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Evening star., 1912-09-12
JOHNSON IN WISCONSIN,,
Days Tour Calls for Six Speeches
in the State.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, September 12-
Gov. Johnson today started diagonally
across Wisconsin to the northwest on a
One-day speaking tour that was to en-
brace seven cities. six in this state and
one In Minnesota. The cities to be vis-
tied were Madison, Baraboo, Reedsburg,
M Roy, Sparta, La Crosse and Winona,
MINI. The Win0na engagement was the
only night meeting scheduled.
Evening star., 1912-09-12

Brookfield Eggs,
guaranteed, 21c
dozen i. ....>lA
Evening star., 1912-09-12

Prof Hugh s.. Bird, superintendent OF
public schools of Fredericksburg. Va. has
rendered his resignation. to take effect
at once.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
What the Other Fellows Say,
Two Harbors, Minn.

Sixty years ago the per capita wealth in the United States was $3O7; today it is about $I 300, an increase of about 300 per cent. While the per capita wealth has greatly increased, the distribution of it has been most unequal. Sixty years ago we had few millionaires and few pau pers; today we have too many of both, and both are still on the incr ease,-New Haven Union.
 Oil as dust layer is much superior to water, but, of course, enough oil must be used-Bridgeport Farmer.
 Congress has been so busy gabbing about lot of things that the country at large knows little about and cares less, that it has grossly neglected its first duties towards the government of which it is supposed to be a part.-Waterbury Republican.
 An old maid down east discovered a burglar under her bed. Did she faint2 Not this one. She slipped into another room, took down an old horse pistol from the wall, invited the burglar out and then at the point of the pistol made him propose. Talk about old maids be- ing slow! Tut, tut!-Hartford Post. Now that the campaign has really settled down to its stride some of the Democratic newspapers give evidence of having made the discovery that Presi- dent Taft needs atte ention. That Is to say, apparently his defeat is not such a foregone conclusion that he may be al- lowed to slide into innocuous desuetude of his own weight.-New Haven Register.
 Now some of the "experts" declare that the food value of apples is almost nil. Any small boy can repudiate that doctrine. Such statements merely serve to show how ridiculous the term "expert" has become. It is a word to excite deri- sion and laughter.-Bristol Press.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
Truth and Knowledpe

A sermon some day on double text Genesis li., F, and St. John viii, IT. would be powerfully interesting. The two verses are reciprocal. We make much of knowledge, but by itself it is poor company. Tennyson says "Knowledge comes, but wisdom lin. gers ;" and Bailey: Much more is said of knowledge than it's worth :" and Pope, "A little learning is dangerous thing" and all our learning is only a little. There are million of relations that constitute truth, and we carry on our controversies and disputations on ten or fifteen of them.
 Truth is valuable when it is subject to the spirit. This is not vague. All prog ress is of the spirit. A man may have the knowledge of an archangel, but if he IS bad man his knowledge is a curse. That is the teaching of Eden and St. John. Obedience ill either case opens the way to truth-a happy, shining way, full of brotherhood and kindness. The millennium is coming by the St. John route, and it will never come any other way. We may dispute and wrangle to the day of judgment, but there will be no millennium.
 Now all thls philosophy is as plain as water running down hill. Just try it on. When you are in doubt about some problem or doctrine-whether there is a material hell or not, for instance-just push the doubt aside while you go out and do a good deed, say a kind word, lift up fallen one, brighten with hope some despair, find a need that needs a friend, and see how quickly that problem melts into the sunshine. Ohio State Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
STATE TICKET POLITICS.

MT. Edward $. Roberts, of Canaan, is being urged by democratic leaders from various parts of the state to permit his name to be used in the forthcoming state convention as a candidate for the office of state treasurer. MT. Roberts was the candidate for treasurer in 1906 and made fine run. He was the nom- 1nee of his party for state comptroller in 1898. It is argued by democrats ill Litch field county especially that the county is entitled to a place on the ticket this year, and that MT. Roberts, by virtue of the good runs he made on the previous occasions, and the service he has ren- dered his party during the sixteen years he has been member of the state con- mittee, is just the man to represent the county on the ticket.
 Judge Lyman T. Tingier, leader of the minority in the House is being boomed for heutenant-governor as Judge Bald wins running mate. Judge Tingier IS personally one of the most popular mem- bers of the legislature, and on several occasions, when he was called to the chair to preside as speaker. manifested his possession of a natural appitude as 8 presiding officer, and his democratic friends will insist upon his getting into line to preside over the Senate in case the party is successful this fall.
 The situation in this, the Fifth Con- gressional district, appears to have ad- justed itself to the candidacies of Senator Charles W. Barnum. of Lime Rock. and Lawyer William Kennedy. of Nauga- tuck, republican and democrat. re- ' spectively. MT. Kennedy is an avowed candidate, whose claim will not be con- tested by ex-Mayor Thoms of Water bury. according to well-informed demo- crats. While Senator Barnum has given no indication that he is even a recep- tive candidate. there is apparently a
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
THURSDAY. AUGUST 22, 1919
VALUE OF APPEARANCES.

"Towns with bad roads are destined to be left off the map," say tho Ansonia Sentinel, Motorists will not know ingly journey to them or through them, except when necessity compels, and the automobile periodicals make a strong point of recommending routes by which such places may be avoided" ," It says further: Beyond question the town which is known by it's bad roads, win soon be little known"
 It is undoubtedly fact to which the average oitlzen gives little thought, that the reputation of town, with reference to it's enterprise and public spirit, is very largely in the keeping of the tourists who "motor" through and note the con- ditions as they pass. These auto tourists generally are observers, who note not only the scenery and points of historic interest, as they go along, but the eyi- dences of civic pride and local progress iveness or stagnation ill the towns and hamlets on their route. They size up the status of community by the condition of the streets, the manner in which the residences, lawns and sidewalks are maintained, and the taste displayed in the dressingup of the store show win dows.
 A New York state tourist, for instance, comparing notes with another from Yer mont, at stopping place in New Hamp- shire, will vouchsafe information thus wise "Take ln the Berkshire valley on your route, by all means; first town in Connecticut, on your way down, is Canaan; D thrifty appearing village, with good roads, fine residences, we'll kept grounds, prosperous looking stores, civil and intelligent and progressive in habitants, and best of all, good side walks all about the business section"
 Thus the favorable impression is passed along and a community's good name established far and near.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
Where the Laugh Comes In
The man peeped in the den of bears. Quoth he, "Why bless my soul I thought this was 8 larger place, but it's 8 cubby hole"
Dallas News

IO~AASso ~NS " De
 Student told you last night to wake me at seven this morning. Why the dickens didn't you do it?
 Landlady-Well, sir, at seven o'clock you hadn't come home.-Fliegende Blaetter.
 'It's so ridiculous" said Cholly Saphead, ito say that clothes don't make the man."
 "Indeed?" replied Miss Peppery.
 "Yaas. You see, if @ fellow like me didn' have such lots of clothes he would Il It need a man. 1.-The Catholic Stand ard and Times.
 A little boy who was very much puzzled over the theory of evolution questioned his mother thus:
 Mamma, am I descended from 9 monkey?"
 'I don't know" the mother replied. "I never knew any of your father S people. .'-The Gateway.
 Human nature is peculiar. " observed the thoughtful looking individual Many a man capable of giving up his seat in a lifeboat to a woman won't give up his scat iD street car"
 "Im a self-made man." said the proud individual.
 "Well, you are all right except as to your head.," commented the listener.
 "How's that?"
 "The part you talk with IS too big for the part you think with. ."-Milwaukee Journal.
 "There," said the senior partner, "I think that's a good motto for our new breakfast food: Makes good red blood. "
 Well replied the junior partner, ''maybe we'd make bigger hit by say ing blue blood "-Catholic Standard and Times. Patience-"Dld Will write you many letters when you were engaged?"
 Patrice-"Why, got letters to burn. '
 "Well, you're silly if you burned 'em. '' l-Yonkers Statesman.
 "Mother, may go out to vote ?"
 Asked little Bessie Bowles. "Yes, dear put on your hat and coat, But don't go near the polls" Chicago Tribune. Dubleigh-"It was an awful trial for me to make that speech tonight" "
 Olubleigh-"Don't mention it; just think what the rest of us suffered. ''- Boston Transcript.
 Suspicious character-"Is the people of the 'ouse in }" Maid-"No they're all out" s. o." Ave you got yer dog license yet?"
 Maid-"We ain't got no dog"
 s. C.-"Well, I've come to look at tn telerphone. "-Sketch.
 A green little boy in a green little way,
 A green little apple devoured one day.
 And the green little grasses now tend erly wave
 Or the green little apple boys green little grave. Medical Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
Letters From the People
Danc cling in Schools
itor of The News:

To the Editor of The News:
 Up bere there has been considerable discussion about dancing in the public schools. Well, dancing Is all right and I have always so contended. Making use of the school buildings for dancing and other social entertainments is all right where there is no hall for the pur- pose, and where the parents are present to look after the young people and see that these dances are conducted ln a creditable and decorous manner; but as to teaching the art of dancing in conec- tion with the studies or the management of the schools, this I think should not be allowed. A large part of our population are working people and they do not de- sire to have the youngsters learn dan cing or other hobbies. The three R's and something that will be of use to them through life is more desirable, and we must not instruct the children with the idea that life Is to be one continual round of pleasure and enjoyment. Life is real, life is earnest, and the very best use should be made of the few years of school life that the most of us can have. And it should be useful things that are taught, that will be of value to us in the life struggle that confronts us all.
 CHAs A. HARRIS,
 Two Harbors Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
The Scraps of Time.

Ten minutes spent in idleness may seem little, but when one estimates how many of such periods are wasted every day one understands of how much value they are in making up the sum and total of ones career. There is nothing in the arguments here set forth urging that one should make machine of him. self for the mere sake of succeeding. It is only to indicate how much more satis- faction might be got out of life and how much easier work might be if one did make the minutes count.
 It is the wasted moments that spoil so many lives. likeness is a habit that grows with indulgence. After one has accustomed himself or herself to idling away few moments each day it be- comes very easy to take more time and to continue to slight things. Finally the habit becomes so fixed and confirmed that interest and pride in work is de- stroyed and failure is the inevitable result.
 The boy or young man who has plenty of time to spend on the street corners finds himself in middle life wondering as to what is to become of him. He has dissipated so much of his time that he has failed to keep pace with the trend of affairs and he is like a veritable Van Wrinkle who has slept away the best years of his life. When he awakens he finds all his old friends have either died or forgotten him. He's literally out of the world of which he must continue to be part. So use your time; do not waste it.-Katherine Kip in Hartford Post.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

Says the Note Book man of the Pitts field Eagle, f1ippantly: Chairman John Henry Roraback of the Connecticut re. publican state committee says that com. monwealth is safe for Taft. John al ways was an optimistic cuss"
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

The electrocution of seven murderers in one day. at Sing Sing, last week Monday, has started up the old capital punishment controversy again, and emf. nent gentlemen of the clergy. the law, the judiciary and other walks of life are being 'interviewed" for and against the death penalty. At present it looks as if the ayes had it.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
LIFE'S FRN lLEGE.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

Oh, the privilege of living
 In a world so good and true, Where each one is given a duty Only he, himself can do Where the prizes set before us
 Are for all who do their best, And the efforts we'll expended
 Fit us for the final test. And we must not shirk nor falter, Nor from duty turn away, For the discipline most needed
 Is sent to us every day. Those who brAvely face lfe's battle, Those whose hearts are pure and strong, Reach the goal with songs victorious, When right triumphs over wrong.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
Advance of Civilization.

Food.
 Cooked food.
 A table to keep the food from the ground.
 A plate to keep the food from the ta- ble.
 A thick cloth to keep the plate from the table. A thin cloth to keep the plate from the thick cloth.
 Then another plate to keep the food from the first plate.
 Then dolly to keep the second plate from the first plate.
 When the table is protected by the thick cloth and the thick cloth by the thin cloth and the thin cloth by plate and the plate by a dolly and the dolly by a second plate, the food is protected by a diet.-Life.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
G. O. P.
will now begin to play,

The band will to big animals show their training The o see monkeys n cages, org Q Bull DOS teeth md an q while delight O O h onkey who i really would monkey-and twould be appropriate should he thing there's mighty little X
  shines, vory plain only Big Thng all the show. thu s he donkey the crowds with bray, and kick and the big Bull Moose fran
 
 
 attra the elephau gotth the ods, insiz III
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub- nsb CT promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

Isn't that fellow ever going to propose ?"
 Il guess not he's like an hour glass. Flows that2"
 "The more time he gets, the less sand he has, St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

The mimic war IS over, and the $1,50O,0OO experiment. has proved that the soldiers, regular and militia, can make short work of $1 100000 approp- riation, even in the absence of an emergency.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

He-They say pearls are disease of the oyster.
 She-Incurable, l hope.-Fliegende Blatter.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

Pretty soon it will be Labor day and then we shall know by the immediate comparative public desertion of Sayin Rock and Lighthouse Point which fol- lows, that the good old summer time is indeed over.-New Haven Journal Cour- fer.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the offceof publication and at
 Dempsey's 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 & Cos Store Ashley Falls. W D. French, Sheffield, Mass. A. l.. Dickinson, Salisbury. J. w. Morgan, Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

taCit understanding among the leaders that his will be the leading name ill the republican congressional convention, and that he will accept.
 In the first congressional district a democratic squabble has developed which is considered sure to defeat the prospects that had been considered promising, of electing a democrat to succeed Congress- man Henry. The latest butter-in, to claim the nomination. is Senator Spellacy. who was defeated last spring for mayor of Hartford, and who dis tinguished himself at the Baltimore convention, where he sat as proxy for a regularly elected delegate, by "object- ing" to the consideration of w. J. Bryan's famous resolution and being promptly sat upon and flattened out.
 Governor wise, republican senti ment is crystallizing for the nomination of Dr. George H. Knight, of Salisbury, and the confidently expressed opinion of the best-informed leaders of the party is that he will unquestionably be nominated next month.
 For heutenant-goyern on the re- publican ticket, a number of prominent names are mentioned, including that of Judge J. P. Studley, of New Haven, who is also being urged for governor. Judge Studley, war veteran, is con- sidered an unbeatable vOte-getter. where he is known, and is concededly a popular, lOvable gentleman and man of un- questioned ability and the highest in tegrity. He is a native of Litchfeld county, having been born in Sharon.
 Senator Charles H. Peck, of Danbury is urged for lieutenant-governor, but it is thought his loyalty to Mclean in the senatorial fight will alienate the support of the Bulkeley faction, who will rebel against both the top names being those of Mclean men. Wilbur F. Parker, of Meridep, who was for Bulkeley, is talked l of for second place. Parker's legislative record in the House, session of '09, was distinguished chiefly for his readiness to bob up like jack-in-the- box and protest against every measure proposed for the regulation of automobilists.
 Senator Fred A. Bartlett, of Bridge port, is mentioned for secretary of state. Senator Bartlett is we'll remembered in Canaan, where he was associated with the Housatonic railroad in the early sos, and member of the original Canaan Oornet Band He is now a fourishing lawyer in Bridgeport.
 In our next door neighbor senatorial district, the S2d, ex- Representative H. S. Dormitzer, of Woodbury, is in line for the republican senatorship to succeed Senator Brinsmade, of Washington, who has turned bull moose and is out of the running. MT. Dormitzer was in the House in the session of '09, an active and influential member of the finance committee, and made a number of speeches during the session.
 Locally there is little or no political activity. AS has been stated in The News, the republicans will doubtless nominate First Selectman William J. Reel for representative. That seems 8 foregone conclusion. The democratic probabilities are still unsettled.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

Governor Wilson hopes to be elected by the smallest campaign fund of modern times. All candidates hope that.-Pitts- field Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

Get Together. Pull Together. That s the only way to keep the town going forward. Not only that, but it's the only way to keep it from going back ward.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter est to The News readers are invited, but nc attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

The President pulled the wool bill veto over Congress- ayes, but Congress evened things up by pulling the bill over the Presidents noes.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

AS AN ADVERTISiNG MEDlO M 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 BerSshtre,
 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 long-hea advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

Do you always play fair, my little boy ?"
 ''Not always. If can get the advan- tage of Jimmy, take It. But I always make Jimmy play fair with me, though. "-Detroit Free Press -
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

Armageddon is apparently as puzzling 8 riddle as the plural of the singular moose.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

An exchange says: "We feel sorry for the man who does not read his home pa per. He is no better than the man with out 8 country. He is like homeless COW who has no regular pasture, but grazes promiscuously on weeds and thistles. No matter what other paper he may read, the straightforward citizen always insists on having his home pa per-"
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

It is suggested now that the snubbed negroes get hunk with the bull mooses by organizing "possum' party" thus still further enlarging the political menagerie.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
MISCELLANEOUS

AR EATEN, optIclan 0f Torriugton, 'onn.
 will be at The Garfield" hotel tho first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons of each month If unable to call send postal. Consultation free
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
WANTED

WANTED TEN HUsTLING AGENTS AT bright persons to sell Perfection Self-HeatinR Flat Irons, 1911 Patent. Every Iron guaran- teed perfect or money back Saves labor, time, expense: does family ironing for %. Sole rights in the United States. The Blakeney Co-Operative Company, Sheffield, Mass
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

FOR SALE-Ladies' driving horse Handsome Chestnut geldnR Not afraid of steam cars, automobiles or trolleys Also Columbus Bug Sy CS phaeton VI, m me , I9nGition @ Sna hartess ness or will show in Canaan. Address W. k, Page, Twin Lakes.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

s. R. STARK, Nurse, Canaan Telephone iS-a BARN FOR RENT-Spacious barn at my pfemi- ses to rent reasonable by the month or for year. Accommodates three horses, hay, carriages etc. Mrs. S. c, Beckley
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22

FOR SALE-Heifer calves from registered and hlgh-gade 10 900 lbs yearly cows, due in next month. Order early. Chas, J, Linneau, Ca nam Cnnn
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
Cent-a- Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Gents
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HONOR ROLL LITCHFIELD COUNTY REvo- LUTIONARY SOLDIERS, published by Mary Floyd Tallmadge Chapter, D. A, R., of Litch. field. Conn. Contains nearly 1000 names of Revolutionary soldiers of Litchheld county, with references to books giving their service. Price, S1 .25, postage 10 cents, or express addit ional. Cornea B. Smith, Litchheld, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1912-08-22
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1912-12-11

Glsdis May, The interesting young
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Austin
Roof fell asleep in the arms OF Jesus
last Sunday. A beautiful flower
bu dded on earth and bloom in heaven
All kinds of candies, both plain and
fancy, in varied f1avors, at the very
lowest prices. Come to see us for
anything you want, H n Kaminer q
Co.
Ir the dry goods line we have the
loveliest display to be found in town.
Our line embraces the latest novelties
in in fashionable Christmas presents.
HN Hammer & co.
Fire Works Of all descriptions, the
bic noise, but harmless kind. We IL
vite the attention eft the public to our
line. II n Hammer & 90.
Come to the Bazaar and look at tho
beautiful gifts for your sweetheart.
Miss Iva Bay Roof spent few days
last week with relatives in Columbia.
Miss Jennie Bass Brown has return
ed home from her school in beaufort
county, to stay until after the vaca-
ton holidays.