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Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
Amateur Truce Makers.

Toward the end of the last siege of Paris by the Germans in lST0-T1. the custom grew up of observing an in formal arm.Stice of about an hours duration nt sundown. when the hun gry citizens. or some of them at all events. used to come out and purchase sausageS from the PruSsians and Ba- varianS in the advanced trenches at about ten times their normal price. After awhile. however. the custom came to the Knowledge of Von Moltke. who effectually and promptly put q stop To ii by shooting some half dozen or more nf the amateur truce makers. -PearSunS Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
Why You Wink.

The unconscious act of winkinc bears quite important relation to the welfare of the eye This being the most delicate and sensitive organ of the body exposed tu the air. II Is in constant need ot thc pro;ection given hy the eyeIids. which not only close quickly all the approach of danger. but are employed in washing the surface 0f the eye. MoSteming K required 10 offset the drying effect of the air and cleaning t0 prevent the injurious effect nf dirt E' cry time you wink the eye Is washed Inside the eye k the little tear gland. which. as its name implies is busy storing m the supply of tears This gland Keeps the inside of the li,l moist. and yOu wink automatically whenever the surface of the eye he comes dry or Il particle of dust or any thing else strikes 1t. This work is done as often as necessary. and Ia realize how often il k necessary try how long you can keep your eyes open without winkng.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
Evanqelist Who Was an Actor.

George Whitetield qualified as yoy for greatness in more than one direc. tion The future evangelist enjoyed play acting and performed in girls clothes before the mayor and corpora. tiOn of Gloucester. while by the time he was fifteen he had become an OK pert ale drawer in the family public house These pursuits. alien to the pulpit. appear. however. tn have been converted into aids to evangelism. The youthful love of the stage, says the London Chronicle. no doubt helped to develop the tremendous histrionic gift which made Lord Chesterfield on hear. ing Whitctield describe Il blind beg. gar's fall over a precipice spring from his seat and cXclaim. Good heavens. he's goue!"
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
A Smart Answer.

The following episode took place in q country village in the north of ELg land One morning aS a Schoolmaster was proclaiming t0 his school he saw a penny. He picked If ul,, he placed the penny in his pocket, and after the chil' dren had assembled in the school the SchoOlmaSter said:
 Has any child lost any money?"
 After a few moments q small boy in he front of the class put up his hand
 Well. Robert. what do you wantY eiSked the master.
 Please, sir. | have lost q penny" re piled the boy.
 And where did you lose your penny, Robcrt%" inquired the master
 Please. sir. where you found it."
 Robert got the penny amid the laugh ter of the master and the whole class, Philadelphia Record.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
He Had Found His SpeoiaItv

A London contemporary tells the fol lowing unecdote: A member of the bar not richly endowed with intellect after years of brietiessness married rich widow. She died, Again he sought a bride wi.h q large dover and again became n widower. Then he thought he would return to his long neglected profession. He approached m old friend who had meanwhile become n judge of the supreme court and asked what. in his opinion. would be the wisest course for him to pursue. Stick to the probate and matrimonial" said the judge.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
Her knowledae of Music.

The nnmes of musical compositions do not always convey the impression that .s intended by their composers. d. one listener discovered recently at Il San Francisco concert. One woman waS much interested Tn the music aud sat aS close to the orchestra aS poSSi .Ile, attentivcly listening to every note popular air had just been played Ii was a catchy, melodious bit of music and was received with warm applause Immediately following it on the pro gram was Dvorak'S ''HumoreSque." and he attentive listener drew back in dis gust. Just think" she said in tones loud enough to he heard Oy those near by-'juSt imagine playing something humorous after that other beautiful piece It ought not to be allowed."- Argonaut.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
ABSTRACT OF CANAAN, ss., Probate D Court, March 16, 1915.

hlSIhlCI OF JAN IAN, SS., Probate D Court, March 16, 1915.
 Estate of John Kane, late of North Canaan in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Michael E. Kane. of North Canaan, praying that an instrument ill writing purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased be admitted to probate and that letters testamentary may be granted on said estate, as per applica- tion on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in North Canaan in said District, on the 23d day of March, A. D. 1915, at 10:30 o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given to all persons in terested i'll said estate of the pendency of said application and time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing a copy of this order once in some news paper having circulation in said Dis trict and by posting a copy thereof on the public sign post in the town of North Canaan at least five days before the day of said hearing to appear, if they see cause. at said time and place and be heard relative thereto, and make return to this court.
 Attest, David c. Whittlesey, Judge.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
T ax Notice,

Notice is hereby given to the Tax payers of the Town of Sharon that l will be on the dates specified at the fol lowing named places for the purpose of receiving Taxes laid on List of 1914, due and payable April l, 1915. At the Town Hall in Sharon on every Monday i'll month April and the first Monday of each and every month there after from a. m. until i D. III. I will be in Ellsworth at MT. Horace M. Dun- bars house April 15, from to 3 D. m., Amenia Union postoffice on April Is, from 1 d. III. to 1 p. III. On all Taxes not paid by May l, 1915, interest at the rate of nine went per annum will be charged as per statute.
 Otto H. Tiedeman, Tax Collector.
 Sharon, Conn.,, March 10, 1915.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
His Revenqe.

"Ha. har' said the man who had just been elected ''l thought you said you trusted the wisdom of the plain peo. pie"
 'I still believe in it." replied the de- feated candidate. "The wisest people want il joke now and then."-St Louis Post. Dispatch.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
IT ax NntIrc

The Rate bill of tue Town of North Canaan, COnu., on list of 1914 has been placed ill my hands for collection. Rate , mills on the dollar. due and payable OH or before March 10th, 1915. Interest on unpaid taxes after May 1st, 1915, will be charged at rate of 9 per cent. per annum.
 John $. Reed, Collector. Town of North Canaan, Conn.,, March 9th, 1915. Office Canaan Savings Bank
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
An Easier Task,

Mammal do you think it Is true, as papa says. that teachers do not have to work as hard now as they did when he went to school?'
 "I expect it is"
 What do you suppose the reason is?" The teachers of today don't have to gearh vour father. "--Buffalo News.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
Tactful Man.

He-Do you know, you are so clever and charming and brilliant that l real ly feel embarrassed fin your presence, She - But you mustn't; really you mustn't. He reasSuringlyl-Oh. dare say I'll get over il when l know you better!-Life.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
Puzzlino All Riuht.

It's bit puZzling, isn't lt?' said one man to another who was striving to hold on 10 his hat and his umbrella at the same time in high wind.
 Yes" said the man accosted. It's like d wall paper hanger with the hives. Ladies Home Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
nL%TRICr )r' :-h-,..>,. , ss., Court D 0f Probate, March :. 1915.

 Estate ot Sural, W. l'hri man, late of Sharon. iu said District. ceased The Court of Probate the District of Sharon hath li.uitri al q allowed six mouths from the date treof for the creditors "f said "Stntr tn exhibit their claims for 4 lement
 Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attr<'td. within said time, will be drburrtd recovery. All pcrsonS indebted to said Estate are requested to make il. mediate pay ment tO
 George F. Reel. AdminiStr ltor. Post Office address, Amenia Union, N. |.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
Overhead Charqes.

The Boss Whats this item on your expense account. "Overhead expenses, S4?'' The Travelling Salesman-That was an umbrella I bought.-Philadel- phia Bulletin
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
Quite So.

Longevity. after all. is largely matter of diet"
 ''Indcpd! I had the impression 1t was largely d matter of time"-St Louis Times
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
More Than Her Share,

Patience Nature has provided for her lavishly.
 Patrict- how sui
 She has two chinS" Yonkers Statesman.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
LEGAL NOTICES
T ax Notice,

The Rate bill for 1915 on list of 1914 of the Town of Canaan is in my hands for collection. 1 will be at the select mems room ill Falls Village, April lst, April 6th, and April l 9th from a. III. till l2 III. to receive said taxes. To all taxes unpaid May first. will be added 9 per cent. with cost. All taxes must be settled by the first of October, 1915.
 H. P. Morse, Collector
 March 9. 1915.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
The Trouble.

"There seems to be Il coolness be tween them"
 "Ycs. The trouble Is they re both too hot tempered" - Detroit t'rre Press.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
NOTICE

The Rate bill for the Canaan Fire District for 1915 is now due und paya- ble on or before May 1st, 1915. Rate 25 mills on dollar
 John $. Reed, Collector. North Canaan, Conn.,, March 15. 1915.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
C o1 Reason.

"Wc'l. .Ichrny, do you wi>h y"u wee n =ruWn.p man|
 ',Tou hct co"
 ''-:ut }.hy:"
 So pto..'e wouldn't ask me such 1t' 'i questions. "-EXrhnnGp.
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18
Under Cover.

Parson-- Robert. did you know thnr your mother wa~ iooktn" for you? Bobby You bet. That's why She cant dnd me Boston Transcript
Connecticut western news., 1915-03-18

= iS our duty to do our best to bright VII f'>e lives of the people who live with @ or are GcnandeEt on LIS.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25
SAVE BOTH TIME AND LABOR
Casserole Dishes Should Be constans
ly in the Mind Of the Housewife
in the Summer.

The long list Of casserole dishes an
among the time and labor savers d
the summer housewife. With ever
thing cooked in and served from tht
same dish. table service. as well a
dishwashiug. is reduced to the mill
mum, while even a commonplace prep
aration is given a bit OF elaboratiOa
by this process.
In the same practical category h
longs the attractive serving OF an e
casional planked dish. surrounded n
an alternating variety OF vegetables
While in reality the meat or fish y
served may have been broiled In M
regulation way, it gains much In ~
pearance II served In imitation Of .
planked dish. occupying the center y
a large platter with the vegetables
a border. Mounds Of mashed potile
or boiled rice, alternating viii
mounds of some fresh vegetable, IN
quite sufficient, although more "
riety Is easily possible. Vegetaels
served in this way make an attracnH
garnish. at the same time lessenlnl
the number of dishes required on "
table.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25

tank is spliced in in its place. Then
the cable is paid out as the ship re-
turns to the buoy marking the location
of the other end. With this recovered,
the ship has both the San Francisco
and Honolulu ends of the cable on
board. Tests are made to ascertain
that no other faults have developed
| and that both sections are in good
condition. A message reading Com
munication restored-now making final
splice is sent to both Of the stations.
Following this message two hours are
allowed before the stations attempt to
communicate with each other. This Is
very busy two hours on board the
cable ship. The ends Of the cable are
secured over the sheaves at the bow
and are connected by splice from 36
to 40 feet long. With the splice COM
pleted two ropes, one at each side OF
the bow, are attached to the cable and
it is lowered overheard and Stacked
out slowly until it reaches the surface
Of the water. A block of wood Is placed
on the deck under each Of the ropes.
At a given signal the ropes are cut at
the same time with axes, the ends OF
the ropes fly overheard and the cable
sinks to the bottom Of the ocean. AS
the cable disappears from view. the
engines are ru.. full speed ahead and
cable ship returns to port.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25

layer II sav dust an ,,,cn ~
Inside the box o. pail place s, ,as'|
smaller receptacle, such as tep.os.']
pail tttnj, with a cover and ~
the space around 1t with so~.
This inner Pail holds the ice srs
milk.
The ice VIII keep longer /, .
broken up and enclosed IN
covered pail Put the little ,au
the bottom OF The refrieerato, II
pack the bottles around it. and M, :
cover on. Thea close the outer cav.
which for additional protection s]
be lined with newspapers or u,,,
cushion stuffed with hay or s,sI
Where ice cahpot be Aad the bo,s'
may stand in a pail. Under a s,,s.
of running water.
A bottle babs should be fes nj.
the same regularity as a nursjns Nj.
The be-. lies may be given at w.
9 a III, At /? noon. and at 2 ~.
9 p, III. Up to the age of four mo,, .'
the baby viii need one mora ,,..
feedjns After that he should .ls.
all night.
Beginning at tae fifth month a.
time between tecdings should !.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25
Tho Iris in History.

The iris was long centuries ago
adopted by Louis TX the gallant
young crusader, as the emblem of his
house. It became thereby the flow-
er of Louis" which was corrupted
into "Fleur-de-lis." The iris. or blue
flag. is really meant when one speaks
of the lily OF France. The iris is q
plant that insures its life. In Its large
rootstocks 1t lays up endowment in
surance In the days Of plenty, 40 that
when the earth is chill, cold and In
hospitable its savings will provide
against need.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25
BroWnstone Front Cake.

Two squares OF chocolate grated,
one-half cupful Of milk, yolk OF one
egg. Stir and cook until the consis-
tency Of custard, stirring constantly.
Add one tablespoonful of butter.
When cool add one cupful of sugar,
one-half cupful milk. with one tea
spoonful OF soda dissolved In 1t. one
and one-half cupful of sifted pastry
-four, one teaspoonful of vanilla and
a pinch Of salt. Frost with egg white
and enough powered sugar to spread
Flavor.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25
Tjtivatino Titles.

King Victor Emmanuel boasts the
most comprehensive official title OF
any European monarch. His digni.
taries, most Of which come to him
from the old kingdom Of Sardinia, In.
clude a claim to the sovereignty of
Sardinia, France, Spain, England,
Italy, Jerusalem. Greece. Alexandria
and Hamburg, in addition to such
grandiloquent generalities as Ruler of
the Midway Sea. Master OF the Deep
and King of the Earth-Pall Mall Co
zette.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25
Curtain Washing Hint.

When washing new curtains you
will generally find that they are full
Of lime. A great deal of trouble may
be saved by soaking the curtains over
night in water in which a little salt
has been dissolved The salt draws
the lime and makes the curtains easy
to wash.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25

and capable of registering a pull up to
Is tons. The ship then steams ahead
at speed Of one or two knots an hour
in kind of taking maneuver at
right angles to the line of the cable.
While the ship Is engaged in graphing
| a member of the crew. ordinarily the
| fourth officer, sits on the grapnel rope
| the strain when the cable has been
| hooked. The instant the cable is
| hooked the ship is stopped and the
grapnel rope is slowly wound in by
the hauling machinery. Sometimes the
cable will stand the heavy strain Of
being lifted until it reaches the sur
face, only to snap and sink to the bot
tom again before it can be secured
When this happens the ship steams to
new location and starts graphing
anew.
When the cable is brought safely to
the surface, 1t is first secured on either
side of the grapnel by what is known
as a chain stopper" this work being
done by a man lowered over the bow
In a boatswain's chair The cable Is
then cut, each end is connected to the
instrument in the testing room, and
the stations at San Francisco and Hon
olulu are each called up. 1t is more
than likely, of course, that the ship
will not be able to speak to one of the
stations, as the fault will probably lie
at some point between the ship and
the station. In case it Is necessary for
the ship to steam one way or the other
to find the fault. as it usually is, it is
necessary to leave one end of the cable
behind and to secure 1t SO that 1t can
be raised again without graphing One
of the big seven-ton buoys shown in
the illustration is made ready, a flag is
put on It, and 1t is lifted overheard by
derrick. One end of the cable is at
tached to the buoy by long mooring
chain and rope, and Is allowed to sink
to the bottom. the buoy Itself being
held in place by a mushroom anchor.
At night time the buoy carries light.
The ship now starts picking up the
cable toward the fault. This Is slow
process, requiring careful navigation,
as the ship must be kept going slowly
ahead at such speed as to relieve the
strain on the picking-up gear. The
cable comes on board at the rate Of
one or two miles an hour and is coiled
by the men into one of the large round
tanks that take the place Of the hold
in an ordinary ship. The cable is
guided from the bow to the tank by a
series of sheaves placed at intervals
on the deck. While this operation is
going on, the electricians continue test
ing and the cable may have to be cut
several times before the actual faul
on board. With the fault found, the
defective portion of the cable Is cut
out. and good piece from the ships
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25
Iowa Fruit BouiI'cn.

Wash twelve prGnes, ohe'na' ~.
full of seedless raisins ana one'''I :,
cupful of rice. Soak them lot -, -
hours in one quart Of cold water ~ ~.
slowly in the same water anu
about half done add one taDiesp00.I
of sugar one diced apple and s'!'. h
Juice of half lemon. When reaa' a
one tablespoonful OF cornstaf'. N
solved In three Tablespoonful " -
water Boil for ten minutes anu y
IN bouillon cups. These are vi
nice.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25
Pice Mold.

Mix one-half cupful rice WIFI y
cupfuls cold milk, put II III ', &
boiler. add onehalf teaspoon' =. I
and boil about one hour, then y.
in a mold, and when perfec'., :
turn out and spread with scraps'
nile sugar, about one cupful; pou! ~. y
one cupful whipped cream and ~
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25
When Ice Cream Sticks.

Ice cream Is sometimes frozen :, :
hard that it does not come CUT Vi =
mold easily. When this happens y =
the cold water run over the ou''s
of the can The water - so ~
warmer than the ice cream 'na' :,
melts sufficiently to start II OUT, :. :.
does not melt 1t enough 10 5pO"
shape Of the mold.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25
Brown SUGAR Gingerbread.

One cupful brown sugar, one-a'A
cupful lard. one teaspoonful salt, ON
teaspoonful soda, two teaspoonl0a
cream of tartar. one and one-hall 10
spooufu,s ginger. one cupful OF mu'
DILUTED condensed milk may be usa
or even clear water, -four. Cfe's
sugar and lard together, then add wv
er ingredients, using flour enough ' '
make it rather soft Bake IN Dlsea'
tin about one-half hour.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25
Frightening RUGS,

Throw coarse salt over rugs and
carpets before sweeping them to pre-,
vent the dust from rising. This will
brighten the color also.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25
nLt,. oil otatns.

Yellow machine oil STAINS ." -
material may be removed py 80
the spot with a cloth wet VIII
MIA before using soap.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25

Diamonds Absorb RadIum Rays.
Diamonds exposed to radium become
highly radioactive and remain so for
several years. according to a British
scientist.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1915-09-25

T a time when the public
!: :: !: :; :: :: !:
VIN3 expects its war news al
TES most before the smoke OF
.MA battle has cleared away,
MI the submarine cable and
~ the methods used in keep
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-22
Confessions of a Wife
Copyright. 1915 by a. Z ~

| to do for myself and alone"
All right. dear Aunt Mary, III be
home soc after luncheon"
I'm glad for you to do: l want you
to be bright and happy again"
a will only be happy when you are
we'll"
Dear Aunt Mary looked up sudden
~. Listen. Margie. my child, for OF
all my nieces You have been most like
my own child. ! want you to remem.
Der what | am saying TO you today
even if l do not get we'll. want you
to be happy. Margie, dear. don't lie;
your happiness rest or anyone else
II you do he may fail You. not from
choice. but as I shall fail You il | don't
get well. because he can't help ii. No
one could have loved her husband
more than | and yet l have not been
unhappy since he died-1 have missed
him terribly but | have not been per.
fectly miserable. l have been happy
with all you young people"
lhugGed her. little book. Dear. dear
Aunt Mary! That was her way of
telling me how selfish l was. Just
the same ! can't help feeling that this
world is all wrong when it lets PEG.
pie like Jack. who make so much
trouble. go on living and takes our
dear Aunt Marys. who live only TO
give others pleasure and happiness
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-07-22
DOUBLE LooPED CORONATION
BRAID.
BRAID.
BY Caroline Coe.

Having studied the first stitches in
crocheting lace and insertion with cor
onation braid in our last lesson. We
will conclude u lessons in crochet
ing with the stitches Of the finished
insertion and finished braid.
Twist cord as in diagram given be-
low:
Fasten thread by S. C. s. 10 right Sec
ton OF cord loop. 4 oh. S. 5 S. c. $. in
center Of cord loop. 4 oh. s, fasten to
. left section Of cord loop by S. c. S.
oh. S. fasten to foundation section OF
cord by s. c. s. . oh. s.. tastep to right
section of cord loop Xxx by S. c. s. 2 oh.
S. / s. C. s. in third oh. S. on left sec,
ton Of cord loop. . oh. s. 4 S. C. s. in
center of cord loop. repeat from xx IN.
til desired length is attained. The
chain stitches between the cord loops
should be diamond shaped when fin
ished.
Row TX l s. c. S. through the first
of the FIVE s. c. s. in the foundation
stitch over cord loop. 3 ch. S, miss 5
s. ! S. c. s, 4 oh. s., miss 5 s., repeat
from K.
Row II-Turn: 4 oh. s, l S. c. s. in
middle stitch over cord loop. X 4 oh.
s, miss 4 s. ! S. c. s., 4 oh. s.. miss ;
s. l $. c. s. repeat from X for the
length required.
Either side OF this insertion is work
ed the same.