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Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
What the Other Fellows Say

March, stern, clustering March, retains his hold, East and West, and is 10th to relinquish it. But the big snow blankets out West are good for the crops.-New Haven Journal Courier.
 Speaking of some of the people who have miscalculated the date of the end of the world, the Boston Globe asks: "In- cidentally, can anybody tell us what has become of Totten of Yale?" The 1910 edition of "Who's Who in America" re- cords the fact that Charles Adiel Lewis Totten, inventor and author, died in 1908. -Hartford Times.
 Hereafter men will be allowed to at tend all athletic contests at Radcliffe col lege for girls. They were prohibited be- fore because the girls wore bloomers. But now the teachers realize that there is no more harm appearing in a gym suit than in bathing suit.-Bridgeport Post.
 The American workingman is being outrageously tariff taxed on everything he eats, wears, or uses on the theory he is being "protected," when as a matter of fact the only thing that is being pro- tected by the tariff is the monopolies of the tariff trusts on the necessaries of life. New Haven Union.
 The J. P. Morgan art treasures coming to this country to be exhibited in the Central Park Museum in New York were valued at $3,75o,ooo "officially," be- fore they left England. Art at that price is pretty substantial sort of property Bridgeport Standard.
 Both New York and New Jersey leg islatures have defeated the woman's sui frage bills. But the men who voted against them will soon be meekly count ing out the price of new Easter bonnets to executives who cannot be recalled.- Waterbury Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
Little Errors

Sign in bakery window: Homemade pize."
 Card in restaurant: "SmaIl steak, 90 cents. Extra small steak, % cents"
 Advertisement in poultry journal: Plymouth Rock hens ready to lay Sl.25 each.
 From a prepared. roofing ad.: "Its bright.red color is permanent and will remain permanent.
 In report of wedding: "The oere. mony was performed by two Jewish rabbits.
 A Milwaukee paper informs us that: John Huckbody of Wausau lost 30 chickens by freezing to death.
 On a coupon: "The holder of this cou- pon when properly punched is entitled to one of our beautiful photographs,
 An English report on education says "The female teachers were instructed in plain cooking; they had m fact, to go through the process of cooking themselves in turn. "-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
Another lincoln Story

The Literary Digest under the title Another Lincoln Story" prints the fol- lowing, which the Kansas City Star re- gently gave Col. l.. H. Waters of that city credit for relating. To students of Lincoln the story is by no~ means new but there are doubtless many who have never heard of it or read it and for the benefit of such it is passed along here :-
 l knew Miss Todd, who became Mrs. Lincoln. l remember when Lincoln was courting her and he had the famous en- counter with General Shields. Miss Todd aspired to be something of a literary light, and she wrote an unsigned com munication to the Springfield Journal criticizing General Shields. The old general read it and went to the Journal office and demanded to know who wrote it. The editor refused to tell him, and Shields said he would be around the next morning, and if the editor did not tell him who wrote that communication he would hold the editor personally respon- sible. The editor, almost scared to death went to see Lincoln about 1t.
 Well, who did write it ?" asked Lin- coln.
 "Why, Miss Todd wrote it," replied the editor.
 '.Oh, well, tell Shields I wrote it. said Lincoln.
 The next morning the editor told Shields that Lincoln wrote 1t, and Shields challenged Lincoln to duel. When the second of Shields waited on Lincoln, he chose broadswords as the weapons. The idea was so ridiculous that the duel was laughed out, and Shields never heard the last of it. He afterward moved to Carrollton, Mo, but he was joked about the duel until the day of his death.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
Where the Laugh Comes In
Ladies lips, like billiard balls,
 Were surely made to kiss; But caramels. like carom shot, Are never quite amiss.

 "This condition of affairs is acepha- lous."
 Mot so bad as all that It only wants head. ."-Baltimore American.
 Mrs. Gramercy-"It's awful to have a jealous husband"
 Mrs. Park-"But it's worse dear, to have one who isn't jealous. "-Judge. Church-"Did you ever try working in tunnel?'
 Gotham-''Sure thing. I've often tried to get seat in the subway. ."-Yonkers Statesman.
 "Of course you've heard of Mrs. Silas P. Blick, the Mrs. Malaprop of America ?" "Why yes but had no idea she d been married before. ."-Punoh. "The worst thing about these investi- gations is that characters are lost" "I differ with you. On the contrary they are discovered. d."-Baltimore Amer ican
 Uncle Pennywise says; dispose this peace movement is all right, but you can't convince a boy he wants book on disarmament instead of toy gun. .'-Ex- change.
 (Which political party do y0u belong to?"
 II doesn't actually belong to no party, replied Uncle Rasberry, "but 'casionally I hires out to ary one of 'em." - Wash ington Star.
 You must not talk all the time, Ethel," said the mother who had been interrupted.
 When will be old enough to, man. ma?" asked the little girl. - Yonkers Statesman.
 He-"Your cousins name Agile is a peculiar one. Wonder where her parents got it?'
 She-"Oh, they ohristened her Eliza, and she simply reversed it." - Boston Transcript.
 "Why do you locate all your stories in mythical countries?"
 ''So that nobody can call me down on geography, or say my dialect isn't the real thing. ."-Kansas City Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
THE BROTHERHOOD IDEA

That the Brotherhood idea is popular and it's working successful. was amply demonstrated at the big union brother hood meeting and supper in the Pilgrim Church social rooms, last Friday night, when no men assembled by invitation of the Pilgrim and Methodist church brothsrhoods. for pleasant social inter course-and substantial feast served by the Pilgrim ladies-and to listen to interesting speaking on timely topics,
 A number of Episoopalians were pres- ent, besides members of other denomina- tions whose church homes are elsewhere; but the brotherhood spirit was in evi- denoe throughout the whole company,
 as we'll as keen appreciation of the character and purpose of the occasion, and the result cannot be otherwise than
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

Agreeable to urgent and insistent re- quests we /cheerfully propound these timely interrogatories-W Where was the snow blow after the latest snow storms Why didn't it get it's work in? Why are the streets. gutters and orosswalks neglected and permitted to continue in a condition not only disgraceful to look upon but disagreeable to navigate and offensive alike to decent taste and per- sonal comfort? Why is it that the con dition of the walk in front of the Library. the towns own property, is generally more disreputable than any other spot in town? These are questions continu- ally fired at The News, and The News passes them on to whomsoever it may concern-if anybody.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
More White Slavery.

Albert Diana and Guiseppi Russo of Waterbury were bound over to the next term of the superior court under bonds of $2,Ooo each by Judge Malone in the city court Friday. They were charged with violation of Chapter 102 of the Public Acts of 1911, which has to deal with the traffic in women for immoral purposes. It is alleged by the police that the two men kept Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson prisoner in a house on Bank street for several days.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
Not Ready For Change. .

A recent meeting of the representa- tives of the board of aldermen, Chamber of Commerce and Civic Federation in New Haven, has reached the conclusion that the sentiment in that city is not yet in favor of commission form of govern ment. The meeting favored redis. tricting of the city wards and also some method for disposition of sewage, which, would do away with contamination of the local streams and water front.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
Perhaps March is proud of it's record

I6ELdpS mdrCu IS prOuu OI US TSCOFO.
 The ending of Comrade Roberts's war "reminiscences. recalls the fact that next year the reunion of the old Second Heavies," whose honorable record, from 1862 to 1865 he has so faithfully and so interestingly portrayed, will be held in Canaan. Only once before since the close of the war in 1865, was the reunion of this regiment held here. where so many of it's members enlisted that was in 1880. The survivors are pitifully re- duced in numbers, and there will be still less of them when they come together in Canaan but it is safe to predict that there will be no diminution of the affec- tionate and patriotic generosity with which Canaan will welcome and enter tain them.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population of f2,17t, (census of i910.) 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.
 Five churches.
 First-class hotel. Fire department including chemical en- zine. g. 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., 1912-03-28
Letters From the People
Harris Comes Back

To the Editor of The News:
 Just a few words in reply to H. J. Nes- tell, Her love and interest are needed in home. How tiresome and antiquated that is? No, and it will not be so ln ten thousand years. How about the 6,0O0,- 900 women that have to work? If they are married their work is of more value to husband and family at home. If there are children they should not be allowed to work in mills, shops or factories, like the children in Lawrence, Mass. 1 have worked in a woolen mill in that state, and I say it is the avariciousness of par ents that puts children in slavedom. If they are single, and of proper age let them work, for work never demeaned man or woman. How about those that never had mate to love and protect them? My advice, Dear Ladies, is, get one. AS thls is Leap year 1 think 1t won't be very difficult, and when you get him put your shoulder to the load and help him bear the burden of life. And be good loving, earnest mate. Mental exertion to vote? yes, and the la- dies are not looking for physical exertion as much as they are for pleasure and no toriety. Drop it, ladies. In your own home with hubby you are a queen, if you will only have 1t so. l should think the conduct of Suffragettes in England would disgust any sensible person. We do not wish to see that in this country. Your proudest place on earth is home, and family. You can do more there in molding the character and life-purpose of our future citizens, than you can by entering the political arena. The Amer ican Women, one and all. God Bless them and may they be no less to us in the future than they have been in the past. Sincerely,
 CHAS. A. HARRIS.
 Two Harbors, Mich, March IS.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
PERSEVERE.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT

If you've failed, don't make excuses, But start on and try again,
 For it's seldom that success comes at the start; And the man way up the ladder Did not reach there at a bound
 But was spurred on by ever-trusting heart It is by persistent effort, Truly climbing all the time
 That at last we see the beauty from the height, So if failure chance to meet you, Smile and bravey pass it by,
 And success will surely thrill you with delight.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

to promote broader sympathy and a closer feeling of fraternity and good-fel- Iowship among those who\ recognize that, after all, the same destination is aimed at, whichever road may be chosen
 to reach 1t.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
Wages Raised at Norwich,

The Ponemah mills of Norwich. which employ 1,50O hands, last Fridsy night posted notices to the effect that after April there will be general increase in wages. The increase is not stated. A similar notice was posted at the Toto kett mills at Occum, which employ several hundred hands.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

"Why did you marry him if you didn t love him?"
 1T told him I didn't but he said that love would surely follow"
 That's where too many make a mis- take. Love may follow but he rarely catches up. ."-Boston Transcript
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
THE EWS' AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the oficeof publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Egglestons Drug Store, Sharon, Post Office, East Canaan. D. H. Oakes' Store, Lakeville, Post Office, Falls Village, George T. Johnsons Store, Norfolk, F. IT. Smith & Cos Store Ashley Falls. w D. French, Sheffield, Mass. A. L.. Dickinson. Salisbury. J.W. Morgan, Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

The most cynical sneerer has got to admit that with the help of the good that's in the worst of us. and in spite of the bad that's in the best of us, we're sure making headway toward getting to- gether and pulling together.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

A wickedly inspired genius has dis covered that the same letters that spell Roosevelt also spell "vote loser" The revelation might well daunt the stoutest lion hunters heart, were it not recalled that the same letters spelled the same things in 1904, when Teddy won out, over Judge Parker without turning a hair.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
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 BerIshtre. ..
 It has a 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 ng-headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

Next Thursday evenipg-the first Thursday in the month-the Canaan Business Mems Association will give an other "smoker" in Odd Fellows Hall, and it will pay you, MT. Canaanite, to be there.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

In view of Maud Malone's valorous achievement in backing the indomitable Teddy. tanner of African lions, of the boards, we beg leave to go on record as unequivocally committed to the definite and distinct proposition that Maud is a peach. -w -....
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

"Women will get suffrage just as soon as they stop making fools of themselves" :" Dr. Mary Walker said in the course of a recent interview. would rather have Mary make this statement than take a chance in making it myself f-Pittsfield Eagle Notebook
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

Winsted's Bargain Day, last Monday was big success. The weather clerk hadn't seen the posters.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
..I have sir fianrhtara. ,l

'I have six daughters" g. a. 'Must take 'em long time to dress when the family is going anywhere"
 "Oh, no. They form circle and each buttons another's gown. ."- Washington Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub- liSb CT promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

Nobody can doubt that spring has come in these parts. It walked right in, with its big white card in hand.-Hartford Cnurapt
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
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Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

But Canaan is really beautiful il the good old summer time.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

The church Brotherhood idea may be the answer to the problem.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

When in doubt don't wait for the
 snow. plow-shovel your own walk.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

Any how, it's bargain day every day in Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

Get Together. Pull Together. There' no surer way to accomplish things.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

BUFF Plymouth Rocks eggs for matching. Bred for fancy and utility. Pen headed by coclSerei direct from "Poley's Worlds Best" S100 for 13.t Geo. L. Parsons, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

FOR SALE-Eice potatoes. Six tons horse hay, S95.O0 at barn. one mile north of Canaan Valley Forty acres wood, standing.
 A E Benton,
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

FOR SALE-Stock and horse hay. Registered Hostein bull calves. A. A. Knight, R. F. D., Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
MISCELLANEOUS

FLAT FOR RENT rooms, steam heat, cleo tric lights, bath. set tubs. C. k. Badgcy.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28

FOR SALE-Pair bay mares, clot ely matched i absolutely fearless of automobiles or cars; kind and gentle; lady can drive them; and years old; price $e00. c. E. Badgley, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1912-03-28
WANTED

wANTED-Young man to drive and care for automo bile and work in store when not busy
 with car. Smith X Sons West Cornwall, Ct.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-11-14

The prevailing idea among the
! est judges of the situation is that
if present conservative methods are
continued the commercial world
will enter upon a period of prosper
ity the length of which will depend
entirely upon the frugality and
thrift of the people themselves.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-11-14

Mr.. A. o. Jeffries, of Kent, re-
ccived last Saturday his report on
his berry crop shipped to the Puy-
Illup Fruit Growers Association
this year. His berries averaged
Las crate which included both
fresh and canning berries. There is
food for reflection in these figures.
a man who will take time to study
the question of berry growing care
+ ily and give it proper attention
IN produce without any great ef-
fort 400 crates to the acre, and
800 crates Is a normal crop. Four
hundred crates at $1.45 per crate
$50 value to the acre which is a
remarkable amount of money to be
produced on single acre of land
1t is no wonder that railroads are
using every effort possible to assist
in intensified farming in Western
Washington. A Dakota wheat
farm would probably produce thirty
bushels to the acre worth about 90
cents a bushel. or an average of $27
to the acre so that an acre of Wes-
tern Washington land properly
farmed will produce as much as 80
acres OF hanota wheat land. and 5
aciss viii p :cuce ab>ht tie saine
amount OF -, icy as quarter see.
ton Of land in that country These
figures sh-w ,Ey Was. instoa land
is worth 50 'I.LCh moro money than
laU.. IN the mississippi valley
Tue Ranch
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-11-14
Covernor.Elect Ernest Lister.

Ernest Lister has been elected
governor of Washington by hand
some plurality considering the shor
time in which he made his CAM
paign. His election over the pres
ent governor, for whose election the
powers that be made herculean ef-
tort, is one of the best jobs the
people of Washington ever did
There is rejoicing all over the state
because VIGOROUSLY inefficient and
extravagant administration will with
the beginning of the new year have
been ousted, and a better business
man than Hay, man better adVls-
ed on state affairs, and man with
more backbone than jelly fish will
administer the affairs of the state
for the next four years.
Governor-elect Lister is a clean
capable business man. and one OF
the states foremost citizens. he
is AZ years old and for the past 20
years has been closely Identified
with Tacoma enterprises. He was
educated in public schools and TOOK
a business course while working In
in iron foundry. At the age OF rs
lie was elected councilman from the
seventh ward in Tacoma. He was
uppointed by the late Governor John
II. Rogers in 1897 to take charge
OF the public institutions OF the
state. In 1903 he returned to Iaco-
ma from Olympia, and aside from
being one of acOmmittee of 10 to
revise the charter of the city OF
Tacoma. he has not been in politics
since that time. He is now first
vice president of the Tacoma Com
mercial Club and Chamber OF Com
merce. His father was ]. H. Lister,
pioneer in the foundry business, and
his uncle, David Lister, was the
first mayor of Tacoma.
Our new governor has lived in
the state 29 years and has worked
himself up from the bottom of the
ladder to the top of large business
enterprise. He has succeeded IN nj
private business and his public sell
vice has been of the highest order
He is the only democrat elected TO
Il state office and while his cleo
ton in a measure is due to the
heavy progressive vote which le1t
Hodge on account of the l1belous at
tacks upon the progressive can
didate by the standpat daily news
rapers, his election Is nevertheless
a high tribute to his personal pop
ularity, his clean, manly campaign
and the confidence placed In him
personally. Especially was this con-
fidence shown in Pierce and King
counties where Mr.. Lister is best
known.
It is generally agreed that Gov
ernor Lister will give the state an
honest and efficient administration
The state has progressed by his
lection as it's chief executive. sue
cess to him and his administration!
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-11-14

The result of Tuesdays election
was decisive victory for the peo-
ple and a death blow to the old
boss ridden G. o. p. For one. we
are glad that the old rotten hulk IS
Going. and like rats deserving a sink
ing ship will the few survivors who
stick to the last make a mad scram-
Bile to get clear of the swirl that
will suck them down when the once
grand old ship, now worm eaten 10
it's very vitals and reeking WIN
filth and corruption, goes down.
-Oakville Cruiser.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-11-14
Four Years of Democracy.

The Tribune makes the prediction
that four years hence the democrat
ic party. united in the recent cam
raign by the prospect of victory
and the power of patronage, will
fund itself rent in twain. Progressive
4 emocrats will not be satisfied by
The Wilson policies. The country
will be divided into two great ma
tional parties-the progressives and
the reactiOnaries. The republican
party will disappear as factor in
the life of the nation. It's conserv-
ative members who supported Will
son in the election will remain in
the democratic party. Progressive
democrats, dissatisfied with Will
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-11-14
H. L. WILLIAMS 4 co,

portions there are no indications
as yet that it has developed abuses
or what may be termed RECKLESS
buying" The effort seems to be to
conduct legitimate business at a
fair margin of profit. In compari.
son with conditions prevailing a
year ago the general situation may
ben said to be UNNECESSARILY strong
err and the optimism of the people
much more pronounced. All this
is the more interesting when it is
recalled how general were the mis-
givings at the beginning of the
year regarding the possible compli-
cations of the presidential contest"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1912-11-14

How is w. A. Rupp, the republic
can state central chairman, going to
explain his wild predictions of repub
lican success in this state? Rupp
on Monday filed twelve hundred
word telegram to all dailies in the
state claiming Taft and Hay would
sweep the state by majOrities rum
ming into the thousands. that the
republican state and congressional
tickets would go in without a break
-Ellensburg Record.