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Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
Letters From the People
How Lake suel was Named.
@ Editor of The News

To the Editor of The News:
 Among the pleasant hills and wales of Southern Berkshire, Mass, between Great Harrington and HartsYille, Is a fine sheet of water that used to be called Six Mile pond.
 Many years ago a young man was out on this lake taking boat ride with a party of friends, when very sudden and violent storm came up and their boat was capsized, throwing them into the water. This young mans mother, as we'll as his sweetheart or intended wife, was ill this party. The young man being a strong swimmer he was able to bring some of these people to shore and save their lives. l believe it was his mother that he first brought to land while the rest were cllnging to the overturned boat then he turned back and brought the girl of his choice to safety then all though nearly exhaust ed, he swan back once more to see Ii he could save some other precious life. This time he was oyerpowered by the water and storm, and was drowned. There WAS much said ln the papers at the time about and in praise of thls young man, that so gallantly gave up his life to save those he loved.
 Some years after this l attended a  Fourth of July picnic in one of the groves on the shore of this lake. It was the time it was named. There was a large crowd of people gathered from the surrounding country, in the grove, that that day. MT. Joyner was the orator of the day, and a good one. He said it was too bad this fine sheet of water had been always called Six-Mile pond, and he proposed we should give it a more appropriate name. He told us about this young man, that so bravely gave up his life for those he loved, whose name was Buel. He said in justice to him he would propose that the name of this lake should be called Lake Buel, and this was accepted by the people there, and so known ever since. This MT. Joyner used to be the stage driver between Great Harrington and Sandis6eld.
 Yours truly,
 Chas. A. Harris. .
 Two Harbors, Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
THE TROLLEY ACCIDENT" |"

Excessive speed again Closely fol- commission, that 'excessive speed" caused the loss of the Titanic and the death of hundreds of. her passengers, comes the killing of Mrs. Rogan, through the excessive speed of trolley car on its way from Canaan to Great Barring ton. On sea or land, the excessive speed mania takes it's toll of human life
 The reports of the trolley casualty of Tuesday state that the car was running at 8 rate of 40 miles an hour when it struck the curve near the Great Bar rington Fair Ground, and the sudden swerve literally hurled the unfortunate woman from her position on the outside end-seat, to the ground, and to her almost instantaneous death.
 The occurrence was precisely what had been predicted by parties who had been over the llne since the new honrly schedule went into effect, and noted the speed at which the cars travel in order to make the time required. On the straightaway stretches of track the danger from excessive speeding is less imminent, but on striking curve, un- less the speed is reduced, by the law of nature the very thing that happened Tuesday is the natural thing to happen when no safeguards are provided to resist the tremendous force of momen- I,Sa her seat.
 Under the rules, doubtless, the motor. man is required to use judgment and exercise due caution ill approaching a curve, but long immunity from accident begets recklessness; caution is thrown to the winds, and the unexpected becomes the inevitable. So long as speed is attended with safety the average travel CT offers no protest. The average trav. eler enjoys the exhilarating sensation of high speed, and is impatient of delay or slow-coach transportation. This pro- pensity is largely responsible for exces. sive speeding. The public want to ''get there," and the schedules are made up to meet this public demand.
 It is probable, however, and desirable, ill view of this latest casualty, that some effective safeguard, in the way of a more rigid enforcement of the rules ap- plying to motormen, and adequate pro- tection of end-seat occupants, will be adopted, to minimize the chances of 8 repetition of the tragedy.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
Lincoln's Dream.

A correspondent of the New York Sun is reminded by the present political situ- ation, of Lincoln's dream of Thaddeus Stevens. who was "thorn in the side" of the great Emancipator, and caused him many an unhappy half-hour. When at last, his patience was near the break ing point the President told some inti. mate friends of dream that he had. He dreamed that Stevens had died and had passed over into the place of departed spirits. When he knocked for admission at the Gates of Gehenna to which he had been consigned, hls Satanic Majesty ln- quired Who's there ?" He answered, "Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsylvania. Satan replied, "Ah yes have heard of you. know all about you. I can't let you in here, for we all are living in peace and harmony. But will tell you what will do, Stevens; I'll give you some birthstone and matches and you can go off and make hell for yourself"
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
Tired of Strangers.

Wilton Lackaye was looking pensive. "This is 8 lonesome old world" he sighed, land there are mighty few peo- pie with whom one really gets acquaint- ed. I've always sympathized with the lovely lady of many divorces.
 "In Chicago she happened to meet her first husband, for whom, by the way, she always has entertained real affec- tion. Upon my soul if it isn't Charlie!' exclaimed the ex-wife, cordially shaking hands with the gentleman whose name she formerly bore, I'm awfully glad to see you Oharlie.'
 '"Then a wistful expression came into her eyes, and she added: Old chap, I've often wondered where you were and what you were doing. It was too bad we didn't get on better together. I hope your experience hasn't been as un- pleasant as mine. I'm just sick and tired of marrying strangers. '-Young's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
Ouestion For Ouastion.

While on oentry-go soldier was bit ten by valuable retriever dog, and in self-defence drove his bayonet into the animal.
 The dogs owner promptly sued him in the county court for damages, and in the evidence it came out that the soldier was not so badly bitten, after all.
 "But. my good man, said the learned the butt-end of your rifle?"
 And the court rocked with laughter when the soldier calmly replied:
 "Well, your honor, why didn't he bite me with his tall ?"- Answers.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
Where the Laugh Comes In
She hates the seaside, as it were, But still she sticks around. For, while it disagreed. with her, Her poodle gained pound.

L10I pOOu46 Sdlu6u u pound.
 Life is full of problems"
 "Yes, and if could settle a certain one of them. wouldn't bother about the rest"
 What problem is that ?'
 "Whether or not to drink water with one's meals. For years I've been reading medical opinions on both sides, and I'm no nearer solution than was twenty years ago" 65
 My ancestors took part in the Bos- ton tea party" |
 Well, my wife has been pouring kerosene on meat lately, with some other militants. That ought to give our grandchildren lcok in.''
 Knicker-"They can now make light audible"
 Bocker-"Pooh, I've always been able to hear your socks, ,"-New York Sun.
 Lady of the house-"What caused you to become a tramp?"
 Ragged Rogers-"The fam 'ly physic- ian, mum. He advised me to take long walks after me meals, an I've been walking after lem ever since" ."-Boston Transcript.
 "Is your hotel situated very near the surf? Same effect and vastily cheap CT; they have a splendid photograph record of 1t. ."-Puck.
 "Whenever I see that @ man is going to strike me I strike h1m first" "What would any man strike you for ?" "A loan. ."-Houston Post.
 Old lady-"Could you direct me to the Second Baptist Church ?'' Old boy -"Why, really T am sorry lady, but I don't even know where the First is. D Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

tn fund fir tn relief of distressed widows an orphans. My principles is that this Club is organized fir social uplift-equal privileges f'r all an special politics fr no- body; an I consider it's my duty as a member O this Club, as far as into me lies, t love my nayb'r as himself, an t be a widow to tn widowless, an n orphan to tn orphanless, an let politics take care of itself"
 On motion of J. Clinton Rorabaek the matter was referred to the committee on celestial phenomena, and the m meeting ad- iourned.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
NORTH CANAAN HAS

population 0f 2,171, Census of 1910.) Two railroads.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfeld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and frst-class school system. .- aA.... 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. 's s A Fraternal and benefit societies.
 Brass band. --,.. ... ,. Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate. '
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

asylum for the insane at Matteawan, Justice Keogh having decided that he is still insane, and that his liberation at this time would be dangerous to society. This decision, in the third attempt of the murderer to regain his liberty, is universally approved.
 It is estimated that at least 0 million dollars has been expended by the Thaws Tn their efforts to have the young man liberated, and many thousands of this amount have. been paid to ''expert' witnesses hired to prove that he is sane.
 The investigations have cost the state of New York hundreds of thousands, in cIuding vast amounts to other experts" hired to prove that Thaw is insane. In deciding against Thaw's petition, Justice Keogh has rendered society valuable service i'll more respects than one. He has prevented the return to useless activity of person possibly dangerous, and at his very best, absolutely worth less he has given another black eye to commercialized 'expert" testimony, and discredited the "alienist' who for a fat fee will testify to the sanity of person whom, for fat fee, he had previously declared insane; he has given a check to the more or less familiar and spread ing belief that there is one law for the rich and another for the poor, and that the man with money enough may successfully defy the law to the end of the chapter.
 The general opinion is that Thaw is as insane now as he ever was, and that he was no more insane when he murdered White than he will be when he is finally liberated as cured.
 The Thaw case, from beginning to end, illustrates the arrogance of great wealth. No man, if he is as sane as Thaw claims to be, can doubt that if the murderer had been poor he would have gone to the electric chair five years ago.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

"Aren't you afraid to use such an un- reliable piece of rope to swing the hammock"
 "No," replied Farmer Corntossel, ,'the individual must expect to make sacrifices for the general good. When that hammock breaks some one person is going to get hurt little and scared a whole lot. But think of what laugh all the other boarders will enjoyw- Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

A Washington dispatch says there is a fine prospect of Congressman E. J. Hill becoming chairman of the com mittee on ways and means-the most important committee of Congress-if the republicans carry the next House. The three members who outrank Con- gressman Hill on the committee are likely not to be returned. The gratify- ing prospect of course, is contingent to some extent upon the reelection of Congressman Hill, himself, which the democrats of the new Fourth district pro- fess to be very much afraid he won't get.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
The Woolworth Building.

Next to the Elffel Tower, the new Woolworth building in New York is the tallest structure ever reared to the skies by the hand of man. This skyscraper will be fifty five stories high, totaling 750 feet, and will be head and shoulders above the Singer and Metropolitan tow CTS and will be a small city within itself.
 Electricity. the master mechanic, is practically building this enormous struo- ture. To hoist the steel and set 1t in place are six derrioks driven byN eighty horse power motors.
 To erect this wonderful building pow erful electric motors must raise more than l30,000 tons of steel, brick, stones, etc, some of it to the roof.
 Seventeen million brick, weighing 42,- 500 tons, and 7,500 tons of terra cotta are also used.
 Frank Woolwogth's sales in his over 300, and 10 cent stores in 1911 were $51, 900, 900.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
OUR DREAMS.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT

Away in the shadow of Somewhere,
 'Tis said that our dreams hide away, To come to us when we are saddened,
 And when our lfes sky turns to gray. Pm sure they're not gone for lifetime;
 An, no, for they often appear When hearts have grown tired and weary,
 And sing to them dear songs of cheer: And that's what our dreaming was meant for To comfort us and to inspire; They're true when they come with awakening, And kindle our hearts with their fire.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
THURSDAY. AUGUST 1, 1912
New Acquaintances.

If man does not make few acquaintancas as he advances through life he will soon find himself left alone. A man should keep his friendship Tn constant repair. Sam uel Johnson. ..
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
THE EWS' AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the of1ceof publication and at
 Dempsey's 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., 1912-08-01

If you do good work, your work will grow after you are gone"
 That's fact, Rubens left only some 2,000 pictures, but there are 10000 of his pictures in oirc culation now. ."-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

Statistics are printed showing that there were over 2,000 boys under four teen years of age in the army, 151 ,000 boys of eighteen years of age and under. and 3, ,159,778 boys at the age of twenty one and under, who fought in the Union army during the war of the rebellion.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

The sociological philosopher of the Shore Line Times observes that tits merely matter of social caste whether one sleeps in a boat house or a house boat"
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

Uncle Horace Johnson's rain-mak1ng machine slipped 8 cog, and the heavy storms scheduled for last week were postponed on account of the weather.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

Money talks. The 'rhaw millions" proclaimed that Harry K. was too crazy to hang for cowardly murder, and have ever since been proclaiming that he ism t crazy enough to be deprived of his liberty.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
WANTED

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 Address, Box 202, East Canaan, Conn, W. WANTED-Standing timber, chestnut, pine and hemlock. Box 3l0, East Canaan, Ct
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub usber promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

New York's first mayor is to have a monument. Some of his successors have left monuments but not the kind erected by popular subscription. - Pittsfeld Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
WRITE A.LETTER ABOUT

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., 1912-08-01

That western hen, that used to lay eggs with Roosevelt's tintype on them, seems to have retired.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

This is big week, politically. The Roosevelt party held it's state conven- tion Tuesday, in New Haven; yesterday the democratic state committee met, in the same city, to fix a date for the state conventions; today the republican com mittee meets in Hartford for the same purpose; all the week local politicians are discussing the probable candidates for representative on both regular tick cts, and the "quadruple candidacy sentiment is spreading all the time. There's hot stuff in store.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

The exuberance of Senator-Editor Frank Butterworth' s bull moose organ, the Progressive News, would seem to indicate that genial journalists solemn conviction that the bull moose is really not only plural but multitudinous.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

Since the Bald Head Club was organ ized, hair is at 8 lower premium than it used to be.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
TELEPHONE: CANAAN 12s RING
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-he advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
THAW STAYS IN.

Harry K. Thaw, the murderer of Stanford White, must remain in the
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

The automobile tourists passing through Canaan every Sunday constitute a steady procession of devil-wagons.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

The Connecticut Editorial Association enjoyed Litchfield hospitality and Editor George Woodruff's guardianship. Mon day, and goodly crowd of the "buzzards of the brain room" assembled, ill spite of the threatening and forbidding as- pect of the clements. And Editor George is hereby assured, advisedly, that nothing but the conviction that the aforesaid forbidding aspect would compel postponement, prevented the aforesaid crowd from being just a little bigger and just little more goodly. -
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

Get Together Pull Together. Other wise, what's the use?
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01
MISCELLANEOUS

AR. EATEN, optlcian Of TorrIngton, Conn.
 will be at The Garfield" hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons of each month IT unable to call send postal. Consultation free s. R. STARK, Nurse, Canaan Telephone l5-2 FOR RENT-Four rooms in the Porter Building Inquire Ut the Model Bakery, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-01

The auto road-hog should>have ring in his nose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
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ADAM A. wEscHLEa. AUCTIoSEER.

EXECUTORS AND TRUSTEES SALE OF
1890 18th STREET NV, ALSO NOS. 1926
AND 172s 18th STREET NV.
BY virtue OF authority vested In the under
signed by the last will and testament Of Thomas
public auction, in front of the respective prem
ises on MONDAY. THE Ear TIL DAY OF AL
GUST. AID. 1912, the following described real
estate in the city of Washington. District OF
oou"D'a 4 At 4:so O'CLOCK PM.
Part of original lot 20 in square 40, having a
frontage Of % feet by denth OF 102 feet 6h
inches, improved by wo-storv frame dwellings
Nos. 1872 and l1s! ISL, 8! =, street nHn nv nv;
Part OF original lot 10 and II in square 154
having a frontage of % feet by depth Of SO feet.
improved by two-story fr me dwellings Nos. 1726
and 172S 18th street NV.
AT O'CLOCK PM.
The south IL feet inches front by the depth OF
lot "E5' and the north feet inches front by
subdivision of lots in square 1872. as the same 10
recorded in Liber r. w., folio 81, one OF the rec
Columbia, improved by two-story frame dwelling
No. 1890 18th street NV.
Terms of sale: One-third cash. the balance In
and two years. with interest at six per cent
deed of trust upon the property Sold or all cash.
deposit of 5000 on each parcel required At
time OF sale. All conveyancing and recording at
cost OF purchaser. Terms to be complied win
the executors and trustees reserve the right to
resell the property at the risk ana cost or the
defaulting purchaser. after five days. advertise
ment of such resale in some newspaper published
In the city OF washington, ID. c,
LAURENCE MANGAN.
MICHAEL r. MANGAN.
412 9th st. NV,
ty25-d&ds eSu Executors and Trustees.
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THos. ]. OWEN { sON. ArcTIONEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE RESIDENCE
No HAIRY APn ZEE

TRUSTEES SALE OF DESIRABLE RESIDENCE
No 1851 HARVARD STREET NV.
BY virtue of certain deed of trust duly
corded in Liber 1898. at folio 397 Ell sel.. OF
the land records Of the District of Columbia. and
at the request OF the party secured thereby. We,
the undersigned trustees. will sell al public
tion. in front OF the premises, TUESDAY.
THE SIXTH DAY OF AUGUST. 1912. AT HALF
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following de-
scrlbed land and premises. situate in the county
Of Washington, District of Column ia. known
and distinguished part of lot numbered seven
-. in block numbered thirty -fonr GA. in John
Sherman. trustees su division OF mart OF Mount
Pleasant and Pheasant Plains known as Co
lumbia Heights per plat recorded in the
ONCE of the surveyor for the District Of Column
beginning at point In the east line of Harvard
street distant IS feet east of the southwest cor
ner Of said lot: thence east along Harvard street
Is feet: thence north 116 feet to the line Of
said lot: thence west with said line Is feet:
thence south lie feet to the beginning, executing
therefrnm. however, the rear feet in depth by
full width thereof condemned for the purposes
of public alley by proceedings had in District
Court cause No. 79S, together with the improve
ments thereon Sold subject to certain prior
deed Of trust for $1,000. further particulars Of
which will he stated at sale
Terms: All and above d prior fncum-
brance to be paid In cash. deposit of $500
required at time Of sale. Conveyancing at cost
of purchaser Terms to be complied within
fifteen days from day of sale. otherwise the
property will he resold at risk and cost of de-
RICHARD e. PAIRO, Trustee :
HERBERT A. GILL. Arustee-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-02
CITY DIVIDED AS BY WALL.
New York Commission Urges
Changes in Buffalo Car system.

ALBANY. n. Y. August 2.-Sweeping
changes in the street car system of
the city Of Buffalo are recommended
in a report of the state public service
commission follow ng an investigation
OF conditions there. The commission
particularly recommends a re-routing
of cars so as TO b:eak up the DIVISION
Of the city into cast ard west sides.
This division" says the commission.
affects the prosperity % the city and
is as complete as if made by a Chinese
wall"
The report recommends The recon-
struction of twcnty-nine milas OF
tracks, the repair of eighty miles: bet
ter cleaning and overhauling uf cars:
the Withdrawal of eat wheel cars.
that steps be taken 10 reduce the
number of collisions: Immediate re-
conslru elton Of "A larga amount ~
equipmeEc and various other improve
ments.