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Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
Letters From the People
Principal EIdridge's Reminder.

HFlnClpai EIOTlORe 0eT11inOeT. To the Kditor of The News:
 It has recently become known to me that certain boys ID my school-boys only ten years of age i'll some cases, or even less-haye been and are being un lawfully supplied with tobacco by at least two dealers in this town. For the benefit of these dealers let me quote from chapter 80 of the general Statutes of 1889.
 Section 1361-"Every person who shall sell, give, or deliver to any minor under sixteen years of age, tobacco Tn any form, shall be fined not more than fifty dollars for each offense."
 For the benefit of the boys and their parents, quote section 1262;
 Every person under sixteen years of age who shall smoke or in any way use, ill any public street, place, or resort, to- bacco Ill any form whatsoever, shall be fined not more than seven dollars for each offense."
 There are important physical reasons why the use of tobacco by young boys must not be tolerated. Tobacco is a nar- cotic which owes its influence to a strong poison known as nicotine. This poison ill pure form is so strong that two or three drops would be sufficient to kill a man by its action upon the nervous sys- tenn. This action is we'll known among boys training for athletic contests. The heart is affected; boys become short winded as a result of the action on the heart. It has been shown that tobacco has also the effects of giving the young smoker a stunted appearance. It often causes & chronic inflammation of the throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. Be- sides this. according to Macy's PhYsi- ology. ''the frequent use of cigars or cigarettes by the young seriously effects the quality of the blood" And, what is quite as important, "mental vigor is i'm paired as we'll as physical strength"
 1 am quite aware that most of the par ents here realize these things, and that some, at least, try to make their sons realize them. It has seemed to me, how ever, that there were others who may need to be reminded, both of the law and of the reasons for which the law was make.
 Cordially yours,
 ALBERT G. ELDRIDGE.
 Canaan, Got, Is.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
Phobia.

According to the Medical Record, there are about a dozen phobias mortals are subject to, of which hydrophobia appears to be the worst type. The Record says the more common of the various phobias as classified by Beard, are as follows:
 Claustrophobia, fear of narrow or closed places.
 Agoraphobia. fear of open places.
 Astraphobia, fear of lightning.
 Monophobia, fear of being alone.
 PaUhophobia, fear of disease.
 Mysophobia, fear of contamination.
 Siderodromophobia, fear of railroad travel.
 Acrophobia, fear of being at a height or looking over preciPices.
 Thanatophobia, fear of death.
 These classified fears are commoner than most people suppose. What kind of phobia have you?
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
Harris Bachelor Hall.

To the Editor of The News:
 Dear Sir Did you ever have any experience in keeping bachelors hall ? No? We'll, 1 have. Let me tell yoll about it. In the summer of 1895 came to @ little hamlet called Drummond, on the line of the Duluth 6 Iron Range Railroad, 12 miles from Two Harbors. There was only section house, a small depot, water tank and three or four log cabins there at the tune. 1 had been roaming around the country a long time and had become tired of boarding houses, hotels. lumber camps, etc., so l came to the conclusion to build myself a cabin and settle down to make Drum mond my home. l went to work for the railroad company until l got my cabin built. 1 boarded at the section house, then I selected 8 pleasant place near the station and cleared up about three quarters of an acre which had been covered with many small trees and brush This I did at odd times for I worked every day. I had had no ex- peIience in buildingshouses, but thought 1 could build one that would do for a 1ome aud I succeeded nicely. built the cabin of small logs, such as could handle, l2x14. l had lumber for the floor aAu roof and put ln two windows, one ill the south side and door and window in front, facing the east and the railroad. 1 made bunk, table and benches, and everything 1 had except bedding, dishes aud stove. 1 built d cellar under the cabin t. keep my eatables in, and shed to keep wood for the winter. Here lived seven or eight years.
 In the spring of the second year l planted @ fine garden, built a chicken house, bought chickens, and lived fine. l had everything Que could wish for. There were lakes and creeks near by that were fine for fishing, and lots of game roamed the woods, so you see the place was splendid for baching or Shaking" as it is called up here. l did all my cooking. There were dozen men at the section house, and besides homesteaders, hunters and trappers ! lived all around us; so We had much to interest us. When not working, such as hunting, trapping, skeeing, fishing through the ice in the winter time there were dancing parties and frohcs with the settlers. My cabin was in 8 slightly place on a rising slope of ground large pine and some cherry trees had planted stood in front of my cabin. had flowers along the walk to the door and morning glories up over and around the windows. Around the edge of the garden I planted sunhowers. I built z windmill and placed it at the peak oi the roof. I placed sign over the dool thus
 '' Bachelors Hall A girl wanted.'
 In the midst of a grass plot near the front gate 1 put another sign:
 " Beware of the Dog"
 Though I had no dog I thought i would keep out strangers when wa away, working, and it worked good People would stop and look the place over as they passed by, and as had i arranged it certainly looked very pleasant and home-hke.
 l must say this was a very pleasan and peaceful per1od of my life. In on, short letter could not tell you every thing about my living here, but thi will show you how we Shakers ge along in northern Minnesota.
 Charles A. Harris.
 Two Harbors, Minn., Oct 13.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 19. 1911
If thou canst not give pleasure to all by thy deeds and thy knowledge, give it then unto the few; many to please is but vain. Schiller
THE ToRRlNeToN SPIRIT

The situation in Torrington has been one to challenge the sympathy of the whole country. The ravages of the typhoid scourge have beeu rehearsed, ad nauseam, until the public are familiar with the narrowing details of ''new eases, increases in the death list," etc. But the situation has another side the side that reveals human sympathy and fraternal cooperation in their best light. The great heart of the people is touched and the best impulses are awakened to the highest effort in the cause of the sufferers and the bereaved. The organized efforts that are put forth by the people of all classes show that creed, party. class distinctions and social divisions are wiped out and forgotten in the ministrations of humanity to it's suffering fellow men.
 The improvised emergency hospitals notably the equipment of the Trinity parish house-for the care of the sick, have proved an invaluable feature of the desperate fight against the scourge; and the generous response to the means adopted for raising relief funds has afforded @ striking example in brotherly cooperation. The significance of this particular feature of the splendid work in Torrington is set forth in an editorial which we quote, from the Hartford Oourant, on "The Spirit of Torrington, ' as follows
 "Dia you ever meet man o1 woman from Torrington that wasn't proud of the town and of belong ing to it ? Surely none such has ever come into the "Oourant" editorial rooms The people differ and scrap al times politically, as free Americans have right 70 do, and, indeed, are the better Americans for doing. But, when il what they are for every time. In theil recent distress they have stood by each other splendidly. Look at the way the well have rallied to the help of the ill Torrington has about one, sixth the pop. ulation of Hartford and last Saturday its people in the haphazard tag day way of raising fund of small contributions got together about $3.4O0. The money they have raised in various ways for the relief of the sufferers is between SEQ, ,0O( and $25, 900. Imagine Hartford raising $2O, O,OO0 in day by ten-cent contribu tions and $12O,O0O to $150, ,0O0 altogathel for the aid of it's own sick That's inst about what, relatively speaking, tht people of Torrington have been doing It's fine it's the true Yankee public spirit, and it shows once more that il this seemingly cold and sordid world brotherly love, practical sympathy, ant the sweet and gentle graces of life art not lost. They're not on every day parade, but they are at hand when tht crisis arrives"
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
TIM ELY WARNING

Principal Eldridge's reminder to to- 5acco dealers, parents and boys, in a communication appearing in this issue Of The News, is timely and well ex- pressed warning. along 8 line where timely and explicit warning is needed. Dealers, especially, Vi ill do we'll to take heed of the law applying to the sale of tobacco and cigarettes to children.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
It's MT. Town Clerk Allyn Faller now
When in doubt tell it to your wife.

The vail that goes up from the east ern part of the state, concerning the de- pravity of the "agricultural" fairs, may, perhaps result in movement to purify those popular expositions. The "mid- ways" they say, are naughty, and the big pumpkins and sleek cattle are only a respectable side issue constituting an excuse for the depraved and degrading features. It may be so. But it's the midway that attracts the crowds, and if fakers and sideshows are pushed out, the process may elevate the tone. but it will spoil the show. |.@...
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

''I can give you the part of butler"
 "I couldn't take small part like that"
 "You are evidently not used to society drama. The butler has his share of the epigrams. "-Pittsburgh Post.
 My coffee is not quite sweet enough' remarked he.
 "WelI, if you don't like it, suppose you' II have to lump it," said she with smile, passing the loaf sugar his way Hen Hen. ...NE...
 Purist-"H is this2 Your card reads "R. E. Wise, Rectifier and Compounder," and you tell me you are proofreader,
 R. E. Vise-"Why, yes, Irectify errors and compound words. Judge.
 She Thought He Would Stand Bet ter Show-"Johnny." said the teacher. ''There is a book. Now stand up straight and sing like little man.
 1.-The song was "Nearer My God" No sooner had the school commenced to sing than little girl waved her hand fran tically. Stopping the singing the teacher inquired the cause.
 "Please teacher, I think Johnny will get nearer if he whistles. "-Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Iris said Turkey is willing to surrender Tripoh to Italy but wants to keep up the external appearance of authority. Now doesn't that sound just like a man who, having married a shrew, and discovering that she is boss, asks permission to be permitted to carry the impression that he issat the head of affairs in his own house Post
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population of 2,171, (census of 191O.) Two railroads. , National and Savings Banks. ~ Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond.
 Up-to-date High School and first-class school system. ..- Five churches.
 First-class hotel.
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine. Six miles of State Roads.
 Electric light and power plant,
 Complete Sewer System.
 Never-failing water supply and the best water in the state. .. a.4 Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries. Fraternal and benefit societies. Brass band. Up-to-date department stores. ... Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
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 Ltch- 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 and is perused by the entire families Of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom She ong-headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the oficeof publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Eggleston'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 6 Co.'S Store Ashley Falls. W D. French Sheffield, Mass. A. L. Dickinson, Salisbury. J. W. Morgan, Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Evidently room for improvement yet Thomas A. Edison says: "The success ful aeroplane right now is eighty-fve per cent. man and fifteen per cent. machine and no progress will be made until that ratio is reversed
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Liquor Prosecutor Williams, of New Milford, apparently finds the atmosphere of Canaan exceptionally congenial, these days. Evidently there's something in the wind.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
SOMEBODY NEEDS YOU
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

Somebody needs you, dearie.
 Somebody needs your best; It may be out in the east,
 Or it may be in the west. Somebody needs your gladness,
 Somebody needs your cheer, To help make skies the brighter
 When life seems dark and drear. Somebody needs your kind word, Somebody needs your smile To ease life's heavy burden
 And make it seem worth while. For each one has a mission,
 There's work for each to do; Somebody needs you, dearie,
 To make life good and true.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Assurances from State Highway Com missioner Macdonald. that the " missing link in the trunk line of good roads, between East Canaan and Norfolk, is to be built at once. is cheer ing news from headquarters.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

To that Los Angeles court that is try ing to get jury in the McNamara case we would respectfully recommend the procedure of the mock trial.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

"Seven years ago Handed in this town with only $1, but that dollar gave me my start,"
 You must have invested it very prof. itably."
 II did. I telegraphed home for money" Kansas City Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Prospective tenant-'I like the house. but I don't like that huge building in front. It's such dreary outlook"
 Agent-"Oh. but that's only gun powder factory. It might blow up any day '-Iondon Opinion,
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

New York may be baseball crazy but it's a question whether the rest of the country is anywhere near sane on the subject.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Possibly the reason John D. Rock efeller favors the hymn, " Beautiful Isle of Somewhere, is because "isle ' has such a suggestively smooth and greasy sound.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

There be more soul-harrowing afflic tions ill life than to suffer an adversC verdict in breach of promise suit
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

The price of tea is going up again, according to tip from the treasury department. Sad news-for the towns that didn't go for license.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Dramatic talent in Canaan? The Ri alto IS all over town. Why, Gwendolin. you couldn' throw cabbage head in any direction without hitting an actor.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

And the leaves are gently falling, fall ing. It's simply @ case of losing theil grip.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

The trolley people have not yet put the "Jim Grow" cars on the Berkshire line-not even that division that passes through Sheffield.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub isPer promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Get Together. Pull Together. It. more profitable than pulling apart-anC lots more fun.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Old gentleman-"Well. my little man, how old are you ?"
 Tommy Rufian-''My age varies, sir When I'm railroad travelling I'm under 12, but when go to fetch the beer I'm over A. ''-TiG- Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

Nothing slack in slack lime circles hereabouts, just now-not much.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

FOR sALE--A fine Service Hog, one and one half years old. Will sell or exchange, because he Is related to my stock. H. P. Morse, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
WANTED

WANTED-A competent woman Co do general housework fin family of three Liberal wages to the right party. Mrs J. H. Roraback, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
In Sunday School.

Who knows whether Coy. Wilson's disparagement of the hymn. "The Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" will not be used against him in political cam paigns ? Already that eminent and de- vout hymnologist, Mir. John D. Rocke- feller, says that this hymn is good enough for him and his family.
 Gov. Wilson characterized the hymn as Silly and meaningless. This char acterization might we'll have been ap- piled to nine-tenths of the verses sung in Sunday schools of the sixties.
 Far out upon the prairie
 How many children dwell Y.
 Who never read the Bible
 Or hear the Sabbath bell
 was by no means the fiabbiest Some were sentimental beyond description i; others were sugary to the provocation of nausea. Yet there were few sun day schools in which more robust songs were sung with gusto by young and old, as
 My old companions, fare you well
 will not go with you to hell.
 mean with Jesus Christ to dwell.
 Fare you we'll fare you well
 The tune to which these words were sung was u wild, defiant, inspiring melody, said to be of camp meeting origin.
 We are informed that the hymns in Sunday Schools today are of healthier tone, that the sickly and mawlzish verses have disappeared with books once popular in Sunday school libraries, as " Irish Amy" and "Tim the Scissors Grinder. Boston Herald. a
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

FOR SALE-12 Black Minorca Cockerels S. C., six months, full blood, cheap Rev H. Corn ford, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

OSTRICH PLUMES-French and willow pumes at the lowest price. quality considered Noth- ing but the finest African wild bird stock used in our plumes. Write for descriptive circuar. send $500 for our Special French Feather, or 80 90 for our Special Willow Plume Money cheerfnlly refunded if not satisfactory.
 CHATTERTON PLUME co,
 New Milford Com.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

FOR SALE Hubbard squashes l.. IT. Kellogg, Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

FOR SALE CHEAP-One oak bedroom suit, osk hall rack, one mission library table, one oak office or library table, one oak parlor table, one ladies' desk, one office desk, five office chairs. A. V A. Feltsn, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
MISCELLANEOUS

WHAT THEY SAY to Mrs. Nj c. Dean when they see her Ladies' Trimmed Hats: "Oh I wish we had not bought our hats until yours came"
 R. EATEN, optician of Torrington, Conn.,, will be at The Garfield" hotel the first Mon- day and Tuesday afternoons of each month. If unable to call send postal. Consultation free. s. R. STARK, Nurse, Canaan. Telephone i5-a acknowledgment and Scientific Optician, will be at Mrs M A. Halls Falls Village, Ct., Oct 1s I9 and at Maple Shade Inn, Salisbury, Ct, Oct. 20, 2i.
 MRS. M. C. DEAN will have a fine collection of Ladies' Hats from Miss Cora Brown carly in October She will also make perso0al selec- ton of Hats from the wholesale houses of New York.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents H
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-English BeaRes. Just the right age to train for this falls rabbit hunting Thoroughbreds and bred to hunt
 John l.. ThurlouRh.
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

s. R. STARK, Nurse, Canaan. Telephone i5a
Connecticut western news., 1911-10-19

greasy sound
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-08-11
RICH WOOD.

John Townsend spent Sunday
with Joe Townsend.
Garvin Wimberly made his reg
ular call last Sunday.
Roy McEwen was the guest of
Algie Melton last Sunday.
Carlos Wimberly was the guest
of Miss Nisie Cole Sunday.
Mrs, Jane Wyatt, who has been
sick for some time, is no better.
Miss Lura Jordan was the guest
of Miss Dolores Jordan Saturday
night.
Mrs. Fannie Pierce spent Satur-
day and Sunday with her father,
N. Jones.
Bernard and John Matthews
visited Amos and Clarence Kee
last Sunday.
Algie Melton spent Saturday
night and Sunday with his sister,
Mrs. Ethel Wyatt.
e. l.. McEwen was seen going
down the road Sunday. Did you
see him, Miss Ollie?
Mrs. Lucy jolly Of Corning,
Ark, who spent last week here
with her father, departed for home
Wednesday.
Calvin Bond and Miss Edna
Hollingsworth of Sawyers' Mill
were married last week. We wish
them all JOY and happiness.
AS news is scarce this week |
will close. My best wishes to The
Chronicle and it's many readers.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-08-11
Very truly,
Camden, August 5.
The Amenities.
d. w. HOLLAND,

"Well, in spite of our doctrinal
differences" say the Presbyterian
according to Life, eve will all be
together in heaven"
"Yes,' says the Methodist, "let
us hope We shall all meet there and
never more walk separate ways"
"Ah," says Congregationalist,
chow blessed it is to think we shall
all be band of brethren up there
all of us with wings and"
"All of us except the Baptists,' %
interrupts the Unitarian. "They'll
have fms"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1911-08-11
OFFICIAL ORDER NO. 4.

The following rules and regula-
tions have been promulgated by
the Commissioner of Agriculture
and State Live Stock Inspector,
under authority conferred by the
Acts of Tennessee 1901, 1907 and
1909, effective on and after August
l, 1al1:
Whereas, the fact has been de-
termined by the Commissioner of
Agriculture and State Live Stock
Inspector, and notice is hereby
given that all public stock yards in
Tennessee are infected with hog
cholera and other contagious swine
disease; and
Whereas, the movement of swine
from any public stock yards in this
State for "breeding," stock" or
feeding purpose" or for any other
purpose other than immediate
slaughter, is constant menace to
the swine raising industry of Ten
nessee; and
Whereas, the swine growing in
terests demand that proper steps
he taken to prevent the further
spread of hog cholera and other
contagious and infectious swine
diseases from said infected public
stock yards.
Now, therefore, we, 7. F. Peck,
Commissioner of Agriculture, and
G.. Il. White, State Live Stock In
spector, do hereby order;
Section l. That all public stock
yards in the State are hereby place
ed in quarantine-as regards the
handling of swine-and all persons,
firms and corporations are prohib-
tied from removing swine there
from for any purpose other than
immediate slaughter.
Given under our hands and seal
this July II, 1911, Nashville, Tenn.
Il. f. PECK,
Commissioner of Agriculture.
G. Il. WHITE,
State Live Stock Inspector.