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Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
They Eat the Bait oH the Hook.

Of all sad things of tongue or pen, the saddest of all is the cunner, that skinny, bony little fish that knows how to enter the jaws of hell and car " off its teeth. This measly vermin of the painless deep is stronger for its size than the lion of the desert or the red ant of tradition. It is quicker than the wit of woman and more elu- sive than the shadow of a dream. 1t is bolder than Bengal Sger aEd more justly entitled to kingship among the creatures of the sea than Jobs levia- than or the great whale of Scandina- vian mythology. Hats off to the cun- ner. Man Is both fearfully and won- derfully made, but in the presence of this superfinny miracle of subaqueous evolution he stands humble and aghast. The best way to get him is with a small hook about the size of a bent pin and a goose pimple full of clam.-New London Telegraph.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Thn Great Violin Makern.

Antonio Stradivari, the famous violin maker of Cremona. lived 1649-1737. He was the pupil of Nicholas Amati and carried the Cremona type of violin to its highest perfection. The Amat. Nicholas and his sons, Jerome and An tonic, rank next to Stradivari if not with him. The Tyrolese makers, Ja- kob Stainer, 1621-s3, and Matthias Klotz and his sons made violins that stand very high fin the estimation of connoisseurs. villaume of Paris is the most celebrated modern maker.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
When Hanging Was Common.

Edmond Burke said that he could in his time obtain tne assent of the house of commons to any bill that carried the death punishment.
 A mans life was not very valuable in those strenuous days. If he scratch ed his name on Westminster bridge. If he wore a wig or false mustache or any other disguise on a public road, if he cut down a young tree, if he stole property worth more than SIPS, if he had been transported for crime and re- turned day ahead of the expiration of his term of punishment, if he wrote a threatening letter, if he stole a hide from a tanners, for any and all of these things and for 200 more than these he was hanged by the neck until he was dead.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Eoroa of Hahit

There is at Princeton an instructor in mathematics who was country bred, a fact that is frequently betrayed by some homely saying of his.
 One day an undergraduate had per formed some peculiarly useless and complicated process in arriving at the solution of a problem when the tn- structor said:
 This reminds ne of a colt once owned by an old friend of mine down east. This colt was put out to pasture after having been fed from its birth in a box stall and watered at a trough in the yard. The pasture lay across a small river, and in the middle of the day the colt would swim the stream to go up to the barn for a drink of wa ter."-Harper's Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
PINE GROVE

Mrs. Patterson and son, Theodore, of Stamford, returned home Saturday.
 Mr. and Mrs. A. Booth, of New Mill ford, and Mrs. Mills, of Bridgeport were Sunday guests of Mrs. Cassidy.
 The young people are rehearsing for 8 play to be given some time next week.
 W. O. Hoyt, wife and two children, of Stamford, are visiting Mrs. o. W. Hoyt.
 Mrs. Theodore Platt returned Friday from Hillsdale, N. Y.
 Mrs. F. L. Wike, of Sharon, is now occupying her cottage in the inner circle.
 0. J. York and family, of Winsted, are occupying their cottage for the bal ance of the season.
 Mrs. Clifford Waterbury and family, of Stamford are occupying the Way cot tage.
 It is announced that soon the Tennis Club will erect Club House near their court. The following were the entries in the last tournament. Ladies singles, Misses Helene Bennett, Genevieve Bow. den, Dorothy Abbott, Edna Miller, Gladys Beers. The new cup was won by Miss Bowden in finals against Miss Abbott Mems singles entries were A. Nolde, K. Rogers, L. Abbott, O. Gen. scher. E. Wiele, R. Bowden. The cup was won by 0. Genscher in semi finds against L. Abbott by default of cup holder. H. Price. The mixed doubles was won by Miss Hopper and MT. Ab- bolt.
 Rev. E. 0. Gillette, of Canaan, will preach at the service next Sunday after noon.
 Late arrivals at Mountain View Inn are G. l.. Miller, of New York MT. and Mrs. D. M Wade, of Bridgeport MT. and Mrs. and Anna Hoerschgue, of Brooklyn, N. Y; MT. and Mrs. Mo- Alister. of Woodhaven, L. l.; MT. and Mrs. Guden, of Gravestnd, L. l.; Mrs. c. E. Ochs and Herman and Elsie Hoe fer, of Stamford, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
SALISBURY

MT. o. E.. Renshaw and family have closed thelr house and returned to their home in East Orange, N. J.
 MT. H. F. Landon and John are spend Ing few weeks in Nova Scotia.
 Miss Clara White is spending her va cation in New Brunswick.
 Mir. B. S. Conklin has returned to Ashley Falls, Mass.
 Mrs. H. F. Landon is at Indian Neck for few weeks.
 The Misses Bertha and Lucy Reed. Lena Clark and Lena Hortie went to Milford, Conn, on Monday, for 8 week.
 Miss Katherine Frink, returned to Bridgeport on Tuesday morning, having been visiting at her home here. Mrs. Scott Flint and three sons are visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. W. P. Everets.
 Mrs. W. F. Stone is substituting in the Post Office while Miss Lucy Reed IS having her vacation.
 Mabel Selleck is guest of Miss Louise Kidd in Mt Vernon, N. Y. for few ! weeks.
 Miss Marion Lynch of Brooklyn is wis iting at the home of her cousin, Miss Clara Bishop.
 Last Saturday afternoon Salisbury and Sheffield played 8 tie game on the home diamond. the score being 7-7. Barton added ten more strikeouts to his record making 176 so far this season and also batted we'll, getting four singles out of five times at bat. Leedle, O. McLain and D. McLain did good work with the stick. Whitbeck is playing good game at second but seems to have slump in batting. being weak in the arms. Won- der why? The game was quite fast and exciting at times, but through the mis- understanding of close decision the game was thought to be over. It is not yet known whether it will be played over again or not.
 Miss Edith Mcintyre is visiting her friend, Miss Amy Teeter.
 MT. and Mrs. Wm. Clark, and MT. and Mrs. Allan Goddard are guests of Rev. and Mrs. John Calvin Goddard.
 The Committee in charge of the Do- nestle Exhibit for Labor Day are very desirous of making It success, and wish every household would send one or more articles for exhibit. Anextra com mittee has been appointed in different places. Any one wishing to sell these articles may do so also the committee would like to have old or historical articles loaned. Entry blanks may be obtained of the Secretary, Mir. D. T. Warner or of the committee Mrs. L.. M. Eggleston, Miss Lena Clark, Mrs. F. M. Miner, Salisbury; Miss Mary Kane, Lakeville; Mrs. Chas. Wiesing, Lime Rock: Mrs. Wm. Pentecost, Chapin- vile.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Eixina the Price.

A shambling old negro went down the street leading a bis dog with a "For Sale" sign on its collar. A little girl spied the dog and wanted it. She leased so hard that her mother finally asked its price. ~
 1.-TWO dollahs," said the negro, an expe"tant grin dividing his features.
 1.-TWO dollarsp' exclaimed the lady. "Why, the dog isn't worth that much! I'll give you 50 cents."
 The negro drew himself up indig- nantly. Lady" he said, "Ah couldn't think of it. Why. de fellow An got dis dog from gave me a dollah to get rid of himm-Everybody's
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Oxford Terms.

. A Rhodes scholar of Denver, speak ing of Oxford, said:
 oxford is a funny place. Magdalen is pronounced Maudlin there. Full term means three-quarters of a term. General admission day is the day, not when you enter, but when you leave. An ordinary degree Is one obtained by a special examination. An rnspec- tor of arts is not an inspector. but n student.
 Confused by these things, a new Rhodes scholar said:
 "'How queer. by jingo! How queer it all is! And If I go to the Oxford depot and ask for a ticket by train to- London will they give me a passage by steamer to MarseillesT" - Ex- change.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Cause For Tears.

Dr. Pitcairn, being in a church In Edinburgh where the preacher was not only emphatic. but shed tears copious- ly, was moved to inquire of a country man who sat by him what 1t was all about. What the deevil makes him greet? was the inquiry. Faith" said the man. slowly turning round. ''ya had maybe greet yourself if ye was up there and had as little to sayw-Dun- dee Advertiser.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Cnnnn ENnrciRn.

Duke" said the medical man, you motor. ride horseback and biplane. You never walk. Your legs will be- come atrophied from lack of exercise"
 My legs get some exercise, doctor. I kick the servants quite frequently" Kansas City Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Mot tha Head

The father had gone away and left his only son in charge of the shop.
 Are you head of the firm?' asked the man with the sample case, who had just come in.
 ''No. sir" remarked the young man. with a smile "I'm only the heir of the head. d."-London Tit-Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Proved His Smartness.

Wedderly - I'd hate to have any business dealings with Slyker He's too smart. Singleton-Do you mean to say that you consider him smarter than yourself? Wedderly-I certainly do. Why. he had a chance to marry my wife, but he didn't.-London Tit Rits
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Oriain of "MhiskY.u

The word usk is an ,Anglicized form of the Welsh word wysg, Celtic word meaning water. It is connected with the Irish word uisque. from which the Saxon gets the word whisky.-Cardif Western Mail.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Preparing For the Worst.

'T always prepare for the worst, and then if it doesn't happen I am agree ably surprised"
 'But what if it does?"
 Well, then, of course, there's noth- ing left for me to do but kick myself for not having known better."-Chicago Record Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Weak Points.

He-Why does an actor, to portray deep emotion. clutch at his head and an actress at her heart? She-Each feels it most in the weakest point Judge
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Winninu Wives,

Mrs. Exe-Some husbands win their wives by sheer audacity. Mrs. Wye Yes, and many others by sheer men. dacity.-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
YOUR LIFE.

It is very foolish for any person to say, "It is nobody's business but my own what do with my life" It is not true. Your life IS put in your hands as a trust for many others besides yourself. If you use it well, it VIII make many others happy; if you abuse 1t, it will harm many others besides yourself.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
a TotldI1 Casa

Whats the trouble, old manT
 'T'm in bad way. 1 lie awake nights thinking about my work. Then when I'm at work I keep going to sleep"-Pittsburgh Post.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
No. He Want Excited.

Miss Rose-Was Gilbert excited when he proposed? Miss vioIet-well. we were in his car and he ran it back ward for more than a mile without noticing it.-Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Conspiouous by Absence.

The bridegroom is of little impor- tance in a wedding, but let him fail to show up. and his stock suddenly rises in value Minneapolis Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Merry Rahned.

"My young mans real gent" said Liza of Shoreditch. "He never blows his soup like a common person. He all ways fans it with his hat."-London Telegraph
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21
Honk. HonkI

Did she come to the door when you serenaded her with your mandolin"
 'No; but another fellow came along and brought her out with an auto horn. n."-Washington Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-21

Philosophy is nothing but discretion. -Selden.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-20
QUICK WORK AT EXPOSITION

A striking example of the prodigiOus energy with which the
construction work of the Panama Pacific International Exposition
is being prosecuted is furnished in the case of the Palace of Food
Products, one of the eleven main exhibit palaces, situated at the
northwest corner OF the main group of eight Immediately adjacent
palaces. The erection of the superstructure of this palace was COM
menced October |, 1913. AT the end of the ensuing 80 days 100000
feet OF material had been put in the superstructure, meaning that
the frame was about 80 per cent in place by November |, the entire
structure being As per cent done. The construction of the walls and
roof has been carried on coincidently, and application OF the staff
and plaster covering has been started. This phenomenal progress was
made by a force averaging 1876 men during the month. The immen-
SHY OF the work may be realized when it is known that the Palace
OF Food Products covers a ire of more than five acres and is 90
feet high to top of ridge and 100 feet high to top of dome, above
the floor.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-20
CREDIT TO GOV. GLYNN'

1t is true that Gov. Gynn has reaped where other men sowed,
but that detracts nothing from the credit that is due him. He had
the skill and intelligence to harvest the crop when it was ripe, says
the New York World.
There have been many sneerng references to Gov. Glynns
diplomacy" but the essential fact is that he whipped a currupt and
reactionary political organization into line, used a discredited and
boss-ridden Legislature as an instrument of great political and social
reforms, and wrote the will of the people OF New York into the
statutes of the State.
Thanks to Martin Fl. Glynn, the Legislature has made a record
in democracy during the last week that is without a parallel in the
recent history OF any State, and the citizens of New York, regardless
OF party, owe him a debt of gratitude for the vindication of popular
government which has been accomplished under his firm, sane and
tactful leadership. He may fairly take his place among the effective
champions OF the new Democracy, of which President Wilson is the
national spokesman.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-20
CONDEMNS COMMISSION

The Gardnervile Record-Courer, in its last issue, publishes a
long preamble and set of resolutions, the result of the taxpayers
meeting held in Minden on the 10Th of November, the gst of which
is that the horizontal increase of Is per cent in valuation on all
taxable property in Douglas County" is unnecessary, unwise and
unjust, discriminatory, impractical and impossible of enforcement and
violativeo + the constitution guaranteeing equal and uniform taxation
to all, contravening the spirit of the laws governing taxation and the
conduct of public affairs.
In the concluding resolution the committee having the matter in
hand, expressed themselves as follows: "That it is the sense of this
meeting that said Nevada Tax Commission exceeded its powers in
making said order and said Commission is respectfully requested and
taxpayers of Douglas county assessments and taxation equal and uni
form with that of other taxpayers of the state of Nevada"
The resolutions are signed by c. NJ. Henningsen, chairman; and
L. Stodieck, secretary.
The Appeal does not mind aiding the News in the matter OF
condemning the patronizing of the Chinese, but as turn about is fair
play, it suggests to the News that it follow the Appeal in its efforts
to obtain better roads for Nevada and its general policy of adverts-
ing the states resources. If all of the papers will do this and cease
pickering and critczing. there may be hope of doubling the popua-
ton of Nevada within the next two years.
In getting out a six-page paper, the merchants of Carson have
shown a very liberal and loyal spirit towards the Appeal, for without
their lads" it would have been an unappreciative effort. OF course,
in their announcements the merchants all have something to say as
to their stocks of merchandise, etc., and as their stocks are as good
as any that can be found in the state the people of the city should
encourage them by buying at home.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-20
Another One Passes Over

William MacNamara, an old resi-
dent of the Comstock, died last
evening after a long illness. He was
a native of County Clare, Ireland,
aged 80 years, and had been a resi-
dent of this city for about forty
years. He was a man highly edu-
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-20

Gated and was a tutor to members
of the nobility in the old country.
His wife now deceased, was at one
time a teacher in the local schools.
Mr.. MacNamara formerly spoke
several languages fluently and is
sale to have left a considerable es-
tate. The body was taken to Kitz-
meyer & Kenney's undertaking par
lors-Virginia Chronicle.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-20
OREGON'S MINIMUM WAGE

What elsewhere is a matter of conjecture the State Welfare Com
mission Of Oregon has reduced to a certainty. By unanimous vote
it decides that the minimum UNI required to sustain a selfsupport-
ing women in frugal but decent conditions of living is $S25 a week.
No commission could have reached this conclusion without the
support of public opinion and the concurrence of many women likely
to be direhtly aferted by it. The solution of the problem even in
its incipency, SO far as n commonwealth is concerned, is a note
worthy achievement in the field of social and economic progress.
Whether the decision is wise or unwise, time alone will prove,
but the fact that an issue everywhere discussed can be put to the
test in a free and enlightened State under the most favorable condi-
tons is Of the greatest value to all States.
The value of this system of local self-government is too often
lost to sight by hasty reformers who want everything regulated by
national decree at Washington. Our numerous States are the proper
fields for experimentation. What is good will survive. What is
bad will perish.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-20
SUES COUNTY

The Ely Water Company has sued
White Pine County for the recovery
of $405.25, the amount of the water
company claims to be due from the
county, for water used during 1913 on
the court house lawn and for the fish
hatchery.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-20
WOOD-cOAL

Coal and dry wood, also first-class
feed of all kinds for sale at the
H. c. Kateleman Hay and Feed
Yard. All orders promptly deliv-
cred. Phone l-5-1-1.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-20

Holly for Xmas. Leave your or
der early at Muller's and get the first
choice. do
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-20

Crisp Los Angeles lettuce at the
Bon Ton. Two for Is cts. do
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1913-12-20

Tot drinks at Shoots.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-17
WEST ToPSHAM.

Charles Poole, one of our oldest resi-
dents and a veteran OF the Civil war
celebrated his s0th birthday at the resi-
dence of his son, f. G. Poole, on Dec Is
Thirty-six post cards were received from
relatives and friends, many regrettinq
that they could not call personally tc
see him. Mr.. Poole has very good health
for man of his age and has taken
entire care of a large garden besides
helping with other work the past year
Frank Mason and wife have rented a
part of Mrs. Chalmers house. Mr.. Ma.
son has taken the contract to draw mm-
Der to Barre for Hight Bros.
Miss Fannie Chalmers went Saturday
to the Mary Fletcher hospital, Burling
ton, for treatment.
Walter Blirgin is at Chelsea, serving
as grand juror.
Miss Mary Bixby is taking vaca
tion from her work at Mrs. Burgin's,
and Miss Dana WEIGH is supplying for
time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-17
TALK OF THE TOWN

A. o. H. meeting will be held Thurs
day evening at o'clock, K. of C. hall.
Election of officers, Large attendance
desired
See what the Biiou is offering to-day:
Two big features, "The Diamond Max
ers," a two-reel Rex with Margarita
Fischer; also l0l Bison two-reel fea-
ture with Edwin August in Through
Barriers of Fire"
Nearly 100 members of the Methodist
Brotherhood and their friends attended
a lcure given last evening at the church
by Rev. DIR. Lendrum, pastor of the
Methodist church at st. Adams. Rev.
Lendrum spoke upon the current trouble
in Mexico. The speaker was well versed
upon the subject and handled lit in a
masterful way. He was formerly mis-
sionary of the Methodist church in Mex
leo, having resided in that country for
Years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-17
TALK OF THE TOWN

G. A. Burnham, who has been spending
a few days in Barre on business, re.
turned this afternoon to his home in
Hardwick.
Miss Mary J. Wright of Is Keith ave,
nue., secretary OF the Barre Savings
Bank & Trust Co., has returned home
from Mount Clemens, Mich, where she
has been spending several weeks.
Ed. n. Normandeau, the contractor
who has been engaged for the past few
months at South Royalton constructing
an underpass for the Central Vermont
railroad, completed the work this week
and returned to the city to-day. The
contract called for the construction of
a highway to join two roads as at this
point there was no main road or road
of any description. During the progress
of the work Contractor Normandeau had
force of between 80 and rs men at
work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-17
EAST BARRE.

Regular meeting of WI,
chosen tribe, No. 10, Thurs.
day evening at I o'clock
Nomination and election oil
chiefs. Work, warriors de.
gree. Let every member
be present.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-17
TALK OF THE TOWN

Because of increasing demands of their
work with the Pavilion and Dreamland
theatres, Messrs. Floyd Holt and J. Mel
son Glidden have ,relnquished their in
terests in the Buzzell restaurant which
they took up few weeks ago. 1t is
expected that the restaurant will be re-
opened the first of next week.
Mrs. James O'Mara left to-day for her
home in Loon Lake, n. Y, after being
in Barre to care for her daughter, Mrs.
Weston Walker, who has been very i'll
for the past five weeks. Mrs. Walker is
gettig better, but will not be able to be
out for some time yet.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-17
Card Of Thanks.

We<wish to extend our thanks to all
those who assisted us at the time OF
our bereavement, in the death OF hus.
band, father and grandfather, especially
the neighbors and members of the G. A.
R. Their kindness was deeply appre-
ciated.
Mrs. Jesse Cayhue.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. J. Cayhue,
Mrs. Margaret Cayhue and family.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-17
SOUTH BARRE.

All grangers who are interested in a
singing school are asked to meet Mr.
Lamont at the grange hall Thursday
night at 1880.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1913-12-17

News has been received here of the
death of Denny Carleton of Hartford,
Conn.,, on Friday, Dec. 5, following pc.
ri doof i'll health. Mr.. Carter was d
native of Chelsea, having been born here
in 1916, and was reared ON the farm
now owned by d. +. McAllister. In 1870,
he went to Hartford, Conn, and in 1875
became member of the fir moi vii,
liams & Carleton Drug Co. Since leav-
ing Chelsea he had maintained an inter
est in his old home town and until his
health failed was an occasional visitor
here. He is survived by wife, three
children and three sisters.