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Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
An Editor's Troubles.

Troubles are not peculiar to country editors, but the country editors seem to have happier faculty of expressing their woes than have the city editors. Either that or they are by nature bOlder than the editor in the city.
 At any rate we have from time to time some delightful soliloquies from these chaps of the alfalfa fields of sane think ing, as witness this one from the editor of the Sunfeld, (Kan) Sentinel:
 "When a girl with face like a cream puff marries youth who never earned a dime outside of shooting gallery, the editor has to paint the bride as radiant vision of blushing beauty and the groom as a risiug young business man, or else disappoint an expective circle of delin- quent subscribers. If the editor fails to spread a two-column obituary over a prominent citizen who never paid gro- cery bill outside of a justice s court, he IS liable to be waited upon by some two listed relative of the deceased with an in furiated air and a punch in either hand. "
 The only advantage that the city editor has is that he can cite the irate subscriber to somebody else there are always plenty of innocent reporters lOating around the city newspaper office upon whose generous backs can be laid the sins of the editor. Either he must face the music or run like the wind.-Hart- ford Post.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

He stole kiss from his little pearl
 As they strolled through the autumn woods.
 He was naughty of course, for it made
 the girl
 A receiver of stolen goods.
 -Lippincott's.
 Do you believe that kisses transmit microbes ?"
 1T don't know, but I'll take 10 chances Maria, don't let anybody kiss FidO. "- Exchange.
 Proud father-''In the sweet garder of our home, SIT, my daughter Is blush ing rosebud"
 Waggish yisitor-"A And you. of course are the poppy. ."-Baltimore American Doctor-"That man who just went by was my first patient"
 Friend-"Is that so? Of what did you relieve him ?''
 Doctor-''Twenty-f dollars. ."-Bos- ton Transcript.
 Teacher-"W What can you say of the Medes and Persians ?"
 Young Amerlca-'I never kept track of those minor league teams. ."-Harper' $ Weekly.
 TailOr--''You have inherited lot of money why don't you settle my bill p Owens-'My dear man, wouldn t have 1t said for anything that my newly acquired wealth caused any departure from my simple habits. ."-Boston Tran script.
 "Why do you ridicule the suffragetts? "Ihe way they go about trying to get the ballot Is so unnatural. If they would protest that they did not want it, gener- Ous man would force it upon them for their welfare. Buffalo Express.
 AdJutant of Imperial Yeomary (to sen- try)-"Why the deuce didn't you chal- lenge?"
 Raw recruit (who has been warned of possible surprise visit)-" Aw-aw kenned ye wus comin'. ."-Punch.
 Look here. you know that invest ment you advised me to maker"
 Yes: isn't it a paying One?"
 "Oh, it's paying one all right. I've been paying assessments on 1t till I'm good and sick. '-Boston Transcript. Even as an ambulance surgeon young Squills Is showing remarkable aptitude for his profession"
 "Yes. understand he actually once told the difference between a drunken man and one with fractured skull. "- Life.
 "Think before you speak" said the prudent person.
 II always do so," replied Senator Sorghum. II have never given an inter view without having repudiation ready in case it should prove unsatisfactory. ; Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
THAN SOWING.

Governor Baldwin has issued his Thanksgiving proclamation, as follows
 Following the pious custom instituted by the fathers of the commonw edith, and ever since maintained. appoint Thurs &iay, the twentY-eighth day of November Almighty God.
 During the year that has gone, Europe, Asia, Africa and part of our own con- sinent, have suffered from the horrors of war but our reace has remained un- broken.
 The haryests of our country have been abundant our industrial establishments basy and prosperous; and our trade, both at home and with foreign lands never before so great.
 The strain to which every four years our frame of civil government is sub- -1ected, it has met unshaken. Never has the general course of business through out the United States been less disturb ed by the political contests incident So 8 presidential election, and 8 majority of their citizens contemplate witrcomposure the soon-coming trans fer Of political power to men chosen by 4he minority, under our rule which allows electoral colleges of the state to control the choice, although they may represent only a minority of the whole people.
 At attempt to assassinate a former president of the United States failed to Ent1ict upon him any serious injury.
 For these things, and for all that makes American life in the twentieth century so full and free, I recommend 1hat on the day that has been named above, the people of this state, gathered dn their homes and churches, render to Sod their grateful thanks.
 Given under my hand and seal of the -SEate. at the Capitol in Hartford, this
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
HILL GOOD LOSER.

Congressman E. J. Hill of Norwalk, takes defeat gracefully, Ind even mag unanimously. The day after election he wrote to his successful rival Jeremiah Donovan, who by the way is also his tel- low townsman, as follows:
 My dear Dr. Donovan:
 "As the Fourth Congressional District seems to have decided in favor of you as its representative, rather than for any of your numerous opponents, Icongratulate you upon your success, and shall be glad during the remainder of my term to ex- tend to you any assistance in my power in making your worn as representative helpful to the Fourth Congressional Dis trict of Connecticut, consisting of our home county of Fairfield, which has again and again honored us both with the confidence of It's people"
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
One of Life's Duties.

In one of the papers in South Bend, Ind, the school children the other day wrote on the needs of the city, and among the many needs mentioned was that of pensions for dependent mothers, the greater number of the children writing on this one need.
 Leave it to the child to find the need It is not strange that the children of South Bend should mention this one need, for they have needs themselves and upon them fall the hardships where the mother is left to face the world and the responsibility of bringing them up and giving them an education to fit them to make thelr way. A mother left with family of little ones generally manages some way to keep them together, but so frequently the father left under the same circumstances lets the little ones scatter. \ Pensions for dependent mothers are all right, but many father could do better than is done, in providing against the day when the income stops. Life insur- anoe costs less when taken out at early age than when taken out years after ward. Every young man owes it to himself and to those who may come to be dependent upon him to make some sort of provision against accident, sick ness or death. He wouldn't think of carrying himself the risk on hi4 property. Youngstown, co io) Vindicator.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
Arizona Great Copper State

Arizona has a recorded production of 3, ,494, ,333. III pounds of copper, or 21.3S per cent of the total output of the United States since mining began. In 1911 Arizona produced 303, ,2O2, ,532 pounds of blister copper, as compared with 297 ,25O, ,538 pounds in 1910. This is the largest output in the history of the State, according to B. s. Butler, of the United States Geological Survey, and continues Arizona in first place among the copper producing States. She produced 27.63 per cent of the total output of the coun- try for 1911.
 The steady output of copper from Arizona began about 1875. though there was intermittent production prior to that date, the earliest record of production being for 1862 Since 1880 the growth of the industry has been steady and rapid.
 Nine pper.smelting plants operated within the State during the year.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
THE FIGHT STILL ON.

The bull moose is still unvanquished. He shorts defiance to his foes and promises to see them later. In Thanks giving proclamation ex President Roose- welt says:
 II am proud indeed that the great good fortune has been mine to fight shoulder to shoulder with the men and women who, in the ranks and ill various positions Of leadership, have waged this great battle for social and industrial justice. So far from being over, the battle has just begun. We will not rest content until every feature of the pro, gressive program has been put into effect and when this has been done, unquestionably there will have opened to us new avenues along which it will still be duty to work for the moral and economic betterment of our people"
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
What the Other Fellows Say,

As they say at the hospitals, when you ask about the condition of some patient, "We are resting as comfortably as could be expected. ."-Pittsfeld Eagle.
 The Bull Moosers should be especially proud () of the fact that they and they alone are responsible for the defeat of such recognized leader and authority in all economic and currency questions as Congressman Hill.-Litchheld In quirer.
 The census shows there are I25ooO idiots in this country, not including those who smoke cigarettes in telephone booths.-Hartford Post.
 Car shortage on nearly all lines of rail way testifying large business. But if car shortage means that the railways will not be able to hustle along the coal, then the situation becomes serious. There may be an abundance of coal at the mines, but if the consumer is unable to have it delivered to his bins, what pro- fteth it?-AnsonIa Sentinel
 Do your worst you can't keep a good country down for long any more than you can keep a birdman uP.-Shore Line Times.
 With the democrats in power in all ernor Baldwin to make good on his promises of pork chops at Old-time prices. Send in your orders to the governor for pork chops at twelve cents pOund.- Waterbury Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
Reward. But no Claimant

Despite the view that players are ex. travagant and do not save their money, Ada Lewis is a frugal actress and has been putting away her money for years. She is the owner of an apartment build ing in New Rochelle. When she went down there to make arrangements for building the apartment s4e was waited upon by some members of the Chamber of Commerce, who congratulated her upon her enterprise.
 Twill dogs be allowed in the build ing?'
 "No."
 Twill children be barred?"
 ''No, indeed," was the quick reply, land will go you one better. I will give months free rent to the parents of every baby born in the apartment" |. This pleased the committee immensely, and as they bowed out she smiled little and remarked:
 But forget to say, this is to be a bachelo apartment. "-Cleveland Lead CT.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
High Finance.

They tell this about great Cleveland financier who found himself, once upon a time, benighted in one of the dry towns of the interior of the state He wander ed of the well-nigh deserted streets, dis consulate and athirst. And then he espied a citizen, hurry homeward with bottle in his hand.
 Him, then, the arid financer approach ed with gentle words.
 Friend" he said, "is that a bottle of whiskey?"
 "Itis, answered the citizen, deflantly.
 "What of it?"
 Friend, I should like an option on that bottle."
 What do you mean?"
 Its very simple financial transac- tion. I'll pay you 30 cents for the option. Then you drink third and I'll drink a third. Then we'll water the stock and declare a dividend" "
 The rest of the proceedings took place in an alley.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
Grants ModestY.

When General Grant was in Japan the emperor invited him to cross the imperial footbridge near the palace at Tokio, across which none but those of royal lineage had ever passed. General Grant accept ed the invitation and walked beside the Mikado until they reached the center of the bridge. Then he stopped, profoundly saluted the emperor and said: "Yonr ma jesty, 1 have come so far to show you that I am not insensible to the honor you would do me, but cannot violate your tradition. Let us return by the way we came" Itwas a graceful act, gracefully done.-St. Louis Globe e-Democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

Dear food and high prices are not alone the problems of this country. Accord ing to press despatches 2,ooo women raided a butcher shop in Berlin and car ried away the meat. We have yet to be thankful that notwithstanding the high cost of nearly everything in this country, we have the money to pay for necessities, and that actual want and suffering has not driven us to rioting, as it has in Ger many.-New London Day.
 Passaic, N. J., chauffeur fined for speeding an automobile hearse up to thirty miles per hour. Who ever wanted to get anywhere that fast in a hearse?- Hartford Times.
 There is no evidence anywhere that State Highway Commissioner MacDon- aid ever wasted penny of the state $ money; there is plenty of evidence that he has saved thousands of dollars for the taXpaye Norwich Bulletin.
 President Taft is the victim of variety of untoward circumstances. And the Colonel doubtless with unholy glee con- templates the pitiful spectacle of Taft's capturing only two states and those two of the Smallest.-NeW Haven Journal Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER IA, 1912

There are two good rules which ought to be written on every heart. Never believe anything bad about anybody unless you positively know 1t is true; never tell even that, unless you feel that it is absolutely neces- sary. and that God is listening while you tell it.-Henry Van Dyke.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the nf1ceof publication and at
 Dempsey Drug Store, Canaan, EgglestOp'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 X Co.'S Store Ashley Falls. w. D. French, Sheffield, Mass. A. L. Dickinson. Salisbury. J. w. Morgan, Great Burlington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
NORTH CANAAN HAS-
population of 2,171, Census of 191O.)

A population Jf 2,171, Census of 191O) Two railrOauS.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfeld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and tirst-class school system.
 Five churches
 First-class hotel.
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine.
 Ten 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., 1912-11-14

ninth day of November. in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and twelve, and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and thirty seventh.
 SIMEON E. BALDWIN. By His Excellency's Command: MATTHEW H. ROGERS, Secretary
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
Letters From the People
The Auto Law.

To the Editor of The News:
 Is there anybody here who can tell why the automobile law does not apply to this town? So far as regulation of speed, lights, signals or road rules is con cerued, hereabouts, there might as well ke no law on the statute books. Isn't it any body's business to see that the laws are respected? CITIZEN.
 Canaan, Nov. 12.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
as AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the SARacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- Neld County and Southern Berkshire.
 It has a competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the aocal doings each week. and goes into the homes aud is perused by the entire families of the k&e long headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
LIFE'S PRUNING.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

As the keeper of the garden
 Clips away the running vine That it's strength may be co2centred,
 Making fruit more choice, more fine; So our lives sometimes need pruning,
 That our hearts may purer grow; And it's often through great sorrow
 That the highest joys we know. And, too, we all need the shadows
 That o'ercast our mortal eyes, That we may discern the glories
 Hidden for us in the skies.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

Nero fiddled while Rome burned, " said State Treasurer-elect E. s. Roberts, while his store building was going up ill smoke, '"boys. let's have some music. " And he started up his phonograph. But long ago, to take reverses without mak- ing fuss.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

The bald-headed are no longer experi menting with hair restorers. The invi, tations to the first Bald Head banquet have, been issued. and there is a scamper. ing to get on the list
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

The Governor has proclaimed war on turkey, and the text of his proclamation must be approved by every right-minded citizen.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

When the equal suffrage states multi ply, four in a bunch, the retrogressive conservatives must be inclined to go back somewhere and think 1t over
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

The Canaan Business Mems Associa tion season begins next Thursday even ing, with a smoker in Odd Fellows Hall
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

The Brotherhood idea has taken firm hold on the men of Canaan. The last Union Brotherhood supper, at Pilgrim Church, Friday evening, brought 118 men together, representing every creed that has 8 church in the town, and some creeds having no church here. That's the brand of get-together that makes for the very best kind of community pro- gress. Even political differences were forgotten, and republicans, democrats, bull moosers and prohibitionists mixed themselves together without any ap- parent fear of being tainted, and passed one another the hash and doughnuts in the most brotherly spirit of kindness. There's nothing like it.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

The average voter has already begun to forget who the candidates were.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
MISCELLANEOUS

AR. PATrEN, opticiaH oT Torrington, ionu.
 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 I5,2
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

Sousa draws the music lovers as n( other music master can.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub gber promptly of any failure to receive papers sgularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

After election, appropriately enough. comes Thanksgiving" - Connecticut Western News. Written before cleo tion. But how do you feel now, like giving thanks. or otherwise ?-Rockville Journal.
 Certainly not "otherwise," now or at any other time. Life must be a dreary wild for one who doesn't feel thankful every day-election or no election.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

Christmas is less than six weeks off. Gan you realize It?
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

Get Together. Pull Together. If Taft and Teddy had done that the re- suit might have been otherwise.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter egt to The News readers are invited, but nc attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

FOR SALES mows hay 6, z I4 tons each, esti- mated. Stock and No. horse hay. S10 per ton and up. 40 acres wood and timber standing. One car baled horse hay. One horse. A. E. Benton. Canaan, R. F b.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

POST YOUR LAND Cards ready for your use forbidding hunting, fishing and trespassng 10 cents each, 75 cents dozen. Canaan Print ing Go.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

4OR SALE Six S. c. White Leghorn Cocker els two s. c. White Leghorn Puets, full blood. Four months old. Eggs imported from England. Rev. H. Cornford, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
WANTED

WANTED TEN HUSTLING AGENTS AT ONCE; $50 aud better per week assured to bright persons, to sell Perfection Sclf-Heating Flat Irons, 1911 Patent. Every Iron guaran- teed perfect or money back. Saves labor time, expense: does family ironing for 2c Sole rights in the United States Tho Blakeney Co-Operative Company, Sheffield, Mass. WANTED-15,0 900 cords of lime kiln wood
 Address, Box 202, East Canaan Conn
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

When in doubt, knock the admins tratioD
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

FOR SALE-2 building lots on Reed street, for sale cheap. c. w. Hall, Agt., Canaan Conn. FOR SALE-1 S. C. White Orpngton Cock, 8 S. c. White 0rpington Cockerels. Owen strain, S2.0O and $500 each. k. j. Atkins.
 THANKSGIVING POULTRY-Young Geese. Ducks Broilers, Roasters milk-fed and spec ialy fattened. c. H. Pease, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14

4OR sALE-wagon gear just the thing for milk wagon. c. E. Badgley.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

AOR SALE-One new gasoline engine, h. De-, with wood saving outfit. or exchange for live stock. D. D. Corners, Canaan. Conn, R. F. D.
Connecticut western news., 1912-11-14
Where the Laugh Comes In

He stole kiss from his little pearl As they strolled through the autumn
 woods. He was naughty of course, for it made
 the girl A receiver of stolen goods.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-02-08
Hunt COnSuItS Miners
 About Appointment

Tucson, February 5-The wishes of the miners of Arizona relative to the appointment of a state inspector of mines are to be taken into considera- tion by Governor Hunt, according to a letter received from the governor by J. w. Stinson, of this city.
 "I would consider seriously the ad- visibility of entertaining whatever recommendations the miners of Ari- zona may have to offer in connection with the appointment of mine inspec- tor," said the governor.
 Governor Hunt has issued a denial, however, to a report that has been cir culated to the effect that he had turn ed over the selection of mine inspec- tor to the Federation of Miners.
Arizona sentinel and Yuma weekly examiner., 1912-02-08
Had Good Time

Potholes, Cal, Feb. .5-(Correspen- dence)-Due north of Bard where the Yuma main canal (now under con- struction) skirts along the mesa, lies a little white tent city laid out in as true style for convenience and com fort as any camp ever dared to be. A sense of warm, generous hospitality pervades the atmosphere and bids one welcome. This is the headquarters of a modern dirt moving camp owned by Gillette & Montgomery, of Los An geles, Gal.
 Through the hospitality of Joe Montgomery, a number of his many warm friends, made during his short stay here, were asked over Sunday to make a tour of the works under his supervision and to take supper with him. A horse back ride was organiz- ed and all the members of the party enjoyed thoroughly interesting trip, returning shortly after sundown only because of visions of table bountiful ly supplied with good things for the inner man and woman
 Upon entering the dining tent ta ble fit for royalty itself called a halt. Unique place cards with names and an appropriate verse directed the guests to the seats, and an hour long to be remembered was spent in a mer ry but vain attempt to exhaust an end less stock of toothsome delicacies.
 A continuation of games, jokes, stor- ies and a general good time socially followed until a late hour, when all departed, alive to the fact that the host was jolly good fellow. who is an artist in playing the rolee
 Among those present were: MT. and Mrs. Rooney, MT. and Mrs. Robinson, MT. and Mrs Heyser, MT. and Mrs. Guthrie and Mrs. Deering, Misses Whitney, Steele, Shelby and Robin son, Messrs. Joe and Frank Montgom- cry, Tracy, Whitney, Ehrke and Klei- neck.