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Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20
Feed the Binds.

This has been said and published many times in the last few years, yet there is still need to repeat it, for the. birds have fared so haEdly at the hands of gunners who will shoot down any thing in feathers tLst they can get bead on, that if we would keepa fair number around to protect our trees, shrubbery flowers and gardens next summer by destroying the bugs and grubs and vermin, we peed to feed them now when the ground is covered with snow and they can scarce find food to sustain their little bodies.
 And what pleasure it is to see them feeding near your window. The half of five cent cut of suet tied to the branch of a tree, or q tall pole set in the ground will furnish meal several times day to number of wo0dpeck- CTS and nuthatches for a week. They come near the houses right in town where not disturbed.
 For other kind of birds fasten piece of board, say foot square or any odd size, on the top of a high post or in any handy place near the house, and put on it cracked corn, waste from the table, etc., and the chances are it will be cleaned up every day, and one will be amply repaid in watching the fluffy creatures at their meals.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

an operator gets a license he is asked if he is in the habit of getting drunk and if he says he is, not the licensing authority is perfectly willing to take his word for it. If he falls off the water wagon and damages some peace ful citizen or kills a child his license is suspended for a short time and the ac- cident is closed, especially for the person who happens to get killed. So far us the coroner and the courts go any man is likely to'geb by without great deal of trouble for as vet no ono hns been sent to nrison,9cr inc accidents of 1915. One drunken young operator struck workman with such force that tho unlucky one few up in the air and landed in the nC4o where the merry young operator threw him ont by the side of tie road wllere he died. Tho operator was n, minor SO he was sentenced to the State Reformatory until he becomes, of age, after which period of seclusion lte can probably get another operator's license. And yet, If some engineer should get involved in wreck in which two persons were killed it is not hnrcl to predict that he would appear in. court and would be liable to get into pretty serious trouble. It would end his career as an engineer too.
 Going over the list one finds that thirty children are included in it. It. seems pity to slaughter that number. of little ones but the pleasures of motoring ought not to be restricted for a thing like thnt else why the need of licenses and taxes? It hardly seems a square deal, however that driver should kill two children in about the, same number of years as has happened this year, or that another automobilist. in going over a. oTowdcd highway in the evening, should drive into group of children killing one and seriously injuring two others. That happened in one of tho towns adjoining this city and yet tho edriNer was subjec to the minimum of annoyance. Looking at another feature of the list one discov. cred that it is, still safer to ride in car than walk in the highway for con. sideratly oven half of these who ars dead were pedestrians. By all means buy car and be safe for, when it gets
 
 down to the last analysis. it is probably better to kill than to be killed. It can be said too,''that not more than two persons have been killed in any single accident while st least three were killed in one in. 19l4." 1t may be added in closing this feature of the situation that nothing serious has happened to. any Of the operators of the cars. True. one, who struck woman and her babe. and killed both, was severely re. primanded by the court and was in addition sentenced to three months in jail. In is the writer's impression that execution of the sentence was sus- pended but of this he is not altogether certain. Even if the sentsnce wes inn. posed it was not an unreasonable penalty for manslaughten
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20
LEAP YEAR.

So ebody has dug up that old Scotch statute again, concerning the ladies' Leap Year prerogative. And this is it:
 ''It is statut and ordain that during tue rein of hir maist blessit Megeste for lik years knowne as lepe years, lik mayden ladye of bothe highe and lowe estait shall hae liberte to bespoke ye man she likes, albeit he refuses to talk her to be his lawful wyfe he shall be mulcted in ye sum ane pundis or less, ss his estait may be, except and avis gif he can make it appear that he is be- be free.''
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20
German Songs Not Funny.

Mark Twain's daughter Mime Clara Gabrilowitsch, once Miss Clara Glenn ems, of Hartford, sings no humorous German songs for American audiences, says the New York Herald, which recently interviewed the noted con- tralto. "Once I tried it" she said in answer to a question. "I was singing German songs to an American au- dience. Both Beethoven and Brahms have tried their hands at humor. After the group of funny songs almost every face in the audience was serious, and I entirely missed the laugh. They hadn't understood the words. So the only thing left for me to do was to go back in the dressing room where I en- joyed the joke all to myself. Since don't know any really good American songs that are funny and at the same time musical I've decided to stick to the serious things for the present. '
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20
WHITTIER DO WE DRIFT?

There are no particular indications of an alarming natural population ovor- growth in the vital statistics or this good old town, as compiled from the records for the year 1915, by Town Clerk Fuller.
 During the year there were eleven less births and twelve less marriages than in 1914, the figures being, Az births, as agalnst 60 in 1914, and 23 marriages, as against 35 the year be- fore.
 In the matter of deaths, however, the showing is different-not more gratify- ing, but different. The deaths in 1915 show an increase of five over the mortality records of 1914. In that year there were only 27 deaths; in 1915 there were 32.
 There is scant consolation in the fact that there were seventeen more biI ths than deaths during the year, in view of the further fact that the birth rate is decreasing while the death rate is in-
 
 the number of marriages.
 At this rate it is simply problem of mathematics to determine where we are going to get off. In the natural and proper course of human events the fewer marriages we have, the fewer kirths we may reasonably expect; and the more deaths under such circum- stances, the more expeditions the de- population.
 The problem resolves itself into a question of supply and demand, and becomes, in that light, an economic proposition.
 We feel incompetent to suggest a remedy for the dscouraging situation. The rumored impending flock of we'd dings may help, some. The conceded and time-honored license of Leap Year may help, some more.
 It seems hardly a matter to come under the jurisdiction of the Business Mems Association, albeit that praise worthy institution is newly com- m1ICed CO Ine upDulluIuS OI Gne IOWn and the advancement of it's material Interests, and a standing committee on promoting and fostering infant in- dustries is one of it's constitutional assets. Possibly the symposium of patriotic suggestions that will make up the program at the regular meeting this evening will develop plan to check ehis depopulating tendency.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

The Pittsfiel1 Daily News, merger of gram, has made its appearance, and its appearance is creditable. Apparently experienced and capable hands are at the helm in all departments, and its editorial policy sounds fair, dignifed and praiseworthy. It starts off with out brag, bluff or buster, and is dis. posed to live in peace and harmony with it's contemporaries and with all mankind, and hustle for it's fair share of public patronage.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record 'ot Doings from Week to Week
 Culled from The News Files.

Culled from The News Files. 1884
 June IS. The Right Rev. Bishop Williams was to make his annual wis. itation at Christ Church. MT. and Mrs. Clarence Vroman, of Brookfieid, visited friends in town.
 The Bishop boys," cf Bridgeport, and number of tlreir friends weIe camping at Twin Lakes.
 George c. Peet, accompanied by his cousin, Robert N. Peet returned from New York
 Wesley Prescott was i'll with rheu- matism.
 Colonel Hardenbergh moved his barn and also moved both wings of his house to different locations on the lane lead ing tn Railroad street.
 The Ladies Aid Society R the M. E. church met with Mrs. Cora Adams.
 Mir. and Mrs. D. l. Freeman and daughter Lena. returned from an ex. tended visit in Illinois.
 Ii. H. Coggswell put hydrant in his garden.
 Norman L. Moon was the new bag. SoSO db bilC W -. " SbablOIl
 Housatonic Lodge No 61, F. and A. M. entertained guests from neighbor- ing lodges.
 F. B. Young, foreman of the Thomas ton Express, spent Sunday at his home.
 John Sullivan, of California, formerly a resident of Canaan, visited his old home for the first time in 3l years.
 Dr. c. w. Camp lost fine Jersey calf which was bitten by mad dog, belonging to James Tone, of East Ga naan. At the expiration of three weeks hydrophobia developed.
 Rev. pr. Hiram Eddy was to give an address on "The Conversion and Chris tian Training of Children" at Sun. day school convention to be held in Salisbury.
 Workmen began the foundation for the Robb ns school building in Norfolk.
 The HousatOnic RailrC ad Company received three new drawing room cars within a week.
 Falls Village-The Methodist and chapel societies organized a broom drill company of 40 young ladies under the instruction of Captain E. l. Dudley. Miss $. l.. Perry was visiting her sister, Mrs. P. Hurlburt. of Providence, R. I. Miss Jennie Moore, of Ashley Falls, was taking charge of the telegraph office and Miss Carrie Hall was answer ing calls at the telephone office. Mrs. H. Sheppard was recovering from a serious illness. Seymour Deming, daughter and grandchild, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, were visiting friends i'll town. Mrs. Wells Yale was taken very ill in church at South Canaan. The park was open every Saturday free to all who wished to train horses.
 West Cornwall-James A. Cochrane raised strawberries measuring five and six inches ill circumference. pr. Bower was spending the summer in tue Catskills. MT. and Mrs. James H. Moser, of Atlanta, Ga, were guests of MT. R. I. Scoville. Charles R. Smith, of Danbury, spent Sunday with his aunt. Henry Yutzler. the merchant tailor from Kent, was ill town for few days. Miss Anna Brown, of Sharon, was visiting friends in the village. E. H. Dean, of Bridgeport. spent Sunday with his family. Mrs. c. F. Calkins was in Sharon with her ssiter. Mrs. Charles Miller and daugh- ter were visiting at their old home in Ellsworth.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

Every now and then, says the Spring field Union, some German military or medical authority is quoted as saying that the American ammunition used by the allies is more deadly than the ammunition manufactured in England or France. It is we'll to have that fact brought out and impressed on the minds of the European nations, not so much to create a wide demand for American ammunition in the future as to inspire caution on the part of any naGion that may feel inclined to try conclusions with this country. .......- o...:..--. ,,. o..-e
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20
"That boy of mine is always writin'

"That boy of mine is always writin' poetry" said Farmer Cobbles.
 Pretty tough. Still, that's better than drinking and gambling" replied the sympathetic friend.
 "Mebby so. But when he insists on readin' it ter me an tn hired man. it's impossible fur us ter get in full days work. .''-Birmingham Age Herald.
 Little Man-"Pardon me, madam, you're on my feet''
 Big Woman (who wants a seat)- "Yes, and if you don't get busy and stand on lem yourself I'll continue tc stand on lem for !'-Judge.
 The driver who tries to keep another from passing him is lucky in having been born without bristles. Boston Globe.
 Achilles lamented his vulnerable heel.
 "A tough drumstick doesn't helr any," replied the turkey gloomily.- NOW IOrK 0un. ...- .-y .....
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20
LIKE THOSE WE LOVE.
BY EMMA RoDEnEYER WAIT.

We grow like those We love the best. This thought brings sweet content and rest And though they may be ftr away They hover near Us night and day. Until we fancy they are near, And their loved accents We can hear We feel their hands pressed in our own- And We recall the joys we've known. Till hearts are thrilled to beat anew. And life goes on more sweet. more true. The thought of this is truly blest, We grow like those we love the best.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

Huerta, the Mexican dictator, who died in jail, Sunday, a prisoner of the United States, was a fulI-blooded Indian. He was considered bad man, but he's a good Indian now.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

The Canaan friends of MT. George O. Peet will point with pride to his rapid preferment in the public service of the municipality of Bridgeport. A few months ago he was appointed a member of the city health board. Last week he was placed by the mayor at the head of the police commission. sue. ceeding Chairman Hill. Which is rising some. Congratulations, Com- mish!
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

Brown-"There is one thing I dread when women get control of things"
 Smith-"What's that?"
 Brown-"The great flood of father in-law jokes. "-Life.
 "Europe used to set the fashion for the world"
 "Yes.," replied Miss Cayenne; "but the fashions of one decade becomes the horrible examples of the next. "-Wash- ington Herald. .-...,s.g,i .------s s-s - =
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

MAILS CLOSE GOING North East South West ssAB B. m SIS B. m 7:44 a. m. 1920 a. m. 7sO9 D. m. 3:55 p. m- 2:32 p. m. 6.38 p. m.
 MAILS OPEN FROM North East South West S:25 a. m 8:5O a. m 10:3e 8. m. 900 a. m. 3e1O D. m. 11:O0 g. m. 7:39 D. m. 4:25 D. m
 7:f5 p. IA.
 Mail closes on Route No 1, R. F. D. at 10:3O a. m. For Southfleld and Mill River at l. p. m.
 E. l.. ROBERTS, P. M.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

A clever political manager, a good citizen and square man passed away with the death of Michael Kenealy, former chairman of the republican state committee, and immediate prede- cessor of J. Henry Roraback.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

A Waterbury audience of over 900 had the privilege of listening, at the Elton, to an address delivered in San Francisco and transmitted over the long distance telephone. Thus Water bury had something more on everybody else
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

The Waterbury American remarks that the papers are very cautious in their comments on the latest diplomatic victory in securing a complete sur render by Germany and her Allies. Such settlements of submarine warfare have usually heralded tho torpedoing of another innocent passenger ship.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20
THE EWS' AGENTS

THE NEWS AGENTS Extra copies of The News are on sale at the o&8ee 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 Harrington, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

''So the family in the fiat next yours has Victrola, eh? How many records have they ?"
 "Heaven only knowsi But they broke their best previous record last Sunday by five hours and twenty six minutes "-Puck
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

President Joe Parsons first meeting of the Business Mems Association, this evening, promises to be the most inter- esting and the best attended in many moons. A novel and interesting pro- gram has been arranged, in which a number of local business men have parts to act, and the meeting will be we'll worth attending.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

The union brotherhoods scored an- other point in favor of the brotherhood movement, Friday evening, when the parish house was filled with men of all
 denominat. ons, for first-class square meal and a feast of reason and flow of soul. The brotherhoods exemplify the best methods of carrying out the princi- pie of ''Get Together-tull Together.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

The address of Wilson H. Lee, the well known scientific and model farmer, of Orange, at the brotherhood supper, Friday evening, should prove an inspiration to the farmers and others who heard it. MT. Lees big farm is an object lesson in what may be &C., complished in the way of successful agriculture by application of the re- quisite intelligence, energy and capital
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

Leap Year is already three weeks old, and nary ''pop" has been re- ported-not even lolly-pop.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

President Charles A. Colley, of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce has been placed on a $l2,0 salary as head of that useful organization. It's a good investment, for without Colley at the head-but what's the use? It's impossible to conceive of Waterbury Chamber of Commerce worth speaking of, without Colley at the head.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

Referring to the recent letter by Artist Walter King Stone, the Rock vile Journal says: "A writer ill the Connecticut Western News makes a plea for the deer. Any one reading the letter is impressed with the fair presentment of the case, and must realize the ruthless slaughter that the state has authorized. Since August l. when the new law went into effect, the superintendent of the fish and game commission has received reports of the killing ot l, 1000 deer. Adding to this the number of killings never reporte1, the writer estimates that at least double that number have been killed At this rate deer in Connecticut will soon be exterminated.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20
Hairy Mans Luck.

A we'll known athlete says that on entering Turkish bath one night he found a stranger struggling in the swimming pool. There was Iobody near and the man was evidently un- able to swim, having jumped i'll proba- bly, without ascertaining whether the water would be above his head. The athlete swam to the assistance of the struggling man. Grasping him by the hair. he lowed him to the side of the tank and assisted him to hang on until he recovered his breath.
 What were the first words uttered by the rescued one? Did he stammer out thanks to his human preserver! No. The human mind is a curious affair. AS the half drowned man struggled back to consciousness, memories of an old jest seemed to fit through his brain, for he said:
 Lucky for me I wasn't bald headedr'
 First Recruit-"What do you think of the major, Bill ?''
 Second Recruit-"He's a changeable kind O bloke. Last night I says to i'm. 'Oo goes there ? an he says, 'Friend!' am today e 'ardly knows me. "-Punch.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20
THURSDAY. JANUARY 20. 1916.

Among the pitfalls in our way, The best of us walk hlindly; So, man, be wary, watch and pray And judge your brother kindly.
 Alice Gary.
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-20

TELEPHoNE: CANAAN es
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-05
$4,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
Endowment Comes to the American
University From Canada.

The American University is to receive
an endowment fund of $4,000 from
the Massey estate of Canada, accord
ing to arrangements which have been
made by Chester D. Massey of Toronto.
The money is to create an endow-
ment fund bearing the name of Hart
A. Massey, the income of which shall
be used for the support of graduate
fellowships in the American University.
In the assignments to such felIowships
priority of claim shall be allowed to
young men and women of the Domin-
ion of Canada. But if the fellowships
are not thus assigned they shall be
open to all.
This gift Is said to have unusual in
terest from the fact that 1t makes
operative what long had been a cher
ished desire of the late Hart A. Mas
sey, founder of a great farm imple-
ment factory in Canada. The senior
Mr.. Massey wished to make a contri-
button from Canada which should es-
tablish. II possible, some link between
the Methodisms Of Canada and Of the
United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-05
MT. RAINIER'S AMATEURS
WILL APPEAR IN DRAMA
Fire Department, Humanity Gen.
ter" Prepares Program in Aid
of Fire Truck Payment.

Amateur dramatic talent of Mount
Rainier will appear in performance
to be held in Brentwood Hall Tuesday
night for the benefit of the Mount
Rainier fire department, the activities
of which extend considerably beyond
the actual saving of property. The par
ticular thing to be accomplished is to
enable it to meet the next payment on
a recently purchased motor fire truck,
which cost $4,000.
humanity center" is the way it's
seeks lost children. ministers to the
sick and needy and invariably con-
tributes memorial flowers on the death
of any of the residents of Mount Raj
nier With small means, consisting of
the accumulation of rs cents a month
in individual dues and the proceeds of
an occasional benefit, it is always try
ing to enlarge the scope of its public
service, and in recognition of this fact
large audience is expected to witness
KNOBS O Tennessee" tale of noun
tain moonshining, to be produced under
direction of Joseph Vance.
The cast includes Peter Hagan, Miss
Elizabeth Taylor, Madeline Bailey. Mr..
and Mrs. Vance, Mrs. julius Reiners.
Miss Helen Taylor Malcolm Reinsell.
William Duling. William WapIe and
Messrs. Phillips and Freeman. The
committee of the department in charge
includes julius Reiners, chairman: Will
liam Lewis, NJ. c. Harmon. William
Waple. Otto Oerhart. Ernest Bankham
and William McMann. Robert W.
Wells. spoken of as candidate for
Congress from the fifth Maryland dis
trict. is to make an address.
A bill pending in the legislature pro-
vides for 10 per cent of the town taxes
| for the support Of the fire department.
| but at present there is no financial pro-
vision to enable it to carry on it's work.