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Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
What the Other Fellows Say.

There may be differences of opinion among us as to what is best for New Haven, but there can be no difference as to New Haven being the best home we know.-New Haven rnal-Courier.
 The head of chain of dry goods en- terprises, number of which failed a short time ago, testified that though he was recently a millionaire and drew $4o,o 900 a month from his stores, now he hasn't cent. How characteristic such a story of reverses is of our up and down American life!-Bridgeport Farmer.
 Giving Louis D. BrandeIs credit for running all the railroads in New England is credi,ing altogether too much ability to person of the Brandeis type.-Hart- ford Post.
 Down in New York there is an opti- mistic contemporary looking forward to the day when it will be possible to make the repairs on state highways through the services of gentlemen in stripes who were previously engaged in the highway grating industry y.-Hartford Times.
 Fog in January is trife unexpected but one can trust the weather man to furnish everything that is unpleasant and obnoxious during the next few weeks. A New Eng land winter is a layer cake of an infinite number of layers, none of them appetizing or healthful. .-Ansonia Sentinel.
 New Haven electricity consumers are rejoicing over the reduction of the price of the juice from nine cents to eight cents per k. W: h. Seven years ago it was fifteen cents there. Now the New Haven rate is the lowest in New Eng land. Waterbury Republican.
 At meeting of the State sealers of weights and measures the other day it was voted to ask the next legislature to put such officials under the civil service and also abolish the fee system. On the face of it both requests appear reasona- ble. The fee system anywhere is liable to work injustice to,either the public or the officials.-Bristal Press.
 Andrew Carnegie is now "poor man" from his point of view. He has given away S35,I35ooo, and has only measley little $2s,ooo, ,ooo left with which to sup ply himself and family. As he is we'll advanced in years it is possible that he may be able to pull through on this amount, provided he exercises proper economy.-Wood5ury Reporter.
 P. P. Claxton, commissioner of the United States bureau of education, raps school vacations. calling them "primi- tive and preposterous." He would be popular school teacher.-Pittsfield Eagle
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
Origin of "AIcohoI.n

In the Second century, B. O., the Egyptians had an eye salve containing antimony sulphide, which in Arabic was called "kol," or with the article [" al kol." Originally the word denoted any remedy for the eyes, and specifically a liquid collyrium, made from burnt in- cense and burnt almond shells. Later any fine powder was called "al kol, '" and by extension. any fine or subtle sub. stance. whether in powder form or not. Since the fineness and volatility of wine were called its "splrit," the latter was also termed "al kol," or alcohol. This significance of the word has persisted to the present time. in the expression |" al- coholisatus, used for drugs in very fine powder.-The Pharmaceutical Era.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
Rhyme of the Rannueter.

He was a famous banqueter
 Chock full of stories bright; For years he's done, here aver,
 A banquet every night. A leading citizen, you see, He met with other such as he. They met at reasons feast they saidD There was flow of soul And curious wines both white and red And puree in the bowl. The quail upon the toast did squat, Mid filet mignon and .whatnot. The toastmaster in merry mood
 Regaled with joke and jest Till 'twixt the laughter and the food Unbuttoned was each vest, Oh. then amid perfectos' smoke Each guest arose and told a joke. This banqueter at iast cried: "Do
 But lend me fifteen cents; long to buy an Irish stew
 And talk some common sense." It was too late! He gasped for breath That banqueter had starved to death.
 The Atlanta Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
A BIG NIGHT.

The state government "board of con- trol' will be assembled in East Canaan, next week Friday night, and if any ybody in this neighborhood needs controlling, or wants anybody else controlled. then will be good tims to see about 1t. The board of control is composed of the Governor, the State Treasurer. the At torney- General and the State Comptrol- Ter. The last named official. Danny" Dunn. will be the only absentee, hut the exrcut ve secretary. .Kenneth Wynpe, who will be there, is thoroughly quali- fed to act for him if necessary. The occasion of this notable and distinguish ed presence will be the union brother. hood banquet under the auspices of the East Canaan Congregational Church, on the night of Lincoln Day. And it will be red-letter night for East Canaan and the union brotherhoods.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
She Can't,

l cannot wear the old gowns
 l wore SIX months ago; I'd make myself laughing stock, I'd be d holy show. They measure two yards 'rouEd the hem A yards sufficient now. l cannot wear the old gowns
 And look right, anyhow. l cannot wear the old gowns;
 Although they're neat and trim, And though they made me look lath, l must be yet more slim. The skirts that seemed so narrow then Now seem to me immense, l cannot wear the old gowns,
 I'd look like thirty cents. l cannot wear the old gowns,
 They're all passe designs. have to have a silhouette
 With waistless, hipless lines. l have to have a scanter skirt
 That's slashed far up the seam. l cannot wear the old gowns,
 And keep my self-esteem. cannot wear the old gowns; They're comfy, admit. They even give one room enough To step or walk or sit But l must have the newest styles That hamper, cling, and bind cannot wear the old gowns, Although they're more refined.
 Carolyn Wells in Life.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
Letters From the People
Room for Girls m the West.
dltor of The News:

To the Editor of The News:
 In late western papers there has been talk about girls coming west in search of husbands, as there is plenty of room and chance for them among the bachelor farmers of the western states. Yes, there is room, east or west, for good, sensible. earnest girls, that arc willing to put their shoulders to the wheels and help their life's mate in the battle nf life. But think one of these writers is looking for something easy. He says the bachelor farmers of the west are too busy to go out into the world looking for a mate. or in other words, to go back east in quest of their boyhood sweet hearts. 1 think they are waiting for some good woman to come along and throw herself into their waiting arms. That IS too easy. my friend, and too much for any seusible person to expect and I am inclined to think that men of this sentiment never had a sweethe art. for know if 1 had a swretheart, one that truly loved and respected. I would find time and means to go back east or west, north or south. l would cross the ocean if need be. Yes, would go to the farthest corner of the earth for the girl I loved and bring her to my mansion or cabin, as the case might be; and then would try and make her life agreeable and happy; for do not believe in talk ing wife just to work and make a drudge of her.
 But would desire her to be partner and chum, and to take an interest in all my affairs. joy or sorrow, prosperity or diversity. And a good true wife that is treated right is surely willing to share our troubles as we'll as joys. Anything we sincerely desire In thls life is worth striving for. Our hearts best wishes, the good things of this world. are not handed out tous on silv 1T platters. Life is real, life is earnest, and we must not expect the good things of life to drop into our hands.
 A good, true mate is worth striving for, and who would fail to turn every stone and put forth every effort for the girl of his choice? Chas. A. Harris.
 Two Harbors, Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
New Years Creed.

Let me be little kinder, Let me be little binder To the faults of those about me, Let me praise a little more; Let me be, when I am weary Just little bit more cheery, Let me serve little better Those that l am striving for. Let me be a little braver When temptation bids me vaver, Let me strive little harder To be all that should be; Let me be a little meeker With the brother that Is weaker Let me think more of my neighbor And little less of me. Let me be a little sweeter. Make my life bit completer, By doing what l should do Every minute of the day; Let me toll, without complaining, Not a humble task disdaining, Let me face the summons calmly When death beckons me away.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5. 1914
It's faith in our own selves that makes Our faith in others strong; He's not full and rounded man
 Who thinks the world all wrong.
EVERYBODY VITO CHURCH"

The value of the Everybody -go- to- church" campaigns as an incentive to regular church attendance is thus refer. red to in the Hartford Times
 "It is claimed that 1,500,O00 people went to church in Chicago on Sunday This was the result of the two months 'Go-to Church campaign. Thousands among the congregations had never be- fore seen the inside of a church edifice. Perhaps they were sufficiently impressed by thelr experiment. to continue the practice of church going. The proba- bility is, however, that most of them will revert to their old ways. And then there will continue the discussion as to whether or not there should be changes in the form of church worship to make it more appealing to the average man |"
 Which would leave the problem of overcoming church indifference just where it was. However, it cannot req sonably be argued that the Community Sunday" experimen nt was not productive of good results. The fact that where ever it has been tried, it brought into the churches people who had not att tended church before in a generation, and in some instances-as in Chicago thousands ''who had never before seen the inside of church edifice," must count to the credit of the experiment., if every habitual stay -at-home relapsed in- to his old habit the very next Sunday. They got at least a feeting glimpse of the form of divine worship, whiff of the odor of sanctity, and carried home with them something to think about. But it is inconceivable that in any single instance, not one of the habitual stay at homes found himself persuaded by the influences of the day, to go to church oftener, if not regularly. So far as Ca- naan is concerned, we are assured that in all the churches there has been not large but preceptible increase in the average Sunday attendance since Com- munity Sunday.
 One encouraging result has been the determination of the various church brotherhoods to devise means of attempt ing to perpetuate, as far as possible, the interest that was awakened by the Com munlty Sunday movement, and to make an organized effort to bring about a steady increase i'll church attendance. This was the theme of the Rev. E. o. Gillette, in his talk on the topic, What Next?' at the union brotherhood ban quet. Friday evening, when his motion providing for joint committee for that purpose, was unanimously and enthu- siastically passed. What method the joint committee will adopt is not yet made known but 1t probably does not contemplate changes in the form of church worship to make it more appeal ing 70 the average man," as the Times suggests. Any attempt to make the form of worship appealing" to the average man who is too lazy or too inc
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
When That 1 Loved A Maiden.

When that I loved a maiden, My heaven was in her eyes. And when they bent above me, knew no deeper skies. But when her heart forsook me, My spirit broke its bars, For grief beyond the sunset And love beyond the stars. When that l loved a maiden, She seemed the world to me; Now is my soul the universe, My dream the sky and sea. There is no heaven above me, No glory binds or bars My grief beyond the sunset My love beyond the stars. When that loved a maiden, I worshipped where she trod, But when she clove my heart, the cleft Set free the imprisoned god. Then was king of all the world, My soul had burst its bars, For grief beyond the sunset, And love beyond the stars.
 Alfred Moves.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

Now that the organization known as the Camp Fire Girls has become incor- porated. somebody who aspires to fame could make sure that the echo of, his or her name would reverberate through the corridors of time by starting 8 move ment for the incorporation of an organi- zation to be known as the Kitchen Fire Girls. Biddeford (Me.) Journal.
 It may interest the Biddeford scribe to know that. by reason of their train ing. the Camp Fire Girls, are abundantly qualified as Kitchen Fire Girls, besides being adept in other useful accom- plishments.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

Joe Hollister says. in the Pittsfield Eagle: Twenty years ago The Eagle published a half column containing a list of the social and fraternal organiza- tions in Pittsfeld. It would require @ number of half columns to carry the names of all these societies today"
 They're a prolific genus, these social and fraternal organizations. Twenty years ago there were not enough of them in Canaan to afford 8 married man an excuse for being out after dark three nights in a week. Now he can find dozen excuses for every night of the seven nights week.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
Bill and Bill Board.

Another one has started and promises to become a worthy successor to "How much wood would woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?" Many heretical versions of a new teaser are at large, but the true form IS as fol lows, and must be strictly adhered to by the faithful:
 Bill had bill board and Bill had a board Bill, and Bills board bill bored Bill till Bill sold Bills bill board to pay Bills board bill and then Bills board bill no longer bored Bill.-New York Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
The Next House.

Two club friends returning home were having 8 keen but good-natured argu- ment over the probable makeup of the next House. "It will be progressive" declared cue. No, it will be reaction ary," insisted the other. To settle or rather end the argument in good humor they agreed to call in as umpire tbe first person they met. It proved to be an Irishman. Pleasantly passing the tune of night, they stopped him and one of them explained: "We are having an argument that we want you to settle. My friend says the next House wilbe progressive and say it will be reaction ary." Pat put down his lantern. Friends, you're both wrong. On happen to know the neighborhood. The mkt house is Gilhooley's au' he s a hard-shell Sivin Day Adventist. "-New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

The second issue of "Stockbrldge," Walter Prichard Eaton's little monthly, has appeared. The editors querulons query. propounded in The News last week, "How do you make your paper pay?" is finding it's answer in the policy of "Stockbridge." It is plainly making itself indispensable by its sparkling bril- liancy, it's literary quality, it's ungloved handling of questions of local interest, it's fearless impotence and it's jaunty air of independence. If those elements fail to make "Stockbridge" pay and build up circulation, we would suggest to Walter that he offer The News as a premium, with his paper, at club rates.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

different to go to church because of it's spiritual or literary attractiveness, must involve lowering of the spiritual stand ard of the "form" and thus defeat it's own mission as means of spiritual up lift.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

Candlemas day has came and went, and it was sunshiny-which means that if MT. G. Hog came out Of his hole and saw his shadow, we will have six weeks more of winter. There is no evi- denoe at hand, however. that he came out at all If he didn't. what does that omission do to the axiom
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

Weverly-"I'l bet cookie the bride wasn't pretty.
 Marcella-"Why do you think that ?"
 Waverly-"Because newspaper &C., counts of the wedding put so much stress on her fine character aud sweet disposition. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

Don't take that job that's offered you, my girl. Take good mans love instead" What does the job pay ?" Sixty dollars, I think"
 What does the good man make ?'' "Forty dollars
 "In take take the job. ."-Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

A man in Danbury saw five bluebirds flying around" last Thursday morn ing. However. five bluebirds don't make 8 summer. and the best that can be said of them is,that they were mighty foolish bluebirds.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

Danbury has just done big thing. In ten.days campaign of solicitation the sum of $66. .622. .61 was raised for the benefit of the local hospital. The terri. ory was divided. and apportioned to var ious "teams," and it is gratifying to note that the Business Mems team raised $l5- 342.50. Some hustle to the Danbury Business Mems Association.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
THE NEWS AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at tn office of publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office, East Canaan. D. H. Oakes Store. Lakeville, Post Office, Falls Village, George T. Johnsons Store, Norfolk, Scutt & Rood. Ashley Falls. A. l.. Dickinson Salisbury. JW. Morgan, Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

The Shore Line Times makes the ex- hilarating observation that "If the saloons advertised January sales for the men as the department stores do for the women this would be gay old world for about month"; ''
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
ACCEPTANCE.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WATT.

So thoughtlessly do we accept
 The brightness 'long the way, And yet so quickly we rebel
 When clouds are dark and gray. So eagerly we quaff the cup
 That offers happiness And yet recoil when we must sip
 The draught of bitterness. But light and shade, and joy and grief Are all submerged in love; Leading Us to the Sunlii heights
 Of perfect bliss above.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

Get Together. Pull Together. The fine fruits of the gettogetherpulltogeth- CT policy, wherever it is tried ,abundantly prove the wisdom of it. Nothing in reason IS impossible in the community whose citizens will get together and pull together.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

The Lakeville Business Mems Assso- citation dld the wise thing in re-electlng President William Kane. He's the man for the place.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the sagacious business man
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- field County and Southern Be-xshre.
 It has a competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the local doings each week. and goes into the homes and Is perused by the entire families or the thrifty Intelligent, reading class of people whom the long g-headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population of 2,171, (census of 1s10) Two railroaGs.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School and hrst-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 anu wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

The fine ice crop doesn't discourage the pessimist he is consoled by the prospect of peach crop failure.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

The esteemed Torrington Register is enlarged and otherwise improved. Which bespeaks deserving prosperity and an appreoiative clientele. Congrat- ulations.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub fisher promptly of any failure to receive papers regularly, chafges of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
MISCELLANEOUS

AR. EATEN, optcian nr Torrlnyton, ,onn. wall be at The 1anheld" hotel the first Mon day and Tuesday afternoons of each month If unable to call send postal Consultation free 5. k. STARK. Nurse. Canaan Telephone IS. TO RENT-Rooms in Garfield Building. light anu neat W. A. Wright.
  DETECTIVES If you require efficient and thorough detective service In any matter, at a nominal rate, consult A. e. Brown, 450 Asylum street, Charter Il22 Hartford Conn. DOG LOST-On Canaan Mountain. black, white aud tan female. Charles Wtckwirc, name on the collar, Falls Village, Conn. LOST-On Twin Lakes road. near Judge Rora. backs cottage, one chain for wheel of motor truck. Il. A. Weaver, Canaan. TO RENT My house on Reed street, Canaan. Edward Greer, MillerLVn, N. |.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

FOR SALE-40 tons of horse hay, extra fine quality. Price Si7O0 per ton at the barn. Wallace Cantield, Canaan. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
Cent-a-Word Advertisements
 Minimum Charge D Cents
FOR SALE

FOR SALE CHEAP-Good as new. gold Trusty Johnson's Incubators 1 old Trusty Johnson's Brooder, Cyphers Incubator. E. T. Rowe, Tel. e8-4.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

FOR SALE-one five horse power Gasoline Saw ing Outfit nearly new. William s. Bierce, Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

FOR sALE-Singer sewing machine in good condition. Price Si0.O0. Mrs. l.. E. Moon, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05
WANTED

wANTED-To trade groceries for good pulie cts
 M c. Dean X Sons.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

FOR SALE-Bay Horse, n years old, 1900 pounds, for sale cheap. Adam Tinker, Falls Village.
Connecticut western news., 1914-02-05

HAY FOR SALE-About twenty tons, near Tho nas O'Hara's at Twin Lakes. Price S12.O0 per ton for the entire now. Inquire at Rora- backs office, Canaan, Conn.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1914-06-04
HORN TAXES STAND
IN own DEFENSE
SHERIFF. OF SMITH COUNTY AN.
SWERS CHARGE OF FALSELY
IMPRISONING THREE MEN.

l.. G. Horn, sheriff of Smith county,
took the stand today to testify in the
suit against him for false imprison-
ment. The examination and cross
examination of Mr., Horn occu-
pied all of the morning session
before Judge Arnold and his testi-
mony was scheduled to take up a good
part of the afternoon session.
Attorneys in the case seem to think
that it will require several days long
er to complete the case as there are
a large number of witnesses yet to be
examined. A new batch Of Smith
county people come in every day in
order to hear the trial, in which there
is great deal of interest in that
county. The county seems to be di-
vided in two practically even factions
on the case. 1t began with the burn
ing of the old court house and the
subsequent argument as to the loca-
tion of the new.