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The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05

If you use Eye Salve, use the best PETTIT'S EYE SALVE is the stand ard, is reliable, and costs no more than inferior goods that are unknown. Used by Physicians and Oculists, helps where all others fail. It is not the Tube or Box that cures. it is the Salve that does the work Guaranteed by Howard Bros. under the Govern ment Food and Drugs Act. Don't be deceived or misled. The only really antiseptic Eye Salve that has been in the market for years. Sold by Drug gists throughout the known world.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
Peach Leather.

Take a peck of ripe peaches, prefer ably the free stones. pound and press through a coarse sieve To each four quarts of this pulp allow one pound of brown sugar Mix together. Cook five minutes and spread the paste on plates Set in the sun every day un. til thoroughly dried so that the paste can be rolled up like leather Dust with granulated sugar. roll up and place in glass 1ars-or wrap in par affin paper and put in boxes.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
Lemon Cups.

Lemon cups TO hold tartar sauce when 1t is served with fish made a pretty addir,on ro she dish After cut dng five lemons in asIves. scoop out the pulp ana remove all the juice and waiIe tissue With a knife soanop the cages neatly. and after filling che hcIlows with the sauce place these cups around the fish. with a bright bir of green parsley between each two.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
Modern Teacher. Criticized.

Our educators are owl-wise, our teachers are pedants and all their am- bition is the turning out of smooth, well-polishOA philistines. It is cer- tainly unfortunate that the favored type of superintendent of our public education should be such a hopeless philistine. possessed of all the conceit of the mediocre business man. Rou- tine is his ideal. Originality is spurned and suppressed-Dr. Boris Sidis.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
Years of Suffering
Catarrh and Blood Disease
 Doctors Failed to Cure.

Miss Mabel F. Dawkins, 1214 Lafay- cite St., Fort Wayne, Ind, writes: ''For three years l was troubled with catarrh and blood disease. I tried sew eral doctors and dozen different rem edies, but none of them did me any good. A friend told me of Hoods Sar sapariIla. I took two bottles of thu medicine and was as well and strong as ever. I feel like a different person and recommend Hoods to any one suf- fering from catarrh."
 Get it today in usual liquid form or chocolated tablets called SarSatabS.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
Different.

young man is disgusted when he finds his sister doesn't know the name of the governor of the state. but when the sweet young thing in the next block discloses the fact that she doesn't know the state has a governor he goes down on his knees to her sweet femininity.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
O1 O'S
 ~OF THE BEST ME0icIHE
 Ifor SOUG HIS . COLDS
t Was aLoveIxD cheese.

vale asked the polite salesman if he had good cheese. We have some lovely cheese" was the smiling ans wer. You should not say lovely cheese" she corrected. Why not? It is," he declared. "Because"-with a boarding school dignity-''lovely should be used to qualify only some thing that is alive" Well" he said, 'T1l stick to lovely."-Cherryvale (Kan.) Journal.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
oranqe Crackers.

Beat very stiff the whites of two eggs. stir in as much powdered sugar as required for a stid meringue. add one teaspoon of orange extract Ar range on the top of small crackers which are placed in a flat pan; powder top of each with grated cocoanut and brown in moderate oven. This makes 30 These are excellent. served with chocolate. for a children's party.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
Why she chose the eown.

A woman in Cherryvale, Kan, was allowed her choice between a new parlor rug and a summer gown. The Journal says that after three sleep less nights she decided on the dress She argued: "I can darken the parlor and the rug will look all right in sub dued light, and besides. hundreds of folks will see the dress who would never see the rug"
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
Sarcastic Judge.

Baron Maule, in one of his sarcastic moods, addressed from the bench a barrister friend of mine thus: MT Barker, could you not state your facts in some kind of order? Chrono- ogical is the best, but if you cannot panage that, try some other; alpha betical. if you please. Sir Francis T. Doyle. "Reminiscences"
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
The Kansas Way.

Here is the way a Kansas paper duns it's subscribers: If you have ire quent fainting spells. accompanied by chills, cramps, corns, bunions. chill plains, epilepsy and jaundice, 1t is q sign you are not well, but liable to die any minute. Pay your subscrip- ton in advance and thus make your. self Oolid for a good obituary nOtdoO-s
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
The First Step.

The first step on the ladder that leads to success Is the firm determine tIon to succeed; the next is the pos session of that moral and physical courage which will enable one to mount up, rung after rung until tho top is reached.-Lord Wolseley.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
Every Woman WIm ee Interested.

Every Woman VIII Be Interested.
 There has recently been discovered an aromatic, pleasant herb cure for woman's ills. called Mother Gray's AROMATIC LEAF. 1t is the only certain regulator. Cures female weaknesses and Backache, Kidney, Bladder and Urinary troubles. At all Druggists or by mail, 50 cents. Sam ple FREE. Address The Mother Gray o., Le Roy, N. '.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
: Eoralveness of chlIdren.

It is the sweet and entire forgive ness of children, who ask pity for their sorrows from those who have caused them, who do not perceive that they are wronged, who never dream that they are forgiving. and who make no bargain for apologies 1t is this that men and women are urged to learn of a child--Aitce Mey- nsIL
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
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When carhon Hlssea.

When an electric arc light misses the carbon. melted from one of the rods, Is actually boiling in the little crater formed in the end of the rod. The superheated liquid, with blinding flashes of light, moves and jumps about very much as water does on be- ginning to boil.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
A HEALTHY, OLD AGE

May be promoted by those who gently cleanse the system, now and then, when in need of laxative remedy. by taking a desertspoonful of the ever refreshing, wholesome and truly beneficial Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, which Is the only family laxative generally ap- proved by the most eminent phy- Vcians. because 1t acts in a natural, strengthening way and warns and tones up the internal organs without weakening them. ltis equally bene6- 6cialfo the very young and the mid dle aged. as its always efficient and free from all harmful ingredients. To get its beneficial effects 1t Is always necessary to buy the genuine. bear ng the name of the Company California Fig Syrup Co.-plainly printed on the frontof everypackage.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
RIcn aarlee..uraI seenon.

It was mentioEed at the annual din her of the Lancashire Farmers asso- ciation tha, there were 1S7. 900 cows in the county-a greater number than in any other county in England. Lan- cashire, too, had the largest acreage of potatoes, with the exception of Lin colnshire, in Great Britain, having 4S,- 200 acres under cultivation.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
In the sewinn Room.

A convenience for the sewing room Is a wooden panel with rows of wire nails driven into it and spools of thread put on the nails. If it is hung near the sewing machine and the work basket the desired number of thread may be quickly found
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
TRY MURINE YE REMEDY

for Red, Weak, Weary. Watery Eyes and dGranulated Eyelids. Murine Doesn' t Smart-Soothes Eye Pain. Druggists Sell Murine Eye Remedy, Liquid, 25c. soc, $1.00. Murine Eye Salve in Aseptic Tubes, 25c, s1.00 Eye Books and Eye Advice Free by Mail.
 Murine Eye Remedy Co.,, Chicago.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
THE TRUTH ABOUT BLuINe
Talk No. ii

The well often runs dry where they make bottle blue. It's easy to see. Only little quantity, say half cent or a trifie. more, in the double strength kind and a large bottle of Water and the delusion is coniplated.
 Buy RED CROSS BALL BI4DE. Get a pure blue. Makes clothes snowy white ASK YOUR GktOCER.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
On tha Hotel Plaza.

'Why don't you show a little Ambi- ton, Slithers?" asked Binks. Co in and make a reputation for yourself. |" Whats the use?' said Slithers. 'Fd no sooner make 1t than these old la dies on the piazza here would tear 1t all to pieces. ."-Harper's Weekly.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
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ASSAYER and CHEMIST.
 Leadville, Colorado. Specimen prices: Gold, Silver, Lead, $1 {; Gold, Silver, 75c; Gold, soc; Zinc or Cop per, S1. Mailing Envelopes and full price list sent on application. Control and Um- pire Work solicited. Reference: Carbo- nate National Bank.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. F. w. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05

Infiammatory Rheumatism may make you a cripple for life. Don't wait for inflammation to set in. When the first slight pains appear, drive the
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05

PILES CURED IN TO 14 DAYS Your druggist will refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure any case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to 14 days. soc.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
WANTEp bod MEN

Who have not used their HOME STEAD RIGHT to take 32o acres of the best land in the U. S. under the ENLARGED HOMESTEAD ACT. Choice claims, one to three miles from shipping point on main line of R. R. Fine sandy loam soil, 30 to 50 #. In depth, especially adapted to Wheat, Corn, Oats, Barley and Potatoes. Also Apples and other fruits are grown successfully. Domestic water at 20 to 30 it. We charge nominal fee for locating and pay all your ex- pense, including R. R. fare, Hotel Bill, Filling Fee, etc. Excursion every Sat urday- Office open daily until 8 p. M., Sundays 10 A. M. to p. M.
 NEEcE-EVERETT COMPANY,
 214 Wright G Calender Bldg.,
 Los Angeles California.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05

Constipation causes and seriously az gravates many diseases. It is thor oughly cured by Dr. Pierce's Pellets. Tiny sugar-coated granules.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
COLT DISTEMPER
WHAT IS BEAVER eoARp7

t-|ftFA IA " - OA-fNr --tt SOFN'tNA
 It is the best substitute for lath and plaster ever produced; it is made of pressed wood pulp; it will not chip or deteriorate. It is easily applied, being nailed direct to studding. Inquire of MONTGOMERY & MULLEN LUM- BIER CO. Los Angeles.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
Are Your Hens Laying?

If not laying now, they need mild sumulant to furnish strength while moulting- PEERLESS EGG MAKER is guaranteed to supply this. For every twelve fowls use one tablespoon in the daily mash. You will notice a decided improvement in two weeks, and by Christmas you can have plenty of high priced eggs. 5A lb. package soc, 25 ID. pail $2.00. Send for Cata- logue of Poultry Supplies.
 HENRY ALRERS CO,
 Los Angeles, Cal.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05
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PATENT ATTORNEYS.
 C.. E. HARTMAN gets Patents that protect. Inventions financed; 25 years experience. 69S Pacific Electric Bldg.
The Holbrook news., 1912-01-05

U. S. AND FOREIGN PATENTS. c. J. Williams, Patent Solicitor. Prac- tical Mechanical Engineer. 322 Higgin: Bldg, Cor. 2nd and Main.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
WILSON-BRYAN
 REFUSE TO TALK
Had a Delightful COnfarenCG,"
 Says President Elect.
CAME TO NO CONCLUSION.

Wilson Declares EmPhatieaIly That
 commonor's Name Was Not co7sid-
 cred In Connection With Cabinet
 Portfolio-8ut Colonel Was Smiling
 After Long Conference.
 William ]. Bryan's pilgrimage to Trenton to confer with President Elect Wilson has left the public puzzled. Will he be in Wilson's cabinet or not7 Did they really reach m agreement or not2
 If the Nebraskan came here expect ing to be offered the premiership in the new administration he left the state house n disappointed man. According to a statement made by Mir. Wilson, he was not even mentioned in the confer ence as a cabinet possibility. But, then, MT. Bryan did not look at all unhappy when he left.
 With the door leading to the private office of Governor Wilson wide open, the two foremost figures in the Demo cratic party engaged in heart to heart talk for three hours and twenty min- utes. They discussed cabinet appoint ments. party policies and plhtform pledges and many other subjects relat- ing to the welfare of the Democratic party. Mir Bryan was all smiles as he said goodby to Governor Wilson In the statehouse. whither they had returned after luncheon at the Hotel Sterling
 Governor Wilson had motored over from Princeton and was dt the state house when Mir. Bryan arrived He had been met at the railroad station by Joseph r. Tumulty, the governors sec reteary. Mir. Bryan was led through
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
WEST CORNWALL

Rev. .. N. Fitch had a more serious time at the hospital than he anticipated, but last reports stated he was gaining and hoped to be at home for Christmas. His illness necessitated Sunday Christ mas services without tbe pastor.
 The Foreign Missionary Society met with Mrs. J. A. Cochrane on Friday. The attendance was small but the meet ing very interesting.
 Several went to Bridgeport for their Christmas shopping.
 Miss Eliza Leslie is on the sick list.
 Owing to the serious illness of his mother, Dr. Robinson has gone to Nor Wlch.
 To Henry Kahler has been given tfe position of night watchman at the Estes Rubber Factory.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
FEDERAL GRAND JURY
 INDICTS C. s. MELLEN
President of New Haven Must
 Now Stand Trial.

phe federal grand jury presented to Judge HOugh in New York indict- ments against President Charles S Mellen of the New Haven road, Presi- dent Chamberlain of the Grand Trunk and Alfred W. SmitherS, chairman Of the board of directors of the Grand Trunk.
 The indictment charges criminal vio- lation of the Sherman antitrust act in that they conspired together to form q combination in restraint of trade in in terstate commerce.
 The indictment of Mellen and the Grand Trunk officials results from the disclosures which followed the protest made by Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island against the Grand Trunk-New Haven deal. It was charg- ed that the New Haven had entered into q working agreement with the Grand Trunk people so that the latter abandoned the proposed line from Can ada, which the shippers believed would reduce rates through competition.
 Aside from the federal grand jury in- vestigatiOn the alleged monopoly of the New Haven road in train, trolley and water transportation facilities was brought to the attention of congress; also criminal action was threatened by the state authorities in Connecticut. The numerous wrecks on the New Ha- ven road were also sifted by the inter state commerce commission.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
$2O,OOO TO PROBE CRAFT.
Young Rockefeller Promises $too0o More, if Necessary, For Vice ln-
 vestisation In New York.

Police circles in New York were deeply stirred by the news that the wealth of John D. Rockefeller is be- hind the aldermanic investigation of the police department and that money was to be contributed to push the in- uuiry to the bottom of the system.
 The report was verified by Henry Bruere, director of the bureau of mu- nicipal research. who said:
 "John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has given $2O,0OO to the present police inquiry and has promised S10.O00 more, should it be needed to make the investigation complete All told, fourteen investiga. tors have been put to work fin various precincts of the police department, and more men will be added if they are needed"
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

$5 initial payment, $5 monthly pay ment, order yours now, the OLIVER Typewriter, the model No. 5 with five important innovations. Vertical and horizontal ruling device, automatic paper register, disappearing indicator, on-vibrating and dust-proof, improved balance-shifting mechanism. Here are but five of the important innovations in the New Model No. } Oliver Typewriter. There are many more. Exchange your old typewriter (any make) for a new Oliver. Cash credit allowed for your old one.
 DR. 6. E. CORWIN, Local Agent,
 CANAAN, CONN. .,'.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
GENERAL NEWS, EVENTS.

Happenings of Interest In Various
 Parts of Our Country
 Unless the coming session of the general assembly abolishes the hosiery mill in the penitentiary, South Carolina can look out for an experience similar to that of Arkansas" Governor Blease said in discussing the act of Governor Donaghey of Arkansas in turning loose 36O convicts.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

WILSON AND BRYAN AFTER CON-
 FERENCE. several rooms before the president elect was found going through a big batch of correspondence. F..
 "Why. Bryan. I'm so glad to see your said the governor. as he extended his hand. L
 Hello. governor. Pm glad to find you looking so well," was the Nebras- kan's greeting. .a
 Governor Wilson led the way to his private office. Through the big door. left ajar. those in the reception room could see the two men in conference. They were interrupted once when the president elect was called to Secretary Tumulty's office to talk with National Chairman McCombs on the long dis tance telephone.
 We had a delightful conference" said the president elect as he stepped from his private office, but we came to no conclusions. We talked about the policies Of the party, the various blanks in the platform, and we. of course. talked about the various cabinet places"
 Did you discuss names suggested by Mir. BryanT' he was asked.
 "I do not know whether they were suggested by MT. Bryan UT myself" re- piled MT. Wilson.
 Was Mir. Bryan's name considered in connection with n cabinet portfolioT ."It was not" said MT. Wilson with much positiveness.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Miss Constance Warren, only daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. George Henry Warren and niece of the late Mrs Robert Goelet, was married in New York to Comte Guy de Lasteyrie of Paris, a descendent of the Marquis de Lafayette
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

An explosion in the boiler room of the engine house of the New York Cen tral lines at Summerville, N. T., started a fire, which entirely destroyed the large structure, which was of stone, and damaged fifteen engines beyond repair.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Health conditions in the Philippines as a result of American sanitation methods are better than ever before. according -o the annual report of the insular bu, eau of health.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Suffering from appendicitis, United States Senator Lee S. Overman was operated c7 in the George Washington University hospital in Washington. He withstood the anaesthetic we'll, it was said, and is expected to recover speedily.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

General Wosy Gill, ex-president of Santo Domingo, who has resided in Santiago de Cuba for years, Is prepar- ing to return to Santo Domingo. 1t is believed in Havana that he hopes to become president again.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Esther Sleight, a twenty-year-old worker in a cigar factory at Kingston. N. Y, has come into a fortune of ST. OOO,OOO by the will of Mrs. Charles Vandewater of Vancouver, B. C., for her kindness when she was her maid.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

The transport Prairie arrived at Colon to embark the United States ma rines who saw recent service in Nicy- ragua. She will proceed immediately for the United States.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland, fcath- erweight champion, and Johnny Dun. dee of New York were matched at Los Angeles to fight twenty rounds for the featherweight title at the Yer non arena. where I[ilbane won the championship from Abe Attell. The fight will take place in April, but after the 18th.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
FROM THE SPORTING WORLD.
This and That In Amateur and Profss-
 aional Athletics

Zbysco, the European wrestling champion, is once more in New. York. Zbysco's correct name is Stanisaus Cyganiewicz. but very few know him as such. He came here from his ntaive land, Poland. with the express inten- tion of coaXing Frank Gotch. the worlds champion. into another match for the title.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Dudley Field Malone of New York is reported to have been selected as Presi- dent Elect Wilson's secretary at Wash, ington.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Both houses of congress adjourned for the holidays, to reassemble on Jan. 2.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Arthur J. Marley, a New York taxi sab chauffeur, was sentenced to year in the penitentiary in special sessions for driving his car when intoxicated.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
NEWS OF OUR NEIGHBORS.
Some Things That Are Happening In
 Other American Countries

Arcani, a notorious outlaw chief in the Philippines, was killed in a per sonal encounter with Lieutenant D. H. Johnson of the Philippine constabu- lary. Two other outlaws belonging to the same band also were killed.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

A private bank in Chicago which ad- vertised to pay 100 per cent interest a year lon all deposits from a cent to $15,OOO,O was closed with the arrest of F. B. Carson, its promoter, on a charge or using the mails to defraud.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

The recent trial of Ettor, Giovannitti and CarusO at Salem, Mass, on the charge of killing a woman in the Law, renee textile mills strike cost Essex county nearly $25,OOO, according to the county treasurer.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

J. Frank Hickey, the slayer of little Joseph JOsephs, was sentenced to not less than twenty years nor more than his natural life by Justice Brown of Buffalo.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

By the will of United States Senator Isidor Rayner of Maryland his entire estate k eft to his widow and to his son. William B. Rayner, with provision for the son, three children and his wife
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26
NOTES FROM FOREIGN LANDS
What Folks Are Doing on the Other
 Side of the Globe.

A remarkable flight in a hydroaero- plane across the Adriatic sea from Venice to Trieste, Austria, and back again to Venice was carried out by the French aviator George Chemet. He took with him as a passenger Major Ginnocchlo of the Italian army. The total distance of the flight was about 159 miles.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

More than 10000 turkeys, geese, ducks and chickens in five commission houses were destroyed in fire which for a time threatened Market row in Minneapolis.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Retail grocers in Chicago have been forced to sell eggs from s to 10 cents dozen cheaper as a result of the cam paign started by Chicago women to re uuce the price of that product.
Connecticut western news., 1912-12-26

Governor Hunt of Arizona is soon to convene a special session of the legis- lature at which the abolition of the state senate will be taken under ad- visement.