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Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
What the Other Fellows Sa /

Paterson is not responding, from all accounts enthusiastically to Billy Sun days revival campaign. Perhaps it is tenacious of its ancient, if not alto gether, honorable fame as the favorite stamping ground of the evangelist $ proclaimed arch enemy.-Torrington Register.
 Most anybody would like to serve on that Roosevelt Barnes jury.-Pitts- field Eagle.
 There is one law under this adminis- tration that has the pep in it. That is the law controlling the sale of drugs. The fends are hard up against it. New Haven Journal Courier.
 An "eminent banker" is quoted as saying, "I doubt whether per cent. of our men know the difference between the republican and democratic parties. ; Possibly this explains why both parties have taken great care to wear conspicu- ous labels. Post.
 The stock exchange is looking up. A few weeks ago a seat on it sold for $40, ,000. Now $60, 900 is offered with out finding anyone who is willing to furnish one to the prospective buyer. Evidently there are lambs in plenty now ready for the shearing. .-Ansonia Sentinel.
 Swat the first fly to appear. A fly spared now will mean millions more to infiict themselves on people later in the season.-ROcllville Journal.
 The general increase in postal receipts is excellent evidence that the business situation is improving as we gradually recover from the plunge into world of war New Haven Union.
 Glenn Ridge, N. J., must have heard of Hartford's valorous bombardment of the starlings and the brown grackles. It's shooting sky rockets and fire crack CTS into the trees of its Midland avenue in an endeavor to entertain its feath- cred pets so elaborately that they will move elsewhere. Times.
 Jess Willard may not be speech maker, but if he can operate a type writer efficiently he has one of the qualifications for success in the prize ring. .-Meriden Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Buying a House.

have bought me a house. o, the fool that I am! I have bought me a house, like an innocent lamb. Many years have dreamed of house of my own, many years 1 have schemed with one object alone. Now a dwelling is mine, with lawn and a tree, yet the sun doesn't shine, not a ray can l see, for my kind, loving friends one by one come along, with look that portends something awful is wrong, and their eyes fill with tears and they waggle the head, and they chill me. with fears till my courage has fled.
 am feeling quite gay in the house possess. "You are stung," they all say, "You're a sucker, no less. The | foolish man buys him a house," is their claim, "while the wise, knowing guys, they inhabit the same. You are up to your eyes ill quagmire of debt, and the tax rate will rise fifty notches, you bet, and your house will run down for the want of repair, you will land on the town with your burden of care i You will never know rest, never more will you sing, you'll be ground and oppressed by the keep of the thing. You will have it to paint, you must paper it, too; you may live, and you mayn't-very few ever do; you will have it to shingle to keep out the breeze, you'll have nothing to jingle excepting the keys. Pretty neighborhoods change, as a season may prove, and it wouldn't be strange if you wanted to move, but you can't sell a house-no one ever could yet-and it goes to the bows when you put it to let; and the bankers are hard when a mans in their power, and man has to guard lest the lawyers devour; and the building and loans, they are risky and dear-oh the fellow that owns leads a hunted careern'
 I have bought me a house. I had dreamed since boy of the fun of that house, of its comfort and joy; but my friends come along with their stories of woe, and know I'm in wrong, am ruined, I know Newark News.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
EARLY ADJOURN M ENT2

According to Howe, of the New York Herald, the prospect is not favorable for early adjournment of the legislature. He writes:
 Despite the promises and threats of til ] legislative leaders to erect tomb stone over the General Assembly in the third week of May, they now admit that they can't finish the job before the first week in June-perhaps not sooner than the final day prescribed by the constitution. Unexpected hitches are assigned as the cause for this latest legislative delay. They always were. ]"
 rhe unexpected, so far as the in- noc3nt onIooker is concerned, would be the absence of the "hitches" that always prevent early adjournment Tie statesmen like Hartford, and not even the call of the farms is loud enough
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Toast to Laughter.

Here's to laughter, the sunshine of the soul, the happiness of the heart, the leaven of youth, the privilege of purity, the echo of innocence, the treasure of the humble, the wealth of the poor, the bead of the cup of pleasure; it dispels dejection, banishes blues and mangles melancholy; for it's the foe of woe, the destroyer of depression, the enemy of grief; it is what kings envy peasants, plutocrats envy the poor, the guilty envy the innocent; it's the sheen on the silver of smiles, the ripple on the waters delight; the glint of the gold of gladness; without it humor would be dumb, wit would wither, dimples would disappear and smiles would shrivel, for it's glow of clean con- science, the voice of a pure soul, the birth cry of mirth, the swan-song of sadness.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
THURSDAY, APRIL 29. 1915.
TOM" NORTON.

The passing of genial ''Tom" Norton. of Lakeville, brings a sense of shock to thousands in this region who knew him intimately. His was a rare and royal nature, that radiated sunshine and good cheer as natually as the source of light itself.
 Gifted with an unusual sense of humor, and broad philosophy, he was equipped to meet and overcome the per plexities of this mundane existence with less of friction and of irritation than the average mortal man. and his optimism was contagious and irresisti- bIo. No man could oe long in the con- pany of ''Tom" Norton without becom- ing infected with something of his Ct cry nature, nor without being in- sp.red with brighter view of life as so aething worth while, and of the joy of living.
 As an orator, teacher, soldier, a n4l of affairs, citizen, a neighbor, a frItid, he was always the Christian ge leman, and his taking off is not ou:y calamity to his town, but a sc. rec of profound and sincere grief to ] circle of friends that extends throughout the state. He filled place ill t.le public affections that no other ma ; occupy.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
HIS DOWN FALL.

The New York Press brings out the lesson of Jack Johnson, the detllroned champion in a significant manner:
 Jack Johnson. only tile other day the worlds heavy ,reignt champion, is ill fact stranded. In the hour of his hu1nbling by jess Willard he appealed to the American Minister to Cuba for passport, but that was denied him. He disowned America; this country pays no heed to him unless he re-enters it. He mocked the United States; his mockery turned upon himself. 1t will be interesting anl profitable to observe the future career of this man. It will be a lesson worth learning. Stripped of his fame, all alien in lands no longer interested in him more than vulgar curiosity prompts. doubtless yearning yet afraid to return to his own country, and advancing in years. it is possible that, after all, his punishment in the end will be as great as if he had paid the penalty of his offenses by going to prison.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
IT HE IA M M FER.
This could not very well be helped, under the circumstances:

This could not very well be helped, under the circumstances:
 ALLYN FULLER
 "That Velvet Hammer rigmarole is bully kind of stuff,'' said Town Clerk Allyn Fuller, after he had read the gulf. "Just keep it up while and give the Canaanites a whirl''-then motored off to Ashley Falls, to see the Only Girl. Now if he thinks this "rigmarole" is too good for the shelf, we'll dedicate this second mess to Allyn F., himself.
 This sturdy young Lothario, who's nearing nuptial joys, is one of Canaan s brightest, best and estimable boys. He comes of sterling parentage, of good New England stock; his level head is proof that he's chip of the old block. Though young in years, his noddle's filled with knowledge in big chunks, and rumor says he's worth not less than twenty thousand plunks.
 His business capacity is recognized by all; he's treasurer of dozen in. stitutions big and small. When some responsibility bobs up, that others shirk, they pile in onto Allyn, and he smiles and sets to work. A master of diplo macy, his judgments sound and good
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Letters From the People
A ak on Schools.

Editor News: Mrs. George D. Har- rison, of Lakeville, will give talk to the Canaan public and schools and thelr problems at Town Hall on Saturday af- tenroon, May 8, The hour not yet fixed but due notice given later. This talk should be of special interest to teachers and the women voters on school ques- tions Mrs. Harrison is one of the school committee in her town and an admitted authority on all matters per
 taining to schools. Both men and women are invited to attend this meet ing. B. H.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Let-us Have Real Chautauuuas.

There is movement on foot to bring the Chautauquas up to point where they will more completely embrace the great idea conceived by the late Rev. pr. Vincent, the founder of, the plan. Dr. Vincent's idea was educational. The modern Chautauquas are descend ing toward the level of mere vaudeville shows The educational. feature is neglected and the entertainment or "show" feature mangified. If this statement is doubted or challenged its truth can be proven by reference to the advertisement or announcements of almost any of the Chautauquas held in this state ill the past five or ten years. The fault lies, not with the local man. agement, but wholly with the lyceum and lecture bureaus which furnish the programs. The patrons of the Chau- tauquas would welcome,a return to the original idea. The Chautauquas should be the peoples universities. The pa irons should. be given the opportunity of hearing what the great thinkers and 1 leaders have to say upon the live sub- jects under discussion by the American people. The forum should be throwS open to debate, for one thing. By dis cussion we arrive at the truth. There is plenty of "talent" to be had to pres ent both sides of any question. And there surely is interest enough in the many problems of the day to insure even greater crowds at the gate. Imagine the drawing power of joint debates upon such subjects as "Union- ism vs. the Open Shop" "Should Women Vote ?'' Socialism vs. Demo cracy, ' Prohibition vs. Regulation, " |" Armament or Peace Treaties, Y" High r Tariff vs. Low Tariff" and so on down the great list, with real, recognized national or state or even local autllori- ties to present each side fairly. A man or woman who attended Chau- tauqua where such subjects were dis cussed would go home at the end of the week with the feeling that the time had been we'll spent Of course there would have to be entertainment feat ures and plenty of good music but the educational aspect of the program should not be made secondary to mere entertainment.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Build up the Home Town.

'If you want to live ill the kind of a town.
 Like the kind of town you like, You needn't slip your clothes ill grip And start on a long, long hike. You'll only find what you left behind, For there's nothing that's really new, It's knock at yourself when you knock your town, It isn't your town-it's you! "Real towns are not made by men afraid
 Lest somebody else gets ahead. When every one works, and nobody shirks
 You can raise q town from the dead. And, if while you make your personal stake,
 Your neighbor can make one too, Your town will be what you want to see,
 It isn't your town-it's you!'
 Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
HanGicapDed.

Arthur Clements, Justice of the Peace, was candidate for reelection n Saginaw, Mich, having lost both arms in a mine accident several years ago; he was elected two years ago on the Republican ticket and has proved an efficient officer. Through the use of ingenious contrivances he is able to turn the leaves of law books, write and answer the telephone all by the use of his teeth. Opposed to Clemnts, on the Democratic ticket, was George R. Hen- smith, selected by his party in order that he might not have an advantage over his opponent. Hensmith has nc legs.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Culled from The News Files, 1883.

September 26. Calves were selling for and $ cents per pound.
 One of the Barnum, Richardson &5 l Company's furnaces had gone out of blast owing to business depression.
 George Tenbroeck, of East Canaan, 1 formerly with the B. R., Co. was en- ployed at Sandy Hook.
 | Miss Caroline Jacobs was ill and had been a grest sufferer for many months. Irving Barnes was a student at the 1 South Berkshire Institute, New Marl- bOro, Mass.
 The vacancy caused by the illness of Miss Nellie Andrus. teacher of the in- te7neliate grade of tine public school, was temporarily filled by Miss Annie Roberts, of Tariffyille.
 The members of the Chautauqua Literary Social Circle met at the con- fererce room in East Canaan and or. ganized with George E. Taft as presi- dent and Robert T.. Fuller secretary and treasurer.
 There was on exhibition at c. L. Parsons store, some Irish Gap potatoes raised by Patrick Quinn. One of the potatoes weighed three pounds and five ounces.
 At the reunion of the Seventh Con- necficut regiment. citizens committee, headed by the chairman, MT. D. l.. Peirce, with David 5. Cowles c. A. R., Post and the Holley Manufacturing Company band met the veterans and escorted them from the station to Town Hall. Rev. Dr. Eddy delivered the address of welcome to the veterans. There were 4I2 names on the roll of the regiment, 13 having died siuce the last reunion. The H. 6. c. ". R. R. ran special train to bring the veterans to the reunion. General Joseph R. Hawley was the guest of honor and de- livered a fine address.
 Falls Village-Dr. c. B. Maltbie was seriously ill and a speedy recovery was Hartford, was teaching the local opera tors the art of telephoning. Mrs. P. B. Burnett, of Amesville, was recovering from congestive chill. Telephone wires had been stung, and telephones placed in the offices of Dr. Averill and Gidman, E. I. Dudley, the National  Iron and the Savings banks, E. ". Spur and the G. w. Hall Co. To Mrs. Charles Wolcott was given the credit of having the most successful meeting financially, of the Ladies' Aid Society of the NJ. E. church. The community was saddened by the death of Dr. Porter M Jaqua. which occurred at the resi- dence of his daughter, Mrs. Maria Hall. He was 72 years of age.
 Berkshire County-The Congrega- tioual ch arch at Great Burlington was dedicated. The edifice was filled to oveJfowing, many persons were unable to gaIn un rutruuce At the close of Dr. Hopkins dedIcatorv sermon, Rev. 5. $. Greedy, former pastor of the church, gave an interesting account of the chupeh ill former days. 1n order that all might have all opportunity to hear the organ recital, MT. Stanley, or ganist, kindly repeated the program in the evening. Selections from Rossini, Chopin, Delibes, Bach, Wagner and Mendelssohn were played.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29

while others talk their heads Of, Allyn quietly saws wood.
 He needs the wise old axiom, before too old he's grown, which tells us that it is not wise for man to live alone and so, to house his lady love he's built a cozy nest-in leafy June, when roses bloom. Cupid will do the rest And when the words are spoken that shall make them man and wife, a thousand loyal friends will wish them boundless joy for life.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Out Fishin' .

OuI TiSnRm A fellow isn't thinkin' Mlean,
 Out fishin'; His thought are mostly good and clean,
 Gut fishin' He doesn't knock his fellow men, Or harbor any grudges theD, A felleT's nt his finest, whezl
 Out fishin'! The rich are comrades to thepoor,
 Out fishin'; All brothers of common lursr
 Out iishin'; The urcEin with the pin an string Can chum with millionaire snF king: Vainglory IS a forgotten thing
 Out fishinr A feller gifts n chance to dreamt
 Out fishin'; He learns the beauties of stream,
 Oat fishin'; An he can wash his soul in air That isn't foul with selfish care,. An relish plain an simple fare
 Out fishin' A Teller has no time Tor hate,
 Out fishin'; He isn't eager to be great,
 Out fishin'; He isn't thinkin' thoughts of pelF, Or goods stacked high upon d she5, But he is always just himself,
 Out fishin'l A feller's, glad to be friend,
 Out fishin'; A helpin' hand he'll always lend,
 Out fishin'; The brotherhood of rod an line An sky an stream is always fine;
 Out fishin'! A feller's isn't plotting schemes. Out fishin'; He's only busy with his dreams,
 Out fishin'; His livery is a coat of tan, His creed-to do the best he can. A feller's, always mostly man,
 Out fishin'!
 Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Where the Laugh Comes In


 "Does your father object because I'm paying attention to you ?'' | "No. Paw says he's glad to see you paying something. if it's only atten- I tion. "-Buffalo Express.
 Every man." said Uncle. Eben, "thinks he's right mos of de time. An de res' of de time he thinks his mistakes is palfeckly excusable. "- Washington Star
 Are you going to the musicale at the RobiEsons' tonight ?" "I don's know. Are they going to have music or is Josephine going to sing y"--2oston Transcript.
 Crawfarl-"I understand that his matrimonial difficulties have been set tled."
 Crabshaw-"Yes; wife's relatives have agrned to maintain strict neutra- lity. Life.
 He's ono of our most successful iinancierS.
 That SO? l didn't know he was rich. "
 "He isn't. But he's supporting a family of five on Sl2 a week. "-Detroit Free Press
 Are you going to rusticate this summer, Mrs. Comeup?"
 "Of course, were not going to rust anyway. We are going to take a.hand- some country place to shine. ''-Balti. more American.
 "I always call a spade a spade" said the emphatic man.
 That's right" replied Broneho Bob. "A four-tiusher once lost his life in Crimson Gulch by callin' a spade n club. "--Washington Star.
 "There's s,somethin' worth hsvin', by cricky," boasted MT. Haymow, back from the San Francisco Exposition.
 "What in tarnation is that ?i' gasped the boys at the general store.
 "A sure-enough hinge off the Golden Gate. "-Buffalo Express.
 Why, there's nothing but bees here."
 "What did you expect to find ?" g
 "Well, when I asked to be directed to tie apiary certainly thought was going to the place where they kept the apes. ."-Baltimore American. George stepped on n banana peel just as he bowed to that pretty Miss Van Spicer.''
 "FoE goodness sake! What did he do?"
 Finished the salution, kicked the banana peel into the street, walked home with the girl-and they're going. to be married in October. ."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Daughter - " Impossible. I will never marry Mr. Millions. He has hideous red hairl"
 Mother-"H HeavensE F What is hair Hs has lost nearly all oG it!--Puck. Henley-"How are you getting on with your writing fonthe magazinel?"
 Penley-"Just hohing my own. Dhey send me back as much us l send them. ''-Boston Transcript.
 "Run carefully here, chauffeur. Don't run over any habies."
 "I won't, sir. Them nursing bottles plays theI very dickens with tires. "- Washington Herald- | Novice (with, great deter,nination after numerous sttenpts)-'I'l stay here till hit this ball"
 Cad@ie-"Weel, yer can get some ither laddie to. hand yer stick for this is ma bath nlcht "-Punch>
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Meets His Peer.

The weather forcaster had crossed the Styx and was swelling around among the other shades, telling wha a smart man he was on earth. At last venerable shade approached the weather forecaster and said:
 "Why do you wear all those med als ?''
 ''I was the champion weather fore caster while I was on earth" was the reply.
 Ut is strange that never got any medals" unused the venerable shade.
 "Why ?" asked the weather fore. caster, "who are you ?''
 ''I am Noah" replied the venerable shade-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29

DeVer Warner, of Bridgeport, sounds note to his fellow citizens, on the eve of apparent unprecedented busi- ness prosperity, which applies with equal aptness to our own community:
 "I give the people of Bridgeport warning that if they are going to respond to the greatest opportunity ever had in the United States,
 they must do away with side
 issues and their petty differences,
 and get together. '
 It is united effort only that will make for the welfare of all. Get To- gether. Pull Together.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
NORTH CANAAN HAS
population Jf2,171, Census of 191O.)

A population Jf2,171, Census of 1910) Two railroads.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School and frst-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 etcres. Pure air and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29
Spring Rain.

It isn't raining rain to me. - It's raining daffodils In every dimpled drop l see Wild flower on the hills. The clouds of gray engulf the day And overwhelm the town- It isn't raining rain for me It's raining roses down. It isn't raining rain to me, But fields of clover bloom Where any buccaneering bee May find bed and room. A health unto the happy A fig for him who frets- It isn't raining rain to me It's raining violets.
 Robert Loveman.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29

This isn't bad one, along the it pays to advertise'' line:
 "An exchange says that few days ago a citizen of the town cut into a pound of butter which he had pur- chased at a grocery whose proprietor does not advertise, and found therein a small tin box, which contained a small piece of paper bearing the following written in. neat feminine hand: I am girl of IS years, good looking and an excellent housekeeper. Should this be found by some unmarried Christian gentleman, will he please write to the following address, etc. The finder be- ing bachelor, decided to unravel the affair and succeeded only to destroy the romance. The girl who had written the note had died many years ago, leaving an aged husband and grown. up family"
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29

The former Hamburg American liner Georgia has taken American registry and changed it's name to Housatonic. Is it now up to Precinct B to give the ship a silver service ?-Berkshire Courier.
 This partiality to Housatonic must be gall and wormwood to aristocratic Lenox, and implant pain ill the head of the Heart of the Buckshires.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29

The Hartford Post is offering cash prizes aggregating $50 for the best gardens ill the capital city this summer, to stimulate an interest fn gardening. That ought to prove effective i'll trans forming Hartford into practical agri- cultural community.
Connecticut western news., 1915-04-29

The New York Sun makes much of the fact that Billy Sunday received $2 93 for each convert of his Philadel- phia campaign. Scandalous. of course. But why not figure up and weep over the much bigger profit the fellow gets who steers a man on the straight road to the devil