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Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
Where the Laugh Comes In
"I've n sver loved girl but you"
 Such was the young mans s exclamation "If that" the maiden said. "is true,
 You go and get reputation"

You go and get reputation.
 -Woman's World. II see the government wants the new bills to look valuable. In short they want design in keeping"
 "I would suggest dressed turkey in center with border of lamb chops" Kansas City Journal.
 He (during number)-"I don't care much for this solo,"
 She-"Solo? Can't you see that there are two ladies singing?"
 He-fYes, but one hash t.any voice. Exchange.
 Here IS theorist who says that hens think like human beings"
 II don't know about that, but I do know some human beings who cackle like hens. ."-Baltimor American. Dearest, 1 told your father I meant to prove my love for you not by words, but by deeds" What did he say George?" 'He asked me if they were title deeds" Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population 1f 2,171, (census of 1910) Two railroals.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfeld 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. Neyer-failing water supply and the best water in the state.
 Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries. FraternaI and benefit societies. Brass band.
 Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

Ex-King Manuel, of Portugal, who lost his job because of his infatuation for the actress. Gaby Deslys, is said to be coming to America, where Gaby is gabbing in vaudeville; and the tony gossips insist that he is coming to renew his friendship for her. He may learn that king without a kingdom is an en- tirely different proposition from king on throne. and Gaby may give him the glassy stare.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

James P. Woodruff, of Litchfield, the present building and loan commissioner. associate editor of the Inquirer, and brother of the redoubtable George O., has been appointed judge of the Litch- field county court of common pleas. If his judicial opinions are as good as his editorial opinions we'll never plead guilty of contempt of court before that bar
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

The combination of drunken man and loaded shotgun is bad one. This fact had additional proof in Mil lerton, last week, when William Melius entered barroom with gun, and with the remark that he could shoot the hat from the head of Edward Wolff, one of the barroom sitters, without harming the wearer. raised the gun, fired both barrels and blew the top of Wolff's head off, killing him instantly.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
A HAIRLESS ADVANTAGE.

Members of the Bald Head Club of America will agree with this gentleman from Atlantic City, who writes to the New York Sun, over the signature, Polished Dome" the following result of his calculations to prove that hair lost is time saved:
 "A bald head may not be quite as ornamental as some, but it has it's ad- yantages. For example, it takes me
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

The progressive element in Lakeville and Millerton are coming out strong for concrete sidewalks ( in those villages. The go-ahead spirit IS making progress. All that is necessary, in those places as well as elsewhere, is for the citizens to get together and pull together, and the concrete sidewalks have got to come.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

The storm of Monday after noon-a composite performance in which thun- der, lightning, hail, rain and wind col laborated- one of the unusual man. ifestations of this unusual season. For tunately, the big blow did no material damage here, though it made itself par ticularly obnoxious in Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

The splendid response made by the people of Canaan to the appeal for dona- tions for the relief of the flood sufferers, is a matter for sincere local pride, It revealed that universal sympathy for humanity in distress, that proves the whole world kin.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

Get Together. Pull Together. Hon. J. Adam Bede, at the recent Business Mems banquet in Rockville, said "Get together. Unless you do you will arrive nowhere" It's plain that Hon. J. Adam Bede keeps his eye on this column in The News.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

Says the Hartford Times "The Cour- ant Corbin aligning themselves with the democratic platform and sending mes sages to the governor that they are with him, are signs of the millennium in politics. And yet there's smile on the face of Chairman Roraback.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

three minutes less to comb my hair than it would a man with a heavy shock. Now. three minutes. by itself, may not be such terrible amount of time; but three minutes day amounts to eighteen hours and quarter year, or two full working days So I figure that, bald headed, I get practically two days more out of every year than does my friend who is thickly thatched.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

"These opera glasses were given to me a year ago." she said sweetly.
 "Aren't they beautiful?" he replied.
 "Yes," she answered, "but I discov. cred this afternoon that they're begin ming to rust from lack of use."
 Whereupon he tumbled to himself, and invited her to go to the theater.-- Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

Julian Hawthorne says it isn't such an awful experience to be in prison. Julian is, perforce, developing a super fine brand of optimism. Some of the victims who were duped by his alluring letters in regard to the value of his min- ing stock, will wish him joy of bis philosophy.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
THURSDAY. APRIL 8. 1913

There are two faults in converse tion which appear very different, yet arise from the same root, and are equally blamable; mean an i'm patience to interrupt others and the uneasiness of being interrupted our selves. Swift.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
GODS BLESSEDNESS.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

The noblest thing our hearts possess, Is the gift of Gods blessedness, That falls like balm so soft, so sweet, Making our earthly lives complete, It comforts every aching breast,
 Bestowing peace and joy and rest. In shine or shade this love divine, With comfort fills your life and mine.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the officeof publication and at Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan Post Office, East Canaan.
 D. Fl. 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., 1913-04-03

It will be we'll for all good citizens t bear in mind that Cleanup Day" il Canaan is scheduled for Saturday April 19.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
"Is Jenks A confirmed pessimist ?r


 "Yes i; he will never try to talk over a telephone because he says that the one of the 9,000,000 ln the United States which would be of service to him is sure to be in use. Buffalo Express. s-
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
WANTED

wANTED-i 900 cords of lime kiln wood
 Address, Box 202, East Canaan, Conn. WANTED-Work for two heavy teams l.. &. Judd, at the Garfield Stables. WANTED 50 cords seasoned hard wood ct once. The Canaan Lumber Co. wANTED-competent help for general house work. Good wages to the right party. Mrs. J. Fl. Roraback, Canaan. WANTED-A cook and second girl. Small family, good wages. Address, Mrs. A. B. Hall, Lakeyille, Conn. WANTED-A cook at The Bartram for the summer. All white help. Address Miss B. NJ. Fay. sharon, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub fisher promptly of aHy failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

Our own favored region might have thought itself badly used by the elements last week, had it not been for the inf nitely worse situation in Ohio.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the sagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- Held County and Southern Berkshire.
 It has competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the local dnings each week, and goes into the homes and is perused by the entire families of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

AUTOMOBILE FOR sALE-"MaxwclIs Run about, f0i0 1S horse power, nicely painted, in good running order magneto with new polnta. have purchased larger car wnl sell cheap Easy to operate and at small expense. II. c. Eggleston, Lime Rock. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

FOR SALE-Ten single harnesses in good con- dition. Single carriages and buRRes. surrcya and buckboards In good order | want Co TO. place them with now goods Win sell at d very low figure. Briggs Livery Stable.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

By vote of 150 to 74-a proportion of to 1.-the woman suffrage amend ment bill was rejected in the House of Representatives, in Hartford, yesterday. But what becomes of the party platform pledges?
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

NECKwEAR SALE--saturday of this week, April 5, Mrs. Jean Willis. of New York, will have sale of pretty neckwear, hair ornas ments and corsage flowers nt the rooms of Miss Margaret Collins. the mlllmcr. These are all models of the latest novelties and the prices are very moderate. The ladies of Canaan and vicinity should see them.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

Ut is not good for man to be alone -F. A. Baker.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

FOR SALE-Peyron place near Lal0cville, 6S acres, beautiful location not far from Hotch- kiss School, JustNthe place Co raise poultry and vegetables and have homo market near by. House and barn fair condition. Land and location considered is worth What the place can be bought for. Inquire of Geo. W. Hall.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

EaGS-Ducks: Mammoth Pelins, Indian Run. ners Geese Toulouse African c. II. Pease, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

Of J.. Pierpont Morgan, the Water
 bury American says: "He had master mind and he played the game not always scrupulously, by any means, but accord ing to the rules. There will never be another J. P. Morgan in American finance because the same opportunities of a like period of most marvellous de- velopment will never be repeated. After
 all. the most interesting thing about him would be to know whether Mr. Morgan, dying, found life worth while. That secret goes to the grave with him. D
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 25 Gents
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-old newspapers In packages 95 for scents, 70 for 10 cents. The Canaan Printing Go.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

FOR SALE-Phelps place near Salisbury Center, 20 acres Good house and barn. some fruit timber and woodland Wil cut 90 tons of hay A very desirable farm. Will be sold cheap on easy terms. Inquire of Geo. w. Han.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

A New York man writes a letter to the New York Times, claiming that men are naturally better looking than women. He writes: Deprive woman of her curling irons. cosmetics, corsets, and high heels and in nine cases out of ten she becomes plain visaged, sacky in shape and stodgy in department. would also call attention to the number of handsome, distinguished.lo looking, bald headed men in the world, but could anything be more appalling than bald headed woman? Why is it?"
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
WRITE A LETTER AsouTIT

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., 1913-04-03

The fact that trains are consistently late, these days, is accounted for by the editor of the New Haven Union, on the theory that "it takes so much time at all the stations for the hobble-skirted women to get on board" The idea
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

FOR SALE-Iight Brahmn eggs for matching, $L00 per fifteen Silver SpanRlcd HamburRa $l 50 per fifteen. Mrs. Ernest Wilms Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

FOR SALE Stock and horse hay at barn, in any quantity--40 acres wood and timber
 standing. A. E. Benton, Canaan Conn, R. F D.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

FOR SALE-i6 room house, modern conven. fences. line view, acres. Another 12 rooms with acres, less money. Both in Canaan. Another attractive bargain at East CapRau, not Tar from station. Dr. c. l.. Hurd, Real Estate Lakeville, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

FOR SALE--Farm, 45 acres, 7-room house and barn. good condition. Lime kiln on place paying royalty. Two miles north of Canaan. Inquire David Curtis, K Y. D No. |. Teies phone ii9-2.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

TO RENT-Several places in Canaan, Salisbury and Lakeville Inquire Of c. w. Hall, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
What the Other Fellows Say,

Cyclone cellars for Nebraska Water tight compartments for Ohio. .-Pittsfeld Eonla
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

FOR SALE-The Frank M Garrahan place near Mill River, Mass, miles from Ashley Falls station. 1b0 acres, equally divided. Good house and barns, fruit orchards. Cuts go tons of hay. Can be bought at a bargain, Enquire of c w. Hall Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

The Leader can utter hearty "Amen" to the following from the "New London: !: ''If the state or Connecticut cannot afford to pay the fare of its lawmakers it had better try to get along on the laws that are now in force and not take up the highwayman's ole-"-Rockville Leader
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

cords seasoned hard wood ct once
 The Canaan I,umbQr Co
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

FOR SALE-Two-seated surrey, practically new, also lumber box wagon. c. E, Badgley, Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03
MISCELLANEOUS
pAsTURAcE to rent c. H.. poase, Canaan.

AR. EATEN, optlcan ,f Torrington, fonn.
 will be at ''The ganaed" hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons of each month If unable to call send postal. Consultation free
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

FOR SALE Horse for sale Black cob. 1b9z hands high, combination saddle and driving horse. fearless of automobiles. Frank Stall, Ashley Falls, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1913-04-03

ANNOUNCEMENT Finnegan will teach the "One-Step" tonight at the meeting Of tho dancing class
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21
STURM & WILSON

There Is n Re1all Store in nearly every town
and city in the United States, Canada and
Great Britain. There is a different Rexall
Remedy for nearly every ordinary human ill
each especially designed for the particular III
for which il is recommended.
The Recall Storos are Americas Greatest
Drug Stores
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21
FREE-WILl
Offering is to Take Place This
Evening for DIR. Wharton
and Mr.. Bush.

Dr. Wharton preached yesterday
afternoon at the First Baptist Church
on Enemies of the Home" In the
evening at the First Methodist Church
he preached powerful sermon on
The Prodigars Return. Mr. Bush
sang The Ninety and Nine There
was large attendance and great in
terest was shown at both services.
Today at 2:So p. m. he preached on
Our Home in Heaven; Shall We
Known Each Other There?' There
will be services in the Methodist Epis-
copal Church at 1880 o'clock this
evening.
Envelopes have been distributed
and an opportunity will be given this
evening for free will Offering for
DR.. Wharton and Mr.. Bush.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21

tently until 1880, when it becama
a regular subject; and in 1882
French had so grown in favor that
permission was given to substitute
IT for freshman and sophomore He
brew Although William and Mary
College established a professorship
Of modern languages in 1779-SO.
Amherst, according to Dr.. Hand
schin; was the first institution in
America to introduce thorough
going modern language course.
French as a high school subject
grew rapidly after 1850. In 1sS6-Sf
eleven per cent of the students in
the public high schools studied the
language. The latest figures cited
by DR.. Hanrschin show that over a
hundred Thousand students in pub
lie and private high schools are now
taking it. French is little taught in
the elementary schools, except
where there is large French popu-
latlon, as in Louisiana.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21

Lucas was appointed United Senator
by Governor a. Wills Wilson, in
conformity with the provision OF the
federal constitution, where no cleo
tion by the legislature has been ef-
fected.
The legislature reassembled in
special session the following April,
by call OF the governor. and al
though prohibited by the funda-
mental law from entering upon the
business Of electing a senator, it
proceeded to do 50, aud elected Hon.
G. ]. Faulkner. A contest over the
seat resulted in Judge Faulkner's
favor"
When the legislature of Pennsyl-
yania several years after the time
referred to by Judge Atkinson did
mot elect senator, the governor of
that state appointed Matthew $.
Quay United States Senator. The
Senate in his case held that the leg
stature having fatled to elect, the
governor had no power to appoint.
There may be ruling Of the Senate
in reference to the inability of the
legislature in special session
to legally elect, but the Tel
egram has failed to find it, ex-
cept in so far as Judge Atkinson
stated that the legislature in a spe-
cial session was prohibited by the
fundamental law from entering up
on the business Of electin ga United
States senator.
Ut is well settied~tha the govern
on the business Of electing United
lature has failed to elect, however.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21
should Think Hard,

AZ sensible editorial appears in the
New York Press as follows:
while we were sitting in judg-
ment upon Mexico, national chaos,
some of US may have overlooked a
local chaos at home, or course it is
to be accepted without question that
West Virglnians are competent to
right Their own wrongs. The situa-
tion is not to be compared exactly
with Mexico, OF whose ability to re-
establish the supremacy OF law and
the normal functions OF free govern
dnent there is grave doubt. To deal
only with the essentials Of the sit
nation, West yirginians are of a
stock which has, spread self-govern-
ment over the world, whilethe Mex
leans, with their large admixture of
inferior blood, are people of no
active national spirit and to whom
a revolution has seemed to be the
breath Of life. But the time mas
come for the responsible people of
West Virginia to think hard. They
have, had martial law for months IN
an important region not far from
their own state capitol Pitched
battles have been fought on a small
scale; many men have been shot
down, numbers of prisoners have
been taken, public peace has been a
jest. Labor has dropped the p:ck
and taken up the rifle to ayeage
what labor considers deep-seated
wrongs. Ten companies of militia
are on duty and the military court,
according to dispatches, has $50
men awaiting trial"
The Press impresses readers of
The editorial with the alarming fact
that the miners have laid down the
pick and picked up the rife. An
other fact that is startling is that
pitched battles have been fought.
Still another matter of grave con-
scern is the advent of arson, some
dastardly enough to attempt the ere
nation Of militia officers and their
families.
Indeed, it certainly is high time
for the people of this state to do
aard thinking. There should be no
delay in the enactment of necessary
legislation and it should be of sucn
q character as to carry fairness ana
Justice to all involved.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21
Early Teaching Of French

p d
Credit is given to Catholic mis-
Isioharies for the FIRST teach ng OF
French in America in bulletin on
modern languages Just issued by the
Uaited States Bureau of Education
DR.. Handschin, author OF the bulle-
tin, shows that even before the Eng
fish settlements were fairly started,
the Jesuits were bringing their
language and civilization into the
valleys of the st. Lawrence and the
Mississippi rivers. In Louisiana
French was first taught by the
Ursuline nuns, who came from
Rouen, France, in 1927. In their
convent school they anticipated the
demands of present day language
teachers by insisting that instruction
both in French and English be not
only "intheory, but in practice, the
pupils being required to converse
daily in both languages"
French was favorite subject in
the private schools of Colonial
days and later. Thomas Jefferson
studied French in the school Of a
certain Mr.. Douglass. In Franklin's
Academy of Philadelphia" it was
taught as private outside study UNI
til 1854, when a professor Of French
and German was appointed. In
1890 THE Boarding School lin
Bethlehem, Pa for the Education
Of Young Misses" offered instruction
in French, stating that "a lady, well
versed in this language, has arrived
from Europe with the intention to
give lessons in the same" An extra
charge of five Spanish dollars per
annum" was made for French.
In New England the early acad-
emies also taught French, frequently
as an incidental study with special
fee attached. The numerous Ohio
seminaries of the first half of the
nineteenth century, especially those
for girls. taught it as an optional
study, ca par with music and
/ drawing.
1t was some time before french
proved its right to place in the col
lege curriculum. In 1888 the Har-
ward authorities gave permission to
native Frenchman named Long
loisserie, to teach the language to
such students as desired it, but this
| privilege was revoked shortly after
wards because of the dangerous
opinions" of the teacher. The sub
ject continued to be taught fntermit-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21

Woodrow Wilson is talking much
these days about honest business
and honest business men having
nothing to fear SO far as his policies
are concerned. The best assurance
he could give would be 10 acquaint
the people with his policies. In gen
eral he must have them outlined
now. Why not give the outline to
the public?
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21
EIection 81 a Senator.

The Impression is abroad in this
state that United States senator
can not be elected at special ses-
sions of the legislature In this
connection it is interesting to note
that that very thing has been done.
in his sketch of Daniel B. Lucas in
his book known as Prominent Men
of West Virginia" Judge George
Wesley Atkinson says:
"on the fifth of March, 1887, MT
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21

West yirgi1ias highest mountain
is located in Pendleton county and
is known as Spruce Knob. It's alti-
tude, according to the United States
Geological Survey, is 1850 feet.
The lowest. point. in the state is on
the Potomac river-24O feet above
sea level. 'rhe average elevation OF
the state is about 800 feet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21

There will be aR awful killiag, "
If the special grand jury at Charles
ton sticks the probe deep into the
legislatures senatorial scandal two
years ago. The probers viii find a
very fertile field, in which to work.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21

In many instances no sooner shown
than sold, and the good result is that
each day has its own showing of the
newest conceits of the best American
expert tailors.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-02-21
An Evening Echo.

NO liberal man would lmpute a
charge Of unsteadiness to another
for having changed his opinion
CICERO.