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Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
'Whlt the Other Fellows Say,

From the way crowds turn out to see a man risk his life in exhibitions of the kind that killed Lincoln Beachey it might be assumed that bull fights and even gladiatorial contests would prove very popular forms of entertainment in this country. y.-Bridgepor Standard.
 The bakers in many places have generously and gracefully yielded to the popular demand by reducing the price of bread again to five cents per loaf, the loaves being two ounces smaller.-Meriden Journal.
 That Berkshire man who insists that wireless telegraphy has so revolution ized our air currents and general at mospheric conditions that the seasons in future never will be what they have been in the past, may be nearer right than he knows and the public is will ing to admit.-Pittstield Eagle.
 Still the neutral nations decline to plunge into the sea of European war despite the reiteration by the allies of the fact that ''the waters fine. '- AnsOnia Sentinel.
 Have YOU utllC6Nl blldb dll lIl6 SdLG- blowers, hold-up men, murderers and kidnappers in the movies" are caught "at last ?"--New Haven Union.
 In other words, the more this war is contemplated the more confused be- comes our duty in the matter of self defense. Haven Journal Courier
 Here's a suggestion. That every automobile owner and driver insist that badge, card. maker or whatever term may please, of an approved design with red field bearing the inscription Safety First be attached to the front of his machine. Shore Line Times.
 Instead of a two-thirds majority in the next house of representatives the democrats will be reduced to 36-a mere working majority, aad the bal ance of power, it appears, Will be held by the Tammany men, and 'hey are at outs with the administration. Presi- dent Wilson will soon be facing a very awkward situation.-HartfoH Post.
 Out of gratitude for American asisst- ance in the hour of need, new street in Iouvain, ill Belgium, are to 1e given American names. These nanes will be a standing monument of What the nation owed this country for tie gener- ations to come to remem mber.-Eorring- ! ton Register.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
B. M, A. ACTIVITIES.

The fact that the Canaan Business be inferred by a glance at the "docket" disposed of at the meeting last Thurs day evening. The proposition to have a dollar dinner, or ladies night, ," opening of the hotel, was unanimously approved. This function, as somebody observed, will pass as a sort of cOnsola- tion prize in view of the default of the Eegular annual banquet, and at the same time signalize the reOpening of the Canfeld after it's six or seven months darkness, and establish a precedent to upset the more CT less just charges that all the organization festi- vities are for men only, and the women are always left out. The ladies night dollar dinner is bound to be popular event.
 Fhesfixing Of a date for Cleanup Day. April 10, is i'll accordance with the annual custom of tue Association, which has met with general approval 'Rnnd general cooperation The establish ment of a community cleanup day, every spring, has been Instrumental in making the village cleaner, more whole some and more attractive, For they clean up who cleaned not up before; and they who always cleaned now clean the more.
 President Holsapple's appointment of 8 committee to act with him in con- ferring with Superintendent Miller, of this division of the New Haven rail road system, concerning the prospect of fhe north end terminal being establish ed in Canaan, is an action indicative of the alertness of the Association in being ready to cooperate i'll proposi- Sion which, if it materializes, will prove a substantial benefit to the town aud to every business interest repre- scented in it.
 Tue report, by Chairman Lee, of the Association committee on extension nf the sewer, showed that progress is being made ill matter first agitated in fhe Business Mems Association, and which is going to be material benefit
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record Of Ooings from Week to Week CulIed from The News Files,
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August 22. Mir. Robert Whiting, of Brooklyn. \. T., was calling on old friends ill town.
 Mrs. Frederick Watson had rare variety of the passion flower ill full bloom
 Franklin Scoville, formerly of Ca naan, now of Pine Meadow, was q guest of Canaan relatives.
 Mrs. Hattie McGregor. of New York, returned to her home after spending the summer with her sister, Mrs. Robert Van Deusen.
 k. B. Evans. of Charlottesville, who married Miss Lillie Wooster, of Ca naan, had completed q new house and the young couple were to occupy it.
 Charles Wright, who went to Cali fornia ill '49, was visiting friends in town.
 Thomas J. Owen, of New York. was drowned at Twin Lakes.
 At meeting held to make arrange ments for the entertainment of the Seventh Regmient Connecticut Volun- teers, at their reunion, Mr. D. L. Peirce, Mir. L. Dunuing and MT. c. L. Parsons were appointed committee to have charge of the affair.
 Twelve cars well filled with the em- ployeS of the GreenwOods company of New Hartford, passed through Canaan enroute to Holley's Grove, Lakeville.
 Miss Elizabeth w. Greenwood, of Brooklyn, N. Y, preached a fine ser mon in the Methodist church
 A son was born to MT. and Mrs. Frank Partridge, of HOusatonic.
 The boarding house at Pine Grove was conducted by G. P. Strong for the Methodist society.
 H. H. Coggswell sold cakes, candies, fruit and cigars at Pine Grove, for the eighth season.
 After an exciting fight Sheriff Robert Van Deusen captured the horse thieves who escaped from the sheriffs near Pine Grove.
 A large and convenient barn was built at Pine Grove for boarding and feeding horses.
 Falls Village-The band played from the balcony of Citizens Hall. The funeral of Mrs. Milo Sherman was at- tended from her late residence at Ames- vile. The musical held at the home of Rev. B. N. Lewis was very enjoy able affair. The next one will be held at the residence of Mir. T. Tucker Two men attempted to enter the creanl- cry but were frightened away by the superintendent. The boys who had been camping at Twin Lakes, returned to their homes. Rev. Mr. Kay oc- cupicd the pulpit at the Methodist church. The three churches i'll town were to hold a Sunday school picnic at Seaside Park, Bridgeport.
 West Cornwall-Miss Ada Sterling, singer from Bridgeport. was the guest of R. l. Scoville. Miss Jennie Mallinson was visiting in Westfield, Mass. Rev. Samuel Scoville, of Stam- ford, was spending his vacation on Cream Hill. A barn belonging to Col lins Wilcox. was struck by lightning and badly damaged. The construction train ran over and killed a man from Cornwall Bridge. Rev. Wayland Spaulding, who had been pastor of the Congregational church for one year, was to preach his last sermon. Mir. Burton Hart had sold his farm to George H. Crandall. Smith &5 Sons were re- pairing the old Roman Catholic church which was made over into a hall Miss Mary P. White was to spend six weeks in Ohio.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
A Connlalnt.

English phrases are creeping into our pure lingo at an amaznig rate, said George Ade ut house party at Hazelton Farm. his Indiana estate.
 We now call dude by the English term of nut. A sack suit is lounge suit. A derby hat, bowler For excuse me- we say, I'm sorry Even our fine old Yankee word smart has been corrupted. You never know what smart means any more"
 Mir Ade drowned.
 Why" he said, "when people now. adays tell me girls smart, have to ask:
 "'High brow or low neck 7" "'-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Jf2171, (census of 1910.) Two railroaus.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School aud frst-cass school system.
 Five churches.
 First class hotel.
 Fire department. ipcluttug chemical en- gfne.
 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-ewake Business Meu's Association. Extensive lime and iron industries. Fraternal and benefit societies. Brass band.
 Up-to-qate department stores. Pure afr and wholesome climate.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

Elise Underhill Eaton, of Stock bridge, replying, ill the Eagle, to the ten reasons given in the anti-suffrage column of The News of March II, for opposing votes for women," gives particular attention to reason No. in the list, which was, Because the fam fly, not the individual, is the unit of the state, and the average family is all ready represented by it's male voter or voters. " Mrs. Eaton meets this prop osition in this fashion: "If Mrs. Anti always agrees with her husband who is, of course, the most upright and conscientious of voters-why wouldn t it be better for her to have a vote of her own and thus double the chances for the best candidate? And if she doesn't always agree with him, how is he going to represent her at all ?" To the neutral innocent bystandeI it looks as if the argument were answered.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
War.
To the Editor of The News:

To the Editor of The News:
 Everyone is talking about the war. Some champion one country and some the other, but I think none of the powers ought to be lauded for the slaughter and misery they are bring ing upon the world, and it seems strange to me, after all the talk about worlds peace, or peaceful world, and in this goth century of enlightenment and Christianity, that there must ce--
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

Believe in your town and talk your belief," says an exchange. If you have any old fogies remember they are ill the minority, and that it takes all kinds of people to make world anyway. Encourage live people to move in by making it worth their while. Welcome outside capital. Don't begrudge the dollars the enter prising man makes, but hustle around and collar a few yourself. Above all, pull together, and the town will ride the high wave of prosperity over the most discouraging breakers, and every inhabitant will get his or her share of profit from the voyage"
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
MAILS CLOSE, GOING

MAILS CLOSE, GOING North East South West 9:41 am 8:11 am 8;13 am 10:17a.m , 6:40pm 3:56 pm 2:30 pm 6:3S pm MAILS OPEN, FROM North East South West 9, 15 am 800 am To: 13 am 9:15a.m :: To pm 1o:5o am 7:2o pm 4:25 pm
 7:15p.m
 Mail closes ou Route No. l R. F. D. at 1O:3o a. n. For SOuthfield and Mill River at pm.
 B. L. ROBERTS, r. M.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

In view of the ease with which a state prison convict can get away, with the help of the prison guards and a hack-saw, the real significance of the old hymn is strikingly apparent: "Stone walls do not a prison make, nor iron bars a cage'
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
Give the Devil His Due.

When human nature goes astray, And wanders from the narrow way, Who is it that we always claim For our transgressiOns is to blame ?
 The devil. Who is it that we all agree, If we resist him he will flee, But when he sings hls siren song Who do we blame if we go wrong?
 The devil. When we would our steps retrace, And go little slower pace When gracefully we would retreat, Who whispers in our ear, "cold feet?"
 The devil. When Mother Eve stood on her toes To reach the fruit that caased our woes, When she was caught at early dawn, Who did the old girl blame it on?
 The devil And since she ate the juicy fruit, Her children have all followed suit, And when in sinful ways we revel, When caught, we blame 1t on the devil. But while his reputation's tainted, He may not be as black as painted. His virtues, it is claimed, are few; But let us give the devil his due. J. w. Anderson in Ansonia Sentinel The Aide-F General, have the honor to report that we have taken the enemies position.
 The General-"Fine And how many prisoners did we capture ?'' "Three thousand. :"
 "Fine! And how many men did wt lose p
 'Six thousand. !" "Fine ne!-"Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

A. Pancake is manager nf lunch room in West Virginia.
 Journal.
 While we are on the subject of these significant names, I. M. A. Tyre is the name of the truthful genius who makes speciality of digging out the indi- viduals whose names match their busi- ness
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
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AS AN ADVERTISING w EDI U M The News should appeal with special force to the sagacous business man.
 It has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- fseld County and Southern Berkshire.
 1t has competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towns to report the ocal dnings each week. and goes into the homes and is perused by the entire families of the thrifty, intelligent, reading class of people whom Ehe iong-headed advertiser most desires to reach
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

Subscribers requested to notify the pub Atsher promptly of any failure to receive papers reg uIarly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
PATIENCE.
BY EMMA RODEMEYER WAIT.

Hold fast, oh my heart, to the vision
 Of life that k perfect complete :; The dream of the ideal still cherish,
 ltS joys are delightfully."- sweet Go forward with courage undaunted.
 Believe in the trurst and best: Your faithfulness will he rewarded.
 Be patient. and trust for the rest.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
THE EMS, AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the sadce of publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office. East Canaan T.. H. Oakes' Store. Lakeville, Post Office, Falls Village, George T. Johnson's Store, Norfolk ocutt & Rood, Ashley Falls A. L. Dickinson, Salisbury J. W. Morgan. Great Darlington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
WRITE LETTER ABOUT

Communications subjects of general inter- est to The News readers are invited, but no Gsttention will be paid to anonymous letters
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

Chalk up another mark to the credit of our local fire company, in the case of the "Bullard house" fire of last Thursday. The boys were there, with their chemical apparatus, almost be- fore that pesky incendiary rat got through sneezing from the birthstone of his ill-gotten match They were
 Johnny on the spot and halfway to the fire before the alarm sounded. If the fire -fiend expects to "put one over" on our firemen he will have to get up very early in the morning, an1 even then he will find them hot on his trail.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

You can never tell where the country newspaper goes to. Some of them are like the editor who wrote to catalog house for some advertising. They re- piled that they would be glad to use his space. but would like to know what territory his paper covered, whereupon he told them: "This paper goes from New York to San Francisco, from Canada to the gulf, and it keeps me working until ? o'clock in the morning to keep it from going to hell. i" Falmouth, (Ky.) Outlook.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
GET TOGETHERl

An appreciative poetical contributor to the esteemed Amenia Times thus concludes forceful plea for community cooperation:
 Let us look into the possibilities for incorporation, then every man can pull his little pound. Let us take this up as good neighbors. one and all for we are equally interested Let us in the words of John Rodemeyer of the Con- necticut Western News: "Get together Pull together. Team work is what counts and the bigger the team the better the count. "Get together, pull together! "
 Be the slogan of our town; How it makes the hills of trouble
 Hotter. then come tulnbling down. "Get together, pull together "
 Oh, it grips us all at last: Making hardened grOuches sunny
 When their stubbornness is past. "Get together, pull together!"
 Gee. it stirs up local pride; Bringing even the indifferent
 To fight bravely on our side. "Get together, pull together!" "
 From the rise to set of sun; Keep the battle song a-ringin'
 Till at last the day is won. "Get together, pull together!"
 Listen! How the whole world sings When the women, men and children
 Start to fight for better things
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
THURSDAY. MARCH 25, 1915.

Do not wish the world were better Let me tell you what to do. Set watch upon your actions, keep them always straight and true; Bid yourself of selfish motives, let your thoughts be clean and high. You can make a little Eden of the sphere you occupy.
 Ella Wheeler Wilcox.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

"Beauty and Baldheads" appears on the cover of the current Harper's Weekly. There is an old saying that nature, becoming jealous of the beauty of some men, makes them bald. It is her way of wreaking vengeance-Or shall we call it taking out spite ?-Meriden Journal. Call it what you will; the fact remains that some of tie handsomest men you know are bald headed. .-ConnecticutWestcrn News.
 Say, John, was it so good you thought I couldn't have said it, or was it so bad you thought it must have come from the Meriden Jour nal ?-Joe Hollister in Pittsield Eagle.
 Why, for pity sake, Joseph! Did W make that mistake in giving credit We've got to cut out those Welsh rare all there is about it.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

If Harry Thaw succeeds ill getting loose we trust nobody will give him the tip that MT. Virginius J. Mayo is the Stanford White, of New Haven. Mayo's published record so far is: One woman married in Scranton or at least made to believe she was MayO's wife; result, three children; one woman married and now living with him at New Haven; one stenOgrapher now liv- ing in Brooklyn under the name of Mrs. Dudley, with two children of which Mayo admits the paternity; one stenographer, Miss Wahler, living with her parents, with 2-year-old child of which she says Mayo is the father. One stenographer, Lillian Cooke, con- mitted suicide recently.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

And now the cats are as responsi- ble as the dogs for spreading dis ease. By and by we will get to the horses and the birds. We shall be indeed fortunate, if under all these circumstances, we pre- serve our sense of humor. New Haven Journal Courier.
 The delicious flavor of this joke is derived from the fact that nothing is more contagious than Colonel Osborn $ humor.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

KODAK films developed and pictures printed
 Village. Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

eggs, Al condition. GO E. l. Red chickens. lay ing 1 pair shoats. D. II. Roger, Canaan Valley. Tel. 37i.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

FOR SALE-Piauola Player Piano, mahogany finish. also seventy music rolls In good con dtion. Cost Sl50, will sell for SGO. Box 3l, Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

FOR SALE Billiard Tables in good cond,- tiOn, with Balls, Cues and Racks. Bargain price, Address, Lock Box lO0S. station A, Winsted. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

HAVING decided to discontinue housekeeping will sell my furniture at private saie commence ing on Thursday and continuing until Monday at Mrs, Dora Weddle's Curtis cottage.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

TO RENT or For Sale-My place on lower road to East Canaan. House and barn in good re. pdr. Good fruit on place. Henry Miller, East Ca laan.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

FOR SALE old newspapers neatly tied in bundles of 25 or 90 for j aud 10 cents per bundle The Canaan Printing Co.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

FOR SALE A Brownie No. I Camera and cffry-
 tug case in good order. C. W, Parsons. Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25

winter layers, 10 eggs for Sl 0O Day old chicks l5 cents each. Sven Johnson, Ashley Falls. Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
MISCELLANEOUS

GENERAL Laundry work. blankets bed quilts. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. J, F. Cudney. RARE COINS AND POSTAGE STAMPS A premium list of prices paid, Yours for a dime at The tanaan Printing Co.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-25
Cent-a-Word Advertisements Minimum Charge zS Cents
 FOR SALE

FOR SALE-10 yearling heifers, 2 yearling bulls al high grade Hoi>tein. Also a goth Century Kemp manure spreader almost new. in first class condition. Also a No. l1 de Lavel Cream Separator but little used. Benjamin Sedgwick. Telephone, Canaan 7S2.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
"DELICACIES" AT THE FRONT
Hindu Troops Have Partially for
Dainties That Seem Peculiar
to Western Senses.

A native Indian writer, Mr.. Mira.
in letter to an English newspaper,
tells of the kind of delicacies that the
British Indian troops at the front par
ticularly enjoy. The principal things
are ghee, areca nut, betel and Indian
tobacco.
The English readers, says the Man
chester Guardian, ghee will be the
most mysterious of these commodi.
ties. II is a kind of clarified butter,
made from curdled milk-in India,
usually from buffalo milk. The
curdled milk is churned into butter;
then the butter stands for few days
until it begins to turn rancid. Then
1t is boiled. and seasoned with dhye-
whatever that is-salt or the leaf of
the betel, which is kind of pepper
plant. Indians like it, but Europeans
seldom do, because it is so ripe" that
it is virtually rancid.
AS most people know, the Hindus
use the areca nut as kind of chew
ing gum. They chew it with betel
leaf and a little shell lime. The nut
is astringent and bitter, but 1t does
not seem to have any particular effect
on the user. The betel leaf adds a
peppery flavor to the combination.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1915-04-08
THOUGHT OF NONE BUT HUBBY
Jealous Woman Unable to Imagine
That Any other Man Would
FiIrt With Her.
Twas at the masked ball!

Twas at the masked ball!
Smilax and battleax were the chief
note in the decorative scheme.
Mrs. Mullinger Tawne, the jealous
est woman of our set, turned green
underneath her mask.
That man in the mauve domino is
my husband" she Kissed to her.
self. "Oh. if l catch him actually
flirtfng!"
Just then the man in the mauve
domino strolled over to her.
"Ah, beauteous one-for know you
are beauteous cen though your fea-
lures ere hidden" he began with a
low, but not common bow.
IF he but knew" she thought
greedily. "Oh. but will make him
rue this day."
You do not answer" continued the
man in mauve. And he leaned sud,
denly over and kissed one of her two
cheeks. A wild, baleful light sprang
into her eyes.
Il will divorce you for this!" she
muttered. And just then the bell rang
for unmasking. The man in mauve
slipped his mask off, and Mrs. Multi
ger Tawne started back, fainting from
disappointment.
1t was not her husband.-Detroit
Free Press.