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Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
Value of Deep Breathing.

No piece of advice that the physician can give will bear more frequent repeti- tion than the pithy sentence: Breathe deeply" It is perfectly simple rule of health, yet 1t is constantly broken. There IS no reason why our lungs should not have all the fresh air they need for their work: the supply is unlimited. But i'll our folly we refuse 10 give them their fair share of 1t, because we are too lazy to remember to breathe deeply.
 We go on from day to day drawing in little, inadequate putfs of air, living from hand to mouth, as 1t were and then we wonder why we feel tired and nervous. why our skin is sallow and our eyes dull. why we catch cold easily and digest our food badly. When things have come to this pass there is nothing for 1t except to put ourselves to school and learn patiently to do what we were meant to do unconsciously. .
 There are two ways to learn to breathe. If our powers os self -disipline are poor as is the case with most insufficient breathing, it is good plan to join a gymasium or calisthenic class and learn to use the lungs as baby learns to use it's feet and hands. But remember that lessons in breathing will do no good if the scholar thinks he is absolved from hIs task except when he is in the class.
 A simple method for those who have not time or opportunity for the gymna- sium is to turn life's daily routine into a continuous discipline i'll breathing. If the poor breather takes the trouble to watch himself carefully he will find that when he is engaged upon any work that calls for close attention he does not even breathe as deeply as usual he almosG invariably holds hls breath. Thus the blood current is vitiated where 1t ought to be cleansed and the worker exhausts himself not so much by his labors as by his neglect.
 Learn to make a breathing lesson of dressing in the morning, of going up and down stairs, of your duties in house. hold, office or shop, of your walks, your games, and your rest. Draw in a deep draught of air every time you take breath and every little while stop every thing else and fill your lungs few times with breaths that test their capacity. You will be surprised to see the improve ment that it will make in your general condition.-Youths Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
Putting One Over On Him.

A London landlord, having built a new fangled apartment house advertised for tenants, stating that no families with children need apply. Game lady whose references were highly satisfactory. and then he took care to ask the customary question
 Madame, have you any children ?"
 "Yes,' said the applicant in tragic tones, but they are all in the church yard"
 "So sorry" said the apartment house man, outwardly sympathetic, but iu- wardly tickled with the idea of getting a desirable tenant.
 Next week, after the family moved in, he was scandalized to see lot of young sters playing on the front steps, who he learned were the new tenants young hopefuls. II thought you said you had no children P he stormed at her.
 Mo-" answered the lady sweetly, "I said they were all ln the churchyard, and so they were, for every morning the little dears used to play among the tombstones of St. Paul's Kensington, next door to where we formerly lived" |"
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ing under the wagon" And so the bill was killed
 In an editorial on the subject, Friday, the Hartford Courant said
 "The persistency with which Con- necticut legislatures refuse to protect travellers on the public highways is amazing Again the provision for safety at night has gone overheard. There are dozen countries which we profess to consider backward as compared with our own fine advancement. that require vehicles out after dark to carry lights. There are a multitude of cities ill our own country where this rule is impera- tive. But Connecticut refuses biennlally to conform to the accepted law of safety. If it is settled that no law can be passed to bring in this sensible bit of foresight. then at least law should be passed pro- viding that people who go out in vehicles at night, withcnt lights shall not have any standing in court for dana ges sus- ta1ned by reason of the absence of the signal. If they insist on assuming the risk, let the risk be theirs.'
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
NE EDN'T LIGHT UP.

Last Thursday was butchering day in she house. Among the bills slaughtered was that requiring lights on all vehicles driven on highways at night. It was
 claimed by some of it's farmer opponents, mated to combat the "class legislation" that forces automobiles to display lights, and exempts other vehicles. Repre- sentative Kirchberger, who opposed the bill, said "Where is the horse-instinct of an automobile mechanism, which will travel for miles and avoid every obstruc- tionf" He said "We still have some pride left, and will not send our wives sO church with 8 50-cent lantern hang
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
Letters From the People
An Urgent School Want.
EIitor of The News:

To the E lltor of The News:
 May take this opportunity of briug- ing to the minds of the people of Canaan the great need of a suitable labor ttJry in our schools?
 At tha present time we have so- called lnbOratory, but it is by no means satisfactory for accomplishing the work that should be done. We have small room in our basement, so located that it cannot be properly heated Ill winter time, and often the floor Is damp and wet. The space is too small and not suitable for carrying on the necessary work and the keeping of the necessary auparatus. The lack of a suitable labora- tory is the great obstacle which prevents us from having one of the best of the smaller high schools in the state.
 Everybody will admit that at the pres ent time science must be taught in the schools, and with the present facilities we are able to do justice neither to the pupils nor to the sciences. Is It right for parents and others interested ln our future citizens to deprive them of fair chance in these subjects?
 We should have separate room used exclusively for experimental purposes. where each pupil can perform practical experiments with. his own hands, make observations and form conclusions.
 May I therefore ask everyone interest. ed in the schools to give his most serious thought to the matter and provide speedy relief from present conditions?
 Respectfully, -
 HARVEY w. STRAYER, Principal.
 Canaan, May 5.
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GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record of D pings from Week to WAsk CulIed rom The News Files.
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 August 3I. "Mr. Beebe Branch, a large druggist, of Waterloo, N. Y, is wis iting his aged mother ;u this place"
 Preston Hat, sol O: Robert Hlnt, of Pawling. N. Y was in town.
 Miss Emma ]. Stiner was engaged to teach the fall term of the Wetaug school
 MT. and Mrs. w. Henry, of Tuckahoe. N. Y, spent few days visiting MT. Henry's old friends in town.
 "D. Cowles Whittlesey, Esq of New York, son of Rev Elisha Whittlesey, of this place, is in town visiting relatives"
 ".The last rose of summer, in the shape of a hand-organ, with man, woman and baby attached, appeared, almost faded and gone,' last Monday morning"
 "Ensign Butts brought into the sanc- tum yesterday head of cabbage measur- ing three feet and three inches in cir conference, which was raised on Nat Greens farm in Lime Rock"
 "Mr. John H. Pulver and family, of Copake Iron Works, formerly of this place, were in town last week, visiting friends and the camp meeting, at which MT. P. officiated as meat carver in the eating house."
 Barber Colepaugh was away on a va cation. John Ryan, of Millerton, ran his shop in the meantime.
 "lEditor Bob Erwin, of the New Mil ford Gazette, was in town last Saturday afternoon, looking all over for a camp ground. He was finally placed on the right track and escorted to Pine Grove by body-guard of reporters and clergy men, and his first observation on arriving at that delightful spot was, Is this one of the days when the lookup is in session?"
 Sunday services were held on the camp ground for the benefit of the camp CTS who remained after the breaking up of the regular camp meeting. Rev. Dr. Eddy preached in the evening.
 B. G. Northrup, secretary of the state board of education was in town, on his featuring tour.
 The News Camp Meeting Daily edi- tion was highly praised by the campers and others "Much credit is due Mir. M. T. Pritchard, of Boston, who had the re- portorial work in charge, and Mir. G. D. Smelling, of Sharon, his able assistant, for the efficient manner in which they did their work"
 Friday morning, about o'clock, the house of John Hussy, short distance below the camp ground, was destroyed by fire supposed to be of incendiary origin. Only few articles of clothing could be saved! All the furniture was destroyed, together with $7o in money that was in a bureau drawer. The next night the barn, which had been situated near the house, was burned down, with all its contents. The property was in- sured and few days later, Agent Milton Roraback handed Mir. Hussy check for $I,85o to cover the loss. .. ..
 Lucy's thirtieth excursion, the last of the season, on the steamer Grand Re public, was announced. Special trains were to run down the Housatonic road, to connect with the steamer.
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The Ford automobile factories are now turning out oyer 1000 automobiles per day, and will keep this up for the re- mainder of the business year, which ends September 30 During the first six months of it's present year the company which it received $47,000,0OO. There are now 234.753 model T Flo rds Ill use. These stupendous figures, as the Hart ford Times observes, mark the greatest mechanical achievement probably in the history of the world.
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Excelsior.

Let me be little kinder, Let me be little binder To the faults of those about me, Let me praise little more; Let me be, when 1 am weary, Just little bit more cheery, Let me serve a little better Those that I am striving for. Let me be little braver When temptations bids me waver, Let me strive little harder To be all that 1 should be; Let me be little meeker With the brother that is weaker, Let me think more of my neighbol And a little less of me. Let me be little sweeter, Make my life bit completer, By doing what I should do Every minute of the day; FL Let me toll, without complaining, Not humble task disclaiming, Let me face the summons calmly . When death beckons me away.
 Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

The will of the late Lord Crawford contains what is described as "one of the most graceful compliments ever paid to a woman," in stating that the testator had bought a considerable number of diamonds and other jewelry which had been adorned by his wife," But this, in the opinion of the Waterbury Ameri- can, isn't half so graceful as Joseph Ohoate's famous compliment. when asked who he would rather be if he were not himself "Mrs. Choate s second hus- band"
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

The Ansonia Sentinel is agitating a -6remen's muster or picturesque cele- bration of it's fine new bridge over the aousatonic river-as a means of "shak. ing things up'' for Ansonia and keeping alive the splendid civic pride that was so palpaby manifest at the recent get together banquet of the Ansonia Busi- ness Mems Association. If the Sentinel sticks to it, the celebration is bound to eventuate. and if it eventuates it will be a hummer.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
s MYTH HILL.

The remarkable good roads meeting organized by the Lakev1lle Business Men's Association and held in Roberts Hall. Friday evening, may be said to have resulted in progress toward the ultimate reform of the present. wretched State Highway Commissioner Bennett, who was the coddled guest of honor" listened to dozen brief but pointed speeches, all loaded with the same ammunition and all hammerlng home the same pointed truths about Smith Hill and the urgent need of an abate- ment of the nuisance. If Commissioner Bennett had never heard of Smith Hill before. he must have been convinced by the remarks he heard that evening that It wasaan eyesore, thorn in the flesh, an6-an obstruction that demanded im- mediate and complete removal.
 The speeches were most interesting andsedifying they bristled with wit, sparkled with eloquence and smote with argument They extolled the beauties ot SalisbuEyand Sharon, the enchanting scenery and the inspiring views from the mountain heights; the atmosphere of social and moral virtue and sweet, serene content-but in every instance the picture was marred by the impassa- ble barrier to the outside world, Smith Hin.
 The Commissioner frankly said, after the speakers had finished, that since he had ridden over Smith Hill that same afternoon, with Lawyer Roraback, it didn't require all those formal appeals sD convince hlm that Smith Hill was in solerable-he was already convinced be- fore he entered the hall.
 An encouraging result of the meeting was the definite promise by Commis- 2oner Bennett that about the first con- tract that will be awarded, after the new appropriation is available, will be the contract for making the Smith Hill road navigable And that's something.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

Winsted likes Patrick J. Darcy, war den. so we'll that he cannot escape the honors, responsibilities and emoluments of the wardensh1p. Darcey is demo- crat but Winsted doesn't care. He was reelected chief executive, Monday, but every other republican candidate was elected by large majority
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

"I shall not blow in the field of litera- ture this year." says the poet of the Whitsett Courier. Last year I lost three bales of cotton by fooliu' with it and this year I'm resolved to blow like old Satan for living I'm satisfied that the fields if managed properly, will fetch me more bread than I can hope for by hangin' on the outskirts of literature. B Atlanta Constitution.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

Says the Shore Line Times "The ladies are already faunting their cour- age in the face of the furnace fire that is yet being nursed and talking of coming strawberry festivals. And they haven t even dared to put their winter furs in cold storage yet. But some woman are hot blooded and optimistic anyway"
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

Cynthia, young negro cook, who had recently given up her employment in order that she might try her luck at the easier profession of waitress, met her former mistress on tho street.
 Good morning, Cynthia," sad the lady. "Where are you working now ?"
 'I isn't workin' nowhere now, ma am" replied Cynthia covly ; "I'se caperin for congressman. Life.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

The Meriden Journal prints this "It is reported on good authority that a young lady, who lives at the North End, who was quite busy was asked by her mother what she was doing. She re- piled I am knitting. I heard George say the other day that he'd have to buy a new muffler for his car and thought I would knit him one as sort of sur prise.'''
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

A Hartford man has invented a per feet dish. washing machine that will wash and dry in single day dishes enough to serve 10000 meals, doesn't want a "day off, and cares nothing about equal franchise.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
as AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the magscious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughouL Litch- field County and Southern Berkshire
 It has a competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the Bocal dongs each week. and goes into the homes and Is perused by the entire families of the thrifty, intelligent reading class of people whom Ahe long headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
SHADOW DREAMS.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT

In the quiet of the nighttime
 When the sun glides down the west, When the cares of day are ended,
 Come the dreams we love the best. Dreams we have so fondly cherished
 That had vanished long ago. Seem to come from out the shadows
 Illumined by the sunsets glow, And like fondest benedictious
 Gently touch our hearts and then Drift away into the silence
 Like beautiful Amen.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
THURSDAY. MAY 8, 1913

How many in the lower paths of life have exerted both virtues and abilities which I never exerted. What strength and courage and per- severance in some. in others what en- durance and forbearance.-Landor.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

The peach crop is not failure. This announcement, coming from Peach King Hale, of Glastonbury, is another indica- tion that we are living in season when precedent counts for nothing. Incl dentally. MT. Hale says further that this year's peach crop will be the largest in the state's history.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
THE EWS' AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at tn pf1ceof publication and at
 DempSey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Off1ce. 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., 1913-05-08

Did the doctor diagnose your case ?" "Yesn
 "How long did 1t take ?' "Not long. l wore my shabbiest suit" Age Herald.
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"Why the cogitation 2,

"Why the cogitation
 "I dislike to take my engagement ring to a jeweler. and yet I should like to know what it cost. But it would em- barrass me to take it to a jeweler. '"
 "You needn't. There are at least two girls in our set who have had it valued" Louisville Courier Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

Now we shall see what we shall see, in the way of highway improvement be- tween here and Salisbury. ...
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

Get Together. Pull Together. Whats the use of obstructing progress?
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub Msher promptly of aay failure to receive papers peg uiarly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
MISCELLANEOUS

 AR PArfES, optisult ErrugGou, }oaus will be at The eauasld" hotel tbs urst Mon day aad Tuesday afternoons or each month 1T uuaols to call seal postal consnltation Tree $. R. STARK. Nurse. Canaan Telephone ts.2 SOMETHING NEW in correspondence cards just received, the popular size with Canaan date line. The Canaan Printing Co. SURvEYoR-Farms surveyed, titles searched and abstracts made. Engineering or all kinds. w. B. Hubbard, West Cornwall, tonn,
 FLAT TO RENr-In Badgley's block on Rail. road street. rooms and bath. Electric lights and heat. c. k. Badglcy, Canaan.
  PASTURAGE TO RENT E. R. Atwood, Canaan. NAH. your Parcel Post packages in Clasp En- Yelopes. No strings Co tie or cords to break, We have the correct sizes. The Canaan Printing Co.
 CATTLE taken to pasture Good feed and good spring water in the dryest of aeasona. Black berry River Farm, West Norfolk. Ct. Tel. b4.
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FARMS AND WOODLAND FOR sALF-The Barnum Farm in the village of Line Rock a05 acres. House and tenement house la excel lent repair with modern convenences Barns nearly new. Farm will keep GO head of stock. Mtlk marketed in the village. About two miles of the best trout brook in Lltchheld County on the farm. Also many other farms and all the woodland belonging Co Barnum Richardson Co. for sale at reasonable price. Farms surveyed and titles searched w. 9. Hubbard, West Cornwall Conn.
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Cent-a- Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 5 Cents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-0ld newspapers in packages 25 for cents, 50 for 10 cents. The Canaan Printing Go.
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FOR sALE-Two-seated surrey, practically new, also lumber box wagon. C. K. Radgiey, Canaan.
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NORTH CANAAN HAS


 A population of 2,171, Census of 1910.) Two railroaus.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsf1eld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and frst-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., 1913-05-08

FOR SALE-Fine home in the village of Ashley Falls good house and barns and about an acre of land. Mrs. A. w. Parsons, Ashley Falls, Mass
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

FOR SALE OR RENT-Fifty acres near Canaan,
 On new highway. Fine views. Beautiful building lots, Agriculture pasture also lime stone. Sell whole or part. The WaERum.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

YOU GOOD people who burn coal ol-Get a no smoke. no smell lamp burner of Agent J. Katz Your money back If dissatisfied. J. M. Brennan. Distributing Agent, Wtnsted, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

EGGS FOR sETTTNG-Rhode Island Reds and White wyandottes 90 cents setting. Mary E. Adams. Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

FOR SALE-One black mare. years .old. good roadster, sound and gentle. fearless of autos. Weight 1000 lbs. A. II. Fairchild, Chapln- vile, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

PIGS FOR SALE. o H. Sage, East Canaan,
 Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

FOR SALE-1 hay rigging, brand new. cheap. Geo. M Bullock & O., Canaan. Tel. 1929.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

PANSY PLANTS-Large plants ready to trans plant, s5c per dozen. Mary E Adams, The Naples Greenhouses
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

S100 buys 15 eggs from my S. c. Rhode Island Reds. Best allround breed on earth. Big birds. Big eggs. F. F. Stevens, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

WE HAVE large quantities of Coe M0ftimers and Buffalo Brands of Fertilizer on hand for sale M c. Dean & Sons.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08

FOR SALE The wm. Fuller place across the road from East Canaan railroad station. Kn- quire of Mrs Wm. Fuller.
Connecticut western news., 1913-05-08
WANTED

MAN to do light farm work, care for poultry, etc, on small place e. IL. Pease, Canaan.
The Commonwealth. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1911-1914, 1913-04-04
GOVERNOR LISTER INACCESSIBLE.

last week we election fraud the old party politicians
port Angeles pulled school election We now place
before our readers correspondence between the state secretary and
the governor. - IT, 90
On March 10 the secretary wrote to Governor Lister as
follows: .. - =, -, tov Of our nartv
ITSELF asked MIN 10
the meantime would consider
great will look the matter for it not the only COM
plain o has to this office
yesterday had complaint that Irregularities had oc
Cured at the republican cabinet
that surrounds you direct for relief
a
returned to me in order myself
this letter reached the governor Tor II was
q in the following terms:
passed your not know of action
that the has been violated
think authorities either
the prosecuting attorney returning the
which enclose"
unsatisfactory that the head of the administration IN
the enclosed within babed fence Perhaps ne
and understrapper detailed to
Give an IF law has been violated, quoh the
scrbber! Very violated when the ballot is tempered
with outrageous which the Port Angeles politicians
worked it.
We note also governors scribe ignores the satemnt
that ballot furnished the voters and he
pretends believe that sample ballot he calls It, an
advertising ticket.
Those authority it firmly fixed in their minds that
operations be played socialists The
safety valve be tempered WITH otherwise
nothing prevent an explosion