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Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

Those new cross walks are an un- disguised blessing. Now why not continue the good work, and put down
 one from the front of the Canfield Hotel and connecting with the fine cement walk of the railroad company, to enable passengers alighting from trains to cross the street on the east side of the tracks with decent degree of comfort
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
TELEPHONE: CANAAN SC
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the satyncious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- 9ald County and Southern Be~lsnre.
 1t has competent staff of wide-awaSe cor respondents in the various towns to report the local dnin Zs each week. and goes into the homes ~,i1 is perused by the entire families of tine thrifty, intelligent, reading class of people whom the long headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

Now that the contract for the coh- struction of the Canaan Clay ton road has actually been "let," there may finally be something doing on that in teresting thoroughfare.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

We can readily believe that the Mpret of Albania has fled, but where did he find a place to flee to ?-Hartford Times.
 Mparts unkHown, Mprobably Mpeople of Mprominence have Mpro digious colony there.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

A New York paper says Colonel Roosevelt "lacks his old-time punch. :" In view of what happened to certain editor, couple of years ago, that's safer than saying the Colonel still takes his punch.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
SOWING
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER. WAIT.

If we more fully realized
 That each thought is a seed, Which we are planting on life's way; That every thought and deed Is bound to fall on fertile ground,
 Surely we all would try To SOW the very choicest seed,
 For reaping by and by.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Won Either Nav.

An old miser in Athens, Ga, hated to part with money, and to the physi- clan who was just bringing him around from a long illness he said one day: "Ah, doctor, we have known each other such long time, I don't intend to insult you by settling your account in cash; but I have put you down for a handsome legacy in my will.''
 The doctor looked thoughtful. Allow me-" he said, ito look at the prescription again. I wish to make a slight alteration in it.''
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

A high authority predicts that the first month of the present war will result in l,5OO,000 men killed and wounded. This is 385, ,244 more than the entire population of the state of Connecticut, according to the last government census. And these appall- ing figures of slaughter, mind you, are only for single month of the conflict which may rage for many months.
 And yet the war lords and potentates who started the wholesale human butchery piously declare that God smiles approval on the ghastly perform ance. "n#
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

The political season is opening. and it will be interesting to watch the pro cess of making strange bed fellows.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

Lee never had such a season for bull heads--Joe Hollister in Pitts field Eagle.
 With meekness becoming an outsider, we venture to. inquire just how Lee is expected to take that |?
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Princess Charlott

Princess Charlotte the new Duchess of -Meiningen, the eldest sister of Emperor William, is planning to set up racing stables. She once made her royal brother furious by attending a prizefight.
 Queen Elizabeth, of Belgium, is known as the "mother of her people. '"
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
WRITE A LETTER AsouTIT

Communications on subjects Of general inter. aSt to The News readers are invited. but nc &tention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
THE NEWS, AGENTS

Extra copies of The News sale at tht <Sflce of publication and at - < Demnsey's Drug Store, Canaan,
 Post Office. East Canaan. D. H. Oakes' Store Lakeville,
 Post Offlce, Falls Village. George T. Johnsons Store, Norfolk Scutt & Rood. Ashley Falls. A. l.. Dickinson Salisbury.
 J. W. Morgan, Great Harrington. Mars.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

That was a fearfully unfortunate happening at the New Haven hospital when patient received fatal dose of carbolic acid thinking it was castor oil. New Haven Union. ./
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

Mike, what's this term psychology l see in the papers so much nowa- days2" "That's just high toned word for bein' broke. "-Detruit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

When this cruel war is over, the present map of Europe will be about as serviceable as last years railroad stock quotation. .4
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub fisher promptly of any failure to receive paper, regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

Lady visitor-"Are these edible crustaceans?" ?" Keeper--"No ma am; them's hard crabs. ''-- Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
MISCELLANEOUS

TO RESI-Rooms in Garfield Building light
 and heat, W. A Wright, NOTICE-will take calves after June l. Tues days D. Hatmalxer, ARt. GENERAL Laundry work. blankets, bed quilts.
 Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. J. F. Cudney. TO l.ET--Land to raise rye on shares. A. K.
 Benton, Canaan, Valley.
 GOOD PASTURE for hire at Grassy Hill on
 Canaan road. Cut hay and rye straw for sale.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

The Bridgeport Standard suggests that the speech of Hon. Thaddeus B. Beecher, secretary of Pyramid Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, at the annual banquet of the Head Club of America, in Winsted, be on the sub ject. "Naval Architecture as Applied to Belgian Forts, or How Lack of Fringe Saved the Glittering Steel Cupolas. :" By teetotal smart surmise the Stan dard has suggested the very identical subject that Noble Beecher will not talk upon. What he is going to talk about is A Closely Guarded Secret.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

twill you spend your vacati on abroad ?'' "No; my means are too narrow. "-Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

The price of champagne and wines is going up. Verify, War is Hell
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

Wild geese are already flying south Look out for early frosts.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

While the battle line, extending 200 or 300 miles along the frontiers, is so expansive and so extensive, it may be proper to refer to the seat of war as the bleachers of war.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27
Cent-a-W Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge 9 Gents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Two young teams, weigh about es00 each. Wagons and harness to go with them. l.. k. Allyn. East Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

FOR SALE-oak sideboard. marble top. iu good condition, at reasonable price, Lucy Randall, Falls Village.
 FOR SALE-2 fine holstein cows, coming in soon. H. B. Smith, Falls Village, Conn, F. O. Box 67
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

FOR sALE-Maxwell car 1910. Inquire D, J. Emmons.
Connecticut western news., 1914-08-27

POST sCARDS-A big variety to choose from. Send us ten cents. we win send you % different views of New England localities. The Canaan Printing Co, Canaan Conn. ht
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20
First publication Feb. q, 1914 !
Notice of Hearing.

CTATE OF WISCONSIN,,
- County Court for Rock County-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at regular term
of the County Court, to be held in and for said
County, at the Court House, in the City OF
GAINESVILLE, in said County. on the first Tues
day, being the 18th day of April, 1914, at
O'Clock a. M, the following matter will be
heard and considered:
The application of A. HI. Jenson for the
adjustment and allowance of his account as
administrator of the estate of Anna Mum
son, late of the City of Edgerton, in said
county deceased and for the assignment OF
the residue of said estate to such other persons
as are by law entitled thereto.
Dated February %, 1914.
BY the Court,
CHARLES L. FIFIELD, County Judge.
E. M. Laid. ATTORNEY.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20
SUNDAY SUED FOR SANDER
Somebody Named Bell Wants $4,000 of
EVangeIist's Dollars.

NEW YORK. William A.
Sunday, the evangelist, was sued in
the supreme court by Charles H. Bell
Tor $50, 200 damages for SANDER The
only paper filed in the case was a sum
mons which was served on Sunday (
attorney, John Nicolson, by Thorn;
NJ. Rowlette, counsel for Bell.
Sundays lawyer said the matter
v hich terminated in the suit had been
hanging fire for a long time and he be-
lieved it had been adjusted satisfac-
tOrily.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20
Best Family Laxative

Beware of constipation. Use DR..
Kings New Life Pills and keep we'll.
Mrs. Charles E. Smith of West Frank
lin, Me-, calls them "Our family laxa-
tive" Nothing better for adults or
aged. Get them today, 25c. All drug
gists or by mail.-H. E. Bucklen & Co.,
Philadelphia or ST. Louis.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20
First Publication March Is. 1914.
NOTICE OF HEARING.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
- Rock County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at a regular
term of the County Court to be held in
and for said County at the Court House. in the
City of GAINESVILLE. in said County on the first
Tuesday. being the 9TH day of April, 1914,
at O'Clock a. M, the following matter will
be heard and considered:
The application of Allan E. Skinner to
admit to probate the last will and testament
of Selma w. Skinner. late of the City of Ed
gertOl in said county. deceased.
Dated March 9, 1914
BY the Court,
CHARLES L. FIFIELD, County Judge.
Paul N Grubb, Attorney for said Petitioner.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20


Commander Edward R. G. R. Evans:
second in command of the Scott south
pole expedition, arrived in America
10 deliver lectures in this country and
Canada He went to Washington,
where he dined with the British am
bassador. Commander Evans was
captain of the Terra Nova during the
explorations He was forced t. re-
turn to England to recover from
scurvy. which attacked him after he
left the main body Of pole seekers
when ehey we're within $50 miles OF
their destination, on Jan. 4, 1912.
Commander Evans is thirty years of
age and is one of the youngest OF his
rank in the British navy. He was pro-
NOTED Immediately after his return
from the antarctic. There is shown
also the Terra Nova.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20
NO MARRIAGE PROMISE VOID
Mrs. Rodgers Gets a Decree; Agree
ment Made Not Binding.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.-After re-
fusing to allow Mrs. Belle Green Rod
gers to be bound by an agreement
had out OF court with her husband,
Attorney Earl Rodgers, not to mar
ry again, Judge Monroe in superior
court granted her a decree of divorce
after a twenty-minute hearing. The
charge was cruelty. Rodgers did not
appear.
Mrs. Rodgers was allowed $500
lnOnthly alimony and the custody of
the three minor children.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20
JUSTICE HOLMES TO REMAIN
Rumor That Caused Report of Taft
Being Justice Denied.

WASHIN CT ON. RumOrs
that Justice Oliver w. Holmes con
templated retiring from the U. S. SUI
preme court caused the report that
President Wilson had rendered the
place to former President Taft, ana
the latter had accepted. This report
was denied at the White House.
Now the first part of the rumor is
set at rest by the denial that Justice
Holmes contemplates retiring.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20
FATHER M. ]. DORNEY DEAD
He Was One of Best Known and Be-
loved Priests of His Church.

CHICAGO. Father NJ. j.
Dorney, rector of ST. Gabriels church,
died here Father Dorney's parish en-
braced a mile square just east of the
stock yards and his participation in
affairs of the locality made him one
of the best known and beloved priests
in the country.
He was born at Springfield, Mass ),
in 1851 and had been connected with
ST Gabrieps since 1880.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20
One Good Turn.

Don't you know, Emily, that it ia
not proper for you to turn around and
look after gentleman" ''But,
mamma, was only looking to see If
he was looking to see if l was look
ing. "-Fliegende Biaetter.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20
BLOW OPEN SAFE; GET 500, 900
Bonds, Jewels and Cash Are Taken
from a Toledo Store.

TOLEDO, OHIO. - The safe of
Joseph Nast's clothing store on Sum
nit the main business street, was
wrecked by a dynamite explosion. The
crecksmen escaped with $40 1000 bonds
of a New York amusement company.
iewelry valued at $3.50 and $50 cash.
The explosion was deadened by
quantities of clothing piled about the
safe. The cracksmen entered through
a trapdoor in the roof.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20

1t has long been known that tobacco needed lot
Of potash-more than any other crop. More recent
has been found that the better the quality of tn
tobacco, the higher the per cent OF potash IN it.
Hence, both quantity and quality depend on
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1914-03-20
Wise PrecautIon.

"The girl of today" says a head
line, "conceals her ears A very wise
precaution, considering the nature of
some of the subjects most talked
about. - Rochester Democrat and
Chronicle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15
RECOMMEND
DOSE OF LEAD
FOR MExARMY

WASHINGTON. Dec. 15.-
Only decisive measures will
end the shooting into Ameri-
can territory from Naco So
nora.
This, In effect. was the SUBJ
stance Of report the war de-
psrtrent received today from
Gen. Bliss, at Naco, Arlx.
Secretary Garrison turned
over Gen. Bliss report to Sec
retary Bryan, but 20 far no or
ders have been issued to the
American artillery TO shell the
Meslcans.
Secretary Bryan was still en-
deayoring today to force Provis
ional President Gutierrez to order
Gen. Maytorena TO withdraw HIS
forces from Naco. Sonora.
AS the Carranzistas are fighting
with their backs to the border. gov
ernment officials say IL Ia almost a
certainty that villistas have fired
most OF the. bullets recently wound
ing and killing Americans.
Gen. Bliss believes an American
volley across the border would end
the trouble. but II will not be fired
until Secretary Bryan gives the
word.
President Wilson and most OF
his advisers think that volley
fired under the prevailing circum.
stance would constitute an act OF
war or reprisal.
Secretary Bryan so believed at
first. then wavered, and is now
Investigating
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15
TO AID
FAMILY; GETS s
MONTHS IN Pen

EVERETT. Wssh.. Dec. fs.---
The prayers Of the two young
children Of John Ashford that
their daddy return homo for
Christmas. Will 90 Unanswered.
Ashford. a railroad man. has
been convicted In Spokane on
q burglary charge.
He will spend the next six
months at Walla Wsiia.
Ashford wanted to take his fam
lily to Spokane so they could nj
spend Christmas together He wa'
out OF work and broke. lie turned
robber to get the money; but later
repenting. started 10 return the
stolen articles.
A policeman caught Ashford a,
he was taking the stuff back.
Mrs. Ashford. with her three
children. the youngest less than q
year old. is destitute. She tried tc
raise enough money 10 visit hei
husband during his Imprisonment
In Spokane. but was unable to DC
So
A fraternal order. one OF the big
gest In the world. OF which Ash
ford was member. heard OF the
family's plight. and will provide
for the mother and babes unit
Ashford's release.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15
THE WAR TODAY At GLANCE

sERvAseans seisrade Aussrlsn fleeing disorder
Danube and Save.
AUsTRA-Peaoe overues Russia runod unsuccessful be
In
GaIeis.
denbura
Csrpsthians
oERMANY-KsIser eulosxes German slain;
sacrifices
AND BELGUM-Renewed fighting In Northern France
French offensive developing
Alsaee.
declares alles forced Turks;
su tan avus Sevastopol and Batum
cruiser Dresden at Punts
Arenas runored Chilean neutrality threatened.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15

likely. Santa Claus will be too busy
10 visit.
The dads promise to make for
such children Christmas a day OF
Joy.
The Star will he glad 10 receive
the names and addresses OF Seattle
dadless Kids and turn them over 10
ferbert Schoenfeld. president OF
'he Seattle Dads association.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15
Poses as Boy Under Eyes of
Voice Gives Her Away

LOS ANGELES. Cal. Dec. Is
For two weeks Minnie Tate, %.
managed to masquerade successful
ly as boy here. her hair clipped
close and her disguise so perfect
that she managed to avoid suspi-
cion, even of the wisest cops
She was arrested and the clothes
In which she had had such loads
OF fun" taken from her.
Her identity was revealed by at
tendants at garage from which
she had telephoned TO friends.
When questioned she admitted
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15

but from the many letters have gotten from bust
ness girls would think that n tho minds OF mos,
women whose husbands keep n private secretary OF
the feminine gender. woman s,enographer Ia a rag
ing lion. going about seeking what poor. unsuspcct
Ing man she may d.vour.
Ny experience with stenoxraphers. and have
had good deal has taught me that. class these
girls do NOT have tho greatest admiration and re
spect for
No woman more Of . mans weaknesses thar
his steroorapher. Talk about man not being . hero
20 his valet would like TO know just what 10
20 his ssenoorspher
Write me. girls what you honestly think OF your
boss. I won't abuse your confidence. but would
like once and FOR all to put this idea OF man bcing
Irresistible to the woman who does his typewrting
a. rest
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15
czAR'S TERMS TOO
STIFF FOR AUSTRl A

eERNE. ssitxsriard. Dec.
f5.-Tnst Austria had made
tentative peace proposals. to
10 Russia was asserted by
Swiss newspapers today. u
was stated. however. that
when the cxsr named his
terms the discussion ended
without any progress IN the
direction Of terminating
the war.
The slsv conditions were
reported to have Included
the surrender OF Gsllcis to
. new Kingdom 90 consist OF
Russia and Herzegovina TO
land, established under Rus
Sian sovereignty; the ces-
sion Of the provinces of
Russia and Herzegovina 70
Servis and Montenegro:
withdrawal from the Aus
tro-Cerrzn alliance: the
granting to Austria-Hun9ary
Of . new constitution dIvid-
ina the empire into federal
states, and autonomy for
Bohemia.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15

ON THE FIRING LINE IN THE
ARGONNE FOREST. Nov. 21.--tBy
Courier via Namur. AK lie Chapelie
and Mail 10 New York. United
Press) Slowly. but apparently ir.
resistibiy the German crown prince
10 advancing his lines here In the
now famous Argonne forest-the
scene OF some OF the wars most
desperate fighting. Literally. yard
BY yard. the Germans are trenching
and mining their way forward.
BY special permission OF the Ger.
man crown prince ! am visitins his
lines In the Argonne.
This afternoon reached the fore
most trench southwark OF Granpre
which is as near as may give the
location.
About 100 feet ahead OF me is the
French trench.
Picture 70 yourself canebrake.
like woods OF fishpoles ranging In
size from half an inch to .saplings OF
two and three inches thick, and so
dense that you can hardly see 40
yards even now. when the leaves
have fallen.
Among these is scattering OF
big trees, the trunks OF which are
veritable mines OF bullets.
Irregular lines OF deep yellow clay
trenches rigzag for miles.
Other trenches run back from
these to what look like huge Kan.
sas prairie dog town"-human
burrows, where thousands OF sol
diers are literally living under.
ground.
SHELLS co sHRiEkINo
BY OVERHEAD
ming parallel to one another comes
a constant splitting. sputtering. pop
ping OF rifles. making the woods re
sound like a Chinese New Year In
| San Francisco or an old-time Fourth
OF July. field guns and hand
grenades furnishing the cannon
cracker effect.
"zing-zing" OF bdllets sounds like a
swarm OF angry bees. while high
overhead shrapnel and shell go
shrieking on their way.
Here and there you may see
spades full of earth being thrown
up as II by invisible hands. marking
the onward work OF the German
gopher-like pioneers In their sub.
terranean warfare.
That is the Argonne forest.
As the trench am In was In the
hands OF the French three DAYS ago
and ms the crown prince is ad-
vancing steadily. the trenches are
(Contlnued on Pace 6l
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15

Having gotten off our chest all
the high.toned words that society
editors commonly use. we desire to
state. briefly and succinctly. that
the dance Friday Will be SOME
dance.
We further wish 10 inform you
that all the money taken In. over
and above bare expenses. will 20
into the Christmas fund for little
chimney Kids"
No admission will be charged.
For fear that you DO not az once
grasp the deep significance Of this
seemingly preposterous statement.
we repeat that NO ADMISSION
WILL BE CHARGED.
You simply grab your best Girl.
or your wife. and bring her to
Dreamland. Then you buy sir
dance tickets for a quarter at the
window, and 60 In. And then you
dance.
When you have danced six times.
You buy another quarters worth
and dance some more.
BY special permissior Of Chief
Lang. we shaiI not close at 1850
To put II bIuntly. you can dance a.
long a. you like. EVEN UNTIL
THE PALE BLUSH or DAWN.
We shall have some astounding
announcements to make concern
ing the dance. tomorrow and
Thursday.
Wait and watch
The Star hastens to acknowledge
the receipt OF $40 from the city
comptroller's office and Sc from
the city treasurer's.
All seti Through the kindness
OF the Metropolitan Motor Car Co..
we have been given the use OF the
empty store room at 1915 FIFTH
AVE, BETWEEN UNION AND
UNIVERSITY.
We have placed . aentlsraniy
young man In charge.
~ you have
Dolls.
Or toys.
Or children's books.
Or games.
Or candy,
or apples,
Or oranges,
or anything else that a "ilttle-
chimney kid" would like to get for
Christmas, OR MONEY WITH
WHICH WE CAN BUY THEM,
bring them to 1915 Fifth ave. and
hear the young man say Thank
you'll" politely.
The Seattle Dads association to-
day asked The Star to inform its
readers that the association would
like the names and addresses OF
dadless children whose homes. II Is
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15

that she was a woman. .
During her two weeks of man
life" Miss Tate attended prize
fight. carrying brier pipe In her
hand. and associated with men OF
all classes I'm many parts OF the
city.
Il would be free yet" she said.
III | had managed to talk like
man. But | couldn't make my voice
gruff.
II first donned boys clothes as
a lark. and then when | found how
easy II was to carry out the mas
querade, l just continued to wear
EN-. II was great fun
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15
SERVIANS OCCUPY
BELGRADE AGAIN

NISH, Servis, Dec. f5s-The
servisns have re-entered Bel
orsde In triumph. II was an
nounced today. The Austrians
were said to have fled across
the Danube In disorder.
With the recspture Of Bel
crsde, II was stated that Servi-
an territory had been cleared
Of invaders except at two
points.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-12-15
DECLARE
TRUCE TO
MILK COW
Karl Won Wiegand
Tells How French
and Germans Mix
Kidding With Their
Killing.

>OTE--Os Novemh~r 20 the United
Press carried csbicd story isosn v.o
Wl~ssad telling Of his arrival ~ the
h~sdquaSte~s Of the cvo~n prince. In the
ArsonBe. and On Ncvesassr 10 vop VIE
gsad's nov famous infervtew with the
r~owa prfnce. siso csbIed. The fohevtns
story, descriptive of his visit ~ the
crown pr4nee's hsudasarssrs. comes ~
mail