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Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
THURSDAY. JANUARY 5, 1911
The chief want in life is somebody who shall make us do the best we can.-Emerson.
TO WAKE THE BOARD

Now that the rush and confusion and distracting influences of the festive holiday season are over, and there is nothing in the political, social or com msrcial conditions to divert the mind of the average business man from the main issue, the subject of galvanizing the old Board of Trade into life and activity is going to be taken up by the officers thereof, and if the manifest temper of the said officials means what 1t seems to mean, there's going to be something doing before robins nest again, in the way of things that ought to be done.
 President Lyles and Vice-President Fuller will infuse the proper brand of spirit into the institution, and if, after it's resurrection, it ever lapses again, there'n be reason. So far as can be ascertained, there never was 8 good reason why it should have gone to sleep on it's job, before, unless that reason may be found in some unimportant detail of it's methods of trying to keep awake. Some say certain members lost interest because regular meetings were called on nights when it was incon- yenient for most busy men to be present, and because meetings were called, too, when there was really nothing definite prepared for it to consider. The weight of testimony appears to bear out the theory that it petred out-not for lack of nourishment. for according to the banquet record it went to sleep on a full stomach, and even snored for little while after dropping off-but because there seemed to be no incentive worth while, to keep it awake.
 The Boards own record proves that when there was anything on the carpet to work for. it buckled into the job in it's shirt-sleeves, and did things. The longest steps in the towns march of progress were taken under the inspiring generalship of the Board of Trade; and since the organization fell asleep the march has stopped. But the signal will soon be given for new start, and then we shall see what we shall see.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
CORNWALL

Among the holiday visitors are tLe following Cornwall pupils home from school: Kenyon Chamberlain from Wellesley Hills. Mass, Ellery Wilcox from Williston, Ralph Corban from Hotchkiss and Harrist Clark from Winsted High School.
 Mrs. L. c. Sanford gave an afternoon tea at Rumsey Hall, at which number of Cornwall ladIes met Mrs. John San ford who is here with her little daughter Helen from Newport. R. I.
 MT. A. E. Cooley was in New York two or three days. He visited the poultry show at Madison Square Garden. He was specially pleased with the sx. hibit of White Wyandottes. ". ...
 New Years day 1911 will be memor- able in the annals of the First Church, for there were added to it's roll of members twelve new names on profession of faith and two by letters from other churches. The choir rendered selections from the Holy City" The annual meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society was held at the home of Miss 0. E. Clark. Officers were chosen as follows: President Miss O. E. Clark; Vice President, Mrs. E. o. Starr; Secretary Treasurer, Miss Mary Brad ford; Directors, Mrs. Benjamin Miller; Mrs John Swanson and Mrs. Robert Baldwin.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
What the Other Fellows Say

Of all the cities in the nation New Haven probably knows best how to ,sympathize with Philadelphia oyer the catastrophe that has oYertaken twelve of her brave firemen. A fellow feeling makes one wondrous kind.-New Haven Union.
 The ex-king of Portugal is going to prepare himself to take job. Will not some American heiress come to his re- lief.-Pittsfeld Eagle.
 A scarcity of real ermine furs for the coronation of King George of Eng land troubles the authorities now. He might wear the "rea1 imitation" and not suffer.-Bridgepor Standard.
 If Governor Baldwin had his way, bet he wouldn't choose a mahogany desk. You ought to see the one he has been using for the past score of years in his New Haven office The desk is there, even if you have to hunt for it under a lot of legal lore and apers.-Hartford Post.
 Oh, where Oh, where are those New Year ''water-wagon" jokes ?- Palladium.
 The hobble skirt is said to have come from Japan, but the Meriden Journal mans theory is that ''it was initiated from the work of placing hoops .,round a barrel. Rockville Journal.
 Quit grumbling. Cheer up! It has become & business habit to talk the matter down. Ask man how business is. and the chances are that he will give you 8 melancholy answer. Ask him how his own business is, and the chances are that he will acknowledge that just now" it is pretty good, but that does not prevent the country from going to the edevil.-Hartford Courant. --.-
 Postmaster General Hitchcock is not as popular as the day before the holidays set in.-Nsw Haven Journal Courier.
 Chicago women has asked permis- sion to wear trousers. Why ask?- Bridgeport Post. ...
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
Where the Laugh Comes In

"What's all that noise in the next room ?''
 My wife and three of her girl friends are trying to play whist with only forty seven cards in the pack. ."-LouisYille Courier Journal.
 Didn't you promise never to do it again ?''
 ''Yes, sir"
 "And said I'd whip you if you did. didn't I?" ;.
 Yes, pa; but as I didn't keep. my promise won't hold you to yours. ''- Cleveland Leader.
 Are you an experienced aviator ?'' "Well, have been at it six weeks and l am all here. life.
 "So you are in love, eh ?'' sneered the first smoker. e Well, woman is only @ woman, but good cigar is a smoke"
 My girl is of rather pantella shape." responded the second smoker, "That is what attracted me to her in the first place. "-L0uisville Courier Journal,
 We won't print any such stuff as that !" said the editor loftily as he handed back the manuscript.
 "Well, you needn't be so naughty about it," retorted the irregular con- tributor. You're not the only one who won't print it. Tit Bits.
 "What party does that member of the legislature belong to?"
 "I don't know" replied the lobby ist. "I'm one of several parties who are bidding for him. Washington Star.
 Brother Skinn," says the deacon, ''you only put penny in the collection. You know the Lord loveth a cheerful giver."
 Well" exclaims MT. Skim, "I can t be cheerful if I give any more'n than that !'-Judge.
 Weren't you ever on a motor car ?'
 "Yes, once"
 What make was it ?''
 ''I don't know. I was only on the front of it for a second or so, and it got away before I could pick myself up. " Catholic Standard and Times.
 Papke-Too bad about Biter's boy wasn't it-got him graduated from college and though he had a career be- fore him.
 Lane-What happened?
 Parke-Why, he has just eloped with the lady chauffeur. Life.
 Hammond-Don't you dread the silent watches of the night?
 Martain-No; it is the cuckoo clocks that give me eaway.-Harper's Bazaar.
 "BiIiggins doesn't tell as many funny stories as he used to-"
 "No. He isn't hearing the latest, owing to the fact that his wife is in mourning for relative and doesn't get around to any more luncheons and teas. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

The Hon. A. H. Byington, of Norwalk, who died last week while on visit at the home of his son, Stewart W. Bying- top, at Flushing, L. l., will be- remem- bered by many Canaanites. lie spent portions of several summers here, with his wife and occasionally other members of his family, in the eighties, stopping at the old Warner House, now '' The Garfield" He expressed a deep admira- tion for the beauty of the scenery around and about this old town; enjoyed the invigorating air of the "hill county" and was especially enthusiastic in his praise of the purity of Canaan water and the source of its supply-the living springs by which the reservoir is fed. On the occasion of one of his visits here he wrote lengthy and interesting descrip- tive article on the subject for his paper, the Norwalk Gazette.
 George w. Ford has just sold pianos to Dr. Knight and the Ashley Falls Con- gregational church.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
Letters From the People
Meaning What?

Editor News: I am glad to see you are labo ring to get the old board of trade walked up again. The town needs it. for there is no use in denying that we are in danger of going ckward, in business way. and especially since the October election.
 Trade that was coming our way, in all branches, is now going somewhere else, and there does not seem to be any effort made to keep it here.
 We need something like business mems association, and we also need to learn to be a little more progressive and broad minded as a community. and not make the mistake of cutting off our own noses, under a mistaken notion that fa- naticism is an indication of progress iveness. Liberal.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
fund of the most interesting remin iscences of famous characters.

fund of the most interesting remin' iscences of famous characters.
 NIT. Bylngton was high priest of the gospel of optimism. Cheer and sunshine radiated from his presence; and through his long and eventful career as journal ist, soldier. statesman and diplomat. he maintained and cultivated the spirit of cheerfulness under all circumstances, which not only sustained him in many trying situation, but was helpful beyond measure to others around him. He pos sessed the rare faculty of discerning the humorous element in any circum stance or situation, and could whistle in the face of impending misfortune. When he was approaching his eightieth year, his wife, moved by some characteristic jocu- larity on his part, asked him twill you ever get over being boy?" II hope not !'' was his reply. And he never did; for though, toward the end, his frame may have shrunken, his footsteps be- come less steady and his mental faculties less alert, his heart was ever young and his cheerful spirits ever reflected the sunshine and the brightness of spring time.
 His wit was spontaneous, natural and irresistible his satire sharp and smart ing but never poisonous his invective against wrong was blistering and merci- less his sympathies were broad as hu- manity itself; his charity was never-fail- ing his friendship was loyal and con- stant, and his faith in humanity, in spite of the rough shocks it had encoun- tered, held steadfast to the end.
 The closing scenes were peaceful the vital machinery had run down, and without pain or suffering the tired eyes closed in everlasting sleep and the gentle, kindly spirit went to it's eternal rest,
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

"Hoxsey mounted 11,475 feet in the air riding Wright aeroplane, it being record flight AS that is only 86 feet less than two miles," etc.-Pittsfield Eagle. The esteemed editor of The Eagle, who has just been elected mayor of Pittsfield. has evidently neglected to revise his political mathematics. We would suggest that 8 recount might double his majority.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

Efforts are likely to be made to rescind or amend the Australian ballot law. It is conceded all round that neither the Australian ballot, the voting machine. the currupt practices act, nor George L. Fox can prevent the crooked voter from perpetrating his funny business at the polls.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
"Now is the time to subscribe. '"

The Canaan Board of Trade will soon be doing business at the old stand, and one of the first fruits will be fire de- partment. This will reduce the premium on your insurance, dear reader, so don't turn up your nose.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
HORRORSCOPE-JAN. 5.

Conjunction of fixed stars and unfixed minor planets indicates trouble ahead and overhead for aviators who fly too high. The person who allows himself to be born this month will often wish be hadn't, sometimes. Never whittle toward you and keep off the grass. Now watch tn Board of Trade ring up the fire department. Early to bed and ear ly to rise makes countless thousands mourn.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

Dr. Cook reflects with qualification upon the fact that he still has many loyal friends and admirers" He may rest assured that he will never lack ad- mirers. People who know how to ap- preciste slick job will never cease to admire Dr. Cook.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
Referred to the Board of Trade

Editor News Why not organize a dancing class in Canaan? I aA a mem- Der of the assembly. but as I cannot dance, and never had chance to learn, I would be glad to join dancing class and become able to take part in the dancing and get the worth of the money it cost me to join. Assemblyite.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

In the forecast of business to come be- fore the legislature, two familiar and unfailing bills are lacking. One for uni versal suffrage, and the other for a tax on bachelors. But there is no fear that either one will get lost in the shuttle.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

We again call attention to the people of New Haven that morning news paper'is 8 necessity; the afternoon news paper a eonvsnience.-New Haven Journal-Gourier. That's all right, but the weekly newspaper is an absolute must"
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

The first case of infantile paralysis in this region is that of the eight-years old Son of Martin Broji. of East Can aan, who was taken to the Winsted Hospital this week, in an advanced stage of the disease.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
QUESTIONING.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT.

Whene' CT you feel like questioning
 The goodness of our God; When you're bent beneath the christening Of His most mighty rod When the burdens you are bearing
 Seem greater than your strength And you feel you cannot travel
 The roads whole weary length, Just stop awhile and ponder
 The blessings you have known You'll find great joy will fill your heart, And that your gloom has flown.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

Hope springs eternal. Bulkeley is still ahead of Mclean, and Mclean is still ahead Of Bulkeley. in the senator ship race.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

Those city barbers who propose to charge the self-shavers dollar for 8 haircut should refect-safety shears are no more impossible than safety razors
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

Litchfeld county had twentytwo sud den and violent deaths during Deoem- Der, which required the attention of the coroner.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

D-n Sw-n-y says a man whose will isn't strong enough to break 8 good res olution is mighty poor stick.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub fisher promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence, etc.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
MISCELLANEOUS

AR PATTEN, 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 15-2 TO RENT-My house and barn on South Church street from January 1st. Mrs. J. s. Adam, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

"What goes up must come down, whether the aeroplane holds together O not.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

The January thaw arrived promptl. on time.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
PROVERBS OF DANIEL

Dan Sweeny says : "If a Lie will travel miles while Truth is pull ing on it's boots, it's up to Truth to go barefooted.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

By the way-those good New Year resolutions-do they hold together yet ?
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05

Will it be public utilities commission, or a court of commerce?
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
WRITE 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
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
TELEPHONE: CANAAN 12s 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 Litch- field County and Southern Berkshire.
 It has 8 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., 1911-01-05
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, Egglestor'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., 1911-01-05
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Setter Dog. Owner can have same by applying to Thurlough's Drug Store, Ca naan, and paying for this ad.
Connecticut western news., 1911-01-05
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-One Combination Pool and Billiard Table. Will be sold at bargain. For partic- ulars address Edward Carroll, Falls Village, Conn.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-10-12
HIah Ball Seldom Used.

It is noticeable fact that the most
successful pitchers these days are
those who seldom pitch high ball.
and yet there was a time when the
high ball had the batters guessing
Today, however, the pitcher with the
high ones does not last long. The bats
men have mastered this delivery and
the pitchers have been forced TO
change their style of pitching entire
ly. There are decidedly few players
these days who hit the low balls. and
very few who cannot hit high one.
Most of the long hits made during 4
season are on balls that are pitched
above the waist Not only is It easier
to follow the course OF ball which
is pitched on about level with the
waist line. but the swing In most In
stances is more natural.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-10-12
MUNYON breaches
HOPE PHILOSOPHY
New Association Gaining Many
Members.
FAITHS CURATIVE POWER
NOTED HEALTH EXPERT
GIVES REASON FOR BIG
SUCCESS IN MEDICINE

Tremendous success has attended the
organization of the new Munyon Hope
CUT Professor Munyon claims that he
has secured more converts than he even
anticipated, and says that his Hope
Cult Is growing I'm leaps and bounds II
Is said that the total membership OF the
association throughout the United States
Is now well over the half million mark.
IN statement for publication Prof.
Munyon said:
II want to talk to every sick. aillng and
respondent person In this city. / want
10 preach my new creed TO them
want TO tell them about my new phlloso-
phy OF health, which Is the fruit OF n
lifetime OF study and experience in deal
ing with sick folk.
Il want to eXpound the Great Truth
that ! have learned that there tx more
curative power IN an ounce OF Hope than
IN pounds OF Dope. That sick people
should not take medicine except as a
medium through which the great crira-
tive power of Hope may be made ctfec-
tive. Medicines are necessary I'm the
present state of the worlds progress be.
cause they give patient physical sun
port and strength and renewed vIgor
with which TO brace up the will power.
one knows, from the action OF the proper
medicines. that he or she Is feeling bet
Ter by THIS inspired hope and faith,
which complete the cure.
IL think that probably a million per-
sons Mt least In the United States have
declared themselves cured by my medl-
cines, and ! know that these people have
had the best remedies medical science
had TO offer. / have always contended
that II there Is any virtue in medicine
my followers should have the best, but
verify believe that more than one-half
Of those who have been lifted TO health
from the bondage Of chronic Illness,
through taking my medicines, have been
really cured by the knowledge that they
had the utmost in medical lore at their
command and the Hope this inspired
81 am not In any sense a practicing
physician. ! employ at my laboratories
In Philadelphia large stan OF expert
physicians and chemists. and have
many other physicians IN various cities
Of the United States detailed to give free
advice TO the sick and afflicted. nv
headquarters are at Munyon's I.abora-
tories. SD and Jefferson SITS Phila.. Pa,
and ! have there a staff Of duly register
ed physicians and consulting experts,
and TO all who desire II I offer the best
Of medical advice absolutely free OF
charge"
Write today, addressing Prof j. NJ.
Munyon personally and your letter will
have special care.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-10-12
"P0P" ANS0N WAS EASY MARK
Captain Refused to Play Game With
Louisville on Receipt Of Fake
Telegram Signed Hart"

Pop Anson was always an easy
mark for the practical joker." said
Walter Wilmot in fanning bee the
other day, One time the old White
Stockings were playing a, Louisville
A firm in that city Was making
ball known as the Batcman The play.
ers didn't like the ball-which the
Louisville club WAS tEen using-be.
cause 1t would get soft so quickly SO
on the morning Of the third day Jim.
my Ryan took sending blank and in
his own handwriting fixed up the al
legged telegram from Chicago address.
ed to Anson:
e Don't play today If Bateman ball
is used
This fake message was signed Jim
Hart, and Anson took II as an order
from his boss that had to be obeyed
He did refuse to play and there was
big rumpus.
When We got back to Chicago Mr.
Hart met us at the station
ny uluH you pay tuesday? ne
demanded
Because they wanted to use the
Bateman ball said Anson.
What has TIE Bateman ball got to
do with it?' howled Hart
Why, simply obeyed your tele-
gram, said Anson meekly
" i sent you no telegram shouted
Hart, now in rage
"Anson fished out the fake message
and flashed it in Hart's face.
And YOU fell for that, did your
sneered Hart Why. didn't you know
our club will be fined $500 for not
playing that game?' And so It was
Anson hunted high and low for the
man who wrote him that message. bur
! don't think he knows to this day II
was old Jimmy Ryan"
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1911-10-12
AEgeDEJTQ
~ BASIS

Cleveland has signed a Baskette and
Cincinnati Bagby. Buckeye forever.
Chance seems to have a couple OF
O'Tooles In Cheney and Charley
Smith.
Iildebrand the Great Falls (Mont.)
pitcher drafted by the Reds, is hav.
ing his first season In professional
ball. and he made his entry by pitch.
ing no-hit game for the Great Falls
team.
The mid-season training stunt OF
the Pirate's-a two days rest at West
Baden-may be all right. but remem.
ber what happened to the Philhes
after Fogel took them to Atlantic
City?
Tom O'Brien, who comes from Den.
yer to Boston with Casey Hagerman.
is hailed as the Marty o'Toole of the
Western league. and Denver fans will
be greatly disappointed II he fails
In this time up.
First Baseman Fred Hunter, for
whom Pittsburg turned over to Kan
sas City about $4,000 worth of play.
ers, has been released to the Indian.
apolis club of the American associa
ton The deal is said to be an out
right sale for nothing but cash
President c. H. Ebbets OF the
Brooklyn club has filed an objection
to the action of the national commits.
sion the other day In limiting each
club to 40 players. Ebbets says that
in trying to build up his Brooklyn
club he needs more than that mum.
ber and wants the clubs to vote on
the proposition before the proposed
new rule is made effective.
Fred Tenney, at present manager OF
the Boston club, was elected vice
president and director of the club at
a meeting of the board of directors.
Tenney's promotion to the vice-presi.
dency probably means that he will
look after the business interests OF
the club next year and Johnny King,
the former Cub, who many think is
now managing the club. will be Sc
leoted as leader