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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-09-18

Four new state forests have recently
been added to those in Hawaii, making
81 in all, with an aggregate of 6s3,lOl
acres. OF this amount, 81 per cent be-
longs to the territory, the rest being
private land administered by the terri
torial forest officers.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-09-18
Cnnler at Frisco.

San Francisco, Sept, ls.-With the
thermometer registering 70 degrees at
1890 o'clock, San Francisco today is
enjoying comparatively cool weather af-
ter the terrific heat of Tuesday and
Wednesday. At the same hour yester'
day the mercury was above the S4 mark,
Forecaster Wilson says a fog is due
this afternoon and declares there will
be no repetition of Tuesdays weather
here this year.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-09-18
Hottest Night in History.

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 1s,-With a
temperature of SO at 10 o. clock, Los An
gees is recovering today from the eff.
fects of the hottest night in the city s
history. Cooler weather is predicted
for tonight and tomorrow.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-09-18

Makers Of small hickory handles for
hammers, chisels and the like, are now
trying to get the waste from mills
which make hickory spokes and pick
and ak handles.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-09-18

Two million trees will be planted on
the national forest in Utah. Nevada
and Southern Idaho during 1914
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
The Wurra Wurra Club.

The weather furnished no excuse for any member to stay away from the meet ing, and the attendance was very good indeed-very good indeed. We repeat, the attendance was very good indeed. Very few absentees were present. The president, Mir. George Bullock, was ab- sent, but the sexton, Seneca Strong. took the presidents place and pulled the meet ing off without a hitch. He ordered the Opening Ode sung by the plumber, Will Decker, who did 1t with soldering iron and piece of lead pipe, after which Frank Coons read the minutes of the previous meeting with variations in the trouble clef, and then MT. Strong, the temporary chairman pro tenn. said he would be pleased to consider any motion, resolution or grievance that any mem Der might be nursing.
 Mir. Farnum, the druggist, said he had heard so many skeptical remarks about ISo mile jaunt of his store cat, that he proposed, once for all, to set the doubts at rest; he said that anybody who was disposed to question the feat was cordially invited to come in and interview the cat, or to ask pr. Ross about it.
 Mir. Siegel, tSamuelD volunteered the information that he knew the cat very well, and would take the animals word for it, without asking Dr. Ross.
 The temporary chairman pro tenn. de. clared the whole cat business out oi order and called for "the next case"
 Mir. Eugene Rowe, ex-mayor of the fire district, said he thought Roraback's big dog, "Rex," had shown himself more versatile than Farnum's cat, judging by his recent achievements in the way oi automobiling, chastising his canine critics and falling in love with a calf, ana he moved that the cat and the dog be placed on the honorary list of the Club The char refused to consider the matter saying that such categorical and dogmat ic propositions were out of order and out of character, and would be drowned down. That settled it.
 On motion of Horace Humphrey seconded by Glenn Kegler, it was voted that the secretary be instructed to extend to George C. Peet the assurance of the Clubs distinguished consideration for procuring the construction of the new cement sidewalk in front of the Canaan Mercantile Co.'S. store.
 Judge Ford started to make a speech on equal suffrage, but that stirred up the fat member, who was getting excited and violent when the temporary chairman pro tenn. butted in to say the matter had gone far enough, and declare the meet ing adjourned.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
A Night With Boy Scouts.

Did you ever spend night on a noun tain with a patrol of Boy Scoutsl The experience is exhilaratiug.
 You start off, say, with a dozen of i them. Everybody is whistling cheer fully, joking, cutting capers. As the sun mounts higher, and the mountain seems to grow but little nearer, and the packs become heavier, it is surprising how the whistle dies to silence. The beauties of the country landscape do not tremendously appeal to normal hoy of IA, nor is his spirit cheered by the ex. quisite long sweep of the white road ahead, where 1t ribbons the plain- i About II o'clock he begins to talk of lun- con, About 12 o'clock he can no long. CT be restrained. Then is the time to look for a spring or a brook, and let him drink his fill uf the brook holds out D and stay his vooiferous stomach. After luncheon the whistling is renewed, and soon the climb begins.
 | Once on the slope of the mountain the sleeper and rockier and more difficult 1 the better-be is a new animal. You have to hold him back rather than to urge him on. All mountain climbers are men who haven't grown up. who have kept alive that thrill of adventure in con- quering a sheer physical obstacle and 1 getting up above the world and peeping over. The last 200 yards will take on the run, and nothing can hold them back when l2 small forms are wrapped in blankets, feet to the fire, and the scout. master is about to stroll back n way to. ward the summit and watch the patient stars swing by overhead, the youngest 1 Irish imp of the troop will tickle his neighbor and go off into on unoontroll- able fit of snickers. The sniolxers Is a disease which particularly attacks young scouts on their first camp in the open. It IS an extremely unsocial disease and calls for radical treatment. An order to wash all the breakfast plates and pans is one of the best prescriptions Walter Prichard Eaton in American Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
WISCON SINS PLAN.

The legislature of Wisconsin has taken radical stand on the eugenic problems, and in the closing days of the session adopted radical measures regulating marriage. The two houses have passed bills providing for the health certificate with every marriage license, also a bill providing for the sterilization of crimi- nals, insane, feeble minded and epileptic. The bill was adopted by the Assembly by vote of 39 to 37. although Arch. bishop s. G. Messmer of Milwaukee wrote letter urging that it be killed.
 This bill will go in effect as soon as the Governor has appointed three physi. e1ans to serve as commission to carry out its provisions.
 There is no use discussing the bill un- til it has had fair trial, as the Pough- keepsie Telegraph says. To many drinkers legislation on such 8 matter
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

seems both impractical and superficial Probably the best way to decide the matter is to try it out as Wisconsin pro- poses to do. Though it proves in- adequate and impossible to enforce, a state law may assist in calling the at tention of the public to the need of rais ing the standards of responsibility and morality as regards the contracting of marriage.
 In recent editorial the Kingston Leader suggests that it would be by nc means bad thing if 8 rule similar tc that of the Catholic Church requiring banns to be published for three con secutive Sundays preceding marriage were enforced. In many if not al foreign countries some preliminary public notice is demanded. The Leader claims that when we make marriage harder we shall be approaching the prob lem of the evils of easy divorce from the right end.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
It Reminded Him.


 In discussion of our enormous pen- sion roll, Representative John o. Floyd said in an address in Melville:
 "ThIs pension roll irresistibly reminds me of an occurrence in the town of Nola Chucky many years ago.
 "A circus visited Nola Chucky one day. From miles about the country the people came to see the show. In crowded tent the performance in true circus fashion went on with pink lemonade. and lovely ladies erect on bareback horses. and clowns, and elephants, and ground and lofty tumbling.
 But suddenly the blue sky clouded over, terrific hurricane struck Nola Chucky, the circus tent was blown down and nearly 50 people were injured. "From then on, whenever this circus returned to town. those who had been injured by the hurricane were admitted free.
 'It was a long. long time ago Yet year by year the circus comes to Nola Uhucky, and year by year the injured get in on passes.
 "This year. I understand, of the entire 30 injured. only 298 still survive. "-Cin cinnati Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
Apropos of Clothes

Louis Tiffany. at the Egyptian fete that he recently gave in his New York studio. was led by the magnificence of some of the Egyptian vestments of his guests to say.
 "These beautiful robes make me think of an old fellow whom once met on cold day down South.
 "The air was bleak, and it beat on the old fellows flesh through the many holes in his tattered garments. Yet, despite his tatters, he had whole side of bacon on hls shoulder.
 "'Uncle,' said I, why didn't you spend your money on a warm coat instead of all that bacon?'
 "rhe old man answered gravely
 Wall, sah, when asks my back for credit, gIts It.
 Then, batting and rubbing his stom- ach, he added
 "'But, dishyer. sar, dishyer always calls for cash. '''-New. York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
THURSDAY. AUGUST z, 1918
"It is very baneful philosophy that gives class to g. man who has clean collar and foul life. ."-Adriance.
SOM E " EW LAWS.

Ignorance of the law excuses nobody 1; and it will be we'll for the general public 10 become informed of the changes that the statutes underwent on the 1st, of the present month though the enacting of new laws by the legislature of 1913. A few of the important ones demand gen. eral attention.
 The new five days law relating to marriage provides that if neither of the contracting parties to an intended mar mage is resident of the town in which the marriage license is to be issued, the registrar of the town shall not issue a certificate until the fifth day after the filing of the application. This puts a stop to the popular practice of making a Gretna Green of Canaan, on the part of the love-lorn swains and damsels from Pttsfeld and North Adams The judge of probate for the district however, after hearing the evidence may render writ ten decision that public policy or the physical condition of one of the parties requires the marriage and the license may be immediately issued.
 Free lnnches i'll saloons are abolished, 10 the grief of the, hungry bum who was accustomed, to wash down a square meal off the lunch counter with class of beer.
 All vehicles having springs or rubber tires must carry lights visible 200 feet in all directions, from one hour after sun- set until one hour before sunrise, except m highways that are lighted all night.
 Eggs that are not fresh must be labeled 10 indicate that they are either storage eggs, preserved eggs or incubated eggs.
 Every two story school house must have at least one adequate fire escape of iron or some other non.combustible material for every 250 pupils. The es- cape must be wide enough to allow two adults to walk abreast
 United States senators will hereafter be elected direct by the people.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
reading

The Hartford Times makes point for the new president of the New Haven system to ponder. It says: "The man who comes after President Mellen should never forget that in all times of stress there is invariably an irresistible popular demand for goat" This is true, says the Bridgeport Standard, but it is also true that the public has learned some thing about this railroad and probably will not seek to put upon the new head the onus of the sins of omission and commission by every employe of the system. There is limit of responsibility, which must be recognized.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
Inspired.

The outward appearance of the girl in the up.to- date skirt fully justifies tn, wonder and satire expressed by the poe of Truth" who penned the following entitled Little Girl;"
 Little girl, you look SO small.
 Don't you wear no clothes at all? Don't you wear no chimney shirt Don't you wear no pettyskirtf Just your corset and your hose Is that all your underolothesY Little glrl, upon the street,
 You appear to be all feet,
 With your skirt so very tight Surely you're an awful sight, Nothing on to keep you warm, Crazy just to show your form Little girl, you won't live long, Just because you dress all wrong; Nothing on for underolothes
 But your corset and your hose; Very soon, do believe,
 You'll be clothed like Mother Eve.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
Harris on Fishing.

To the Editor of The News:
 Fish lore this time. have been a lover of fishing all my life. have fished considerable in and around Canaan and Salisbury, Conn. l have ished in the Housatonic river at different times from Falls Village to near Pittsheld, Mass, as we'll as tributaries of that stream. the Hollenbeck, Blackberry, Konkapot, etc., and in the Twin Lakes, both summer and winter Mount Riga and Canaan Mountain ponds. I've tished in Lake Buel, lakes in Stockbridge, Lanesboro and Cheshire reservoir. I've fished with pole and line I have skittered, trolled, snared, speared, netted, trapped, shot and used tip-ups in fishing through the ice in the winter time. That is go' ing some, is it not?
 But fishing in the east is not the same as practiced in Minnesota. Let me de. scribe one of my fishing trips. The first year carried mail it was only three times a week, so had every other day for different occupation or pleasure, mostly pleasure, If you will believe me fished some then. There were some fine trout streams near. Then used to go out to chain of lakes, where had little cabin, and small raft. I had UlduhCbS1 hAy lnH ptshs OOhOO pOo anu grub at the cabin. l would catch some bait fish and put out two or three set iues with a dozen or more hooks at- tached to each. This is not allowed by the laws of Minnesota now. had a live bait on each hook; would set these lines in good shape before dark in differ ent places. then I would boil some tea or coffee, eat supper. have good smoke and then crawl under my blankets until daylight. This lake was far from any habitation, surrounded by heavy timber. Bears and wolves roamed about, but never was afraid or lonesome ill the woods. One night big bear did try to get into my cabin, but made a great noise and he soon left me in peace. had good sharp ax, and think could have worsted him. We'll. in the morn ing would take up my lines and was always sure to have a plenty. Some times could hardly pack them home. There was pickerel and pike weighing from three or four pounds to ten or twelve pounds. There was lumber camp that would buy my fish.
 You may be sure enjoyed these trips. When was i'll Michigan I shot a sturgeon fish that weighed 70 pounds. How is that for a fish Canaan fisher man? Charles A. Harris.
 Two Harbors. Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population of 2,171, Census of 1910) Two railroaGs.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfeld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and f1rst-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., 1913-08-07
Letters From the People
Mrs. Warner.
.Or of Tho Naws

To the Editor of The News:
 Mrs. Caroline Fox Warner, who was buried at Hillside cemetery, East Ca- naan, July 31, had been a member of the East Canaan church for over sixty years having joined by letter from Walton, N. Y. Jan. g. 1853.
 My first service in Sunday school work was as secretary at East Canaan Tn 1869. and have the record book from which take this record of Mrs. War ner's class. beginning June IS, 1870.
 Scholars were Clarinda Beebe. Alice Ives. Ella Ives. Rose Morgan, Anna McKenna, Frances Morgan, Adelia Mor- gan, Mary Simms, Jennie Gale, Carrie Mallory, Mary Briggs. Fannie Bigalow, Ella Smith. Later, Mrs. z. T. Adams had their class, No. IA on the record book.
 think Mrs. Warner had class earlier as some one has spoken of her as their first Sunday school teacher. I remem- Der she had 8 class of young ladies about 25 years ago when I was the superin- tendent, and have distinct recollec- tion of having several conferences with her about the needs of the class, but do not recall the names of the scholars. My mother died in 1884. had always recognized resemblance between her and Mrs. Warner, who came to our home few months later on an errand ]; after her departure my wife and looked at each other and our first words were Ut seems as if we had a call from mother" A, A. LAWRENCE.
 Canaan. Aug. 4.
 | Among the other Sunday school pupils in Mrs. Warmers class were Mrs. Eliza Beckley, Mrs. George w. Cowdrey Mrs. George K. Goodwin and Mrs. Stella Gillette Spencer.-Ed.l
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

Here is western definition of gen. out who neither looks up to the rich nor down on the poor; who avoids liquor and bad company who can lose with out squealing and win without bragging; who is considerate of women, children and old people, kind to animals, too brave to lie, too generous to cheat who takes his share of the world and lets to prevent any young man from qualify ing ?''
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
Where the Laugh Comes In
Nothing succeeds quite like Success We all admit that more UT less. But here's the saddest of all tales Nothing fails like Failure fails.
 


 But here's the saddest of all tales: Nothing fails like Failure fails.
 Kansas City Journal. "I can't pronounce these Balkan names. Poor place for war;
 Better have war there than base ball league. ."-Exchange. My wife never writes home for mon- ey," boasted Jones.
 "Gets all you have before she goes, eh?" asked his neighbor in a friendly tone.-Buffalo Express.
 Excited old lady (as express thunders through station)-"Oh, porter, doesn t that train stop here?"
 Patient porter-'No, lidy; it don't even hesitate. ."-Punch.
 Well. sir, what are you doing for the good of your fellowman?"
 "For one thing 1 am not asking my fellow-man impertinent questions. ."- Birmingham Age Herald.
 M1llyuns-"When I married your mother l was earning BIO a week-two years latter I bought out my employer " Daughter-"And put in a cash regis ter P'-Town Topics.
 "Come, Willie," said mother at the ta- ble, ''sit up like man."
 "Why. mother" replied Willie, men sit down for their food it's only dogs that sit up."-Catholic Standard and Times.
 1T understand he swears a great deal" Il wouldn't say that exactly. But I would say that in the heat of passion he finds it impossible to confne himself to tut tut "--Detroit Free Press.
 You say you are worth a million?"
 Yes, sir. And earned every penny of it. too"
 "I'd like to know how one man could earn a million"
 II married for it.''-Houston Post.
 Mother-"I wish our son wouldn't marry that girl but suppose he'll have his own way"
 Father-"I suppose he will just now, but it won't happen again for some l time. Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

Secretary of State Phillips reads a wholesome lesson to the town authorities on the, subject of compelling foreign auto chauffeurs to take out Connecticut licenses. He takes for his text the re- cent auto smash in East Canaan, which seems admirably suited to his purpose. His letter, in another column, is worth reading.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
Reflections of a Bachelor.

 The longer that live, the more lnscrutable I find, And past all understanding are The ways of Womankind. Dame Fashion says: "You must be fat Or svelte-or quaintly lean, More Botticelli-like"-and lol No other type Is seen! Some have to fast, some have to feast, Ohl 'tis a strenuous lifel From week to week it's often hard To recognize ones wife. How interesting, too, to note That scalps but lately bare Can, in one night, grow lovely curls Or. massive braids of hairl What magic shampoo stuff they use! l only wish l knew Its name, U'd never dare to ask,) For I've bald spot, too! But, as said at first the wiles And ways of womankind Are problems quit to vast and deep For my untutored mind!
 New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
HAPPY DREAMS.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT

Do not disparage happy dreams, Nor try to dim their splendid beams, For 'tis from them we often gain The balm that will sssuage life's pain. And they possess the magic power To make of earth wondrous bower; They come to cheer our loneliness, Giving the purest happiness
 These happy dreams grant glimpses rare Of jewels that no life can spare. The mission on which they are sent, Is to give hearts sweetest content.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

Amenia's Field Day, Aug. IS. is to be an important and elaborate event for Eastern New York. and practically all of Eastern New York is planning to take a part in it. Amenia is setting whole some example in civic pride and local patriotism.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

A wall from Cuba is to the effect that the banana business is not very profitable "because there are no cart roads," In order to be really prosperous, therefore, Cuba should raise trap rock and road rollers along with ananas.-Ansonia Sentinel
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

Fortunately "Charity," as it is called does not have to depend on what it gets from the moving pictures on Sunday in order to keep itself alive. The death of the most of the so-called "charity" would harm no one but the giverS and in the end even they might be beneftted.- - Pittsfeld Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

From the smartest dinner table of the Newport season comes the gentle re- hinder to MT. Wilson that his program of making diplomats out of authors will remain uncompleted until he appoints Montague Glass, unsilent member of the firm of Potash & Perimutter, minister to Jerusalem.-Hartford Times.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

The government has begun suit to dis solve the great telephone merger. If it would sue to compel reduction of tele- phone rates the move would be enthusi- astically hailed by the long sufferin : public. This dissolution business is much like putting quinine powder in the lemonade. It dissolves, but the price of the medicine is added to the drink Bristol Press.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the eficeof publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office, East Canaan. 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., 1913-08-07

Get Together. Pull Together. The community that does that, gets ahead. The community that doesn't, becomes stagnant and is soon known as back number.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

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 8 fish.-Connecticu Western News.
 But piscatorially speaking, many 8 man has been caught for 8 sucker.- Shore Line Times.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

Says the Pittsfeld Eagle: "The Berk- shire trolley lines were not included in the sale. Let us be thankful. New Haven ownership is far enough removed without sending us along to dear old New York"
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

If some of the auto chauffeurs who chauff after dark without having their autos properly lighted, find themselves unexpectedly hauled up before the bar of justice. they will have only them selves to blame.
Connecticut western news., 1913-08-07

The wreck of an express train at Esb- jerb, Denmark, on Saturday in which 20 persons were killed, shows that fatal rail way accidents are not confined to this country alone.-Bridgepor Standard.