hartford Post.
 Is Roosevelt going to prove the Jonah of the Republican party that Bryan has been of the Democratic ?-Litchfield Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
THE HIGHWAY COMMISSION

In enumerating the list of official ''plums" which Governor Baldwin will
 have to apportion, the enumerators men, tion the highway commissionership along with the rest. But significantly enough, no speculation is heard as to the likelihood of the governor making any change in that important office. Nor
 would it be an easy matter to produce 8 sound reason why @ change should be made, or name man in the entire state qualified to worthily supersede the pres ent incumbent. Commissioner Mac Donald is literally the creator of the de- partment He not only started, but he de- velopsd to it's present stupendous and important proportions what is recognized throughout the country to be model system of good roads building under the
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
IN OCTOBER

I hear
 Rich tones go swelling through the wood. That blend with rich hues of the trees. The winds with mighty fingers sweep In low contraltos; bassos deep or brown and crimson harmonies Heard in the oak trees vibrant leaves That mingle with the golden notes From tenor birches' yellow throats, And life and all the world seem good While nature mystic beauty weaves. There is no discord in these aisles Of orient hues and mellow tones, So far removed seem sordid things, Losses, bereavement, tears and moans That on the earth their shadow fiinRs, Thewind that lightly sweeps along Touches harp of yellow beech That floods the wood with sunny song, A gold-leaf melody of speech That nature understands, and smiles. I hear
 Across the pine trees pale green strings The soft wind draws a sobbing bow, A tender requiem 1t sings For all the dear dead leaves below. From out the resinous ribs of pine Came that sweet soul, the violin, Whose music, more than half divine, Lingers among the pine leaves thin, So much hear when in the wood October reigns, and life is good.
 B. A. HITcHoooK in Youths Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

The last meeting of the Cranford Club was held at the home of Mrs E. T. Rowe on West Main street, Thursday, when the study of the literature and history of Germany was continued. The program consisted of readings The Age of Ohivalry," by Miss Granger; "The Minnesingers," by Miss Smith, Walter von der vogel- weide" and selection from Tannhauser, by Mrs. Jackson. No meeting of the Club is held this week. The next meeting, next week Thursday, will be held at the home of Mrs. 0. w. Camp.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
SOME SHOOTING
Birds are Plentiful in Some Places if
 Not in Others.

Birds are Plentiful in Some Places if
 Not in Others.
 Hunters hereabouts complain of the scarcity of birds and other game. Very few even fair bags of game have been reported, and it almost invariably hap pens that where big flock or several f1ocks of Hungarian partridge have been "seen" the day before, they are decidedly absent on hunting day.
 Down Danbury way some of the ex- port wing shots refused to agree with the other sportsmen who complain of the scarcity of game. The News of that place, tells of 8 hunter down there, Arthur H. Miller, who, twice within a week returned to town after 8 day s tramp through the woods with five as plump partridges as any hunter has bagged this season.
 MT. Miller killed the game without the assistance of dog, which is something that most hunters rarely attempt, He said that he raised his first lot of birds within half hours walk of Main street. There were nine of them, but the condi- tions were such that he was unable to get satisfactory shot at any of them. A little later in the day he shot under more satisfactory conditions and brought down three birds with three consecutive shots.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
Where the Laugh Comes In
o, woman such extremists are,
 Such follies they pursue; They want to wear million hat,
 And number nothing shoe.

And number nothing shoe.
 Boston Herald.
 "That nephew of yours is 8 little wild, I'll admit" said Uncle Jerry's neighbor, trying to comfort him, "but ell reform as he grows older. Leave him to time and nature"
 "Time and naturel' snapped Uncle Jerry, "It's time and nature that made Limburger cheese what it is. s."-Succsss Magazine.
 An Irishman desired to become naturalized, and after the papers were signed the judge turned to him, "Now, Dennis" he said. "you can vote"
 Will this ceremony" inquired the new citizen, "hilp me t do ut amy betther than Oi have been votin' for tn lasht tin years?"-Success Magazine.
 Briggs-"Come, now, do you think that 1t Is honorable to marry a girl that you don't love because she has money?"
 Griggs-"Honorable? Why it's neces- sary!'-Life.
 "I had not talked to him more than 15 minutes when he called me an idiot"
 Gee! He didn't violate any speed limit ill getting next, did he?'-Boston Post.
 "I suppose you cheered my speech be. cause my arguments convinced you?' said Senator Sorghum.
 "No," answered Farmer Corntosssl "I cheered because you showed your sense by saying the things had already been thinkin'. Washington Star.
 Belle-Two men have proposed to me and don't know which to accept Nelle-Which has the most money? Belle-Say, if I knew that, do you think I'd be asking for advice?-Cleve. land Leader.
 Pretty Woman-Is his Excellency in;
 Servant-I'm sure he would be to you, miss?
 P. W. Really Then tell him his wife is here.-Fliegsnde Blatter,
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
THAT COMBINATION
Puzzling Post Office Boxes That Baffle
 for a While.

Puzzling Post Office Boxes That Baffle
 for While.
 As in many other respects, Canaan is far ahead of other towns of it's class in it's postoffice equipment-not only in the matter of quick and cheerful service, but in the up.to-dateness of it's letter box arrangements. It has, besides full complement of ordinary lock boxes, a number of combination lock boxes, which open like safe, with two dials and in- dicators and secret formula for making them oollaborate harmoniously with the man who pays the box-rent.
 It's no fool of trick for box holder to get into his box for the first week or two after he thinks he has learned the combination, and when in the apportion- ment of boxes, a fellow who stands only 5 feet inches high between joints is assigned box on the upper tier, where it would bust the galluses of six.footer to manipulate the machinery, the com bination becomes all the more baffling and not infrequently results in the box holder screaming for help from the post master or his accommodating assistants, and having his mail poked out to him through the general delivery window.
 Nevertheless, those combination lock boxes are a great thing, and in isn't every town that has them.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
Her Way of Spelling

A Canaan lady, discussing the necessity of improving the system of teaching the art of spelling, in the schools, does not hesitate to tell this one, on herself. Looking over number of jars of preserved fruit that had just been "put up" by the family, she came to 8 jar labeled "Plums."
 "It's easy to tell who put up this jar, |" said she.
 "How so ?" inquired the sister who had done the preserving.
 By the spelling on the label"
 "Why-how would you spell plums ?"
 "P-Lu-m-b-s, of course" And she said it in good faith.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
Bob" is a Double

Bob" St. John, the well known travelling representative of the Old Well Cigar Co.,, or South Norwalk, has been in town for a couple of days. Bob" is the drummer who looks so much like Dr. Ed. Welch of Winstsd that he is invariably called on to feel some body's pulse, pull tooth, cut off leg, or set a broken funnybone whenever he gets over in the eastern part of the county.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
MY THANKSGIVING.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT.

For what am I thankful to-dayf .+ For every hour of my life; For days that were happy and bright
 For days with their care and strife. For hard lessons had to learn
 To gain the coveted prize; For clouds that have sometimes appeared Revealing God's how in the skies. For the disappointments Pve known
 That gave recompense sweet; For hope's star that beckons me on For faith that knows no defeat. s- For life with its smiles and its tears,
 For all that is brightest and best; For Love that is lighting the way
 To heaven with its ne'er ending rest.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

William F. McGann formerly of the Garfield, has removed, W ith his family to Pittsheld' and Liveryman Cooking ham has moved into the Warner tenement-the old Pequigney houas vacated by MT. McGann.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

Another or the innumerable and inn mortal multitude of persons who "saw Lincoln assassinated" has just died. From the number of persons who claim that distinction it is pretty well estab- lished that Laura Keene played to a smashing old house that night in Ford s Theatre.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

Now the oaptious political critics are theorizing as to the true reason why the price of meat is going down. What difference does il. make, why it's going down? It's going down.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

Colonel Roosevelt emerges from the smoke and wreckage to observe that "the fight has only just begun" The innocent bystander is prepared to admit that if the main performance is in ortho- dox ratio to the November curtain raiser, it's going to be corker.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

Govenor-eleot Floss says: ''I' want to drive money out of politics" A lauda- ble ambition, but not an original idea. People have been trying to get money out of politics, for years. And lots of them do it, too.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

If Uncle Horace Johnson, the sage of Haddam, now in his 87th year, reads the signs aright we are going to have an early winter, and it is going to settle right dswn to the wintering business on the 26th of this month. A few re- marks from the goosebone prophet and the chipmunk observer will now be in order,
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
HoRRoRscoPE-Nov. 24

Saturn showing of his ring and mak- ing goo.goo eyes at Venus Nothing doing Positions of the planets bad for chicken stealing. Man in the moon has his eye on you. Good time to swear off and saw wood. How about those cross. walks !? Never count your chickens till the we'll runs dry.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
Watch the Bulletin

EDITOR NEWS: As a member of the Wurra Wurra Club, elected without my own knowledge or consent, may I ask when we are going to hold meeting?
 Canaan, MEMBER.
 When the membership reaches the prescribed limit a convention will be called, constitution and bylaws adopt ed and permanent organization effected.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
PROVERBS OF DANIEL

Dan Sweeney says: "'The early bird catches the worm, but the bird that stays to finish comfortable nap generally finds nice fat, lazy worm crawling out just in time for break fast"
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER s4, 1910
May we be thankful for life, fo

May we be thankful for life, for the ability to rise each morning, and E lifting the curtain, greet the new day with smile.
 May we be thankful for another chance. Many of us have failed and failed again.
 May we be glad that life is rich in hope. e.-CHAs. s. RAYMOND.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

Is it true that the No License vote recently recorded is having deadening effect upon the prosperity of the town, as correspondent sets forth, in another column? THE NEWS Letters from the People" column is open for a free and fair discussion of the subject.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

The lack of casualties in the Massa- chusetts woods, while the deer law is off, this week, may be largely attributed to the official warning to hunters to dis guise themselves to look as little like deer as possible,
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

Richard Croker is here again, from his estate in Ireland, but he shows the same lack of disposition as of yore to tell "where he got it"
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

For Yale to pile a virtual victory over Harvard on top of all the rest of Colo nel Roosevelt's caIamities, looks very much like rubbing it in.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

When you consider that eggs are sell ing at 60 cents dozen it's nothing to be wondered at thas certain thrifty folk will steal the hens that can lay them.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

Is there lady in town qualified and willing to write a letter on the "Im- pressions of Hen Peoked Husband s Wife ?''
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

That Berkshire trolley constructors hold-up has assumed something like the aspect of closed incident.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
rELEpAoNE: CANAAN tas RING 3
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the sagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- field County and Southern Berkshire1
 It has competent staff of wfde-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the local doings each week. and goes into the homes and is perused by the entire families of the the long gheaded advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

Colonel Roosevelt found President Taft out, at last. He called when the President was not at home.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

The man who grumbles that he has nothing to be thankful for on this festive day, has all he deserves, if not more.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Owing to changes in greenhouses we will dispose of Palms, Rubber Trees. Ferns, and numerous other small plants at very req sonable prices. Prospective purchasers are requested to call and see them.
 Walter Angus, Chapinville
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
Great thing, those Yale spirits.

Feathers show which way the chicken thieves blow.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
THE NEWS. AGENTS

THE NEWS AGENTS Extra copies of The News sale at the office of publication and at Humphreys Drug Store. Canaan, Eggleston's Drug Store. Sharon, Post Office, East Canaan.
 D. H. Oakes' Store Lakeville, Post Office. Falls Village,
 George T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk, F. H. Smith & Co.'S Store, Ashley Falls.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

FOR sALE-Two all-around Work Horses Also two young Durham Cows, fresh.
 Benson Bros, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub fisher promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter- est to The News readers are invited but no attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

FOR SALE-A few fine Barred Plymouth Rock Cockerels. S1 50 to S2.00 each
 K. M. Sedgwick, Falls Village, R. F. D.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24
MISCELLANEOUS

Rooms to Rent. Mrs Carrie Curtis, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1910-11-24

s. R. .sTARK,--Nurse, Canaan. Telephone i5-
 after Dec. l.