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Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
What the Other Fellows Say

Our present corrupt practice act puts no limit on campaign expenditures Al most any amount of money can be spent for almost any purpose. Votes of elect ors can be purchased by hiring these electors as political workers. Let the state hire all the workers and that ex. cuse cannot be made.-New Haven Union. "iE
 The lower cost of Pullman berths appealeth not to the man who rides on the mpers.-Pittsfield Eagle.
 Gold storage food five years old is about to be released from the Chicago plants. It ought to be over-ripe by this time.-Bridgeport Post.
 Nature continues to be very kind to us, but we don't want to start that gar den just yet, balmy days or no balmy days.-Hartford Post.
 The state senate need not lose time plotting against Governor Baldwin. He will make good appointments and the senate may reject them if it sees fit. The final answer will come from the people as usual.-New Haven Journal Courier.
 If we have dishonest politicians in Norwalk we want to know who they are.-Norwalk Hour.
 Very cleverly the Wall Street Journal suggests Eff the railroads cannot make money carrying the mails give the ex- press companies a chance. They are never guilty of carrying anything at loss r' Not half bad Idea. It might cost more but the service might be inn proved-if improvement if possible. - Bridgeport Standard.
 Cheer up the days are showing in- creased length and the time draweth on apace when the peep frog will come out and sing his little lay and the wozzle- gOzzle over at the reservoir will warble his songless song. Cheer up Wood bury Reporter.
 They have new employers liability law in New York, and the first award under it IS $15, ,000 for the loss of a boys leg. That sort of award is going to make employers very careful to see to the safety of conditions of employment Waterbury American.
 Broken New Years resolutions may be revived during Lent.-Palladium.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

A well known judge entered 8 well known restaurant.
 twill you try our turtle soup, sir?' asked the waiter.
 "I have tried" said the judge. "and my verdict is that the turtle has proved an alibi."-Sporting Times.
 "This here From Cape to Cairo movement, "said Mrs. DeStyle. "What is it ?"
 "I don't get you." growled her hus. band.
 "Why, I know that ladies have stopped wearing capes. But what is a carlo" ?"-Kansas City Journal.
 "Come out West, old boy. and visit me on my farm" wrote the enthusiastic Kansas man; "breathe the fresh air, eat young onions, and get close to na- ture's heart.'
 That sounds alluring," wrote the jaded Eastern, "but do you think na- ture would let me get close to her after eating young onions?"-Chicago Tribune.
 Police sergeant (to old friends he has not seen for years)-Yes, my boy, you used to say I was lazy. But look at these stripes. didn't get those sitting before the fire.
 Candid friend-I know you didn't get them for that, or you'd have been a zebra by now.-Tit- Bits.
 Employer-Are you a married man
 Applicant-No, sir; that scar on my face came from being knocked down by an automobile.- e.-Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
 A witness in court held by Judge Harry Melvin in California was con- tradicting the testimony of a previous witness at every point, giving the other witness the lie direct
 Finally the judge asked the witness: You are making some strong state ments. Do you accuse the other witness of perJury?"
 II certainly do, judge" replied the man. "He is the most perjurious person of my acquaintance. ."-Philadelphia Sat urday Evening Post,
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
CANAAN AND NORTH CANAAN

Representative Benjamin, of Falls Village, will have the best wishes of the two Canaans in his endeavors to bring about an end to the confusion existing as result of the rule established by cnstom, ln fastening upon both towns names that do not belong to them. It is well known to probably everybody in both towns, that. strictly speaking, Falls Village is not Falls Village, and Canaan is not Canaan, but that Falls Village is Canaan, and Canaan is North Canaan. This geographical paradox has befogged the stranger and befuddled the mail service ever since the old town of Canaan was divided into Canaan and North Canaan, in 1858, when, as Mr. Benjamin says, North Canaan stole Canaan's name and Canaan dubbed it. self Falls Village.
 In the Scrap Book of North Canaan, ' published by Pease some years ago, this subject was referred to, in a brief chapter which concluded as follows:
 ''The railroad time tables recognize no North Canaan. and the state records recognize no Falls Village. The rail way traveller on his way to either of the two towns, must buy ticket to the place
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
Our Enormous Exports

No greater tribute to the faithfulness and efficiency of the American workman and American manufacturer could be found in a condensed space than the re- cords of the Bureau of Statistics, De- partment of Commerce and Labor, which show the expectations of what may properly be termed "high. grade" manu. factures from the United States.
 Take sewing machines as an example. A hundred million dollars worth of these machines have been exported from the United States in the last quarter of a century, going to every part of the world.
 Typewriters are another example of complicated machines exported to dis tant parts of the world with confidence that they can there be successfully oper- ated without return to the manufactures for frequent repair. The value of tyLe- writers exported from the United States since the fiscal year 1897, when they were first shown in the statement of ex- ports of the Bureau of Statistics of the Department of Commerce and Labor, is over $6o.OO0.O0O.
 Cash registers are still more re- gently developed item in our list of ex- portations, yet they were sent in 1909 to more than 50 different countries.
 The automobile, which seems to re- quire careful attention even in the ooun- try in which manufactured, goes in large numbers to all tho grand divisions and many of the principal colonies and islands of the world, the valuation of this class of exports having rapidly in- creased until the figures of the calendar year 1910 alone show total of $I1 ,o0o,. 900.
 Thus one might go on indefinitely emu merating the $500, 900, 900 worth of man. ufactures exported from the United States last year.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
THAT LICENSE CONTROVERSY

Those disputatious gentlemen, "Lib- sral" and "Citizen," are bathing the Canaan license question in a flood of limelight, but somehow they don't seem to make much headway toward settling the question that started the whole jaw fest-Has the No License vote been 8 detriment to the general business interests of the town? "Liberal'' says it has, and that his own business, which is in no way related to the liquor No License. "Citizen" says it has not, and ayers that Canaan merchants have assured him that their business is better than before the town voted No License.
 On the ethics of the problem-the moral phase of the liquor question there is apparently little divergence of opinion between "Liberal" and "Oiti- gen." though their discussion of the legal authorities in the matter of neg lecting to enforce the law, is enlighten- ing, and ought to have an effect if it is true, as both disputants seem to agree, that the law is now being violated. If it's true, as intimated in the controversy, that ''kitchen groggeries" and "baok- door speak -easies" are fourishing in Canaan in defiance of the law, who is responsible for their continued and "un- molested" existence? It is never diff ficult matter to procure evidence of such illegal business-if such evidence is really desired by the "legal authorities "
 The legal authorities of some other places do things differently. Some big liquor dealers out in Illinois were so indiscreet as to get into court before Judge K. M. Landis, few days ago. Judge Landis is famous for the way he bears down on convicted malefactors, and in these liquor cases he lived up 10 his record. The prisoners before him, some of whom were members of big distilling company and enjoyed a pow erfnl political "pull," were convicted of violation of the revenue laws. One of them was sentenced to 30 months in jail and fined $15.OOO, another got two years in jail and $1O,OOO fine. while others were fined from $5,OOO to $500 with smaller jail sentences.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

where he doesn't want to go, in order to get to the place he is bound for. If his des- tination is the town of Canaan, he must get off at Falls Village, otherwise he will find himself i'll North Canaan, six miles from Canaan. The same with the postal service. A letter must be addressed wrong in order to go right, to either of the two Canaans. This ambiguity of names will result i'll confusion and misunderstanding until some legislative enactment is brought about to effect 8 change that will conform to general usage"
 If that legislative enactment is finally to be brought about through the efforts of Representative Benjamin, that gentle man is destined for a pedestal in the Canaan temple of fame higher than any other local statesman has climbed since the old town was cut in two. The result of his efforts will awaited with interest.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
HORRoRSCoPE-FEB. 2.

First Thursday after the eleventh Sunday before Easter. Sun rises di- rectly over the lime-kiln switch. Good time to cut oorns and tap the other cider barrel. Lot of hot society stuff on the calendar coming along soon. About now look out for the pip. Selectmen endorse basketball-just one game. No objec- tion here. Women talk least in this month, Heard that one before License discussion getting fervent. What on earth does it mean? Fire district meet ing this month, Going up2 It's wise child that sweeps clean.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

"Inquirer :" Yes, the trolley is com ing to Canaan, just as soon as the frost is out of the ground. It will enter the village by way of Railroad street, also by way of Granite Avenue, likewise cross-lots between Mrs. Rhoades' house and the Episcopal church. and also par alleling the steam road and coming out on Main street between the present tracks and The Canfield Inn. That is, unless some prophets are mistaken in their prognostications.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
Where the Laugh Comes In
I've tried to tell ma
 And my dear daughter Mabel Not Uo judge a cigar
 By the gold on the label.

By the gold on the label.
 Detroit Free Press. Many a man has wasted his past dreaming of the future.-New York Times.
 The man who gets ill at 1O3O D. m will never be held up by 8 midnight obber.-Exchange
 She-But. George you could never SUD- port two.
 He-Well, I'm only looking for one.- Newark Star.
 Mistress-Didn't you hear me calling, Jane?
 Jane-Yes'm; but you told me the other day never to answer you back Throne.
 McCOol-What's my bill? Olerk-What room? McOool-I slept on the billiard table Clerk-Fifty cents an hour. Chicago Daily News.
 First Golfer (who is beating the curate all hollow)-Never mind, Sanders. You wait till you are saying the burial ser vice over my grave.
 Sanders-But, my good man, even then it will be your hole.-London Opinion.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
NOTHING IS LOST.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT.

Nothing is lost in this world of ours;
 Fen the flying cloud and the fading flowers Have each purpose it must fulfil
 That it may accomplish the Masters will. There's not smile and there's never tear, And there's not heart throb or earthly fear, But has its place in the wonderful plan To help on the evolution of man.
 So just make the most of it while you may, And do your best at your work or your play, Though sigh may go hand in hand with a smile Nothing is lost, and your life is worth while
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1911

It is blessed secret, this of living by the day. Anyone can carry his burden, however heavy, until night fall. Anyone can do his work, how ever hard, for one day. Anyone can live sweetly, patiently, lovingly and purely until the sun goes down. And this is all that life ever really means to us-just one little day.-Ladies Home Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

When Congressman Hill gets up to talk tariff, his argument pours forth in torrent of Illuminating facts, punctu- ated at intervals with figures that shoot up in punches and clusters, like those Fourth of July bomb rockets; and every bunch explodes, in the air. into count less other punches. and so on until the sky is all ablaze with cracking mathe- matics.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

Miss Hill. teacher in the High School, is recovering gradually from her illness, but will not resume her school duties until next week. Miss Abbott, of the Danbury Normal School, will remain in charge of Miss Hills room until the lat. ter's return.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
Letters From the People
What Name, Please?

Editor News: have been very much interested in the controversy between Liberal" and Citizen" ill your col umns. But as "Liberal' states that he has been in business here for several years, it strikes me that in justice to the other merchants, he ought to sign his name to his letters.
 Canaan, Jan.31. AV A. FELTEN
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

In the port of Galveston one day a darky from the interior of Alabama was looking at the shipping in the harbor. A roustabout was explaining the whole thing to him. Finally the roustabout said:
 Its low waters now"
 At that the negro, shaking his head sagaciously and pointing to a heavily laden tramp steamer that was passing, said:
 "Den it's good thing for dat ship dat's going past. De waters near de edge of her now. ."-Harper's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

The individual who is unable to pick out the kind of weather that suits him. from the infinite variety supplied by the versatile weather-maker, doesn't know what he thinks he wants.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

'"Sid" Hawley lost the Fairfield county shrievalty, but gets something just as good''-the United States marshalship. superseding Edson s. Bishop, Com mander of the Connecticut Department, G. A. R. In this connection, it is re- lated that when friend of Marshal Bishop appealed to Senator Bulkeley a few days before the Hawley appoint ment was announced from Washington, to use his influence in behalf of Bishop for re appointment, on the ground of his record as a soldier and brother vet eran of the Grand Army, the Senator made reply that he had the authority of his own experience for concluding that the state of Connecticut at the present time isn't giving much consideration to Grand Army credentials as 8 preferred claim.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

The price of eggs has dropped almost 50 per cent. to the ultimate consumer. However the decrease doesn't affect the producer. AS with other commodities, the advanced price of which doesn't benefit the producer, whether eggs are high or low it's all the same to the hen.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

The political factions are becoming reconciled. Grim -visaged war hath smoothed his wrinkled front. The white-winged Dove of Peace is in the midst of his busiest season-don't bother him. Everything is lovely and the goose hangs high, for the ighting's done, the victories won-pop goes the weasel
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
IS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the sagacious business man.
 1t 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
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

Even if the ground-hog doesn't show himself today, that fact won't necessari- ly indicate anything, weather-wise. The ground pork trust may have got him.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
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. Johnson's Store, Norfolk, F. H. Smith & Co.'S Store, Ashley Falls.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

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

am. Camps latest book, "The Fine Art of Fishing" just out, is notable contribution to piscatorial literature and full of interest for not only the man with 8 fishing bug in his bonnet, but the reader who can't tell fy-rod from a crOw-bar
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

The New Haven jail is over-crow6ed with undesirable citizens. But for that matter, so are some other parts of New Haven.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

Where, O where is our Commercial Association? It's high time it rose from the dead and once again took interest in ye ancient town.-Woodbury Reporter. Syufpathies, neighbor; it must be humil . iating to have Commercial Associatio n that doesn't know whether it's dead or alive.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

After a two years fast. the Board of Trade ought to have an appetite that will do full justice to that forthcoming banquet.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

The boys disdain the s'lectmen's bid and turn their backs upon the Hall thus gentle Peace her victories hath, nc less renowned than basket ball.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
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., 1911-02-02

Rocky Hill now wants to change it's name to South Hartford. Since George Brinton Chandler put that little old town on the map it is getting ambitious.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

Exchange hopes that Burbank may reform the onion. What would the onion be without the odor Bridgeport Post. The onion, without the odor, would be peach.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

c. S. COURSE-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.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

TOR SALE-One Combination Pool and Billiard Table. Will be sold at bargain. For partic- ulars address Edward Carroll, Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Seasonedh hard wood sawed stove length Also rye straw. M. c. Dean. Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
MISCELLANEOUS

PEABODN-Optometris and scientific optician will be at Mrs. NJ. A, Halls, Falls Village, Ct., Feb. 15 and l6
 LOST OR STOLEN Canaan Savings Bank Pass Book No. 1925; if found return to aforesaid bank. Canaan, Conn, Jan 3Oth, lg1i
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

FOR SALE-12 sets single and double harness, sever Il runabouts. carriages and surveys
 Will be sold very cheap to make room for new
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

CREAM delivered at your home. Any quantity at 35 cents per quart, if ordered the day before Telephone 92-. G. Fitch Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02
WANTED

WANTED-To rent a small farm with stock and tools; or will rent farm and buy stock and tools. k. Stanton, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

wANTED-A farm, 25 to 50 acres within two miles of Catholic Church. Running water: fair buildings. Box S4, Falls Village Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

WANT to buy farm in northwestern Connecticut. What have you to offer for cash Address, T. NJ. Burns, Torrington. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

TO RENr-After April first, the CaprOn property at South Canaan, L. W. Baird, Falls Village.
 A. R. PATTEN, opticiau of Torrington, 'onn., will be Tt The Nantield" hotel the first Mon- day and Tuesday afternoons of each month. If unable to call send postal Consultation free.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

FARM WANTED-Will buy only direct from owner. State full description and lowest cash price Address Merchant Box TIT, Somer. vile. N. J.
Connecticut western news., 1911-02-02

man to list and show farms in this locality. Large list of buyers waiting, Osgoodhy Farm Agency, 30 Church St, New York
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-29

tain TO result in accident, he ought not
to let the consequences of the accident
lie where they fall, but assume his share
OF them"
Professor Freund said that all legisla-
tive commissions appointed to investigate
the matter favored the principle of com
pensation as distinguished from liability.
He outlined the points involved in the
principle Of compensation as being;
First-Payment for injuries or death,
irrespective OF fault OF negligence except
when caused bv wilful misconduct.
SecOnd-The benefit payable bearing a
definite relation to the former earning
capacity.
Third-The payment Of the benefit in
periodical instruments, subject to cOmmu-
tstion to lump sum under specific con
ditiOns.
Fourth-Denial of compensation for a
brief initial period, in order to eliminate
the great mass Of insignificant injuries
but liberal provision for medical treat
ment.
Fifth-Encourage of arbitration.
SiXth-AbTOgatiOh Of the right OF ac-
ton at common law except where the
fault of the employer is aggravated.
Laws for LabOr's Good.
I've have induced six states this year
to pass laws requiring physicians to re-
port OccITpational diseases" said Dr. John
B. Andrews. secretary.
''This is the basis Of all protective leg
islation. Only a little while ago the
idea of OecUpational diseases was I'M
known to America. 1t was denied even
that there were any. Through the work
this society has done IN bringing facts
concerning tkGsslJIiSesses beeSze~tsss-lssI-.
lie, many of them are now universally
recognized. We are taking the first
steps TO wipe them out when we require
them TO be reported.
Against one Of the most lOathsOme Of
OccupatiOnaI diseases, phosphorus NEGRO
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-29

Wanted, near railroad, tract twenty
five to hundred thousand acres raw ap-
ME Issd- wit -bzsgsE sctsIi- $780, ~.
pumping. Titles, soil and water must
bear most rigid examination. VIII deal
with owners only, no middle men.
H. A. Carpenter & Brother,
FL PasOs Texas.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-29
FmnlnrarIs Pesnnnsihif,tu

Employers Responsibility.
1T is considered said professOr EsrlIst
Freund, from the law school OF the uni
versity of Chicago. 'that if an employer
for the purposes Of his business, provides
and requires the use of DANGEROUS appli-
anees which are humanity speaking, GER
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-12-29

returned from the east. THE immigra-
ton to Canada and the northwest is
much less than that to Texas, yet
Texas is not getting a third as much
business as Florida. These conditions
are due to a variety Of causes, cheaper
rates and better railroad facilities to
the southeast; recent raise in home
seekers tickets to points in the PecOs
and Rio Grande valleys, the rate last
year being S25 and now $3.50; spe-
cial free Inducements to southeastern
land purchasers, etc.
Texas is not doing much advertis-
ing, really doing less than has been
the case for the past several years.
Fewer Texas land men are in the field
than last year or year before. How
ever, as much bushes is moving to
the Pecos valley as to any other part
Of the southwest. We are getting more
business than south Texas and consid-
erably more than the Panhandle. but
the railroads are going to have to be
more liberal and meet the Inducements
now being offered by southeastern
railroads or else Tss7sEs rs going to
lose some valuable business"