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Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
Too Cheap.

A husky-looking person ill flannel shirt, who had evidently strayed some distance off his accustomed beat, walk ed up to the Waldorf bar, Tipped dime down on the mahogany and said:
 ''Gimme drink of rye.''
 "We don't sell ten-cent drinks here, !" said the man in the white jacket.
 The stranger reached for his dime.
 ''I can't drink that nickel stuff !'' he said, and passed out
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population of 2,17t, Census of 1910) Two railroads. National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfeld and beyond Up-to-date High School and first-class school system. +.e.. 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., 1914-05-21
THURSDAY. MAY 2l. 1914

A
 The first lesson of life is to burn our own smoke; that is, not to inf1ict on outsiders our personal sorrows and petty morbidness, not to keep thinking of ourselves as exceptional cases. James Russell Lowell.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21

When the late George F. Baer, rail- road magnate and coal baron, who left an estate of $15, 1000, 900, began life, he was ''printerIs devil" Rightly or wrongly, before his latter end he was entitled in the popular estimation, to wear the same title with the word "printer' cut out
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21

With the Doc. Cook experience in mind, New York will go slow about giving Col. Roosevelt the freedom of the city in recognition of his discovery of 1,0o0-mile-long river in South Amer ica, unless he brings the river home with him.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21

"And phwat was the quarest thing ye saw in Paris, ut all at all, Maggie?' "The Frinch polacemen.
 "And phwat is there that's quare about thim?"
 "They're Frinch. ."-Fxchange.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
Swat the blasted fyl

The Springfield Union funny man refers, by initials, to the "Heart of the Berkshires Cafe," (some Pittsfeld lob- ster joint, we suppose,) thus: "The H. of B. O." Joe Hollister should check that, in regard for distinguished fel- low citizen. It's apt to be confounded with the B. H. c. of A.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT,

There is no time like the present
 To sing your happy song; To do the very best you can
 To help the world along. Tomorrow you may never see
 So give your love today Twill bless and brighten other lives And gladden. all your way.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21

Roosevelt is home again, and the janitor of the Ananias Club is getting the club-room in trim for business.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21

Mrs. Hiram Often (seeking a cook)- My home is in the country. I hope that is no objection"
 Cook-"No, mum; I'll enjoy a day in the country. ''-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21

In the vestibule-"What delight ful party you have given us"
 And on the steps-''I wonder how they can afford it. .''-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub- Gaisher promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21

Get Together. Pull Together. Con- munity progress is everybody's busi- ness, and should not be considered mo- body's business.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
Meeting adjourned.

"'I want this suit by the 30th. Can I have it on timer" Tailor-"No, sir {; we do strictly cash business.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the sar1iice of publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office, East Canaan. D. H. Oakes' Store, Lakeville, Post Office. Falls Village. 5.a. George T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk, Scutt & Rood. Ashley Falls A. L. Dickinson, Salisbury
 J. w Morgan Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
WRITE A LETTER ABOUT IT

Communications on subjects of general inter- est to The News readers are invited. but no ~dCtention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21

Cupid's busy season lis on, and the air is tingling with the music of the Meddlesome Wedding March: "Here comes the bride!
 Get onto her stride! See how she wah-ha- -bles from sah-
 ha-hide to sidep'
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21

An out of town man who came in to look over The Eagles new offices and to compliment the boys on the general excellence of everything and on the character of the paper published, said that one newspaper worker had told him that on the desk of every news paper editor of consequence in the country could always be found two publications. Does everybody know which ones they are?-Joe Hollister in Pittsfeld Eagle.
 Surel This weeks and last week s Connecticut Western News. Whats your guess, Joe?
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
AssAN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

rThe News should appeal with special force to the 4-sagacious business man.
 It has an extensive circulation In Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- ~a1ead County and Southern Be-xshtre.
 It has 8 competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the sIocal dnings each week. and goes into the homes sSad is perused by the entire families Of the zthrfty intelligent, reading class of people whom the long headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21
MISCELLANEOUS

DETECTIVES - If you require efficient aud thhrJuga detective service .n any matter, at uO.nIt rate, consult A. e. Brown, 40 Asylum street, Charter ll2g, Hartford. Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1914-05-21

FOR RENr-Furnished or unfurnlshed Two new cottages, Cornwall, Connecticut Run
 ming water, modern improvements. Plant garden if desired F, la5 West ssth at., \. |
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06
MIGHTY CONFLICT DUE
CONTINUED from page one.)

Continued from page one.)
remain strictly neutral in the European
war now raging.
Really this meant war, not neutral.
ity, it was recognized.
Germany had already served an ulti.
matum on the Rome government, an
nOuncing it would declare hostiGties
against Italy unless the latter Joined
Germany and Austria Hungary in their
struggle with the rest of Europe. Italy,
however, informed the London foreign
office that the British declaration
against Germany did not alter the
Italian determination to keep out of
the fight.
1t was expected Germany would re.
ply by declaration of war against,
as its ultimatum threatened.
Should this happen, it was under
stood the Italian government planned
to declare war, in turn, on Austria.
Hungary and attack the latter at
once.
Anti-Austrian feeling was increasing
rapidly.
Indeed, it has reached such point
that it seemed unlikely the anti-mil.
itarists could make good their threat
of keeping the country out of hostili.
ties by declaring general strike and
army movements, though a
few days ago indications were that
they would be able to accomplish this.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

degree for the killing of Marshal ollar
of Gervais. Albert Mcdowell, who
pleaded guilty to the charge of I'M
lawful association with BERTHE Friend,
win also be sentenced at that time. The
case of the State versus Ryder, brought
up from the justice court on charge
of contempt Of court, will be heard Sat
urday by Judge Kelly, The jury has
been discharged and no more jury cases
will be tried until the fall term of court
eonvenes on October 8. The next grand
Jury will meet during the last week in
September.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06
UNCLE SAM WANTS SHIPS
FOR TRANSATLANTIC LINE

San Francisco, Aug. 6.-Every steam.
ship company on the Pacific coast has
been asked by the United States gov.
ernment to give list of vessels which
they were willing to furnish to federal
authorities for the establishment of a
transatlantic line. The call was signed
by Acting Secretary of the Treasury E.
+. Sweet, and read as follows:
Senate resolutions adopted Tuesday
direct the department to ascertain the
vessels now in the eoastwise trade
which owners would use in oversee for
eign transportation in present emer.
geney. Communicate with owners of
such tonnage in your direct and wire
replv. -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06
MORE THAN ll,0OO
OUT OF COMMISSION
In the Two Battles Fought in Belgium
More Than II, 900 of Kaiser's Soldiers
are Killed or Wounded.

Brussels, Aug. 6.-Declaring earlier
estimates too low, the Brussels Gazette
asserted today that 5000 Germans were
killed and wounded at Liege.
1t agreed with the estimate Of $500
killed and wounded at Wise.
Two thousand, it added, were captured
by the Belgians, as were number Of
German cannon.
'At a. m. Wednesday, " continued
the Gazette, "the German Tenth army
corps attacked ChaudfOntaine and the
Boucellos forts from the southeast and
bomDarded Fort Flamalle.
"The Belgian Eleventh brigade sue
cessfully resisted this assault, driving
the Germans back with such energy
that it was necessary to recall them to
protect the Notifications.
"'The German demand for the sur
render of Liege followed and was indig-
nantly refused.
Fighting Was Desperate.
"In the fighting which ensued the
Belgians proved far the Germans su-
periOrs. Not German passed the forts
surrounding the city until after the bat.
tie, when 800 of their wounded were
carried to the Liege hospitals.
ga single Belgian soldier of the
Fourteenth regiment fought an entire
German squad, killing four.
"The Belgian losses were trifling.
During the fighting early in the
day about Wise and Argenteau, which
the Germans burned, the kaisers troops
shot many civilians, charging they were
found with arms.
"The postmaster at Wise they exc.
cuted for refusing to send German tele-
grams.
The Gazette placed the number of
Belgians engaged at Liege at about
5000 and of Germans at 10000.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

The Finn Of Catlin & Linn, long
prominently identified among the city s
hop dealers, has been reorganized and
incorporated, and hencefOrth viii be
known as the Catlin & Linn Company
The change mas peer. prUugnt ABOUT by
the addition of two members, P. V.
Cotter and Frank H. Spears, both ener.
getie young business men well known
in Salem. Mr.. Cotter has been with
Catlin & Linn for long time and Mr..
Spears has lately resigned from his po-
sition with U. G., Shipley s Co. Mr..
Catlin and Mr.. Linn will continue to
be actively engaged in the business of
the firm as heretofore.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06
VIII Not Aid Germany

Paris, Aug En- answer to Ger.
many's ulttmatum, insisting that Italy
come to the fatherland g aid, the Rome
government was reported in dispatch
received here today to have reiterated
that Germany was the aggressor and
Italy must therefore stick to its deter.
mination to remain neutral. That this
detinite answer had been given was
unconfirmed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. ], T. Cooper, Of North
Commercial street, were called home
suddenly from their outing at Newport
by the serious illness of their son, Cecil
Cooper, who has typaoid fever at his
home east of the fairgrounds. DR.. J..
~ Smith is in attendance.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06
CORRESPONDENT ARRESTED.

London, Aug. 6.-Dr. Hans Plehn,
London correspondent for VOLTS Tele.
graph Bureau, the official German
news collecting agency, was arrested
here this afternoon.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

This is the last day of the greatest
photodrama ever in Salem, Mary Pick.
ford in "Tess of the Storm Country.
Ne Liberty has established its suprem-
aey more strongly than ever by pre-
Senting this wonderful picture,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06
WANTS MORE TROOPS.

London, Aug. 6.-Premier Asquith
tonight asked parliament for authority
to recruit 100000 more soldiers. 1t
was expected it would be granted at
once.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

The transcript in the case of j. j.
Aekerman against A. E. Wood, a civil
action to recover money brought in the
justice court, was filed in the county
clerk's office yesterday. The justice
court rendered Judgment in favor of
the plaintiff in the sum of Sl62.35 and
a further sum of $50 for attorney s
fees
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hensley, who
live at the corner of South Commercial
and Mission streets, are back from
two weeks camping trip on the coast.
They were in the vicinity of Newport
and report they had first-class time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bill Statesman accom-
panied them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

A basket picnic will be given Friday
night at o'clock by the Epworth
league Of the First Methodist church,
+" Cottage Crest at the summer cot,
tage of DIR. and Mrs, Richard n. Avison,
ON West Hansen avenue. All young peo.
pie are cordially invited.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

The office Of Frank Meredith, secre-
tary of the state fair board, was moved
to the state fair grounds today and will
remain there until after the state fair
this fall. The business of the office
from now on, says Mr.. Meredith, can
be transacted best on the grounds where
the fair is to be, and for that reason
the office is to be maintained on the
grounds for the convenience of fair
patrons and exhibitors.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Plans and specifications for the big
watermelon bust down the river ON
August IL that will be held by the board
of governors of the promotion depart.
ment of the Salem Commercial club are
progressing rapidly and the prospects
are for bully good" time, Launches
are being signed up to take the men
down the river to the point where the
"bust" viii be held.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Labor Commissioner Hoff went to
Portland today on short business trip.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

In order to boost for new bridge
across the Willamette river here, the
county courts of Marion and Polk coun-
ties, the chairman of the bridge COM
mlttee of the Salem council and mem
bers Of the commercial club will meet
at the Marion hotel Monday for dinner.
This meeting will be preliminary to a
general mass meeting of business men
at the city hall at 1880 Monday after
noon, when the proposition of new
bridge win be discussed thoroughly.
The old steel bridge has been pro.
nounced unsafe by State Highway En-
gineer Bowlby. 1t is expected that
new structure will cost approximately
100000
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06
MERELY AN AcooMMoDATIoN-


IN adjusting personal taxes, Assessor
ben West received call today from
man who explained his ownership of
an auto by saying:
mad SON who died and I took
1t off of his hands,"
Ihe office force agreed that it was
merely an accommodation to the d.
Mr' West has been sending out no.
t,ees to the taxpayers OF the county in
Guiding an invitation 10 call at the Of
llcc 70 arrange a satisfactory adjust
ment IN case Of an over-assessment.
included in the personal property list
arc autos, motorcycles and similar vfhi.
cues watch elected visit from the INK
payer who inherited the machine.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06
Try scOtt's iDc meals.

X. A. Dorman, representing the stem.
otype Sales company Of Indianapolis,
was a visitor az the Capital Business
college Wednesday. Mr.. Dorman is the
Oregon Washington demonstration OF the
recent stereotype invention.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Within the next few days delega-
tion of business men of Salem will go
to Dallas to arouse interest among the
Polk county people regarding the pro.
posed bridge that is to be built across
the willamette river at this point. This
work is preliminary in nature to getting
the county courts of Polk and Marion
counties together in a movement to Sc
cure money to build the new bridge 1t
is expected that number of prominent
business men will accompany the dele
cation to the Polk county capital.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Fresh crabs, fish of all kinds. Salem
Fish 4 Poultry Market, phone 2l25, 173
South Commercial street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Corporation Commissioner Ralph Wat
son went to Portland today on business
and will return this evening.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Moose picnic, Sunday, August 9.
Steamer Gray Eagle will leave Trade
street dock at a. m, 80 cents round
trip to all Moose and families. Bring
a lunch and enjoy a Sundays outing.
Tickets at club or at secretary's g office,
l5 Bush Bank building. Donald W.
Miles, secretary.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

DR.. Utter, dentist, phone COG, Salem
Bank of Commerce building.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

sidered at the meeting. The board con
venes monthly and examines applicants
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Ivan McDaniels, assistant secretary
of the promotion department of the
Salem Commercial club, is engaged in
editing the material that will be con.
tanned in the loganberry pamphlet that
will be published by the department
next week. The material was furnish
ed by the growers, County Agrieulturist
Luther Chaplin and the Salem Fruit
Union. 1t is expected that this pam
phlet will contain much information
concerning the growing, gathering and
marketing of the delicious loganberry
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

YE LIBERTY-Liberty, be.
tween State and CourD--
Mary Piekford in "Tess of
the Storm Country, the won.
derful story of woman's
faith.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Phone 22ss for quick delivery of ice
cream. Capital Confectionery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

The meanest creature on earth i,
man, when he's mean.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

FOR sALE-One acre of good land, all
IN bearing orchard, just outside of the
city limits; price $500; $25 down
balance 50 per month. W. H. Grab.
enhorst u Co., room 2 Bush Bank
building.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

FOR SALE-Indian two-speed motor
cycle, fully equipped; bargain if TAX
en- at once. Inquire Salem fire de.
partment.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06
No complaints were filed in the coun,

NV NV4IlPKNLHt9 WoLu ILIou IN INC Vuun-
~ clerks office yesterday and the
docket Of department NO. of the cir
cult court is cleaned up with the ex-
eeption Of few civil cases that are to
be tried later in the month. Judge
Kelly will convene court Saturday
morning to impose sentence on Roy Car
roll, convicted of murder in ahe second
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

To the Journal Please
see that the carrier boy gives you a
proper receipt when You pay him money.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

FOR SALE-SOIid oak buffet, 2 walnut
chairs, small settee, slightly used, at
sacrifice. S65 North Twenty-first.
Call after p. m.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

fOR SALE-Two four-step cone pulleys
lz'l6 inch diameter; 16 feet = inca
shafting and hangers, almost new;
: eaeap II taken quickly. Inquire ]. R.
NJ, journal office.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

WANTED-Modern house of at least
SIX rooms. Inside property to trade
for fine country home, close in, on
rock road, H. s. Belle, 124 North
Liberty. Phone 49S.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

DR.. Mendelsohn, specialist in fitting
glasses correctly. U. S. bank building
T. w. Geiser was arrested yesterday
by Officer woolery on the charge OF
violating the traffic ordinance. He
failed to park his machine when he
stopped II on the street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

GLOBE-(State, between Lib.
erty and Hignl-Motion pic.
lures Of Lucille Love, the
Girl of Mystery, only one
more of the great series left
after this one. Also good
comedies, Tiny Snyder, pop.
ular baritone, and pipe organ
music.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

FOR SALE-Painter's outfit, two com.
plete sets of falls, roof jacks, ladders
and staging. Inquire W, care Jour
nal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

The case against Bell Howe, of Sill
yerton, who was charged by Nettie
Benson with threatening personal in.
jury, was dismissed in Justice Web
ster s court this morning on condition
that the defendant keep away from Sill.
verton until the end of the year. The
promise was given and the woman re-
leased from her bonds, which she gave
to keep the peace.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

DR.. R. N. Avison, having returned
from mis- vacation, will occupy his pull.
pit morning and evening next Sabbath
and regularly hereafter. He viii speak
next Sabbath morning on "How the
World May Know That Jesus Was Sent
of God, " and in the evening on "war,
and the Extension of Christian Civil.
zation."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

USED, AUTOMOBILES very cheap
Studebaker, Auburn, three Maxwells,
buick, oyerland-all in good running
ssnape, at genuine bargain prices.
several motorcycles, one gasoline
wood saw. We buy, sell and trade.
What have youf Geo. NJ. Reeves,
capitol at Union, phone 97l.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

BLlGH-State, between Liberty
and High) Motion pictures
of "The Million Dollar Mys.
terry Thanhauser S million
dollar picture production, now
running serially in the Cap.
ital Journal, Read the story
week by week and see it play.
ed al the Bligh, Also "Tae
Alarm, two-part Keystone
comedy.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

WE HAVE grain and vetch hay for
sale, $l2 per ton on ranch; $3.50
delivered. Geo. Swegle, Garden road.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

WANTED-Girl to take care of chill.
dren, no cooking. Inquire between
2 and afternoons. 497 N. High.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Bring your agates home to have them
polished and mounted. Gardner &
keene, SSS State street.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

George H. Paul. who for the past %
years has seen service in the United
States army and who has been visiting
friends here while on three months
turlough, has been assigned to duty at
Fort Columbia at the mouth of the Co.
lumbia river and will leave for his
post at the expiration of his leave of
absence. He has recently returned from
the Philippine Islands, where he was
stationed at Jolo Jolo, Mindanao.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

Series No. 9 OF the Mutual Savings
4 Loan association will remain open
until Jan. l, 1915, during which time
stock may be subscribed for at the Of,
flee of the secretary, e75 State street.
A. A. Lee, president.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

FOR SALE-Peaches; fine quality
Crawfords for canning. Louis Lach.
mund Fruit Ranch, Kaiser Bottom.
Phone 29-F3. Delivery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-06

FOR RENT-Completely furnished cot.
tage at Agate Beach. F. D. Thielsen.
care Rodgers Paper Co.