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The daily sentinel., 1914-03-03

J. r. Curtis. well known Tellu-
ride man, is q local visitor today.
The daily sentinel., 1914-03-03

Robert Lance of Mack arrived last
evening for a business visit.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
What the Other Fellows Say.

The public would much prefer to have Becker electrocuted than Thaw Becker has no fortune to attempt avari- cious lawyers and besides Harry is such a picturesque idiot. Eagle.
 Why is June bride? That is why a June bride more than bride of any other month? After considering the query thoughtfully one is prone to ac- cept popular explanation, one with the endorsement of authority, more over, that the reason for abundance of June brides is largely pschological.- New Haven Register.
 Rev. J. Hopkin Brown of Christ church, South Norwalk, who befriend- ed Jack Rose when he went to that place after the first Becker trial, has lost his pulpit. Sometimes, gentle men, Christian charity does not pay Waterbury Republican.
 Is congress cultivating a rebellious spirit? There are rumblings and grumblings which, when interpreted, are said to read like determination to chuck the adminstration's program and go home.-New Haven Journal Cour- fer.
 Now that the auto season is in full blast it is we'll for all users of the high way to learn by heart the rules of the "safety first campaign. This is espec- ially recommended for pedestrians, who are inclined to reverie, when crossing crowded thoroughfares. res.-Ansonia Sen tinel.
 The New York World hears reports of conspiracy on the part of automobile manufacturers to withdraw advertising from newspapers which are ia Forable to the Wilson administration. The newspapers should welcome the contest as any such policy will invite.-Hart- ford Post.
 The sweet girl graduate may not be able to make her own dresses, but she shows much resourcefulness in touch ing up Father for them. Farmer.
 Who says the down and out hasn't a chance? Here's a New Haven jail prisoner impressing the compensation board with claim for damage caused by injuries while at work in the jail.- New Haven Union. ...t
 Sink or swim, says Sir Thomas Lip ton, he will sail the Shamrock " to New York, scorning to ask for the privilege of being lowed or for any other concession contrary to the rules of the contest. It is sincerely hoped that Sir Thomas and his yacht will not only keep afoat but that the new Shamrock will make the best kind of showing in the cup races, short of talk ing away the trophy.-Hartford Cour- ant.
 What, bumper wheat crop! All the opening addresses of all the temporary chairman at all the republican conven- tions ever held have proven that such a thing could not be without the bene- fcent assistance of high protective tariff-Hartford Times.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Watching for Tires n Forests.

The fire-fighting force in the national forests is organized to detect and locate a fire accurately, the moment the first wisp of smoke appears, as we'll as to get to it and start fighting it with out delay. In the mountain forests lookouts are placed on peaks that com mand extensive views of the forest, a constant watch is kept during the dan ger season by men equipped with bino- culars, and in this way the first indi- cation of fire is discovered, say the Popular Mechanics magazine. Each lookout station is equipped with plane table covered with a map on which a large circle, divided into degrees, is drawn. Over this is placed a straight edge which carries two standards for sighting, the straightedge being pivoted at the center of the circle. When fire is discovered this instru- ments is sighted to it and the angle is read at the point where the straight edge intersects the circle This angular measurement is telephoned to the SUD- ervisor's office, and, in combination with a similar measurement from another lookout, serves to locate the fire definitely on the map in the super visor's office, the location being found by drawing out the sight lines from the two lookouts to an intersection with each other.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
The CoIored Farmers Creed.

I believe in the modern methods of farming.
 I believe in raising all food necessary for home consumption.
 I believe in keeping away from the mortgage system.
 believe in buying only what can pay for in cash.
 l believe Ill seventy-five bushels of corn to the acre and I will not be satisfied with anything less.
 I believe that the only good weed is a dead weed, and that clean farm is as important as a clean conscience.
 I believe in the farm boy and I am going to make his life happy and con- tent.
 I believe in the farm woman, and will do all in my power to make her life easier and happier.
 I believe in the country school that prepares for country life, and a country church that teaches its people to love deeply and live honorably.
 believe in country spirit, a pride in home and neighbors, and I will do my part to make my own country the best in the state.-Prof. J. Wesslay Hoffman, of Tougaloo University.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Moral:
Something for Hubby, Too.

"I have always been suspicious good things" said.a well-known New York lawyer, who has a reputation o1 a large philosophy. "I remember when was young man had an opportun- ity to get in 'on the ground floor of what looked to me like load of easy money.
 "I consulted one of the old-time con- servative. men of Wall street. He smiled and said: "Listen to this story and then decide:
 A wife arriving home in high spirits tells her. husband she has ppr- chased new bonnet. "And, sweet heart, she said, kissing him, "I got something for you, too.'
 "Goodp explained the happy husband, "What is it?''
 "The bill," she said.' "-New Yors. SEn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
LUCKY DOG.

Some paragrapher, who makes a point of asking, from week to week, what has become of this or that old-fashioned person who used to do certain things, recently inquired: "What has become sf the gardener who used to bring early vegetables or big fruit, and lay them on the editors table?'' He may find his question partially answered in the following, from the Deep River. New Era:
 The editor of this paper is in- debted to Mrs William Kurze for a mess of early peas which were picked from her vegetable garden early Thursday morning. The Kurze farm has a southern slope and it is possible to begin spring planting very early.
 P. S.-Oh, the joys of being an editor. Hardly had the above been written a Id hung on the copy hook, when W. B. Stevens's automobile drove up in front of our sanctum door and mess of peas from MT. Stevens's garden was brought in and laid upon our desk. The edi- sor and his family had one square meal this week whether he gets another one or not. Thanks, every body.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
A Modified Subject,

Nollekens, the sculptor, was man of pretty wit and of neat resource in compliment. He had at one time for a sitter woman of great beauty, but of an extremely nervous and impatient temperament. During her sittings she would constantly change her position, and with each shift of posture her ex- pression changed. At last the sculptor's patience gave way. Madam" he cried, "of what avail is your beauty if you will not sit still till I have re- fected it in my model?"
 The sitter smiled with gratified van ity and was as motionless as lay fig ure during the remainder of her sit tings.-St. Louis Republic.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
TAFT LIKES IT.

't The Litchfeld County University GIubp like to say that; it is such 8 mouth filling phrase, and so agreeable -'The Litchfeld County University GKubr J That's : how ex-President Taft started his speech at the Univer- sity Club dinner, in the Stoeckel Coach House, Friday evening. He might well have added that Nthe Litchfeld County University Club is likewise a stomach filling and soul satisfying in- titution-especially so when it assem- bies in the Coach House, on MT. StOeckel's invitation
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Back Platform Talk.

There was some trouble in closing the car door after the philosopher hop ped onto the platform. Then it was discovered that one of his rubbers had slipped of and was wedged under the door. It was rescued and handed to it's owner, who slipped it on with kick and a chuckle.
 "Vel," he said, "I guess put my foot in it dot time. I vouldn't year dem if my vife didn't insist. Und if my wife didn't insist I'd werry likely replace them with hot water bag and stuffy poultice. We are all creatures of habit"
 Why don't you swear oifg" de. manded the conductor.
 Wy don't you grow whiskers und be carpet sweeper" the philosopher mildly answered.
 The conductor scowled.
 "Come, come," said the tall man, "enough of this persifage." He look. ed at the conductor thoughtfully, Do you sing in choirg"
 "I don't sing anywhere.
 "Then," said the tall man as he drew a slip of paper from his pocket, ''this job might not interest you" He unfolded the clipping. Its from New Haven paper. Listen to it." He read the clipping aloud:
 "Wanted-A steady, respectable young man to look after garden and care for COW who has good voice and is accustomed to sing in the choir"
 The conductor grinned.
 ''I don't have to join church choir to get all the scrapping want" he said. And the care of grand op'ry COW would be quite too much for me. But'since you've been good, I'll give you a contribution that my wife's nephew wrote for the song-an' dance team he's in--Bannister & Stair. It's a song with dance. Here goes"
 "Cut out the dance," growled the lawyer.
 "Aw, appeal it, appeal ii" said the conductor in a highly offensive tone. Here's the verse:
 "He danced tn mumbo- -bangu With Mary Ann McGloo; He knew the dippy tango,
 He knew tn maxy, too,
 He weighed, at least, two-eighteen,
 He broke tn ballroom floor;
 And now he's hesitatin'
 Upon the other shore"
 The tall man nodded.
 "Aside from the lines and the senti- ment it's very good" he said.
 Public square," cried the con- ductor.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Our Supreme Court.

"Yes; it is true that supreme court decisions leaked ill the old days" re- marked an old time broker. "I re- member certain important suit about twenty years ago. It was the great case of those days, as big in its way as the Standard Oil and Tobacco suits of the present. A week before the decision came down the son of one of the judges came into my office, and told him that of the nine judges one would de- eide so and so, one would refrain from any opinion, and the remaining seven would make decision so and so.
 "He smiled and went away. Shortly after the decision was rendered and the matter had turned out as l had foretold this young man came back to the office. He said his father was greatly worried over the leak in the court and asked me if could help them trace the source of my information. I told him what I knew-that one of the official supreme court stenographers had been selling advance copies of the decisions to very prominent broker of that time. What this broker paid for his information I, of course, do not know, but it was es- tablished that was correct as to where the weak spot was in the court.
 "Since then every decision by the supreme court has been written in long hand lone copy,) thus making it abso- lutely impossible for any outsiders to get the news in advance. This ex- plains in part why it now takes so long for the court to announce its deci- sions. "--W:ll Str ct Journal. a
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
FLAWS VACATION.

One need not necessarily be social st to approve these sentiments from al editorial in the New York World:
 If tidings from the world that is free ever reach the occupants of the gloomy cells of Sing Sing and Auburn, we wonder what they think of Thaw. In the newspapers of the day we notice that Thaw IS photographed in New Hampshire on the edge of trout stream; that he is the social lion at resort hotel; that he has a private secre- tary; that the sheriff who is SUD- posed to have him in custody is a candidate for governor, and that among the people for miles around the man who was once a prisoner is now hero.
 There are thousands of cells in Sing Sing and in Auburn that con- tain better men than Thaw. There is a little house at Sing Sing that holds almost a score of men who are in the shadow of death because they did precisely what Thaw did. Some of them had different mo- tives, but they shot and they killed as he did,. And they languish in prison or face the chair that kills.
 It was said of Thaw in the early stages of his prosecution that he was a victim of Americana demen- tia. He was not the victim. He is the beneficiary.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
NO LACK OF VETERANS.

There were number of Spanish War
 veterans at the Tri-State Post reunion, last Monday. They are no longer youngsters; and soon the veterans of the Mexican War of 1914 will be hold ing reunions, and before they shall have grown old, there may be crop of youngster veterans of some other war who knows? The veterans are rapidly passing oh, but the veterans will be al-
 ways with us.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record of Doings from Week to Week Culled from The News Files,
 1000


 CuIIed from The News Files,
 1882.
 November &. The lookup which the town had ordered the selectmen to.pro- vide was still ill the dim future.
 Wm. F. Conway, butcher in Shef- field, was about to open market in Canaan.
 The Ladies' Guild of Christ church were sewing to aid the rectory fund and met at Judge Granger's. Apples were plenty in Litchfield County and many were shipped from this station.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church met at G. P. Strong's.
 A singing school had been organized at East Canaan; Prof. Swinston was the instructor.
 Rev. M. Thompson, of East Canaan was taking a two weeks vacation. During his absence the pulpit was filled by the Rev. Geo. l.. Richmond, of East Orange, New Jersey.
 MT. Luman Foot had brought to The News office a strawberry stalk on which was large, ripe fruit, equal in flavor to JIue lTulG
 F, G. Loomis had resigned his posi- tion as H. and c. w. station agent at the Union station and was going to Chicago to engage in the lumber busi- ness. MT. Henry Hanchett was his successor.
 The ladies of Christ church had purchased lot for a rectory on Granite avenue.
 Some of the musically inclined citi- zens had secured the service of Roxy" Laraja, of Pittsfeld, with his orchestra for concert.
 Nine members were added to the Congregational church; on profession and by letter.
 Falls Village-Owen Briscoe had moved his family to East Bridgeport. Charles Bartlett, of St. Louis, was vis- iting at his home. E. D. Goodwin lost a very valuable horse. A span of bays and a phaeton, owned by Dr. Averill which were standing in front of his residence, were stolen and no trace of the thieves found. The Methodist church had been painted.
 West Cornwall-A dime sociable was held at the residence of Mrs. Isaac Marsh. Mrs. Joshua Studley moved to Norfolk. MT. and Mrs. A. H. Randall, of New York, were guests at MT. John Woods. Dr. Brewer was recovering from a severe illness. Fred Wood was attending school at Rocky Dell Insti- ute, Lime Rock. Daniel Stuldey, SUD- erintendent of the Sedgwick farm, raised TOO bushels of corn on acres of land. Seth Scoville and wife were visiting in town before leaving for Defiance, Ohio, where they were to re- side.
 Berkshire County-James M Barker Esq, of Pittsfeld, had been appointed Judge of the Supreme Court of Massa- chusetts. Deputy Sheriff Humphrey of Great Harrington, had been arrested by United States officer for carrying away unstamped liquors from the dis tillery of A. W. Curtis of Sheffield. Deputy Sheriffs Norton of Great Bar rington, and Roraback of Lee, were to be arrested later. An engine, improp- erly handled, burst through the rear of the Boston, Hoosac Tunnel and Vest ern round house at North Adams.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Letters From the People
Suffrage League Dues.

To the Editor of The News:
 The members of the Canaan Suffrage League who have not yet paid their an- nuai dues for 1914, should do so as soon as possible. Mrs. Horace Humphrey, the league treasurer, is not well enough to go about and collect these dues, and she would greatly appreciate it if the members who have not yet paid would leave the amount, 90 cents, at her house. We trust the league officers will attend to this matter, which seems to have been overlooked. Suffragist.
 Canaan, June TO-.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

The people of East Canaan are to be congratulated on their enterprise in getting together for a fitting observance of the Glorious Fourth. That it will be an enjoyable and memorable celebra- tion is foregone conclusion, for when ever the East Canaanites set out to do a thing of that kind they do it right.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
"You have been talking of buying oar for tho 1act i n uaarc D/

"You have been talking of buying a car for the last 10 years.
 "Yes."
 Aren't you ever going to buy it?'
 "I don't think so. You see, I have promised so many people rides that I would never be able to accommodate them. all during the life of an ordinary car. "-Exchange.
 Mistress-"B Bridget, the pie is awful. And you told me you could bake as good pies as any cook in Boston,
 Bridget-"So can, mum. But all the ladies ever worked for mixed the pies themselves before I baked lem mum. ''-Boston Transcbipt.
 "Your family do not seem to eat much meat, Mrs. Jones'"
 "No; you see we are all more or less valetudinarians. .''-Baltimore Ameri- can.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
NORTH CANAAN HAS
population 1f 2,171, (census of 191O.)

5 A population Jf 2,171, (census of 1910) Two railroat,s. < National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond
 Up-to-date High School and t1rst-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., 1914-06-18

Speaking of the cat and mouse law, :" says the Hartford Courant, "why not set loose lot of rats and mice in the midst of the next suffragette demonstra- tion in London?'' A real mean sugges- tion, that could have been proposed by nobody who is not horrid old thing.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

Canaan again did itself proud in the splendid manner in which it received and entertained the old veterans of the Civil War The good people of Canaan never "fall down" when they embark n.an enterprise requiring hospitality ..... whole souled generosity.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
THURSDAY. JUNE Is. 1914

Every man takes care that his neighbor shall not cheat him. But a day comes when he begins to care that he do not cheat his neighbor. Then all goes well. He has changed his market cart into a chariot of the sun.-Emerson.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

"That nuisance from Connecticut, is what Congressman Mann called Con- gressman Jerry Donovan, on the floor of the House, 8 few days ago, after Jerry had badgered him about his "absenteeism. Query-Is Jerry a nuisance in Congress?
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

Daughter(plaintive Harold was very much put out last night, father"
 Father (gruf1y)-"Of course he was. ordered him from the house. "-Balti- more A IlEawican.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

The matter seems to be settled, and it is to be Postmaster Roberts. May he find joy in the service, and keep the office up to the Holt standard of eff ciency.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

That annual Berkshire Dope Club excursion down the Hudson river seems to have more than taken the place of the old Pittsfeld cattle-show.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Such is Life.

When he in baby clothes was passed From hand to hand, and kissed and
 tossed About, Each one appeared to wish to boast
 That she admired the youngster most; He's handsome, But! And later, when he went to school,
 And learned the mighty three by
 rule, With ease, His parents hearts O 'erfowed with bliss, But someone up and whispered this; A smart boy, But! In manhood's S years he rose to fame,
 And, burning midnight oil, became So great, To public office he was raised;
 He stopped all graft, and someone
 praised;
 He's honest, But l Still climbing, up and up he went, Till shortly he was President, Beloved; He all but equaled Lincoln's name,
 Still you could hear someone ex-
 claim;
 He's able, But! Moral: You can't please everyone, that's plain, Though you may try and try again; So do your best, nor heed abuse, Don't quit and say, "Oh, what's the usep' Frank l.. Wiles in Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the ance of publication and at
 Dempsev'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., 1914-06-18
as AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the aagacious business man.
 1t has an extensive circulation in Western Conueeticut, and especially throughout Litch Ae3d County and Southern Be-ishire.
 It has a competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the loeal doings each week. and goes into the homes SS5 is perused by the entire families of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom the long headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

That carload of oil, for the streets, which was so long Ion the way" has arrived at last-glory be!
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

These be the days of the sweet boy graduate, and the brave girl grad as we'll.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub- Rshsr promptly of any failure to receive papers sssss alarly, chahges of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
porter:

It is worthy of note that the in- dividuals who take so much pleasure in saying mean things about Theo- dore Roosevelt couldn't hold can dle to him in intelligence and level headineSs.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

Woodbury is not near Moosup, yet the suggestion of the moose cry is de- tected in this, from the Woodbury Re- porter:
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

No good deed was ever futile,
 No kind word e'er said in vain And no thought of inspiration
 But brought forth the richest gain. Though its course we cannot follow;
 Though we understand it not, Life gives truest compensation
 Our God never yet forgot.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge p Cents
FOR SALE

AUTOMOBILE BARGAIN-Practically new se- horse. power Automobile Touring Car. s or passenger. S700. It is a 1919 Everitt that GUS. toner defaulted payment on, and sold for Sl5O0. Practically as good now as then. being run less than 5000 miles. T. Nj. Burns, Tor rtngton, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

FOR SALE Worcester Buckeye Moving Ma chimes, Rakes, Tedders. etc. These machines are built to wear and not break among the stones. We cut 800 tons of hay and have done our having some years without cent for re- pairs, NJ. c. Dean & Sons.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
COMPENSATION.

BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

CONTRACTORS ATTENTIoN-I have a Stone Crushing Plant at Canaan, Conn. consisting of crusher, elevator, bins and power. all porta- ble. that can sell someone to their advantage Now. T. M. Burns, Torrington, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18
WANTED

BLANKETS TO wASH-Woo blankets and bed quilts done to your satisfaction. Telephone ll7-2. Mrs. ]. F. Cudney, Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1914-06-18

When he in baby clothes was passed From hand to hand, and kissed and
 tossed