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Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Letters From the People
An Old Invitation.
the Editor of The News

To the Editor of The News:
 In looking over some old papers re- gently came across the following which I thought might be of some interest to the older inhabitants in this vicinity l:
 "Union Ball-To be given at J. Ward wells Assembly Room in Furnace Will lage. on Thursday. the Both inst. at 5 o'clock p. m.
 Yourself and Lady are respectfully invited to attend.
 ''Managers-L, Tupper, Furnace Will lage w, H. Watson, Jr., of Salisbury l; H. Loverige, Lime Rock H. A. Bots ford, North Canaan; G. Hitchcock, Sharon H. Hoysradr, Pulver's Corners.
 Furnace Village, Dec. l5, 1841."
 At this time Lakeville was known by the above name, i'll fact I have in my possession letters bearing Furnace Vil- lage post mark. There are no postage stamps on these letters nor are they en- closed in envelopes as both these con- veniences were unknown, judge, at least ill this vicinity. The amount of postage paid was written on one corner of the addressed side of letter and some of these state the amount as 10 cents.
 Canaan, Jan. '. H. D. Humphrey.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

Says the Rockville Journal: "'Pa' Oorbin is certainly posted on the tax question. He is storehouse of valua. ble knowledge on this most important ters are being greatly clarified and sim- plified is due to our present tax commits sioner's intelligent and high-minded work. His sole purpose is to serve the states best interests. and he strikes wherever he thinks blow should be struck, no matter who or what gets hit. He is one of the states most valuable officials
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Notice how the days are lengthening

Representatives-elect Dwight Brinton, of the town of Canaan, and Cady R. Morse, of Bethel, Bull Moosers, were among the guests at the luncheon given by Col. Roosevelt to the Progressive rep, resentatives- elect of Connecticut, ill New York, Saturday. The guests all agree that 1t was simply "get together" for mutual acquaintance, and no politics was discussed. Presumably the Col onel asked MT. Brinton how the Bald Head Club was fourishing, and whether the speakers list for, the Canaan Busi- ness Mems banquet was full yet. And of Morse he inquired whether there was any show for Bull Moose speech at the next Danbury fair.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
The highest Telenhone.

A telephone exchange three miles in the air. This station, said to be the highest in the world. is in the meteoro- logical observatory on the top of Mt Rosa, in the Feminine Alps, 15,450 feet above sea level. At this elevation snow is always found, and advantage is taken of the high insulation given by dry snow, the wires is the last section, at the peak being simply laid on the snow GOV cred ground. To prevent breakage by glacier movements. the line is carried through rings on the telephone poles
 The poles are short and are taken down at the end of every summer sea son and replaced at the beginning of the following summer.-Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
A New Definition.

Mir. Cohen was bankrupt. He had given the town of Lancaster, Penn. n striking illustration of how to run Il re- iail business on n grand scale until the wholesale houses had demanded pay ment of him for what he had bought. He went to New York and entered the offices of the firm which had been stunR by his bankrupt activities.
 Throbbing with optimism, he ex- plained to MT. Oddenheim that he in- tended to start new business and wanted to buy a long list of goods. Mir. Oddeuheim stuck his head out of the door and yelled ont abruptly:
 "Isaac, come down here ] Mir. Cohen is here and wants to bny lot of stuff. It is Mir. Cohen of Lancaster. Mir. Cohen, 0. o. D."
 At this MT. Cohen was greatly an- gered
 "What do you mean ?" he inquired. with heat. 'Is not my credit good for 90 days? What do you mean by des- cribiug me as O O. D. P"
 'HNow. don't beialarmed. Mir. Cohen, ," said the junior member of the firm. That 'C 0 D. does not reflect on your credit When I called out to Isaac, I said Q. O. D. That simply means Come On Down. "-Exohange.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
New-Fangled School,

 Taey taught him how to hemstitch and they taught him how to sing, And how to make basket out of varle- gated string. And how to fold paper SD he wouldn' t hurt his thumb They taught a lot to Bertie, but he
 couldn't
 do
 sum- They taught him how to mold the head of Hercules in clay, And how to tell the difference 'twixt the bluebird and the jay, And how to ske'ch horsie in u little picture frame, But strangely they forgot to teacn him
 how to
 spell his
 name. Now Bertie's pa was cranky, and he went one day to find What twas they did that made his son so backward in the mind. "I don't want Berrie wrecked, he cried, his temper far from cool, II want him educated " so he
 took him
 out of
 school.
 Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
"The Man of Their Choice !"

It is only fair to emphasize the fact that President Bush of the Missouri Pacific Railway Company ordered that the men in the employ of his company should be given half holiday on the 5th, so that they might have plenty of time to attend the duty of voting.
 They were released from their duties in order, as an official ran, "to enable them to exercise the privilege of Ameri. can citizenship and vote for the man of their choice"
 There was time when the railroads were supposed to exert an improper in- fluence upon their employees in the mat ter uf elections. Perhaps it is safe to believe that u minimum of such influence ever existed. Nevertheless. it may serve the ends of justice to give full publicity to the step which was taken in St. Louis Tuesday by the president of great rail- road-St. Louis Times.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
When in doubt do it yourself.

Commissioner Higgins, of the public utilities commission, takes this view of the water problem in Connecticut : 1.-The decreasing supply of pure water is due, not so much to the lack of nature's supply as to the contamination of exist ing supplies. Most of our rivers and streams are used for sewerage purposes and there is annually conveyed through these streams to Long Island sound many valuable by-products of the soil. Pure and wholesome water is necessity and blessing for any community and every reasonable means should be taken to preserve it."
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Where the Laugh Comes In
She is all of 8 charm
 In her high riding hat, And what Is the harm
 If she wears his cravat? We may witness thereby, In despite of their strife, That there still is one tie
 Between husband and wifi

w may W1IueSs$ LuEI6uNs
 In despite of their strife,
 That there still is one tie
 Between husband and wife.
 Lippincott's. II expect you to write this interview up to my satisfaction" said the states man severely.
 All right" chirped the cheerful re- porter. eff don't, I'll come around to- morrow and get your repudiation. "- Louisville Courier Journal.
 Tailor-"You have inherited a lot of money; why don't you settle my bill?' Owens-"My dear man, I wouldn't have it said for anything that my newly acquired wealth caused any departure from my simple habits. "-Boston Tran cri pt.
 Friend-"You are wasting your time painting pictures, old chap" / Artist-"But sell my pictures.
 Friend" That proves what I said. It shows that you could sell anything, so why not take up something there's big money in. "-Boston Transcript.
 "Oh, Harold" said Mrs. Newlywed, ia strange man was here today and he said he wished to read our gas meter. well, dld you let nllm Tn 7!
 "Mercy. no! He used very poor gram. mar, and felt sure that he would not read it properly. ."-Judge's Library. "Of course. you think very carefully about what you are going to say i'll a speech"
 We'll" replied Senator Sorghum, ''You want to be cautious about thinking too carefully. You are liable to discover arguments that are not on your side of the question. ."-Washington Star.
 A clothes brush that plays a tune while being used is the latest novelty. Those for the use of hotel and barber shop aids will be equipped with the air "TaKe Little Tip from Father. "- Milwaukee Sentinel.
 "ls young Wombat really as rich as they claim ?"
 "Quite so."
 "He seems good natured."
 "Yes he's willing to be engaged to almost any nice actress long enough for her to get littla free advertising. ."- Washington Herald.
 Il would suggest giving our new Mayor three cheers,2 announced Si Wiffietree at the first meeting of the new Town Council.
 Make 1t two cheers" suggested Hiram Waffle. Remember, we are pledged to economy all along the line. '' Washington Herald.
 Il suppose you enjoy going to recep- tions and teas?
 "Yes," repled Senator Sorghum although 1t took me some years to find myself ill a crowd of people without feeling as If I ought to be around shak- ing hands and trying to make votes for somebody. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Jf2,17, (census of 191O) Two railroaas.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfeld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and frst-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. Fraternal and benefit societies. Brass band. s Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

Charm will be added to the women's suffrage movement in Connecticut by the counter movement which will be in augurated by the anti-suffragists shortly after the first of the new year. Presum- ably the opposition will be welcomed. Nothing so sharpens and quickens a con- test like opposition. It works on about the same principle as the claim that be- fore a city can have successful booster it must have a knocker.-Ansonia Sen tinel
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

The Servians are said to have mas- sacred 8,ooo Moslems and if the reports, which are much of the character of rumor, are true, there may be revulsion of feeling throughout Europe with re- ference to the Seryian cause. However, we all know what war is.-Bridgeport Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
SERVICE OF LOVE.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

Service of love- How it brightens the way, Casting all shadow Of sadness away !:
 Filling the heart with joy that will last When with dark clouds our life's sky is oercast. Iris not required that great things We should do- Just to be loving and tender and true; Out of the hearts depths to do what can To make life the better for our fellowman. Service of love! Its worth cannot be told Iris far more precious than silver or gold, Scattering sunshine that sparkes with love, Fresh from the fountain e'er flowing above.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

Editor George o. Woodruff, of the Litchfield Inquirer, is on the briny, en- route to Panama, to see if the canal work is being properly done. The In- quirer, in the meantime, is again in charge of Brother James, the modest member of the family.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

Governor Baldwin addressed the state board of agriculture recently, and this is one of the things he told the farmers You can cultivate your farm for ages, if you know enough to harness bacteria as well as horses, and cultivate roots that will bring nitrogen into service while you sleep"
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

This should be busy season for the proverbial "oldest inhabitant" who de- Fights in digging into the archives of his memory and pulling out something just a little bit worse, or little bit better than the prevailing conditions of un- reasonable weather.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

It is not strange, after you have fer yently wished your grocer Merry Chris1mas and Happy New Year, that the unimaginative creature will send you a bill Jan. for sordd crackers and cheese.-New Haven Union
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

The parcels post lessens the strangle hold of the express companies. That is the first service it renders, and that alone justifies the system. If the service is somewhat crude at first people should be considerate and give thanks for their freedom from express extortion and ar rogance-Bristol Press
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

The Connecticut legislature which will assemble on Wednesday, January 8, will, doubtless, consider bills to prevent every conceivable human disaster. That is what legislatures are for in these days. -Hartford Times
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

The invitation cards to a kitchen dance held in Southern Berkshire recently stated distinctly that unless the guest re- mained until 5 o'clock in the morning ne or she would not be invited to the next affair.-Pittsfield Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
THURSDAY. JANUARY g. 1913
SPEAK GUARDEDLY.

Speak not all, in any wise, till you have somewhat to speak; care not for the reward of your speaking, but simply and with undivided mind for the truth of your speaking Carlyle.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at tn eficeof publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office, East Canaan. D. H. Oakes' Store, Lakevile, Post Office, Falls Village,
 George T. Johnsons Store, Norfolk, F. H. Smith &E Co.'S Store Ashley Falls. A. l.. Dickinson Salisbury. J. W. Morgan, Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the sagRcious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- field County and Southern Berkshire.
 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 aud 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., 1913-01-09

The Connecticut legislature may be an august" body, but this year it must shut up and go home in June.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

Canaan is on the qul wye in anticipa- tion of the coming of the Governor of the State, next Thursday.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

"The postmaster at Plunkville says that if he doesn't handle more mail they'll close the office"
 "Tell him to put an "nu" in the local paper stating rich widow wants hus- band. Louisville Courier Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09

Get Together, Pull Together. The energy.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
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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., 1913-01-09

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub fisher promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-One new Upright oiano, slightly damaged case, sells for Sga5 new, now S250. Call in and see 1. P. Hornbeek, Falls Village, Ct.
 PLANTS make nice Gifts-Begonias. Cyclamen Primroses (three varieties) Ferns etc, The Naples Greenhouses. FOR SAIE-Business or driving horse, sound and gentle. age and price right k. ", Dean, West Cornwall, Ct. Telephone dI8. FOR SALE-Seven-room house. corner Railroad and Bragg Streets, Canaan. Mrs, Frank McCarty.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-09
WANTED
wANTED-l5010 cords of lime kiln wood
 Address. Box 202, East Canaan, Conn,
MISCELLANEOUS

AR. PAfFES. uptttal Torrington. 'onn. will be Tt The .unted" hotel the first Mon day nuI Tuesday afternoons of eaeh month Ifuutbls to cail send postal. Consultation free ;. k. STARK. Nurse. Canaan Telephone F. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS opticlan win be at Mrs. NJ A. Halls. Falls Village, Jan. i5 1B CHICKENS; let me hatch your chickens this year in n Ctndee Mammoth hot water lnrnha- tor. Day oid chicks and matching eggs for sale. Get some early bullets and broilers. Book your orders now. Correspondence ina vited A. l.. Cooley. Cornwall. Conn.
  MADAM KtNLINE- Hair Dresser. Face anu Body Massage, Scalp Treatment. ShanpooinR. Sngeing. Hair work of every description Combings male up in all tho Beading styles. Will attend ladies at their residence 1T desired Moderate charges, Rooms at B l, 5hayer's Canaan. Conn
 KELSEY, the Plano Tuner. is at the Naples. for few days. Cali or phuue your orders, MISS FINNEGAN'S evening dancing class opens Thursday, January D. Those wshtng to join please be present, or communicate with Miss Finnegan early in the term.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1913-06-23

Mark Levy is sure the busy boy
these days At present the Dundee
Dixon Fourth of July contest is taxi
ing up most of his Time Since maxi
ing this match. Mark has been
swamped with letters from boxers and
their managers an over the country.
met Frank Calvin, the old six
day bicycle rider. last Thursday in
Los Angeles, and he asked me If they
had any hantams here who would
meet Charley Lodoux. the little
Fronchman with the big wallop. who
meets Eddie Campi tomorrow night at
McCarey's Vernon arena. | told him
that Promoter Levy would get some
good bantam TO meet him. II looks
Ike Bennie Chavez or Harry Dell Will
be selected to meet him here lt is
not generally known that little Le-
doux once knocked out the present
heavyweight champion of Europe.
George Carpenter. of Paris. but nev-
ertheless 1t is true. 1t was in 1909,
when Carpenter WAS feathcrweight
Another well known boxer who IS
anxious to show here is phil Cross
who now claims the wcterweight
championships Phil is a brother of
the famous Leach Cross, who boxes
Bud Anderson at Vernon on the glor-
ious Fourth Of July.
1t is rumorod that Battling Chico
and his manager. Earl Mohan, are on
the outs on account Of chico refusing
60 walk the narrow path.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1913-06-23
Jdbs and JOits by ScOtty

Jimmy Youngdeor. the famous In
dian manager and sportsman, who
has quite large stable of boxers.
thinks so woll of his middleweight.
Bert Fagan that he viii bet a thou
sand dollars that Fagan can beat any
man his weight. Now boys, don't
rush Fagan has the wallop. Young
deer is a full-blooded Indian and is
reputcd to be worth million. Lucky
boy
Johnny Arrogay, the Los Angeles
bantam, looks like a conner. This boy
boxed the scmi-final 10 the Dundee
white contest and impressed the wri-
ters with his classy boxing and | pre-
diet great future for him in the
ring He is being managed by Harry
Burns, secretary Of the Pacific A. c.
Harry Carter boxes Louis Reese in
the main bout at Venice, Friday night
of this week.
Johnnie Dundee offered to box
Johnnie Kilbane, winner take all. but
kilhane refused, giving as his reason
that he had several matches in the
east. Tom McCarey offered him a
date I'm August for a return match,
but Kilhane doesn't want any of Dun
dee His title will be safer boxing
old men like Jimmy Walsh, of BOs-
ton whom he meets In Cincinnati,
July 4th Fine champion. and they
say he is Irish llo la, la says Le-
doux
Albuquerque morning journal., 1913-06-23

Sioux city. June % Sioux city
Won both ends OF a twin bin here to-
day from Topeka, by a score of l6 To
10 and Il to G. Heavy hitting fea-
tarcd both games.
Score First game r. H. T..
Topeka . ...l4l 022 000-l0 10 !
Sioux city .OO0 pa fox-lG is 9
Batteries -Cochrcham. Forest Rey-
nolds and Huston Klein. Brown.
White and Vann
Summary Two base hit-Keney.
Smith, Clarke. Lee Butts. Three base
hit Davidson. Home run-Lee,
Burns C2). Double play smith TO
Burns struck out by Coehreham.
3 by Reynolds 3 10y White, l. Base
on balls-Off Klein. 3 off Brown. l.
off Coehreham. q off Forest /. off
Reynolds. off White. !. Umpire
segrist.
Score. Second game r. II. f..
Topeka Il. 100 005 o. t.
Sioux City ..... 304 0t3 XII "a o
Batteries-R Richardson, Foret and
Crist Young and Sanage.
Summary-Two base hit--McLarry.
Lee. Clark go. Burns. Smith. Home
run-Slnith. clark. Davidson. Double
play Young to Burns; Cooney to
/ Burns. struck out--By Richardson,
|2. by Young g. Base on halls--off
Richardson. 2 off Young 8. Umpire
-Segrist called at end of seventh
on account of darkness.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1913-06-23
DUNDEE HERE FOR
JULY FOUR BOUT
WITH DIXON
New York Fealherwelght Ac-
companiod by His Family
and Manager Scolty Mon
teIlh, Arrived Yesterday

Johnnie Dundee the Sew York
feaiherweight who BE- rival of
johnny Knhanc Tor the feathcrwcight
championship of the world. oocom-
panicl hy his wife and the famous
Dundee baby ana Manager scotty
Montoith arrived In Albuquerque
yesterday morning from Los An-
rolos. where last Tuesday night Dun
dee docislvcly beat Jack white OF
Chicago in tWcnty-round hattlo
Dundee after seeing his family
comfortably located In down town
hotel. accompanied Montcith for a
walk about town. with Mark Levy,
director OF tho Ncw McVico A. c..
acting as pilot The reception which
the little Italian received from his
numerous local admirers In the
realm OF fandom must have made his
heart glad for Dundee certainly was
givon cordial greeting ON every
hand. nut who couldn't make friends
with everybody whom they smile
like Dundee and Monteith do?
Dundee vii not train over four
or five days IN the gymnasium for
his coming hout" s1ld Manager Mon
teith ITO trained but -four days for
White. and only ten days for VOL
rnef. both these bouts being sched-
ulcd for twenty rounds. Therefore.
for tcn-round session with Tommy
for Johnnie, who right now is In
shape for twenty round go II called
upon tn travel that distance against
formidable opponent beginning to-
dly Dundee viii do ilght road work.
90 nccllmatc himself To this altitude,
and the fnus may rest assured that
if Dixon is the Fighter ne TX toutcd
thcr the Fourth of July match he
tween the two little fellows viii be
whirlwind affair worth travelling
hundreds of miles TO witness.
Dixon, Charley picrson and Bobby
Dihhons are due to arrive tonight
from Kansas city. and the present
week promises To- be one OF contin-
uous thrills for Albuquerque fans
since never before have two boys OF
such reputation In the boxing world
as Dixon and Dundee possess, been
in Albuquerque. Dixon is said "a
be % wonderful gymnasium performer
and great audience pleaser.
Director Lovy is already receiving
letters from an over the southwest
asking for seat reservations for th,
july fistic card, and the singel
CHAR company is sure 10 have all II
can da The next week handling ih,
ticket sales.
While nothing has been settled ~
as to the referee. rumor SAYS that d
Denver man. well known throughout
the country MS a boxing authority
probably viii be chosen TO act al
third man in the ring.
Albuquerque morning journal., 1913-06-23
NATIONAL LEAGUE


Cincinnati. June -. = Pittsburgh,
hv opportune hitting, won the sec
ond game of the series from Cinein-
natl today. to 4. Adams pitched
good ball with the exception of the
second inning. when Cincinnati made
five hits and four runs. Ames weak
ened in the eighth and Brown was
called upon to relieve him. Pitts
bureh scored its first run on a base
on balls to Byrne. and singles by
carey and Wagner. They scored the
second on base on 0alls to Cole
man and a two base hit by Carey. The
other three runs were scored on sim
giles by Adams. Byrne. Carey and
Miller and a base on balls to Wagner.
Cincinnati made its runs in the see
ond inning. when Dodge. Groh and
King doubled. Deyore singled and
Rescher tripled.
Score. r. II. e.
pittsburgh 10 oOO os0-5 . /
Cincinnati -. 040 GOO 000-4 II ]
Batteries. Adams and Colemani
Ames. Brown and King.
Summary. Two base hit-Carey
Dodge. Groh. King. Three-base hit
-Bescher. Tinker. Double play
Miller to Wagner to Miller Base on
balls-Off Adams, l off Ames. B;
off Brown. /. Struck out-By Adams.
8: fy Ames. 3. Umpires-O'Day and
Emsle.