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Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
HoRRoRscoPE-pEo. 2a.

Mercury in the doldrums, greatly de. pressed, has converted Taurus the bulb into cold storage beef-but meat prices go up just the same. Positions of other planets forbode bad luck for per- sons who travel the sidewalks smooth shod. Good time to swear of other things besides taxes. Rain helped out some, but they may have to pump water fy-wheel doesn't come back and get busy before the January thaw. No use worrying A stitch in time gathers no moss.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
ASHLEY FALLS

A New England supper will be served by the men on New Years Eve, at the Chapel, from 500 to 500 p. m. After. ward a musical program will be rend. cred by local talent.
 John W. Hall and son John B.. spent Christmas at their home in Palmer, Mass.
 The two Misses Farrell of Springfield, Mass, are guests at w. A. Beattie's for the week.
 Ward M. LAngdon and wife of Co- pake, N. r., were Christmas week guests of her sister, Mrs. Milton Rora. back; also another brother, Gilbert Langdon of oopake, N. Y
 Frank Bartholomew of Torrington, Conn, was dinner guest at Mrs Rora- backs, Tuesday.
 Jennie Ferry of Canaan, was Christ mas guest of her parents, Mir. and \ rs. H. D. Ferry. Sunday.
 Mir, and Mrs. F. H. sackett and daughter, Elinor. of Coilinsville, Conn, are visiting with her mother, Mrs. George Wood. MT. Sackett returned to his home Tuesday morning.
 Mrs. George Benedict ate Christmas turkey with her daughter, Mrs. c. H. Blodgett, Sunday.
 Ray Landon of Great Neck, l.. I. is, visiting his grandfather. the Rev. O. B. Landon.
 Mrs. A. W. Stevens of Great Neck, L. l., is guest at O. B. Landon's.
 Miss Kathering Heaton of Brooklyn. N. T., is spending the vacation season with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Heaton.
 Miss Kendall, teacher. went to her home in East Longmeadows for the holidays.
 MT. F. c. Capron and family, of Dan. bury, were the Christmas guests of his mother, Mrs. Milton Roraback.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. F. Strong and son, Worthington. are visiting at the home or her parents at Maplewood Inn.
 MT. and Mrs. O. H, c. Beckwith, who have been. boarding with Mrs. E. l.. Woodford, left here Monday to abide in Winsted for awhile. Mir. Beckwith was owner of several of the teams working for the trolley.
 Miss Clara and Mary Beattie of Win sted, are spending the holiday vacation with friends in town.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
AGAIN. THE STAFF

Those democratic staff appointments continue to chafe the other fellows. A correspondent of the Hartford Courant is surprised very much that Judge Baldwin made any staff appointments. ]" inasmuch as section 3003 of the general statutes imposes practically all the duties of the staff officers upon the adjutant- general since 1903 and leaves it optional with the governor to appoint staff or notAjust as he feels about it.
 Doubtless this optional business may perhaps supply basis, even though far fetched, for criticism of the governors E appointments. But the good faith of the critic is fairly open to question when he promulgates this astounding inter rogatory:
 What duties have the staff officers performed since 1908? ?"
 What duties. indeed If such query deserved answer at all there is an inn posing list of valiant services to the
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
THURSDAY. DECEMBER s9, 1910
CONSERVING THE WATER

The water situation has been worrying other municipalities, too. New Haven, for instance, is beginning to get frightened over the outlook, and dis cordant howl of righteous indignation
 ent up few days ago from all quarters
 the city when it was made known that the New Haven LawD Club had been using the public water to flood it's tennis courts for skating purposes, with out the knowledge or consent of the Water Company. This liquid embezzle ment by the high-toned club naturally snrages the consumers who are admon- ished to go light on water. and puzzles those citizens who cannot understand why it should take acres of water to give high society skate.
 The New Haven Union, in an editorial dealing with the subject, says:
 "There has been no disposition evi- denced other than in exceptional cases to aid the Water company to conserve it's present supply of water till the drouth ceases People have allowed their water to flow all night in order tc prevent the pipes from freezing, thereby wasting great quantity of water. Yet this difficulty could have been obeviated by these persons going to their cellar and cutting off the water mains there upon retiring at night. But most people are even unwilling to go to this small personal inconvenience. The only people who seem at all bent upon help ing the Water company conserve the xxIoC %oH ir,u straight; and such others as have 8 constitutional abhorrenue to taking a bath.
 Tn certain measure this indictment might perhaps apply to the situation in Canaan. But, alasl the cold water people themselves last October inter- posed serious obstacle in the way of those who might be disposed to assist in conserving the water supply by taking theirs straight" The fact that for the last two or three months they haven't been able to get ''thsirs" to take either straight or crooked, may account for the recent steady decline of the water supply. But in any event, they are absolved from the charge laid against the dilattante New Haven Lawn Club crowd, in that they have never flooded the territory with corporation water when they wanted to get skates on.
 As so the New Haven insinuation of constitutional adherence to taking a bath, ," that is plainly intended for local consumption, and probably will fit, thought it sounds like an echo of the recent political campaign. a
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
GU R ID E A l. $.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT.

Even as children in darkness grope,
 We too, must cling to our highest hope Though long the journey and dim the light, We must walk by faith if not by sight. Iris worth the work though the hill is steep To gain the top where the eye can sweep Der all the vast expanse around, And feel the thrill of the higher ground. Obstacles sometimes may block our way, But we must go on, day by day;
 If you'd get nearer the heights sublime, Be not discouraged, but climb and climb.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

Colonel Roosevelt didn't know that being an editor was su,h hard work. " Aud he's only an associate editor, at that. Connection Western News. The associate editor of the Enquirer says
 he can fully sympathize with the Colonel. l.-Litchfield Enquirer. Doubt less. But it's question whether tn ) Colonsl's editorial duties are sufficiently exacting to qualify him for fully sympathizlng with the associate editor of the En luirer
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

Jerome Hoag spent the Christmas holidays at his home in, Merwins- vile, Conn.
 Mrs. John Flynn is with her son John, who is quite seriously i'll at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford.
 John Hubbard, of Niagara Falls, Can, is spending the Christmas holidays at his home here.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

Lltchfield county furnished the most popular candidate on any ticket in the November election-Comptroller Brad street, who received 79.743, or 2,50O more than Governor Baldwin. The Light vote was a heavy vote, too, Attorney General John H. Light receiving the second highest number, 79,700. As re- suit of this disclosure of his popularity MT. Lights Fairfield county neighbors and friends. in festivity assembled, last week launched gubernatorial boom for him for 1912. Forward the Light bri- gade
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

Any Canaanite out of job, who is qualified for companion, may be inter ested in the following bona fide adver- tisement which appeared in 6 Peoria, H.. newspaper few days ago ''I am going to Texas, want some one to stay with my wife; man or woman; come right away. John Wilhelm, foot of Locust street, Peoria, Ill"
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
WANTED

WANTED-Chamber maids and waitresses for the winter at the sharon Inn.
 George Kirby. sharon. WANT to buy farm in northwestern Connecticut. What have you to offer for eashf Address, T. M. Burns, Torrington. Conn. WANTED-A man with saw min Co saw a lot of lumber Good job. Easy of access.
 II V. n. Reed, Amenia Union N Y. WANTED-STo sell 1000 fence posts
 H. c. Stevens East Canaan, Conn. SALESMAN WANTED to look after our interest in Litchfeld and adjacent counties. Salary or commission. Address, The Victor oil Com pany. Cleveland, O.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
PROVERBS OF DANIEL

Dan Sweeney says: |" The Devil is not so black as he is painted sounds like the report of an inves-' tigating committee appointed by the Devil himself"
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

The Do-your- Christmas shopping early movement has spent itself. Now for a "sane Fourth" ..s
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

The New York, New Haven & Hart ford railroad is worth $500. 100000. But keep your money in your pocket, reader it isn't for sale.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
MISCELLANEOUS

AR. EATEN, optician of Torrington, sonn., will be at The Garfield" hotel the first Mon. day and Tuesday afternoons of each month If unable to call send postal. Consultation free TO RENT-House on West Main street. Inquire of Mrs J. B. Bierce, Canaan.
 S. R. STARK, Nurse, Canaan. Telephone lb-2 TO RENT-My house and barn on south Church street from January 1st Mrs ]. s. Adam, Canaan. -.#
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

Any way, Dr. Cook is willing to give himself the benefit of the public's doubt.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

The retrospective letter of Deacon H. B. Stevens, printed in this issue of The News will be interesting to not only the older readers, who can remember the people and community characteristics of the Woods District" in the early part of the last century but the younger ones as we'll, who take an interest in the his tory of their forbears and in the pro- gress that has been made since the days, for instance, when Deacon Stevens used to sit up nights to snuff tallow dips for the seamstresses who made his clothes by candle light. These reminiscence articles are proving popular with the readers, and The News invites other old residents to furnish similar stories of by-gone days.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

In comparing the presents you got with those you gaye-who got stuck?
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

The senatorship contest is not the only hot fight that will make the legislature seethe and boil and bubble like kettle # grease cooking doughnuts. The struggle for the assistant clerkship of the House must be settled even before the United States Senatorship can get a look-in. New Haven bobs up with another candidate for the assistant clerk ship-John O'Brien, young lawyer who is said to have both ability and good backing. However, J. Olin Howe, the handsome young journalist who came within a little bit of landing the prize two years ago, has the same, and. his friends think, cinch of job.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
Cent-a- Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

I. O. s. COBRSE-Complete Drawing and Illus trating Course, consisting of geometrical, free hand and perspective drawing. pen and ink. water color and drawing from nature. cast and human figure An SS5 course will sell for half price. Address, Art Course, care NEWS office, Canaan.
 FOR SALE-One Combination Pool and Billiard Table Will be sold at a bargain. For partic- ulars address Edward Carroll, Falls Village, Conn. FOR SALE Towering and decorative plants
 Rose M. Adam, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
TELEPHONE: CANAAN 12a RING
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 Lftch- field County and Southern Berkshire.
 It has competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the local doings each week. and goes into the homes aud is perused by the entire families of the thrifty; Intelligent reading class of people whom the lone-headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub fisher promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
THE NEWs, AGENTS

THE NEWS AGENTS Extra copies of The News are on sale at the office of publication and at
 Humphreys Drug Store, Canaan, Egglestoc's Drug Store, Sharon, Post Office, East Canaan. D. H. Oakes' Store, Lakeville, Post Office, Falls Village.
 George T. Johnsons Store, Norfolk, F H Smith & Co.'S Store, Ashley Falls.
Connecticut western news., 1910-12-29
WRITE A LETTER ABOUT IT

Communications on subjects of general inter est to The News readers are invited, but no attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-25
J. s. USSERY
 DID 4s1 NIGHT
Was wen KrDwn al|a Highly Re. spected Plahtfr of This Section Of the State Leaves Wife and
 Seven Children.

J. s. Ussers, 55 years old, well known and highly respscted planter of this countyl died at lis home, No. 1902 Poplar stH Heet, last night at 7:3o o'clock His death was the result of an attack from pneum9nia and he was i'll about a week. Mir. Ussery spent most of his time pn his planta- tion in Pastoria township. this coun- ty, but had his residence here. He was an honorable and worthy citizen and his death will be regretted by his many friends in this city and sec- tion. He was a member of the Mas onic, Knights of Pythias and other local secret orders. His wife and seven children, three of whom are Mrs. J. M. Russell and Ed Ussery, of this city, and Mrs. J. W. Camp bell of Redfield, survive The fun eral arrangements have not been completed, but the obsequies will probably be held this afternoon at o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-25
NO RESTRAINING
 ORDER ISSUED
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creating the big drainage district
 Major White spoke for several hours and his argument was one of the features of the half day session. Major White confined his argument chiefly to an attack upon the validity of the provisions of the bill, author
 zing the board to levy unlimited as- sessment, and particularly attacked MT. Coleman's construction of Sec tion II of the Plum Bayou Drainage Act, which defines the power of the board in levying assessments. Major White also argued against the valid ity of the act on the grounds that it permitted the board to levy taxes far in excess of the betterments. He criticised MT. Colemans contentious in aAMor of the provision of the act for the bondholders protection, stat ing that while none of counsel pres- ent were as yet attorneys for the bondholders, it seemed that the prop erty owners ought at least have some protection. He argued determinedly against the enforcement of levy for the purpose of refunding the $65, ,0OO already expended in carrying out the preliminary arrangements for the perfection of the district and cited many authorities, contending that such feature in any law would be
 unconstitutional. Major White ex- pressed sympathy for those who had expended money, but saw no relief for them under the drainage bill in question. He said that under pro- vision of the general drainage act, if drainage district is organized in this section, these persons will be refunded their money. Major White argued at length to the effect that there was no necessity for special drainage act for the general drainage bill, in effect in this state, embodied all of the best features of the Plum Bayou Drainage act and omitted the objectionable ones. The speaker criti- cised the board for not adopting the general drainage bill.
 Attorney M. Danaher briefly out lined objections set up by Attorney Asa Oracle and Major White, in their arguments for temporary restrain ing order reviewing some of the pro- visions of the bill more fully and their i'll effect, if carried out
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-25
X BIG AD FOR US.

AS evidence of what the new Plum
 Bayou Drainage project means to Arkansas in the way of advertising this state to the outside world and its having a tendency to let investors in other states know that Arkansas is on the upward move, the following editorial, which is clipped from the far away Troy (N. Y) Times will be read with interest here:
 ARKANSAS IN THE LTMELIGHT.
 As an illustration of the spirit which is abroad throughout the coun- try and which is prophetic of vast material benefit ultimately, the fact is worth mentioning that the Plum Bayou drainage district, of Jefferson county, Arkansas, has authorized the issue of bonds to the amount of $1,- O00,000, the proceeds to be devoted to the reclamation of a large area. by IlllS IucdHS LlU,UOo dCI cS Ol ldHu will be reclaimed and transformed from useless marsh to a condition of rich productiveness. This is very significant, and highly creditable to Arkansas, which thus puts itself in the front rank of progress. Arkan- sas is not wealthy state in com- parison with some others, and it's re- sources are largely agricultural. Such being the case the people evi- dently are awakening to the possi- bility of much greater things than have yet been accomplished. There are extensive regions of swamp lands and these if drained and cultivated properly will assure most produc- tive returns Arkansas, is realizing the value conservation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-25
PINE BLUFFIAN
 IS ASSAULTED
Will Smith, Popular Cotton Belt Con- ductOr, Attacked by Drunken Sec- tion Hand at Camden and is
 Taken to the Hospital.

Will Smith we'll known and popular conductor on the Cotton Belt road, living at No. eos West Sixth avenue, was assaulted by drunken section hand at Camden, Ark, last Monday and had to be taken to the company hospital at TeXarkana for treatment. He was struck on the bridge of the nose and his nose was broken by the blow. The man jump ed out of an alley and struck him un- expectedly.
 Three weeks ago the same man made an attack on MT Smith, while he was in charge of local train out of this city, en route to Camden. Mir. Smith had ordered him not to drink on his caboose. The man struck Mir Smith with pair of brass knucks and rendered him unconscious. He then escaped to the woods, but was captured and fined $50 in Camden court
 When he was assaulted Monday Mir. Smith was too weak from loss of blood to appear as prosecuting witness and the man is still being held. Information from the hospital at TeXarkana says he is doing nice Iy and will be able to return to his home in this city Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-25
MUCH INTEREST IN
 POCKETBOOK CASE
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ing. They saw the pocketboOk in Vego. The officers admitted that Hammond showed no uneasiness about his coat, but when Hogue said he wanted to wear it awhile, he con- scented. They told of the pocketbook being given to Chief Stanley. It was empty when found. Chief Stanley testified to receiving the purse and said he dismissed Hammond from po- lice service after Luttrel made com plaint against him and told of his losing his pocketbook and money. Chief Stanley said many persons ar rested on charges of intoxication make complaints at headquarters of having money when arrested.
 Leonard Sheppard, patrol driver, testified that he was on duty at head quarters when Luttrel was brought in by Hammond, that Luttrel said he had $25 in little black pocketbook. Witness said Luttrel now claims to have lost SIP or SIS. The pocketbook found in Hammond's coat pocket was of a tan color. Sheppard told of Hammond arresting drunk" on the $2O3 on him. All the money was re- turned to the prisoner.
 A man named Greenwood testified that he met Hammond early Satur- day morning and asked the loan of 30 cents. Hammond told him he had no money. Ben Tolson told of trying to borrow 15 cents from Hammond on Saturday and got the same ans Wer
 The former patrolman was the last witness put on the stand by the de- fense before adjournment. He was questioned by his attorney, A. H. Powell, and was giving direct testi- mony when Magistrate Frazier closed court for the day.
 Hammond said he was born in Ten
 
 ed as brakeman and worked up to a firemans job. He said he once work ed for c. H. Seabrook at Teague, Texas, formerly of this city; that he was a member of the Fireman's or der and was never arrested before. He told of arresting Luttrel Friday ,IrJ,t 0 n1 To fn1t tn the prisoner had a gun, took him to headquarters and left him there. Hammond corroborated Sheppard's statement in that Luttrel had stated that he had $25 in little black pock- etbook Hammond says he ate his midnight supper and had no money to pay for it. He gave ticket at the Busy Bee for the lunch. Saturday morning, after leaving his beat, he played pool at Vego's billiard hall. When he left he was positive he took his overcoat with him. He went to his room over B. l.. Owens on West Second avenue and hung his overcoat on the wall He put the dog out closed the door and slept. The door had no lock on it. When he awoke the things in the room were in top- sy turvy condition and the dog had reappeared there. Hammond says his overcoat was missing He offered reward among policemen for it's return He then told of it being re- turned to him by Patrolman Hogue
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-25
HODGE TO REPEAT
 HIS LECTURE TONIGHT
International Educational Secretary of the Y. M. c. A., is Induced to Speak Here Again
 Tonight.

The lecture of George B. Hodge, of New York. international education- al secretary of the Y M c. A., at the Merrill Institute last night, was one of the most instructive and interest ing ever heard in this city.
 Many members of the Y M C. A.. turned out to hear him and many others were present. He spoke twice during the evening and was enthus- iastically received. One of his lec- lures was illustrated and one slide shown by him was especially effec- tive. dealing with education and it's great value to the American people. The picture compared the earning capacity of the educated man to that of the uneducated and it was shown by figures. reliable statistics, that every school day netted the educat- ed man $10 day on an average. J. B. Poyce, president of the Cotton Belt Savings and Trust Company, who was among the spectators, de- clared after the lecture that if the picture was shown on canvas in this city permanently it would be worth million of dollars to Pine Bluff and Jefferson county from an educational standpoint. The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. M. c. A., serv- ec delicious luncheon during the evening. After the lectures last night the following statement was prepared for publication by special committee:
 To The Public.
 We have tonight heard a most in teresting and instructive address at the Young Mems Christian Associa- tion by Mir. George B. Hodge, inter- national educational secretary. of New York. All those present were so pleased with his theme and the pow CT and manner of it's presentation that we prevailed on him to remain and repeat his address Friday night We urge all men and women of the city who are interested in the pro- gress ofthe world and the good of men to come and see and hear him at s D. m., tonight at the Y. M. c. A. audi torium. His lecture is on practical and technical education and is splen- didly illustrated. Admission free.
 J. E. BoYCE.
 J. W. CRAWFORD,
 J. I. NORRIS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-25

Joe Gocio and E. P. Notrebe and wife, of Grady, are among the late arrivals at the Hotel Jefferson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-25
THE FRIENDLIEST
KIND OF "TIP.'

is to take care Of your Fire Insurance rolicy, and not let it lapse, or, ln case your premises aIe still uninsur ed, to lose no time in taking out a policy Delays in this respect are al- ways dangerous. Nobody knows when where or how fire is going to start, and it is best to be prepared for all such emers oncies The po,icg my save you many thousands of dollars Let us write one for you.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-02-25
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  Come this Store is until 9:30 p.