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Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
High School and Community. n The Editor of The News:

To The Editor Of The News:
 Some one has written that "a new tppe of school IS evolving and new conception of the uses and functions of the high school is growing"
 The school building is used in many cities and towns for something more than the ordinary school day instruc- tion. When it's doors are thrown open to the community, it should be made, |" says J. w. DarreW, a writer for the New York Tribune, "a centre for high social influence as we'll as for an seduca- tionaI centre" In New York city we are told that 48 schools are open tc the people every night in the week. Chicago has 28 peoples club houses in the crowd ed parts of the city, the result of throw ing open the schools to the people, to be used as places for civic classes, lectures, plays, literary exercises of all kinds. in. cluding the old-fashloned spelling bee ; and it has been found in many small and large towns that the use of the school building fitted the needs of the people, and became ''dominant factor Ill pro- viding a suitable place for the many en- tertainments of social and community lIfe."
 The school building is community property. It belongs to the tax payer. "The school houses really belong to the Boards of Education,'' as a we'll known writer and worker for democracy put 1t, E. J. Ward, of Rochester. @' ' It was.he who said, 1t is shameful waste to use the peoples property only seven hours day. for part of the year and then to let them stand empty and useless the rest, while taxes went on be- ing paid"
 Dr. Ward has been dubbed "the man who discovered the school house" in 1907 and the upshot of it all has been that the high school building, in town and city, more and more is becoming a social center for the citizens, old and young. They are used for dancing, singing schools and the meeting place for all the clubs and organizations of smaller towns, and even cities. Club women throughout the country are ad- yocatinR the use of the schools as social centers-and why not?
 We have organizations and clubs in Canaan, many of which have nowhere to meet unless it be at private house i; and they must pay for the use of the hall, price out of all proportion to their funds, or pay to some other organization 8 like sum for the use, for & couple o1 hours, of a room, in some building un. suitable as rule, being either too large or too small" Why not fall in line with other progressive towns and let our fine school house became 8 social center and a high social influence What better place to organize and carry on a civic class this winter, with the princi- pal or some other of the school teachers, as instructor? "Get together pull to- gether," and let's all go to school to- gether. N- A Tax Payers Wife.
 Canaan, Oct. 1.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
Letters From the People
The Chicken Nuisance.

To the Editor of The News:
 I wish you could find time and space in your paper to pu blish few points on the chicken law for the benefit of those that keep chickens and let them run at large on a short street where houses are quite close together. Yours tru1y
 A Resident.
 Section 1895 of the General Statutes, regarding trespass of domestic fowls, says:
 Every owner or keeper of domestic fowls who shall allow them to trespass upon the premises of another person, shall be liable to the owner or occupant of said premises for all damage done by such fowls, and if. after written notice has been given to the owner of such fowls, he neglects to prevent further trespass at any time within SIX months after the service of such notice, be shall upon complaint in each case of such trespass occurring within six months after the service of su3h notice, be fined not more than seven dollars"
 Among the pubic acts passed by the the general assembly Of 1911 was the act concerning Sanitary Conditions" etc., which contained clause providing that No horse, COW, calf, swine, poultry, sheep or goat shall be kept Tn any tene- ment house or lodging house, or on the lot or premises thereof. unless stabled at least twenty feet distant from every building used for living purposes, and then only when such stabling is not de- trimental to health, in the opinion of the board of health"
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
What the Other Fellows Say.

Dr. Wiley declares that oysters eaten raw suffer untold agonies. Wonder if he thinks that those that are stewed or roasted enjoy the process.-New London Day.
 A new French invention, gun to protect troops fro l. aeroplane attacks, is said to be a success. It riddled a flying machine that was 5000 feet above it. So the balance is being reserved.-Bridge- port Standard.
 What do you think of man who will, at the table, tell the Lord he is thankful for the things before him, but as soon as he says "Amen" will begin storming about the cooking?-W Woodbury Reporter.
 One of the humors of the everyday life of Bridgeport is the spectacle of the crowded trolley cars, during the busy periods of early morning, noon and even ing, with signs boldly prohibiting pas sengers from riding on running boards, with passengers as boldly clinging to the running boards reading the signs and smiling grimly at the impotent effect. The rules of the Public Utilities Com mission, like grandmother's pie crust, were made to be broken, bridgeport Farmer.
 New York will purchase a $6o,ooo farm for tramps. It may be a success, provided it is supplied with plenty ot shade trees.-Hartford Post
 Bull Moose movement in Bridgeport isn't exactly pink tea, but there is some ''society" class to Bridgeport Tele- gram.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

According to political report, Con- gressman Hill, of the Fourth district, is going to invade the Third district and Lombard Congressman Tom Reilly in his own bailiw1ck and if he does, Con gressman Tom will return the compli me1t by going down into the Fourth and telling Ebenezer's constituents just what kind of man they've got down in Washington. If this program is car ried out. both districts are booked for some chin-music that will be we'll worth listening to.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
Where the Laugh Comes In
Young wife started in to bake So Hubby could hold revel; He ate a piece of angel cake
 And acted like the devil.


 So Hubby could hold revel
 He ate piece of angel cake And acted like the devil. Anonymous.
 Her husband is self made man."
 She's sure to insist on alterations. "- Boston Transcript.
 First bachelor-"What's your idea of hero }" Second bachelor-"A Mormon. ."- Judge.
 "Do you dye whiskers ?" "Yes, answered the barber. "Do they fool anybody" ,- "Seem to fool the man that wears 'em. ."-Kausas Oity Journal. "Bindley had a queer experience in New York last week."
 What happened to him ?'
 "He had $50 left when he got away" Chicago Record. Herald.
 "It is going to be stylish to smoke cigarettes, declared Mrs Wallaby- Wombat. "I suppose l shall have to go in for It. Young man.. have you some scented with lavender ?'-Pittsburgh Post.
 y
 I've got to dress a chicken today" said the young matron.
 "Oh, do let me go over and help you," entreated the prospective bride. Used to love to dress dolls. Washington Herald. >. Pa. what does it mean when you say that prices huotuate ?"
 Ut means. my son, that they 20 up and down. When it's something you've got to buy. the price goes up ; anu when it's something you've got to sell, the price goes down. ."-Judge's Library.
 "Womeu do not especially admire handsome men,"
 That is true" replied Miss Cayenne. "As 1 sat on the piazza I saw number of good looking, well-dressed youths cut out by a man whom automobile goggles rendered entirely unpropossessing.h Washington Star.
 "Mordecai Judson. " roared Col White, who had been aroused in the middle of the night by a suspicious noise Tn his poultry house. "Is that you. in there, you black thief?"
 No, sah." humbly replied a fright ened voice. "Dis is muh cousin Ink Judson, dat looks so much like me and steals everything he kin lay his dog. Rawn hans on. Ans at home dis min ute, suh, uhsleepin' de sleep O de jest" Puck.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

. Judge Studleg, republican candidate for governor, will not be required to contribute a cent to the campaign. According to report, the state com niittee, taking into consideration the fact that Judge Stud1ey is not wealthy man, assured him that no contribution would be expected nor accepted from him. AS Governor Baldwin, likewise, is not wealthy. and will be allowed to contribute little if anything to the ex- pense of the contest, the gubernatorial campaign is manifestly not going to be a money campaign. It's campaign of merit, and each leader is able to deliver the goods.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
DIR. KNIGHTS STRENGTH.

Discussing the congressional situation 1n this, Fifth, district. the Hartford Times, dem., says:
 ''The Fifth congressional district is 8 new one and it's politics is to be deter mined this fall. It should be added to the democratic column. It is true that the vote in 1910 of Litchfeld county and of the eleven towns of New Haven coun, ty, which constitute the district, indi- cated republican majority and for midable one too. But the era of repub- 1ican majorities has passed, at least there 5s 3 popular impression that it has. The
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 8. 1919
SURE DELIVERANCE

The Psalms abound in the tender est and most confident assertions of the loving kindness of God and of instances where He has delivered the writer out of all his troubles. Our own experience, in the times when we have been in danger, corroborates exactly these wonderful deliverances of the psalmist. Just as we seemed about to sink, in every instance the hand of God plucked us from the dark waters.-The Rev. Frederick Lynch in Congregationalisr.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

Miss Fannie Whlttlesey has closed her boarding house at Twin Lakes and re- turned to Canaan.
 The Woman's Guild of Christ Church will meet Tuesday. at o'clock, with Mrs. O. w. Camp, to plan for the winter work.
 Attorney J. Clinton Roraback went to Winsted Tuesday, where the superior court was in session, with John Bianchi, Felix Consolini and John P. Rains, and procured their ''second papers," admit. ting them to full citizenship.
 The first meeting of the Cranford Club will be held today with Mrs. Ross, presi- dent, as the hostess. The program calls for Vacation Days" and "Fagot Meet Ing."
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

Three more aviators were killed, Sat urday-two army officers, at Washing ton. and another at Hempsted. The total deaths resulting from the falling of flying machines, since practical aviation began, four years ago. is 183, and the number of injured is in the thousands. The problem of flying may be virtually solved. but the problem of landing needs little more attention.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

personal popularity of the highly es- teemed pr. Knight, the republican can didate, may have the effect of arresting their passage in the Fifth district and certainly, if anything can save the dis trict to the republicans Dr. Knights candidacy can"
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

Congressman Hill has as his sdem- ocratic opponent Tn this campaign, his distinguished fellow townsman, Senator Jeremiah Donovan, who defeated Lynn Wilson, of Bridgeport. for the nomina- tion, in 8 nemorably bitter and hotly fought convention.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

Washington and Lincoln were born in February, and that Is about all that can be said for February.-Pittsfeld Eagle.
 The paragrapher is entitled to dis tinguished consideration for resisting the temptation to add to the category of February's virtues, that familiar but slanderous observation that it is the month in which women talk the least
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

No torchlight parades, no political clubs, no rallies, no spell binding, no loud street corner arguments, no partisan fist fights, nobody excited over the "is- suesl" What would the old-timers say of such 8 campaign?
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
NORTH CANAAN HAS

population 1f2,171, (census of 191O.)
 Two railroaUs.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the l, Berkshires to Pittsfeld and beyond.
 Up-to-date High School and 1rst-class school system. Five churches.
 First-class hotel. {
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine. q
 Ten miles of State Roads. .... : Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System.
 Never-failingJ water supply and the best water in the state.
 Wide-awake Business Mems Association. i. Extensive lime and iron industries.
 Fratern Il and benefit societies. ;. Brass band.
 Up-to-date department stores. . | Pure air and wholesome climate. .:t
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
Four weeks more of it.

Next Monday will witness 8 scatter ing procession of our fairest men and bravest ladies vending their way up Town Hall Hill to exercise the divine right of franchise. Give them clear road
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

The estimating department of the Connecticut bull moose party figures that the moosers will poll 50.000 votes in this state. And the estimate doesn't horrify the democrats little bit.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

Seventy per cent. of the ladies who registered ito be made" voters, took the oath and were enrolled as electors, while only 40 per cent of the men on the list ito be made" put in an ap- pearance to take the oath Which goes to show.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at tht a1Eiceof publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Egglestoc'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., 1912-10-03
Hooray for the brave ladies {!

The voters of the Fifth congressional district will choose between Dr.. George H. Knight, of Salisbury, republican ex- Senator William Kennedy, of Nauga- tuck, democrat. and Horace G. HoadIey, progressive, of Waterbury.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

The citizens of Norfolk gave High way Commissioner Macdonald a royal reception as resident of the town, at the Norfolk Club, Friday night. Since which festive affair doubtless the genial commissioner feels "at home" there.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
OUR PART.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

If you will sing a happy song
 When life seems dark and drear, You'll find the gloom soon fades away, Leaving skies bright and clear, If you will speak a pleasant word
 To others who are sad, Twill bring the sunshine back to them, And make your life more glad. 1 wonder that we ever fail
 To lend helping hand, When such a little thing would spread Contentment o'er this land.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
TELEPHONES: CANAAN ,2s RING
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

Hhe News should appeal with special force to the aagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- Meld County and Southern Berkshire.
 It has a competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the EOeai doings each week. and goes into the homes aead Is perused by the entdre families of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom Ahe long-headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

Both Roosevelt and Hartman would have done better to observe the famous injunction of the late James G. Blaine {: "Burn this letter"
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

The melancholy days have come the frost has hit the clover those sidewalks still are on the bum. and cattIe-shows are over.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

Betting is about hoss and hoss on the prospects of that sidewalk clause in the town meeting call.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

"Clarence-"Why don't you keep something for rainy day?"
 Clara-''Don't be silly, dear. Haven't the prettiest raincoat and umbrella you ever saw ?'-Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

Get Together. Pull Together. Wouldn't you rather live in an up-tc- date town than an out-of- date one?
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

Roosevelt confesses that he "finds 1t hard to improve upon the Bible." Charles Lamb ought to be alive to propose an ex- animation of Roosevelt's "bumps," as he did in the case of the man who opined that Shakespeare was really a great Waterbury American.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

So far as heard from, no fool election bets have as yet been recorded, in this vicinity. .&-
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

, The straw vote fad is having it's i'll nings. It's a harmless amusement.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

The Twin Lakes colony is pretty thoroughly de-colonized.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
WANTED
MISCELLANEOUS

R. EATEN, opticiau of Torrington, Jonn. 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 Ib-2 FOR RENT after October first the house known as the Bullard place. Modern conveaiences, wide piazza, large yard. For terms, etc. apply to Miss B. J. Granger, Canaan, Conn. House for rent from October Inquire of II. D. Humphrey.
 FOR RENT-Steam heated furnished room, St.b0 week. Mrs. $. c. Beckley.
 ====-r Fzar--T7 FOR RENT-Apartment of five rooms, range in kitchen, steam heat. Barn if desired Mrs. $. c. Beckley.
 MADAME KINLINE from New York-First-class Hairdresser, Head, Face and Body Massage. Hair work of every description. Cgmbings made up in all the leading styles. Win attend ladies at their residence, very reasonable. Care Mrs. Shaver.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

When in doubt ask your own wife, or somebody's.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub 1&ber promptly of any failure to receive papers agularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter- ,sst to The News readers are invited, but no n1tentiOn will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03
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FOR SALE

l FOR SALE-Oval front. nickle frame show cRsea in various lengths. Prices low to close. The Canaan Printing Go.
Connecticut western news., 1912-10-03

e. ". PARSONS, BUSINESS MANAGER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
ARTISTS WE'D IN MADRID
Miss Dorothy Rice Becomes
Mrs. Waldo Pierce.

Dorothy Rice, the New York girl who
so loved 10 Scare her friends 10 death
by her motorcycle speeding. and also AL
them with envy with her graceful evolu-
TORS on skates and other athletic stunts,
has been married to Waldo Pierce, an
American artist, In Madrid. according to
a message received by Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
l.. Rice at their home, in the Hotel An
sonia. The wedding, which was on Sep
TENDER g. was not an elopement az Dor
othy's parents had known or the attach
nlent OF the young couple. but had not
expected the marriage until December.
Miss Rice met Pierce whose home Is IN
Bangor. Me-. while she was studying art.
eighteen months ago In Madrid. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rice sailed for New York from Lon
don on September Z. igno ant OF the fact
that their daughter had been MARI. ed the
day before. They expect Mr.. and Mrs.
Pierce 10 come home IN December. Dor
othy TO visit her parents and Pierce his.
In Bangor.
Mrs. Rice. who IS 4 prominent club
woman I'm New York and the founder OF
the Society for the Prevention Of In
necessary Noises. is delighted at her
daughters marriage She said yesterd y
her daughters tastes absolutely agreed
with those Of Waldo Pierce. They have
taken double studios" she added, and I
know they will be happy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
THEATRICAL NOTES.

By ARRANGEMENTS announced yesterday
Arnold DAILY places himself under tina
management Of Arthur Hopkins. and VIII
make his appearance in New York on
Saturday night az the Harris Theatre IN
steve" a new play OF American life, by
John T. Mcintyre, q Philadelphia news
paper man. Josephine Victor. Aiphons
Either. Julia Walcott and Edward Nc
Wade are in the company.
Ruth Thorpe has been engaged 10 alter
nate in the prima donna role of the new
Damrosch- Irwin comic opera, The Dove
Of Peace" with Phoebe Crosby.
The engagement OF AN Aztec Romance"
at the Manhattan Opera House closed last
night, and the attraction for the coming
week will be Rachel Crothers's "A Mars
World" by the Manhattan stock company.
John Cort announced yesterday that
Frederic Chapin's new American farce
60. o. D." would have its first perform
snce AT the Shubert Theatre, Rochester.
on Thursday. October 3.
Louise Le Baron, who sang the role OF
Nlan-a- Dale with the Bostonians, is now
alternating in the part with the De Koven
Opera Company at the Knickerbocker
Theatre.
Harris & Selwyn announce the engage
ment Of William Courtleigh. who has
been appearing I'm THE Model" TO create
a prominent part In Edgar selwyn's new
comedy. Coming Home 10 Roost" and
for George Hazelton and J. Harry Ben
rimos Chinese play, The Yellow
Jacket" .Sntoinette Walker.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-09-22
HARVEST DANCE AT lEN0X
MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Shields
Clarke Entertain at Studio.
~ IeIeeraph to M TrIbune.


I.enox, Sept. 2l.-Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Shields Clarke gave costume harvest
dance in Mr. Clarke's studio at Fern
brooke tonight, which was the climax OF
the Lenox season. IL was one Of the pref
Hest dances that has been given. the dec
orations being arranged by Mr.. Clarke
and the guests appearing In variety OF
costumes.
The avenues and the gardens were light
ed with Japanese lanterns The villa
was decorated In grains and fruits OF the
season. and In the dining room, whore the
buffet supper was laid. were rich decora-
lions Of foliage and flowers.
Dancing was In Mr.. C.arke's studio,
which was adorned with shocks Of corn.
pumpkins and sheaves Of grains The
lighting effects were jack o lanterns and
pumpkins and shaded electric globes.
In the midst OF the dance. and just be-
fore supper, u husking bee was intro
duced. huge shocks OF corn being placed
IN the centre % the floor. There were
many red ears, the man guest finding a
red ear being allowed 10 kiss his partner
at the husking.
MR.. Clarke was In the costume of a
Swiss shepherdess. Miss Alma Clarke wore
a Dutch costume, Jack" Clarke appeared
as a soldier, and John Greenleaf DarraSh
was In Robin Hood costume. Many
beautiful costumes were seen.