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Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
Back To Spanking.


 Professor Hanus's frank recommenda- tion of a return to corporal punishment in the public schools will be approved by everybody but sentimentalists Whip ping, says the Harvard expert in his re- port as head of the investigators of New York's school system, "cannot be avoid ed. It is the inevitable result of persis- tent harassing of teachers and principals by unruly and defiant pupils" And he favors both an increase of disciplinary schools and the use of the birch, with re- strictions, on consistently troublesome children in the regular sehoolroums.
 To restore spanking to the schools will necessitate a repeal of the board of edu- cation bylaw against it and the aban- donment of a policy of mistaken leniency toward refractory pupils. But the theo- ry that the little bullies of the city schools should be humored at the ex. pense of school.room discipline was a bad theory, as most people now recog- nize, and it will be a change for the bet ter to abolish it and get back to first prin- ciples.
 To "spare the rod and spoil the child" is as sound precept today as it was in the little red schoolhouse, and it is sat isfactory to have its efficiency indorsed by competent investigators. s.-New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
The Luckiest Man,

The man who has a million, or two or
 three or four, May be the man you envy, each day a
 little more; You may suppose that always his out
 look must be bright,
 But luckier than he,
 Or so it seems to me, Is the man whom Love keeps urging as
 as he hurries home at night. The man whose work has brought him
 the sweet reward of fame May have the fairest blessing that you
 could wish to claim; Perhaps you would be happy in his ' place. if you might,
 But luckier by far
 Than the rich and famous are. Is the man whom Love is urging as he
 hurries home at night. The man who is applauded for the place
 he occupies May be a lucky mortal, or seem so in
 your eyes; Perhaps you think his moments all
 moments of delight; But the greatest luck there is
 Is the luck that is his Whom Love is fondly urging as he
 hurries home at night. -S. E. Riser, Chicago Record Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
Cash and Patriotism.

To the Editor of The News:
 I read an article in paper telling about the promise, MT. Morgan, the Money King, gave to President Wilson of assistance ill time of need. That was a fine sentiment. I suppose 1t was money or financial aid that he proffered. and it shows, even if they were not of one po- litlcal mind, that he was an admirer of MT. Wilson. He is not the only one that has an admiration for the President, for they are legions of them but it takes more than money to help country out in time of war or any other great calam- ity. It took money to finance the Revo- lutionary war. but patriotism and loyal ty did more for our independence than money. A country might be rotten with wealth, but if it was not for the patriotism and loyalty of her citizens where would trouble end? And this has been in evidence since the world began. CHARLES A. HARRIS.
 Two Harbors. Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
What the Other Fellows Say,

If California insists on doing all she can to involve the nation in trouble with friendly power, it seems very easy for the other states of the nation to quietly give up their exposition projects all to herself. There is the big show all to her. self. There is a remedy right there that would be self-respectful and effective.- Hartford Courant. t s.
 Congressman Jere Donovan has intro- duced himself to the country at large us- ing the same methods that made him well known at home. The house of representatives will find that it has lot of fun ahead of it because of his critical presence.-New Haven Journal-Courier.
 The new straw hats put on early this year will look yellow by the time you get out on your vacation among the sum- mer girls,-Hartford Post.
 There is movement on foot for more perfect babies. That's right. Let's go in for perfect babies and more of them. Waterbury Republican. ....
 Nothing seems to- be raising more thunder days than the "pursuit of happiness" ."-Pittsfeld Eagle.
 It is never too late to clean the back yard, if 1t hasn't been done. Cleanliness in such matters pays big dividends in health, happiness and good looks Ansonia Sentinel.
 Jack Johnson, the big colored pugilist, has at last met the "White Hope" and has gone down in disastrous defeat. Dis trict Attorney Parkin, of Chicago, is the name of the man who put Johnson out Guilty on seven counts for violating the federal white slave laws, with maxii mum sentence of five years, is the yer dict. Johnson will be much more satis- factory in seclusion than in constant public view.-Bristol Press.
 We shall watch with interest the WOOL ing of the women henceforth by the great political parties. The slogan may yet be, "As go the women, so goes the nation. n."-Bridgepor Farmer.
 Uncle Horace Johnson, the weather seer, is 8o years old Certainly old enough to know better.-Litchfield h. quirer.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
WHERE'S THE LAUREL GLUED

The end of the present legislature is only two weeks distant, and the cele. brated Laurel Club has. as yet. given no sign of it's existence. Gan it be that this unique and illustrious institution, whose celebrity is founded and fixed Tn the genius of Connections newspaper dom, is doomed to innocuous desuetude and will dazzle no more with it's scintil- Iations of wit and irony, in travesties of speech and toast and burlesque procla- mation and comedy sketch?
 Perish the thought
 Yet, what other interpretation can be placed upon the effective kibosh under which it is manifestly fattened and in quietus. The Laurel Club banquet had come to be fixture of the general as- sembly not one whit less useful nor pop ufar than the general assembly itself, and in view of it's inspired mission-to hold the mirror up to the potent, grave and reverend seniors of the halls of s6atesmanship-and the inviting field for travesty opened up by the present Legislature 1u one way and another, it is inccnceivable that the versatile and re- sourceful artists of the Club will will lngly disregard the cues, t'row down the tempting opportunity, and let the brilliant Laurel Clubs $5 banquet go by default.
 The achievements of the now gasping cla CF mission and submission, are rich in ma- terial for the merry quip-masters of the Laurel's festal d-"Governor" Nor ton, now apparently hold oyer in of flee till Kingdom come; Phil Troup, the tragic; McGovern, the mezzo-dramatic; Olin Howe, the ingenue; Mullin, the pantomimic; Maher. the serio-comic; Howell, the heavy villain; "Dad" Bar Der, the scene, shiftless; "Blll" Myer, the precocious juvenile, and last but fore most. Pickett, the solemn genius of the middle mans chair. And it seems pity to pass the biennial dividend of feast and frolic, and compel the eager horde of wise and otherwise statesmen to forego the delight that never failed to to attend the gridironing of President Mel)en and his annihilatlng retorts the ioshing of Governor Baldwin and his impromptu poetical come back; the pill lorying of the artful dodger in states manship, and the thousand quips and guirks that give fillip to the feast and help the frugal gentleman from the four corners to forget the price he paid for his ticket.
 If there is to be no Laurel Club ban quet this year, it's plainly up to some body to explain to disappointed and indignant commonwealth, why there IS to be no Laurel Club banquet this year. Whats the answer2
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
SWAT THE FLY.

The fly-swatting season is at hand, and there should be no relaxation of zeal in the campaign against the dirty little pests. The New York state board of health has published some aphorisms on the anti-fiy campaign which are to the point. Some of them are as follows:
 Flies follow filth.
 Fever follows flies.
 It is better to screen the cradle and wear a smile than scoff at the precaution and wear mourning.
 Flies in the dining room usually pre- c9de nurses ill the sick room.
 Screens in the windows prevent crepe on the door.
 Flies as we'll as bad water, spread typhoid.
 A fly in the milk may mean mem- Der of the family in the grave.
 A fly has natural enemies; the most persistent and most effective should be man.
 It costs less to buy screen door than get ill and lay off for month,
 It's short haul from the garbage can to the dining table via the fly route.
 If at first you don't succeed, swat, swat again.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
Newest Notes of Science.

Driven by electricity, machine has been perfected for opening letters at 8 rate of 300 minute.
 Submarine telephony with insulated wires has been carried on in England over distance of II miles.
 To replace coal in kitchen range an Ohio inventor has patented household generator and burners.
 More small towns ill Norway use cleo tricity than ill any other country, owing to the abundance of water power.
 Japan is now producing about 6,600, 900 pounds of camphor annually, @ little more than half the worlds supply.
 Shoes should be bought late in the day, when their prospective wearer's feet are spread to their greatest extent.
 A tank vessel with capacity of 15, ,0O0 tons and driven by oil motors is building in Germany for an American oil com pany.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
Where the Laugh Comes In

Ii you your ears would save from jeers Five things keep meekly hid Myself" and "I" and ''mine' and "my," And what 1T do and did"
 New York Tribune. "Jack dear," she thoughtfully began, ''It was a tender-hearted man Who killed this bird that you and Are eating in my chicken-pie. Yes," she went on, ''it must be so. Dreading to deal the fatal blow, l think, from all that now appears. He hesitated years and years,"
 -Lippincott's 'She stood in tears," the story ran, ''For some time after he had gone" Next day, no doubt, she had cold. For she had no goloshes on.
 Boston Transcript. Teacher-"Now Tommy, eau you name something that will not freeze ?' Tommy-"Yes, ma'a hot water" Tit Bits.
 How must the poor relations of
 Methuselah have sighed When, after all those years and years, He laid him down and died
 -Lippincott's An uptown girl is learning how to play the cOrnet, and her admirers speak of her as "the fairest flower that blows."- New Orleans Picayune.
 The eagle is the bird to soar,
 The hawk is king of the woods; The mocking bird can sing the score But the hen delivers the goods
 Cincinnati Enquirer. Teacher-"Well Tommy, can you tell me the meaning of 'repent'?" Tommy-"I don't know sir" 'Teacher--"Well, suppose I stole purse and got locked up, wouldn't re- pent?'
 Tommy-"No, sir; you'd be sorry they caught you.''-Cleveland Leader. Willie was fond of drawing, but his efforts were not very good. One day he drew mouse on his paper. That's not half bad" said his mother, ''but where is the poor creature's tail p "Oh, that's i'll the ink bottle yet," answered Willie. What makes you think he loves you if he hasn't told you so?"
 "No matter how disagreeable am to him he always comes back smiling. ."- Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

How many women and girls in Ca- naan or it's immediate vicinity will apply featuring establishment in Canaan, pro. vided such establishment decides to To- cate here? The question of it's coming will depend largely upon the prospects for engaging sufficient help here at home. Details of the plan will be found on the firstNpage of this paper.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

Motor trucks are displacing the army mule, says the New Haven Union. They may continue to do so if the enemy kindly confines his operations to smooth hard roads. But when pestiferous an- tagonist carries the scene of war into mountainous country, and roads alter mating from hillside to mud-hole, the army mule will be found to be one of those things that no we'll supplied army can do without.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
Letters From the People
Again, the Laboratory.

To the Editor of The News:
 AS one most interested in the highest welfare of our Canaan school, wish to make my plea for a we'll equipped labra- tory, heated. lighted and large enough to allow tine students to study. observe and experiment. unhampered by the con- ditions which now exist in the damp and cold basement.
 Would it hot be wise to include in this proposition, the addition of one or two more class-rooms to accommodate the growing demands of our school?
 Forty children Tn one room, under one teacher, are just twenty too many!
 No money is more economically and wisely spent than for the education of our girls and boys. Another Parent.
 Canaan, May 20.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
The Wurra Wurra Club.

The members had assembled and were ready for business at the appointed hour, but the president, Mir. Allyn Fuller, said he wouldn't make a move toward open ing the meeting until the sexton of the Club, Mir. s. Bellefontaine Strong showed up. At just three minutes after starting time the sexton came panting up the stairs. He apologized for being late, but said he had to go to Pine Grove with a load of horse-radisl, and the walking was poor. Tue chair announced: "Now that the sexton has arrived we will proceed. Mir. Freeman Dempsey will read the minutes of the previous meeting" Mir. Dempsey read the minutes, after which Principal Strayer sang the Opening Ode while Tailor Wellner hummed the ac- compartment on the stem of his meer- schaum pipe. The roll-call showed that there were anumber of absentces among those present, and after the collection of dues, fines and assessments the chair called for business.
 Frank Hitchcock moved the previous question, but the chair declared the pre- vious question out of order, and Hitch. cock put on his hat and went home.
 Judge Ford said he would like to say once again, that he would positively re- fuse to ride on Fourth of July float in the parade, unless the float had side boards on it, or at least hand-rail
 The chair asked if he wished to make a motion, but Ford said that's just what he. didn't want-motion, especially on a float, always made him seasick. He was referred to Dr. Adam, who declared him out of order, and the chair called for new business. ~
 Horace Humphrey said he would like to inquire when the rest of the streets in the village was to be greased with oil. The chair said he didn't know and didn't care; he didn't live on the street, any way, and wasn't afraid of the dust, as he could make his auto go fast enough to keep out of it. "Has any member pres ent any sensible business to bring before the meeting before I declare 1t adjourn edi" he demanded.
 |. Dan Sweeney got up and moved that rising vote of thanks be extended to the secretary.
 "What for?" asked the clerk.
 "I don't care what for" said Sweeney. "We have never given anybody rising vote of thanks since have belonged to the Club. They did 1t at the Business Mems smoker the other night, under stand. have never seen the ceremony of a rising vote of thanks, and I'd like to see how it is done; that's all"
 "Call the next case" said the chair with an expression of impatience.
 Dr. Lee moved that vote of apprecia- tion be placed on the records, of the early beginning of the new sidewalk campaign. l. "It is an encouraging symptom" he said, "of the awakened civic pride, and should be recognized and applauded. have no doubt the good work will go on until there is not an inch of poor side walk on either side of the Main street, and will extend to the other streets of the village, and possibly spread to West Main street, on the other side of the rail- road crossings. Good sidewalks are sure and safe indication of any com munity's progressiveness, and"
 "I move we do now adjournw inter- rupted Wigglesworth.
 The motion was seconded and pre- vailed unanimously.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
Empty Troubles.

 When I blow away a bubble, and then
 gladly watch it float. l forget that have trouble. It is like
 fairy's boat, But it's gone in just minute. a For, you see, there's nothing in it's Like an empty bit of nothing, lighter
 than drop of dew, Dancing sunbeams glimmer through
 it; 4.N
 Very often, if we knew 1t, Light might shine through troubles, too. When you have foolish trouble why
 not treat 1t as a bubble To be blithely blown away? Just draw in your breath and blow it,
 and almost before you know 1t, You will treat your task as play; Even though it may be raining, You may cease to sadly fret And contentedly forget To be signing and complaining. Come, let's blow away our troubles as
 we blow away the bubbles That SO quickly disappear, Leaving no sad traces here; Troubles gone in just T minute, for you
 see, there's nothing in 1t, When we give up signing sadly And keep looking upward gladly, Speaking only words of cheer.
 -S t, klser In St, Nicholas,
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

Union Brotherhood supper in the so- cial rooms of Pilgrim Church tomorrow evening, and every man in town is in- vited. Let's all get together and mix up the creeds and nationallties In one big family reunlon that will crowd the dining room to its capacity and make an animated picture of com munity good fellowship that will stand out in MT. Gillette's memory like 8 cheering vision during all his sojourn in the old world.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
NORTH CANAAN HAS
population ,f 2,171, (census of 191O.l

A population Jf 2,171, (census of 1910) Two railroaus.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfeld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and first-class school system. Five churches.
 First-class hotel.
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine.
 Ten miles of State Roads. Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System. Never-failng water supply and the best water in the state
 Wide-awake Business Mems Association Extensive lime and iron industries. Fraternal and benefit societies Brass band.
 Up-to-date department stores. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

A Boston dispatch says that Many prominent stockholders in the New Ha- ven, feeling the injustice that has been their property by repeated attacks on it's credit. have banded together and will shortly announce the formation of protection of the interests of the road"
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
THURSDAY. MAY %. 1918
Filthy Minds |.

Intelligent men and women cleanse their bodies, but fill their minds with impurities far more dangerous and degrading than an unwashed body. "A pure mind makes wholesome and healthy body.-U. s. Senator John D. Works.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

There is apparently an inexhaustible supply of tip-top dramatic and operatlc talent Ill this neck of the woods. And Father Lynch is the genius who can bring it to the light.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

There be those who think Uncle Sam will have war with Japan on his hands, as result of the California alien land law If so be that war must come, let Ter come. Japan will get hers.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
The Drudge.

I've got no millions piled away, Few men have heard of me; I have no dimunds to display,
 I've never crost the sea; No doctor ever wants to know
 About my appetite;
 Pm never interviewed. but, Q,
 How sound sleep at night! The markets wouldn't sag bit
 If should die today; I've got to work for all git,
 I've little time for play; The world would roll on steadily
 If was out of sight; I've never made my mark, but, gee,
 How sound I sleep at night! No little children have to toll
 For profits which l claim; I've never left my native soil,
 Few people know my name; My heart is filled with gladness, tho
 On mornings that are bright; I've muscles that bulge out, and O,
 How sound sleep at night! I've troubles now and then of course,
 For they're part of life, But I'm not wantin' no divorce,
 Nor neither is my wife, And there's little tot whose glee
 Increases my delight; I'm just a sort of drudge, but, gee!
 How sound sleep at night! s. E. Riser, in Chicago Record Herald. She-"A woman has a greater capaci- ty for learning than a man." He-"Yes woman is never so full of gossip that she can't hold more. Phil. Record,
 Helter-"Holmes gets gigantic sal ary from that Mining Corporation. Skelter-"Able to locate gold mines, is he ?''
 ''Helter-"Not much. Able to locate stock purchasers. Life. "Why don't you take wife old chap?' "Oh, I don't know"
 You must have a reason" "Well, the fact is, couldn't afford a 1913 wife on, my 1902 salary. Wash. ington Herald.
 Haven't heard thing of him since we sent him to Congress, a4ys a Geor- gia editor. Congress seems to be the finest place ill the world for a man to lose himself P'-Atlanta Constitution.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

Get Together. Pull Together. liar. monious cooperation produces results Discord is profitable to nobody.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

The star" Honestly, what do you think of my acting in my new play ph
 The critio-'Don't ask me. You're younger and so much stronger than am. Brooklyn Life
 "So you went out motoring with that Ill tempered Jaggers. Did his temper explode ?"
 "Yes, but l wouldn't have minded that. if his tires hadn't too. Baltimore American. R. stock has gone away up, SO now we can get married.h
 She--"Why Fred, didn't know you. owned any of it."
 He-"I don't, but your ia ther does" Clipped.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

That state oil for the streets-what about it? Who's got it? Where is 1t |?
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
OUR WORTH.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

Our lives cannot be told in years,
 For oft the briefest span Records life of countless worth,
 Fulfilling Gods great plan; While others stay for many years,
 Yet fail to understand That life can only be worth while
 To those who lend hand. Iris what we are and what we do While dwelling on this earth, To help along our fellow man
 That tells the world our worth
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

The new sidewalk campaign has now opened. May it have favorable season.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub lf sher promptly of aay failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
WRITE LETTER AsoUTIT

Communications on subjects of general inter sst to The News readers are invited, but no attention will be paid to anonymous letters
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

Memorial Day next. Hats off to the old heroes those living and those gone
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
THE EWS' AGENTS

Extra copies of The News sale at the 0fficeof publication and at Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post office, East Canaan. E.. D. H. Oakes Store. Lakeville,
 Post Office, Falls Village,
 George T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk, Scutt & Rood, Ashley Falls. A. l.. Dickinson, Salisbury.
 J. W. Morgan, Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
MISCELLANEOUS

AR. EATEN, opttcian n. Torrington, ionu. will be at "'rhe Janneld" hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons of each month
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as AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the nagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut and especially throughout Litch- Held County and Southern Berkshire.
 1t has competent staff of wide-awake cor Kespondents in the various towns to report the local dongs each week. and goes into the homes mnd is perused by the entire families of the sirifty, intelligent, reading class of people whom Ghe long headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

REGULAR deliveries Of Ice every Tuesday and Saturday New telephone number i2slg. ". k. Atwood, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

FOR SALE-Twoseated surrey, practically new also lumber box wagon. O, k. Badgiey, CanuAn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22

WANTED--Old Geese feather beds. Best cash prices paid. Address, c. K. Dickinson General Delivery, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-22
WANTED

MAN to do light farm work, care for poultry,
 etc., on small place. c. H. Pease, Canaan.