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Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
Loss of an Eve

Delpeis La Tulipe, the 11-years- old son of MT. Elizear La Tulipe of Torring- ton, who was shot in the eye by an air rife said to have been fired by Toto Glordani, the 7-years-old son of MT. Francesca Giordani, has returned from the Hartford Hospital where it was found necessary to remove the injuried eye. Papers have been served on the Giordanis in a civil suit for damages for $2, 300 to compensate MT. La Tulipe for for medical expenses and loss of time and for damages of $7,5OO in favor of the La Tulipe boy.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23

It may be not generally known to the people of Canaan that an outdoor school 1ourishes here. and that it's pupils-and teaoher-have pursued their school work all through the present winter, and even during the recent zero weather. This school, taught by Miss Adele Merwin, at the S. O. Beckley place, comprises a number of small children. who study and recite out of doors, generally on the spacious veranda, and, being sensibly clothed. not only experience no personal discomfort but actually and keenly en- joy their outdoor work and seem ben efitted by it, physically and otherwise, as the wholesome glow of their counte- nances and their exuberant spirits tes- tify. It is an experiment. that is amply justified by the manifest results.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23

The rivalry between Hartford and New Haven as to which shall have the best hotel and the soonest is a good thing for everybody. Competitions of this kind are form of public spirit which leads to improved looks, greater greater comfort and wider general hap piness.-Waterbury American. It may not be out of place to observe that this epidemic of hotel expansion didn't set ID until after Canaan had set the pattern and given to the public the finest hotel in the northwest section of the state. Since The Canfeld opened for business. every city and town of consequence has become infected with 8 passion for fine hotels.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23

The News itself would not think of fCTe- stalling the "exegesis" which the above classic seems to promise. by lifting the fog that obscures the Eagles long-range and wide-angIe vision. But even if it were so inclined, The News acknowl- edges itself fiustered by the embarrass- ment attending the privilege of ex- changing courtesies with an editor who is also 8 mayor, especially when his utterance gives no distinguishing clue as to whether it was written by the editor or by the mayor, and yet appears to bear the earmarks of both the editorial sanctum and the city hall.
 The professional interest in the prob lem of the fire situation in Canaan would seem to betray the fine Italian hand and the hard practical head of his honor the mayor, while the fowery, feathery, free-and- easy josh; the charming imagery and the graceful metre of the epic, indi- cate the editor, sure-pop.
 Thus it is plain that the Eagle has The News at disadvantage. To para phrase familiar telephonic query, Who are we talking with ?-the mayor of the Eagle? or the editor of the city of Pitts field?
 To set at rest one point which the Eagle brings up, The News hastens to assure its esteemed Pittsfield contempo- rary that Canaan is not one of those towns that "have to be visited by fire and flood in order to be purged of their iniquity.'' Canaan has had very few fires, never flood. and was always short on iniquity, of which at present 1t hasn' t any. This latter fact is explained by some who claim that Canaan was purged by the no license vote of last October, while others contend that it must have been something else, as the October vote possessed no purgative properties.
 It seems to be wide-open question this question of just what did it-and one that may safely be left to the mayor of the Eagle for investigation and solution when he comes down with the editor of the city to settle that fire de- partment business-on which occasion The News will cheerfully see to it that the time consumed in waiting for train connection back to Pittsfeld is profit ably-even .joyously--if not hilariously spent.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
HoRRoRscoPE-FEB. 2s.

Stars and planets all mixed up. Lots of people ought to go crazy this month. Weather doing it's share. Beware of getting cold feet and look out for house. maids knee. Eyer had it? Same here. Lent next week Swear off something. Great doings st the Board of Trade banquet tonight. Nothing like it. Fire district and water company making goo. goo eyes at each other. They'll get together soon, no doubt. You never miss the water till the goose hangs high.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
Letters From the People
Apply to the Secretary

Editor News: I have been informed that am 8 member of the Wurra Wur- ra Club, although I never applied for membership, and do not know when l was accepted. I see that the club is holding regular meetings and transact ing business. I have never received a notice to attend a meeting. and as l would like to take part in them, will you please tell in your paper just when the meetings are held, and where the club has it's headquarters Anxious.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
SINGING IN THE RAIN.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT.

I heard bird sing in the rain; l heard it o'er and o'er again, And wondered how it had the heart To sing and sing its cheery part When all the world was dark and gray, And cen the sun had gone away. And still it sang out in the tree, Till all at once it came to me "Rainl cannot touch happy heart :" And we can make lite's gloom depart If we're receptive to the love That's raining down from up above.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23

Colonel N. G. Osborn was appointed, Tuesday, 8 member of the board of state prison directors, by Governor Baldwin. The Colonel has done time before on the same board, and this is his second indeterminate sentence.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
After next Tuesday-Lent.

There are 267 words in Lincoln's Get tysburg speech, 196 of which are words of one syllable. -Pittsfeld Eagle. The idea How long could he have held down job on Boston paper
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 9s, 1911

What great blessing is a friend -. who can relieve thy cares by his conversation, thy doubts by his sounsels, thy sadness by his good humor. and whose very looks give comfort to thee.-Seneca.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
Ask the Water Company

Editor News: I would like to in quire when the new hydrants, author. ized by the Fire District meeting. are to be installed Taxpayer.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
Let's all get together and whoop 'e1 up for better Canaan than ever.

The biennial discussion of annual ses- sions is on. When that result is achiev- ed the annual discussion of biennial ses- sions will begin. Twas ever thus.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23

Rev. MT. Smyth ought to be on the toast-card at to-night's banquet, to re- pond to "Our Wives-God Bless lem p
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23

Having settled the icense-no license controversy, both Liberal" and "Citi- zen'' have apparently withdrawn their batteries, but it is 8 safe proposition that they are keeping their powder dry.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23

If that legislative proposition to tax bachelors in Massachusetts gets enacted into law, will it be really tax? or 8 fine?
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
WANTED

WANTED-A young man to act as manager of branch Real Estate office in Canaan, Conn. Must furnish references Appiy to EggleAton & Buckley, Millerton, N. '.
 WANTED-A farm. % to 20 acres within two miles of Catholic Church Running water: fair buildings. Box S4, Falls Village, Ct. WANTED to rent at Twin Lakes. furnished cottage from May until November, 1911. One easily accessible to F. R. stntion. C. H. Nickersou, Civil Engineor, Lakcville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
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 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 the long-headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub Esher promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23

TO RENT-After April first, the Capron property at South Canaan l.. W. Baird, Falls Village.
 A. k. PATTEN, opttcian of Torrington, 'onn., will he at The Garfield" hotel the first Mon- day and Tuesday afternoons of each month. If unable to call send postal Consultation free
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
MISCELLANEOUS

A. R. EATEN, Optician, will be at the Canheld
 Hotel Feb 21 and 2s
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
THE NEWS AGENTS

THE NEWS AGENTS Extra copies of The News are on sale at the 0fnce 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. Johnsons Store, Norfolk, F. H. Smith & Co.'S Store, Ashley Falls.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
wRITEALETTER AeoUTIT

Communications on subjects of general inter est to The News readers are invited, but nc attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

 FOR SALE CHEAP-PhonogrHph outfit in good condition. Write Box i05 Canaan, Conn. FOR SALE-One Combination Pool and Billiard Table Will be sold at a bargain. For particl ulars address Edward Carroll, Falls Village, Conn.
 FOR SALE-12 sets single and double harness, sever l runabouts, carriages and surreys. Will be sold very cheap to make room for new ones. Briggs Livery Stable, Canaan, Feb. 1, 1911,
 FOR SALE-Registered Hostein Bull fifteen months old Frank Goodwin, Canaan, R. F. D. CREAM delivered at your home. Any quantity at 35 cents per quart, if ordered the day before Telephone 92@ c. Fitch, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-23

Abraham Lincoln was undoubtedly an emi- nently great man and knew how to rnn a nation and keep the old ship of state right-side up in the storm. But what work would he have made trying to start fire department in town that thinks it won't burn because it never has?-Con- r1n1 NoxvC
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-24
PILOT OF THE PINES
breaches to Lumberiacks In
the Timber Region.
Rev. Francis {. Higgins an Eyansel
Who Ministers to Congregation
Of $4,000 In ESQ Northwest
ern Campo.

Duluth, Minn.-Pastor Of the Par
ish Of the Pines" is the Rev. Francis
e. Higgins, an evangei, who ministers
to the spiritual and often the tenn
poral wants Of congregation of thir-
ty thousand, and yet has no church
He Is the original of Norman Dun
cans stories CT the Northwest His
followers are lumberjacks and his
parish comprises the vast timber
lands OF the Northwest, which he
traverses with dog-drawn sledge.
How he breaches in the language Of
the woods and how he practices mus
cular Christianity are told here.
The Rev. Francis e. Higgins, who
goes into the woods to preach to men,
is man first and a preacher after
ward. He is Higgins. just plain Hig-
gins. to the saloon keepers he has put
out of business and the councils he
has awakened to their duty out In the
numbering towns Of the Great Lakes.
But to his parishioners. the men who
cut the timber. he Is "the Pilot" He
aao Att CnuA VI. LIE cSA NUNS - y
preached in the low, dimly lighted
clubhouse OF the camp. with its dou-
BILE tier of straw-flled hunks and its
redhot stove, around which hang the
half dry "mackinaws" and mittens of
the men, And with blanket covered
barrel for his pulpit the Pilot breaches
In the lingo Of his hearers. Perhaps
It Is the story OF the Prodigal Son.
He got tired of living at home with
the old man, boys, SC he packed his
turkey and went out to blow his stake.
Where did he land? You know. He
ended in the snake room. And there
the old man found him and took him
home and sobered him up"
Committees. officials and public SEN
timent are conserving the forests
Higgins, single-handed, is conserving
the lnmberjacks. He has NO church,
but he has a congregation of $4,000
Irish. Scotch, French-C Canadian. Amer
ican-they wait for him.
The missionary travels all over the
timber region of Minnesota with his
team of dogs. Although Higgins is a
man who weighs more than 200
pounds, his beautiful team Of dogs
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-24


irove his fast car up The none-too-steep
but long slope now reducing the dis
tance between him and the one girl.
Miss Lee was screaming no longer.
She was bent forward. her face In her
arms. and sobbing her utter hopeless
ness.
"Lonniei"
The girl suddenly ceased her teary
deluge and raised her head.
"Jacki"
Never in all the years that Ellston
had known her had he heard her give
this particular information to his given
name. It stirred his blood and. in an
instant, made him forceful, compell-
ing, changing his mission of rescue to
one of selfish purpose.
"Lonnie. ! have come for my an
swer."
But. Jack, this is no time for SEN
timent. Help me! Save mel fcant
answer you now"
There was certain sternness about
the youths XellmoIda6 law His
eyes, as he made answer. were ex-
pressionless.
Il shall not save you. Lonnie, until
you give me my answer; until you
agree to become my wife. Every in
slant we spend here brings you near
ei deaths door. Over yonder hill is d
sharp turn In the road, with ledge
straight ahead hundreds of feet deep
and filed with rocks"
"You don't love me-" walled the
girl.
FILLED with rocks" reiterated the
youth placidly. The natives here
about call Il Dead Mans Gulch."
Il have always loved you. Jack, |"
gasped the frightened girl.
1T is sure DEATH" interrupted the
man. II remember well when McLane
went over. Ali we found Of him were
the bows Of his automobile glasses"
And" continued the girl hastily. Il
will marry you, Jack-but / shall al
ways be afraid CT y0u."
The two machines were conceding
to gravity. They were going more
slowly.
Remember" cautioned Ellston. Il
have your promise" He reached a
gauntleted hand over to the runabout
and with quick turn of the wheel
brought the machine to a stop. "Sim-
ple," he observed. when you know
how"
Miss Lonnie Lee glared
81 have given my word" she said
frigidly.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-24
How Could he Known

His twesds wers beyond words. His
cap was the last thing. His manly
calves bulged in his yariegated hose.
His golf clubs glistened as only brand
new golf clubs can. And he walked
heavily on, the putting green as
though it needed no more care than
a weed garden. After he'd missed the
BAN seven times the caddy held up
his hand. There's a man ganging
across in front of yc," he said. What
II he is?" retorted the novice, very
red from his exertions. Il didn't tell
him tot" "Ye maun cry 'Forel' II
there's anybody in the way when ye're
gaun tae nit the ba'.. That's all
very we'll" exclaimed the novice an
grily. But how am to know when
I'm going to hit the ball?"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-24
Where Did numnkIn ce

Where Did Pumpkin Come From7
Despite the fact that the pumpkin
IN all its forms has found its fullest
need Of popular appreciation in the
United States, 1t is by no means Ger
tain that the plant had its first home
on this continent. Some authorities
claim that it did. and produce evil
dence to show that the aborigines of
North America planted 1t among
their maize. Others contend that 1t
is of Asiatic origin and still others
point out that pumpkins have been
cultivated either as curiosity or as
an article of food In England since
the year 1870. Even today we have
not monopoly of pumpkin culture.
The orange-hued orbs of Joy are
grown In various European countries,
notably in France, where the market
gardeners in the vicinity of Paris go
to the trouble of sowing their pump
kin seeds in April in a hotbed under
glass and nurture them carefully un-
til they are transplanted In May
Christian Herald.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-24
The Rev. r. E. Higgins.

carried him 40 miles, to Little Fork,
in six and one-half hours When
there is a crust on the snow he can
travel anywhere in the open timber.
regardless of roads. He says his
team is worth $500 to him.
Sometimes he is caught out at night
and is obliged to camp In the woods
He has a small tent and builds q fire
in 1t, cuts boughs and fixes a bed on
the snow, and with dog on each side
OF him he sleeps comfortably and with
conscious security. He feeds the
dogs but once day-at night. He
generally shoots a rabbit or two dur
ing the day. Sometimes he cooks a
part Of one for himself and gives the
dogs all they can eat Of the raw meat
His territory extends from Duluth
200 miles west, south to Brainerd and
north to the Rainy river. There are
$50 camps in this region.
When the camp breaks in the spring
and the boys" go to town in search
of their own ruin In the guise OF the
only pleasures they know, they find
him waiting for them. watching over
them still
There is no cant or grand stand
ing" about bis work. Following his
congregation into the haunts Of their
temptations is simply part OF his
duty as he sees 1t. And the men recog-
nize II as such. It does not occur to
them that they are witnessing an ap-
plication Of practical Christianity such
as the modern world seldom sees.
1t is easy to listen to the tale Of the
good Samaritan if-you see him exem-
plified before you in the person Of the
man who Is telling the story.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-24

Seattle, Wash.-In the northwest
moving picture houses are becoming
large purchasers Of pipe organs for
use in their establishments. A Sc
attic company recently installed eight
pipe organs in the i've and ten cent
houses in this city and vicinity.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-24
SOMEBODY punIsbed.

I'VE ask that the defendant be
placed on probation" said counsel for
the defense.
But crime has been committed"
objected the court. "and somebody
should be punished
: well. Judge. these Jurors have
been locked up for nine solid weeks"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-24

Guest un cheap restaurant)--I say,
waiter, have you anything in the shape
of mince pies7
waiter-Nothing but pie plates,
SIR.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1911-02-24
A Bad Case.

"A self-centered person. you sayy"
Yes. indeed. He often writes let
ters to himself. Recommending him
self 70 himself"
The Sentinel=record., 1911-08-06

Garland Rebecca Lodge No. 7e, l. Q. O. F., meets every first and third Tuesday night at Odd Fellows hall.
 MRS. SUE. B. THORNTON, N, c. MRS. MAGGIE OETHERH. Sec.
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Woodman Circle .

Meets every second and fourth Thursday. Visiting sovereigns lnvrs- ed to attend.
 LIBBIE O'NEAL, Guardian. MAGGIE OTHERS, Clerk.
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Hot Springs Council No 2s, R. & 8. M, meets every secsnd Monday after Chap
The Sentinel=record., 1911-08-06

Hot Springs Encampment Ne. s, I. 0. OF, meets every Saturday night in Odd Fellows hall, corner of Prospect and Exchange. All visiting Patriarchs please attend. U. M. LINCOLN, c. P.
 z. s. DENMAN, Scribe.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-08-06
Eastern Star.

Eastern Star. Hot Springs Chapter No. ss. O. E. B., Masonic Temple, third Monday at { p. m. MRS. CHAS. BAKER, w. N. MRS. J. R. DEMBY, Sec. Independent Order Of 0dd Fellows. Hot Springs Valley Lodge No. 67, I. O. Q. F., paeets every Monday night in Odd Fellows hall, corner of Prospect and Elk change All visiting brothers are cor dially invited to attend.
 J. L. GRAHAM, N. G. RoBT. KoEHLER, Sec.
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Hot Springs Commandery, No. 5, K. T., meets every first Monday.
 E H. ELLSWORTH, E. c. Hot Springs Lodge No. 62. F. & A. M, Masonic Temple. first and third Fridays at D. m.
 M. z. HICKMAN, W. M Sumpter Lodge Ne. 419, F. x A. M. South Hot Springs, near end of Ouachita avenue car line, second and fourth Fri days at 7:30 D. m.
 JOHN R. SEARCY, W. M. RoBT. CARTNEY, Sec.
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Knights of PythIas. Meets every Tuesday night, B14 l-2 Central avenue.
 PHILIP E. SIsNEY, c. c. JAS. s. MCCONNELL. K. Of R. & s.
 M. w. of A. Hot Springs Camp No 13s4s Modern Woodmen of America. meet each Wed nesday evening s09 1-s Central ave-. at o'clock. W. r. JIBB, V. c. ]. J. HICKMAN. Clerk.
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w. o. w..

Silver Leaf Camp No. 8 Woodmen of the World. meets at Moose hall, 720 1-2 Central avenue, first and third Thursday nights of each month. Visiting soyereigns invited to attend.
 J. W. MARTIN, c. c. J. J. HICKMAN, Sec.
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L. o. 0. M. Hot Springs Lodge No. 5O4, Loyal Order of Moose, meets every Friday evening in the Moose hall TO 1-2 Central Ave. Visiting brothers cordially invited.
 JAS. l.. GRAHAM, Dictator HENRY c. CONVICTION. Sec.
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he Ferguso n

Beautiful House. New Furnfture
 MRS. c. N. FERGUSON Prop. First class board $1 per day up. Special Rates by month. Near Bata House and Depois.
 1909 Central Ave. Phone s34, Have Cooper Train Agt. check bag.
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r. Q. e.

Aerfe and club rooms located at Ne. 614 Central avenue. Hot Springs Aerie No. bI meets every Thursday at D. m. Visiting Eagles ard ladies are always welcome. Club rooms open from g a. m. until 10 D. m. except Tuesday and Wed nesday. JAS. L. GRAHAM, w. F.
 VINCENT WEST, Sec.
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?. V. P. ELLSWORTH, T. I. M.
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THE GODDARD HOTEL

European $25O and up American $500 and up Room soc, 75c and SIoo Per Day
 One Block From Bath Houses
 Centrally Located For All Points MRS. J. w. HUTSELL, Prop. 150 outside rooms, electric lights, call bells, hot and cold running water, sta tionary wash stands.
 Apartments for light housekeeping in connection with hotel.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-08-06
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Masonic.

Masonic. Hot Springs Chapter No. 1T, R. A. M, meets every second and fourth Mondays GEO. T. sCHMELzEL. H. P.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1911-12-15
Worthy Of the HIGHEST.

The talk had turned to the orphan
children of Henry Doane of Cherry
vile. The former resident asked the
stage driver how they had prospered.
They've done first rate" was the
hearty response. Both of them have
done first rate.
Joe Eddie. he learned the carpenters
trade and has worked right along, and
as for Emma Susan-welI, I'll tell you
what somebody from over the Center
said to me only last week about her in
conversation regarding her husband.
Emma Susan married Frank Bax-
ter. one of the James Baxters. Well,
that man from the Center, he said to
me: 4 hear Frank Bakers been cho-
sen selectman. Well, don't know but
what he'll do all right for you,' he
said; but, whether he's the man for the
place or not, there's one thing certain
If ever woman looked suitable to the
position Of selectman's wife and would
do it credit Emma Susan Bakers that
womanp p Youths Companion.