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Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
EASTERN STAR
Enjoyable Program on Occasion of
 Grand Officers Visit.

Grand Officers Visit.
 The official visit of the grand officers of the Order of Eastern Star, to Esther Chapter, last Wednesday evening was an occasion of rare enjoyment and in- terest to the local members. Two can didates, Dr. and Mrs. George E. Corwin, were initiated into the Chapter, and the work was highly commended by the visiting officers-Mrs. Gallup, grand worthy matron; Mrs. Orr, grand associ- ate matron, and Mrs. Gardener. grand conducGress. There was a large attend ance of members, including Masons of Housatonic Lodge, and a delegation from Rose Chapter. of Sharon, composed of Mir. and Mrs. I. N. Bartram, Mrs. Charles Vosburgh and Mrs. Katharine Wyke and from Laurel Chapter, of Norfolk, MT. and Mrs. Will. c. Wilcox.
 At the close of the initiatory cere- monies, remarks were made by the grand officers and by MT. and Mrs. Bar tram, MT. and Mrs. Wilcox. and Emma Rodemeyer Wait. of Cohoes, who ended her remarks by reciting one of her poems. ~.~.- Following the speaking program Worthy Matron Mrs. Ford invited the company to repair to the dining rom where bountifuI refreshments were served. and the hour was early-in the mornipg-when the last of the guests de- parted for home. Mrs. Waits poem fol- lows:
 Our great Order stands for beauty.
 And when members do their part, Charity and loving kindness
 Will flow freely from each heart. Life was not meant just for pleasure, There's purpose that is true.
 And each one is given mission .r. That no other one can do. And this world needs all the kindness That it's mortals can bestow,
 1t is like the fragrant flowers .. e Breathing blessings here below
 Kindly hearts are precious jewels In the great setting of time
 Giving to the world luster
 That is truly most sublime.
 And kind words cost such tritie. Yet how much good they can do, For when hearts grow sad and weary.
 They make bits of blue shine through. If your neighbours load is heavy,
 And the sky's o'ercast with gray, You can help to make life brighter
 Strewing heart's-ease long the way. If you help to scatter sunshine, 1 And you make sad faces smile,
 Then this whole world will be better, \ Just because you lived awhile.
 This is fairest among thousands. l Altogether lovely, too; And when to our vows we're faithful,
 1t keeps our hearts pure and true. I We who'vel seen the bright Star shining And have come to worship, too, l Always should be very careful l In whate' CT we say and do. We should keep our tongues from evil, And oar lips from speaking guile; 1 This will add to our Stars glory. | And make our own lives worth while Let us strive for what is noble,
 Then our light will shine afar,
 And the whole world will be lightened-
 Frightened by the Eastern Star.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
Fernald's Paper.

At the spring meeting of the state editorial association in Bridgeport, an interesting paper was read by Walter M Fernald, managing editor of the Ansonia Sentinel, and 0. w. Lyon, of the Green wich News, whose office was recently damaged by fire, spoke on insurance and the difficulties in the way of adjusting losses. It was voted unanimously to ac. cept an invitation from MT. Lyon to hold the midsummer meeting at Green wich.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
BIERCE-H0LT.
Wedding of Popular Young Couple
 Took Place Yesterday.


 In Pilgrim Church yesterday afternoon at three o'clock occurred the marriage ot James Howard Bierce, of Waterbury. and Emma Joyner Holt. of Canaan, Rev. E. O. Gillette performing the ceremony. It was 8 pretty. quiet wedding. wit messed by only few of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The happy couple took their departure on the afternoon train for Waterbury, where they will at ouca go to house. keeping, and will be at home to their friends after June l. They were the re- cipients of many handsome gifts and the hearty congratulations of their many friends in town. for their future happi ness and prosperity.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

The lowest cost was reached in each of the geographical divisions and in the United States as whole in 1896. From that date to 1912 the total increase in the cost of living per year for a workman s family by geographical divisions was {: North Atlantic, $l66; South Atlantic, $152 North Central. $187; South Gen. tral, $186, and Western, $125.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
Cost of Living.

During the latter part of 1912, the cost of living in the United States was high past 23 years. The government bureau of labor statistics has just issued re- port on retail prices from 1890 to 1913.
 The approximate cost of years food supply for an average worklngman' $ family at average prices of each year by geographical divisions for 1890, 1896 (the
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
Twin Lakes Pos tmas ster.

Uncle Sam will hold civil service ex- animation for the purpose of filling the vacancy in the postmastership at the Twin Lakes post office. The examina- tion will be held at Canaan, Saturday, May 24. The compensation of the post. master at that office last year was $670
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
Coleridge's Tomb.


 ested in word about the recent visit of MT. Alfred Moves, the English poet, to Norfolk. MT. Moves was the writer of the beautiful hymn which Coleridge- Taylor used for his composition :" A Tale of Old Japan" This was the last great work of the composer and as it was begun in Norfolk and was written for production there, 1t was fitting that the author of the poem should also be hon. ored there when visit to this country made that possible. MT. and Mrs. Moves were the guests of honor at supper given by Mr.and Mrs Stoeckel at White house, and the other guests were officers of the Litchfield County Choral Union and their wives. An interesting feature of the occasion was the reading by MT. Moves of several of his poems, among them being the Tale of Japan and the verses written for Coleridge Taylor's s epitaph. It is rare treat to hear poet read his own works, especially 8 poet of the standing ot MT. Moves, who is gen. orally regarded as the most likely candi. date for the honor of Poet Laureate of England. MT. Moves has wonderfully rich, mellow voice and reads his poetry with fine dramatic feeling and splendid interpretation. He is still young man, being only thirty-three years old is 8 graduate of Oxford and has an Ameri- can wife whom he met at the Universi- ty. He has been in such unexpected de- mand for lectures and readings slnce he arrived in this country that he plans another visit in October. He reports that the q Yule Of Old Japan has been given on an average three times week since it was first gwen in this country. MT. Moves expressed to the writer his sense of great personal loss in the un- timely death of Coleridge- Taylor. No other composer has the lyric qualities which fitted Coleridge- Taylor for such perfect interpretation of the rythmic, singing, romantic poetry of MT. Moves. will close with the epitaph which the poet wrote for his friend
 'In Memory of
 Samuel Coleridge Tayor
 Who died on September 1st, 1912
 at the age of thirty y-seven Bequeathing to the world heritage
 of an undying beauty. His music lives. It was his own, and drawn from vital fountains. It pulsed with his own life and now It is his inn mortality. He lives while music lives. Too young to die. his great simplicity, his happy courage in an alien world, his gentleness made all that knew him love him.
 "Sleep, crowned with fame, fearless of
 change or time,
 Sleep. like remembered music on the
 soul,
 Silent, immortal while our discords
 climb
 To that chord which shall resolve the
 whole.
 Silent with Mozart, on that solemn
 shore;
 Secure, where neither waves nor heart
 can break;
 Sleep, till the Master of the world once
 more
 Touch the remembered strings and
 bid thee wake"
 Alfred Moves.
 F. Y c
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

.Henry, here's hair on your coat? i" "Yes, my dear, it's one of yours. "But it's blond hair. and my hair is black.
 T know, dear. but you must remem- Der I haven't worn this coat before in a month. "--Y onkers Statesman.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

Enthusiast-"W Wasn't the symphony glorious?"
 Howard-"Pooh, no I'd rather hear q good thunderstorm. Life.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

By using finely powdered ingredients aud great pressure, cement articles have been made to resemble porcelain.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-11-06
lIL-S0N'S KINDNESS

CashingtOn is beginning to real
Int there is something intensely
han about President Wilson. The
w. in which he walks the
\ al the capital, appears I'm.
E.cdly; in its theatres. and OK
as His hand to benefit local con
ions has given him a place in tho
lats oi the people of Washington
il not secondary to the sent
HI cherished for Mr.. Taft, VIII:
! q true friend of the district
/, x DAVIS ago a messenger boy ran
J licvclc into the Presidents an
.n.h;ic and was hurt 50 that !
s necessary to convey him to Il
The President not only
Elm at the time. but tho
N dav spent a half hour at tn
EaStcr's bedside. and later pro
Ecd him with a new wheel. The
c~yurcssed his JOY to his nurse
& way: Gee just think OF It
I'm going to have 4 wheel
len me by the President of the
l;cd states. Id take a broken
b.. or three broken ankles. for
The incident simply empha-
he fact that the milk of hu-
kirlness is as plentiful in The
lie of the mighty as among the
IA hrmble of human beings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-11-06
Use OF SNUFF.

+, 4: very doubtful if there are
snuff users among the intelli-
! readers of this correspondence.
nevertheless the people OF the
kri Stqtcs got away with 33,2O9,-
j. .nds of the stuff during the
y : Surprising as it may be
;oat the habit is so common thai
80 Is,nlff was used last year TO
~, every man. woman. and child
,r~ notion with One-third of 2
III. The Internal Revenue COZ
- gathered a total OF S2,ooo.,
atm snuff taxes. Snuff is used
ao'.. among the negroes ana th,
..r,c whites Of the south as well
, great extent among some OF
rrropeans who come to our
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-11-06
THE PRESIDENT AT MOBILE.
'(HOHstOn Post

- tNOeotOu OSt.
EThe presidents address at Mobile
punds a lofty note, one that will
vet inc attention of the world. be-
,ua4 it represents the best thought
al purpose of the country. That the
. representatives. of the Latin, Ameri-
an countries applauded it is not
uprising, because it gave the as
trance that the United States will
ot hereafter seek territorial ag-
r~andizement through conquest.
here is no reason, therefore, why
atm America should not come into
Oser relations with the United
tates for the mutual welfare of all
ie countries of the Western hemis
here.
With our diminishing customs du.
es and the early opening of the
anama Canal, we may expect to be
Did a rapid extension and eXpan
on Of trade relationas between tho
pited States and Latin-America
18th more intimate commercial re
tons than have existed heretofore
Try likely much American
pital will seek investment there
id with this increasing intimacy
ere is a possibility that politica
nditions, So often characterized b,
stability and unrest in the past
ky improve in many ways.
What the president said about tn
anting of. concessions to fOrcigJ
pital by the Latin American Re
hlics is quite true. These have
t tended to domestic serenity
to the solid prosperity Of tht
sie. On the contrary, much q
( internal strife which has ariser
pm time to time has been dircctl,
ccable to foreign influences be
I'd which were important conces
ns. Mexico especially has sacri
(d too much in. this way and he
sent troubles are partly due t.
At fact.
With the opening of the canal
ghtv influence for the develop
ht of the incompatible resource
central and South America viii
,n been set in operation. More
more, no doubt, people of the
ted States will participate il
development of these resources
bout violating the fundamental
hts of the native people and "
sure that the inevitable result
be the prosperity of the Latin
orleans, such as they have never
YIN before.
course, Europe is going to en-
into strenuous rivalry with IL
the g9Ods will. and commerce o..
IA America, and in order to oc
the field we she'll have to MAJ
at all times. the keenest vigil
in a~scertaining the wants 0
IatiN americans and ,eXhaus'
skill and sagacitYin obtaining
lincss that We Ought never T.
Q bcch deprived of. There is M
son why such rivalry shoul'
;" IS into unpleasant relations
y Europe.
~ lifNt INV ICidtloliN vi IdihNi
the logical development of GU
ont relations the South ought
Ike 4 most prominent part. O.
Hnities r coming which viii
peculiarly within IL scope so'
|-ity. which ought to matcriall,
Frgc dur operations, and Texas
BE III the forefront of the com
struggle for this prestige.
I was appropriate and fortunate
rCfOrc. that President WilSo
Euld have expressed Il new La
tMcrican policy before an organ
TIA charged with the task o
Lmoting Southern enterprise an
Ecay + and develop Southern re
ErccS. While his message was o
~nscuroncc to all the people OF on
,cuntry as well as Of consc
. TO Latin-America. it was cS
iany important to the people O.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-11-06

Tuxedo has made pipe smoking posi-
bic TO thousands Of men. The "TuXedo
process" Of treating the finest, mildest leaves
Of the highest grade Burley tobacco, causes
Tuxedo to burn slowly with delicious favor
and the most enjoyable aroma. Tuxedo can
not bite, sting or %irrltate the mouth, nose
Tor throat.
Hundreds Of well-known doctors,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1913-11-06
F E

Leading tobacco dealers in this city will give
free, for a few days only y, a genuine imported
German Cherry Pipe with a Weichsel Stem to
each purchaser of a lOcent tin of TUXEDO.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-31
AMERICAN COLONY
PRESENTS" ADVICE:
Presidents Recommendations to
Leave Mexico "Unwarranted"
and due to Ignorance" ~

new York, August 30.-President
Wilson'S recommendation that Ameri-
can residents OF Mexico leave the coun-
try Is resented" by the American colony
In Mexico City; few Americans intend
to leave; If they do leave, their vel
rare and financial interests, would be
seriously prcjudiced;" the Presidents
action was 'unwarranted" and duo to
simple Ignorance Of what Is actually
transpirinS in Mexico"-tts summar-
ICES the contents of kilograms of pro
test received In the city yesterday
and to-day from Mexico City.
Senior Sebastian Camacho. president
Of the Mexican Senate and one of
Mexico's elder statesmen, teleg IRA phed
TO James a. Scrymser. president OF the
Mexican Telegraph Company. saying
that the American colony is Satisfied
ana TRANQUIL and requesting him to
call President Wilson'S attention to
the tremendous damages which would
result from his determination, for
which. in all loyalty. II state that
there is no reason"
The Methodist Episcopal board OF
foreign missions received adviccs from
DR.. John w Butler. superintendent OF
Its mission in Mexico City, saying that
the Washington instructions for an
American exodus" were much resent
ed b. the American colony: that the
reasons given for 1t appear made :
qaaie,' and that the missionaries there
objected to leaving
In view of this protest the Meth obi st
board, the Presbyterian board and
those OF other denominatione have de-
clined TO advise their missionaries to
leave the country, recommending only
that the women and children be re-
called TO places OF safety
The Mexican Telegraph Company re-
ceived telegram from its superinten-
dent In Mexico City. Charles L. Cum
mings, saying that there was "a strong
reaction from the first scare caused by
President Wilson's command to leave
Mexico and that In his opinion n
very small proportion of the Ameri-
can colony here will 60"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-31
PRESIDENT AGAIN
WITH HIS FAMILY
First Reunion in Two Months.
No Change in Mexican
Situation.

Cornish. y. H., August 3o.-Though in
close touch with departments I'm Wash
ington and with Mexico City. President
Wilson announced no change in the
Mexican situation tonight. He spent
the afternoon 'and evening at home.
On his arrival he received two long
cipher messages. relating to Mexico.
but their nature was not revealed. The
President, however, dispatched none in
reply.
In the quiet seclusiou of the summer
capitol. he enjoyed the first reunion of
his family in two months. The Prest-
dents eldest daughter. Miss Margaret
Wilson, has been visiting in the West
since June, and Mr.. Wilson himself had
not seen her since carly in July.
He was pleased to observe that his
second daughter. Miss Jessie. who is
tC be married in November. had already
recovered from the Injuries she re-
ceived when she fell from her horse
recently.
Miss Eleanor Wilson. the youngest
daughter, and Mrs. Wilson, accompanied
the President on the trip from Wash
ington.
The President plans to stay here until
Tuesday. but may prolong his visit IL
developments in the Mexican situation
permit. as his physician thinks a week
OF mountain air and exercise would
greatly benefit him after the strain OF
the last few weeks in Washington.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-31
SAILING YACHTS
MEET THIS WEEK
German-American Sender Races
Chief Event of It's Kind
This Year.

Marblehead. Mass, August S0.-The
only international sailing yacht race
in American waters this year will take
place off here next week in the fifth
German american Sender boat con-
test. AS In former years. the two
countries will be represented by teams
OF three boats each, selected with much
care and manned by expert corinthian
sailors
The challenge fleet is composed OF
the Angela VI, owned by His Imperial
md Royal Highness, Crown Prince
William of Germany; the Serum, owned
by Walde,nar TictEens, of Hamburg
and the Wittlesbech ". owned by
Christof Alt, OF Berlin.
The defenders are the Gina, owned
by Guy Lowell. OF Boston; the Ellen
owned by Charles p. Curtis OF Boston,
and the Sprig. owned by John L. Sal
tonstaH, of Boston.
The races will be sailed in Massa-
chusetts Bay. The sport will start on
Monday an hour before noon, and the
races Will be held on Tuesday, Thurs
day and Friday of next week, and on
the Monday of the following week
The owner of the yacht that first
wins three races or which wins the
nfth race in the series. will receive a
massive silver cup, for which Presi-
aent wilson stands as sponsor, while
the second prize, awarded on points. Is
given personally by Governor Foss ~
Massachusetts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-31
AMERICAN REFUGEES
REACH NEW ORLEANS
Lose Everything They Own, and
Glad to Escape With
Their Lives.

New Orleans. August 30-After hav-
ing lost everything they owned and
glad to escape with their lives. sew
eral American refugees from Mexico
arrived here late to-day on the City
OF Tampico, from Vera Cruz. There
were twenty-three Americans in all,
many of whom had nothing but the
clothing they wore. They said their
passage was arranged for by the
American government. and here they
expected to be taken care of for n
time with State Department funds
That, however, was not forthcoming,
and tonight at least eight OF the
party, including one woman. waited
on the dock until John I. Cannon
personally took charge OF them.
Mr.. Cannon. president of local
banking house. has charge of the Red
Cross funds In New Orleans. Some
time ago he was instructed, he says
! to take care of any American refugees
that might arrive from Mexico. When
II became known refugees were to ar
rive to-day Mr. Cannon says he so IN
formed the State Department and
asked for instructions. None came. he
said
Fourteen Of the party. came from
Durango, the caDltal OIL WHICH HIS DeeI
In the hands of rebels for SOME time.
Mrs Mary A. Bracket told of repeated
visits of rebels to her home, who, with
drawn pistols and sabrcs, demanded
anything she might have in her home.
After several such visits the home was
almost stripped During the overland
trip from Durango with her son, Frank
$ Bracket OF Idaho, the party was
robbed, but allowed TO proceed with
their wagon and clothes only.
Frank Abbott, n miner, on one oc-
casion was held up by rebels and told
he was to be shot He was ordered
to remove his clothes. He refused. so
they tied him to n tree with his clothes
on. Just as six men were ready to
fire. he said. the officer ordered him
united. Why, he does not know. Again
he was ordered to remove his clothes.
and obeyed. The rebels left him I'M
hurt. but naked.
The killing of the Englisrman,
Palmer. in Durango mining Office.
seems to show that tho MeXicans dis
like all foreigners. not particularly
Americans" said Frank s. Bracket
Because he would not open Il safe.
the combination of which he did not
know. they shot Palmer. 1t is simply
money and supplies they want and
they are willing to kill any one to get
them"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-31
BRYAN SATISFIED
WITH CONDITIONS
Thinks .Amicable Adjustment of
Differences Is Near
at Hand. II

Perryville. Nd, August 30-william
Jennings Bryan is confident the Will
SON administration has the Mexican
situation well in hand, and that an
amicnble adjustment of differences be
tween the United states and Mexico
Is near ut hand. The Secretary,of state
invaded. Maryland and Pennsylvania
this afternoon and evening to address
Chnutauqua assemblages at Oxford,
Pa, and Belair. Md. He assured anxious
inquirers along the route. of travel
that the possibilities of war are re-
mote When n Port Deposit farmer
asked point blank whether the war
with Mexico would be averted. the Sec
rotary of State replied:
you may rest assured everything
VIII be all right in a short time"
Secretary Bryan Indicated that the
atmosphere will be clarified within a
few days and the diplomatic equilibrium
restored. He summed up the situation
In d nutshell by declaring that where
the Situation had been unsettled q few
days ago, and 1t had now reached the
stage where II might be termed highly
encouraging.
The Commoner reluctantly answered
questions on conditions beyond the bor-
der and said he had left the affairs
OF state In Washington.
Mr.. Bryan was inclined to scout the
messages from Mexico City that a
blockade OF Mexican ports by the
United States would be construed by
that government as tantamount to a
declaration of war He was OF the
opinion thas such reports were -tusti-
gated by jiagPists, and were entirely
without foundation. The same tning
might be said. he declared, Of reports
that Americans in MEXICO we're pre-
pairing to protest President Wilson's
evacuation order.
He said That Mr.. Lind is at Vera
Cruz and Will remain there for the
present Whether he will go back to
Mexico City or return to Washington,
Mr.. Bryan indicated, depended on de-
velopments.
"All that l can say is that condi-
tons are very hopeful" declared Mr.
Bryan. 1T is not within my province
to discuss the affairs of government
in detail. but I will say emphatically
that the whole situation is highly en-
couraging, and that there is every
reason to believe that the differences
will be smoothed out TO the satisfac-
ton Of all parties concerned without
any trouble and in short order"