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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

Old High Cost of Living held the attention of the law
makers at Washington yesterday When congress opened
there was general attack made on the old man. There
were resolutions calling for food embargoes others for
government control still others for the investigation Of
cold-storage plants and food speculation There were
dozens of other suggestions to the best means of max
ing old H. C. L. come down and behave himself. The
president in his message did call attention to the mat
ter especially but is claimed he will perhaps supplement
his address and make some suggestions to bringing
prices back to normal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05
DEFEAT OF HUGHES

c. Hughes went down to grim defeat be-
cause his whiskers were too long. His
hopes have found their winding sheet, and
life is not one grand sweet song. He is a
man of sterling worth, in him the virtues
all are blent, he would adon the highest
berth to which he ever might be sent You
may dissect his whole career, with hope to
knock him from his perch, and friends of
Hughes need never fear the outcome of
your busy search. Intelligent high-minded,
clean he sllrelv should anneal to Won. vet
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05
Charles Stabb Marshal of Stayton.

A Chicago woman who had received
legal summons to appear in a certain
court at certain period was much put
out thereby: 81 have certainly receiv.
ed the citation, but shall not appear
could not, in fact. Not only am 1 not
acquainted with Judge Jones, but the
whole tone of his communication is 80
impossible that 1 absolutely refuse to
know him.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05
Jefferson Has Light Vote.

Jefferson, Ore, Dec. 5.-With light
voting and little interest shown the fol-
lowing officials We're elected at the To-.
cal election here yesterday: Mayor,
George p Griffith; recorder, J. T..
Jones; treasurer, W, E. Smith; council
men, j. J. Benson, F. r. Tandy and C
VI Smith.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05
Hubbard Elects Full Ticket.

Hubbard, Ore, Dec. &C, ". Mayger
was elected mayor of Hubbard yester-
day Other officers elected were as fol-
lows: Treasurer, H. c. Mack; council
men, VI. \, Beckman, LIN. Scholl, Joe
johnson, o. :. Miller and L. L. Hersch.
berger.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

Among the appropriations for public buildings asked
this year is $650O0 for the completion of the Portland
postoffce and $4,000 for finishing the postoffce at
fame, by telling the department it is not needed? Will it
classify it pork, and refuse to taste the morsel?
Watch and see.g
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

Chihuahua has been captured and recaptured within
the past week. and still the fate of the Americans caught
in the city when Villa entered remains thing unknown
killed and his daughter carried away and that the
German vice consul slain There are in fact all kinds
of rrlmors but that is ALL
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

The different departments of state government are
busiy engaged preparing budgets and wondering where
they are going to get off when the legislature is through
with them The six per cent tax limitation is the stump
against which they have bumped Heretofore it was
simply question of how much the legislature could be
induced to appropriate for given purpose Now it is
up to the legislature find out how much can be devoted
to the departments Like Sancho Panzas tailor it must
cut its suits so as to make the cloth do for the lot
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

And now comes the new kingdom Arabia and protests
against the cruel and inhuman acts of the Turks. This
country like all the balance has brought its troubles
to your Uncle Samuel and asked him to do something
about them.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

1t is proposed to add to the list of state officials and
commissions by creating the office of state fire marshal
and is claimed the matter will be brought before the
tax limit in force it will be pretty hard shedding to get
any commissions created, and the job of fire
marshal is not likely to be created.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

All parties to the are so busy trying to kill each
other in the Balkans that none of them had time to say
anything about the weather 1t is probable there
in that section and it would seem that the fighting
would become so uncomfortable that all parties
would lay off for the winter
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

when his bunch of brush seen the voter says "He will
not do When he chosen for the race said to him.
and and you'll win I'll bet my shoes! But if you let
those whskers boom and bear their crop of pods and
bolls, you'll march straight downward to your DOOM
We'll all rebuke you at the polls" "My whskers my
own concern replied the statesman land that's flat
Rebuke? l do not care dern." And we see where
he is at
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

The car shortage is as bad as but Oregon ship
pers have evidently become satisfied it is useless to
plain but little is being said about it. That does not
alter the fact that the states prosperity is held back and
its citizens made to pay heavy costs for the Southern
Pacifics nexcusable negligence.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05
M. Phurber Willamina's $ Mayor.

Willamina, Ore, Dec. Sat the cleo
tion here yesterday NJ. Phurber was
chosen mayor; r.. H. Yates. recorder;
George Ramsey, marshal. and Fred
Bradshaw, j. H. Myers and f. S. Drill,
councilmen.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

Monday the boycott on eggs in Portland began, and
during the day press dispatch from that city stated that
he Oregon hens had got busy and eggs were quoted at
40 cents instead of So The story is all right but the
Capital Journal would like to know whether, in speaking
of Oregon hens the sender of the dispatch alluded to-
well the women started the boycott.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05
Aurora Casts But Sc Botes.

Aurora, Ore, Dec. Sc. NJ. Snyder
and n. c. Westcott We're elected coun-
oilmen and \. NJ. Fray, treasurer, at the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

More men are willing to lend an ear
than a hand.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

(Tomorrow-A Ruined Gown. }
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1916-12-05

CHARLES q FISHER,
Editor and Manager.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
BOARDING HOUSE TROUBLES

It is reported that some of the board ing houses in Pittsfeld are closing be- cause of the high cost of food. Eggs, meat, butter, potatoes, etc., have been "jacked up" in price until boarding house mistresses everywhere have been driven to despair in their efforts to continue serving satisfactory meals at their usual rates. The margin of profit has grown steadily less, and has often wholly disappeared. There is nothing to do but close up or raise the rates, and The Canfeld in Canaan, chose the latter. Nevertheless, the boarders must eat somewhere. If they go to restaurant, they will have to pay more than ever before. There's no relief anywhere from the high cost of food
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
Letters From the People
LIMERICKS FOR WOMEN.

Can a woman write limericks Sure thing! A woman writer of Canaan won prizes at it few years ago in the city papers.
 Listen to this prize winner from New York Sunday Journal: "There was an old feller named Judd, Who lived upon nothing but mudd
 "It tastes rather bad'
 Said he, but bedad, I think 1t enriches the bludd.u
 Or this from Lexington Leader: There was young girl in Dubuque, Who said "I shall marry Duque;
 shall be nothing less
 Than duchess, guess" But she married blacksmith named
 Lnque!
 And here is one from the pen of Dr. James A. Henshall of Montana, the world noted ichthyoloist, with whom this woman writer of Canaan carried on a friendly correspondence for a number of recent years, while writers on the same magazines: There was young lady in Siam, Who said to her lover, "Oh Priaml
 You may kiss me of course,
 But you'll have to use force, And, God knows you are stronger than
 Iamr'
 Can you beat it? A limerick must be faultless in rythm and swing else it is a most miserable affair, like a sudden jolt coming down stairs.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

Wolcott's jewelry store Norfolk on Friday of each week.
 w. N. Adams was the Canaan milk man.
 The nine scholars in Canaan high school ranking highest in scholarship were: Jenny Brown, Alice Peirce, George Bullard, Henry Whalen, Willie Parsons, Nellie Andrus, Lillie Wooster, Elsie Adams and Resell Underwood. Thirty -seVsn Years Ago This Reek-fS79
 Alderman Ives was fitting up the meat market in the Cummings block, Canaan.
 E. D. Lawrence, Canaan, bought the Deacon Rood place in Sodom.
 J. s. New was proprietor of the Ca naan hay press.
 B. F. Cornstock's barn in Sandtown, was burned down, with a horse, three hogs, six tons of hay and straw and farming tools The following night the barn on the town farm was burned down.
 Philemon Johnson's horses pulled up a stone hitching post in front of Hol. listers tin shop, Norfolk, and ran away. One horse broke its leg and the other was seriously injured.
 Thirty-six Years Ago This Keek-f6S0
 The basement in the NJ. k. church, Canaan, was partitioned off and one part of it used for prayer meetings.
 Stiles Curtis, Cornwall Bridge, burst a bloodvessel, fell down stairs and died immediately, Nov. II. His age was "A.
 A Catholic fair at Lakeyille netted the church $500.
 Russell P. Foster, West Cornwall, fell 20 feet to the ground by the break. ing of scaffold.
 The Canaan Water Co. extended its pipe line to E. s. Roots and the "old Peet place."
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
GOOD OLD NEW ENGLAND.

The weather men say that the cold est wave November ever produced IS on the way from the west. Let us hope it will spend some of it's energy before it strikes New England. However extreme it may be, nothing can beat us out of the fine autumn weather we have already had, and those who are not prepared for winter now cannot blame the weather. A traveller has said: "Southern California and Florida have their charms in season, of course; but our New England autumn out-glories them all."
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
THE FIGHTING OF Moss.

After the war between the Ameri- can states had been ill progress some time the great Marshal vOn Moltke was asked his opinion of the general
 ship displayed. He Returns on Hu- answered that he
 man Sacrifice took no interest Should Far Ex- in "the fighting of
 ceed the In. mobs." Bull Run,
 ves+r,en+ Balls Bluff, Shiloh
 and perhaps other greater battles were on record at the time. Von Moltke meant to indicate that the movement of trained armies alone was worthy of the attention of military men. When General von Moltke spoke there had been reckless plunges of armies into the unknown, blunders by incompetent generals and slaughter of troops who either did not know when to stop or were not warned of slaughter pens ahead But if Von Moltke or Napoleon were to criticise the operations in Europe from Belgium to the Danube he would pick out spots here and there where all the belligerents had engaged in what was a semblance of mob fight ing. That is, the tactical results have not been equal to the investment. The Germans began it at Liege. The French repeated 1t at the Marne, and in Poland and Galicia first one side 'lnd then the other plunged into traps. Whole army corps were de- stroyed in East Prussia. in Poland and in Galicia, where it seems as though the commanders, Von Hinden- burg among them, rushed blindly after the goal as Burnside did when he butted his army against a stone wall at Fredericksburg. Gallipoli and Rou- mania have added to the grewsome score, each new army having to mas ter the lesson for itself MilitarN critics of this war will have a gigantic task to figure out the plans by which the armies were moved and fought A still greater task will be the finding of logical reason for the enormous slaughter of troops.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
BELGIUM AND GREECE.

The people of this country have nat urally watched with interest happen ings in Belgium and Greece. Neutral rights have there been put to risk by
 the war. AS for Crisis In Greece our own rights, we Similar to That can defend them.
 In the United But Belgium and
 State. |, Greece were too
 1as1 weak to protect
 themselves. In a recent review of the legal aspects in- vOlved in both cases Professor Ellery c. Stowell of Columbia university says: 'The allies, from a technical and strictly legal point of view, have vio- lated the rights of Greece against the will of her government. But, looked at from a broader point of view, we must take into account that the Greek people have sympathized with the al- lies and have opposed the policy of rect principle for nations to observe, then European powers would have been justified in running the United States in 1861. A majority of the peo- pie of this country were opposed to the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as the head of the nation. A large section withdrew from the Union, and for the time being a majority of the people remaining in the territory which did not withdraw sympathized with the protestants. The revolution ists, as they may be called in this case, resisted the government, and in the war which followed 1t was con- templated in Europe at different stages to interfere in favor of the revolution. Technically it was never admitted that the citizens who withdrew had ceased to be citizens. AS late as 1864 President Lincoln received a majority of only 100000 in a vote of 100000 to remain in office and prosecute the war against the 100000 voters in arms. So the war between the states was a minority war, the moral force of organized government against pop ular will. GEORGE L. KILMER.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

Comparisons are frequently made be- tween the figures of organized mili- tary strength in this country and those of the foremost nations of the old world. Russia with an available re- source of 3O,OO0,OOO men maintained before the war an army of 1,3S4,OOO. At the same time England had 13S,00O men, with 2,743,9S6 reserves Japan had 25O,OOO men and l, ,25O,O0O reserves. In every case the ultimate reliance was the great reserve force. Such re- serve may be constituted in many ways. The size of the standing army at peace strength does not always de- termine it. A short term of army service which will train a large num- Der is one method, and another is to have large body of trained militia.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
POOR CLINTI

It's a hard world that J. c. Rora- back is living in these days. He has always said that nobody loves fat man," but that isn't his only trouble. One of the youngsters at school upon being asked what political party MT. Hughes belonged to, replied: "Clint. Roraback's party" No one can ques- ton the correctness of that reply, as no one worked harder for Hughes than Clint. Roraback, but the painful part of it lies in the fact that, in spite of all his hard work his candidate was not elected.
 On Tuesday, at high noon, "J. c. !" happened to be in the bank, and as the official operator on the monday fire alarm, Harry Holt, was busy, Clint. was asked to officiate at the "dinner horn," which he willingly agreed to do. The alarm box was opened, and when the ticker ticked the 60th second after 11:E9, Clint. closed the switch and listened, but, alas! not a sound, and there was no apparent reason for the thing to refuse, except that it would not work for Clint.
 It's truly tough to be a Jonah, but Clint. has about come to the conclu- sion that that's what the "J" in his name stands for.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
CAR SHORTAGE.

Every railroad manager that has testified before the Interstate Com- merce Commission declares that the number of coal cars on his road is far below the normal, which he says ac. counts for failure to move coal promptly. That being the case what has become of the cars? Naturally one would sup pose that if so many roads were shy some other would have a surplus, but this is denied.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

Australia has. voted against con scription for the army. There has been no lack of war spirit in Aus traha, and the opposition to the forced duty at the front must spring from some other cause than public apathy. It seems that the women voters and the labor element supplied the votes which defeated the measure. A strong plea of the antis was that there were enough men willing to go without pressure.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
cHESTNUTS AND WORMS.

One of the very few. and, possibly about the only business that is not doing more than it ever did before, is that of the chestnut vendors in the cities. So high have the prices of chestnuts risen that the vendors, fam iliar at nearly every street corner in the fall months of the year, are rapidly disappearing.
 Whereas chestnuts year ago cost $4 bushel, they now bring about $15. More wormy ones are to be found, the chestnut peddlers aver, than ever be- fore.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

With some incentive to get into the. big war game some time and many prospects of being forced in, anyway, it is inconceivable that little Roumania was not prepared as to training and equipment. Preparedness didn't save her, but that is no argument against preparedness. 1t didn't keep her out of war, which fact also is no argument against preparedness. Had Roumania not been prepared to the limit of her men and resources she would undoubt- edly have been overrun ere this and even might have become a battle ground, like Belgium and Poland, her lands and homes ravaged by contend ing armies.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
FIRST WOMAN CONGRESSMAN

Miss Jeanette Rankin of Mjssoula, Montana, has the distinction of being the first woman elected to Congress. She arrives by way of the republican ticket, and is a bright and capable woman, graduate of the University of Montana and of the Schools of Philanthropy of New York. This in- dicates she is generous and broad minded in views and sympathy. She deserves the congratulations she re- ceives. Considering her as the repre-. sentative of equal suffrage she has the largest constituency by some millions of any member of Congress.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
FRED. BARTLETT REELECTED

Senator Frederic A. Bartlett of Bridgeport has been reelected. Laying aside all politics, this should interest Canaan and Falls Village people, as "Fred" sold tickets at Canaan station and made himself heard through the baritone in the Canaan band for several years. His old home was Falls Will lage.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

October was notable for blazing for merely sunshine lighting up the vel low, brown, red-brown and red leaves of autumn.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

Brazilians are trying to cultivate the Amazon rubber tree on plantations and have one experimental grove of 10000 trees.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

Instead of cheering now over every Somme, Verdun or Roumania solar pleXus blew, the belligerent pOpulace has only enough breath to exclaim, What next?"
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

Considering all the boasting about our prosperity, it's small wonder that we are touched often by impecunious nations.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

The sleuth on track of "who struck Billy Patterson?" can now ease up on his brain flag by spotting the u1ti- mate receiver of that $2 a bushel for wheat.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

Complaint is far from unanimous, taking the country through, when the weather fails to deliver every snow storm which the man higher up pre- diets
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

An ounce of fresh air is worth more to pentup school children than pound of medical inspection after trouble breaks out.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

One thing to the credit of cold weath- CT is that it shows how much real com fort can be had in a warm overcoat.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

If nothing better offers we can soften winters chilly coming by greeting it with warm hearted welcome
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16

And now the housemaids in Pitts fhsld arise and demand ten-hour day and $7 week minimum pay. Next i?
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
LONG DELAY OF THE SALONIkI
 COLUMN

Next to the failure of the expedition launched by the allies against Con- stantinople in 1915 stands their move against the Balkans by way of Salon
 iki. An army "of The Bulgarians six nations," SUD- Had Ample Time posed to be 500,000
 to Declare strong, was gath For National De- ereu OH tue soll oI
 fense. ieeee' unuei tue
 command of the French leader, General Sarrail. Little progress was made by this great drive to crush Bulgaria by attack across the northern Greek border. SarraiPs en- emy lay in Bulgaria and conquered Servia. For some unknown reason, probably to remain unknown until aft CT the war, this expedition was de- layed until the Rulgarians had pre- pared to defend their own soil and the newly won Servian territory. Appar- ently the Bulgars fought the battle alone and were able to save their own land from experiencing the fate of Servia.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
3oARDERs wanted at The Naples
MISCELLANEOUS

CLEANING, pressing and repairing reasonably done. Clothing sent by parcel post will be re. tnrnnd "t my expense, Anna Nj, Ttcysyy, East Canaan
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
THE COMPANION CALENDAR.

The publishers of The Youths Com panion are presenting as always at this season to every subscriber whose sub scription is paid for 1916 Calendar for the new year. It is decidedly un-, usual. and strikingly artistic. The colors are we'll chosen and richly blended. It was made primarily, how ever, for actual use, and is we'll named ths Practical Home Calendar.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
New Projects For Inland Freight Traffic by Boat Promise
 We'll.

in process of organization at Chicago to operate barge traffic southward. New Orleans owners have a small fleet plying the Mississippi as far north as St. Louis. In addition to small fleet of barges, number of old river freight packets have been restored to service. All of these facilities will be devoted to the handling of general freight. Only a few years ago freight traffic on the Mississippi was confined to the handling of coal southward. It was about that time that a movement was made to restore barge traffic on a large scale and by venturing up the great river to the head of navigation open up business prospects all along the line. This last venture has met with support from all of the larger cities and many of the smaller ones. Reasoning from the profits gained from small ventures and from the promises of support by business men all along the route, it is apparent that the project is to go ahead. The old days of passenger packet service will probably never come again on the Mis- sissippf river except perhaps now and then sentimental sort of loafing trip, just to experience the sensation. But examples in foreign countries incite the belief that inland freight traffic by boat will become a vast and dependa- ble feature of the middle west within q very few years.
Connecticut western news., 1916-11-16
BORN

M MCLELLAND-A North Adams, Nov. la, son to MT. and Mrs. Thomas McClelland of Canaan.
 MARRIED CALDWELL - CREEVEY At Ca- naan, Nov. 15, Leonard A. Caldwell and Miss Mildred l.. Creevey, both of Canaan.
 DIED RANDALL-At Maitland, Florida, Nov. &, George Randall, aged 65.