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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-02
ments wero served on the spacious We
randas OF the club house.
To Resume.

The Marcato Choral Club will re-
sumo its weekly meetings on Tues
day evening, September 10, whom the
rehearsals for the Faust concert will
be continued and rendered by the
members Of the club late in the fall.
Some excellent singers have been en-
gagged to take the solo parts,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-02
Mems Silk Plated Half Hose
25c a Pair

Here is the best value this store has
ever offered. 1t is finely woven with
Isle thread and by new patented
process, a silk plating has been add
ed, these having in all appearance of
that of real silk sock. Colors.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-02
A New Perfume Asks to
Re Presented.

1t is from Partisan perfumers,
L. 7. Pivers. 1t is called "Saf-
ranor Azurea," and comes in an
oddly shaped bottle. Price S1.65
a bottle. ~ [Toilet Goods, Main
Floor, F,OAt.)
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-02
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Pursuant to an order made BY. tho
board Of education of Simpson dis
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
SHARON

MT. and Mrs. William MacMullen and son William Jr., of Litchfield spent the holidays with the latter's parents, MT. and Mrs. F. Peabody.
 Messrs. Robert Eagan, Russelle Cox, Alanson Middlebrook of Bridgeport spent Christmas with their parents here.
 Misses Mable Hotaling and Ethel Klebes spent Christmas with their parents here.
 Misses Dorothy Landon and Celia Hall of Hartford were home for over the holidays.
 The young men of Sharon are to give a dance at the Casino, Friday evening, December 29.
 MT. and Mrs. Gerald Eggleston of New York spent Christmas with Mir. and Mrs. Charles Whitford.
 Miss Alma Klebes of Torrington was home for over the holidays.
 Miss Grace Lamb of New Haven is spending the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. w. Lamb.
 Mrs. John Liner, who has been spending a few days in Verbank, re. turned to her home here Friday.
 Mrs. Clara Argall of New York spent the holidays with her parents, MT. and Mrs. F. | Peabody.
 Chester Bartram of Syracuse is visit ing his parents, MT. and Mrs. L. H. Bartram.
 Miss Helen Bassett is spending a few weeks with her parents. pr. and Mrs. Bassett.
 Arthur Taylor of Seymour spent Christmas with his wife and her par. ents, MT. and Mrs. James Vosburgh.
 Charles Byron of Fort Slocum spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. P. Byron.
 MT. and Mrs. William Klebes and Roy of Waterbury spent Christmas with their pareLts, Mir and Mrs. Will. liam Klehes.
 MT. and Mrs. William Johnson and son William of Chatham spent Christ mas with the latter's parents, MT. and Mrs. William Klebes.
 MT. and Mrs. Clayton Walter of Hartford spent the weekend with Mrs. P. Lashier.
 George Hapgood of New York is visit ing his parents, MT. and Mrs. Hapgood.
 Miss Anna Hintz of New York spent Christmas with her parents here, R. Hintz.
 Mir. and Mrs Thomas Mckee of New Britian is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. F. l.. Bristol.
 Christmas exercises were held in the Methodist, Congregational, St. Bernard, Advent churches during the past week.
 Miss Gertrude Hamlen of Danbury was home for over Christmas.
 Miss Helen Smith of PleasantviIle, N. r., is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Smith.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
The Horse Upstairs.

Not long since we were riding on an elevated train in Chicago. We looked out of the car, and there right al u". elbow, was horses head, thrust through the upper floor window of brick building. It was startling thing. We felt like saying. "Now. what on earth are you doing up here. old manY' But the horse appeared to be very much at home. No doubt he lived there, twenty feet or so from the ground. It was like n jail. He had no barn lot or pasture. When his days work was over he was taken direct from the wagon to his upstairs stall. Rents were too high for his owner to furnish a stall on the ground. He never had chance to roll over" or to nibble at bit of fresh plowed earth. Yet that horses life in the city was no more artificial and abnormal than the life of the average city man. The man goes of his own accord, however, and the horse has no choice in the matter. Probably the horses wonder why men want to hive together like bees.-Farm Life.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
The Vampire,

This is the vampire: Always inert, sitting still. spending five to seven hours a day Looking out the window on the street. Nothing to give, and al- ways giving 1t. Seeking amusement, entertainment, but never affording any. Taking, but never giving. Sitting quietly and listening to others con- verse and confer, even when her pres ence is unwelcome, but saying nothing but an occasional yes or no. Primitive minded and narrow, with nothing to give. she drains others of ideas with out retaining them-like sieve Thought passes through and beyond her without stopping. She acquires nothing, gives nothing, takes every thing. One person alone with her be- comes exhausted while she is revivi- fied.--New Yoflk Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
Ha,ti's Sans Souci.

The palace Of Sans Souci, erected by Christophe, the black leader of Haiti is situated fin the hills above the level vale of NIilot, with q background of forest and n foreground sprinkled with the palms and huts of simple cul- tivators. Dilapidated ruins and tan gle of tropical trees are the rueful rem nants of the glory that was once the palace without care and the garden O. delight of the king of slaves.
 It was off the coast of Haiti near the site of this palace, that the flagship of Columbus was wrecked. and here he left most of his men when he returned to Spain for aid. Upon his return to the settlement, which he called "La Navidad," he found the whole party dead, including an Englishman named Allard and an Irishman, who was en- tered on the Santa Maria's books as William of Galway.-Nationa Geo graphic Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
Azteos and Human Sacrifices.

Human victims were sacrificed by the Aztecs in various ways and rela- lively in large numbers. Hubert Howe Bancroft, in his History of Mexico" says: "The victims were for the most part captives taken in war, and war was often made solely with view to obtaining them. X large proportion, however, consisted of condemned criIn- inals or slaves, and even of children, bought or presented for the purpose. Moreover, persons sometimes offered themselves voluntarily for the good of the people or for the honor of god. The greater part of the victims died under the knife, but some were burn ed alive, and children were often bur fed alive or drowned, while we hear of criminals being crushed to death between stones. But the most cruel sacrifice of all and yet the most com mon. was performed by tearing out the heart of living human creature at the sacriflcial stone"
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
LAKEvILLE

MT. and Mrs. Charles Thomas and son of Maine spent a portion of last week with Mrs. Thomas's sister, Mrs. NJ. E. Miller. They are on their way to California for the remainder of the winter.
 Roy Miller, who was confined to the house last week with an attack of grip, is able to be about again.
 Frank Bartle was confined to the house last week with stomach trouble.
 The Queen Esther society will meet at the home of Miss Hazel Thurston this week. Thursday afternoon at 8 o'clock Miss Grace Roraback of Canaan will be present and address the society.
 Miss Marian Booth was suddenly called to her home on Saturday last by the illness of her mother. At the latest report she is somewhat better.
 George Washington Jr., has gone to Bridgeport for the winter, where he has secured employment.
 Clifford and Sherman Warner of Waterbury were Christmas guests of friends in town.
 Those from out of town who ha ye been spending the holidays with friends and relatives are k. W. Day, Misses Lena, Abbie, Bessie and Margaret Day with their parents, MT. and Mrs. Charles Day; MT. and Mrs. O. B. Shaw and daughter with their parents, Henry Chapin at William Kane'sr Ray Silver nale with Madison Silvernale; Vincent Silvernale of New Yo4k with his grand mother, Mrs, M. E Miller; Mir. and Mrs. Miles. Roberts and children of Hartford with Mrs. Roberts mother, Mrs. Smith; Misses Mary and Emily Goderis of Hartford with their parents, Mir. and Mrs. Louis Goderis; O. H. Barnett of Waterbury with his parents; {; George Miller of Massachusetts with his parents; MT. and Mrs. George Kimble and children of Waterbury with A. Martin and family: Miss 1ibbie Cleveland of Washington, D. O., with her sister, Almira Cleveland; Misses Bessie and Beatrice Agan with their parents in Ore Hill.
 Because of the celebration of the community Christmas tree in Salisbury on Sunday eve last, there was no services in the Methodist church in the evening.
 The Rev. G. A. Shahan and family spent Christmas with relatives in Saugerties, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
Firm. as a Rack.

"There," he said, pulling his shirt sleeves over his brawny arms and sur veying the clothes prop which had taken him the best part of the after noon to fix in the garden, that's as firm as a rock. Even the combined forces of the clements cannot bring it down."
 Later in the day he found the pole on the ground.
 Did you do thisi" he roared to bis eight-year-old son.
 No, father" was the answer; 'a sparrow perched on it. seed 1t my self."-London Globe.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
Eafhar Knew Him.

Beatrice Harvey, the heiress, had at last consented to marry young noble man who was financially embarrassed.
 "Of course,' said the young man in a lofty manner, II can never be very in innate with your father, my dear Bea- trice, he being in trade. You could scarcely expect that, but he will not be surprised to find me with some in sular prejudices, will he?
 "Oh, mo-" replied the girl sarcastic ally, nothing foolish or i'll bred that you can do will surprise him in the least."-New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
HUNTSVILLE

Mrs. Babcoek and daughter. Mrs. Hillyer spent Sunday with Mrs. Ed ward Sanford.
 Frank Root spent Christmas in New Milford.
 William Parmalee is visiting at Frank Silvernale's.
 George Brown spent Christmas in Dover Plains.
 Several from this place attended the Christmas tree at Falls Village.
 Etta BuShey spent Christmas at her home iD South Canaan.
 Mrs. Edward Houston visited at her home here Saturday.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28

pr. T. L. Watson of New Haven spent Christmas With his father in this place.
 Miss Mabel Russell of Poughkeepsie spent Christmas at her home in Ames. vile. Harold Russell of Pittsfeld was also home.
 Harry Preston is working in West Cornwall.
 Mrs Clarssa Hiserodt of Waterbury is spending few weeks with Mrs. Katherine Benjamin.
 J. T. Bartle and T. J. Bartle spent Christmas at their home in Lakeville.
 MT. and Mrs. Hoyt Simons and children of Waterbury were at Wallace Dickinson's for few days, also MT. and Mrs. Lloyd Proper of Canaan.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Lee Ensign enter. tained MT. and Mrs. c. H. Wiesing of Salisbury, Christmas day
 A. W Hubbell of Hartford was at his home over Christmas.
 Miss Anna Rogers of New Haven is spending her Christmas vacation with her sister.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Olcott have been spending few days with Mrs. 'Olcott's parents. MT. and Mrs. L. s. Frear.
 Miss Theodora Haven of East Rochester. N. Y, is spending her va cation with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Haven.
 Miss Norma Hazeltine of Peekskill is at her home for weeks vacation.
 N. Church Ward of Winthrop, Mass. ,, has been at his home for few days.
 Miss Caroline Dudley of New Haven is guest of Miss Lucy O. Randall.
 MT. and Mrs. E. l.. Ferguson were guests of Mrs. Ferguson's father at Housatonic over Christmas. Miss Clara k. Dunham of New Haven is spending her Christmas vaca. ton with her mother, Mrs. Emma l.. Kellogg.
 Miss Lulu Barnett is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Wells in Holyoke, Mass.
 Mrs. E. o. O'Sullivan and two child. ren, who have been spending sometime with Artist Carpigan, left Tuesday for California.
 I. P. Hornbeck is exhibiting a great horned owl just mounted for him by H. H. Rudge of Great Burlington. The bird was presented to MT. Hornbeck by Harry Kilmer of Sharon and is a fine specimen of the species. a--s .. .sss.zs .s;4@ Joseph Smith of Youngstown, O., spent Christmas with friends in town 1 Dr. T. ". and Miss Many Shannon were guests of their father in Norwich for the holidays.
 Bernard Smith continues to improve, he was the recipient of a great many cards aud remsmbrances Christmas day.
 Nicholas Rogers from New London and John Rogers from Waterbury were home for the holiday. MT. and Mrs. Roberts of Kent were at W. LL Willard's Christmas day.
 At the Methodist church Sunday morning in addition to the regular Christmas hymns the choir sang the anthem, "With us Child is born. " Miss Belle Hanchett and Alfred Abbe sang, Sleep, Holy Babe" Harold Bray rendered violin solo that was much enjoyed. Next Sunday, MT. Haven breaches from the topic, Look i ing toward the past D
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
A River In Brazil.

The state of Sac Paulo, in the repub- lie of Brazil, has river that carries in the world. The name Is of Indian origin and is "Tamanduaetehy" and is also called without saving anything in length river of the Great Tamanoir."
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
iHy Captain GEORGE L. KILMER, Late
 U. s. V.

~ URPRISES have not ceased in
 the surprising world war, now ~ W we'll into its third year. The
 more Important of these sur NxfSes in 1916 have been in France at msa, on the Italian front and in the Balkans, In January the Germans, who were supposed to be on the defen- xkVe in France, sprang vicious attack mHGng a five mile front in the Cham Rngzoe. Farther north on Vimy ridge, nad at Ypres, Belgium, they stormed British trenches. 800 yards and 600 yards in length. While attention was &Mns drawn to the northern front the Germans suddenly launched heavy at kncks on Feb p north of Verdun, neart1ng a tremendous drive against xhat famous salient. which the crown Kamce originally struck at in August. R9T4 Three days later Fort Douau- znCnt, four miles from the city, was which nearly razed it's walls. Next 1ay the Germans captured six fortified French villages and on the 29th shifted afae attack from the north to the south rsnsE- Fighting continued for weeks. Vine middle of May it was evident that Ehe French line would hold in front of Ahe city itself.
 The element of surprise in the Yer Knaa drive lay in that the Germans wUS6d risk heavy losses in storming Notifications for the mere purpose ap- parently of shortening their front.
 Counterdrive by the Allies.
 Et has been hinted that the German offensive at Verdun was launched to Rerestall an expected Anglo-French of GssnsGve against the German communi- Kaff0n farther north. Such a move Rxsat was launched the 1st of July uSNng the river Somme and the river AnGre, Peronne and Bapaume being k1Een objectives. Every day for two weeks either the French or Britisk rYUnged forward, now capturing a viii Ragn. now a woods. Again the Ger inrans would retake ground by desper- mfse Sounterattack. Supposed keys like Contamination and Combles were cap- a1axad, but Peronne and Bapaume still swyxsr the railroad along which the Germans on the battle line in France Eeeeiye their supplies through Belgium. Ak fine end of two weeks of forward xvssysments on the Somme, Lloyd George. British minister of war, eX- sSafmed in a council of leaders, "Vic- hzry is beginning to flow in our di- xection.''
 Russia Comes Back.
 T1oyd- George evidently included in Afy., flow of victory Russia's great en 'xxzdnrises in her southwest war zone RosSowina and eastern Galicia. Int Hsssfans had been expelled from tht Warsaw and Vistula line in the au Easnnn of 1915, but a considerable body vvraaiued in eastern BukOwina an( RcSf outside its borders. The Austro Germans had also left garrisons 10 sfa.Jr original Notifications there. Earl! Tn January the Russians began drlV' Tn the vicinity of CzernoW1tZ. Notn kag of consequence resulted, but tn wnoyement, taken in connection Wltl msaacks in the district Of Wilma an' gSwInsk, in the north, gave proot Una Eussia still had aggressive power. Il .sune General Brusiloff assumed con Aaand in the southwest and, aiming TO Lemberg, turned the flank Of the Aus .rKan defenses in VOlhynia and Bukf .@Faa. In one week the Russians claim
 .J SO,OOO prisoners, captured the fol
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
Air Movements.

The movement of air is variously designated, according to its velocity, as zephyr, breeze, wind, gale or hur- ricane.
 A dense or thick fog, according to the weather bureau, obscures objects at a distance of 1000 feet.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
FALLS VILLAGE

The preparations for the Community Christmas tree which have been in the making for the past few weeks, cul- minated Christmas night in such a Christmas celebration as Falls Village never had before. In spite of the cold wind merry band of "waits,' ap. propriately attired ill red caps and hoods, carrying flashlights and lighted lanterns, some of which were relics of colonial days, marched to the homes of the favored ones where they sang the good old Christmas carols. The pro. cesison was headed by w. l.. Carrigan, who played the organ and MT. Turini with his cornet with Miss J. O. Hart as choir leader. The rounds completed the company gathered about the bril- ljantly lighted tree on the hotel lawn, where the program of songs as distri- buted was carried out. Many specta. tors listened from the hotel piazzas and cars grouped along the roadway. The tree showedup from all over the village and was much admired by the visitors, some of whom declared that it was far ahead of neighboriDg town trees.
 By T o'clock Citizens hall was filled to its seating capacity. In the center of the room stood the Christmas tree heavily laden with gifts for all the children in town. Around the base of the tree was piled oranges and candy boxes for all.
 On the platform were seated the children from the public schools, who gave program of songs and recitations that greatly pleased the assembled friends sand parents. Due credit should be given the teachers who trained the children for their various parts.
 Much to the delight of the children, Santa Claus appeared just at the right time and soon found present for every. one.
 The community tree was voted a great success, bringing together people from all the churches who worked together to make it truly a community affair. A hearty spirit of cooperation was evinced that was delightful, it showed what could be accomplished when all worked for common purpose.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
Prodigy.

"That youngster of yours is pretty bright, eh?"
 Reads Henry James at sight" an- swered the Boston man.-Kansas City Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
Cruel.

Lottie-He wore my photograph over his heart, and 1t stopped the bullet. Tottie-Im not surprised, darling; 1t would stop a clock.-London Sketch.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
One Drawback.

Confession may be good for the soul, but it's often rough on the reputation. Charleston News and Courier.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
watchfuI Neiul1bors.

You may shat your eyes to your own faults, but the npighbors refuse to do likewise.-Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28

Nothing boosts the value of blessings like their removal.-Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28
Pictorial Phases of Years Events Abroad
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French soldiers protected by masks against on rebeIon Francis Joseph of Austria who ded which srns minister drowned the Sussex channel steamer tor off ureates in
Connecticut western news., 1916-12-28

~ URPRISES have not ceased in > the surprising world war, now well into its third year. The
 more impOrtant of these sur
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-28
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ENFORCING THE LAW.

Amusing stories are being told by a London newspaper correspondent con corning the carrying out of the mo treating" orders issued by the British board of control. On one occasion two detectives attired as lockers vis- ited Liverpool house. One of them ordered two pints" and tendered money in payment, The barman brought the drinks and the change, whereupon he was informed that he had broken the law. Not bit of it." replied the apron-wearer, you ordered two pihts, and i'm going to stand here and see you drink them yourself"
 A New Brighton public" was the scene of this story: Three men en- tered and one of them ordered and paid for three bottles of stout. The barmaid brought the bottles un- corked and one glass. On being asked for two more glasses she politely in- timated that the man who ordered the three bottles must drink them, and that she had nothing to do with his companions.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-28
DIVORCE LABOR FROM LIQUOR.

"The sooner the labor movement and the labor press divorces itself from the liquor business, the quicker real organization will become possi. ble," says the Galesburg Qll.) Labor News. Our movement advocates the education, the elevation of our mem bership, the securing of better condi- tions and wages for our membership. We cannot secure them by affiliating with the greatest power against them" "
 Another labor paper expresses itself in much the same strain. It says in part:
 Many trade-union journals and dozens of the best-known labor lead CTS in America have come out openly for prohibition. According to the Plumbers Journal, the liquor interests are finding out that a lot of men who drink whisky won't vote for it. The locomotive engineers, 10000 strong, have gone on record for the abolition of the liquor traffic"
 MT. E. J. Keenan, president of an or. ganization of dry labor union men in Ohio, says that with the exception of the brewery workers and bartendera every labor union in Cincinnati ia lined up for prohibition. The follow. ing pledge is used by MT. Keenan,
 "We believe the labor movement will not develop and grow as 1t should until the influence of the liquor traffic is removed"
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-28

Austria hasn't lain down, says Bar on Burian, but he doesn't say that she isn't looking for a soft spot.-Charles- ton News and Courier.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-28
DIR. BUCKLEY ON WHISKY.

I send you some of the most won derful whisky that ever brought a skeleton into the closet, or painted scenes of lust and bloodshed in the brain of man. It Is the ghost of wheat and corn crazed by the losss of their natural bodies. In it you will find transient sunshine chased by a shadow as cold as an arctic midnight, in which the breath of June grows icy, and the carol of the lark gives place to the foreboding cry of the raven. Drink it and you will have woe, sorrow, babbling and wounds without cause.
 Your eyes will behold strange women, and your heart shall utter perverse things. Drink it deep, and you shall hear the voices of demons shrieking, women wailing, worse than orphan children mourning for their father who still lives. Drink it deep and long, and serpents will hiss in your ears, coil themselves about your neck and seize you with their fangs; at last it "biteth like serpent and stingeth like an adder" Forty years this liquid death has been kept within slaves of oak, as harmless there as pure water. I send it to you, that you may ''put an enemy in your mouth to steal away your brains" and yet l call myself your friend.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-09-28
MRS. J. A. GIBSON PASSES AWAY.

Mrs. Lonie A. Gibson, age 47 years, wife of J. A. Gibson, residing about l-2 miles southeast of Prescott, died this morning at her home at 4:50 o'clock after a lingering illness.
 She is survived by her husband and four children, two sons and two daughters Lester, Hugh, Mamie and Winnie Gibson and her sister, Mrs. c. R. Haynie of this city.
 lnterment will be at Liberty ceme- tery tomorrow morning at 10:30 o'clock, conducted by the Rev. Jno. White. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family and relatives.