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Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Ianoranee of the Bible.

One thing k undenidOle-knowledge of the Bible is fur less general now than it was in the days of my child aOod. That amazing familiarity with the sacred book with which John Richard Green credits the pcup'c of England in the days of the cuamOn- wealth had persisted until my boy hood among the SumS uf the luritauS and the Scotch Irish in New England and in New York state It waS nOt universal, but il Was general. The kind of tests by N hch college stu dents and students in secondary schools are frequently in these dLys m&Gc to display an ignorance of the Bible which is astounding could have been passed with credit by the majority of country boys and girls sixty or seventy yealS ago. But this thorough acquaintance of earlier generations with the Bible was not due to any considerable cX- tent to the public school. All that we learned about the Bible in school would have added very little tO ou I. ore of religious knowledge. II was in our churches and our Sunday schools, but chiefly in our homes. that most of Us learned what we knew about the Bible.-Nashinpt0n Gladden. in Atlantic.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
A Camel's Stomach.

The stomach of camel is divided into four compartments, and the walls of these are li"cd with large cells, every one of which can be opened and closed at Will by the m>aES Of power ful muscles. explains d writer in the Presbyterian. When camel driIik.; it drinks a great deal. Indeed. il drinks for such iOEg time you really would think it never meant to leave off. The fact is that it k not satisfying it's thirst. but is filling up it's cistcrn as well One after another the cells ill it's stomach are filled with the Wal ter, and as soon as each is quite full it is tightly closed. Then, when few hours later the animal becomes thirsty, all that it has to do is to open one of the cells and allow the water to flow out. Next day it opens Cne or two more cells, and so it goes on day after day until the whole supply is exhaust ed. In this curious way camel can live five or even six days wHhout drinking at all. and SD is able to travel quite easily through the desert. where the wells are often hundreds of miles apart.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
BIC EXPOSITION OPENS.
Attendance Surpasses Hopes of All L OfficiaIs-Dedicatory Ceremonies Are Made Brief.

All attendance records having been broken on the first day of the Pana- maPacitic international exposition, of ficials are now looking forward to the greatest fair in history. President Vii son, in the White House in Washing ton, with touch of a button opened the exposition.
 The dedicatory ceremonies of the ex- position were made as simple and short as possible. Citizens, headed by Gov ernor Hiram w. Johnson and Mayor Rolph. representing the state and the city, were welcomed to the grounds by the officers and directors of the exposi- tion and officers of the federal govern ment. Addresses were delivered by President c. c. Moore of the exposi- ton, Dr. Frederick J. " Skiff, director in chief: Governor Johnson and Secre- tary of the Interior Lane. An address was made by Secretary Lane. who rep resented the federal government Will son is expected there in a month.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
MAY SPARE U. s. SHIPS.
Germany's Order, Says Report-Britain
 Won't Admit Loss of Transport.

The British admiralty has no an nouncement to make concerning the statement, accepted as fact in Berlin, that a troopship with soldiers bound for France has been sunk in the Eng fish channel.
 The dispatch from Berlin stated that the news had been posted at the news paper offices there and had caused great rejoicing in the capital.
 Transports have always been guard ed with the greatest precautiOn and hitherto have reached Havre, Dfeppe Dunkirk and other French ports with out mishap.
 There is a report from Copenhagen that secret orders have been given to German commanders by the German admiralty that American vessels are not to be attacked even if they are en- countered inside the war zone"
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
"Literary Style"

X high school student writes this of. flee inquiring what constitutes litter. ary style" Without trying 10 answer this interesting and difficult question two remarks may be cited that throw light on it.
 When Charles James Fox was told that his speech read well he retorted Then 1t was bad speech" When one of my congregation would tell me at tho end of a service that the ser. mon was fine," Dr. Lyman Abbott has said, 'I knew l had made failure"
 In general the style is good when it fits the thought so we'll that the style itself does not attract attention. As soon as you begin to be conscious of the style-unless of course you arc reading with that end in view-you may be pretty sure it's bad style Style is something like clothes or fur niture. The well dressed man is the man whose clothes do not attract at tention. .The well furnished room is the one you go out of satisfied, but unable to describe the furniture.-Kan- sas City Star.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Fine Encourauement.

Willie was of an economical turn of mind. He called upon Elizabeth many times before he bought her a box of candy. At last he loosened up and bought an eighty cent pound box.
 That evening his brother noticed that he had q grouch on and asked the trouble
 That blamed old cur ate half of that box of eighty cent candy" he said. referring to Elizabeth's Scotch collie.
 The next time he bought candy he bought. in addition to another eighty cent pound box. a bag of ten cent store candy for the dog.
 '7Oh, Winiamr' said Elizabeth. How thoughtful of you! 1 am SO glad that you and Rover are becoming friends!' New York Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
SOUTH CANAAN AND HUNTSVILLE

The many friends of Miss Charlotte Lucas, who is in the Hillrrest hospital in Pfttsfeld, and Miss Florence Han- chett, who is in New York hospital, will be pleased to learn that they are getting along as nicely Us possible.
 There was u good attendance at the trio social which was held in the grange hall last week Tuesday night. About Sll was taken in and all seemed to enjoy themselves.
 Miss Nellie Dean is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. Crossman, in Worthwhile.
 Dorville Merriman has tapped his maple trees and is ready for the sugar season.
 A few from this place attended the Washington celebration which was held in the Masonic hall last saturday night It was given ,,v members of the Housatonic Lodge and the 0. l.. S
 Several of the farmers in this vicinity finishel harvesting their ice last week.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Folks Good Opinion.

Few persons do not value the good opinion of others. Pulling down the character of some one else is not the way to build up your own; the ruin of another does not mean your build ing up- There are some who appear to think anOther's possessions some thing taken from themselves. This is a mistake. To point out an error in anotheT's character it is nut to. prove a corresponding virtue in ones own. Let your chief aim be to make your self worthy of the good opinion of others. Belittling them Is q plain acknowledgment of a conscious fault of your own. The way to win the good opinion of others is to be worthy of it. If you are you will not need to call at tention tO it.-Milwaukee Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Tommy Atkins,

The use of the name Tommy Atkins. applying to the British soldiers. dates back to the Indian mutiny. In 1857 when the rebellion broke out in Luck now all the Europeans fled to the Res idency. On their way they came upon private of the Thirty-second regiment Duke of Cornwall's Eight infantry on sentry duty at an outpost. They urged him to make his escape with them, but he would not do so and was killed. His name happened to be Thomas Atkins. and se throughout the mutiny campaign when, d daring deed was done the doer was, said to. be "a regular Tommy Atkins. Exchange:
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
A Newspaper Dictionary

Burly Negro-Any colored man ar rested.
 Engineer-The man who gets blamed for a railroad accident. (See probe.) Gentleman Burglar-A thief with a collar. (See Raftles.)
 Joy Ride-What precedes an automo- bile accident. (See brOker.)
 LoOt-Goods found in fiat in liar lem.
 NIillionaire-A man who owns his own home. (See divOrce.)
 Plot-Something that is thwarted (See foil.)
 Pretty Girl-Any female.
 Scanty Attire-What people escape from burning buildings in.
 Sleuth-A detective in the headlines. Society Leader-A woman who re- turns from Europe.
 Twenty-four HOurs-The period in which the police expect to catch the murderer.-Puck.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Short and Sharp Justice.

It was short and sharp justice thar was meted out to the communists in the Paris of the seventies. Sir William Butler in An Autobiography tells of visit to the prison of La Roquette: We were shown into small court yard by young naval lieutenant, who coolly explained to us the processes of the trial and execution of the commun- ists. We strip their right shoulders. he said. If the skin of the neck and shoulders shows the dark mark pro- duced by the kick of the chassepot rifle the court pronounces the single word "classe;" if there is no mark of discoloration on the shoulder the presi- dent says ''passe" and the man is re Leased. Those to whom "classe" is suii 'are shot. One hundred and fifty were shot at daybreak this morning in this corTrtyard.'"
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Satan's Way.

Mrs. Kilgorc was the pretty young wife of the elderly village pastor. One day she went into the city with a friend and, among other things, bought a new frock.
 Another frock, my dear?' said her husband. Did you need another?''
 Yes" said the wife, hesitatingly. II do need it. and, besides, it was so pretty that the devil tempted me-"
 But you should have said, Get thee behind me. Satan Have you forgot. ten that?''
 "Oh. no! But that was what made the trouble, hubby dear. I said, Get thee behind me. Satan and be did. but he whispered over my shoulder. It just fits you beautifully in the back!' And just had to take it then.' '' -Harper's Magazine
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
NOTE FLAMES BRITAIN
 FOR GERMAN ACTION
Firm Reply SaYs Enemy's Acts
 Caused War Zone.

l The reply of Germany to the protest of the United States against a blockade of British waters is couched in the most friendly terms, but firmly main tains the position of Germany as all ready announced.
 The text of the reply follows:
 ''The imperial government has exam ined the communication from the Unit ed States government in the same Spir- it of good will and friendship by which the communication appears to have been dictated
 With regard to the assuring of these friendly relations the German government believes that it may all the more reckon on a full understanding with the United States, as the proceed ure announced by the German admi- ralty. which was fully explained in the note of the 4th inst, is in no way di rected against legitimate commerce and legitimate shipping of neutrals. defense imposed on Germany by her vital interests against England's meth. cd of warfare. which is contrary to in. ternatiOnal law and which so far no protest by neutrals has succeeded in bringing back to the generally recog nized principles of law as existing be. fore the outbreak of war.
 All the encroachments have been made. as has been admitted, in order to cut off all supplies from Germany and thereby starve her peaceful civil population. a procedure contrary to all humanitarian principles. Neutrals have been unable to prevent the inter- ruption of their commerce with Ger many, which is contrary to interna- tional laws.
 "In view of the situation Germany, after six months of patient waiting, sees herself obliged to answer Great Britain's murderous method of naval warfare with sharp counter measures
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Family Pride.

Mrs. Blunt-Well, Louisa, don't sup pose you will attempt to deny that your original ancestors were stone age ruff fans who lived in a damp cave-
 Mrs. Tree-If my earliest ancestors were part of the geologic period of which you speak they must have had a red sandstone chateau of their own on FIintheud avenue, with stalactite decorations and running water on the first fleor.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
GERMANS CAPTURE
 100000 RUSSIANS
Great Victory Reported Near
 the MdzurIan Lakes.
TO STRIKE BLOW IN GALIC!A


 Czar's Army Is Ready to Resume Of- fensive - Germans Take Seven of Czar's Generals.
 Seven Russian generals and 100000 men are now en route to German prison camps as a result of VOn Hin denburg's successful sweep against the cZar's forces, 1t was officially all nounced ill Berlin.
 Hundreds of prisoners are arriving daily at East Prussian frontier towns, swelling the total of captives. The Germans have taken 15O cannon, in addition to immense quantities of am intuition and other war material.
 Each new dispatch from the eastern battle front emphasizes anew the eX- tent of the great German victory.
 It was officially admitted this after. noon, however, that the pursuit of the Russians who retired from the MaZu rian lake region has ended. A gap of several miles now separates the fleeing forces of the enemy and their pursuers. The Russians are intrenching and pre-
  vances into Poland.
 With the stemming of the Germans advance near the East Prussian border and with the arrival of re-enfOrcements in Bukowina the Russians have adopt ed an energetic offensive all along the grand battle front, declares the Petro- grad war office. Big battles are raging between the Niemen and the Vistula rivers, in western Galicia, in the Car pathians and in Bukowina, in all of which the czar's armies are forcing the fighting.
 Recording gains in Galicia and the Carpathians, the Russian general staff issued this official statement:
 During the last two days we have captured about thousand Germans. "In Galicia the enemy after a pre- paratory bombardment of great inten- sity, took Zakliczine, but was repulSed after three attacks.
 'The fighting between Mezo Labo- recz and the upper San continues, with alternating offensive and defensive. Northwest of Senetchouva, in south erh Galicia. our troops occupied Stan islau."
 It is thought in high military quar- ters that the German movement in East Prussia is for the purpose of con cealing more important operations in Galicia, to which area there is reason to believe the Germans will direct their main effort It is known that six new German corps have been concentrated south of the Carpathians.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Racket or Raquette.

Whem you use the racket in playing tennis you do not stop to, think what it means and how difficult it hns been to trace the word. Some thought that it was so called because of the noise made by the ball striking, il, but this is impossible The real origin is from the French raquette, the palm of the hand, which was originally used in the game before the racket was in vented. It's all very simple when you know.-Exchange
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
JUDGE DAYTON ON STAND.

Blames Mine Worker Injunction For
 the Charges Against Him.
 Federal Judge Aston G. Dayton of West Virginia went on the stand be- fore the house judiciary committee at Washington to defend himself against sehargess tending to show that his tenn perament is not judicial.
 Judge Dayton defended his injunc- tion restraining the United Mine Workers from organizing the West Virginia miners. He asserted that the whole of the present fight against him is due to this injunction and intimated his belief that the American Fedora ufon of Labor is back of it.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Barriers.

She-Pve just thought of an excel lent plan for fostering better manners at the theateF. He-What is it? She Put all the fat men on the end seats and get them so interested in the per formance that they will not leave their seats between the acts.-Richmond TimeS-DiSpatch.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
LAST DYNAMITER INDICTED.
capIan Arrested at Seattle Following
 Worldwide Hunt.

David Caplan, last of the men want cd at Los Angeles. Cal, in connection with the dynatmiting of the Los An geles Times building in the fall of 1910, was indicted, having been arrest ed at Bainbridge island, twelve miles from Seattle. His arrest follows a worldwide hunt for him.
 Caplan. according to Walter R. Thay- or. manager of the Seattle branch of a big detective agency, admitted his identity and expressed q willingness to return to Los Angeles for trial. For two years be had been living under the name of Frank Moller and was ill the chicken raising and barber business.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
SartoriaI Sameness

Washington isn't so picturesque as it used to be-"
 'Why not, pray?"
 statesmen have modified their dress to such an extent that they now look much like other people. e."-Birmingham Age-Herald
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Cured hu Sunnestinn.

And you say that JOrkins was cured of an extremely bad case of insomnia by suggestion?"
 'RYes, purely by suggestion. His wife suggested that since he could not sleep he might as we'll sit up and amuse the baby. It worked like a charm"
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
The Critic,

How dO you like the meter of my pnem?" asked the poet when the maga- zine editOr had finished reading it.
 There is plenty of gas in the thing, but Pm hanged if 1 can see any me ter.' replied the heartless editor.-Cin- einnatf Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
ExpIanaticn.

How could two sueh silent people ever do their cOurting"
 "Well, she has such speaking coun- tenance'
 But what about Eim?"
 "Oh. his money talks" - Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
All Throuuh.

Your friend appears to. think that life has nothing more to teach him."
 ''Yes; he seems to imagine he is the only living alumnus of the school of ex- perience. ."-Seattle Post-Intelhgencer.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Denied 1t.

''So you told Brown that you'd heard stories to my discredit?
 ''I did not What told him was that I'd never heard any stories to your credit
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Seeking the Man.

His is a case of where the office seeks the man.
 "That sop
 "Yes; he's wanted by men from the sheriff's office. .'-Buffalo Express.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
TRADE COMMISSION NAMED.
President Wilson Nominates Five Mem
 bers of Interstate Board.

President Wilson nominated the five members of the interstate trade com mission. They are
 Joseph Edward Davies, Madison, Wis, present commissioner of corporations; Ed Ward Nash Hurley of Illinois, president of the Illinois Manufacture associa- +ton: William Julius Harris of Georgia, di- rector of census; William H. Perry, Se- att1e. Wash. treasurer of the Seattle chamber Of commerce: George Rublee. .1Crnish, N. H.. counsel for Alaska engi- peering commission.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Ancient Earrinus.

The great Juvenal is authority for the statement that earrings were worn by all the males residing in the Eu- pirates provinces.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
As He Saw It.

Wife-Pleasc hurry up. Haven't you ever buttoned a dress behind before? Hubby-NO; you never had a dress that buttoned before behind.-Life.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Not Sjttinu,

Friend-f've noticed Cutts. the tailor. going ul. [" your studio every day for q week, ls he sitting for you? Arti"t No; he's laying for me. - Boston Transcript
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25

Tn labor. as in life there can be no cheating. The thief steals from him self. The swindler swindles himself, Emerson.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
China's Joan of Are.

China had her Joan of Arc. Tradi- tion tells of a maiden. Mou Len, who. in the garb of man, led the armies of the empire to victory.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25
Lucky 10 Be Poor,

Caller-How much for marriage li- ccnse? Town Clerk-Onc dollar Call er-I've only got 31 rents. Town Clerk You're lucky.-philadelp Bulletin.
Connecticut western news., 1915-02-25

Night brings out stars as sorrow shows us truths.-Bailey.
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