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Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
The Economical Reader

A man who was too economical to purchase or to subscribe for a paper sent his little boy to borrow the copy taken by his neighbor. In his haste the boy ran over a $400 stand of bees and in ten minutes looked like warty summer squash. His father. who ran to his as. sistance. and failing to notice a barbed wire fence, ran into that. cutting hand ful of flesh from his anatomy and ruin ing a S4 co pair of pants.
 The old COW took advantage of the gap in the fence and got into the cornfeld and killed herself eating green corn. Hearing a racket, the wife ran out, upsetting a four-gallon churn full of rich cream into basket of kittens, drowning the entire litter In her haste she dropped $25 set of false teeth. The baby, hay ing been left alone, orawled through the spilled milk and into the parlor, ruinlng brand d-pew $20 carpet During the ex. oitement the oldest daughter ran away with the hired man, the dog broke up eleven setting hens and the calves got out and chewed the tails off n four fine shirts.-Bernie (Mo) Star.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
THURSDAY. APRIL II. 1919
CLEANUP DAY./

There should be. and doubtless will be very general response to the request of the Canaan Business Mems Associa- ation that the people of the village ob- serve Saturday of this week, April 13, as cleanup day." and unite in gen eral crusade upon the winters accurnu- lation of rubbish, dead vegetation, etc. in the front yards and back yards about town. This will be Oanaan's second an- nual cleanup day, and judging by the cheerful manner in which the people always respond to 8 worthy suggestion, it will be surprising if there is 8 front lawn or back yard in the village remain ing in an unkempt or untidy condition after next Saturday. The school chil- 'dren are to have their attention especial ly called. and their interest enlisted in the undertaking, and advised to take @ hand in the good work. In New Haven the school children are among the most enthusiastic workers, and the most ef- fective, as well, and engage in the clean ing up in an organized and systematic manner. This course is encouraged as an incentive to cleanliness and good cit izenship. But the grown-ups have their part to perform. in this cleanup day work, for sanitary reasons as well as in the interests of cleanliness and decency. Clean uDI
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
MIR. IREToN's ADDRESS.

The Canaan Business Mems Associa- tion has every reason to congratulate itself on the success of it's April "smok CT. held last Thursday evening in Odd Fellows Hall. The attendance was large and enthusiastic, and wholesome of the business transacted. It was par ticularly gratifying that an attraction of exceptional merit was provided, in the address by MT. Robert E. Ireton, of New York, editor of Financial America, on the need of improvement in our na- tional currency system.
 Ordinarily, lecture on the dry sub ject of finance, from any viewpoint, is not calculated to prove an irresistible at. traction for the average lay nearer in a country town. It's apt to be uninter- esting, statistical and altogether monot- nous. But the subject, as MT. Ireton handled it, held the undivided attention of the audience so completely that when the speaker concluded hls remarks, after talking one hour and a quarter, there was general feeling of regret that it was ended, and somebody remarked that 'it didn't seem as if he had been speak ing over twenty minutes" And there was nobody in the room, regardless of how little personal interest he may have had in the subject of national currency and banking, who did not understand the subject better after hearing the dis course, nor who was not convinced that there is 8 real, vital, imperative need of currency reform.
 It is the purpose of the Association to provide similar high-class speakers, as we'll as other drawing features, for the monthly smokers.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
A Long Way to Go.

Woman suffrage has made remarkable grogress, although it has long way to go before it shall prevail throughout the Union. Six states now accord to women the right to exercise the suffrage on terms of equality with men-Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Washington and California. At the election next Novem- Der six other states will pass upon the question-Oregon, Nevada, Kansas, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ohio. Oregon has voted down woman suffrage several times, but that IS no assurance of sim liar result this year. In some states the issue IS complicated with various rad ical" propositions, while in others there is straight fight The women will spare no effort and the campaign will be animated.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
COLONEL OSBORN BACK.

Colonel N. G. Osborn's many Canaan friends will be pleased to know that he has returned, safe and sound, from his six weeks cruise and sojourn Tn the West Indies, and that he had "bully" time of it. During his stay in Jamaica Col. Osborn was entertained by Baron you Lear he was an invited guest at din- ner given to General Stewart l.. Wood ford and Mrs, Woodford by American Consul Dreher, and was guest at a banquet at the Jamaica Club, at King ston, the capital.
 The Colonel's outing was one merry round of festivity, and it is safe to as- sume that the genial pilgrim reflected credit upon not only himself but upon his native state, his native city and ''dear old Yale," and made a host of friends and admirers all along the way.
 In an interview printed in New Ha- ven contemporary, immediately after his arrival Ool Osborn is quoted as say ing it ''is shame that the navigation laws of the United States prevent the American steamers from flying the American flag He referred to quite large fleet of Amer1can-owned steamers trading with the West Indies, which were prevented by the unfavorable ship ping laws of this country from display ing the stars and stripes. Quite a num- Der of these steamers sailed under the flag of the Netherlands"
 If Col Osborn, when he comes up to attend the annual banquet of the Can aan Business Mems Association next
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
A Spring Poetry MonoIogue.
Two Harbors, Minn.
By Corintha Cobb.


 Good morning, MT Editor of The News No chair, thanks; can't stol but minnit." come as friend. You see know at this time of year that all editors sit cowesing in the corner of their sanctums just dreadin' to look uI for fear they will see the spring poetry man or woman standing at their door Now I can't help em all, but I m going to pull you through. About the time the naples stand on tap the spring poetry begins to run, but I've got somethin' in this ere suit case that will dam (don't spell it damn) the tide of poetry that is already rising to your very door. This suitcase, sir, is packed, jammed full of rejected manu- scripts, all of 'em spring poetry. Each manuscript is marked the number of times it's been rejected. Now I want yoH to keep this case of rejected spring goods and when any one comes offerin you spring stuff, just point to the suit case and say that you are supplied with vernal stuff that will last you from one spring equinox to another. That'n get lem. They will go away, not feelIn hurt, but thinkin' they were little late with their goods, that's all. The mem- Ory of that full suitcase will keep 'em away from your sanctum for two years Don't mention it, sir it gives me pleas. ure to do you @ good turn. Of course you II publish a few of these rejected vernal gushlets just to keep the peace, and besides they make good filters ; nothin' is more fillin' than spring poet ry. Like maple wax, @ little goes a great ways.
 Now you open the suitcase and you'll find right on top of the pile the Gushlet I want you should publish first. I sent it to the Atlantic Monthly seventeen times, and the editor finally accepted a copy just to get rid of it, with the un- derstanding that l never send another as long as life lasted.
 You will observe that the first verse is after Swlnburne, but I don't believe it will ever ketch him. You don't care to have me read it for you? Wa'all, I'll put it right here where you won't be likely to overlook it. It's good stuff when you get used to it. Good day, sir am gladsI've been able to help you out
 SPRING sPRINGLErs.
 By Corintha Cobb (Rejected by Atlantic Monthly When the hounds of spring are on win
 ter's traces
 A nosin' the frost up out of the ground, A song you'll hear in several places
 Yer gotta quit kickin' my dawg
 around"
 2nd verse. (After Milton but not quite). When loud the snuff bird sniff1es
 And icicles run hot,
 You may be sure 'tis springtime Whether it is or not. 3rd verse. (StiI after him. When OCT the hills the viprod
 Smiles through frisky pain, We're sure to get wet spell
 Unless it starts to rain
 4th verse. (After allegro Mon Troppo). When all the world is young, lad,
 And every girl is green, Be sure you do not tell her so,
 For that would be too mean.
 9th verse. (After Finale). He who can see no sense in True poetry like this is, Lacketh the true poetic soul, a@ And don't know what he misz-s.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
THE NEWS, AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at th' off ceof publication and at
 Dempsey Drug Store, Canaan, EgglestOr'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., 1912-04-11
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population 0f2,1n, (censuspf 191OD Two railroads.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School and first-class school system. - 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 Fraternal and benefit societies. Brass band.
 Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

Get Together. Pull Together. At least, don't sit by and sheer at those who do pull together in interest of Ca- naan. If Canaan isn't good enough for you, and you don't care to help make it good enough for you. why not pull up and move? You won't be missed.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIU

The News should appeal with special force to the sagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Lltch- field County and Southern Be-Isfre
 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 headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

May success attend the Business Men s committee appointed to wait upon the railroad authorities in the matter of hay ing the afternoon tram west restored to the 0. N. E. time. table.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

winter, will lay the case before the As sociation in his after, dinner speech, the organization will take the matter up and see that something is done about it.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

Is there another town in Connecticut, of the same population, that has so many societies, fraternal organizations, clubs, and so forth, to the square inch?
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
HAVE CONFIDENCE.

BY EMMA RODEMEYER WAIT. Have confidence in all you do; Believe in what is right. You'll find that it will give to you Great joy and pure delight. Have confidence in others too;
 They're striving for the right. This world is better than it seems,
 And right is always might. Live out the confidence you feel,
 And show it every day; T will give you greater courage, too, To climb life's rugged way. For confidence in what is right
 Increases all the time Q It fills the heart with happiness,
 And leads to heights sublime.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

If any voter has not received his pack. age of seeds from Washington, he'll do well to see what has happened to his name on the voting list
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

before the meeting and asking if ybody had a motion to offer. Ed. Warner moved to adjourn, and 1t was done.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

New Haven 8 tax assessors report $33,- 191, ,482 worth of property exempt from taxation in that city, of which Yale has $10, Al. .0T5 and the Consolidated Rail- road $8, IA ,165.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

The National Citizens League for the Promotion of Sound Banking System wants all the publicity possible upon every phase of currency and banking re- form. The League is conducting an educational campaign solely, and has no ax to grind for any clique, class or inter- est. One of it's slogans is Turn on the light !" The more public discussion thereis upon-the financial problem con- fronting the country, the better. The field is free and any sensible plan that promises the solution of the problem will be sure to get hearing before Con- gress finally decides upon the best sys- tenn
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

The woman who "butted in" at Col. Roosevelt's east side meeting at New York, evidently never heard the lion hunter discuss race suicide.-Waterbury Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

A ship a day from New York to Europe is in prospect. That will make it more like leaving the house to take a trolley car down town.-Bridgeport Telegram.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub lIsb CT promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

If spring only had hat-pin she might make the old fellow get up.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

Beware the sudden changes, and "stick to your fannels till your fannels stick to you"
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
wRIrEALErTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter ast to The News readers are invited, but nc attention will be paid to anonymous letters
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

One sign that real spring is approach ing is ill the fact that the wretched side- walks about the center of the village are coming in for thelr usual springtime cussing, which seems to come up out of the ground with the frost.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

Come to think of it Hartford has a Republican Mayor, New Haven has 8 Republican Mayor. and Bridgeport has 8 Republican Mayor. Which are the largest three cities i'll the state ?-Hart- ford Oourant,
 A hit A palpabla hit ]! Now will the Courant tell. honest and truly, which, 1n itscandid opinion, is the sec- ond largest city in the state?
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

The mill strike is 'of" and up go prices 10 compensate all hands for the advance in wages and the loss of time and busi- ness. It must be so. for in the last analysis of the matter the consumer pays the whole bill, no matter how the details of it are made up. A good way for the public to get partly even, at least, is to buy less, to use old things longer, and to economize carefully. Indeed if that thing could be done universally there would not be one tithe of the want and Restitution that now exists in this coun- try, As a people we have never learned economy.-Bridgcport Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

A New Haven preacher, touching upon the subject of fashion, in a recent Sun day evening discourse, said that appar- ently what the women of this age most urgently need is "a new baptism of modesty."
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

The Ananias Club IS growing. It's now almost strong enough to elect it's promoter-if it only would vote that way.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

Clean up on Clean-Up Day-Saturday
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
MISCELLANEOUS

WALL PAPER SHOPPING. This plan saves time, bother and money Ask for exclusive samples and room designs. r. E. EEeston, Telephone SS6, Falls Village, Conn.
 AR PATrEN. optician nf Torrington. 'onn. will be at The Garfield" hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons Of each month If unable to call send postal. Consultation Tree R. STARK, Nurse, Canaan, Telephone i52 ELTZ ABETTI COLLINS, Nurse, Headquarters S. E. kimban, Phone 29, Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

Strike or no strike, coal's going up.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
WANTED

WANTED-Washing and ironing at home or will
 go out by the day. Mrs. Thomas Caton, West Main St. Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

WANTED man to drive and care for automobile and work in store when not busy with car. Smith X Sons, West Cornwall, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

GIRL for general housework, small family. Mrs c. II. Blodgett, Ashley Falls, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

FOR SALE Orient 4cylinder 8 speed runabout in good condition. Fully equipped, Make an offer D. C. Garfield, East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

FINE SITE FOR sALE-For manufacturing residence or other purposes, about two-thirds of an acre of the $. c. Beckley premises having 155 feet frontage on the Central New England railway tracks. G feet on Main Street and a depth of about 225 feet Apply Co Mrs. $. c. Becklcy, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

BUFF Plymouth Rock eggs for matching. Bred for fancy and utility Pen headed by Cocltcre direct from "poiey's Worlds Best" St.00 for 13 Geo. l.. Parsons, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

FOR sALE-six H. P. Marine Motor. reverse
 gear and complete marine equipment, Fine condition. Price S500O L. B. Murphy, Winsted, Conn
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

PIGS FOR sALE-Sow and pigs shoats and young pigs, also White Rock Eggs. Rowe & Rpphp
Connecticut western news., 1912-04-11

S. C. Rhode Island Reds Deming's Champion Strain. Eggs for matching from pens honded by prize winning males Si.00 for 10. F, F. Stevens, Canaan Conn.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-23
TIMING At OLYMPIC GAMES
Novel Electric Method Used In Some
Races to Get Exact rime-oeviee
Settles Al Disputes.

At the Olympic games at Stockholm
there was used novel electric
method for timing the runners In some
OF the races, SO as to get the exact
time made by the winner, and also to
decide who crossed the line first. even
when the difference was very small
The starter gave the signal by firing
a pistol and this was connected by
electric wires with two stop watches
and these commenced to run for TAX.
ing the time. The start and finish
were at the same point, and across the
track light string was stretched be.
tween poles and the string was also
connected with the stop watches for
stopping them. The first conner broke
the string when crossing the line SO
that the watches were stopped and the
exact time between start and finish
could be seen. Breaking the string
also served to work an electric device
for the shutter Of camera which was
mounted just on the finish line and
above the judges stand. SO that the
photographer had an image Of the win.
ner when crossing the finish line.
This method Is very useful In settling
all disputes,--La Nature, Paris.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-23
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Y4MONG
! Sports

Pitcher Herring has been sent to
the Atlanta team for a little picking.
Gawge Mcbride OF the Senators
signed his 1913 contract. Yes. he got
a raise.
The say pair of tight shoes made
Jimmy Archer the greatest throwing
catcher of his time.
"I'll be right there helping Johnny
Evers to successful manager" says
Lefty" Leifeld of the Cubs.
Miller Higgins, the newly appointed
manager of the Cardinals. is confident
the St. Louis players will hustle for
him.
Quarterbacks have given more trOu-
BILE to the Yale coaches this season
than any other position on the ELI
team.
Two players who are sure of their
Jobs on the Cleveland team for the
coming campaign are Jackson and
Graney.
Charley Hemphill, deposed man.
ager of the Atlanta Southern league
team, may lead the Youngstown club
next season.
II Johnny Killing is to manage the
Kansas City team, It's news to Charley
Carr. Carr has a notion he will hold
that job himself.
1t seems there Is about as much
chance of Frank Chance managing
the Yankees as there is of snow
storm on July 4.
Coach Yost may begin to realize
that keeping men In condition has al
much to do with winning games al
having good plays.
1t has been rumored that Art Devlir
of the Boston Braves will lead the
Oakland team of the Pacific Coas
league next season.
Yussif Mahmout Is in a dilemma
The Bulgarian wishes to remain Il
fight the Terrible Turks and Is cage
to return to battle Zbyszko with tn
toe hold barred.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-23
Mack sIans Football Star.

Brown university has no chance OF
getting the services of Robert l..
Stevenson, a member of last years
freshman team at Minnesota, and who
was looked upon as valuable acquisi-
tion for this years squad. Stevenson
came out second best In an argument
with the Minnesota faculty eligibility
committee last year and left school.
Early this fall reports said Stevenson
would enter Brown, but the athlete
denied this. He has signed contract
with the Philadelphia American league
team and will go south with the
Athletics.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-11-23


Meeting hours for City Council com.
mittees are as follows:
Monday - Streets and alleys, 2
o'clock; buildings, $3.50 O'Clock.
Tuesday--Schools and police, II
o'clock; harbors, wharves and bridges,
o'clock; local industries, 2 O'Clock.
Wednesday-Special park commits.
sion, 1880 o'clock; health, 2 o'clock:
local transportation, 2 o'clock; track
elevation, $3.50 o'clock.
Thursday-Gas, oil and electric
light, 2 O'Clock; license. $3.50 o'clock;
water, $3.50 o'clock.
Friday---Compensation, II o'clock;
judiciary, 2 o'clock; finance, 2 o'clock;
bathing beaches, $3.50 o'clock.
Chairman Block OF the local trans.
portation committee named the fol.
lowing subcommittees:
Street Car Service Complaint
Northwest Side - Twigg, Hyldahl.
Clancy. North Side-Capitain, Lipps.
Southwest Side-Schultz, Donahoe,
Stewart. South Side-Fisher. Bergen
Carr.
COmmIttee Ou WlInctte CAIoubiOu
OF the Northwestern Elevated Rail
road-Block. Twigg, Schultz, Fisher
Captain.
Through Routes - Block, LippA
, Healy.
Committee to Keep In Touch With
the Elevated Roads Valuation Com
mission-Block. Rlchert. Lipps, Long
Judge Edward Osgood Brown is
strongly mentioned for Attorney Gen
eral In President Wilson's cabinet
His appointment would prove pop
ular one In Illinois.
~
Who rules Chicago, the aldermen OF
the phone company?
~
The telephone trust contemplated
another big public improvement u
IL going to raise its dividend.