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Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
HORRORSCOPE-MAY4 4

Planetary influences and behavior of heavenly bodies pretty tol'able good, these days, and the green grass grows all around, round, round. Why shouldn't t it? Look out for the whistle when the bell rings. Is the fire-fend after us ? Some say one thing, some say another the latter especially so. All things come to those who go after them. Come out to the "smoker" tonight, and have one on the house. Glorious Fourth celebration will be safe and sane, but just the least mite crazy in streaks. Other people do it, too. Horrorscope and Dan Sweeney's Proverbs been run ming just six months, today-and long enough. All over.
 No more Horror,
 No more Scope,
 No more wise Dan
 Sweeney dope Run empt'ins? Not bit of it. Too much of a good thing covers multitude of sins.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
The Physicians

Much harm is done by the excellent men and women who. gather up all the charges of cruelty agalnst surgeons and physicians and publish them in the in- terest of humanity. We make no ex- oeption, not even in the case of mission aries, when we say that there is no class in the community which furnishes more heroic examples of devotion to the in teres5s of mankind than the nurses and physicians who spend their lives not only in ministering to the sick, but in devising new ways to relieve suffering and in tracing out the secret causes of disease. Every month we read of phy- sicians who have lost their lives in the conduct of experiments designed solely to banish the plaques which devastate society. They die of yellow fever, the plague. leprosy, the baneful effects or radium, and the new applications of the secret forces which are just coming un- der experiment. in chemical laboratories. Christian Register.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
A Marvellous Picture

Editor News: The writer would like to recommend to any readers of The News who may be going to New York city in the near future. that they go to the Tiffany studio on the corner of Mad ison avenue and 45th street and see the curtain" which has been made there for the great and beautiful new Nation al Theatre in Mexico. TWe little realize that troubled Mexico is erecting an eight million dollar theatre. ' The curtain y is mosaic of Tiffany favrile glass, about 100000 carefully selected pieces being set in concrete. The scene represents the two great mountains of Mexico, and by varying the lights thrown upon it, wonderful sunrise and sunset effects are produced. The beauty of it is indescrib- able and should not be missed by any visitor to New York. E.
 Canaan, May 3.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
The "New Haven" Road

Boston quotes President Mellen as de- claring that the "New Haven" dividend will be maintained at 8 per cent. This is what has been generally believed and the drop of the stock to less than 145 has been mystery. The notion that large sales were being effected found no con- firmatlon ln the volume of exchange transactions-only few hundred shares at most. It seems to be merely another of those attacks of weakness that occa- sionally affect this stock. The impor- tant question for holders of this stock is the future not the immediate present, and those who study feel that MT Mellen has looked so far head that eventually this corporation will have enormous strength and get it by meeting properly the needs of an immense country. Meanwhile we are told that Boston 6 Maine is likely to cut its dividend to 5 per cent. That is, however, regarded as. temporary concession to adverse fates. The "New Haven" has enormous obligations out but they stand for ac- quired properties which in their turn are steadily gaining in earning power - Hartford Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
"HoOt" Barnes's Marriage

This Time His Luck was Better than
 His Judgment
 Reviewing old-time characters. in a general conversation, a few days ago, an old resident of Canaan recalled an incident in the career of "Hoot" Barnes, who has figured in this column to some slight extent, recently-an eccentric genius who fiourished on Canaan Mountain in the early half of the last century.
 The incident had reference to the young and sporty days of ''Hoot," when he cut more or less figure with the social butterflies of Canaan Mountain society. "Hoot" took a particular shine to one certain comedy young dame, whose name shall be called Katherine, because that wasn't her name. He called on her regularly, took her to all the kitchen dances and swell soirees that were patronized by the Four Hundred of the region, and so far lost his heart to her that he just about made up his mind that if he couldn't have her for his wife, there would be no sense or satisfaction in trying to live at all.
 He popped the question to her. but Katherine put him off With an indefinite answer. He was a persistent wooer' though, and kept popping the same question at every opportunity, until finally she told him she would think it over. "Hoo5' interpreted this assurance as something just as good as actual consent, and lost no time ip announcing hist engagement" to all his cronies, and gloating over his good fortune.
 His jubilation was short-lived, how ever, for one day, shortly after she had given him that indefinite encouragement, she went to town with another young fellow whom "Hoot" had secretly feared as rival, and married him.
 It was a grievous blow to "Hoot. {" He moped about. lost hIs appetite. and became soured against everybody and everything, and his friends, moved to sympathy by his woebegone expression and evident mental suffering, forebore to "guy" him. But after time he made the acquaintance of another damsel who had moved to the neighborhood. and, to cut the story short, he soon cheered up, under the influence of her beguiling smile and charm, and finally made up his mind that Hannah, (which wasn't her name,) would do. so long as he couldn't have Katherine. So he married Hannah, who proved to be a very superior woman, and "Hoot" very soon learned that he had nothing to regret in his choice.
 Shortly after his marriage, an old friend remarked to him:
 "Well, Hoot, I reckon you done a darn sight better marvin Hannah, than if you'd got Katherine. What d. you think?"
 "I reckon you're right" replied Hoot, in & burst of confidence. My luck wss darn sight better than my judgment. "
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
Lazy Legislative SsssIons

The indications are that the present session of the Connecticut legislature, following precedent. will drag through the summer months coming to an end some time before the September frosts. The general public asks why this should be? And there has never yet been given a really satisfactory answer. Why should the Legislature of Connscti- cut, considering the volume of business it does, be a continuous performance over six or seven months?
 In thirty of the states legislative sessions are limited to from forty to seventy. five days. In eighteen of them no legislative session can exceed sixty days. There is tendency in practically all the states except Connecti. cut to shorten the duration of sessions rather than lengthen them. The whole tning is summed up by the Ohio State Journal in the following language:
 1t has been found that the ineffieency of a legislature is increased as its seSs.,h are extended. No business body in t..o world would carry on as Legislature does. That is.the theory of the eliminad of the session by the various states. Men of comprehension understand this fully, but they refuse to act upon it for some very poor reason, and thus fail of that efficiency which is characterized by legislative embodying principle and by appropriations recognizing economy. The more go as you please. the heavier the burden on the people,"
 The longer @ lawmalking body remains in session the more prone is it to play politics or enact laws neither desirable nor beneficial to the best interests of the state. What the country and the states want are better and fewer laws, and these can best be secured through short sessions.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
Get Together. Pull Together. That what makes the wheels go round.

The Pittsfield Eagles Note Book man sassily says: 1.-The editor of the Courier doesn't like the name of the Dope club, An editor with the euphonious name of Maitland would hardly be expected to. '' On this particular issue we vote with Maitland. The Dope Club hasn't a pretty name. But Handsome is as handsome does," and if the Dopesters can give assurance that their behavior is better than their nomenclature. and that their name is worse than their game, they may, perhaps, be invited to march in the parade of Grotesques and Horribles in the Canaan Fourth of July celebration.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
CHANDLER oNTHE HOUSE

A recent saying of the Hon. George B. Chandler, which has been widely discussed and extensively commented on was this: The House of Representatives, he said, is "the bulwark of conservatism; the home of reflection, and the abode of sanity"
 Some of the newspapers of the state are inclined to think MT. Chandler inn putes too many virtues to the lower !, chamber of our legislature. The Water
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
Where the Laugh Comes In
On summer days I take my book And seek a certain shady nook Where flows dainty little brook
 And stay an hOur ar two

OA l Oclh0 DOOh And seek a certain shady nook Where flows a dainty little brook
 And stay an hour or two. And recurrently each spring and fall This little brook returns my call; It floods the yard, creeps in the hall,
 And stays day or two.
 Puck. Inebriate (to kind-hearted clergyman who is assisting him to ise)-Shanks, ol' man I'll do the shame fer you shome time-Puck.
 Nell-Men are such helpless things. Bell-Yes, they can't even fall in love without good bit of asSistance.-Phila. delphia Record.
 First Girl-There seems to be a lot of loving couples down here.
 Second Girl-Yes; the husbands don't turn up till the week end.
 -WhenIthe mountain wouldn t come to Mahomet, what did he do? Slobbs-I suppose he went to the sea- shore.-Ph1ladelphia Record.
 She-I would like to know what your college education did for you?
 He We'll, it taught me to owe a lot of money without being annoyed by it, Blink-I see we have 16 per cent. of the Rembrandt output
 Blank-Rembrandt Who was he? Blink-One of the early operators in oil.-Cleveland Plain Dealer,
 Really" said MT. Kloseman. "I don't like to give you all this money to carry aronnd. You know the doc tors say bacteria turk in bank notes." "That's all right" replied his wife. "I'll use some of the money to get vaccinated, if necessary" - Catholic Standard and Times.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
THURSDAY, MAY 4. 1911

It is the fault of all of us till we have duly praoticed our minds to be unreal in our sentiments and crude in our judgments, and to be carried off by fancles instead of being at the trouble of acquiring sound know ledge. Newman.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
The Harem Skirt

Editor News: The common talk about the hobble skirt, and the harem skirt in fashionable society, is becoming disgust ing. If your wife wore & harem skirt what would you do? DISGUST.
 Try 'em on, and maybe swap off once in a while, if she'd stand for it.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

Tuberculosis nights" are becoming 8 sort of "vogue' in some of the Connecti- cut towns, as the fight against the great white plague is being waged. The feature of the tuberculosis night is 8 lecture and demonstration in equipment and methods of treatment, by John Gunshanan, a member and practically the father of the state tuberculosis com mission The lectures in the smaller towns are generally held in the churches and sometimes in school houses, and are given under the management of a local committee. A few days ago Comnis- sioner Gunshaann was solicited to give lecture in town in the eastern part of the state. He readily consented, of course, and inquired of the committee, where it was proposed to have the lec- ture given, and was informed that it would be held in the Methodist church or in B public hall, just as he preferred. Well then" said he, "weIl have it in the hall. I've been holding forth in the churches of so many different denomi- nations of late that I've almost forgotten what my own religion is."
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

This" said the peddler, "is little device especially designed for use in our spring weather"
 "What is t?'' asked the housekeeper.
 "It may be used one minute as a fan and the next to shovel off the snow. "- Catholic Standard and Times.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
SUNNY SMILES.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT.

Oh why not smile as you go along
 What if the sky sometimes is grayf Thisold world pleads for your smiles my dear, To help drive the sadness away. A dark sky shadows all the world,
 sunny one brightens the way; So let us beam with the light of cheer
 And scatter some sunshine each day.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

Those chronic grumblers who are never satisfied with the weather, are now kicking because they've got just what they had been praying for.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

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 an II is perused by the entire families of the the long-headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

Mrs. Kallins-What a beautiful coat your Angora has
 Mrs. Stanley-That's because 1 take pains with it pussy's bed is lined with moth baIls.-Chicago Daily News.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

Already the talk of gubernatorlal candidates is distinctly audible to the naked ear. And Litchfeld county is figuring in the talk. And why not?
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

The pendulum is swinging back. Winsted has just elected a republican borough board, and glory be Roscoe Benjamin is on it. Now let come what may
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

The cratic weather man will kindly take notice that various and sundry persons hereabouts are patiently waiting for the weather to settle down to one thing or another so they can begin lay, ing new sidewalks
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

Editor Langtry, of the Springfield Union, who has just been elected secre- tary of state in Massachusetts, is no re- lation to the fascinating Jersey Lily but he's daisy in his own right.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
PROVERBS OF DANIEL

Dan Sweeney says: Better be alone than in bad company, but some people I know are in the worst com pany they can find when they are alone"
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

Business men who don't smoke need not stay away from tonight's "smoker'' on that account. There are other things to be done besides smoking, and other rooms in the Odd Fellows quarters besides smoking room.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

It is hoped that Homer Lea and Richard Pearson Hobson, will not insist upon going to war right away with Holland tford Courant.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub isPer promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
WANTED
MISCELLANEOUS

AR. EATEN, optican of Torrington. 1onn., 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 PEABODY, Optometrist and scientific optician, will be at Mrs. M. A. Halls Falls Village, Ct, May and 1.
 ANSIES-Pansies-W not have a nice bed ' 35c basket. William Beebe, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

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., 1911-05-04

bury American, for instance, says: "Mr. Chandler sees such natural qualities in the House, presumably because it's mem bership is based on the old system of town representation, wherein the horrl- ble example town of Union, with its 69 voting freemen. takes 8 hand in law making equally strong with that of New Haven"
 If it be true that the basis of repre- sentation furnishes the ground of MT. Chandler's fine opinion of the House virtues, he is manifestly in tune with the sentiment of the big city of New Haven, as expressed in it's perennial resolution which provides for placing the city somewhat nearer to equality with the little horrible example town by purposing to divide the Elm City into fourteen separate townships and claim ing representation for each. This bill bobs up at every session, as regularly as the bill for woman suffrage, and more so than the bill to levy tax on bachelors. It is a tribute, from distinguished quarters, to the principle of equality for the small towns and inciden ally a de- vice to get 28 local statesmen into the House instead of only two.
 But possibly MT. Ohandler's estimate of the House is based upon something entirely different. And there are those right in the House, who view MT. Chanler himself as the embodiment of the attributes which he generously &C., credits to the whole House.
 It is estimated that visitors in London during the coronation ceremonies will leave $50. O.O0C, 900 behind them. That's the difference between the coronation and the Canaan Fourth of July celebration. The latter is not cold blooded scheme to rob the visitors, but to do them good, while the former is scientifically planned to "do" them good and plenty.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

Parson-Regarding the milk you de- liver here.
 Milkman (uneasily-Yes, sir.)
 Parson-I only wanted to say that use the milk for drinking and not for hristening.-London Opinion.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04

Customer-Do you keep a good cure for corns?
 Druggist-Yes, sir. Here is an ex- cellent preparation. One of my cus- toners has been using it for the last IA years with very good results,-spokane Spokesman Review.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-04
THE NEWS AGENTS

THE NEWS AGENTS Extra copies of The News sale at the office of publication and at
 Humphreys Drug Store, Canaan, Egglestons 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., 1911-05-04
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

OLD NEWSPAPERS-We have them in pack ages of fifty for 10 cents and twenty five for
 Ave cents The Canaan Printing Co.. Canaan.
The Caucasian., 1911-07-09
Personal.
proof.

Mrs. G. G. Nesbitt and son Gam
mon, who have been in Louisiana
the past four months, visiting rela-
tives in Homer and Shreveport, have
gone to Pecos, Texas, where Mr.
Nesbitt is established in business
The month of June Mrs. Nesbitt
spent in this city, the welcome guest
of her aunt, Mrs. M. Ii. Williams
and from here she took her depart
.ure on Thursday for her home in
western Texas.
Mrs. j. f. OLeary and grand
daughter, Hettie Ward, left Friday
evening to visit Mr.. George Andrews
and family at Los Angeles, Cal.
Mrs. Rebecca Kline, who has been
in Shreveport under the skilful
treatment of DR.. Randel Hunt. re-
turned Thursday for her home in
Kentucky entired restored in health.
On the departure of Mrs. Kline her
sister, Mrs. Matte Ford, left for
MISSISSIPPI City to JOIN Mrs. Jack
Kline and her fine little sons, Jack
Jr. and Craig Kline.
Mrs. E. r. Ratcliff and little
daughter, who have been at Hot
Springs the past two weeks, have re-
turned home.
Mrs. L. X. Ridley arrived Thurs
day and will make visit of several
weeks TO her sister, Mrs. C. L.
Wheeler ON Oakland street.
Mrs. Albert VanHook and children
returned Thursday from two
months visit to Mrs. VanHook's sis
ter, Mrs. Harry Linde of st. Louis.
Mrs. VanHook has been greatly ben
Gifted by her visit though the tenn
perature was higher in st. Louis
than in Shreveport.
Misses Willie Smith and Lucille
Covington left Wednesday on their
summer vacation trip to Canada.
Both holding responsible positions
their summer visit is needed and
will be greatly enjoyed.
The Caucasian., 1911-07-09

litical trickery, the Banner has q
clean record, white sheet on which
to further record its beliefs.
Mr. w. II. Scanland. the esteemed
editor of the Banner, and his broth
er. Mr. John NJ. Scanland., editor and
proprietor of the NermiliOn News,
published at AbbeVille. are perhaps
the Oldest newspaper men IN the
State. They came to Shreveport
from Texas in 1854 and entered the
CaddO Gazette Office then located
near what is now w. J. Rea's notion
store I'm 1858 the brothers removed
to the hOurishing country town of
Bellevue, and there the Banner as
stated, was first published. Mr.. J..
NJ. Scanland has been a great trav-
eler, but having gone east and west
and north he has come back south
we'll satisfied to abide. We salute
the Banner and its editor on having
served so long, so faithfully and so
well.
The Caucasian., 1911-07-09
WOMEN MAD
Crazcd Over Dress - Ten Gowns
Worn i'm Day.

''The women of Paris are dress
mad" declares Charles S. Furman
a New York mIiner, who came
home recently on the kaistr Will
helm III. Among them is great
competition as to who will wear the
newest gowns. Every woman wants
TO be first at the races with a new
gown. There is great extravaganza
in Paris among the rich.
"Parisian women who consider
| themselves smart drcssers change
from eight to ten times during the
twenty-four hours. First. in the
morning they dress for riding in the
Bois du Boulogne; second they
dress for breakfast; third they dress
for shopping; fourth they dress for
fifth, they dress for luncheon, which
they take at the Chateau Madrid:
sixth, they dress for the races: sew
enth. they dress for tea at the Pre-
Catelain; eighth, they dress for din
ner at Argeneville; ninth, they dress
for the Vienna opera or for the min
iature Monte Carlo; tenth they dress
for supper, which fashionable Paris
now takes at the Cafe de Paris, and.
eleventh, if you please, they change
for bed.
"The average cost of these gowns
is $3.50. Ten different gowns would
cost for one day S2500
Now, figuring that seldom do
these women wear the same gown
more than once week, those in the
swim would have to have sixty
gowns.
There is craze for fringes on
everything.-dresses, hats, handbags,
parasols and everything a woman
wears and carries. Paris is fringe
crazy"
The Caucasian., 1911-07-09
GENERAL BEHAN
Postmaster. and Seyburn, Revenue
Collector, Have Resigned.

Times-Democrat July 7: That
Postmaster w. ]. Behan has re-
signed: that his successor will be
Capt. Thomas J. Woodward. former
postmaster, and that Walter Y.
Kemper of Franklin, st. Mary par
ish. will succeed Edwin |. Seyburn
as collector of internal revenue, if
The recommendations of the Repub-
lican State Central ommittee, which
will meet today at the st. Charles
Hotel, count for anything, was
learned last night from a source
considered absolutely reliable,
From this authentic source the
Times-Democrat was told last night
that the resignation of General Be
han who, like Mr. Seyburn, had been
found guilty of violating the civil
service regulations inasmueh as
they had played favorites" and had
sought campaign contributions from
the employees, was sent to Washing
ton almost in the same mail as the
resignation of Mr.. Seyburn, which
was rendered a number of days ago.
General Behan, when asked about
the matter by the Times-Democrat
last night, declared again that the
matter was one that concerned only
himself and the government, and he
did not care to discuss it.