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Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
Fair Play Autoists.

The Maryland Automobile club has inaugurated campaign of advertising in which traffic laws are discussed, pe- destrians urged to be more careful, drivers of horses to take fewer chances and autoists to obey the rules of the road more carefully.
 People who walk are asked to take more pains in crossing the street, and horse driven vehicles are asked to keep nearer the curbs., Auto drivers are also requested to make wide turns at 1ntersecting streets and to obey the law in spirit as well as in letter
 The state club. in this appeal for CO., operation between pedestrians aud horse owners, promises that it will as sist in the prosecution of any automo- bile owner who violates the traffic rules, if people will only play fair
 It is such statements, properly back ed up, that are breaking down the an tagonism of the horsemen and the walkers against the drivers of cars. and if similar campaigns of publicity were undertaken in all states and trou- ble makers promptly punished there would soon be different feeling.
 We commend this Maryland plan to the Automobile club of Connecticut. -Meriden Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
Tip To The Spugs. .

The Spugs. or the society for the pre- vention of useless giving, are in the field again, with renewed determina. tion tO check the "Christmas graft, '" which is something rather different from the true Christmas spirit. The letters of their bluntly defiant nick name would stand without change if prevention of useless" were replactd by 'promotion of useful" Some such change in the character of manufaC- turing for the holidays would he, n good thing all around.-Springtield Republican.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
Thy Hosiery.

The socks darn for thee, dear heart,
 Mean quite pile of work for me; 1 count them over every one apart,
 Thy hosiery. Each sock a mate, two mates pair,
 To ciothe thy feet in storm and cold, I count each sock unto the end, and find
 I've skipped a hole. o carelessness, this is thy reproof;
 See how it looms across thy sole; I grind my teeth, and then in every truth I darn that hole, sweetheart l darn that hole. -AnOnymous.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
"No God"
The fool hath said in his heart there is no God VI

The fool hath said in his heart. there is no God" !" Is there no Godf The white rose made reply My ermine robe was woven in the sky;" The bluebird warbled from his shady bower, My plumage fell from hands that made the
 flower" Is there no God! The silvery ocean spray. At the vile question starties in dismay; And, tossing mad against earth's impious clod, Impatient thunders-"Yes, there is n God" Is there no Cody The dying Christians hand, Pale with disease. points to a better land; And. ere his body miuRles with the sod, He sweetly smiling, faintly murmurs God" We publish God!" the towering mountains cry, "Jehovah's name is bazoned on the slsyi" The dancing streamlet and the golden grain. The lightning gleam, the thunder aud the rain, The dew-drop diamond on the lily's breast, The tender leaf by every breeze careSspd: The shell whose pearly bosom ocean laves, And sea weed lowing to a troop of waves. The glow of Venus and the glare of Mars, The tranquil beauty of the lesser stars; The eagle soaring in majestic flight, The morning bursting from the clouds at night. The Chlld's fond pratte and the mothers prayer. Angelic voices floating in the air Mind. heart and soul. the ever-restless breath, - And all the myriad mysteries of death. Beware, ye doubtings disbelieviug throng; Whose sole ambition Is to favor wrong; There is a God, remember while ye can. His spirit will not always strive with man"
 IN. K. Richardson.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

good reading for the next two weeks. and with the sub rosa tip, on the side, to the dear reader, that according to the agreement, the editor is pledged to re- ciprocate by occupying the pulpit of either or both on any Sundays when they may be pleased to go somewhere.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

Philadelphia has 10.000,000 eggs ln cold storage, held for a further rise in price-and eggs already 80 cents dozen in New York. The Philadelphia eggs have been in storage since last April, and according to the food law they must be released not later than December or condemned. In view of the scarcity of Ice this season. 1t would seem that if the eggs are not put out by December l, they ought to be able to come out without help.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

Another good point about the parcels post, as contrasted with the express com panies, is that when the postal people transport package they either haven't the time. or lack the inquisitiyeness to bust it open and see what's in it. Pos sibly that's why the number of packages containing gifts for any special occasion are delivered at the ratio of about 20 to ill favor of the parcels post.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
NORTH CANAAN HAS

population 0f 2,171, (census of 1910.) Two railroaus.
 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.
 Ten 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. Fratern Il and benefit societies. Brass band.
 Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

Every member ot the Canaan Business Mems Association should be present at tonight's smoker, in Odd Fellows Hall It isn't every day they get a chance to hear Johnny Carr, the genial trainmas- ter diplomat, and they shouldn't miss this one.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
Letters From the People
Hillside" for East Canaan.

To the Editor of The News:
 I saw in your paper that suggestions for a name for East Canaan were desired. The name and village of E lst Canaan are very dear to me because of the home church of my forefathers and mothers being located there, but the safety of the travelling public ought to be more considered than dear old ties. It seems to me that the name of Hillside" would be suitable, I recognize the need of change of names for many stations. to avoid confusion and accidents so many are too nearly alike.
 Yours for safety,
 Nov. 19. An old resident.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
In Case of EmerRencY.

One Saturday small boy arrived with an important air at the penny savings bank of a college settlement, and with drew two cents from hls account.
 Monday morning he promptly return ed the money.
 ''So you didn't spend your two cents, " observed the worker in charge.
 "Oh, no" the lad replied; but a fel- low likes Co have little cash on hand over Sunday. Harper's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

And now Congressman Reilly is going to have the United Cigar Store Go. put on the pan and investigated, to see if they're trust. Of course they are not, but success 10 his efforts-and may the ordeal result in the big concern putting better cigars on the market.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 20. 1913

There are so many things-best things-that can only come when youth is past, that 1t may we'll hap pen to many of us to find ourselves happier and happier to the last Eliot.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
Renartee.

James MacNeil Whistler and Oscar Wilde dld not love each other over much. Constantly they met in Lon don drawing rooms where each en- joyed a reputation as a wit, and it was not unnatural that jealousy sometimes famed the fuel of their hate. On one occasion Whistler made particularly apt remark that won applause even from Wilde.
 By jove, Whistler" he exclaimed, 'I wish had said that"
 Never mind" said Whistler, non- chalantly, you will"
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

"Hillside" is suggested by former resident, as an appropriate name for East Canaan, in the probable event of the railroad company changing the name of that station. Other names that have been submitted are "Dunning" and Furnace yille." Next
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

Eggs are eggs," says the New York Sun. That is the general supposition, but it too frequently happens, in the case of the store product, that eggs are almost chickens.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

We would gently but firmly admonish Miss Jessie Woodrow Wilson and MT. Vincent Astor not to feel tc O inordinate. ly puffed up. There are others.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

There's nothing equal to Brother hood supper, for mixing up the creeds and classes-unless it be town meet ing or another Brotherhood supper.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
BEAMS OF BEAUTY.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT.

AS the eloquence of sunbeams,
 With their beauty and their light, Scattering of their joy and gladness,
 Thrill the earth with pure delight, So, too, if from the hearts substance
 Go forth thoughts both rich and rare, They'll be luminous with comfort,
 Dropping kindness everywhere.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

In spite of all the counter-attractions. Harry rhaw manages to maintain his position on the front page and keep out side the breastworks of the Matteawan lunatic asylum. Which shows what it shows.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

When it comes to possessing the knack of keeping people guessing, we guess Huerta has got it..
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale st the oaace of publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office. East Canaan. D. H. Oakes' Store. Lakeville, Post Office, Falls Village, George T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk, Scutt & Rood. Ashley Falls A. l.. Dickinson. Salisbury. J. W. Morgan, Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

Get Together. Pull Together. Ca naan can be made to boom if it's citizens will only get together and pull together.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub isher promptly of any failure to receive papers rcg ularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
IS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force ts the sagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- neld County and Southern Berxshire.
 It has 8 competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the local doings each week. and goes into the homes an1 Is perused by the entire families or the thrifty, intelligent, reading class of people whom the long headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

All things come to him who waits long enough and hustles while he watts.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

It wasn't much of a snowstorm, but 1t was an effective reminder, just the same.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

Griggs-"Did that little deal of yours turn out paying investment ?''
 Brigg -"Oh, yes, only 1 wasn't the payee. ."-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter- est to The News readers invited. but no attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20
MISCELLANEOUS

AR. PAffSE. JJtislld forrington. Onn will be at Inc Sanaeld" hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons Of each month lf unaBla tu cail send ostal Consultation free s. R. STARK. Nurse. Canaan Telephone l5-1 SURVEYOR-Farm surveyed, titles searched and abstracts male. Engineering ol all kinds. W. B. HuObarl West Cornwall, Conn. TO RENr-My house on West Main St. Wm. Beebt. Inquire of x. 4. Kemp, TO RENf-House on West Main Street, II. b. Humphrey.
 
 LOST. strnypd or stolen small, white female hound. yellow ears black spot on right side, two gray spots on back, Notify Dr, Brown, Winsted, Conn.
 wANTED-A list of the most attractive views in aud arOuud Canaan. Twin Lak,s and Pine Grove for post cards for lgli Write OF tue nhcna us The Canaan Printing Co. FOR RFNT-My house on West Main street Mrs. F. E, Humphrey. Canaan. -z=-a=----- ==7==- "===-=a~zzs TO RENT AfteL November lst. the upper tenement tn what was the New hng and Lime otice. tamiiy without children pguigrred. D. W. Nanvel
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

After a while Big Bill" Haywood ought to win a certain sort of crude re- spect for the American courts. Twice, when put to the test, have his rights been safeguarded-twiceh have courts set him free.-Pittstield Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1913-11-20

wANTED-l5,0O0 cords of lime kiln wood.
 Address Box 202 East Canaan, Conn.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-07
VAN ALSTYNES
ARE TRYING A
TRIAL DIVORCE
II One Does Not Come Back by
tai ffiPber 2. Other will
Start Court Action
WILL LIVE APART TO
TEST THEIR AFFECTION
st. Joseph Capitalist and Wife
Not Real Sure They Want
Separation

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Nov. 6.-Re
fusing TO seek freedom by decree OF
court. for she Ia not quite sure that
she wishes to be divorced, Mrs. John
Van Alstyne. wife of capitalist ~
st. Joseph, Mo-, Is sojourDing In Ven
Ice. Cal. and undergoing trial d.
vorce" OF SIX months AT the
expiration OF the period OF separation,
Dec. 2. the pair will meet at Colorado
Springs. where they passed their
honeymoon two years ago. and will
decide whether their union shall DO
resumed or divorce action shall be
fled.
Under the terms Of the period OK
separation the two shall be permitted
to go where they please and when
they please II Mrs. Van Alstyne Is
invited to become a member OF q
box party. or to attend ball with an
admirer, the fact of being married
shall not enter into her decision.
II IL stipulated by and between the
two that should II be decided after
Dec. 2 OF this year to file divorce
action no person concerned shall Do
named rs correspondent. No letters o.
communications OF any sort shall pass
between Mr.. and Mrs. Van Alstyne In
the probationary period.
Monthly Mr.. Van Alstyne is to send
check for her support. but the check
must not be accompanied by mes
sage Should either one Of the par
ties meet mutual friend no inquiry
shall be made concerning the other
II shall be the duty of the couple to
endeavor as far as possible to forget
the estrangement.
II is designed that love shall reunite
them. Financial matters or any other
motives are not to be taken into coll
sideration in bringing the pair to-
gether. Neither OF the parties shat
pose as unmarried. and discussion OF
the subject with acquaintances should
be avoided
At the expiration Of "a hours after
Dec. 2, II one OF the parties fails .
appear the other shall consider that
a divorce decree Is sought and steps
shall be taken to file the necessary
papers and adjust property matters.
at Is the only way we could arrive
at decision" said Mrs. Van Alstync.
81 am not sure that l want to be ~.
vorced, and John feels the same about
n. We Just could not get along. John
was kind to me. but II seemed our
married life lacked something to
make II wholly happy. My husband 10
travelling in Europe. but | chose to
come out here. where can live
quietly by the seashore.
IL know that love will work GU.
this strange problem. II we are des-
tined to come together love will in-
PEI me TO go to Colorado Springs at
the appointed time. We have no chil-
dren, so It makes IL possible to err
gage In this trial divorce
Mrs. Van Alstyne is twenty-five
years old. Her husband Is twenty
eight
The Detroit times., 1913-11-07
OWL FLIES INTO ROOM OF
HOTEL ON BROADWAY

NEW YORK, Nov. 7.-"Who?"
Nothing at all but an owl that few
into a bedroom In the Hotel Gerard
In West FOrty-fourth-st.. yesterday
morning, and .perched upon a young
ndy xueTt's forehead. AT least that's
what John J. Finn. clerk at the
Gerard, says. And other people
around that hotel say Finn Is honest.
Hark TO Finn:
ITO prove there was an owl all
you've got to do is TO ask the officials
of the Bronx Zoo They have 1t now.
To prove there are young ladies In
our hotel all you've got to do is take
seat In the lobby and watch 'em
hit by. After you've sat awhile you
won't blame the owl.
WHO was the young lady? You
nigh say she was Miss Edith 10
vaney. Yes. indeed The owl walked
her up all right. Then she walked the
rest OF the place up. Broadway Is
so darned quiet now that you can't
blame an owl for thinking It's a
wilderness
How did Miss Kovaney capture the
owl? Aw, how does Broadway catch
anything! She just picked II up, Of
course"
The Detroit times., 1913-11-07
BRINGS SUIT FOR
STRAND PROPERTY
Will Make City Pay Because She
Could Not Rent Except to
BrOthel

CHICAGO. Nov IA suit Tor ST.
500 Was threatened against Chicago
by Arthur Burrage Farweil. president
Of the Chicago Law aud Order league.
Mr.. Farwell Is acting in behalf OF
Miss Hattie Sattler. OF 9104 Green
clares, has lost that amount In rent
because OF her refusal to lease for
immoral purposes store-room which
she owns In the Strand" red light
district.
In a letter of protest sent to Mayor
Harrison, the reformer said:
Miss Sattler and her mother, now
about So years old. have lived In their
present home 80 years. About 10
years ago the red light district was
allowed on the Strand or Harvor
ave. For the past eight years they
have not been able to rent their store
room and the fiat above because they
would not rent the property as a
house Of Ill repute. Thus they have
lost about $50 a month.
In the name Of the community and
In the name OF decency and justice
ought not these terrible conditions be
abolished?"
Miss Sattler, according to Mr.. Far
well, has been the object Of series
of petty prosecutions because of her
opposition to vice. At one time u
large roll of partly burned paper was
found between her home and q brick
building next door
Unless conditions can be changed
he concluded, THE Hyde Park Pro-
tective association will start suit
against the city to see whether or not
1t can be held responsible for Miss
loss"
The Detroit times., 1913-11-07
$4,000 AWARDED MAN
WHO HAS BROKEN NECK

NEW YORK, Nov. What Is de-
clared to be the largest verdict
awarded under the employers liabil-
ity act In this city was brought In by
superior court jury, recently. In
favor Of Fred e. Nuen. who lives
with Q broken neck. Tho Jury direct
ed the Harris H. Urls Iron Works to
pay Nuen $4,000.
Nuen, an ironworker. dislocated his
neck when he fell 10 stories while at
work on q downtown skyscraper, last
March. Wearing solid steel brace
around his head and extending down
his spine to hold his neck In place, he
appeared In court ~ his own witness.
His physician testified that any sud-
den shock, even q sneeze, n likely
70 result In Nuen's death. Nuen 10
u years old and has wife and three
children. He was an athlete before
be Was hurt.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-07
FINDS A FORTUNE
BURIED ON FARM
Executor of Estate Unearth
$2,137 In Gold Hidden Many
Years Ago

NOBLESVII4IAE, Ind, Nov. John
Good. who filed his bond for $4,000
as administrator of the estate OF Wes-
ley Revis, said he found $2.137 In
gold and silver buried on the Revis
farm, ten miles northwest OF this city.
John Revis and Mrs. Matte Baldwin
children OF Mr.. Revis, had told him
to dig near the foundation of corn.
crib.
Their father had told them year
ago about having the money buried,
but had changed its location three
times.
Mr. Good deposited the money in a
Noblesville bank.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-07
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Pefpct
: on SMfg
InveStpfSl

A large part Of -
discredit in the pah11o
mind attaching to ''Wan
Street" II due to frauds
perpetsatsd en- the snal
investor throughout IL \
country In the sale q
worthless securities by
means Of alluring clrcu-
lars and advertissmsnts
In the newspapers. 70
the succsss Of such
swindlins entsrpeisas =
portion Of tho pres CO..
tributes.
Papers which honestly
Try to distinguish -
tween swindling adver-
tisements and others
may not IN svsry -
stance succeed IN dolng
90; but readiness 70 -
cept srtisernenla
which are Obviously
trsps for the unwaz5 -
evidence Of . moenl -
linqusncy which Shonl6
draw out the ssvo1ose
public condemnation.
So fAr q TIE press -
the large cities n ccnr
the svil les IN some No.
the evil lies in some No.
sure In the hands At the
reputable bankers and
brokers, who, by refus-
ing their advertising pat
ronage to newspapers
notoriously guilty in this
respect, could compel
them to mend thelr
ways. and at the Same
time prevent fraudulent
schemes from deriving
an appearance Of merit
by association with rSp
utable names.
Extract from the Report =
Governor Hughes stook
nxshanss Cenmissisa
The Detroit times., 1913-11-07
SPOONER'S SEAT PROVES
TO BE 6OO-LB. TURTLE

CHARLESTON, s. c.. Nov. IA
young couple, strolling on Sullivan s
Island, became fatigued.
Why not sit on that overturned boat
over there?
They did
But the boat" moved
She shrieked and the boat" moved
faster.
1t was 600-pound turtle asleep on
the beach.
The turtle carried six men TO the
water
In its nest were found 200 eggs.
Spooning couples on Sullivan's Is
land now sit on the ground.
The Detroit times., 1913-11-07
WILL SHARE IN
ESTATE OF S25O,OOO

San FRANCISCO. Nov. Thomas
Ryan, q convict in San Quentin prison.
serving the last year of q nve-year-
term for burglary committed In this
city, expects to share in $3.50. 900
estate left recently by q wealthy rela-
i've who died In England.
Ryan has engaged attorneys to take
care az hin interests until he/is liber-
ato6 next January.
Ryan 10 serving HIS third term for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-08

OMAN Memorial chapel, Pisgah home
DR.. c. o. OMAN will preach at
o'clock, p. m., on coincidence" Sun
day school at 300 o'clock, a. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-08
Where People Walk on Stills

From the Kansas City Star.
In Landes, beyond Bayonne, in the
south of France, men live on stills. They
shoot wild duck, snipe and woodcock on
stills and guard the big flocks of sheep.
On stills they trim the mulberry trees
and tap the pines for superior quality
of turpentine. The young girls can be
seen striding, IL feet high on stills
through the scrub, carrying the men $
dinner pals. Boys and girls play tag
on stills, and in the evening loving cou-
pies stroll arm in arm on stills and
whisper words of love.
Stills are used because it is a scrub
wood land as Hat and boundless as the
ocean. The wilderness of sandy soil,
scrubwood and bushes. interspersed
with pine forests, stretches on every
hand. sparsely inha bited, without roads.
Venture off the great highways and
you can be lost for good.
The inhabitants have always walked
on stills to find their way. Walk 2 feet
nigh and you dominate an ocean of
greenery which seems to be at your
feet The shepherds can look down and
watch their sheep at tease. Strayed
lambs are followed up. The dogs them
selves look up to the master for an indi-
cation.
Without stills no one goes far from
the house of we'll known home sur
difficult, the face is cut and scratched
and all sense of direction is abolished.
From this land, where children are
almost born on stills, come forth these
couples, trios or quartets of silt dane
ers whose astonishing tricks amuse the
cities and little watering places of the
Basque country, the Pyrenees and the
entire south of France. They can take
up a good collection even among the
poor villagers. who are familiar with
the silt dancing and therefore compe-
tent judges of it's adopts. The musical
accompanist is generally an elderly
man, beating a drum and playing q
mouth organ fixed on iron brackets
from his shoulders. Behind him stalk
gravely a boy and girl, sometimes a
wiry mamma.
Standing a clear 15 or 20 feet hfgh
the stilts strapped to their ankles AMI
knees-where they end-their hands
and arms are free, and they use them
effectively during the dance perform
ance in theatrical gesticulations OF
exaggerated grace.