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The broad ax., 1915-06-26
HRALTH MOTIF.

There is not very much talk yet
about ffSane Fourth" of July. How
ever, it may be taken for granted that
the people of Chicago do not intend
to 60 back to the old fashioned day
Of noise and din, destruction and death.
We can certainly show our patriotism
in other ways that are safe, sane and
satisfactory.
For six years prior to the introdue-
tion of anti-typhoid vaccine in the
army in 1910, our soldiers lost time
on account of sickness from typhoid
at the rate of over II days every day
for an army of 100000. In 1910 when
anti-typhoid vaccination was offered the
soldiers, if they cared to take it,
enough of them took it to reduce this
daily loss of time or sick leave in the
army from II to 40. In March, 1911,
antistyphoid vaccination became COM
pulsory and for that year the rate
was still further reduced from 40 to
20. In 1912 with vaccination com
pulsory, the sick leave from typhoid
dropped to s days per 100000 soldiers
and in 1913 to one-third of a day. In
other words, by applying the efficiency
idea, the time loss in our army from
typhoid was reduced from Il days to
one-third of a day.
A pupil of the 9TH grade, Seaman
School, has composed the following
songlet as her contribution to the fly
campaign. 1t may be sung to the
tune of Trampl Tramp and is as fol-
lows:
SWAT swATI SWAT
In the dining room 1 sit,
And the flies around me fit,
They are in the soup, the hash, the
milk, the tea,
They are in the sugar too,
On my face and on my shoe,
They're as busy as the busy, busy
bee.
Swat! Swat Swat them as they fly
If you don't you'll have to face
Fifty Billion in their place,
And it may be one Will make you
sick and die.
Also in the same school one Of the
boys in the 18th grade sends in the
following on,
THE FLY.
I am a fly. 1 generally take my
breakfast in a restaurant, which is
the garbage can in the back yard
After 1 am full I like to have some
fun, so 1 60 into the house and tickle
the baby's head and make him cry
The people in this house where l live
have screens and it is hard for me
to 60 from the garbage can to the
house, but there is a little hole in the
back door screen and I get in there
1 had a narrow escape the other day
The boy that lives in the house caught
me coming in through the hole and he
tried to hit me with his cap, but
got away. I think shall move be-
cause it is too dangerous in this house
and I am afraid of getting killed
This is certainly war times for the
flies.
The broad ax., 1915-06-26

Entered - BOssad-Class Mater AuE. n
I0Os, 81 ths Pest OmsS - Chicago. minsIs
under Al 81 Marsh 9. ISp.
The broad ax., 1915-06-26

Colored women and their children
should spend most Of their summer in
the parks. Let them have the fresh
air. You win not regret il. Others are
taking advantage Of these blessings.
Why not yoai You win save doctor
bills as wen as reserve the health of
your children.
The broad ax., 1915-06-26

SHOWING CoNCLUsTvELY THAT
OTHER SOUTHERN STATES
CAN SUCCESSFULLY KNOCKED
HIGHEST CoLoRED
PEOPLE TO
The broad ax., 1915-06-26

Mr.. Leach of Hyde Park died Mon
day at the home Of his wife's brother,
Mr.. Gus Hendricks. He leaves a wife,
daughter, and relatives to mourn his
loss. he has been i'll for some time.
Many Hyde Parkers viii attend the
funeral Sunday. We learn from the
house.
The broad ax., 1915-06-26

DECLARING UNCONSTITUTIONAL TO DEPRIVE THE
coLoRED STATE
The broad ax., 1915-06-26

One man said that when the law was
On ysuz side. Why 4 was alright; but
When the Law was against you; ii was
all wrong.
The broad ax., 1915-06-26

Chief Justice White of
the United States
Supreme Court, Who Is
Dyed in the WO oil,
Southern Democrat, a
Devoted and Highly
HonOred Member of the
Roman Catholic Church,
Handed Down the Opin-
ion Knocking Out the
Grandfather Clause"
In the Oklahoma Con-
stitutiOn
The broad ax., 1915-06-26

Mrs. Sykes Of 5O37 Lake Park Ave.
is now very sick, and wishes to see
her many friends.
The broad ax., 1915-06-26

JULIUS =. TAYLOR. Edlsor .aa Pubu.A.-
The broad ax., 1915-06-26
SWAT! SWAT SWAT

In the dining room 1 sit,
And the flies around me fit,
They are in the soup, the hash, the
milk, the tea,
They are in the sugar too,
On my face and on my shoe,
They're as busy as the busy, busy
bee.
The broad ax., 1915-06-26
CHORUS

Swat! Swat! Swat them as they fly
If you don't you'll have to face
Fifty Billion in their place,
And it may be one will make 20
sick and die.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

around his neck he thought he was be- tug embraced by a snake. President
 Wakefield, of the Chamber, ap ,lOgized
 to the lady for the treatment, where
 upon MT. Parker resigned from the or
 ganization, arguing that member who
 has to be apologized for is necessarily all undesirable member; but i'll his letter of resignation he put this one up to President Wakefield:
 Did it occur t you while apologizing to Miss Lambert that an apology might be needed for introducing into your pro- gramme a half naked woman whose stunt it was to go among your member ship flirting with, caressing and hug ging them It is certain if she had not attempted to put her arms around my neck the incident would not have occurred" 7"
 President Wakefield has written MT. Parker a conciliatory letter calculated to convince that gentleman that he acted hastily in rendering his resigna- tion, and suggesting that he witt draw it. MT. Wakefield says he was not aware of the character of the perform ance to be given by the cabaret girls, and on that representation MT. Parker requests that his resignation be returned to him.
 The affair has created no end of dis cussion, from the sublimely serious to the serio comic, in which suffragists. antis, politicians, moralists and inno- cent bystanders have taken part, and the incident is ostensibly closed it will be a long time before it is forgotten. Ill its unexpected develop lnents it was essentially like the Great Harrington Chamber of Commerce ban quet of last winter, which was q seven days sensation.
 This speciality of securing for mems l cabaret performance that will cheer but not infuriate, is a tick 1 fish business requiring rare tact and | expert judgment. The only organiza- ton in Connecticut that seems compe- | tent to engineer such an undertaking ! to felicitous success is the Bald-Head | Club of America.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
the Other Fellows Say

Looks though the old line parties will have to compete pretty hard on the stump this fall with the ''sutfs" and "antis'' transforming every crossroads Ostoffice.-PittieId Eagle.
 Woman writer says marriage is Oaly an incident in career. But we wouid prefer the opinion of the mother of six or eight children. Reg ister.
 Some of the Commencement oratoB are making such eloquent addresses that they will so0M be sent to the Legis- lature, where the bosses will allow them to move to adjourn.-MerideR Journal.
 Excited by uinth-inning finish Albert T. Lyons, deputy sheriff ot Newton, N. J., deserted IS prisoners be had taken to aH. exhibition game. All IS returned to toe lookup that eve ming and with them were five hoboes whom they had picked up OH the way. -Norwalk Hour.
 Before starting OF. your vacation be sure to have things packed in this order: Extra suits, chseT&Elness, toilet articles, happiness, woolens, content nsnt,. shoes, good naturs5 light rain coat. serenity, bathing suit, unruffied temper, ct cetera.-New Haven Union.
 The usual optimism of the editor of the Connecticut Western News seems to have deserted him.. temporarily, last week, for he added to the diScomforts of life by providing fuel for the Wen Worry Club" i'll tine following an nouncement: "Thei seventeen year locust is due in the Northern ard Gen. trad States this summer. The seven- years itch also is due to pay return engagement ''-Rackaille, Journal.
 Schools out and everyone presum- ably is happy undelT the age At which school attendance is compulsory. Aa for the others they look at the period ot: the long vacation with resignation i4 not joy.-Ansonia. Sentinel
 Bryan's stock seems to be enjoying the same experience that the securities of the New Haven railroad underwent a few months llack-a recOr1-breakiEg toboggan slide.-Water5ury Repubi- can.
 Mexico is sAill on the map, but you have to be a good student of that kind of geography to und grstand just what's going on there. New Haven Jour rsr&l. Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
The Game.

All the worlds game, And all the men and women merely
 players. They have their shufiles and their cuts.
 fOr-denl And eAch man in his time fills many
 seats His play being seven jRckpots. At
 first the Dealer, Waiting and watching for chance to.
 raise: Then the Man Next to, Hjm, with hls,
 growlinz Because rAe fates have set him right beneath the gun And made him hold the age. And
 then the Opener, Pushing his' stack in 0na psir of aces With whichhe lpolds sble-card. Thea
 the BluffaE p'Ill of stra1g@ wiles, with eye.shads.
 Cn his brow And eyes like glass onesr standing pat
 an deuces, Showing his 0higs into the-center TIA no one daaes to caln And them
 1Se Sleeper Wto never kraws whose d 1sl 1t Is ct all, Aud often won't discarjt before the,
 d-saw, Wl@ must be Sold 10 get is.s ante in--. And SD he plugs his part The sixth
 age shifts Into tue lean and hungry Shoestring
 Sport Who tries to, pike whiev chip to a, ! ssack, &nsh stays in every big poTfor Il sight,. tEiasA draws three cards snd makes D. t royal flush An0 talks ahsrt his wonLrous poker sense And at the Etsty swears. Last stago ] Of all. Life.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
THURSDAY. JULY s. 1915.
A BIG SUCCESS.

o.. Well, it's over, and well over. Our boys surely put it over in good shape. Outside estimates of the most sanguine prophets placed the number of tourna- ment visitors that m ight have been ex- pected, with good weather, at 5000. How far awry were those figures is shown in the fact that conservative estimate of the hunter present was fully $500. And the disagreeable and threatening weather of the morning undoubtedly y frightened away fully as many more. It seems a safe claim that if the morn ing had been pleasant Canaan would have had from 7 1000 to 10, 900 strangers in her midst.
 The smoothness with which the affair was handled and the general satisfac- ton of everybody, visiting firemen and visiting spectators, reflects credit upon the careful attention given to details of arrangements and execution by our acenl fsrenlen and the energetic, whole hearted: cooperation of the people ot tue town.
 , One gratifying feature is the unanim ity with which the visiting organiza lions agree that the Harlem Valley Fire mems Association never had so enjoy able or so successful a tournament il aN it's history Another is the fac that the entertaining company-Ca .,oo, uoCa-wiIl clear a handSOm profit for the company treasury, instea of a deficit, which the morning weathe seemed to forecast.
 It was a big success from every poin
 of view and credit to the hose con
 pany and to the town.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

Falls Village is to be congratulated on getting aboard the car of progress,
 At the recent annual meeting of the fire district it was voted to purchase d chemical fire engine, at cost not to exceed $40O This will afford reason able guaranty against fire, and give to that law abiding and pleasant village a claim to up-to- -dateness. Incidentally it may be putting Falls Village in line for future tournament of the Harlem Valley Firemen's Association.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
OUR ANNiVER5 5ARY.

Referring to The News 45th birth day the Shore Line Times calls it "a young oldster," which we presume is designed to imply that it is a precociou, old youngster. The Rockville Journal, dealing with same important subject, says:
 "The Connecticut Western News confesses to having passed forty five summers and as many winters. You'd never suspect it, The News is that chipper and cheerful. Noth- ing to indicate crowding the half century mark"
 The Pittsfeld Eagle says, conclud. ing a personally fiattering reference, that The News is
 "As much a Canaan institution as the station or the hotel and which is so reminiscent of our profession's golden age. Washing ton once said that his eyes had grown dim in the service of his country but he had never doubted her justice. John has grown bald in the service of his town which has never had occasion to doubt his loyalty to its broad public inter- ests.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

The sentiment ill favor of q safe and sane Fourth of July is showing its re- suits i'll the statistics of mortality as compiled by the Journal of American Medical Science for the 12 years, 1908 to 1914 inclusive. From those figures it appears that tine casualty rate has enormously decreased. In 1903 the deaths resulting from Fourth of July celebration numbered 4GG; injured, 4.449. In 1914, deaths, 10; injured. l ,44G. Which goes to show that sanity is safety.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
A Matter of Age.

At a social affair recently reference was made to the sweet things that one pretty woman can say about smother when Miss Mary Garden, the grand opera star, was reminded of an incident that occurred in the south.
 Some time since Smith and his wife attended a theatrical performance. Glancing over the audience during au intermission, Mrs. Smith thought she recognized former friend in one of the boxes.
 "John," said she, turning to the old man, "isn't' that Mrs. Brown in the lower box to the right ?''
 That's Mrs. Brown all right" ans. wered John, "and what's more l never saw her got up in more splendid style She doesn't look 5, does she "
 "No, not now," was the narpoony rejoiner of mother. But she did back in the 90's."
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
ANOTHER CABARET MESS.

Another cabaret girl performance at a gathering of men has created a sensa- tion, this time at the outing of the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, where K cabaret singer attempted to hug a prominent and dignified Hartfordite, MT. George A. Parker, superintendent of Parks. MT. Parker resented the
 miliarity by slapping her, but explain
 ,ter that when he felt her soft arms
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

One account of Banker Mathewson' s death ill Norwalk, states that he died of poisoning as result of eating cheese. Another report says he was poisoned by eating peas. It simply shows what the telephone will do to words that sound almost alike.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Jf 2,171, Census of 191O.) Two railroads
 National and Savings Banks Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfleld and beyond. Up-to-date High School and flrst-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 and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

."The Home Country, Lakeville and Salisbury" an attractive little book printed and published under the auspices of the wide-awake Lakeville Business Mems Association, ought to prove effective in directing wide and desirable attention to the beautiful re- zion, whose beauties, attractions and advantages it is designed to exploit. It is admirably written and beautifully illustrated, and indicates a wholesome and live public spirit on the part of the Lakeville B. M. A. Incidentally it affords splendid object lesson for Ga naan emulation.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

But who would have expected the new little Ashley Falls fire company to- come down to the tournament ard carry off the prize in the tug-of-war by yank- ing both the Canaan team and the l4ake- vile team across the dead -line You never can tell.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
What's the Use |?

I make good speech, And nobody cheers me; I make bad break, And every one hears me! I write a good song, And nobody tries it; I turn out some trash, And everybody buys itl! 1 dance rather well, And nobody's boasting; l slip on the floor, And I'm in for a roasging I dress a Ia mode, And nobody truckl8S; I wear an old hat, And every one ch.aekles! I work like dog.
 And nobody praises; I slack up a bit.
 And I get the blue blazess pile up the dough, And the world is no wiser; I give away cash,
 And they call me mlserl I'm poor and I'm good And nobody tiatters; I'm rich and no worse, And they tear me 10 tatters! talk like the rest,
 l am called a good fellow; I deal in the truth,
 And they say l am yellow I buster and swear,
 I could pass as Quaker; I follow the church,
 And they call me faker! I do as they wish,
 And I'm all on the level; I do as they please,
 I'm a son of the devil!
 Buffalo News.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
THE EWS, AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the o6ice of publication and at Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office, East Canaan.
 D. H. Oakes Store. Lakeville, Post Office, Falls Village,
 George T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk Scutt X Rood. Ashley Falls A. l., Dickinson. Salisbury. J. W. Morgan, Great Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
TELEPHONE: CANAAN 5s
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-Sshire
 It nas competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to reporC the ocal doings each week. and goes into the homes and is perused by the entire families of the thrifty intelligent, reading class of people whom the long headed advertiser most desires to reach.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

Greenwich is organizing q Business Mems Commercial Club, whoch will bs virtually a Chamber of Commerce, The wonder is that Greenwich aas not done that long before now.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
DREAM LIFE.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT.

Sometimes from the turmoil of action
 We fall by the wayside to rest, And often there comes OCT Us stealing
 4 vision all perfect and blest A dream of the life of our longing
 So softly upon Us does roil, We fancy that lifes pure elysian
 In sweetness speaks peace 10 the soul, And there in such blissful contentment
 Joys fullest fruiton we know Then waken, refreshed and restrengthenedr With courage anew on We go.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

Arthur seems bright, capable fellow. I think he'll get on."
 Well, he's certainly worthy young man; but l doubt whether he has head enough to fill his fathers shoes. ''- Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

Many home decorator learne6 Mon- day that the "fast colors" in the orli- nary patriotic bunting are not fast" until they soak out of the bunting and apply themselves to the sideboards and piazza posts. Then they are fast colors indeed, and nothing will rub them out.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

The latest one says they are going to build the Fords twelve inches shorter next season, so they can be washed in the sink.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

Get Together. Pull Together. The big Fifth of July demonstration shows what can be done by the et-together- pull-together policy.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub fisher promptly of any failure to receive papers reg ularly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
MAILS CLOSE. GOING

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 MAILS OPEN, FROM North East South West 9;15 am 800 am 1o:i3 am 9:15a m 3;1o pm 1o:5o am 7:2o pm 4;25 p.m
 7:15p,m
 Mail closes on Route No. 1. R. F. D. at 1o:3o q. m. For Southfield and Mill River at D. m.
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Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

The New Canaan Advertiser was seven years old last week. Modestly alluding to the important circumstance it naively inquires: Aren't we a handsome lusty youngster ?" The answer is, You Bet
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

Co.ed-"Have you invisible hair nets ?"
 Clerk-"Yes, miss.
 Co-ed-"Well, let me see one, please. "-Punch Bowl.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications on subjects of general inter est to The News readers gre invited. but nc attention will be paid to anonymous letters.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
A tlNwhty Big Case.

The Riggs bank injunction suit, sek tor hearing Nay 18th in the District of CnlRmbia supreme court, is really one ,of the very highest importance, as, in effect, it is likely to determine whether tiae' national banks are gaill trying to lran the coupfry.
 The Riggs bank, a braafh of one of lhT biggest, banks in New York city claims thfu Secretary McAdoo aud Comptroller Williams m sliciously con- spared to vTnclx it.
 The secratary and coITytrOller claam that they iatersered becanSe of irrogR- lsH methods of doing business enRaEsd ht by the 1aalIs, wherespon the Ripgs people answered thaE their methods were sucNtas were perlaitted in respect 0E natioral bnnks generally.
 To the laytAan it vial appear thaa if ncAdoo and Williaml. have perse1uted A business, irm through personal malice, they ou 1llb so lose thRir official haads. If they aue not guilsy of this there ought F8 be geneEnl overllaulingl of national hank methads, to protest the public aud to onYtHcO the banks that the goNcHnment is. really to rnn the count-N.-Clevelalsh Press.
 "Ifh's Il duck oiia boy"
 ">lass he's game. ."-Baltimure Amer ican.
 Charity worlaau-" Surely you can spRpe the price oi a cigarr'
 Cfusty codgerr-'' Here's 9 cents. smIke stogies. Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

What has become of that sterling old fashioned remedy-''a little sling?
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
Vacation Song.

Vacation time has come, hey-ho, Skeeters and sumhurns and sprains,
 And many 3 man
 With frying pan Beats it up from the plains, Into the mountains. up by the sn2I, Where the biggest skeeters and, wood
 ticks grow,
 Hey7ho, Where the biggest wood ticks g7ow! Vacation time has come, hey-h0> Board walks and flunkeys and bills,
 And many a man
 Hooks what he can And beats it down from tue hills To the saltQd sands where the tangoes And a square meal costs ten dollars or
 so,
 Hey-ho, Yes, costs ten dollars or so! Vacation time has come, hey-ho, Scatter and chatter and roam.
 Let every man
 Do what he can To beat it away from home. He will wear off his tummy and scatter his dough, But what is the difference? He's been
 ou the go, Hey-ho, You bet, he's been on the go! St. Louis Globe Democrat. "How many people were at the meet. ing last night ?" asked the wife. Fourteen, replied the man in the case.
 "What kind of meeting was it, deur ?"
 "Oh, a mass ss-meeting. l Crawford--"We hear good deal these days about the tired business man"
 Crabshaw-"No wonder. As soor as he gets through business he starts il l dancing Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

Now that the Fourth IS past and gone, get ready for cold weather.
Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08
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Connecticut western news., 1915-07-08

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