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Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
Letters From thePeopie
Figures Will Talk.
the Editor of The News ::

To the Editor of The News:
 A paragraph in your paper or last week said
 "John D. Rockefeller's income is said to be $40 minute. which amounts to $20, ,160 day, or $7,358, 400 a year. If he. really is the most cordially and uni versally detested man in the United States, the distinction ought to be worth that"
 I have no fault to find with your con clusions. but I must say that in my opin- ion, if your political logic isn't any bet ter than your mathematics, your famous "quadruple candidacy" for four of the best offices, deserves to be drowned upon As I figure Rockefeller's income. $40 a minute gives him $201, 500 a day, or $73, ,584 ,000 a year, which is exactly ten times as much as you figure 1t. Figures will not lie. Yours for accuracy,
 "Common School"
 Common Schoor' is hereby informed that The News mathematician did not figure it out for the simple and silly purpose of showing how smart he IS in arithmetic, nor how accurately he can do hard sum. Any way, "Common School" must admit that seven million dollars year is enough for any man, accuracy or no accuracy, even at the present high cost of living. Figures may not lie, but if they are handled right they may be made to show some little decent respect for the feelings of average folks.-Ed.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
What the Other Fellows Say

Somebody has noted at least one mark ed difference between Lincoln and Roosevelt. The former split rails while the latter splits parties.-Pittsfeld Eagle.
 The best way to drive dandelions out of the front yard is to try cultivating them.-Hartford Post.
 If women will use the flying machines, like men, they must take the same chances, and the death of Miss Quimby near Boston harbor yesterday demon strates anew the possibilities. Miss Quimby is the fourth or fifth woman who has been killed in fying-Bridge- port Standard.
 A certain writer has said that no news paper which took truth for its standard would make a pecuniary success. The press might return the compliment by remarking that no minister who told the truth about his congregation, alive or dead, would occupy the pulpit much longer than one Sunday afterward. The press and the clergy go hand. in hand with the whitewash brush, rosy specta- cles magnifying little virtues and kindly throwing little deformities into oblivion. The pulpit, the pen and the gravestone are partners in saint-making-Woodbury Reporter.
 The weather is too warm for you to add to your discomfort by getting un- duly excited over politics. It is a long time to November.-Litchfeld Enquirer.
 Harriet Quimby was high-spirited, plucky and reckless. She has made other aYiators vince and shrug at some of her foolhardy stunts. She would "get it" sooner or later, they said. But it is said of most of them. They all do get it, too-158 of them, they say, since September, Waterbury American
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
THE, SNEERING cYNIc.

From the miscellany column of an esteemed exchange we clip the follow ing stanzas, as worthy of application hereabouts or elsewhere:
 If you would like to see a place
 That's full of push and snap,
 A town that hits faster pace,
 A town that's on the map;
 Yes, if a way you d like to know
 To find it ill d jerk,
 I'll tell you where you ought to go-
 You ought to go to work.
 You needn't pack trunk or grip
 And leave Lhe folks behind,
 You needn't go and take a trip,
 Some other place to find,
 You needn't go and settle down
 Where friends of old you miss
 For, if you want that kind of town,
 Just make it out of this.
 Crude poetry, perhaps, but full of meat and wholesome philosophy, and well worth memorizing by the chrome croaker who sneers at every institution in his home town, and at every proposi- tion suggested for it's betterment Every community has at least one such indi- vidual, and is none the better off for his presence. He criticises every effort put forth in the direction of progress, and has only cynical sheer for it's promo. ters. His town isn't good enough fol him, yet he consistently refrains from doing either one of the two things that would improve it-that is, either pack ing up his duds and moving out of it, or pitching in and cooperating with the progressive element who would make it better. He has 8 .sneering slur for the motives of the citizen who labors for any certain pubic improvement, and words of derision for the lack of that improve ment. He back bites every public-spir- tied citizen, yet he appears satisfied to remain in the community that he de- spises and the poor, deluded, self-suffi- cient egotist is unable to grasp the fact that his opinions are unsought and have absolutely no weight; that he himself is utterly without influence or standing in the community; that he has been weigh ed in the balance, sized up and analysed and found to be simply the personifica- tion of "a sheer, with an odor somewhat offensive, but harmless.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
WhlppoorwiII.
6R A Uitchcoekl

tB. A Hitchcock) Where velvet-antlered sum lc rears aloft Its branching bouRhs, crimson or ruby tipped, There in the twilight shadows dim and soft,
 Insistent steals voice, weird, spirit tipped, Like witch whispering warning words of doom,
 Now hissing sharp, now hoarse with rage or fear, Now rapid, as if hurrying through the gloom,
 The voice would gain the open spaces clear. What dost thou, husky-throated whip poorwill,
 That thus at dusk thy lonely plaint is Who hath chastised thee? who mistreat- ed i'll, Thy feathered shape, O strange witch whispering bird Brown mottled as wood hohens on the limb,
 Where he sits oddly crouohed, and parallel With the limbs growth, he utters with That he has had thrashing-well,
 An well, Dear little bird, why tell thy shame or or trouble?
 Why so vociferously thy hurt declare? Thy throaty whistle, like futile bubble, Bursts on the cool unsympathisinga air. Not one of all the shy wook-folk are caring,
 No bird. from soloist thrush to noisy wren, Has time to note how whippoorwills are faring,
 They are so busy with their business
 then Get busy too, poor Will, like thy bird
 brothers Go build a nest reiterate no more Thy whippings past the next may be another's;
 Fate gives us all blow or first or last. Is there seIf-pity in thy querulous shrill- ing? Dost seek to elicit responsive tone? O dusky bird The world is more than willing
 To let self-pitylng singers, sing alongl 'Mong birds or humans, no heart over flows With love or pity for self -pity's woes. The stag horn sumac's velvet-antlers hide,
 Deep in the midnight darkness of the glade. Now ou the clethra- scentedl hills abide Twin spirits, Rest and Silence. Un- afraid They come, their balmy mission to full
 fill, Soothing to peace thy plaint, lone whip poorwill.S *whippoorwi ills cease singing after midnight.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
THURSDAY. JULY II. 19l2

The vast bulk of men are required to discharge the homely duties of life; and. they have less need of genius than of industry and enter prise. Young men should observe that those who take the honors and emoluments of mechanical crafts, of commerce @and of professional life, are rather distinguished for a sound judgment and a close application than for a brilliant genius.-Henry Ward Beecher.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

Representative George B. Chandler, of Rocky Hill, announces that he will not be a candidate for reelection. He has served during two consecutive sessions, and doesn't believe in a third term-con- secutive or detached. Inasmuch as there is persistent and serious talk of running him for congress fl om the First district, however, the anti-third term prejudice may not be wondered at,
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
Cent-a- Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge &5 Gents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-40 acres grass standing, in lots to suit purchaser. mile north of Canaan Valley, A. K. Benton.
 FOR SALE-Stamp collection, mostly United States and Colonies. Early issues, Depart ments. Revenues, fairly strong, finely used Recent issues unused. New loose.leaf binder. Scott's catalogue, price S156. Will sell for Sb8 Clark Belden, Millerton, N. Y.
 FOR SALE-BARGAINS-Tw carriage Ph@ton, runabout, blackboard, sets harness, robestwo-seated sleigh, new vacuum cleaner. All in frst-class condition. Apply to Mrs. l.. k. Mortenson, Box 87S, Canaan, or Canheld Hotel
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
LIFE'S WINDING ROAD.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

It's an excellent plan in this world of ours
 To strew all life's pathway with beautiful flowers For sometimes the road winds back o'er the way And we may return by the path of today.
 It would Gisappoint us, I'm sure when we came If we should find all of the road just the same; But how it would cheer us, if there should find A flower growing out of each act that kind. So let's make make believe as we go on our way That we'll be returning O CT this road some day; And let us go singing and scatt' ring broadcast The flowers of kindness, the flowers that last.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Jf2,171, (census of 1910.) Two railroaus. National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfeld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and flrst-class school system.
 Five churches.
 First-class hotel.
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine.
 Six miles of State Roads. Electric light and power plant, . Complete Sewer System. Never-failing water supply and the best water ia the state.
 Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries. Fraternal and benefit societies. Brass band.
 Up-to-date department storas. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
THAT VALE BEREAVEMENT.

.sMory's'' saloon and grill room in New Haven is being razed to make room for the new Journal Courier building. Mory's has been Yale student resort for 36 years, and one writer, in mourn
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

1T once thought seriously of marry ing for money" "Why didn't you, them" "The girl in the case was a thinker, too, ,"-Boston Transcript.
 Bacon-"Why do the hens go to roost so early?" Egbert-"To get some rest. Haven't you noticed how early the roosters begin growing ?"-Yonkers Statesman.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

Conquering the air by man is very serious business. Two horrible accidents within twenty-four hours may not be a warning but it may make men think New Haven Journal Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
MISCELLANEOUS

AR. EATEN, optician of Torrlngton, 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 FOR RENT-Four rooms in the Porter Building. Inquire at the Model Bakery, Canaan.
 TO CUT ON SHARES-l5 to 20 acres standing Grass. Mrs. J. Adam, Canaan, Box i28. ROTICE-Beginning Thursday, July IS, shall be prepared to furnish Fresh Fish to the peo- pie of Canaan. Regular trips every week. Henry c, Joyner. PEABODY-Opthalmic Optician, will be at Mrs. M. A. Halls, Falls Village, July l7, IS.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

Souvenir" Taylor, secretary of the legislative club of 1911 is working up a re- union with the club of 1911, at Savin Rock, August 14, when the campaign and the long clans will be at their best.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are sale at the officeof publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Egglestors 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. W. D. French Sheffield Mass. A. L. Dickinson. Salisbury. J. W. Morgan, Great Burlington. Mass
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

Get Together. Pull Together. That 6 the way the big public Fourth of July celebration was made successful-last year.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

Now Lake Is said to be in the field fer governor again. And, like our Canaan reservoir, which isn't improved by the process, that Lake is working"
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
TELEPHONE: CANAAN 12a RING
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the Sagacous 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., 1912-07-11

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub HSb ber promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

Larry-I like Professor Whathisname in Shakespeare. He brings things home to you that you never saw before.
 Harry-Huh, I've got laundryman as good as hat.-Dartmouth Jack O'Lantern.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

The rude men the sidewalk are block
 ing;
 Oh dear me, this crowding is shocking, The cause of the whirl?
 Oh, it's only girl Who is getting some change from her
 handbag.
 Cincinnati Enquirers "Going to get out here and stretch your legs?' asked the travelling man of his companion, as the train stopped "What place is it?" inquired the other.
 Chicago"
 "No, I had one leg stretched here once r'-Yonkers Statesman.
 "And now that you are through college what are you going to do?" "I shall study medicine.
 "Rather crowded profession already, isn't it?"
 "Can't help that, shall study med icine and those who are already in the profession will have to take their chances, that's all. "-London Opinion. Eastside-"Under the new Virginia law a man who swears in public is liable to fine of S5OO."
 Westside-"How in the world can the Virginians afford to drive their mules ?''-Judge.
 Client-"So the jury gave me 8 thousand dollars. That's great, eh ?" Lawyer-"Yes, my boy. You don't know how badly need 1t !''-Life.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

Boy Scouts of America are doing a piece of real and extremely useful scout ing. They are searching for trees that are afflicted with disease or insects This work was started in Pennsylvania where a disease is destroying thousands of chestnut trees. The boys have been of great help to the Forestry depart ment 1n detecting this disease and re- porting the trees thus afflicted to the Department of Forestry.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
WANTED

WANTED TEN HUSTLING AGENTS AT ONCE; $50 and better per week assured to bright persons, to sell Perfection Self-Heating Flat Irons, 1911 Patent. Every Iron guaran- teed perfect or money back. Saves labor, time, expense: does family ironing for %. Sole rights in the United States. The Bakeney Cooperative Company, Sheffield, Mass. WANTED-15,0 900 cords of lime kiln wood
 Address, Box 202, East Canaan, Conn. WANTED-Man and team to work around lum- Der yard. Steady work. Man with family. c. F. Roberts
 WANTED Students desiring tutoring will find it to their advantage to apply to Harold Hazel. tine, senior in Yale University. For terms apply at office Connecticut Western News.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
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., 1912-07-11

Theresa heap of sound sense in this one from the Seymour Record: "The good book says that a man who does not care for or look after the welfare of his family is worse than an infdel' This may be applied with equal force to the man who takes no interest in the town in which he lives, for in very real sense the town is his home which he shares with other people living in it. There fore to speak adversely of ones town. to say no word in it's favor, to be indif- ferent to home huslness-all this is not only unpatriotic, but it is very much the same as if a man should go around to his neighbors and find fault with his domestic home and every member in it, :"
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11
THE STATE "cALL."

A .''call" to the voters of the state has been issued in behalf of the third term and third party movement which IS being personally conducted through Connecticut by Senator J. W. Alsop and President Luther of Trinity College. The call is issued in this language:
 "A call for the organization of a new political party, setting forth it's aims and the reasons for it's formation having been printed ln the public press of the country, it is requested tbat any voter of this state of any political party who is in sympathy with this movement, communicate with J. W. Alsop, Avon, Conn"
 Up to the present writing it has not been necessary for Senator Alsop to either issue "call |" or make a raid on the states employment bureau for cleri- cal help for the third term headquarters.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

To remain forever an underling, fol- low this 1nfallible formula: Think only of pay day and quitting time. - Frank G. Hancock, in Pittsfeld Eagle. Cor rect, Hancock. But to the above might be added: Slight your work and shirk as much as possible when your employer isn't watching - take chances on the probability that he doesn't know who is loyal to his interests and who is not.
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

According to fashion authorities. the coming season will say goodbye to the hobble skirt And many of fashions s votaries themselves will add, good rid dance.
 John D. Rockefeller was 73 years old last Monday, and the news dispatches rake pains to say he observed the day quietly" That's not at all unnatural, for man of his years, though the in- ference is that a man of his dollars ought to get out and celebrate with a riot,
Connecticut western news., 1912-07-11

'whippoorvills cease singing after midnight
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-10-31
To School Directors

q serious condition. is CONFRONT
ing US. Our eacheap are remember
ing the hardshipH Of last winter
and are resigning their; schools.
{ This r--l1 is leaving many large schools
without teachers Of experience.
II is certainly necessary that we
have successful winter terms, gs
peciaaly for boys and girls who are
unable to attend the entire school
year. Many teachers are giving
thesa reasons: Boarding places
too tar from school and school
houses mot IN good condition. Di-
rectors and parents you must wake
mp ito the situation! for cannot
fill your winter schools unless you
do. Many school houses are In
fine condition, others are far
from u. especially are the out
houses q menace to the physical
and moral health OF your, children
People living ON one hundred DIT
ty and two hundred dollar land,
surely can remedy this situa'tton
Most kindly.
ELLA NJ. STBARNs, Co. Supt.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-10-31
Thursday Club

The Thursday Club met 10 regn-
bar session last Thursday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. Gore.
Mrs. Millimam gave a very fine
paper ON the Boy Scouts Of Amer
dca. Mrs. Bintmer delighted the
Club with reading ON the Pro
bdems OF the Unmarried Woman.
M1e. Newton gave the list OF words
amd Mrs. iBntner was appointed to
prepare THE next list Mrs. Anna
McAninch was elected delegate to
attend the District Convention OF
Federated Clubs, which convemes
at Wllisca, November 21st. Mrs.
Dimick, Mrs. Oldaker and Mrs. Mil
Imam were appointed committee
TO investigate sscticmal bookcase s
for the library. Club, adjourned
with Autumn quotations, after
which they enjoyed a social hour
with the hostess If the Ladies
spoke truthfully the pleasantast
part OF the afternoon was the time
spent IN devouring the dslicioa,s
lunch.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-10-31

Dr. George Weighton, the cam
d1date on the republican ticket for
sheriff, is one that can be sup
ported by the voters of the Conn
~, regardless OF their political az
ti1ations MIR. WA'g7,ton cam !, to
this county rom Scotland several
Years ago, and on his arrival here,
ne settled on a farm near Audubon
where he conducted the operations
for sometime. He moved to Audu-
bon. where he has been connected
width several business interests.
Hds profession as Veterinarian
takes much OF hds time at present,
but II elected he will attend to
the office to which, he aspires. A
vote for Mr.. Wedghtonl means a
vote for the farmers friend. "A
man OF courage. who will, II cleo
ted. do his duty.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-10-31
Roses IN October

Editor Lancelot desires to thank
ATs. Mssa Gault for sending q
beautiful rose to comfort and cheer
him during his convalescence. the
sight OF q lovely rose to one who
fhhk BEEN forbidden by 4 sickness
seeing them grow. for four SUM
Tner months inspires 2 person with
one grand thought how beautiful
IL nature. and how kind ts ma
lures God. =
Many old time friends have been
vfsfting our sick this week, for
viii we are grateful.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-10-31
New Pantatoriu1n

Mr. Charles stIutz came up from
Atlantic Tuesday and opened up
ranit orirm in the David Work.
man shoe shop, first door east Of
the postof3ice- He was rushed with
work by Tuesday evening and 1t
looks like he viii make good i'm
this city. Extra has needed such a
shop for so long a time. Bring in
your Clothes and have them cleaned
and pre- sed and mended. Guau'anr
teed work. Look for his ad on ar'o+
Their rage of this paper.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-10-31
WHICH SHALL II BEl

/ Continued from Page /
this in mind. she = wdlhng to rest
the case upon the merits Of the
man.
Ne. Kittell for treasurer de- ano-
ther mann OF UNUSUAL ability OF the
kind needed in thaa 1t&ice He is
an expert accountant. careful. con-
scientaous. and courteous; and his
office is in usually good condition.
Upon has record he seems entitled
to anohher term. But besides THE.
IT as to be noted that ha is the
only candidate ON either ticket
THAT CAM be said to represent the
north part OF the county this year.
which DIS a onsideration when the
outlying parts Of the county are
so poorly represented.
A most interesting contest is that
between Mr.. Butter,ton and Miss
Clara Oelke for the recordershdp.
Miss Oelke has had long expert
ence an the work. and there is no
doubt as to her ability, which lis OF
high order. But. on the other
hand, Mr.. Butterton is a man OF
fine character. is making a clean,
campaign. and has the advantage
OF being man. How the contest
will terminate 10 beyond guessing.
Another spirited contest fs that
between Mr.. Sampson and Mr. Rice
for the clerks office. Both are
conducting am honorable fight, Mr..
Sampson being perhaps the more
energetic. He is young mann OF
the finest type. morally. and his
cand idacy 10 worthy of the consid-
eratdpnl Of every voter not only be-
cause Of thds, but because he has
the ability to ELL the place. Mr..
Rice is perhaps more widely known.
is also q capable MAN. and has a
clean record. The result promises
to ba close. ss 4,
There has never BEEN p better
idnerupl for equity supervisors thaa
thds year, Il one considers the lo-
cation OF candidates. The northern
part OF the county already has one
member OF the board. For the
term beginning next January the
contestants are Mr.. McGaffin, the
present incumbent. and MY Clark,
both presentative farmers OF the
south part Of the. county Mr..
McGaffin filled out vacancy pri-
or to the term now closing. Both
are men OF sound Judgment and
sterling worth; and either can h1
trusted with! the public business.
A similar situation ezfsts In Audn-
bony where the third member Of
the board resides. Mr.. Johnson Is
opposed by q home man, and both
are good. Mr.. Johnson's record on
the board during the past two years
% excellent, and It IS very certain
That he should mot be defeated on
thfs score.