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Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
Where the Laugh Comes In

Twas the mouth after Christmas,
 And Santa had Ait Game there tidings for father
 Which read "Please remit ]" R. l.. F. in Life.
 Money takes wing if it's used to build flying acknowledgements.
 Perhaps two can live as cheuply as one, but love generally starves to death that way.-New York Times.
 You don't seem to be troubled by rheumatism any more"
 Nope I'm cured"
 Bee stings?"
 Nope, auto horn. "-Houston Post.
 A man never quite realizes how much furniture he owns until he tries to walk rapidly through his rooms in the dark. Puck.
 Heck-"Were you ever injured in a runaway ?"
 Peck-"Yes, I eloped with the woman who is now my wife. ."-Boston Tran script.
 "He's made a success of ever ything he's touched"
 "All except me. I'm worse off than 1 was when he borrowed that ten. "- Detroit Free Press.
 Hostess-I hope you'll dance tonight, Mir. Sniggle."
 MT. Sniggle-"Oh, rathah I hope you won't think l came merely for pleasah P'-London Opinion.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
A Modern ohristian's PraYer.

o Lord, l come to thee in prayer once
 more But pardon that do not kneel before Thy gracious presence-for my knees
 are sore With too much walking. In my chair
 instead I'll sita ease and humbly bow my head. I've lahored in thy vineyard, thou dost I've sold ten tickets to the minstrel
 show. I've called on fifteen strangers in our
 town Their contributions to onr church put
 down. I've baked a pot of beans for wednes.
 days tea An "old-time supper" it is going to be. I've dressed three dolls for our annual
 fair And made a cake which we will raffie
 there. Now, with thy boundless wisdom so
 sublime, Thou knowest that these duties all take
 time. have no time to fight my spirits foes l have n0 time to mend my husbands
 clothes; My children roam the streets from morn
 tlll night have no time to teach them to do right. But thou, o Lord, consider all my cares, And count them righteousness, and heed
 my prayers. Bless the bean supper and the minstrel
 show, And put it in the hearts of all to go. Induce all visitors to patronize The men who in our programs advertise, Because I've chased those merchants till
 they hid Whene'er they saw me coming-yes,
 they did. Increase the contributions to our fair. And bless the people who assemble there; Bless thou the grabbing and the gypsy
 tent, The flower table and all the cake that's
 sent; May our whist club be to thy service
 blest The dancing party gayer than the rest. And when thou hast bestowed these
 blessings-then We pray that you will bless our souls.
 Amen. Caroline A. Weller, in the Santa
 Cruz Sentinel.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
A New York House.

The residence of Henry Clay Prick on Fifth avenue IS estimated to cost S, ,OOO,- 900, in addition to B., 400. 900 paid for the land. Even these figures do not place the structure in the forefront of what may be called our palaces. The Clark residence exceeded it in cost, and those of Schwab and Carnegie and one of the Vanderbilt houses rival it. We are ap preaching a time when no man of mod crate wealth will essay a new private residence in Manhattan.
 The bureau of buildings for the borough reports that during the past year only 757 plans for new buildings were filed with the departments. But the structures of 1912 were estimated to cost Sl16,325, ,135. Thus the buildings of Manhattan were designed to cost more than $153, 600 each.
 This explains why even millionaiees are betaking themselves to apartments Something more than the servant pro- blem and convenience of housekeeping Is at issue. Yet the essential ideals of home are kept alight Ill the apartment as in the private residence. And there are always che suburbs for cottage build ings.-New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
THAT LOVING CUP.

Modesty must stand aside at times, to make way for gratitude and apprecia- tion. The recipient of the beautiful loving-cu so gracefully presented at the banquet, by Rev. MT. Gillette, on be- half of the Canaan Business Mems As sociation and Canaan Hose Company No. 1, has no sense of deserving so splendid recognition. Such service as he may have given for the community welfare-which was generously magnl- fled by the eloquent presenter-has been the service of cooperation with the pro- gressive gentlemen whose public spirit has made possible the achievements of the last two years. and of whom MT. Gillette himself is a type. While his gratitude is profound, and his apprecla- tion sincere, he would assure. the gener- ous donors that it needed no loving cup to keep alive his interest aud his pride in the Business Mems AssOclatiOn and in the Hose Company ; yet he frankly confesses to an emotion he cannot de- scribe. in contemplating the friendly sentiment that prompted the giving, and the inscription that adorns the beautiful gift:
 "Presented to John Rodemeyer by the Canaan Business Mems Association and Canaan Hose Company, No. |, January 16, 1913, in Recognition of his Disinter- eSted Service for the Welfare of the Community. Get Together. Pull To gether.'"
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
What he Had.

He was an artist, and the humdrum m life ill the butchers shop vexeG his noble spirit. Somehow, selling scrag of nut ton and the best end of the neck was not appreciated by his artistic tempera- ment, and so he went to Loudon, where talent is recognized and paid for-some- times.
 For time he wrote glowing letters home, describing his progress and sue cess. Then there came silence. Success" reflected his sorrowing parents, ''has been too much for him He has forgotten us. Alas, alas P ,
 But h hadn't, for, one evening, just as his father was sitting down to supper and preparing to enjoy his humble chop, small boy brought 8 note.
 Dear Dad, ." it read, "please meet me by the old bridge at midnight. and bring with you shirt, a waist3oat and a jacket. I have hat. John. ."-London Mail.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

CrocuSes in Hartford, dandelions in Hampden, peach blooms in Wallingford, robins in Norfolk. .-Ansonia Sentinel.
 It really looks as if the backbone of autumn hasn't been thoroughly broken as yet. Here ill Canaan, within few days, the assortment of offerings brought dandelions. Christmas arbutus, lively January butterfly and a report from John Hoag that the bluebirds were merrily singing in the treetops at his place yesterday morning.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
War and Perfume.

An interesting letter was received tn day by the Liverpool firm of Messrs. Stolterfoht, Sons & Co.. from their Con- stantinople correspondents referring primarily to the effect of the war on the market for altar of roses. In the course Of the letter it is stated: "In order to compensate the advantage in number of the Turkish army, all men from IF to 60 were enrolled by the Bulgarian gov erument. Horses and other animals that were suitable for war purposes were requisihOned. Owing to the lack of hands, the rose plantations could not be attended to us k necessary Tn the fall of the season, and it is evident that the rose trees will be apt to suffer from many causes and also that they will bear q smaller number of flowers than usual.- London Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
Difference in Location.

John Drew, the actor, at the age of 50 looks no more than 35. Complim snted on this fact, MT. Drew said
 II try to keep my hair on and my stomach off-that is the true secret of perennial youth"
 Then he told one of his famous stories illustrative of the horrors of corpulence.
 "A fat man." he said, "could not help laughing one day at the ludicrous ap- pearance of a very bowlegged chap-one of those arch-looking chaps you know
 Though total stranger to him the fat man slapped the bowlegged chap on the back and said:
 "'By jlngo, brother, you look as if you'd been ridiu' a barrel
 "The bowlegged man smiled and poked his forefnger deep into the fat mans soft, loose stomach.
 "'And you look as if you'd been swallowin' one, he said. Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
Letters From the People
Wait a Minute.

To the Editor of The News:
 have no criticism to make of the man. her in which the Business Mems ban quet was handled. It certainly was the greatest success of them all. But would like to suggest that ill future, when a National Air like America" is being sung. the crowd should remain until it is finished instead of bustling out of the dining room while it It being sung. Such a scramble is neither courte- ous to the singers nor hardly respectful to the spirit of the song. X. Y. z.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

The political newspapers of athe state are simplifying an arduous task that confronts Governor Baldwin, by revis. ing the judiciary for him filling the vacancy caused by the death of Chief Justice Hall, promoting superior court jndges to the supreme bench and elevat- ing various we'll known practitioners to the superior court bench. And the as signments are made in all confidence, and without reference to the possibility that they may not stay put.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
NORTH CANAAN HAS-

X population 1f 2171, (census of 1910) Two railroaUs.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-todate 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. Fraterna al and benefit societies Brass band
 Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
JUDGES ANDTHEA LIMIT,

Referring to the death of Chief Justice Hall, and the age limit fixed by Connec- ticut law, the Providence Bulletin says 'If he had lived he would have retired from the bench at the age of 70. as re quired by Connecticut law, on the 20th of next month. Such limitation seems of doubtful value in view of the intel lectual vigor of Judge Hall and his inn mediate predecessor"
 His immediate predecessor" Cover nor Baldwin, is now Tn his 74th year, and surely nobody who saw and heard him at the Canaan Business Mems ban quet, last Thursday night, would for a moment countenance sugge estion that his remarkable intellectual powers are in any sense impaired, or that he is not, in every way, as fit as he ever was for high judicial position and duty. With respect to the law retiring judges from the bench at the age of 70, as having outllved their usefulness, there is gen. eral sentiment among thoroughly con- petent observers, that, in the language of Dickens, "the law is a ass," and that the Connecticut judiciary has repeatedly suffered as @ result of it.
 We are constrained, in this connection to refer again to the case of our late lamented fellow townsman, Judge M T. Granger, who was retired from the supreme court bench at the age of 70, some years ago. Replying to 8 friends inquiry, shortly after hls retirement, Judge Granger said II feel that I am fully as competent, mentally, as I ever was in my life, but the law says I am an old foolp'
 Yet Judge Granger was elected con- gressman from this district after his re- tirement, and served useful term in the National House, subsequently, acting as state referee up to the time of his death. Inview of this instance ,and many others of the same kind, not the least of which is that of Judge Baldwin who since his retirement has been twice elected Governor of the State, promi- nently mentioned for and actually placed in nomination for the Presidency of the United States, in a national convention, and is even now considered not only an available but possible choice of the President, elect for cabinet portfolio-it is not difficult to find oneself in hearty accord with the Providence Bulletins opinion that the Connecticut law of hrls&ti0n ''seems of doubtful value.''
 The farewell speeches of the 'lame durls'' ia EVaShiuUton arc rafarrad +O
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
THURSDAY. JANUARY 23, 1918

It is only by delicate CO operation of the parent in the daily life of the child that the best in the natures of both child and parent may be brought forth. Upon it depends the bond of sympathy which results ill true com panionship of parent and child, rather than the unsympathetic relationship of master and ervant.-Craftsman
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

Joe Hollister, in the Pittsfeld Eagle, says that Canaan has 8 fine civic splrit," but he argues that Canaan fought to go the full figure in progressivism and move over into Berk shire county" It's good play, undoubtedly, but it happens to be Berkshire's move.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

Comptroller Dunn and President Mellen have thus far failed to get to- gether on the legislative mileage matter; and the outlook for deadhead transporta- tion for statesmen is dubious. In the meantime it's long way from Hartford to some places, and the walking can t be expected to continue good, much longer
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

To take no steps back ward is good; to take steps forward is better. Few things in this world stand still; it is almost inn possible. Winch way are you going2 Which way is your city or village going2 Remember, it is either backward or for ward in every instance. Let us guaran- tee no steps backward and at least help in the aggressive movement.-Amenia Times
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

Something has got to beDdone to pro- tect the jails from invasion. Last week a fellow named Bailey broke' into the jail in Pittstield, and Sunday morning one Walter Eagan burglariously enter ed the jail ill Manchester. It may be necessary to enlist the services of the Boy Scouts in defence of those vulnera- ble strongholds.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

Representative Magee. of WatertOwn, hit the bull in the eye when he said, during the preliminary sputtering match, that "the state doesn't care who is on the committees. and who is not on them" The state simply wants to see some legislative business done-and the quicker it's done and over with, the better.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

There will be no inaugural ball in Washington this year. However, the season cannot be said to be entirely de- void of social functions of celebrity, since the annual banquet of the Canaan Busi- ness Mems Association eventuated as usual, and was bigger thing than ever.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

The Journal Courler's paragrapher aptly observes: "A fairer distribution of wealth was undertaken by some practical socialists who broke into So- cialist Robert Hunters home just out side of Stamford and walked away with his silverware and portable valuables. I"
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

The oldest inhabitant is still digging diligently down Into the' depths of his memory, in search of another January with an April breath.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
MY GUIDE.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

I know not what the future
 May hold in store for me; Or whether joy or sorrow
 My portion is to be. But if faith never falters,
 If 1 stand firm and true, have the bles' assurance
 That>Fll pass safely through. Whatever may befall mo
 Pll fully trust my Guide And lean on him completely,
 Whatever may betide.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are sale at the oficeof publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office, East Canaan.
 D. H. OakeS' Store, Lakeville, Post Office, Falls Village,
 George T. Johnsous Store, Norfolk, Scutt & Rood, Ashley Falls. A. L. Dickinson. Salisbury.
 J. W. Morgan, Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

'I suppose no two persons received more gift loving cups, within the past week, than Helen Gould and 1.-The Postmaster.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

When in doubt, root for your own town. When not ill doubt, root just the same.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The N Aws 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 Be~kshtre.
 It has competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the local doings each week. and goes into the homes and is perused by the entire families of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub 1 1 sher promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

Thank Heaven, We can still do that {! Sign i'll downtown garage. Air free if you put it i'll yourself Buffalo News.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

Get Together. Pull Together. That's the way to raise funds for loving cups.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
MISCELLANEOUS

AR PArr5N. updeian Of Torringlou, onn. will toe at "fhe .anaeid" hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons of each month lt unablH tp cal seBl postal. Cancellation irce ----=---=-==--=-- E R. STARK. Nurse. Canaan Tnlnphuur lb,a CHIC KI.NS: let uIs hatch your chickens this ytar in u Cau3te Mammoth hot water ncuta- tuI. Day old chicks and matching eggs for sale Get some early outlets and hroiers. Book your orders now. Correspond nCe in- yited. A. r. Cooley Cornwall, Conn.
 MISS FlNNEGAN'S Evening Dancing Glass, Every Thursday evening at Town Hall.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
WRITE A LETTER AsoUTlIT

Communications on subjects of general inter- est to The News readers are invited, but no attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23

The farewell speeches of the ''lame ducks" ia Washington are referred to as swan songs" A lame duck that sings a swah song is new development Ill poultry culture.
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimun Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-An Essex Model Incubator and Brooder. Nearly new. Capacity l20 eggs, cost S25. Will sell for S12. Mrs s. C. Beck ley, Canaan, Conn. FOR SALE-Seven-room house. corner Railroad and Bragg Streets, Canaan. Mrs Frank McCarty
Connecticut western news., 1913-01-23
WANTED

WANTED-i5,0O0 cords of lime kiln wood.
 Address, Box 202, East Canaan, Conn. WANrED-Nuungm man to work in general store. One having experience preferred,
 Address, store, Care Conn. Western News.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-10-23
To SPEND MILLIONS
FORCOUNTRY ROADS
Construction Work in 1914
to be Increased by 500
Miles Over 1913.
MANY COUNTY REQUESTS
Sums Totalling $1,550,000
for State Aid Are Made to
the Counties.

Over $4 ,000,0O0 worth of new roads,
representing about 400 miles of high
ways, will be lbuilt in Wisconsin
in 1914, according to the state
highway commission, which has
announced appropriations to be made
to counties of the state for highway
purposes. This is an increase of 500
miles over the amount of road work
done during the present season, in
which over Sc, 100000 was spent.
The state will distribute among the
counties about 81 100000. Requests
totaling over ST, $4,000 for state aid
have come in, butt state will fall
short by $35O,000. This amount will
be made up by the counties so that
over 81, 100000 will be spent in 1914.
OOver 1,4O0 separate pieces of road
work we're completed in 1918. Tue
total miles ofssroads built for the sea-
son is 900 miles.
Sauk and some of the nearby coun-
ties will receive the following amounts
as state aid:
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-10-23
NAME DELEGATES
To STATE MEET
Wisconsin, Federation of
Women's Clubs to Con-
vene at Sheboygan.
LEADERS ON THE PROGRAM
Report of the Regular
Meeting of Local Club
HeldIThursday Afternoon.

AT the home of Mrs. George 7.
Thuerer Thursday the Twentieth
Century club selected Mrs. A. r..
Relnking and Mrs. George w.
Brunschweiler as the delegates to rep
resent the club at the Wisconsin State
Federation of Women's Clubs, which
will hold its seventeenth annual con-
vention at Sheboygan, October, 1924
inclusive. The alternates are Mrs. E.
H. Groth and Mrs. M. d. Hill.
The program at the state meeting
will prove interesting and instructive.
the subjects being presented by very
able speakers.
Miss Belle Woodson, who spent the
past summer in Rome taking the
Montessori lectures will explain the
merits of this method and show tt e
didactic material now manufactured
in America. Mrs. George Cook of
Elgin will speak on the sume subject
from mothers viewpoint. Prof.
Wilson S. Nsylor of Law renee college
will bring "The Message of George
Frederick Watts" to art lovers. Prof.
Naylor brings his message direct from
Paris where he has spent the past
summer.
DR.. William S. Sa1ler of Chicago,
who is so well known through the
middle west will deliver one of his
popular lectures.
National affairs will be come more
interesting after hearing Emily Mon
tague Bishop, New York, author and
lecturer, give her original "Scenes
from the Senate"
Fairgrounds and Recreational Ac-.
tivities" will be brought before the
convention by Charles Frederick We'll
ler, secretary of the Playground
Association of Americs.
The national and international
congresses held recently will send re-
ports and biennial plans will be dis
cussed by Mrs. Minnie Starr Granger,
past president of she Illinois state fed
Grafton.
At the meeting of the Twentieth
Century club Thursday the regular
program was carried out. The first
was the federation feature, "Wiscon-
sin Eugenics law" which was pre-
sented by Mrs. Lucy Newell Case and
followed by discus sion.
The second was the lesson in house.
hold management, operating expen-
ses as to rent and food, given by Miss
Cora Astle.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-10-23
TIE Madison
Police C6ief
Met Them

They were gay and festive damsels
but they made goo-goos rather iDjudi-
ciously.
When Pastor Frederick got on the
train at Wilton Sunday afternoon on
his way to his Glendale service they
tried to fiirt with him. The pastor has
not been married long enough to dirt
and was unresponsive. But he learned
the signals at college and Knows the
game.
Therefore he watched the two girls
awhile, finally reaching the concIu-
sion that watching was the thing they
most needed. He learned from the
conductor they got on the train at
Sparta and had tickets for Madison.
When he got to Kendall he sent a
dispatch to the Madison police chief.
1t may be the girls were able to give
satisfactory account of themselves on
arriving at Madison, but they were
undoubtedly surprised at the person
mel of the reception committee.
Moral: Don't f1irt with preachers
and sidetrack reliable persons4-Ken-
dali keystone.