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Connecticut western news., 1915-07-01
READY FOR THE BIG DAY
Three Thousand Visitors Win Find
 Canaan Alive Monday.

Canaan Alive MonuaY.
 The sole topic of conversation these days is the forthcoming big firemen's tournament to be held here next Mon. day, July ., when Canaan Hose Com pany will entertain the Harlem Valley Firemen's Association and other com panies.
 ! The details of the arrangements are about complete and point to the success of the big affair in every particular.
 The fire companies that are booked to participate are: Millbrook, Philmont, Millerton. Dover Plains, New Milford, Great Harrington, Lakevllie, Norfolk, Winsted.
 Four bands and two or three drum corps will enliven the parade of fro. men, which will be over the following line of march:
 Form near Main and Elm street.
 Down Elm to High.
 Down High to R. D. Peirce's.
 Countermarch through Elm to Or. chard.
 Down Orchard to Granite avenue.
 Down Granite avenue to Main.
 Down Main to Gillette.
 Down Gillette 10 Reed.
 Down Reed to Church..
 Down Church to Norman Lawtou's.
 To Barlow
 Up Barlow to Church.
 Up Church to Main.
 Down Main and West Main to Bragg.
 Up Bragg to Railroad.
 Down Railroad to Main.
 Up Main to Bennett Hill.
 Countermarch to Athletic Grounds.
 The Committee on refreshments have secured donations of quantities of provisions and the soliciting commit tees or cash funds arc meeting with gratifying success. It will require considerable amount of money to defray the necessary expenses of the undertak- ing, hut our people are generously en- teriug into the spirit of the occasion and appreciate the desire of the firemen to make it creditable to the town and to our reputation for hospitality and good fellowship.
 There are a number of entries for the races and the various athletic events, which are bound to prove interesting and exciting. For the various fire. mems events the starter will be J. O. Roraback; judges, pr. Vores, R. K. Miles and $. G. Camp; timers, l.. A. Creevey, A. H. Herriman and D. !. Warner.
 The baseball game, after the other contests, between the East Canaan and Dover Plains teams, IS looked forward to with eager anticipation.
 A prize of $5 will be given by the Canaan Hose Company for the best decorated building, aud prize of BIO in gold will be awarded the fire com pany bringing the best band; a silver cup to be owned by the company win ming four times in the hose race; silver cup for hook and ladder company on similar conditions; Sl5 to the first, sl0 to the second and S5 to the third best drilled companies in military tactics. A silver loving cup will be awarded winner of Hub.and- Hub race.
 The big tents, for victualing the multitude have already been erected. In these tents the crowds will be fed. The firemen and musicians will be given dinner free, and the general public will be served at a reasonable cost.
 The parade will start as near to l0:30 as possible, and the contests will start promptly at 1880 o'clock.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-01
Methodist Church Notes.

The subject for the mid.week service this evening is, The Church in the Home; Family Religion. Scripture, Dent. II, lS-2l. Eph. Cd, Philem. 2.
 Holy Communion next Sabbath morning at l0:30.
 Patriotic service Sabbath evening, 7:30.
 The Epworth League services will be through July and August.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-01

Venice this year imported 5000 tons of American coal and ordered 25,000 tons for next year.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-01

Chile boasts the greatest iodine works in the world, the annnal output being 400,0 ,000 pounds.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
British Field Marshals.

A British field marshal never retires from the army. He may be placed on half pay. but is still borne on the ac- tive list. By the regulations there must not be more than eight field mar shals receiving pay as such-that is, exclusive of honorary field marshals, such as foreign kings. emperors and princes. Of the eight regular field marshals two must be selected from the Indian army. The position of field marshal is great one. The field mar shal commanding in chief in the Med iterranean gets f5.000 a year. Proba- bly, field marshal actively employed will get at least f3.OOO year. This is better than the pay of an admiral of the fleet. who may be said to be a na- val field marshal. and gets only little over f2,000 year, exclusive of allow ances.-Ireland's Own.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Enormous Rainfall In Hawaii.

The rainfall on the island of Hawaii varies greatly. ranging from the enor- nous downpour of 353 inches year in the upper Waipio valley to twenty inches on some of the slopes of Huala- lai The only surface streams on the island are found along the northeast coast between Hilo and kohala. Wat piO river. according to the United States geological survey, k the largest stream on the island and has been part ly developed for irrigation. At Kap0. ho. on the east point of the island. warm water flows from seams In the rocks. These warm springs flow into pool about 100 feet long. 25 feet wide and 20 feet deep. The pool k entirely surrounded by rocks. and its color vu- ries in shade from beautiful blue to violet. Waiapele. or Green lake. k a body Of fresh water in the pit of an old crater near Kapoho. This lake GOV ers an area of about five acres and Is fed by springs below the surface. A pumping plant takes water from tbis lake for domestic use and for irriga- tion
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
TennIeI's Mustache.

The later portraits of Sir John Ten. niel, the famous cartUonist of London Punch. show him wearing a full beard and mustache, but his most familiar appearance was with mustache only. q long aud curly specimen. worthy of one of Ouida's guardsmem The story of how he came to grow it Is interest ing.
 After the Crimean war the return of the soldiers with full beards started d fashion against which three Punch art. iSts protested. One day. being out on horseback together. they solemnly halt ed at crossroads and swore on their uplifted hunting crops never to wear hair on lip or chin. Tenniel was one Of the party. Leech another and +. T. Pritchett the third.
 Leech alone remained true to the VOW. Pritchett went to Skye. and on his return with mustache called on Tenniel He thrust his head in at the cartoonists door and dumbly waited You scoundreIr' was Tenniers excla- nation. Then l, too, must.' And he did
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Genuine Mt.

Benjamin Moore. tho second bishop of New York. was man noted in his day for his ready vita quality that his wife apparently shared with him. \ dinner was given by some one of Gouverneur Morris friends when be was about to depart for Europe. Blsh- 0p Moore and hls wife were of the party. In the course of the conversa. tion Mir. Morris observed that since he was going abroad he had made his will and. turning to Bishop Moore, said to him:
 My reverend friend. have be- queathed to ysu my complete stock Of tmpudence."
 Bishop Moore replied: sir. you are not only very kind. but you are very generous. You have left me by far the largest portion of your estate"
 Mrs. Moore immediately added, My dear. you have come into possession of your inheritance remarkably soon."- Youths Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
The Green Flames.

The greatest discovery of borax ever made was the result of the purest chance. A number of years ago a man named Aaron Winters WAS prospecting for gold or other precious metals In that American inferno known as Death valley. He had his wife with hiIn. and they two worked together until their provisions were at an end: then. bit terly disappointed at their i'll success, they started back toward civilization. The first night they camped fin Ash valley. Here they lit a fire and pre- pared to cook their supper. Mrs. Win ters called her husbands attention to the peculiar green tinge of the flames. He did not speak. but with shaking hands scratched away the earth and suddenly shouted: We're rich. Rose; we're rich. It's boraxr' He was right. They subsequently sold their claim for a very large sum.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
The Borrower Bit.

4 thentriraI manager asked m nu- thor-nctOr down to Il watering resort as his guest from Saturday to Mun- day. The actor accepted with alncrity umd went down with the full intention of borrowing SJ0O from the manager before he returned to London. The time passed very quickly. however, md the would be borrower kept put ting ofT the evil moment. hoping for a more favorable opportunity to prefer his request. When Sunday night came he decided to leave it till they were returning to town together. They seemed to be getting on so nicely that he did not wish to spoil it.
 What was his horror and c0nsterna- tion when next morning, in answer to his inquiry for his host, the waiter said:
 He left. sir. by the early train for town and said was to give you this note"
 The letter ran as follows:
 Dear Old Chap Had 10 leave early. Kindly pay the bill and let me know what owe you when we meet in L."-LondUn Mall.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Military Music.

No one in time of peace can under. stand what war is.' writes Rev. Charles r.. Jefferson in the Woman s Home Companion. We may prrpary for it. but We do not realize what IL is We are preparing for. Military prepara' tiUns are quite interesting. even excit. ing. Boys and girls are always fus. cinated by the paruphernulia of battle Never have the instruments of war been so intricate and sparkling as now. All the trappings of the military world are alluring.
 Military music Is full of piercing notes. which set the corpuscles of the blood dancing. But military music Is not the music of war. The music of war is the groans of wounded and dy. ing men and the sobs of broken heart. ed women. Military music ls one Of the embroidered veIls thrown over the fnce of war to make boys think that war is glorious"
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
He Ought to Know.

Lady-I should like to look at a fiat which I see is for rent In this building. but no one has answered my bell.
 Man-I'll show 1t to you. Right this way. mum.
 Well. this is something like 1t. Thr rooms will suit. I'm sure. What sort of n janitor have they here?'
 ''The very best in the city. num-" "Obliging?"
 ''The kindest hearted gentleman to be found anywhere, mum"
 "Honest?"
 "As the day is long. num-"
 ''ls he attentive to hlS dutiesr'
 He's just workin' himself to death. taum. Always thinkin' up some new thing to make folks comfortable" Well, l declare! 1 wouldn't lose this fat for the world. Where is the Jani- tor now?'
 'I'm him, mum."-Kansas City Star.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Eanoinatad hx His Modal.

The weekly meeting of the Married Ladies' Society For the Better Control and Guidance of Husbands had just been called to order by the president.
 Members will now tell their trou- bles, one at a time," said the chair
 A meek looking little woman stood up in far corner of the room.
 My husband" she quavered, "is In love with his model"
 The buzz Of gossip suddenly censed, and all eyes were turned upon the speaker.
 But your husband Is not m artist" argued the president. He runs an iron foundry. duesnt heg"
 "Yes'm.' said the meek lady, but all the same De loves his model. You see. he's u self made man" "-London Standard.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Ancestry of the Hen.

Darwin believed that our domestic fowls are descended from the jungle fowls of India. AS other authorities have sometimes disputed his view. the statement of Charles William Beebe. curator of ornithology at the New York Zoological park. is especially in. teresting: After studying all four spe- cies of feral Gallus in their native haunts as well as many examples of natural and artificial hyhridizing and reviewing the evidence from all points of view 1 can find no reason to at tribute the ancestry of all varieties of our domestic fowls to other than the red jungle fowl of India"
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Misuse of Mails.

William H. Maby, who was arrested in Bridgeport, Friday night. chargeI with misuse of the mails, was presente,, before United States Commissioners Wright, Saturday, and held in $2, 300 for hearing on January 23. As he had no bondsman Maby was taken to the county jail by Deputy Marshal Blakeman. Maby was arrested ill 1909 upon a similar charge. The alleged fraud is said to be method of advertising whereby persons are led to send letters in which money, or its equivalent is enclosed, and to which replies are not made.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Oriqin of the Onyx.

When waters charged with carbonate of calcium derived from limestone are allowed to evaporate they deposit their load Tn the form of sinter. or rufa. This process eau be observed at many thermal and "petrifying" springs and also in the formation of stalactites and stalugmites in limestone caverns. In this way large masses of compact car bOnate are formed, some of them of great beauty. The so called "onyx marbles" of which the Mexican "onyx" Is a familiar example, are formed in this way. Some rock of this class is stalagmitic in caverns. and some of If is formed by springs. Its variations In color and texture. to which its orna- mental character is largely due. are commonly produced by impurities or inclusions. such as oxide Ot iron or even mud and clay.-New York Tele- gram.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
CORNWALL

Both this village and West Cornwall are preparing to have water companies to supply the people with that necessary of life which was so scarce through the last half of 1914.
 For nearly half year the slate blackboards for the public school have been in town but our school authorities have not yet had them put up. They have been promised for years-let us hope they may be set in place instead of gracing the front of the building against which they lean.
 Some of the young ladies at short notice made and sold eight or nine dollars worth of candy at the recent church supper, for the aid of Mrs. Yar1ley, fomer visitor here, who is a volunteer nurse for some wounded Bel gians and refugees in England.
 Charles St. John, young grandson
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
4 Mulberry Tree Legend.

The mulberry. "wisest of trees" as Pliny termed 1t, really Hikes" Iondsn and fruits profusely even in the grounds of the Charterhouse. at murky Smithteld. London mulberry trees are mainly derived from n fad of James l., who wanted to found silk growing industry. With the proverbial folly ot a pedant. the British Solomon intro duced the black mulberry, disliked by silkworms. instead of the white vari- ety, which forms their food. The bluck mulberry had been planted by cardi- nal Pole at Lambeth in 1555, and there were still older specimens in the gar den of Syon House. According to a pretty Greek legend. all mulberries were originally white, but a mulberry tree was growing beside 'Ninny's tomb" when Pyramus and Thisbe died there. and the blood of the lovers turned the fruit to its present color.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
SALISBURY

W. P. Stone has received his cOm- mission for postmaster and succeeded W. P. Everts from Jan. 13. Mrs. Stone will be the assistant.
 MT. and Mrs. A. Williams and Mrs. w. P. Stone attended the funeral of Mrs. Cunning at Canaan last Friday.
 About 50 of the young people enjoyed a dance in the Library last Friday evening.
 Mrs. William Conklin spent last week in Lakeville, with Mrs. E. J. Stuart, who was ill with tonsilitis.
 Mrs. William Weeks and son, who
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Napoleon's Name.

A Greek scholar called attention to q very curious coincidence about the name of Napoleon. If you take away the first letter of his name you have "apoleon;" take away the first letter of that word. and you have "poleon:" do this successively down to the last syl- lable. and you have "leon." "eon' and "on." Put these several words togeth- CT in this order. Napoleon on oleon leon con apoleon poIeOn. and you have q Greek phrase the literal translation of which is Napoleon. being the lion of peoples. went about destroying cities" Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Couldn't Face Failure.

In lTS2 James Price. Il distinguished amateur chemist and fellow of the British Royal society. announced that he had succeeded in inventing a meth Od of converting mercury and other in- feriOr metals into gold and silver Ho conducted series of experiments in the presence of number or men of rank and science which were apparent ly successful. Some of the gold thus produced was presented to the king. and the University of Oxford, hcaring of this. immediately conferred on Price the honorary degree of M. D. Rut a fierce controversy arose, and be was requested to prove the truth of his discovery before the Royal society. He assented, mud on the appointed day the critics assembled nt bis house. He received them cordially, and then. step ping to one side. he swallowed flask of laurel water and died tn few mo- ments. He had. it is thought. made a mistake in his experiments and had not the moral courage to own lt-l.un- don Standard,
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
An Ancient Phrase,

The frequently quoted "l do not pin my faith upon your sleeve" is traced in sentiment to frudal times. when the partiSuns ui leader used to wear his badge ptuncd upon their sleeves. Some times these mdgps were changed for specific pnritosrs. and persons learned t0 d0mbt: nruce the phrase, You wear the badge. nut l do not intend to pin my faith om your sleeve. New York Ampricnn
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
The Dear Girls,

''1 don't like my new gown very we'll" said the young lady recently. ''The material is awfully pretty and the style is all right. but it needs some thing to improve the shape Ot it."
 Why" suggested her dearest friend. don't you let some other girl wear it?"-St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Inquisitive.

Yes. Henry writes very good letters from college. They show a strong thirst for knowledge. He never writes without asking for information"
 That's fine. What does he ask?'
 He always asks, When are you go- ing to send me some more moneyT"- Cleveland Plain Dealer
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
What Hurt Most.

Why are you crying sU bitterly, lit- tle man?" asked the kind hearted old ady uS she pntIed the fearful young Stpr un nS hrad,
 "Bll .Iunes hit me on the nOse," was the boys reply.
 Did he hurt you muchT'
 Nav: he didn hurt me at all. but he ran uwny before could hit him back ."-RicnmuGd Times Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
lot an Admirer.

"Your husband loves horses, doesn't he?"
 No" replied young Mrs. Torkins.
 But he is always going to the races. :" Yes. But the way he talks about the horses after he gets home is some thing dreadful."- Washington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
All the Same.

The "horny handed calls what he lives on pay" the skilled mechanic wages" the city clerk salary" the banker income" landowner trent roll" lawyer fees" burglar ''swag," but it all comes to the same in the end.-London Scraps.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
The Golden Fleece.

The noted Order of the Golden Fleece is military one instituted by Philip the Good. Duke of Burgundy, in 1929. on the occasion Of his mar riage with the Portuguese Princess ls- abella. The order now belongs to both Spain and Austria.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21

has been visiting her mother Mrs. l.. M. Eggleston, and friends since tue holidays, returned to her home i'll Great Burlington on Thursday.
 Miss Mary Clark has returned from a visit to her brother i'll Bridgeport.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
To Avoid Worry.

If you would avoid worry train your self to be methodical and to act up to the good old maxim of never putting off till tomorrow what can be done to- day.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21

of Charles Ottman, was buried here on Saturday. In digging the grave an old cellar wall was unearthed, as years ago another was found where Judge Harrison's monument stands. Whose they were is now unknown.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Their GIee.

He boasts that he came of a fine old family"
 "Yes. and how they must have laughed when he Ieftr'-Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Deductions.

"I rejected both Jack and William last night"
 'I know it. I saw them shaking hands on the golf links this morning" Philadelphia Ledger.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Pnrnambuco.

Pernambuco means the mouth of hell" in allusiOn to the violent surf that is always seen at the mouth of its chief river.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Tho Pessimist.

No doing anything with n pessimist. When you find bright side for him he won't look at it for fear the light might blind him.-Atlanta Constitution.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
Russia In Asia.

Russia has no colonies, properly so called. Its possessions in Asia are merely reserve grounds for surplus population.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21
A Difficult Case.

Maud-Have you given Jack any ops portunities to propose? Betty-Yes; but couldn't tell him they were op- portunities. Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21

If you blow your neighbours fire don't complain if the sparks hy in your face. Wise Saws.
Connecticut western news., 1915-01-21

Precaution is better than repentance. Greek Proverb.
La Junta tribune., 1915-05-15
NAVAL HOSPITAL NOTES.
Mrs. NJ. Manifor is visiting DR.. and
Mrs.. Robinette.

VI.
Mrs. NJ. Manifor Is visiting DR.. and
Mrs.. Robinette.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goff and daughter.
Louis. Miss Hubbard and DR.. Hart.
motored to Pueblo on Friday for
the week end.
Dr. Grieve Is In Denver at present
for short business and pleasure
trip. Mrs. Grieve accompanied the
doctor on the trip.
Paymaster and Mrs. Rose enter
tained Informally at dinner on Sun
day evening. Afterward the guests
attended delightful musicale at the
quarters OF MIR. and Mrs. Gon. a
new victrola being the attraction.
Mr. Byars has arrived from Den
yer. and has been attached to the
ball team for the season. Byars
played short last Sunday and deliv-
cred the goods. both on the field and
with the stick. We count him val
liable addition to the team.
O. r. Mellicher. our star shortstop.
vas called to Pueblo by the sad news
Of the death OF his mother. Mrs.
Neiiicher was unfortunate enough to
get her clothing set on fire by gas
oline confiaEration and was painful
ly burned to death. We extend our
sympathy to Mr.. Mellicher
Julius Meyer reported on Sunday
and has been taken on as n civilian
empioye. Mr.. Meyer Is some artist
with a clarinet and appeared with
the band Sunday afternoon. He has
the reputation OF being ball player,
and this accomplishment In addition
10 his musical talents. makes him a
welcome member OF the local fra
ternity.
The T. u. Trap and Gun Club held
The club will close contest on the
Du Pont Trophy next Sunday. We
expect Hercules Trophy soon and
this will be put up for contest at the
close OF the present contest. No
scores of note were made during the
morning, but We are keeping at the
game In order to keep In trim for the
fall shoots. and some OF us expect to
take In the Colorado State Tourna-
ment to be held In Denver, the first
week In June. We extend u hearty
invitation to all trap shooters In the
Valley TO join us In the great sport
every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock
sharp.
La Junta tribune., 1915-05-15
have
Men who have
for years Men :
who have been

Right in this town-and all over the
ceustry-are men and women who
have been driving different makes
ef ears fer years, who now drive and
swear BY their MaxwelIs.
Each year they used to buy q diff.
ferent make, trying to find . car
which would suit them exactly.
VIXEN the 1915 Maxwell "Wouder
Car"-with its II new features and
new lew price Of $6o5, was an.
nesncodEthese motor wise" men
began investigating Il.
They didn't take our word q any.