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Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
THE STAFF DANGER.

Senator Purcell's bill providing that the governors staff shall be increased to fifteen, and chosen from the commission ed officers of the organized state militia is another blow at the rights of the com mon people. It's narrow gauge states manship, and reveals heartless disre- gard for the patriotic yearnings of a con- siderable and by no means un1mportant element of our population, who would willingly consecrate their lives, their honor and their sacred fortunes to the promotion of the party's best interests, and find ample compensation in the privilege of wearing gold braid and brass buttons, dangling sword and a military title.
 We are pained to note that the Hart ford Times approves the bill and owns age staff, that amounts almost to con tempt. It says the staff "has been for years an institution of absurdity because of the obviously non-military character VIA hOo pNloOhhOA. ll0 COuOIdob OCb"e6H the resplendent uniforms and martial titles and the gentlemen they decorate has been sharp to the point of the ludi- crous," and that the proposed bill would iafford the governor a staff with some professional right to the titles and clothes 1t wears. and afford an oppor- tunity for social diversion to capable officers of the National Guard" What for an argument is that So long as the "social diversions of the administration can be better enlivened by gentlemen of peace arrayed in the accoutrements of war, who may not know the difference between Howitzer and a Kodak, nor be able to tell flank movement from a turkey trot, why drag in the regulars ? The capable officers of the National Guard get their whack at social diver sion ill time of war, else the reports from the bloody baJtlefields of the late war game campaign between the Blue and the Red armies, were at fault, which told of officers hobnobbing ill clubs and pnllOlS anu udAAlluR NdrIOuS SOCldl IunC- tions with the glitter of their trappings, while the soldiers in the field were won dering where the grub wagons were stuck ill the mud.
 Let the staff alone as it is. Increase it, if it isn't large enough or formidable enough, and shorten the terms to hurry the day when there will be Generals and Colonels and Majors and Captains in every voting district in every town in Ahe state
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
Doomed Bachelors.

If President Taft's recommendation to Congress is followed, the "bachelor" seal is doomed. Information from the Pribyloff Islands indicates that the herds of pelagic seals have increased in an astonishing way in single year. Con- sequently the prohibition of killing for five years is not necessary for tho pro- tection of the fur seals. But it is only the "bachelors" that are to lose the powerful protection of your Uncle Samuel. The females and the "bulls" are to continue as privileged characters. What woman will not rejoice Go learn that the "bachelors" in the republic of seals are to be punished for their selfish. ness and obliged to give up their skins in order that the fair daughters of the land may upholster themselves in the precious fur? This fate should carry lesson to bachelors everywhere. They may enjoy for time their freedom from family cares and responsibilities, but sooner or later they will come under the ban of the law. Like their human proto. type, the "bachelor" seals set themselves apart in luxurious clubs on islands from which all members of the other sex are excluded ; but they little suspect what fate IS preparing for them. m.-Philadelphi Press.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

that instead of having to have five sets of teachers and officers, all these teach CTS and officers were available for teach ing one fifth the present mum Der of classes. Just suppose that when you went to church you could expect to meet everyone else in the town who went to church on that day and would have a chance to greet them and shake hands with those people instead ot only one fifth of them. In such case wouldn't it be possible to reduce the run ming expenses of local religion about two thirds, release for other purposes several parcels of valuable estate,' to give the one church better equipment than any can now have, including an mbly hall for lectures and entertainment as we'll as athletic training for the young!
 It's fine proposition, and we hope Millerton will adopt the suggestion. 1t would make of that sprightly burg some- thing even more like Utopia than it is today, and afford tan object lesson in church unity that would make the neigh boring towns sit up and take notice. But by the way, what about the four superf1uous preachers? We fail to find that Editor Loope's prospectus provides anything for them but the loss of their jobs.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
the Laugh Comes In
Now as the bills bring mild request
 There comes look of earnest Rlee Unto the man who scorncd all debts And had his stuff sent c. O. ID.

NbW Us Int Dlils DfllR hlliu TtQNeth
 There comes look of earnest Rlee Unto the man who scorncd all debts
 And had his stuff sent c, O. D.
 Washington Star Business Man-"You arc married I suppose?"
 Applicant for Job-"No, SIT. I've been sick-thats why look that way" Puck.
 Casey, do you know what corporal punishment is?'
 Sure, do." said Private Casey. Its having n blackguard over ye who thinks he's as good as hls colonel. "-Birming- ham Age-Herald.
 Horace tearnestly) y)-"Dearest if were you eouldn't 1.-Two without me. ."- Tatler.
 The man who always puts his heart in his work often has very little of it left to bring home to his family. Puck. "Why do you call the damsel queen? She isn't related to royalty" with face and figure like that she doesn't have to be related to royalty l'- Birmingham Age Herald. The FoollSiller snorted disgnstedly. 'ihere ls no Ice Tor thpm tO break through and it is too cold to want to swim," he complained. a.
 Herewith he monrned that an open winter is bad for biz.-New York Sun. live just been introduced to Prnfes- sor Smythe such a charming man to tall to. He doesn't make one feel n fool in spite of his cleverness.
 "Ah, my dear, but that's because of his cleverness. ."-Punch. What sort of a man is Piokledorf?" Absolutely helpless without cork screw. Birmingham Age-Herald.
 Helter-"What is his place in the financlal world ?'
 Skelter-"He's among the 'also linn ousined. Life.
 "So KItty's mother has picked out a husband for her.
 "Yes, but Kitty insists on selecting her wedding dress herself. ."-Clipped. "Why are they coming back from Europe"
 "To show people, presume, that they can afford to live in America. ."-PItts- burgh Post.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

Millerton is waking up. A Board of Trade is being organized there, which will gain impetus from banquet of the local business men, to be given next Thursday evening, Feb. 13. Millerton should be capable of maintaining a healthy and useful business mems asso- citation. Its neighbor, Lakeville, has such D one and its influence ln the town is invaluable.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Jf2,17t, (census of 191O.) Two railroaus.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School and first-class schodfsystem.
 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. FraternaI and benefit societies. Brass band Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

Heman O. Averill, commissioner of domestic animals, states, in his annual report, that in 1912 there where 3.991 cattle examined for tuberculosis. Of these 661 were condemned, and over $7, 900 was paid for the cattle that were killed. The animals killed included 99 that were suffering from glanders and farcy. During the year 74,386 dog tags were issued. No estimate is given of the number of dogs that went tagless.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

The Adams Express Company, which lishment of the parcel post, had good reason to "view with alarm" th9 gov ernment competition which has already begun to loosen its clutch upon the pub- lie throat. According to press report the number of parcels delivered by the Adams Express Company in New Haven in one day last week was 1900, while on the corresponding day year ago the number was 2.200-a reduction of nearly 50 per cent.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

Attorney Charles M. Robinson, of New Haven, counsel for the Connecti- cut Automobile Association, threatens to personally oppose the passage of the bill to create three-headed highway commission, because he doesn't want a division of authority and responsibility. Presumably this prejudice of his against division of authority applies to domes- tic affairs as we'll.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
"Has she many friends ?"

II should say SO. It's almost impos- sible to call the house on the telephone at night so that you may talk to her father or mother. ."-Detroit Free Press.
 He-"Ever notice what heavy face Mrs. Stronghold has?"
 She-"Yes; what a thump there'd be if her countenance fell. "-Boston Tran script.
 Whats that terrible fight going on over there ?"
 "Oh, that's just au alderman trying to prevent corporation agent from crowding $l ,00O into his pocket. Puck.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
A MILLERTON PLAN.

The. esteemed Telegram tacitly advo cates the consolidation of all the five churches in Millerton-Methodist, Pres byterian, Catholic, Episcopal and Bap- tist-choirs, Sunday schools and all.
 "Just suppose, says the editor, "that all the Sunday schools were united and
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

The farmer from MechanicsVllle, who interrupted Dr. Anna Shaw in the mid dle of her suffrage address, in Norwich, with a proposal of marriage, certainly was man of courage-the brand of courage that distinguishes the kind of individuals who rush in where angels fear to tread" Dr. Shaw handed him the mitten. without gloves. She said it wasn't wedding ring that she wanted ; it was the ballot. As he couldn't give it to her, the incident was closed.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

They seem to dread bringing the high way commlssionership matter to a test. in the senate. It was expected that the fight would come this week, but the Caldwell field generals decided, for some reason, that they might have better luck a week later. so it will be brought up next Tuesday and fought out.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

The press of all New England will re- ceive with regret the intelligence that Major Isaac Bromley is to give up the managership of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroads press bu- reau. Major Bromley has been in charge of this department since it was established, about % years ago. and is virtually the founder and builder of it. His successor will be MT. E. G. Riggs, the well-known political. writer and journalist, of the New York Sun, and wide acquaintance whose experience are calculated to make him worthy suc- cessor of the retiring Major.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

The New Haven Union sagely observes: What the Connecticut democracy needs today is more get-together and less pull apart" By a singular coincidence, that's what any organization or com munity needs.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

Anent Speaker Webster's committee assignments in the legislature, there seems to be two parties in the house just now-those who got what they wanted and those who wanted what they didn't get. observes the New Haven Union.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
TELEPHONE: CANAAN 1aa RING
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- 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 and is perused by the entire families of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom she long-headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

Says the New Haven Saturday Ohron- icle: What's the use? What we are saving on coal this winter will have to be put out on ice pext summer"
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
THE HEARTS SUBSTANCE.
BY EMMA'RoDEMEYER WATT

1t matters not what others think,
 It's what down in the heart We know we are, and it's from this
 We never can depart. The glamour and the glitter may
 BedaZZle for a while, But if the purpose is not true,
 It cannot long beguile. The simmer and the sheen will pass, Revealing what's within; God grant the substance of the heart May be devoid of sin.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at tn oficeof publication and at
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Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

Get Together. Pull Together. The croakers and obstructionists are only a small minority and don't count for much against united effort. Get Together. Pull Together
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 6, 1913

After all, the kind of world one carries about ill oneself is the impor- tant thing, and the world outside takes all its-grace. color and value from that.-James Russell Lowell.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub sher promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

If reason holds her throne. in the councils of the railroad firemen, they will heed the wise admonition of their friends-and not strike.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06

Canaanites are not niggardly in their applause of nigger show frolics-and Canaan sure has the minstrel talent.
Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
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Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
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Connecticut western news., 1913-02-06
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Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
c. c. Eiweli Speaks Before Mems Club
 at Park Church.

Before a meeting of the Mems club of Park Congregational church on Friday evening c. c. Elwell of the state public utilities commission gave an interesting and instructive talk on Railroad Accidents The meeting was held in the Hugh H. Osgood Memo rial and was well attended. pr. F. S. BunneIl. the president, introduced the speaker.
 MT. Elwel1 spoke from an experience of 31 years in railroading, largely con- nected with the maintenance and oper- ating departments, he said. He dis cussed some of the recent wrecks in this state on the New Haven system and said that although railroad aoci- dents were very many, he did not be- Heve they were any more numerous in this section than in any other. but because of our thickly settled popu- lation they get better advertised than wrecks happening in the west. The largest percentage of accidents on railroads he said was from trespa ssers on the tracks Next to these the class that suffered was the railroad men themselves and of this number 65 per cent. are trainnen, with condu ctorS making about half of that figure.
 MT. Elwell was given a vote of thanks fo rhis entertaining talk. Re- freshm ents were served.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
APPRECIATES BULLETINS
 EFFORTS FOR CORN RAISING
President Jarvis of American Hard ware Corporation Believes Develop ment of Agriculture Will Solve High Cost of Living.

The following letter in appreciation of the efforts which The Bulletin is making in behalf of bettering the agri- cultural conditions and Nroducts of the state, and particularly the eastern end of it, shows that not only is this part of Connecticut interested in this i'm portant industry, but others. and man ufacturing centers are. President Jarvis of the American Hardware cor poration of New Britain writes as fol- lows concerning The Bulletins efforts to stimulate corn growing:
 New Britain. Conn, Jan [. 1913. The Norwich Bulletin, Norwich. Conn. Gentlemen: I am in receipt of a copy of your paper, edition of Wednesday, Jan. 1st. 1913. and notice the article headed King Corn Agriculturally Ma tive American
 I congratulate you most heartily on this edition, and especially on your article on corn, and the interest you have taken in this matter, as one of the greatest problems before the man ufacturers of today is the high cost of living, and the only way of reducing this high cost of living is by interest ing the coming generation in the de- velopment of agriculture.
 Assuring you of my appreciation of the work you are doing in this line,
 Yours very truly.
 CHARLES M. JARVIS.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
BOX OCCUPANTS.
Well Arranged Boxes Were Largely
 Occupied at the Ball.

The following were the box occu- pants at the ball:
 6-Charles P. Casey. Jeremiah T. Riordan, George T. Mullen. Miss Ros- allie Riordan Miss Nellie Riordan. Miss Kathryn Butter, Miss Della M. Du-
 slMr. and Mrs Charles o. Murphy. James Murphy, Miss Catherine Mur- phy, Miss Annie Murphy, Miss Nellie Butler.
 1o-Frank ! Aubrey. Elias Aubrey, Frank MeNahon. Miss Maud Aubrey, Miss Agnes Young, Miss Margaret Young
 11-Mr. and Mrs. M " Murphy. Miss Margaret Murphy, Miss Heller Murphy, Miss Genevieve Mccormick, Miss Mary O'Nei1, James Mccormick.
 1s-hTr and Mrs William T. Browne, MT. and Mrs J. J. Corkery.
 14-Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Tanning, Miss Mary E. Mu1lin. Miss Lucy Null lin, Miss Alice Mullin.
 16-William F. Murphy, Thomas Mc Cready of Philadelphia, David Con nors of New London. Miss L. White, Miss Anna Donahue of Baltic.
 18-Frank P. McNamara, c. ". James. John Riordan, Thomas Waugh of Willfmanfic, Miss Leonard, Miss Molly Beckley, Miss Henrietta James, Miss Isabelle Leonard.
 19-Mr. and Mrs. John M. Lee. Arch fbald Mitchell, MT. and Mrs. O. F. Wulf, Mir and Mrs. Thomas F. Burns. Mir and Mrs M. J. Kelly. Miss Cath crime Lee, Miss Mary +. Lee. MT. and Mrs, Charles ?. Lee.
 Se-Omoerr and 8nssts. Grand Kn4sAt
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
COLUMBIAN coMMAN-ERY
 ELECTS NEW OFFICERS.
Judge N. j. Ayline Chosen Excellent mmander-M embeEship Now 354.

At the annual conclave of Columbian commandery, No. 4. Knights Templar. Friday evening in Masonic temple, these officers were elected: E. C.. Nell son J. Ayling Gen.. George B. Par sons; c. G., Herbert R. Kind; PreI, E. Allen Bidwell; S w. F. Leon Hutch ins; J. w, Louis H. Geer; Treas, John C. Averill; Rec, Frederick W. Lester.
 E. C.-elect Ayling made the follow Lippitt; Std. Br.. Gilbert L. Hewitt; Peter s. Wilson; 3d Guard, J. Oliver Armstrong; 2d Guard, Joseph H. Hall; 1st Guard. Charles H. Haskell; Asst. Guard, Ernest J. Jones; Organist, Fred erick w Lester; Sentinel, James C.. Fitzpatrick; standing committee, P. c. James L. Hubbard, P. c. James c. Macpherson, P. c. Charles B. Chap man: committee on dues. Eminent Commander Ayling, Recorder Lester, P. c. George A. kies.
 The officers were installed by P. G. c. Comstock as grand commander, aS- sisted by P. c. $. Alpheus Gilbert as grand marshal The recorders report showed 14 conclaves held, as follows: 10 stated, 1 special for work, 2 special for funerals, 1 special for Ascension day service: II knighted and 1 afili- ated during year; dinitted and g died. The deaths were as follows: Luther R. Case, March 24; William A. Breed, March 26; William E. Hyde, Charles A. Kuebler. May 22; Tryon E. Robertson, Aug. 2S: John M. Brewer, Sept. 6; George F. Bard, Nov. l. George w. Geer, Jan. g, 1913. Member ship Jan. 10. 1913. is 354; net loss of in the past twelve months.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-01-11
H0RAA's aAIR
 MACHE5 ID KNEES
A Year Ago Was Threatened With saldness-TeiIs How She Made Her
 Hair Grow.

Mrs Esther Emery now visiting friends in the city, fortunate possessor of marvelousy beau HfuI hail. which when loos<d from its coils. falls knees. Moreover. 1t is of soft silky and funy texture and in color glorious glossy gold let just year she th-re n,G with baldness- Urged to tell how she ksd --.led this aonder1ui growth in sl.e ! line --e said: Tfiad anyone told me sue. atsr: suits could be accomplish ed sc positively would not have believed t. ...,-., ntts ago hair. winch then reached b'-r,.y s,1nuld falling out at an alarm ing rate 8rd growing thin. actually exposing the bald scalp in several spots. It was dull and
 fclcss in color turning grey patches. and very dry and brittle. My covered with dandruff itcised like mad all the time. I tried fully a dozen different hair tonics. but they were all the and did bit of good. One day chanced to read in home paper of simple home prescription to make the hair that was recon- monded by well known physician. It said that by taking ordinary Lavona de Compose and mxing with Bay Rum and Me1ltilol Crystals and applying to the scalp ecah night with finger tips that hair would grow very rapidly. decided to try 1t and had my druggist mix of the LAvona de Com posee with oz. of Bay Rum and A dr. of Men ly my hair did First the hair stopped falling, the itching erased and the dandrur disappeared These and grew though nothing would ever stop thcni They growing yet. and while of course, have used the treatment steadily and ex- pect te continue it. at least until hair reaches the floor. might have stepped and been perfectly satisfied at the end of three months. think that any get long thick. beautiful hair by usha this prescription as I hare recommended it to several friends and all delighted with the result The prescription is inexpensive and drug gist can fill 1t.
 Those who use 1t should careful get 1t the face where hair is not desired