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Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
Antiseptic Action of Tobaceo.

The antiseptic action of tobacco has often been affirmed. and the fear that tuberculous tobacco workers might transmit the bacillus through cigars to smokers has been thought to be un- founded since tubercle bacilli on cigars perished after a few days. Recent in. vestigations of Wenck confirm the old view in regard to cholera. Cigars were treated with water, which contained 150,- 900 comma bacilli per c. c. Inside of twenty-four hours all the organisms were killed. In agreement with this is the fact that during the cholera epidemic of 1894, Ill Hamburg not single tobacco worker fell victim to the disease..,
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
ALast Memory of Beecher.

Though for a period of nearly thirty years 1t was my fortune to Hear him now and then, and occasionally to meet him the last time is specially memorable ta me. It was about two years before - death, at the funeral in Ithaca. N. ii the late Henry M. Sage, who hadw an early parishioner of his in BroN and one of his most intimate friesA
 Mir. Beeoher was then seventy. years old. sat close beside him as rose to begin the service (it was in a f vate house) and marked the sturdy vi of his frame. No sign of any decay infirmity of age was observable. read, from a small, dne-print Bible aEJ without glasses, a portion of Holy Scrip ture, with yelled but oonsummate aIx of elecution that delicately carried tA impression that tae words were nd mans words. but the breathings of n di, vine Comforter.
 In the address that followed, his vol soft, rich, melodious, seemed without least effort on his part to float out on tV air more like perfume than voice, VI with power that made every sylla he uttered clearly audible to the hl dreds of people that filled the house the wide verandas outside. There wexS tears in it at first and broken tones "a sorrow, but presently he mounted up, A on wings. as lark rises skyward, intS the regions of Christian victory and hoTe taking us all with him and sang-I csl liken it to nothing else-a song of Resurrection, sweet, triumphant, uph ing, beyond description thence passifSy into prayer, in which the strain ascende} to still further height, lowering, as i} were, about the gates of the Celestia City, communing there with tho angels of eternal peace, till the listener forgot for the time, the burden and grief of life and felt that Christ and the Father'l House alone were real.
 It was simply wonderful and since was not to see Mir. Beeoher again or earth, am glad that it is my last recol lection of him.
 As for himself he in the near approach of death, said to Professor Stowe, who told it to me, that the thought of gettinE through with this world was oftentimel to him like the wait upon his brow of [ cool breeze on a sultry summer day--ss blessed and cheering was his anticipation of the life beyond. Rev. Joseph Twichell in Congregatlonalist.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
The Mystery of the Timetable

When for trip we wish to go All sorts of ease and joy awaiting, How little do we mortals know What troubles we're anticipating, You take guide and look at 1t, And, tho your search may be extended You find train but-wait bit; "This service for a time suspended" Another place you then pick out With p'r'aps a little more precision. This notice, tho affords some doubtl "Runs only on the East Division." And yet once more the book you scan And plunge into another section. But, lol here Is another ban; "This train no longer makes connec-
 tion." And last of all, a dubious sign Which every time table sure to quote
 is "All trains are subject on this line To alteration without noticew
 New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
The Pa ssinp Saloon.

The saloon has been expelled from one- half of the population and from two thirds of the geographical area of the country. In 1868 there were 3,500,00C people living in territory where the drink traffic had been outlawed in 1900 the number had increased to 1S,000,000; in 1908, or only eight years after, the num- Der had doubled to 36, ,000, ,000, and today there are 46.029, ,720 persons, or fraction oyer one-half of the population of the country, living in no-license territory. In the last five years the no-license pop ulation has incrersed a little over 10, ,000,- 900, which is more than 10 per cent. of the total population of the nation and SC per cent. increase in number living in ''dry" districts. Since 1868 the popula. ton of the country has doubled, while the number of inhabitants of "dry' ter ritory has increased over thirteenfold. Review of Reviews.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
CHEER UP

There is so much of real philosophy ID this editorial from the Hartford Post that we feel bound to reproduce it fo1 the benefit of those Of our readers who may need to apply, it to their own in dividuai cases
 The world Is taking your photograph. Look pleasant. Of course you have your policeman. A whole lot of things bother you, of course. Business worries or domestic sorrows, it may be, or what not. You find life rugged road whose stones hart your feet. nevertheless
 Cheer up.
 1t may be your real disease is "selfsh- ness. ingrown selfishness. Your life is too self centered. You imagine your tribuiations are worse than others bear. You feel sorry for yourself-the meanest sort of pity. It is pathetic illusion. Rid yourself of that, and
 Cheer up. What right have you to carry picture of your woebegone face and funeral ways about among your fellows who have troubles of their own? If you mast whine or sulk or scowl take car and go to the woods or to the unfre. 4USnU6Q lanes.
 Cheer up.
 Your Ills are largely imaginary. Ii you were really on the brink of bank ruptcy or if there were no thoroughfare through your sorrows you would clear your brow, set your teeth and make the best of it.
 Cheer up.
 You are making hypothetical case ont of yOur troubles and suffering from self inflicted verdict. You are borrow. ing trouble and paying high rate of in terest.
 Cheer up.
 Why man alive in ten minute walk you may see score of people worse of than you, and here you are digging youl own grave and playing pail bearer into the bargain. Man alive, you must dc your work Smile even though it be through tears-which speedily dry, and
 Cheer up.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
All Bald Up.

The Baldheaded Club of Connecticut held banquet last week, and we respect fully interrogate Editor Rodemeyer of the Connecticut Western News-Was the rye bald ?-Shore Line Times.
 How he must have bawled when he read the above.-Woodbury Reporter.
 Certainly not. There's no rye. baldry about any function of che Bald Head Club of fAmerica.-Oonn. Western News.
 That lets Scholey way out, but makes Knox eligible for honorary membership, at atleast.-Litchfeld Inquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

The New Milford Board of Trade IS not given to splurging, yet it looks back upon the past year with justifable pride in its record of achievement. Three manufacturing concerns have been es- tabllshed in New Milford during the year through the direct efforts of the Board of Trade, and in other directions affecting the general welfare and ad- vancement of the town the organization has been effectively active. The New Milford Board of Trade IS a live-wire organization, and perhaps the best asset of the town.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
THURSDAY. JULY F. 1918
MAS FRY.

He is master of himself and of cir cumstance who has learned to stand apart from all personal judgment of himself, adverse or friendly, and to look alone within, to motive and con- sciousness of honest work for his as- surance of progress. Defiance of public opinion is foolish. but he who feels too keenly the sting of hostile criticism betrays that some weakness in himself corresponds to the criti- cism, else it could not strike through the armor of his honest achievement.
 Mary Stanhope.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
EDITORIAL HONkI HoNkI

Says the editor of the Woodbury Re- porter "Some of the editors friends complain because he does not call and
 see them occasionally. It would afford ms pleasure to call on our friends and subscribers, and we promise that if any one will present us with new Ford runabout we will try and bring it up in the way it should go and make use of it to call and take dinner with our readers as often as circumstances will permit" "
 Which inspires the society editor of the Litchfeld Inquirer to vouchsafe this assurance: s gA"We are not quite as particular as Editor Knox, nor, to be perfectly honest,
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
Where the Laugh Comes In
The country's getting full of cranks.
 So Senators avow. Because of them no statesman franks
 His cordwood now.

lAO OOuhbAJ SOOOALlS lolA Ol OAohhos
 So Senators avow. Because of them no statesman franks His cordwood now.
 Kansas City Journal. Tom-'I don't know whether she sings or not.'
 Jack-"She doesn't. I've heard her. !" Puck. A Noted Mlssourian Robbed.-Head- line of Chicago dispatch. That's the worst of being shown in Chicago. York Evening Sun. Willie-"My father put down distur- bance last night" Billie-"Is that right ?''
 Willie-"Yes; he ate Welsh rabbit" -Yonkers' Statesman. Quizzer-''What's the matter, old man? You look worried"
 Sizzer-'l have cause to. l hired a man to trace my pedigree.
 Quizzer-"Well, what's the troubl e? Hasn't he been successful?
 Sizzer-"Successful I should say he has! I'm paying him hush money."- Judge.
 Citiman-"I notice there are qu ite a number of your friends who are candi- dates for political office this fall. Are you running for anything?"
 Subbubs-"Only for the 7:39 a. m. train as usual. .''-Catholic Standard and Times.
 Father II want to tell you this, my son The secret of success IS hard work. " Son-"If it's a secret, dad, you shouldn't have mentioned it. Fortu. nately, I'm too much of gentleman to take advantage of information gained in that way. y."-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
The Wurra Wurra Club.

The Clubroom was so crowded that the sexton, Mir. Strong, (S. Bermuda,) was obliged to borrow large number of chairs from the barber shop, and finally had to bring in lot of standing room from in front of the postoffice, to accom-. modate the members who were among those present. MT. H. E. Lyles, ex. president, who was present, was asked by the sexton to preside, as Mir. Hosea L. Ross, dentist, the present president, was not present, being at present in the Adirondacks catching some fishes for to eat while he is in camp. Mir. Ross is an expert fisherman and an accomplished fish li-but as that really has nothing to do with this report 1t would be useless to say anything about it, as the fellow said The chair requested Allyn Fuller to call the roll, and Allyn did so, from memory as he had no roll with him except a roll of bills contributed by love-lorn pilgrims from North Adams and Pittsfeld who are anxious to get their marrying all done up and out of the way before the new five days law goes into effect. The Opening Ode was chanted in unison by Clint. Roraback, in c minor, after which the chair said he would like to hear from any member who had anything to offer for the good of the order. -...
 Henry Ives stood up, made bow, and said he would like to suggest a sugges. ton, that the Club appoint a judicial committee to determine and report upon the legal status of the organization as . force in the management of municipal affairs, with particular reference to the next special town meeting to be called to determine which of the two recently specified pieces of town road shall be favored in the expenditure of the appro priation. "It appears" said he, "tha' the state highway commissioner declines to permit us to build two short pieces oi road, with the state money, but we may spend the money on one piece. Nov this Club, being organized for the public good, plainly has a duty to perform, ir this good roads matter. The question is just what is our duty in this particular and to what extent have we any author. ity to butt in? It is very likely there will be more squabbling over the roads proposition, at the meeting, as there always is. I move the chair appoint g judicial committee, of two members, tc submit joint opinion"
 The motion was seconded by Ed Warner, and unanimously carried, and the chair appointed Judge George w. Ford and Justice A. T. Roraback as the committee. ...t.
 On motion of Sam Camp it was voted that the Club members attend the circus on "Lyles's lot" Saturday, In body, and remain for the concert, if there was going to be a concert. .....-
 On motion of Watson Hardenbergh duly seconded, the Club voted unani. mously to attend the Panama Exposition in California, in 1918, and the secretary was instructed to draw an order on the treasurer for the cost of the junket.
 On motion, duly seconded, the meet ing voted to adjourn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

If one were to take seriously the i'm peccable MT. Spellacy's criticism of the governors appointments, the appro- priate reply would be that Judge Bald win has conceived himself to be govern or not for the prosperity of the demo- cratic party, but for the welfare of the state of Connecticut and all it's people. New Haven Register.
 But the impeccable criticism is only natural, considering the ungrateful and inconsiderate manner in which the governor, the legislature and the dear common people have consistently and systematically overlooked the impecca- ble critic, whose patriotic services are always available.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
Don't Knock.

If your neighbor IS prosperous why not let him prosperg Don't grunt. growl or Rrumble. Say good word for him and let it go at that. Don't be a knocker. Your turn will come. No one man is the whole show. If you see that the town is moving along nicely, feel good about it. Help things along, shove little. Try to get some of the benefit yourself. Don't stand around like & chilly old cadaver. Don't waste your time feeling sore because some fellow has a little more sand and sense than you have. Do little hustlinp yourself. Don't be a knocker. .-Exohanp
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

Senator lawn Hur-r-ley, of three finger fame, serves notice on his patrons in Waterbury that, barring change of mind, he is out of politics." Every real patriot who takes pride in the high standard of Connecticut statesmanship will sincerely hope a change of mind will evolve bar to avert this calamitous conclusion. But why must the "bar" always figure in these alluslons to lawn
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

Wha blessing is the oil upon the streets during the dry, hot season, when, without it, the dust, stirred up by the endless procession of speeding automo. bile tourists, would choke the com munity to death. Conn. Western News.
 My what a task the undertakers have been spared. But it's oil right Woodbury Reporter.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

The editor of the Seymour Record has the right idea. Listen Pull together, brethren. We are all here for the same purpose Then live and let live. The best way to build up town is for each and every man to pull together and not to rend and pull down. All the resi- dents of town are partners, not op. ponents."
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

Editor Phil Troup, of the New Haven Union, observes that there IS this to be said in favor of the fisherman, that he never kills his friend on account of mis- taking him for fish.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

have we had as many invitations to 'call,' hence we are entirely willing to accept new Pierce, Packard or Peerless car as gift from any of our advertisers or subscribers and we will take dinner or not just as the donor may wish"
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
NORTH CANAAN HAS

"A population of2,171, (census of 1910.) Two railroads.
 National and Savings Banks Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfeld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and 1rst-class school system. Five churches.
 First-class hotel.
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine.
 Ten miles of State Roads
 Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System.
 Never-failing water supply and the best water in the state.
 Wide-awake Business Mems Association. Extensive lime and iron industries Fraternal and benefit societies. Brass band. Up-to-date department stores Pure air and wholesome climate
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

Two seats on the stock exchange have just been sold for $3S, 900 each. That's an awful slump from the highest prlce, which was nearly $100. 900. and from the big drop in the price of seats, it is quite reasonable to assume that they don't find it necessary to hang out the Stand ing Room Only' sign.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

While Governor Baldwin was at the Gettysburg reunion, the state govern. ment was in charge of a distinguished representative of the Bald Head Club of America, Lieutenant Governor Tingier.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

Where are the cooks of yesteryearP' plaintively inquiries a dyspeptic para grapher. Whereat the blithesome Joe Hollister, of the Pittsfield Eagle, makes reply Selling tickets for the movies. :"
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

The debate on the tariff bill in the senate has finally and actually begun, and the encouraging assurance is youch- safed that the debate ought to be finished in five weeks. That may look like a long windstorm, but there's consolation in refecting that it won't last forever.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

The circus on "Lyles's lot" Saturday, afforded another demonstration of the versatility of our local talent and the precocity of our youngster-actors.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

The Sunday drowning season is at its height, and the record of drownings is running neck-and neck with the Sunday auto fatalities.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

II wish had lot of that call money" "What for?''
 ''To pay my telephone bills with, ..stu- pid. Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

Get Together. Pull Together. You'll be surprised at the things that may be accomplished that way.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
THREADS OF GOLD.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

Our lives are interwoven With threads of purest gold These symbols of our birthright
 Our eyes may not behold. Though hidden from our vision,
 They bear 8 perfect seal And purity of action
 Their luster does reveal. They help make the world better,
 And hold the impress true Of life toward which we're vending, That's just beyond our view.
Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
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Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
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Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17

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Connecticut western news., 1913-07-17
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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-26

Mistress of the House "a wild
ow)-Well, Johnson, of course
I'm very sorry to lose you. At the
same time I must congratulate
you on your good fortune in hav-
ing this money left you: I sup
pose you'll be looking out for a
wife now? Johnson-Well, mum,
Begin your pardon, and Pm sure
I feel greatly honored at what
you propose, but-er-I am en-
gagged to a young woman already,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-26

from Mrs. Pankhurst's speech at
Cardiff, Wales, the day after the
blowing up of the chancellor's
home. 1t was in this speech that
she said that she assumed all re-
sponsibility for the dynamiting,
and it is on this speech the gov
eminent hopes to send her to a
living death in Dartmoor prison.
Bodkin then called a number
of witnesses who had been near
the Lloyd-George residence at the
time of the explosion. Mrs. Pank-
hurst questioned them herself.
At the close of the crowns case,
Mrs. Pankhurst said she reserv-
ed her defense, and called no wit
neSSeS.
The ten be-wigged judges
wasted no time in holding the
militant leader to the assizes. She
is at liberty on $500 bail, under
promise she will make no public
appearance until her trial.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-26

EPSON, England, Feb. &c.
Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, today
was held for trial at the Guilford
summer assizes on the charge of
dynamiting the country home of
David LIoyd-George, chancellor
of the exchequer.
The leader of the militant suf-
fragettes, whom the crown is
trying to send to prison at hard
labor for fourteen years, acted as
her own counsel.
Ten wigged and gowned mag
iStrateS sat on the bench of the
Surrey county court. Sir VIII
liam Vincent presided. The court
room was packed with suffra-
gettes, most of them wearing the
yellow of the Women's Social and
Political Union, and carrying
Votes for Women" banners.
Mrs. Pankhurst was led into
the prisoners dock by the bailifs.
A murmur ran through the ranks
of the women when she appeared,
but it was quickly suppressed.
Crown Prosecutor Bodkin
opened for the king, by describ-
ing the blowing up of Lloyd
Georges house.
"A more abominable and cruel
outrage never was concocted," he
Numbered. ct was carried out
admitted at the instigation of the
defendant. She herself says so.
We have her words.
This woman instigated gen
eral warfare against property,
with the purpose of overawing
the government. I emphasize that
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-02-26

Belfast, Ireland, Feb. 26.-Suf-
fragettes today cut the wires of
almost every telephone box in the
city, leaving notes that it was
done, as a protest against the try
ing of Mrs. Pankhurst for the
Lloyd-George dynamiting.