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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-04-28

With full sleeves or short sleeves
knee length or full length drawers with
the double Scat-men's chest and waist
sizes 80 20 46-boys' sizes 10 10 wears
a special valre at % Cents.
Other styles of Shirts and Drawers.
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Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

figures quoted allow one automobile for every fifty persons of our whole opu- lation. That isn't enough. There should be lear" for every family, ii not for every member of every family; and the indications are that there will te, inside of ten years.
 The figures of the auto census show further that the registration fees for the autos jn use last year amounted to $12, ,270, 036, besides s42S,l79 in fees for chaufeurs' licenses. The horseless carriage has come to be decidedly im- pOrtant factor in the industrial and economic calculations of the country and the world. The number of persons to whom it gives employment consti- ute tremendous army, and the capi- tai invested, wages paid and dividends realized foot up an enormous sum.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
AUTO FIGURES.

A census of automobiles, taken by the Agricultural Department-but why by the Agricultural Department instead of the Census Bureau or the Depart ment of Commerce and Labor. is not quite clear-shows that last year sthere were l, ,666, 984 pleasure automobiles in the country, and adding motor trucks, 1,711,179. Since the compilation of the "last year S" census, however. the number must have increased enormons- ly, so that it is safe to say the number nt the present time is largely over 2,OO0, 900. and the prospect, as indicated in the reports and advertisements of the manufacturers, is that the output for this year and next will be in increas- ing ratio. The field is large enough, and the auto craze is intensifying. The
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
What IS This Gas7

A correspondent of the London Lancet says that he is not convinced tht the gas used by tine German army is chlorine, as has been generally be- heved. and in replying to his commun- ication the editor hazards the opinion that the differences in clinical and post mortem observations of "gassed" pa. tients may be due to the use by the Germans of gases other than chlorine.
 The correspondent, Dr. Lennox Vain. wright of the Army Nursing Home at Folkstone, thus describes case which came under his care.
 "A private in the Royal Irish Regi- ment was gassed on May 24. The gus was 60 yards away when first seen, and arrived at the trench in aboIt 50 seconds. The respirator used was the original cue sent out viz. pad and thin bandsges. The symptoms des. cribed by the patient were as follows: SmotheTing feeling, cor x ing, eyes smarted, felt drunk, could not breathe, inward pain in the stomach, could not use arms and legs, knew all going on, but became unconscious two hours
 
 were used and the patient was in bed three weeks; he was then transferred to FolketsoDe- The chest was full of coarse ralesm and the throat was al. ways complained of us feeling raw and sore.
 Dr. Wainwright adds that an exani- nation of the blood did not answer to the accepted chlorine experiments. He asys he is inclined to think that the gas is nitric peroxide, made from nitrate of ammonia and That the symp- toms are more like nitric peroxide than chlorine. He adds:
 "The extraordinary delay in finding out what the gas really is is most sur. prising as perfect crowd of experts is at the front and although cylinder of gas is reported to have been captured no tangible statement has yet been made"
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
What the Other Fellows Say

There is always a temptation to cross a bridge which has been condemned, man being an adventurous cuss at heart t-Meriden Journal.
 Language is a pale, intellectual me- dium with which to express an honest opinion, of the weather, as long as it has to be expurgated.-Ansonia Sem tinel. gs
 When atgirl would rather have cig- arettes than sweets, cocktails than ices, and men than boys, she has pro bably had her third season and her second really serious love affair.-Hartford Post.
 1916 autos are reported to be selling rapidly, ahead of 1916. Which re- minds us that it must be about time for the Thanksgiving and Christmas issues of the popular magazines Hartford Times.
 - Decollete shirts for men are growing in popularity. Rough necks" will be more conspicuous hereafter.-New Haven Union.
 There is deep sympathy for the fire insurance companies who have sus- tained such "severe losses'' that rates are advanced. There is, however. none for the insured who pay the fines for doing business with the "losers. |" What right have the insured to consid- eration, anyway? Just to show how necessary is the jump in rates we refer to the announcement of purchase of two Pennsylvania fire insurance com- panies within a few days by Eastern capitalists. The concerns only paid eight per cent. dividends and the price was merely double that of the combined capitalization. Such poverty as these and other fire insurance concerns are suffering from is indeed deplorable. The marvel is that in their strengthened circumstances they have not petitioned for a government subsidy.-Bristol Press.
 Isn't the new style of bonnet in the Progressive ring a bit skinny New Haven Journal Courier. Sartopial styles call for the slender, leggy man," the coming season, imi- tating the shapes of the men ill the war zone, presumably. Waterbury Repub- lican.
 We talk of assimilating the immi- grants. We might spend some time with profit in considering the danger of the immigrants assimilating us.- Pittsfeld Eagle.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Out With Hum.

Chicago's Chief of Police, Charles C.
 Healey, addressing a conference of his subordinates, took occasion to deal d blow at John Barleycorn, who has been "hail fellow, we'll met'' with the police force for so many years. 'John Bar levcorn," he said, lis the worst enemy we have. He is mocking liar, sedi- tious scoundrel, traitor and a pol troon, and no man who wears the city s star may keep him company. It is easy enough for you to do good work when John BarIeycorn isn't with you. He cobwebs your brain, he dulls your eyes, he slackens your nerves, and whispers false whispers into your mind. So blackball your friend who is not a friend, or else you may find yourself. too, on the outside of the department with your friend. Raus init him."
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Birthday Discourse |.

Quoting as its text an innocent statement the other day by the New York Evening Sun that yesterday was the progressive party's third birthday, " the Evening Post of the same city gives bull moose information from two sources as follows:
 At three years the bull moose Aces machlis americanus) usually reaches his full natural growth. His antlers have attained their characteristic form that is, they project on each side at right angles to the middle line of the skull, and after short distance divide in fork-like manner (Encyclopaedia Britannica some pointing in a repub- lican direction, and some in democra- tic direction (not the Encyclopaedia Britannica The antlers, which con- stitute the main offensive weapon of the bull moose, fiatten out very markedly by the end of the third year Britannica, from which it would ap- pear that the survival of the animal after that period depends less on its native powers than on diplomacy (not the Britannica The usual pace is a shambling trot, but when pressed, the elk, or moose, break into a gallon (Britannica,) with a tendency to take shelter in their native republican "moose-y yard" (not the Britannica.) In America the elk is known as the moose, and the former name is transferred to the wapiti deer tBritannica,) but in America politics tlre2name moose is as sumed or disregarded according to the fluctuations of the direct primary Loud cries of Mature -fakerr')
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Curiosity.

Within the wondrous wilderness,
 If you will come with me, You'll meet an ugly giantess
 Called Curiosity; Her neck is fifty cubits long,
 And pliant like hose; A horrible, sharp pointed prong
 Does service as her nose. Her body's shaped-'twill cause SUI
 prise-
 Just like a question mark, And with two little gimlet eyes
 She sees when it's pitch dark; She towers above the trees so tall
 When upright she doth stand, Like gentle Alice, vou'll recall,
 In haunted Wonderland. A lovely child she once was, at
 The age of Etta May; She poked her nose in matters that
 Concerned her in no way; So. mind your own affairs, nor let
 Your prying self o'erdo, Lest curiosity should get
 The best, some day, of You.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

In its report of the big republican field day at Bridgeport, last Saturday, at which the chief guest of honor was United States Senator Weeks. of Massa. chusetts, potential candidate for Presi- dent, the Sunday Herald said:
 In appearance Senator Weeks re-
 Sembles Henry ROraback. This
 was remarked by several who saw
 the two walking side by side and
 talking over tile political situa-
 tion.
 Senator Weeks has one advantage over J. Henry, however, in being eligi- ble for membership in the Bald-Head Club of America.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record ot Doings from Week to Week Culled from The News Files.
 1884

January 23. Rev. MT. Barnett ex. changed pulpits with Rev. Mir. George of Salisbury.
 A party of nine couples enjoyed a sleigh ride to Lakeville and supper al the WononSco house.
 Hon. William H. Barnum was ill at his home in Lime Rock.
 Eugine No ,, of the Housatonic rail. road hauled train of 30 cars loaded with ice from Pittsfield to Cauaan.
 E. J. Prescott, c. H. Johnson and W. H. Camp were delegates from HousatonIc lodge. No. 61 F. and A. M., to the Grand lodge at Hartford.
 Thirteen of the girls in the inter mediate department of the public school gave their teacher, Miss Nellie Andrus, surprise party.
 The pupils of the High school gave Principal Taft surprise and presented him with a copy of Bryant's poems.
 Thrity-five couples from Lime Rock and Lakeville were entertained by MT. and Mrs. Daniel Scott of Weatogue.
 One of East Canaan's young ladies invited the minister to slide down hill and tipped him into the ditch.
 The sign over The News office door was repainted.
 Robbins vs Coffing estate, Salisbury, in favor of the defendant. The case was appealed.
 Miss Mary $. Peet returned to Ga naan after an extended visit in Win sted.
 Efforts were being made to organize a branch of the N. E. Tobacco Growers Association in this town.
 A tenant house in East Canaan be- longing to Barnum Richardson con- pany, was consumed by fire.
 At special meeting of the Congre- gationai society, Rev. MT. Thompson rendered hIs resignation.
 Falls Village-Hon. Daniel Brewster was assisting G. W. Hall & O.. ill tax ing intentory. Tidings of the death of Herbert W. Thomas, of Providence, son of Henry B. Thomas, were re ceived The cushions of the Congrega- tional church were recovered. Will N. Cady was spending few days with Will Sheppard in Hartford. William Rectal was very ill and no hopes of his recovery were entertained. Stephen Brigner sold 2.300 lbs. of tobacco to New York parties at F cents per lb. The railroad company was filling their ice house with IS inch ice from Pitts field. W. $. Callender was meeting with success trapping. Miss Nellie M. Peck was slowly recovering from ma larial fever.
 Berkshire County-The Berkshire Courier entered upon its 50th volume. Governor Robinson still attended to his duties a superintendent of Sunday school in Chicopce. The Great Bar rington Cheese Company made 463. 200 pounds jof cheese during the year. Their receipts were $5. S93. Francis W. Rockwell, of Pittsield, was elected to succeed Gov. Robinson as congress- man. A party of students coasting in WillIamstown. collided with a bridge and killed Nathan Gest, of Rock Is- land, III. The students of South Berk- shire Institute had an ice boat on Lake, Buell..
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

."I see that down east they are debating the question: Resolved, That bald-headed men make the best husbands" " remarked the fel- low who lives next door, on the way down town this morning. "Were I on the affirmative side of the thing I would rather have it read: Resolved: That the best husbands are bald-headed. '"- Marion Star.
 Another version is: Resolved, That wives make the best husbands bald-headed. ''-Hartford Post.
 The question is an adaptation of tn conundrum propounded originally b' Lew Stone as publicity commissioner in working up public interest in tn last years banquet of the Bald Heat Club of America ill Winsted. Hov those things travel!
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
THURSDAY. AUGUST l9. 1915.
It is difficult to make man feel miserable when he feels he is worthy of himself. .-Lincoln.
THOMAS D. BRADSTREET.

Former Comptroller Thomas D. Brad evening, was member of theo)d Second Heavies, the Litchtield county regi- meut, and was we'll and widely known throughout the state genial. friendly, popular Christian gentleman. At the annual reunion of the Second Heavies, in Canaan, in 1913, Mir. Bradstreet was one of the conspicuous veterans and an interesting speaker at the business meeting, and less than two months ago, at the 37th annual dinner of the Army and Navy Club of Connecticut at New London, he assured the writer in the most cordial terms, that he had never enjoyed reunion with his comrades of the regiment more heartily than at Ga naan.
 MT. Bradstreet had been three times elected comptroller of the State, and it is recalled by Editor Burr Of the Hart ford Times, who was one of his warm personal friends, that ''he had flied the office of state comptroller for a longer period than any other incumbent of the office in eighty-five years
 He was a native and lifelong resident of Thomaston and had filled many offices of public trust, always with credit to himself and with complete de- votion to the interests of his constit- nents. His death is a calamity to Thomaston and is sincerely mourned by his countless friends throughout the state.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
NORTH CANAAN HAS

A population Jf 2,171, (census of 1910.) Two railroaus.
 National and Savings Banks. Trolley railroad extending through the Berkshires to Pittsfield and beyond. Up-to-date High School and first-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., 1915-08-19

Those motorcycle state police are expected to do some sleuthing in Ga naan, before long, in the way of mak- ing hard the way of the automobile transgressor, according to Justice Ford. Watch your tail-lights and keep to the right.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
Boost 2 Little Bit"

The following "ponie." by n Western "pote'' is adopted to any cline and will fit somewhere as we'll as anywhere: Anyone almost can be n knocker; It's easier to tear down than to build, So why not try your best to be a
 booster?
 With pessimists the worlds always
 filled. You cant expect that things will al-
 ways suit you:
 In melancholy judgment then you
 sit? No. Better far to help along little: Better far to boost little bit. It never pays to join the anvil chorus Or spread unkind reports about your
 town; Many there are to hamper and retarl it. Who do their level best to run it
 down. What if it has its little failings? It has its good points, also-hasn't t
 it? So why not to the wheel adjust your
 shoulder;
 Why not get out and boost little bit? A churlish dog may bay the moon in
 anguish; The frog must croak, for nature
 willed it so, The mules were placed on earth to do
 the kicking
 (As any good zoology will show) The good Lord has provided for the
 knocking,
 So if a wider groove you long to fit, Adopt this as motto: 'iBE A
 BOOSTER"
 And then get out and boost little
 bit.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
MAILS CLOSE GOING

MAILS CLOSE GOING North East South West 9:48 a. m SIS a. m, 7:44 a. m 1o:2O a. n1 7:O3 p. m. 3:5i p. m. 2:32 p. m. 6.38 p. m.
 MAILS OPEN FROM North East South West 8:25 a. m S:5O a m. 10:8e g. m 900 a. m. 3:10 p. m. 11:00 a. m. 7:4O D. m. 4:25 D. m.
 7:15 D. m.
 Mail closes on Route No 1, R. F. D. at 10:30 a. m. For Southfield and Mill River at 1. D. m.
 E. l.. ROBERTS, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
JOHN LIS MISSION.

John l., Sullivan. once the champion of champions ill the pugilistic arena, is perhaps the only champion who didn't forfeit his popularity when he lost his title, and is today the idol of lovers of the strenuous sport, everywhere. John L., who was a strenuous booze-fghter' as well as pugilist, has become a plat form advocate of temperance and has embarked upon crusade against the Demon Rum that promises to rival the 1 famous Murphy movement of genera | tiOn ago. For some time he has been delivering temperance lectures, and is now preparing to make "nation. wide tour, with the serious purpose of ''sav- ing the young men of the country" " He has the advantage of most temper ance advocates in knowing, rom actual and costly experience, all about his subject. He has ''been there"
 Last Saturday night John L. deliver ed an address to the inmates of Sing Sing prison. Here are some of the things he said to the bOartlers" in that "hotel:"
 "A good many of us gentlemen have fallen into trouble and wrong,doing through one thing-the thing they call booze. Booze is a curse to mankind. It rots the stomach. rObs us of our strength and activity. makes you old before your time and makes you do Al. z T T your senses.
 You know, boys, better than do, that booze is the chief cause of all those things that lead. men into hotels like this. It gives you false courage, makes you stumble and fall. In drink you lay bare your heart to every man, and if by any chance you do anything wrong all men know of it and away you go.
 II want to teach the young men of the country never to start drinking, " he said ''There is no other way that the young man can beat it except by leaving it alone. Take leaf from the book of John l.. Sullivan and learn that booze has more ways of hitting at you than you have of sidestepping, no matter how shifty you may be. There isn't chance for an even break. "Talk about handling it in moder- ation. There is no such thing. You can't do it. I have heard many a man say: I can handle it all right, but have never yet seen the man who could make good on his statement.
 II went against John Barleycorn stronger than any man alive. 1 have probably hoisted more booze at my own expense than any other man in this or any other country, but never won a decision against him. do not regret the past Ilet it stay where it is-dead and buried-and it is up to you to say to yourselves, Why can't do just as John l.. did ?''
 "When quit drinking I was half drunk. My partner came to me and asked ne if 1 wanteda drink. l told him that would like a glass of wine and he brought me pint. I poured it out. It was bright and sparkling and cold. There were lots of bubbles in it. Boys, liked wine. But took it and poured it into a cuspidor and said, By Cod, l have taken my last drink, and have. That was 10 years ago.
 Every man can do as I did. Every man is born with a free will and the power to use it. In hotel like this you can't get it. Why go to it when you get outside? It will only get you into trouble" :"
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
TELEPHONE. CANAAN se
AS AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM

The News should appeal with special force to the sagacious business man.
 IL has an extensive circulation in Western Connecticut, and especially throughout Litch- field County and Southern Be-Gshire.
 It has competent staff of wide-awake cor respondents in the various towEs to report 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., 1915-08-19

Forty governors of various states ale making a tour of the country, and will visit Connecticut. If they come through Canaan by automobile, we would respectfully admonish them that the "billy cop" at Main and Railroad streets, directing traffic to "keep to the right, means business, governors or no governors.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

The persistency with which the Wurra Wurra Clubs community Christ mas tree cranks harp on the subject may set some other people to agitating by the time Santa Claus begins to look the field over for good little boys and girls.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

The combination of Canaan justice and Norfolk determination bids fair to impress auto tourists over the Winsted turnpike that there is law ill the land and God in Israel.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

Bridgeport's Chamber of Commerce is preparing to initiate the Canaan Busi- ness Mems Associations membership campaign and boost the membership roll.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

The Kaiser insists that peace overtures cannot be considered until after the Germans have captured certain stipu- lated Russian and French cities; but that will be accomplished i'll time to end the war before Christmas. It is possible, however, that the French and Russians may insist on different ar engagements.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
THE NEWS, AGENTS

Extra copies of The News are on sale at the office of publication and at
 Dempsey's Drug Store, Canaan, Post Office. East Canaan.
 Post Office, Falls Village, George T. Johnsons Store, Norfolk H. L. Rood, Ashley Falls. A. l.. Dickinson. Salisbury. J. W. Morgan, Great Darlington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

Prof. Willard Fisher, of Middletown, asserts that he "is still of the democrat ic party" and the party is disposed to inquire, "How much Of it ?''
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
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 Minimum Charge 25 Cents
FOR SALE

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 GOOD TEAM and wagon for sale. Peter Minacei. East Canaan.
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Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
OUR IMPULSES.
BY EMMA RoDEMEYER WAIT.

Methinks each impulse which We feel For higher, better things, Adds to the worlds great harmony
 As if on golden strings Some unseen fingers gently pass,
 Until the mystic sound Touches still other hearts to beat
 With gladness newly found. Methinks eternal harmony.
 Composed of yearnings here, Will be the grand triumphal march Some day to greet our ear.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

Milan has changed from gas street lighting to electricity generating its current by Alpine waterfalls, nearly 100 miles away,
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

Subscribers are requested to notify the pub fisher promptly of any failure to receive papers reg uarly, changes of residence etc.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

No raw oyster can reduce the black eye which the lynching of Leo Frank has given to the state of Georgia.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19

Mir wayup-This is a great big land of ours.
 Mir Blease-That's right, and fel. low doesn't realize it till he travels. Why, you can actually 20 to places in this country where you don't owe any body.-Puck.
Connecticut western news., 1915-08-19
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