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Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
Womanly Wisdom

Put a scratcher for matches in every room of the house, and save the walls.
 Paint the vinegar barrel, hoops and all, and save them from rusting off and making a mess i'll the cellar.
 The invitation to a modern fashion able wedding ought to read: "The honor of your presents is requested"
 It is time to look through the cellar and see that there are no rotten turnips, cabbages or potatoes to pollute the air.
 When you spill hot grease upon the floor, immediately pour cold water uyou it. This cools it before it can strike into the wood.
 When dressing poultry do not waste the feet. Place them in boiling water for few minutes, and the skin and nails will come off easily. They make a delicious but of soup or jelly.
 It is not natural for children to snore If they do so, take them to a doctor to learn the cause of the obstruction to the free passage of air from nose to throat. The tonsils may be enlarged. or there may be some growth in the nasal pass age, or catarrh of the throat or nose.
 If the poor puppy that has been taken away from his mother to be brought up by hand keeps you awake by bowling at night, give him at bedtime his fill of warmed milk and tuck a jug of hot water under his wrappings, and he will snuggle down beside it contentedly and be quiet.-From March Farm Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
THE OLD HOUSATONIC.
Annual Stockholders Meeting Held 40
 Years Ago in Bridgeport.


 The report of the annual meeting of the old Connecticut Western railroad company (now the Central New Eng land) stockholders, held in Hartford, in 1872, was reprinted in this column last week, and was of interest to the older readers of The News. This week we re- print, from the old files of the Bridgeport Standard, report of the annual meet ing of the stockholders and directors of the Housatonic railroad, (now the Berk- shire division of the New York, New Haven & Hartford system,) held in Bridgeport, in February, 1872:
 "At the stockholders meeting of the Housatonic Railroad in.this city the old board of directors was reelected as fol lows; David Leavitt, Great Burlington, Mass. Samuel Willets, New York; Wm H. Barnum, Lime Rock, Ct.; George w. Peet, Falls Village, Ct.; George H. Noble, New Milford, Ct. Horace Nichols, Bridgeport, Ct; William D. Bishop, Bridgeport; David s. Draper, Great Bar IlHSlOIl, MASS; SnaIlSS A. IeCk, NeW York.
 "At a subsequent meeting of the di- rectors the following officers were chosen for the ensuing year; President, William H. Barnum: vice president, David S. Draper; secretary and treasurer, Charles K. Averill; superintendent, H. w. Frank lin.
 "A resolution of appreciation was passed concerning the retiring of David Leavitt, Esq from the presidency, he having declined reelection which was rendered him.
 In connection with the financial state ment made it should be added that the road has, during the past year, paid two dividends, aggregating $r42,S1o,2I5. This adds materially to the showing and demonstrates that the road is in good hands and under successful business management"
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
WHICH E7
A Waterbury gentleman is quoted in The Republican as follows:

A Waterbury gentleman is quoted in The Republican as follows:
 "The political situation in the fifth senatorial district has been thoroughly thrashed out by the stove warmers in every small town in Litchfield county and the dopeis all in favor of Roraback, of Canaan, for the first congressman from the new district"
 This is interesting, and particularly gratifying to Canaan. The, town can furnish Rorabacks of congressional size; no difficulty about that. But to which Rorabaok does the Waterbury gentle man refer? Canaan is the home of Justice A. T. Roraback, of the supreme court bench, for whose elevation to Con- gress there is distinguished precedent in the case of the late Supreme Court Jus tice M. T. Granger, who went to Con- gress, however. only after retirement from the bench by limit of age. Then we have J. Clinton Roraback, Esq, a successful attorney well qualified to represent the district with credit tohim- self and his constituency and J. Henry Roraback, who has some few acquaint- ances outside of Canaan, and is believed to have some little insight into public af- fairs concerning the district and the state. Which Roraback is the Water bury gentleman pleased to put in nomi- nation?
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
LOYALTY

Here's a sentiment on Loyalty J contributed, which should be carefully read, pondered and inwardly digested by every disgruntled individual who works for another:
 If you work for man, in Heavens name work for him!
 If he pays you wages that supply you bread and butter, work for him.
 Stand by him and stand by the insti- tuition he represents. If put to a pinch an ounce of loyalty is worth 8 pound of cleverness.
 If you must villify, condemn and eternally disparage, why, resign your position, and when you are outside damn to your hearts content. But as long as you are a part of the institution, do not condemn it.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
Letters From the People
A Word to the Wise
Editor. of The News :

To the Editor of The News:
 A strong effort is being made to in- fluence Congress to repeal the Anti Oan- teen law.
 An appeal is also made to voters to write personal letter to their congress- man to stand for the present law. A letter of that sort commands more at- tention than name signed to general petition.
 Public men also listen to expressed sentiments of the Grange. Get petition started in your grange, get every mem- Der to sign it and send to congressman and senator of your district asking them to oppose the repeal.
 Many officers of the army thought it 8 mistake to remove liquor from the post exchange but five years of trial has shown such an improvement in the per sonal of the soldier and the conditions of the army that General Grant and many others now deprecate any change to the old course.
 Get busy and help the soldiers to a life of temperance. We won't have so many "old soaks" to support by and by. K. M. s.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

sends them on their way rejoicing in their work of love3~'
 When strangers visit your town let them wander around alone and enlighten themselves by reading the "for sale signs and pumping the village loafer. They will carry away a delightful re- membrance of their visit and the wise counsel of the town bum.
 Cuss all your public officials (to their backs, of course,) and accuse them of everything from petty larency to high treason. Write to the local press along this strain under signature of Vox Popuh. This will give the foreign reader an idea that things are going to the eternal bow vows
 Oppose any enterprise which is not in exact accordance with your own ideas. This will be conducive to that spirit of concession and unity which is necessary to progress.
 Give sparingly, if at all, to movements of general good for the town, even if you are the largest property owner Tn it. Don't let any improvements go forward which may increase your taxes, even if it does increase your property worth. You have enough wealth anyhow.
 If you are appointed many committee for the good of the town ignore the ap- pointment and thus uphold your dignity. Don't be chambermaid to any cause.
 Observe these rules closely and there can be no doubt about the growth of your town. It will grow and continue grow-up in weeds. Your children will seek other towns, and when the next census rolls around you will find that your town is losing population instead of gaining, and that those who still live there would get away if anybody would offer them mere pittance for the home place or business property.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
A RaaI Patriot
To purchase seeds from which to raiss Some succotash.
 RopCoa Citu To1roa1

Senator Ls Toilette once illustrated patriotism with a telling story. The scene was 8 Fourth of July picnic in & grove on the outskirts of Madison. The eloquent senator sald:
 II would bid all these rosy boys see before me to be as patriotic as lad knew in my native Primrose.
 "This lad was once asked by our Sun day school teacher.
 "'Who was the first man, Johnny?'
 "'George Washington Johnny re- piled.
 "The teacher smiled.
 "'Have you forgotten Adam, Johnny?' he said, gently.
 "'Oh, said Johnny, with sheer, if you count foreigners ?
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
ThA Real Issue

Or course, the Brandt fellow is a thief and a low. down scut; no 10,000-word statement was needed to inform the public as to that. MT. Schitf would have been abundantly justified in kick ing him off the premises, instead of merely telling him to pack up and be- gone. But the pending question is, How did it happen that a New York judge sentenced Brandt to thirty years in prison-practically to life-confnement for a crime which (apparently) the That's the part of the case that concerns the public, and nothing should be allow ed to divert the public's attention from it.-Hartford Oourant.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
The Typewriter Trust.

These are the days, as they have been for many years. when one must pay $10O to get a standard typewriter, price that seems entirely out of proportion to the actual cost of the machine. The one thing that emphasizes this more than any other Is the price just paid by the Western Union Telegraph company for ten thousand machines, which have always been listed at one hundred dol lars. According to figures made public, the Remington people, who had never before bid below $81, bid $66, while the L. O. Smith bid $44. The order went to the Underwood people who made the remarkable price of $32 90 per machine, and gave a five year guarantee with each machine. The machines are to be delivered one thousand per month for ten months, and it is fair to assume that tbe company is not losing money on thls $325, 900 deal. The question of the average man is: "If the machine eau be sold at profit for $32.50 why should the public at large be asked to pay more than three times that sum ?' The Western Union which can afford to pay a stiff price for typewriters, gets them at less than one-third list price, while many who cannot afford to pay a big price, are asked to Lay permachine. Is this because of trust agreement in restraint of competition? If not, why the big difference? Over POO per cent for advertising and marketing such an ar ticle seems to be altogether too high Pittsfeld Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
Cartoons to Come

The Evening Mail-the only paper in New York that is supporting MT. Roosevelt-came out with an old car toon, printed in 1904, showing the colonel with Uncle Sam standing be- hlnd him. his hand affectionately placed upon his shoulder, saying, He Is Good Enough for Me" Tomorrow it will be appropriate to dig up the famous cartoon of 1908 showing MT. Taft with Mir. Roosevelt's hand placed affectionately on his shoulder, while MT. Roosevelt says, He Is Good Enough for Me. " The next day it will be appropriate to introduce an entirely new cartoon of MT. Roosevelt, with MT. Roosevelt standing behind him, his own hand placed affectionately on his own shoulder, saying, II Am Good Enough for Myself f"-New York Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
Where the Laugh Comes In
Full soon I'll get the garden craze And send my cash

uIl soon LII get the garden craze
 And send my cash
 To purchase seeds from which to raise
 Some succotash.
 Kansas City Journal. "When you saw me motoring the other day, was on the qui vive." II hadn't heard of that make. Bal timore American.
 Have you ever thought of any way to keep your boys on the farm ?'"
 "Yes," replied MT. Oorntossel, "uuit raisin' crops an turn the place over to rabbits an cartridges" - Washington Star.
 Pebbles says he is thinking of run ming for Congress.
 Just so.,'
 Do you think that would be advis- able?"
 Well. the exercise might him good.'' Birmingham Age-Herald.
 "Why do they say that the first year is always the most troublesome for a married coupler"
 Because it usually takes about that long before wife gets her husband tanned. "-Detrolt Free Preas.
 MES. w l1llS-' l IST6 SS6u1S to De 8 DIE crowd over at Mrs. Wayupp's wedding. Strange, too She has been married nine times already"
 Mrs. Giliis-'That's itl This is going to be grand souvenir performance. ."- Puck.
 Someone or @ther once said: "It's a poor rule that won't work both ways" "Well, try telling mother that she looks so like her daughter. that you can. not tell them apart. And then try it on the daughter. ."-Variety Life.
 That was an annoying coincidence, '' said MT. Bhgglns. "It took great taot to manage it."
 Whats the trouble?"
 "The pension examiner and the life doctor both called on me at the same time. Washington Star.
 Golng Us One Better - The Tank - Say, guess on a hot day like this in the states all the horses would have bonnets on
 Bored Londoner-Ah, you see over here all the motor cars have bonnets on L. London Opinion.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

Winsted is working for reduction of the fire insurance rates. At a recent meeting of the borough board Chairman Ramon, of the fire committee, made a speech on the subject in which he said: "At Canaan recently the Business Men s Association took up this matter and brought the rate committee to Canaan. The fire department was called out for their benefit and the firenen were timed. The result is said to have been decrease in the rates"
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
LIGHT AHEAD
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

When lifes sky is all in blackness,
 AS if heaven had closed the door, Let us strive then to remember
 The bright stars that shone before. By and by the gloom will vanish
 And the light will reappear All the brighter 'gainst the darkness, And our hearts will catch the cheer. As the sadness and the gladness
 Of our lives all pass away, We will find the greater beauty
 Of that perfect, cloudless day.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

The manager of one of the big depart. ment stores was chuckhng the other day over an incident which had just occur red in his establishment,
 "A well-dresssd lady" he said rushed hysterically up to clerk in the house hold goods department and without giv- ing the girl chance to ask what she wanted, exclaimed:
 "Give me mouse trap, quickly. please, because I want tolcatch train "-New York Sun ea
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Of2,11, Census of 191O.) Two railroads.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School and f1rst-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 in the state.
 Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron Industries. Fraternal and benefit societies. Brass band.
 Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

Teddy's former friends are wishing he had told the truth and confessed that he had simply changed his mind, in- stead of telling the other thing and declaring that he meant three "consecu- tive" terms. that is. three terms in circumference.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

It looks as if that new far-fetched special law granting licenses to favor ed summer resort hotel In a no license town will not stretch enough to take in a cross roads groggery. though it is diff cult for the man up a tree to understand why cross roads thirst is not entitled to the same consideration, in the eye of the funny law as fashionable summer re- sort thirst.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

The New Milford Board of Trade appears to be actuated by the proper spirit of get together and work together. The business men of the town manifest live interest in the progress of the community and are accomplishing things.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

The, Governor has exonerated Oommis- sioner of Domestic Animals Heman o. Averill, who had been under investiga- tion on charges preferred by New Ha- ven horse doctor whose allegations looked suspiciously like political spite.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the of1ceof publication and at
 Dempseys Drug Store, Canaan, Eggleston'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. W. D. French, Sheffield, Mass. A. l.. Dickinson, Salisbury.
 J. W. Morgan Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
rELEPHoNE: CANAAN 12s RING
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

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., 1912-03-07
Winter and Sumnner

Ghsten, glisten, sheen of ice On all the lakes and rivers; Tons by millions everywhere, Giving us the shivers. Weather growing colder still, More ice daily making: Looks as if the winter will A tighter hold be taking Looks, as far Bs we can see, As though the ice crops going to be
 A hummer. r',' sten, glisten, sheen of ice, We wonder what will be your price
 Next summer.
 W. J. Hampton in Tribune
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

Captain Roland F. Andrews, of the Waterbury American, and one of Con- necticut's brightest young journalists, has associated himself with the Hart ford Times as editorial writer. Both Andrews and The Times are to be con- graduated.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

Bryan is raising large quantities of on ions on his Nebraska farm. Evidently resolved to strengthen his public utter ances next fall.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

The smoker of the Canaan Business Mems Association, in Odd Fellows Hall this evening, ought to be a rouser.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

The fact that three big meetings in the interest of the Men and Religion Forward movement have been held in three nearby towns within a week, is profoundly significant.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

That Dope Olub' revelry. in Pitts field, Thursday night seems to have been the event of the season; and those who missed it-well, they missed it.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

Having banished the evil of white sla- very from the Capital City, the authori- ties of Hartford are now getting after the evil of bob vealery.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub- itsb CT promptly of any failure to receive papers changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter est to The News readers are invited, but no attention will be paid to anonYmousletters
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

March came in more like book beer goat than either a lamb or a lion,
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
THURSDAY. MARCH 7, 1919
THE HOUSE BEAUTIFUL

Where there is Faith there is Love. Where there is Love there is Peace. Where there is Peace there is God. Where there is God there is no
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

Get Together. Pull Together. That s what makes the burden lighter for all concerned.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

,Teddy's seven governors are In the shade. Taft has nine pledged to him. New Haven Journal Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
Suffrage 5riehets

Gould women bear arms2 I do not see how any body could ask that ques- tion after once seeing woman's success in getting into one of New York's sub- way or Brooklyn Bridge cars during the rush hours.
 "It is surprising that so much time is spent in discussing so hypothetical a sit nation as that this country should be so pressed for soldiers as to wish women to bear arms.
 Any way, most men would rather go to war than to be left behind to do the hard work that women must dc when taking the place of arm bearers.
 This is a good question to refuse to discuss until after one hundred other things have been thrashed out"
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

"Tammany Hall has never admitted shat vote for it's candidates was in vote for gambling, for prostitution or for a wide open town"
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

When In doubt begin over again.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

"You never heard of great politician who confessed alliance with evil or who failed to claim that he stood for the purity of the home and for decency."
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

Read The Subjeotion of Women by John Stuart Mill tits lR the Canaan Library. Read Woman's Part in Gov ernment. by William H. Allen it, too, is in the Canaan Library.
 PRESIDENT, Canaan Equal Franchise League.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
FOR SALE

and Prairie State. Ask for catalogues. Also custom hatching.
 c. H. pease, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

wANTED-i5,0Oo cords of lime kiln wood
 Address, Box 202, East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

wANTED-TEN HUsTLING AGENTS AT ONCE; $5s and better per week assured to bright persons to sell Perfection Sef-HeatinK Flat Irons, 1911 Patent. Every Iron guaran- teed perfect or money back, Saves labor, time, expense: does family ironing for 2c Sole Cooperative Company, Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
MISCELLANEOUS

FLAT FOR RENT rooms. steam heat, cleo
 trfc lights, bath. set tubs. GEE. Badgley.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

AR. PATTEN, optcian Of Torrlngton, 1onn.
 will be at The Canheld" hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons of each month If unable to call send postal. Consultation free
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

DO YOU WANT your apple and fruit trees, grape vines, berry bushes and shrubbeTy pruned in first lass orderf Take look at Dr. Camps trees to see specimen of my work. George A. Cole, Box 249, care George Boinay, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

HOUSE TO RENT, West Main Street.
 7uMrs. Jenny B. Bierca
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

FOR SALE-Six tons horse hay, S950o at barn,
 also forty acres wood. standing. A k. Benton
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07
WANTED

wANTED-A kitchen maid. Enquire at the
 Taconic School Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-07

BUY your Spring supplies now. We can get them cheap for you if you order early. Tools, Seeds, Fertilizer, Fruit Trees.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1912-12-05
EXECUTORS NOTICE,

Estate of John G.. Gholson, Deceased.
The undersigned, having been APP
pointed executor OF the last will and
testament of John c. Gholson, late
Of the County of Alexander and
State of Illinois deceased, hereby
gives notice that he will appear be-
fore the County Court OF Alexander
county, at the court house In Cairo
at the February term, A. y. 1913, OF
said court, on the first Monday in
February next, at which time all
persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested tc
attend for the purpose Of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebt'
ed to said estate are requested t.
make immediate payment to the un
dcrsigncd.
Dated this nineteenth day o
November, A. d. 1912.
LOUIS WALDSCHMEDT, Executor