davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
Where the Laugh Comes In

The dry goods man throws in tie
 With every suit.
 You get with everything you buy
 A bit to boot.
 The grocer, with fair-sized bill,
 Throws in a lamp.
 The druggist gives with every pill
 A trading stamp.
 The florist gives, as you must grant,
 The moneys worth. |. For he, with every growing plant,
 Includes the earth.
 Kansas City Journal. She-How far can your ancestry be traced?
 He-Well, when my gran dfather re- signed his position as cashier of a country bank they traced him as far as China. but he got away.
 You wish to divorce your husband ? your incompatibility of temperament manifest itself ?"
 "Oh, wish to get divorced and he doesn t.''-Le Rire.
 "'Avs you 'eard that old Jim 'as stopped smoking?"
 "No."
 eS; you see, e s little near -Slg ghted, and the other day e emptied his pipe into gunpOwder barrel ''-Tit- Bits. "I understand that your wife collabe- rated with you? ?" "Yes; her work aids me immensely" "I don't believe I have ever seen any of her. writings "SEe doesn't write; she prepares my meals. "-Houston Post.
 MT. Hubb-The intelligence office man. ager told me that our new girl was once an actress.
 Mrs. Hubb-I believe it. She dusts the furniture exactly as the soubrette does it on the stage.
 The art photographer had visited the farm. ''I want to make an exhaustive study of this particular bit of land scape," he said, land would like to have your hired man retain his present position on the fence there. Gan he sit still ?"
 For days at a time," replied the farmer.
 Rook-Taylor was always fortunate man, but doesn't it seems wonderful that his luck should stay with him to the very last?
 Raleigh-How was that?
 Rook-Why, he was operated on for the removal of pearl which he had &C., cidentally swallowed while eating oysters and when the pearl was examined it was found to be valuable enough to pay for both the operation and the funeral.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

The first instalment of Comrade E. S. Roberts "reminiscences of the Canaan soldiers in the Civil War. appears in this issue of The News. The veterans of the Second HeaYies will read it with absorb ing interest, and other veterans will recognize in the scenes and incidents depicted, familiar things that will bring them back to the memorable days of the sixties. To the younger generation of readers the articles will be an instructive and valuable insight into the experiences of their,elders who went to the front, and cannot fail to inspire 8 livelier sense of obligation to those who suffered and sacrificed in the nations cause, and 8 higher respect for the surviving veterans who march each year. with ever decreas- ing ranks, to decorate the graves of their departed comrades.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
Letters From the People
BulIock's Apology

Editor News In last weeks issue was published description of Judge Ford trying to alight from the under signed's "Buick" at Lakeville. Now it strikes me it would be good idea for every owner of an auto to have placard put in u conspicuous place on the car, with the following viz:
 "Notice-To avoid danger, wait until the car stops. All passengers Especially tramps walking from one town to an- other to save carfare) are forbidden to ride on the platform or steps of any car, and if they do so they do it at their own risk"
 Ford got his "wires crossed" as did also the reporter who wrote the descrip- tion of the accident. but next time 1t will be different-The Judge says he will wait. The streets over there are dusty too. G. M. BULLOCh.
 Canaan, May l6,
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
HOW WE ARE CHEATED

Representative George B Chandler of Rocky Hill, who by the way, is to speak at the Pilgrim Brotherhood supper to- morrow evening, is house chairman of the special legislative Investigating com mittee which has been probing the con- ditions that bring about the high cost of living in Connecticut. This committee, it is said will bring in a report soon, which twill reveal wholesale and sys- tematic traffic in foods and other com modities with short weights and meas ures whereby the people of this State pay, by actual computation, more than $5,000.000 year for what they never re- ceive. AS result of fifteen hearings by by the committee and the accumulation of evidence through the cooperation of the State police there has been disclosed @ footing and scuttling of the Connectl- cut consumer day by day which accounts for the increased cost of existence to degree never before suspected"
 This order of things, it appears, is due to crooked weights and measures em- ployed by reputable merchants, and there said to be no law that provides adequate punishment, or can compel the dealers to disgorge the ill-gotten pro- fits of which they have thus cunningly robbed the unsuspecting consumers.
 The evidence that has been unearthed in this investigation is something start ling. It shows that the present system of inspecting" by the sealers of weights and measures in the various towns, is a farce, and that the merchants have no difficulty in fooling the "sealer" even when he makes a conscientious inspec- ton. A. F. Howe, the New York Herald's Connecticut representative, states that many a willy merchant keeps straight" and crooked" sets of weights and measures, and is able to hoodwink the inspector.
 The detectives, who have been all over the state gathering evidence, give the names of merchants, in various cities and towns, whose business reputation has always been above par, who have been systematically selling on short measure, and these include grocers, coal dealers, fruit dealers. grain dealers, meat dealers, milk dealers-in fact men en- gagged in practically every line of busi- ness that figures in the cost of living. In some instances they have confessed and asked for immunity, pleading that under present conditions they must either cheat their customers or go out of business.
 An enormous quantity of crooked paraphernalia employed by these crooked merchants has been confscated by the detectives, and MT. Howe says, "some of the devices to deceive and defraud the public are masterpieces of inventive 1n- genu1ty."
 The report of this committee will create sensation, and persuade that in eYitable goat, the ultimate" consumer, that his own little grocer will bear watching quite as closely as the big ''robber barons" who monopolize things through the trusts.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
Early Facts Wanted

Editor News:-The members of the Methodist church and Sunday school very much appreciate the many kindly references you make to us in your columns, and now may 1 make correct ion of an item that appeared in last weeks issue? Our enrOllment instead of being as stated, IS 82, and our average attendance Is 60.
 In another year we shall celebrate our 50th anniversary, as our school was founded in 1869, and we would very much appreciate any information re- garding the early workers or any facts that your readers might be able to give us that would be of interest on such an an occasion.
 Very truly yours,
 G. w. Parsons
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
The Tariffville Disaster
A Railroad Horror that Shocked the
 Whole Country

A Railroad Horror that Shocked the
 Whole Country
 In the Gossip of Days Gone By" columns of The News last week, gleaned from the files of B years ago. there appeared reference to the "Tariffville disaster" of Jan. 15, 1878, railroad horror which many of the older genera tion of News readers will remember, especially those still living who person ally witnessed and experienced the real borrow of it, and friends of the thirteen victims who lost their lives Ill it.
 The essential facts are these: An excursion train of one baggage and eight passenger cars, all heavily loaded with passengers from all along the line of the old Connecticut Western railroad, who had been attending the Moody and Sankey meetings in Hartford, was re- turning to Millerton, having left Hart ford at 9:15 p. m. When the trestle and bridge over the Pennington river. about 50 yards west of the Tariffvllle station was reached, the structure collapsed, precipitating the two locomotives, bag gage car and three passenger cars into the river.
 Six were drowned or killed outright, and about 35 more or less serio lsly injured. Of the latter seven died shortly afterward, bringing the total number of deaths up to 13. The killed and drowned were: Mrs. William Jones, Lakeville; Miss Janette Warner, East Canaan; Misses Mary and Hattie Mo- Carger, Winsted; Miss Mlnuie Allen, Winsted; Engineer George P. Hatch. Austin Adams, of Canaan. who sat near the stove in the forward end of passenger car, was thrown forward and wedged between the stove and the wall of the car and so horribly burned that he died two days later. His face was roasted. and one hand was so fastened against the stove that it was almost torn off in extricating him. He was burned i'll different parts of his body, and one hip was dislocated.
 William c. Humphrey, who was riding in the baggage car was hurled among a heap of wreckage. and wedged in the debris, up to his waist in water It was ten minutes before he was taken out, when he was removed and laid on the ground at the foot of the embank- ment, where he remained a half hour before somebody found him and took l h inn mn hn hon Z ITafn nQT He was thoroughly chilled through, and considerably bruised and shaken up.
 Among the other Canaan passengers who were in the cars that went down, were Rev. and Mrs. Robert Hunt and Mrs. s. O. Beckley, all of whom were more or less bruised and chilled. Itwas long time before Mrs. Beckley was completely recovered from the exposure and shock.
 The list of injured, from the neighbor- ing towns, as printed ill The News of Jan. F, as follows:
 Canaan-Austin Adams, Rev. and Mrs. Robert Hunt, Asel Tobey. Salisbury-Levi c Selleck, Henry Platt
 Lakeville-O. Benjamin and wife, E. Finkle.
 Sharon-Charles D. Dakin, John B. Smith, Henry Hamlin.
 | Ellsworth-G. H. Peck.
 Norfolk - Joseph Riggs, William Beckley.
 Winsted and West Winsted-Mrs. Benjamin Carman,' Mrs. O. Pinney. Mrs. A. N. Beach, c. Y. York. George Dudley, ST.; Milton Gibson. F. Ryals, c. K. Hunt and wife, Thos H Beardsley.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
TOWN OF NORTH CANAAN.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
 Expenses for the Winter Term of the School Year beginning Sept. l, 1910. This report covers the cost of maintain ing the Town Schools for l2 weeks end. ing March 20th. 1911. All bills paid have been approved by the Acting School Visitors and paid by the Town Treasurer's vouchers Nos % to I76 inclusive. Itemized accounts are on file and can be seen at the office of the Secretary. Room s, Garfield Building, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
BLOSSOMS OF FAITH.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT.

If our faith fell with the blossoms, Earth would be d barren place, But from them we learn the lesson That fruit will the flowers replace Blossoms are but smiles of fruitage, And the perfume they exhale, Is the message that they wait us,
 That the harvest will not fail So our faith is like the blossoms,
 Harbinger of better things, And when life has lost it's comfort, Of the Harvest time it sings.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
Janitar and lncidtntAls and
Teatharl

Tot. Sl, ,9sS. .43 $263.4 S18036 S2,574.51 Expenses for Fall Term ending
 Dec. 20th, 1910, as per re-
 port made Dec. 3lst, l9l0.. 3,26l.35 Total expenses Fall and Winter
 Terms. .........,........... 50, ,S3b.S6 The item of General Expense includes cost of Text Books, Music, Supplies, etc, for all Schools.
 Number of children over four and
 under sixteen years of age enum- erated in TOWN, October 1st.,
 lSlO. O........... ....-......... 403 Number of children registered Tn TOWN Schools, Winter Term,
 lSll..... ............ SbO Average daily attendance, TOWN
 Schools, Winter Term, 1911 290.5 Daily cost per child on basis of enumeration made October Ist.,
 1910, TOWN OF NORTH OA-
 MAIN, (Winter Term, 1911). ,106 Daily cost per child on basis of
 enumeration all towns in
 LlTCHFIELD UNITY,
 (School Year l909.10) ...,...s.. 10 Daily cost per child on basis of enumeration all towns in the
 STATE, School Year 1909-1o), .loS Daily cost per child on basis of
 average attendance TOWN
 Schools, Winter Term, 1911. .148 Daily cost per child on basis of
 average attendance TOWN
 Schools, School Year 1909. 9.10.. .l43 Daily cost per child on basis of
 average attendance all towns
 in L1TCHFlELD COUNTY,
 School Year 1909-10) ......... .174 Daily cost per child on basis of
 average attendance all towns in the STATE, School Year
 1909-10) .................... .17I
 SCHOOL COMMITTEE,
 Town of North Capaan. Canaan, Conn.,, May 10th, 1911.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
Masons' Season Closing

Housatonic Lodge, F. and A. M. con- ferred the Fellowcraft degree last Thurs day evening. The last communication of the season will be held Thursday evening, June g, when tho Master Mason's degree will be conferred. On that occasion it is expected that Deputy Grand Master Beach will be present, and a banquet will be served.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

regret it, but have actually been bragginR about it ever since. And there will be no more glances askant when next Mrs, Hitchock essays to pull off an event that doesn't appeal at first blush because it's different. Plainly and unmistakably,
 Mrs. Hitchcock has scored.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

ceremonies to proceed at the next meet ing. He stated, too, that it looked as if the telephone girl would be the success full contestant in the fight for the presi- denoy. The meeting then adjourned.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub &sh CT promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

Teacher-J ohnny J1mson, why were you not at school yesterday?
 Pupil-Please ma'am, l was conva- leSein.
 Teacher Gin surprise) what, pray?
 Pspil-Three apple dumplin's and a packet of cigarettes.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

"The Swelltons seem to keep up an imposing establishment, remarked the shopper
 "You bet they dc" replied the grocery man, with a sigh long drawn out; land Pm one of the fellows they impose on.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
WRITE LETTER ARoUTIT

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., 1911-05-18

Ex-Governor Abiram Chamberlain, who died this week, did much, during his administration, to revive the pop ularity of that familiar old song, "The Old Oaken Bucket
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

Those trolley surveyors have been at it again. Must be something's doing.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
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., 1911-05-18

The enthusiasm shown by the Canaan fire department augurs we'll for its permanency and future usefulness. But never mind about bringing on your fires.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

Last Mondays newspapers chronicled one of the greatest Sunday chapters of killings, in different parts of the country, since the devil wagon came into vogue.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

Get Together. Pull Together. Some things got to come.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

George B. Chandler talks tomorrow night. There's something worth while.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

Bridgeport has had week of aviation and the average Bridgeporter has crick in his neck,
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

The Standard Oil Company must dissolve it's corporation. Now watch out for reprisals in the shape of jump in the price of oil,
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
THE NEWS AGENTS

THE NEWS AGEN IS 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., 1911-05-18

Canaan seems immune from baseball fever.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

Tot sl, l,9sS.43 s263,42 slS0.96 $2,574.5l Expenses for Fall Term ending
 Dec. goth, 1910, as per re-
 port made Dec. 3lst, l9l0.. 3,26l.35
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

FOR SALE-Standing hay.
 John N. Fay, South anaan. FOR SALE-A fine 15 1t. rowboat almost new. Also Monograph, goo records, Cabinet l25 records. For particulars address
 c. !. Olson, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

WANTED-Live poultry.
 M C. Dean Falls Village WANTED-A good cook. Address "R" care of News office.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

MORE PIGS FOR sALE-At Robbins farm, Nice ones. Come quick, they don't stay.
 J. A. Vosburgh, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18
MISCELLANEOUS

A, R. EATEN optician of Torrington, ,onn.,
 will be at The Ianheldm hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons of each month
 If unable to call send postal Consultation free. d p CTApV N,,rs, C,aroor 1-oto,-l,-,,o 1E Q
Connecticut western news., 1911-05-18

FOR SALE-Three bargains. One % inch W heel coffee mill, Lane Bros. make, one foot nickel show case, one Stimson computing scales. Call at Blue Book Garage. sharon, Conn.
 W. J. Hotaling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-17
NEW U. P. DEPOT FOR sAL1NA.
No More Will Old Cars BE Used to
shelter waiting Patrons.

S06iIcF 90IEOnS.
Salina, Kan, Nov. 17.-This morning
an unofficial announcement reached Sa-
lima that the Union Pacific had the
plans completed for a new Union Pa
cific depot for Salina. The architects
of the company have been at work on
the plans for some time and this morn
ing a Union Pacific official passing
through Salina announced that he saw
the plans which are in the company's
offices in Omaha
The plans call for very much larger
depot than the one now in use and it
will be erected on the site of the pres
ent depot The kind of material of
which the building win be built was
not specified in the plans and the Off
cial making the statement said that
the building would posi- bly, be built
Of stone The building viii contain
large ticket Office and a dispatcher
room and a very large waiting room,
also baggage anu express rooms.
Salina has been waiting for this de-
pot for long time The present struc-
ture is entirely too small When ever
there is bad weather a part of the pas
sengers who are waiting for the train
have to remain outside and several
times in the past year cars have been
drawn I'D on the siding for the use of
the passengers and to give them shell
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-17
CHANGE ROCK ISLAND ROUTING.

Kansas City-St-, Joe Service May Go
by Way of AtchisOn.
Atchison, Kan. Nov 17.=Railroad Of
dcials here say the Rock Island is ar
ranging to runs its passenger trains
between St. Joseph and Kansas City
through Atchison. At present the main
line trains use the Burlington tracks on
the east side of the Missouri river be-
tween Rusnville and Kansas City, but
trains viii go to Kansas City on the
Missouri Pacific tracks on this side of
the river As the Missouri Pacific now
uses th- Rock Island tracks between
AtchisOn and st. Joseph, that company
Will hardly be in a position to refuse
the Rock Island the use Of the Mis-
souri, Pacific tracks to Kansas City.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-17

committee is seeking the views and
criticisms of members of the associa-
ton relative to the present code, and
ar-ra1 gements have been made to COM
pile a large amount of information
already obtained. A report from the
committee on maintenance disclosed
that on July 1 there were 2,325,749
freight cars on 353 railroads through
out the country fitted with air. brakes.
There were $685. locomotives on the
same number of lines equipped with
power brakes.
The Grand Trunk, New York, New
Haven & Hartford and the St. Louis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-17
NO CHARGE AGAINST THEM.
Wisconsin Students Think Profession
alism Charge viii Be Dropped.

Madison, Wis, Nov. 17,-No definite
charges of professionalism having been
lodged against MolI, Tanberg. Mack
miller or Hoeffie of the Wisconsin foot
ball team, students generally are in
clined to discredit the existence of any
basis for them
camp Randall is covered with hay
to protect the field from further freez-
ing. Camp will start the game Satur-
day at Pollock's place at half back and
with Tanberg and Gillett will compose
the back field.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-17
DIRECT SANTA FE By PHONE.
President Ripley Leaves for Winter
Quarters in California

Quarters in California.
Although thousands of miles away
from the headquarters Of the company.
z. P. Ripley, president of the Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe railroad, will
be able to direct the affairs of the
company this winter chiefly through
the use of the telephone. Mr.. Ripley
left Chicago for Santa Barbara, Cal,
Wednesday, where he viii spend the
cold months. He has been suffering
from an affection Of the throat for
some time, and recently his physicians
warned him against using his vocal
chords to any greater extent than IS
absolutely necessary His winter resi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-17

& San Francisco roads were given
representation on the committee on
the safe transportation of explosives
and other dangerous articles The
executive committee reported that the
association now has a membership Of
348 roads, representing 256,676 miles
of line.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-17

other regiment of cavalry to Fort Riley
and one of infantry to Fort Leaven-
worth.
An inspection of the army reserva-
ton in st. Louis seemed to demon
strate the feasibility of consolidating on
the reservation, which has now much
waste land, the various army officers
and quarters scattered through the city
of St. Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-17
TO BOOST KANSAS FORTS.
Both Leavenvvorth and Riley Posts to
Be Increased.

Washington, Nov. 17.-Secretary
Stimson and Major General Wood, chief
of staff, returned to Washington today
from a visit of inspection to the SER
vice schools at Fort Leavenworth and
Fort Riley, Kan. Both institutions We're
found in admirable condition 1t is
hoped in the near future to increase the
esta blishments by the addition Of an
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-17
AT HIGHER WAGES
Seven Thousand Striking Miners VIII
Return to Work.

A Lethbridge Alberta, November IT,
president Carter of the United Mine
Workers of --merica, District IS, en-
bracing southern Alberta and eastern
British Columbia, announced today
that an agreement had been reached
with the operators and that the miners
will return to work today. Employ
ment will be given to seven thousand
men at increased wages.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-17
COMMITTEE MAY REPORT
Maximum Salary Clause May Be Dis
cussed Soon.

San Antonio, Nov. 1.-THE Nation
al Association of Professional Baseball
clubs today referred the fixing of
maximum salary to be paid by clubs
of different classes to the committee
on revision of the constitution with in
structions to report. Possibly a report
will be made tonight
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-11-17

Rounder-Wonder who said. Home is
what we make it, Mrs. Rounder-In
warrant it was some man who could
make it before a. m.-Boston Transcript