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Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
The Opening Gun.

Says tho New Haven Journal Courier: There will be gathering of the state senate of the last legislature at the Ocean Beach restaurant at New London on Saturday, August 8, and while of course politics will not have anything to do with the roundup the fact that it Is held in Bryan Mahan's home town and in the summer home of Senator George Nj. Landers will naturally cause some talk about Mahan's candidacy for senator and Lander's candidacy for governor.
 The campaign in pantomime will be staged in connection with the dinner. Members of the Laurel club, composed of the legislative reporters, have been pressed into service to prepare gridiron settings for the gatherings of the nota- bles. All the prominent figures in state politics, the really prominent, and would-be prominent, and some- time who are not SO prominent, as they would have the public believe, will be there
 The democrats will furnish such figures as Governor Baldwin, Lierten- ant-Governor Tingier, Senator George M. Landers, Congressman Mahan and his four democratic associates; Charles W. Comstock, Homer S. Cummings and others. The republicans will be repre-. scented by National Committeeman William K. Henney, who may be tho party candidate for governor if con- ditions look good; Chairman ]. Henry Roraback, Senator Frank B. Brandegte and Charles Hopkins Clark. The pre- gressives will offer President Flavel s. Luther, who is expected to be the nominee for United States senator; Joseph W. Alsop and Herbert lsnox Smith and the suffragettes wiR be represeted by Emily Pierson. These are among the really live figures who will be at the head table. Of course, there will be many others and tho Gridironers are expected to supply a number of limitations and "just-as- goods," whose comment on the political affairs of the day in the state, ought to be entertaining, if not necessarily Illuminating. Postmaster Philip Troup, one of the directing generals If the Laurel club, will rehearse the talent. The indications are that the dinn,r will take off the lid, SO fur us stato politics is concerned and drop it in tho Sound. This will be great gathering of the politicians and their followers, probably the greatest ever, and as the event starts on Saturday there will be plenty of time allowed to recover from the effects.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
Whatth the Other Fellows Say,

Secretary Bryan's first days on the Chautauqua circuit, season of 1914, are said to be discouraging the doorstep wolf at the rate of $500 day.-Hart- ford Courant.
 Our bumper wheat crop will come in handy in case of European war. A large part of it-in fact all we do not use ourselves-will be shipped across the water, where harvesting will be at standstill, if the worst expectations of the statesmen is realized.-Ansonia Sentinel.
 Frankly now have you often read anything sillier and smaller than the intimation that if Princeton university was holder of New Haven stock after the fashion of Harvard and Yale, the attorney general would never have been directed to proceed with the en- forcement of the laws of the United States?-Hartford Times.
 You folks who are worrying about last months meat bill should perk up. The nation is struggling along under an indebtedness of a mere $2, 916, 204,- : J1 1t.-DfIuScpOIG StdHOdIu.
 Nearing Peace in Mexico" Don't be too sure yet a while. Old revolu- tionary habits stick in that unhappy country and that old disturber, Huerta, from his safe perch in Jamaica predicts that Mexican anarchy will go on.- New Haven Journal Courier.
 There is an interesting campaign on in Mississippi if the dispatches err not It seems there is state law two years old which forbids giving tips. Now an effort is made to enforce it. The first victim is a drummer. He gave a negro porter dime and was haled into court, paying fine and costs of twelve dollars. Tipping ought to be outlawed. If Mississippi can do it other states can. The state that actually does the trick will win unique renown, and what a delightful place it would be to travel in.-Bristol Press.
 There are but five weeks more in which to get vacation before Septem- Der. And don't forget to start your Christmas shopping early.-Waterbury Republican.
 The Hon. Joe Barbour, lawyer, wit and politician of Hartford, and we'll known all over the state, is eighty-four and he has been fifty eight years prac- tising law. He used to tell some funny campaign stories when he was on the stump.-New Haven Union.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
Pretty Good World.

This world s a pretty good sort of world, Talking it altogether. In spite of the grief and sorrow we meet In spite of the gloomy weather. There are friends to love and hopes tC
 cheer,
 And plenty of compensation For every ache for those who make The best of the situation. There are quiet hooks for lovers books, With Nature in happy union; There are cool retreats from the noon.
 tide heat
 Where souls may have sweet com
 munion; And if there's spot where the sun shines not NEhere' always a lamp to light it, - if, there's wrong we know ere
 long
 That Heaven above will right it. So it's not for us to make fuss Because of life's sad mischances, Nor to wear ourselves out to bring
 about
 A change in our circumstances. For this worlds pretty good sort of
 world,
 And He to whom we are debtor Appoints our place, and supplies the
 grace
 To help us make it better.
 London Tit Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
Letters From the People
the Editor of The News:


 learn by the papers that the eight hour day is coming into general favor and accepted by great many corpora tions and best business concerns, all over the country and foreign countries are interested i'll shorter hours and more efficient service. 1 see paper mills and other concerns in the east have accepted the plan of three and eight hour shifts instead of two shifts of 12 hours.
 Now used to burn lime down there, and I used to often think, as this is laborious and exacting work, that it would be a much better way to run the kilns on three eight-hOur shifts, instead of two 12 hour days. l don't see any reason why the kilns could not be drawn every eight hours instead of six or four, making larger draws and giv- ing more time for the lime to cool, and equalize the work. I believe this plan would make enough more lime to pay the extra burner, and a good profit to the owners. would like to hear what some of the lime men have to say on this question.
 Charles A. Harris.
 Two Harbors, Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
CLANS AND POLITICS.

The political clambake crop promises to be a bumper, and the harvest time is at hand
 Nobody has ever yet been able to explain the affinity between politics and clans. And yet the affinity not only exists, but apparently perpetuates the existence of politics, though it means death to the clans. No political champaign would be orthodox if it neglected the consecrating and vitaliz- ing ceremony of rallying round the clambake before inflating boom, and 1allying 'round it again after the boom is blown up and launched. A chicken pie feast would never do. An oyster supper would besa hoodoo. A feast of pork and cabbage would spell political
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

c.amity, though infinitely more nutritious and far more appetizing to a large percentage of the statesmen who rally round the clambake-for lots of statesmen who don't like clans will go to political clambakes.
 At the present moment half-dOzen political clambakes are booked at various shore resorts, on early dates, from New London to Savin Rock, and every clambake will attract a host of political gentlemen who would turn up their dignified noses at the bare suggestion of straw berry festival.
 There is 8 superstition about this clambake-a -and-p politics affinity, and like all superstitions it is full of mystery. The politicians themselves can't explain it, and the clans won't. The clam is no respecter of politics. It is as much at home at a republican rally as at democratic pow WOW, and equally popular at both.
 The reticence of the clam may account for it, to some extent. The clam has a reputation for being able to keep its mouth shut-a virtue appreciated by the politician who can do likewise. But that apparent virtue on the part of the clam is proved to be an assumed virtue when it gets into hot water-and here again the analogy is borne out by the politician of certain stripe. Who can tell what the philosopher meant when he promulgated the sage injunction, Don't be clam ?" Did he mean, Speak up once in while !? Or did he mean, Keep your mouth shut even when you get into hot water?
 But even the reading of that riddle will throw no light on the affinity between clambal1es and politics.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record of Dongs from Week to Week Culled from The News Files,
 

1883. January 8. Preparations were in progress for the drama, Ticket of Leave Man." by home talent.
 John Davis of Winsted, was visiting in town.
 Housatonic railroad employees were to be uniformed. | Forty-six communicants participated in the celebration of the Lords Supper 1 at the NJ. E. church
 An addition of one hundred books had been made to the Douglas Library. Mir. Frederick Watson had been seriously ill, but was recovering.
 The young ladies of the M. k. church had given a festival at Improvement Hall and cleared $35. | MT. and Mrs. David Walter had enter tained large number guests at dinner on Christmas day. People were filling ice houses with ice averaging nine inches in thickness.
 Hosea Green had so far recovered from his recent accident as to be able to be out again.
 Services were to be held in the Methodist church every evening for one week.
 An important reduction in the freight tariff had taken place on the Housatonic railraod. ''
 Miss Allen, of New York, sent out by the Women's National Christian Temperance Union, had lectured at the Methodist church.
 The pupils of the Canaan High school were to give an exhibition at the Town Hall.
 Friends of Rev. W. J. Thompson, pastor of the Congregational church at East Canaan, had made him a Christ mas gift of fine ulster A G. A. R. Post, to be known as the David s. Cowles Post, had been insti- tuted by Judge Advocate s. Horne A meeting of all persons interested in tobacco growing had been called the office of Col. J. B. Hardenbergh, to appoint delegates to a convent on to be held at Hartford.
 MT. Edward B. Evans, sof Sherman, Conn.,, and Miss Aurelia B. Wooster, daughter of Mrs. Fl. H. Coggsweu of this place, were married at the home of the bride
 Falls Village-Erastus D. Goodwin had attended a farmers convention at Rockville, and delivered a masterly address on the climatic effect of forests. George W. Hall and William T. Ferguson had formed partnership to engage in the mercantile buisness. Representative-elect Charles Wolcott had gone to Hartford to the legislature. W. H. Blodgett had been afflicted with sore hand and had been compelled to have two fingers amputated.
 West Cornwall-Mrs. Moses G. Butler had fallen on the ice and hurt her head so seriously that in consequence she was stricken with paralysis the following evening. Mrs. Adam Yutzler had been suffering with violent blet ding from the nose, which con- tinued several hours.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
Be a Ster.

Be booster if you can, Booster of your fellow man. Boost your country, boost your state, Boost your town at any rate. Boost it as place to live, Boost it--ev'ry boost you give Makes the town better town Boost it up, don't knock it down. Be booster for you can; Boosting is the better plan. Boosters always win acclaim, Boost the knockers to their shame. Boost them when they need your help Make them yell instead of yelp. Boost them till they have to boost;' Boost them up, or off the roost.
 Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Jf 2,171, (census of 1910.) Two railroaus.
 National and Savings Banks Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfeld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and first-class school system.
 Five churches.
 First-class hotel.
 Fire department. including chemical en- zine.
 Ten miles of State Roads. Electric light and power plant, Complete Sewer System. Never-failing water. supply and the best water in theRtate.
 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., 1914-08-06
Where the Laugh Comes In
"You threw yourself at my head, !" Qouth he. "I wanted a good soft mark, {" Said she.

AOo "tioH JouAs0AA dV ny Hedl,
 Qouth he. ''I wanted a good soft mark, {"
 Said she.
 Boston Transcript.
 Cassidy-"Phwere are yez going in thot new shoot ?''
 .Casey-"Oi'm going to ask old man Flannigan for his daughters hand" "
 Cassidy-'Th' divil. Ut seems a pity to ruin a new shoot thot way. ''- Puck.
 Cora-"Miss Fussanfeather's' hair used to be black. I see it has turned to a chestnut. How do you account for that ?''
 Clara-''I believe she has been using the funny papers to do her hair up in. 1" Statesman.
 Mrs. Snapperson-"How dare you talk back to me? I never saw such impotence. And you call yourself a lady's maid, do you ?''
 Marie-'..I was lady's maid before I worked for you, madam. ''-Ex- change.
 When I married you" said Mrs. Naggers, I thought to reform you''
 "Yes," answered the husband, land like a number of reformers you seized the first opportunity to become boss. Kansas City Star.
 Mamma said little 4-year.old. looking up from her plate, II used to eat wifi my spoon and now eat wifi my folk; how old must be fore I can eat wifi my knife" ?"-Exchange
 "So Dick and Daisy have made up l? By George After the way she laid him out never expected it. How did he pacify her."
 He told her that he'd rather quarrel with her than kiss any other girl. ''- Puck.
 Mrs. Al bought some mixture the druggist said would cure my husband of drinking if dropped it i'll his coffee."
 Mrs. B-"Did it cure him of drink ing ?"
 Mrs. A-"Yes-of drinking coffee. |"
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

Amenias "Field Day." August 15, is attracting widespread attention and is expected to eclipse every former Field Day efforts in that town. The event is apparently an annual fixture of Amenia and has proved valuable and effective agency for inspiring and perpetuating a wholesome brand of public spirit and local pride that cannot fail to result in community benefit. It is an institution that might profit ably be copied by other towns. Incl dentally, it may be observed the Amenia Field Day is the outgrowth of a wide-awake newspaper mans suggestion. Which goes to show what it goes to show.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
THURSDAY. AUGUST 6, 1914


 "He who goes down into the bat tie of life giving smile for every frown, cheery word for every cross one, and lending helping hand to the unfortunate, is after all, the best of missionaries.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the sagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Conneoacut, and especially throughout Litch- neld County and Southern Be"ishtre.
 It has competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the local doings each week. and goes into the hontes and is perused by the entire families Of the ehrifty Intelligent, reading class of people whom the long-headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at th' cffice of 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., 1914-08-06

Whatever his lips may say, in the innermost heart of the normal, red -blooded, full-sexed man there is a keen desire for a good big European war.-Providence Even ing Tribune.
 Is this libel on humanity ?- Boston Globe. . No, merely an indication of cerebral disintegration. .-Pittsfeld Eagle.
 May not be as bad as that, but it's pretty good sign that the author is jus an ordinary damphool.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

. Some statistical sharp has figured out that the big European war, in which 23,O0O, 900 soldiers will be engaged, will destroy hundreds of thousands of lives and cost $50, O,oOO,O 900 An~s An impressive reminder of the high cost oa dying. Humanity is bound to get it, both ways.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

Those who had been disposed to wonder what had become of the proposition to build the state road from Benedict's corner to the Massachusetts line near Clayton, will be interested to learn that it has progressed to the point where the highway commissioner is advertising for bids for construction, and those bids will be opened August
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

Sweet are the uses of diversity. As one blessed result of the bloody war prospect in Europe, Connecticut estab- lishment, the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, is said to have received an order for 50, 900, 900 rounds of cart ridges
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

Open letter to Mr. William Hohenzol- lern, "Meinself und Gott," War Lord and Highcockalorum, Berlin, Germany. Dear Sir: You are the champion nuisance of the universe. Yours truly Constant Reader. P. S.: You are entirely welcome.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

Docs he ever try to fiatter you ?"
 Indeed he doesn't. He always tells me the plain unvarnished truth"
 Why, heard him tell you you were bewilderingly beautiful.
 Didn't I tell you so p'-Houston Post.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

"I see you brought back the same umbrella you took to the banquet" Q
 Yes; I didn't see anything better " City Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

Time to begin dreaming about tcawn on the cawb. "-Joe Hawlis- ter in Pittsfeld Eagle.
 Lawd! But isn't. Pittsfield putting avn the frills since she >discovawed that she is the "Hawt of the Bawk- shyaws pH
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub- lisher promptly of any failure to receive papers reg ularly, changes of residence asc.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
YOUR PART.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT.

There's not another one can do
 The work that God requires of you; He gave you life, He planned your part,
 Improve it then with all your heart. Just make the best of every day, Nor let Encouragement dismay. Each effort for the true, the right,
 Will fill your soul with stronger light.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
WRITE A LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects Of general inter est to The News readers are invited. but nc attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

Today is circus day. Look out fol your horses, peoplel The, elephant is coming!
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
AnaIyzing the Small Boy.

A Sunday school superintendent in St. Paul has undertaken to explain the small boy of the present generation by [ reducing him to a scientific formula. Here is the way he figures out the hitherto unsolved problem:
 100 per cent. boy equals 90 per cent. play 40 per cent. fight per cent. work and per cent. religion.
 On the whole that looks like pretty good description. If we're to judge, however, from the boys of this city, who doubtless bear strong resem- blance to St. Paul boys and all other boys of all races since Cain and Abel were spanked in the Garden of Eden, it's likely that the percentage of relig- ion and work is unduly high. One important element, too, is entirely omitted-that of mischief. There are plenty of boy pranks that won't pro- perly come under the head of play. Maybe the formula would be little more accurate if it were revised to read like this:
 Play (including loafng), 90 per cent; fight, 20 per cent. mischief, 20 per cent; work, 3 per cent. religion, per cent.
 Whats your guess ?-South Norwalk Sentinel.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

"Pa, what is scientific salesman ship?"
 Selling a dress suit to man who went into the store to buy a cellulo.d collar. ''-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
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FOR SALE

SANITARY PAPER DRINKING CuPS-Ths Puritan, in cent and 10 cent D lckages. The Lily, in cent packages, Special prices in quantities The Canaan Printing Co.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

WANTED A small secondhand refrigerator, k. care News office. Canaan,
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06

FOR sALE-Two young teams, weigh about 2s00 each. Wagons and harness to go with them l.. F. AIlya, East Ca aln,
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-06
MISCELLANEOUS

TO RENT Rooms iu Canfeld Building. light and heat w. A Wright.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-27
FRIENDLY PROTEST
TO WARRING NATIONS
Uncle Sam Tells Them: =, Wouldn't
Do That II was
You"

UNITED Press Leased Wirc Service.1
WASHINGTON. Nov. 27.--The war
ring nations Of Europe have been in
formally told that the United States
does not approve the dropping of
bombs by airships on non-combatants
or unfortiied cities. No official pro-
tests have been made, it Is emphati-
cally asserted at both the white house
and state department Tho notif1ca-
tion took the form of friendly sug-
gestion through the American diplo-
one of the warning nations with the
exception OF Austria and Servia has
brought to the attention Of the United
States what they allege have been d.
rect violations OF the Geneva and the
Hague convention. This especially is
true Of the so called bomb outrages.
These have been informally passed on
by the president. according to the
best information obtainable here.
However, in order that an attitude OF
strict neutrality might be observed
they have not been made In any way
official and are no part OF the diplo-
matic record OF the war.
Just what replies have been receiv-
ed from the various governments is a
secret, but it is known they all receiv-
ed the suggestion in the most friendly
manner. At the state department, Sec
rotary Bryan today declared that the
policy of this government had been
to investigate all reported bomb eN-
plosions especially where American
interests were involved He added
every care has been taken and would
be taken to keep this country from
becoming involved In any hostile way.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-11-27
TURKISH INCIDENT
CONSIDERED CLOSED
Explanation Of Shot Fired at the Ten
nessee's Launch 10 Entirely
Satisfactory. i.

rUnited Press Leased Wire Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27-Although
Turkey has not, through its grand VIZ,
Ter formally disavowed hostile intent
in the firing Of shot at the cruiser
Tennessee's launch, the state AND
navy departments today said they re-
garded the incident as practically
closed. The Turkish minister OF war
explained to Ambassador Morgenthau
that the shot was fired as a warning
after the launch had apparently not
seen a shore signal advising that the
harbor was mined. This shot, the war
minister says, was not aimed in the
direction of the launch.
According to the officials at the
stat. department, Turkeys official and
formal disavowal can be expected to
be along this line. OF necessity 1t
must be satisfactory to the United
States.