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Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27

1t his friend Legislator, who ran mill down the road and who professed to know all there was to be known about muleology. Legislator was not only willing but eager to give advice on the subject.
 Its as plain as the nose on your face what ails that mule," he said, sticking his thumbs in the armholes of his vest and shifting his cud, after the fashion of sturdy Yankee lawmakers. You're feeding him too well, and you're not giving him enough work. Cut down his diet of profits and mix some deficiency in his food. Then put or his back several sacks or the excess taxes I've just ground out of my mill" Public, breathing a sigh of relief, tried Legislators prescription on Sam son, but the treatment merely had the effect of reducing the mules energy still further. After a few moments more of head scratching, Public decid' i ed to consult Agitator. AgitatoT was wise man. At least he talked well and Public at that time was very sus i ceptible to oratory.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
LABOR EXCHANGE.

In anticipation of the heavy labor demands that are expected by Spring or earlier, the. Connecticut State Coun- oil of Defense at its weekly meeting today, appointed special committee consisting of Joseph w. Alsop, F. D. Cheney, George M. Landers and Her bert. Knox Smith to draw up resolu- ton providing for the formation of labor exchanges throughout ths state under the auspices of the Council. The resolution will be presented at the next meeting of the Council The labor exchanges will act as clearing houses for the transfer of working men from non essential industries, including farms. where labor shortage will soon Asss,ne serious problem. . s.ssasss.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
"What AiIs Him?"

shave. a shampoo, and a haircut, ou~ Samson is as strong, nay, stronger than ever.
 Samson is a good, constructive citi zen. It's his job to run the treadmil that turns the wheels of industry. If Samson should quit his job all the fac tories in Prosperity Town would have .o close their doors, and factories, by the way, are the mainstay of Prosperi- 'y Town. Any time you happen to Iass the treadmill you can see Samson ioing his standing marathon. He nev- CT seems to tire at his job, There are folks in Prosperity Town who think that Samson, as an industrial factor, is capital, but we hesitated to state the fact for fear you might accuse us IDf trying to perpetrate a pun.
 Samson's driver is man Public, an Intelligent, well meaning person who is lust beginning to get along famously with Samson. There was time, how ever, when Public was so expressed with the affairs of his numerous fam fly that he hadn't much time left for | the occupation which gave him his in- come, and mule driving requires study | just like medicine, military tactics, mixing mint juleps or any of the other exact sciences,
 Something happened recently, how ever, which caused Public to take a keener interest in his job. He was nome eating lunch one day when man named Agitato1, former resident of Prosperity Town, passed the tread mill of industry, and. seeing that 1t was unguarded, tlSought it would be a good joke on Public to put few kinks lin the machinery. It wasn't sense oi lhumor alone that gave Agitator his in
 spiration. He saw that he might make his little joke pay. You see, he owned hardware store in Prosperity Town
 where he kept in stock a fine line oi
 Hammers, axes and other implements
 that can be used to advantage ir
 knocking and tearing do@G> He hoped
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
 IN THE CHURCHES
Appropriate Services Held and the Spirit of Good Will in
 Evidence.
PILGRIM CHURCH.

The Pilgrim Sunday School cele. brated "Whjte Christmas" this year. The special service took place last Sun- day afternoon in the church, and Tn the form of pantomine presentation of "7ood Samaritans Today", a pro gram depicting the needs and offering a strong appeal in behalf of the peoples of Armenia and Syria. The children had voted previously that instead of receiving presents from the school they wanted to send the money that would buy the presents to the Armenian children. and to make a special offer ing for these children as we'll. Follow ing the opening service of worship an interpretation was given of Christ's parable of the Good Samaritan. Mrs N. l.. Jackson did the reading, and the acting of the story made a good setting for the appeal, given by "The Spirit of Good Will''. The response to this was very generous and gratifying, for the offering, including the gifts of the children, amounted to over $50 % This sum has been sent to tue Ameri- can Committee for Armenian and Sy- rian Relief, New York.
 The service closed with rhe presen- tat on of awards for regular attendance during the year. Henry Dodge has been counte3 perfect in attendance for two successive years, aid Ruth Fitch for nine years.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
CONDITIONS IN HALIFAX
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panes of glass and made the other win dows weather proof. Everywhere you see houses completely boarded up. All the cnr rches are terribly battered. Our north trsnsept win 'ow blew in com pletely. Almost all the glass in the church is broken except the east win dow, The Lawrence Hatshorne" tab let is reduced to gravel. We had a united service in the Parish Hall last Sunday. The first Sunday there was not place fit for service and no one a complete week.
 All the north end of Halifax looks like blue berry barren, actually it does from the harbour The sugar re fine.y is just pile of bricks. Fifty bodies are still hurried there.
 The north end of Dartmouth is a melancholy sight 50 they tell me. I from the boat.
 We shall be very glad of any ass;s. tance you can send us. I should like so much to have it sent to me, l will see that it gets where it will do most good.
 We are very grateful for your prayers The American people have done most nobly in assisting us so promptly and generously. We wave the stars and stripes v,gourously after this. The Duke and Duchess of Devon shire are to inspect the Y. NJ. O. A hospital tomorrow at 10 m. I was asked to be there and help get the patients ready.
 Contributions for the Halifax relief fund may still be sent to the Canaan National Bank or given to members ot the committee The following amounts have been received since last week J. H Roraback $25; Mrs A H. Herri- man 5; Mrs. J. E. Rhoades 1; Mrs. N. A Preston l. Mrs. $. J. Hamm l ; Mrs. H. R. Bunnell 1; Mrs. Nora Nc Carty 1; Miss Emma Lawrence 3; Sam A. Eddy 10. Previously acknowl edged, :, 85.75. Total $l32 725.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
CHRIST CHURCH.

Christmas was celebrated at Christ Church with impressive services on Christmas Eve and Christmas morning. The service in the Church on Christ mas Eve was followed by tableaux and a Christmas tree in the Parish House. A screen of blue gauge through which the audience viewed the scenes gave the effect of pictures. Tn the first scene, "White S: epherds, w atched their focks by Night, Arthur Brewer, Kenneth Spaulding and Percy Weaver took the part of Shepherds. Agnes, Eleanor and Julia Weaver appeared as angels in the sky. The message of the angels was sung by Dorothy Roberts and a choir of children.
 In che second scene camels came nearer and nearer over the hills until at last life sized cardboard camels appeared in the foreground led by the wise men, Madeline Coe, Esther Mel son and Eveline Spauding The star grew brighter and brighter all the while. The third scene represented the arrival of the Shepherds at the man. ger. Helen Roberts made very sweet Mary. Eugene Barreotis took the part of Joseph Ernest Weaver, Royce Price and Kenneth Sparkling were the shepherds
 The last scene presented the recent capture of erusalem. Appro ariate singing and explanatory readings went with each scene After the tableaux the children marched around Christ mas tree and were presented with oranges ana candied pop corn.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
Falls Village

Miss Shannon, chairman of the local Red Cross Auxiliary, has left for Nor. wich, where she will spend the win ter. Mrs. Egleston has been appointed to act in her place until she returns The following are the heads of com mittees: surgical dressings: Mrs. Sar- ford; wool and knitting, Mrs. Hubbell gauge cutting, Mrs. Wagoner and Mrs. Sedgwick; bandages and shirts. Mrs. Ensign; slings, Mrs. Mertens; count. ing and sending of work. Mrs Ward
 Miss Ruth Ayers teacher in the pri- mary department of the Methodist Sunday school, surprised her pupils with large and we'll laden Christmas tree. A short program was given and the little tots all made happy.
 Miss Clara Sabin is ssspending part of her vacation with friends in West Stockbridgs. Mass.
 Miss Theo. Haven, who teaches science in South River, N J is spend ing the holidays with her parents, Rev. and Mrs T. W Haven.
 Miss Alice Wilkinson was home from Bridgeport for the weekend 1e- turning to the Park City Sunday even- ing, where she is employed as secre- tary.
 Word has been received of the safe arrival of Otho Sabin in San Antonio, Texas.
 Dr. T. L. Watson of New Haven spent Christmas with his parents in this village.
 Church and Preston Ward, Averill Hubbell and Harold Russell were among the Christmas gnests.
 Wallace Dickinson entertained friends and relatives over Christmas.
 Joseph Smith is in town visiting friends
 William Bray who has been in Maine was home for Christmas.
 Miss Anna Rogers was home from New Haven for the Christmas holiday
 Schools have closed for the holiday vacation.
 Robert Hunt died last Friday at the Hartford hospital from pneuomina.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
METHODIST CHURCH.

Ire Christmas service of the Metho- dist Episc> pal Sunday school was held Wednesday evening Dec. 26. It con sisted of varied program of scripture, song and recitation rendered by mem bers of the school, from the little ones of the Beginners department, who ap- peared nn the platform for the first time, up to those of the Intermediate grade. with special solos by Miss De- Hart.
 At the conclusion of the program the where Santa Claus greeting the mem bers and quickly unloaled Christ mas tree of gifts for the youngest members of the school which had been provided by generous friends The older scholars were remembered by their teachers, who in turn did not forget those who had so faithfully taught them during the year. The pas- tor and h,s wife and the superinten- dent not being forgotten.
 AS usual at every Christmas time, the scholars brought gifts for some of the church industrial schools. but this year, instead of waiting until the time of the Christmas service, the gifts had been brought two weeks previous, so that they might be sent in time to reach the schools for their own Christ lras services. A barrel and two boxes containing clothing, food stuffs, jellies, books and games, were in this way sent to the Watts de Peyster Home at Tivoli, N. Y., and St. Christopher's s Home at Dobbs Ferry, N. Y.
 The offering taken at the services Wednesday night went to the Armenian relief fund.
 A large Christmas tree brilliantly lighted was feature of the church decorations.
 Cocoa and fancy cakes were served to the scholars by a com mittee oi ladies.
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
Taking "Friendly'' AdDice; or the
 ParobLe Of tie Good Mule Scr,son

If you should ever visit Prosperity we sincerely ho. you will some day-drop in to see our stanch friend Samson. True, Samson is only a mule, but he's some pumpkin in Prosperity Town. Unlike his biblical nanesake he doesn't go around pulling down temples or killing Philistines with the jawbone os his deceased fa- tner Moreover, when he has lad a
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27

treadmill with some of Ag!tstor's oth- CT activities, and the municipal au- thorities decided that they would ei- ther have to change the name of the town or ask Agitator to leave. They voted in favor of the latter alternative, and one fine day the hardware dealer was ridden in state on a rail to the outskirts of the city. where he was handed his passports. s.-chnries A. Rie- ser, IhdHsfriuI Conservation. Nei1 York
Connecticut western news., 1917-12-27
Shredded Waste Paper for paekir

A machine has been brought out re- gently which shreds various kinds of paper that are fed into it, making 1t into soft material which can be used fer packing in place of excelsior, and the like By utilizing their waste pa per in this way, many firms are reduc- ing the cost of preparing fragile goods for shipment.-Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19

to serve YOU with complete line Spring Footwear the highest grade prices that will as
prices before Considering great buying and the large
De compelled pay much higher prices when they buy small quantities LOOK OVER THE FOIL
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19
Sunday Schools To Have
Basket Ball Tournament

The Sunday school basketball tour
nament which is 10 be held at the y.
NJ. G. a. Wednesday, Thursday and
Saturday of this week is attracting
widespread interest among the basket
ball players of the city as well as the
members Of the Sunday schools and
the ardent supporters of the game. At
present five teams have entered for
the tournament consisting Of the fol-
lowing: Methodists. Christians, Bap-
fists, Congregationalists and Presbyter-
ians.
The schedule Of play as it has been
planned will be first game Wednesday
night at 1880 Baptists vs. the Presby-
terians The second game on the same
evening commencing at S:l5 will be
between the Methodists and the Chris
tians. One game will be played on
Thursday night and will be between
the winners of the game between the
Presbyterans and the Baptists. The
game will be played at $50. On Satur-
day commencing at $3.50 the game will
be between the winner of the Chris
tian Methodist game and the winner
Of the game on Thursday night.
A beautiful trophy cup has been do
mated by Jos. H. Albert, superintcnd
ent of the Presbyterian Sunday school
which is to go to the team winning the
championship and is to be held for one
year. The tournament is to be an an
nual affair and any team winning the
cup two years in succession shall re
tain the cup as its permanent proper
ty. Each year the cup is to be suitably
engraved indicating the team having
won the championship.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19
BOSTON REQ SOX ARE
BEATEN BY DODGERS
Worlds Champions Owe De-
feat to Remarkably Bad
Pitching
By H. c. hamilton
{ frnIted rre.. siaff eorre.pondenll

United Press STAFF cOrrcSpondent)
New York, Mar. i9.-Wilbert Rob
inson is least in belated happy
frame Of mind today. even he couldn I
have the sensation last fall. His Dod-
gers have to their credit a victory over
the Boston Red SOx. the world cham
pions. and they took il with one re-
cruit pitcher working with two older
ones, recruit at shortstop, a recruit
in right field and shOrtstop playing
third base Against this the Dodgers
had the full strength of the world S
series lineup in action.
II may mean something and II may
not. but il is quite interesting TO note
that the Red Sox S star hurlers were
ia action against the Dodgers and that
the latter piled up a total Of u hits,
amassing seven runs. In the eighth in
ming the collapse was complete, for
five runs were put across with Mays
working.
In the main, IL was Mays fault, for
he allowed three hits. stuck the ball
in the ribs Of three. handed free trans
portaton to one and watched long
sacrifice fly account for one tally. The
other Red hose heayers did better, but
between the two of them, Ruth and
Shore, they managed to let the Dod-
gers sneak pair of runs and nine
hits.
II must have been one great day for
the Dodgers and bad one for Zach
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19

Wheat and Casey stengal, who reach
ed Hot Springs 20 talk il over with
Charles H. Ebbets- The outiicld trio,
only one Of them q regular, did a
mighty fine job Of showing Stengel
and Wheat that baseball will 90 on,
probably, after they have grown old
and unable to chase fly balls
Jirsa No Wrestler
San Francisco, Mar l9.-There is
no immediate danger Of Joe Stecher
losing his title as champion wrestler
Of the world-not to one Antoine Jirsa,
late Of Bohemia via New York, at least
Jirsa took on Ad Santel for workout
aud that was the end Of everything
Santel twice pinned him TO the mat
in six minutes and Jirsa demonstrated
lust one thing-that he "wasn Z there
Whereupon Frank Sehuler. who was
promoting the Steeher-Jirsa match.
called off the match.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19
PRESIDENT ORDERED
CONTINUED on Dage twO.)

in so many words, the impression he
left was that the administration S plan
now is to hunt out the submarines, par
ticularly if they invade our coasts
The first class at Annapolis will be
graduated the Goth Of this month and
the second class in September under
orders issued by President Wilson this
afternoon, following the conference
with Daniels.
General mobilization of the entire
Atlantic fleet, including the calling in
of the naval militia, and the reserve
fleet, is under consideration by the
department, Daniels said.
Germany Goes Limit
The president studied dispatches
from abroad up to an early hour this
morning and was up early to receive
any further reports on the three latest
sinkings from Consul Frost, Queens
town and Consul General Ekinner at
| London.
The messages thus far at hand had
left but little hope that no American
lives had been sacrificed. The report
Of "missing men, seemed to carry the
dOleful conviction that they had per
ished when the German U-boats car
ried out their orders.
Sinking of the three vessels, the
largest American haul yet made, was
attended by circumstances that justi-
fled the administration conviction that
Germany is going to the limit and that
this nation can hope for no favorable
exceptions.
But despite the fact that the United
States is nearer a call to arms today,
there is unruffled calm in Washing
ton, not only among officials but a
mong the people of the capital
Apparently Washington, through ev'
er recurring experience with nterna
tional shocks is no longer susceptible
TO emotion. There is no war spirit in
Ievidence.
President Will Act
While the white house, the state de
partment and the nation s war anC
navy heads refused TO comment sun
til later belief grew that the presi
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19
dent $ mind is made up.

The National Defense Council met
with the heads of all the telegraph and
telephone companies Of the country to
plan mobilization of communication
systems so as to insure the government
the most rapid and effective service in
case of war. Theodore N. Vail of the
American Telegraph and Telephone
company headed this delegation.
AT the same time, war department
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19

heads stated that, since it will be a
year or longer before the big sixteen
inch rifles can be ready for use at Far
Rockaway, IL inch guns-90 to 95 pei
cent as efficient as the bigger guns
will be Immediately put in place al
New York City's gateway.
There were still some who believed
the president might call congress be
fore April 16 in order to have them al
hand for conference.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19

In taking his energetic course the
president is assured of the country s
support, according to his advisers to-
day.
To back up this claim scores of tele-
grams have come to the white house
urging immediate action of the most
vigorous sort. A majority of them fav-
or an out and out declaration of war.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19

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: FREIGHT EMBARGoES OFF
I San Francisco, Mar. l9.-All
!; freight embargocs announced
. by the Southern Pacific rail
k road when a general railroad
I, strike seemed imminent, were
!. lifted today. G. w. Luce,
( freight traffic manager, sent
!. the following telegram to the
!; road $ representatives:
< q Effective at once, cancel
K all instructions account of
/; strike and resume acceptance
< of dead freight, perishables,
< livestock and explosives with
!, out restriction -
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19

For your nice spring suit have fine White Nubuck
lace plain toe oak soe covered Louis heel 8nch top like
you will be asked pay 5000 for but can sell them for
$595 because we bought them right.
Then we have nice White Kid 712nch top ivory sole and
heel new vamp pattern, that we making special of
$5.95; should bring $3.50
If too early for you to put all white show you
an elegant Havana Brown Vamp 712inch white kid top
plain toe Louis heel with aluminium plate at the rdicu
ousy low prices of S545 everybody else will ask you $500
for such.
Also one similar in Neutral Grey Top Black Kid Vamp, at
the same prce-$545 And in Black Kid Vamp, White
Kid Top 72inch lace, just fne at 495; don't pay $500
for one.
SWELL fine fitting and very dressy All Black Kid lace g.
inch tcp plain toe leather Louis heels full Goodyear welt
very eh grade worth 5000 $10 selling at $685.
this is rich and very pleasing new shoe.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19
RETREAT ALMOST RoUr
BY Henry Wood

BY Henry Wood
UNITED Press staff correspond.
eni)
With the French Armies Ad-
vaneing from ROye, Mar. 10.
The German retreat over the
- mile front from Chaulnes
10 the Disc is preeipitate. II is
Of an entirely different eharac-
ter from the German retire
ment before the English north
of the Somme. There the Teu-
tons are fighting hard.
Today the French forces be-
gan comparing the German re-
treat before them with the re- !
tirement on the Marne. Only
the machine gun squads and ;
bicycle troops are being left !
behind by the enemy TO scover ;
the retreat. Many Of these are !
being taken prisoner
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19
Some Idea of the
We Can Give You

We also have kid 7inch top either lace button med
ium toe not long, with leather Cuban heels and
welt soes guaranteed good any $500 shoe in the city,
for S495
Yes have cheaper ones, all the way down to small
Sizes up to size 31a at 9Oc pair
High heels low heels any kind of Ladies Shoes and will save
you Is per cent to 25 per cent
Mems fine calf button bucher Goodyear welt soles med
ium low heels warranted satisfactory service and full
style, you can buy for only $4.95.
Another splendid one similarly described, at $4.45
mixed lot all good lines and worth Sc $780, $685.
Also mixed lot all kinds some Hanans and other good
lines at $29O.
Mems Heavy Work Shoes in tan and black heavy soes fine
SERVICE at $345 These cost that much at the factory to-
day. Buy all you as they will surely advance at
least S10 per pair by the opening of summer.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19
WANT 200 MoToRBoATS

Washington, Mar. F9-Appeals to
more than 100 boat building concerns
to provide the government immediate
ly with 200 or more 110 foot motor
boats as, submarine chasers have been
sent out by the navy department, is
was officially stated today.
Try journal Want Ads-They pay
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19

For the boys buy the "Boy Scout with either leather or
Neon soes full service and back of everv pair for
satisfaction; still sell them at the old prices Of $265 to
$3I5
We have other Boys Shoes low as $65 and Misses and
Chldens Shoes at money saving prices the customers
Remember cash system you the credit losses and
you only pay for what YOU buy. Everything in the shoe
line
We have recently installed for the benefit the public nice
rest room and perfectly welcome and use it,
whether buy shoes not Come in see how COSY
IS Church and society committees cordially invited to
make this their place of meeting We will furnish YOU all
the stationery you need for such meetings.
Don't forget the place is the new REAL Shoe StoreThe
Bootery 167 North Commercial St. Phone 1896
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-19

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