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Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
When "oId Women Abounded.

In the eighteenth century women soon grew old, says an English writer. At the age of twenty-nine Marie An. toinette, the wife of Louis XVI, grave ly discussed the question with her modiste, Rose Bertin. She would soon be thirty. Her idea was to change her manner of dress. which inclined too much to that of extreme youth. In consequence she should wear no more flowers or feathers. The glorious Georgiana, the duchess of Devonshire, complained to the French ambassador that she was already seven and twen- ty years old. Consider" said the glorious one, "what an age that isr' to which the ungallant ambassador re- piled that "in France at sevep and twenty a woman was considered elder. lyn .#r
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24

must be perfect or properly filed. grinders"
 Weight, chest measure and expan- sion come next. In these, faults ma! metimes be remedied before risking a test. The requirements are: At 3 feet inches, weight 120 pounds, cl.est measure at least 30 inches, with chest expansion inches. At 5 feet 5, 122 pounds, chest 30, expansion 2 inches. At 5 feet 6, 124 pounds, 301a chest, ? inches expansion. At feet ', 126 pounds, 31 chest, expansion. At 5 feet 8, 129 pounds. 3114 chest, 21a ex- pansion. At feet 9, 133 pounds, 311a chest, 21a expansion. At 5 feet 10, 1855 pounds, 32 chest, 21a expansion. At 3 feet Il, 142 pounds, 32A chest, 21a ex- pansion. ....s
 For six footers the scale begins with 149 pounds, 32A chest, inches expan- sion. For every added inch up to 4 the weight increases 2 pounds, chest increases F an inch with 3 inch ex- pansion up to 6 feet 4, which is 3A.
 Underweight, bad teeth and faulty chest development may be remedied where the defects are not serious Among the exercises recommended by army experts to be taken before reach ing camp are those which will reduce the waist, strengthen, Timber or harden muscles and joints and develop the chest. The proper exercises for the purpose are known to every athlete.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
LIME ROCK

Miss Mae Morrison spent Friday night in West Cornwall.
 A number of men about town attended fraternity meeting in Tor rington last Thursday night.
 MT. Taylcr, a representative of the Carborundum Go. of Niagara Falls, N. Y. was in town Monday.
 Eugene Frink is one of the latest victims of german measles.
 Miss Margaret Butler has returred from her visit in Bridgeport.
 The mountain west of the station was all afire Sunday night caused by 8 bonfire getting the best of some one living on what is known as the Nor. gantine place.
 Rev F. H. and Mrs. Bigelow have been presented with a new Ford car.
 Misses Margaret Butler and Cuba Welch spent Tuesday afternoon in Canaan.
 Joseph Spoth has left school and will take up farm work through the sum- mer.
 Hugh Cummings took load to the concert in Cornwall last Wednesday night. ..'t .. ."@.
 Mrs. Eugene Frink and three children are spending couple of weeks in Torrington.
 Rev. T. W. Haven and Mrs. Haven of Falls Village were out Sunday with their new car calling on friends here.
 Several from here attended a dance in Falls Village Friday night.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
Homemade Cold Cream.

Here is the recipe for a homemade cold cream, the kind always used by the famous Lillian Russell:
 Pure lanolin, four ounces; sweet almond oil, four ounces; spcrmaced, one-half ounce; white wax, one-half ounce; orange flower water, two ounces; tincture of benzoin. forty drops. Melt spermaceti and white wax in an enamel vessel. add almond oil, then lanolin. Beat constantly and add orange flower water little at a time; 'estly. the benzoin, drop at a time. beat hard till all Is consistency of a light cream. .....
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
HUNTSVILLE

MT. Astleford and son are working at Mrs. Stringer's.
 Frank Howe spent last Sunday at his home in this place.
 Mrs. H. N. Wright and sons with party of friends attended the Grange at Bridgewater Wedneday calling on Mrs. Edward Sanford on their return. a
 Charlie Dean who has been on the sick list for sometime was taken to the Winsted hospital, said to be sick with typhoid fever.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
Makino the Best of It.

What would you do If a situation arose which compelled you to fire a gunT'
 'T'd be nervous" confessed Mir. Big gings, "and yet I'd be exceedingly thankful was the man with the gun and not an innocent bystander."- Washington Star ata
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
A SOLDIER MUST BE A
 GOOD MIXER IN CAMP

By CAPTAIN GEORGE. L. kILMER.
 Not alone for his happiness, but for his value to the flag, the soldier must be a good mixer He lives, marches and fights, keeping at touch of elbow with comrades. Among other things this means that he himself and every
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
ONLY ORE: IN FOUR
 FIT FOR ARMY TEST

By CAPTAIN GEORGE. L. kiLMER.
 In the regular army three out of four applicants are rejected for physical de- fleets, some of which could be remedied if known beforehand. Defective eyes. ears and teeth are the principal causes. Type three-fourths of an inch high must be read at twenty feet. Ears that can hear whispers or low tones at twenty feet will pass. Certain teeth
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
LEGAL NOTICES.
nIsTRIoT OF SHARON ss. Probate

nlSTRlOT OF SHARON ss. Probate D Court, May IA, 1917.
 Estate of Caroline s. Knight late of sharon in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the district of sharon hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit tlieir claims for settlement. Those who neg. lect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be de- barred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 Emma s. Barss, Post Office Address, Lakeville, Conn. .- Cyrus 5. Sedgwick, Post Office Address, sharon, Conn.
 Executors.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
Reversed.

"Did you read about the man who spent twenty years in jailr
 "What about himf"
 "I see he has had his case reopened and his sentence reversed"
 1T suppose that gives him back those twenty years. eh?"-Louisyille Courier Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
Illinois Town Immune From Draft.

Steger, H., with 5000 population, is the only place in the United States i'm mune from the selective army service law. Exactly seventy-five young men were eligible for service under the law. Every one of them has already enlist ed either in the army or national guard.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
CORNWALL HOLLOW

B. E. Yale and family are enjoying their new Buick automobile.
 Mrs. Trusten Benedict of Cornwall, accompanied by her daughter called on Ms. Margaret Palmer ons day last week.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss., Pro- D bate Court. May 19, 1917.

N bate O0urI, May I5, I5IIs
 Estate of Sarah M. Pulver, late of Canaan, in said district, deceased. This Court of Probate for the Dis. tricu of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts properly attested within said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re. quested to make immediate payment to Maud B. Pulver
 Executrix
 TT Lancaster st.,
 Albany, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1917-05-24
DRASTIC POWERS
 FOR FOOD CHIEF
Bill Before House IndOrSod by
 \. C. Hoover.
HAS WILSON'S APPROVAL,

Administration Considering $5o,ooo,000 Food Loan to Mexico to Enable Sis ter Republic to Grow Huge Crops of Grain, Beans and Other Staples to Supply United States and Allies.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
CITY WON'T Open
west tenth Street

Owing to the excessive cost the
project Of opening West Tenth street
from Tatnall to West street has been
abandoned Announcement to this ef-
feet was made yesterday by Colonel
George w. Sparks, president Of the
Street and Sewer Directors. The
awards of damages to property would
have amounted to s1SO,455. according
to the finding of the last commission
OF review. Damages were assessed as
follows:
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church.
S131 .OS0.
Gomery- Schwartz Motor Car Com
pany, $39 800.
DR.. John W. Mullin. $9575.
Total. $1SO,455.
The figures of this commission were
only trifle less than the amount
awarded bv the original commission
It was finally thought that the price
was too great to pay for the improve
ment Of only one block, although II
was stated some time ago that the city
was not to bear the expense.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
HIGH School BOYS
WILL WORK ON farms

Several High School youths have noti-
fed Clarence c. KiIlcn, secretary of the
Chamber of Commerce, that within a
day or two they will volunteer for work
on the farms of the State. The census
takers are now at work finding out how
many farmers need help, and as soon as
the reports are made it is believed there
will be big demand for help. Mr.. Kill
len expects that applications from vol
unteers will begin streaming in within
a day or two.
Dean Harry Hayward, of the Agricul-
tural Department of the Delaware Col
lege, has full charge of the taking of
this census.
When the census has been taken the
farmers can make application at the
central Office in their district for what
ever help they may need and the volun-
teers from the schools will be supplied
as they come forward and are needed.
Many of the senior students at the High
School are gratifed with the action
taken by the Board Of Education at its
meeting Monday night, giving them full
school credits provided that they voIun-
teer for work on the farms, and the ma
iority of them have promised to volun-
tecr. provided they can obtain their par
ents' consent.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
AMERICAN INTERESTS TN MEXICO.

N New York there resides an American who is an
expert geological mining and economic explora-
ton Much OF his work has been done in Mexico He
knows that country and he knows its people That he
has not a high regard for the policy OF the United
States in protecting, failing project American
interests south OF the Rio Grande is indicated by
ter he has sent to Wilmington man who has money
invested in mine down there That letter, in part
is as follows:
It becomes necessary that arrangements be made to
provide for the taxes your properties in Sonora
Mexico. advise you to provide for the payment Of
these taxes though the conditions in Mexico are
than Recently your properties looted
of practically all equipment and than ever
Frustrated and unable to meet the taxes out of
ings though with the high price OF copper It is
sonable to believe that under favorable condi
tions some profitable shipments could be made from
your property.
not TO lose them My advice is based these grounds
While at present American interests are abandoned to
unue and we can anticipate that presently our govern
ment and fellow citizens will realize that II United
States is to occupy its rightul position in the world
those who so abroad TO be the outposs OF American
protected; otherwise the influence OF other nations,
those which protect their will dominate all the
enterprises and trade relations In foreign countries
that our land will be crowded to very and a hope.
1essly inferior place. With suitable protection you
can anticipate that the mines will become very profit
able further advise that you hold on your prop-
ery because while Sonora during some years in your
interests kept the watch for opportunities and be-
leve that IT, because OF neglect to protect its
the part OF government, Americans cannot main
tain their interests in other countries then bring
together strong group of opportunities which will
enable your company to sell out under English
French corporation on advantageous terms which
should be profitable TO you in stock and money.
Even after making due allowance for the internal
troubles OF Mexico, the above is sad commentary
come from an American relative to the American gov
ernment and its failure to protect American interests
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
With The PaFagraphers

Britannia sure is finding the unruy.-wichita
(Kan) Beacon
Sometimes just to make a scenerio sound different
they advertise it "a story without blush"-Kansas
Industriast Odanhattan)
Kaiser Wilhelm perhaps is soohed by the thought
that neither did Noahs peacedove accomplish anything
its first trip.-Chicago News.
What can be achieved with convenience is not always
what most needs to be done required TO do
Spokane Cwash.) Spokesman-Review.
"A good husband ought to tell his wife his faults"
theories the Milwaukee Sentinel Don't worry: She
knows theml-wichita CKan) Beacon.
II is reported that Spain will lead the peace move
ment, but OF course anybody lead it when there
is anything TO lead-Cleveland Plain Dealer
DR.. Grayson, at least will have the distinction OF
being the only admiral who won that high dis
tnction on the golf lnks.--Indanapols star
II you agree with the newspapers they are the in
tegent American free press voiclng the opinions Of
the people; If you don't agree with them they are
the hireng press, bought with somebody's gold Cgod"
is the correct term in that connection any other
kind Of money)-Jeferson City (Mol Post
physician to spend the winter in Agiers The bishop
said it impossible. he had so many engagements
We'll, lord bishop" said the specialist lit either
means Algiers or heaven "In that case" said the
bishop IN so to Algiers."-The Argonaut (San Fran
ciscOJ
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
ssi VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del. April 25-ln the Kent
County Superior Court yesterday, the
Jury in the case OF Enoch II. Johnson
VS.. Joseph V. Hartnett awarded Hart
nett S31. Attorney I. c. Frame, Jr
for Johnson, asked for an arrest of
Judgment pending a motion for new
trial.
Judge Boyce announced the pro-
mulgaion Of the new rules governing
the several courts. They take effect
on May Is.
The bail bond OF n. J. Harrington
Of Harrington, who had been indicted
for a violation of the anti-shipping
law. was declared forfeited and a
capias issued.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
To the Memory of the
Rev. James A. Dalton
Pastor Of Our Lady OF Mount Car
mel r c. Church, Third and Wolf
Streets, Philadelphia.
NJ. G. Robbins.

He is gone. we sit in darkness,
Yes, we sit in tears alone.
He's not dead. No. he is living,
Right before the great white throne.
lie has Joined the angel circle.
And in robes of dazzling white,
lie has reached the land of Beulah,
Where there cannot come a night.
He has reached that land of glory,
He was undcfiled by sin;
Oh. the iasper-gates flew open,
As our loved one entered in.
Well. we know no gloom can linger,
Round n memory so sweet
We can live upon its fragrance.
Till beyond the stars We meet.
Well we know that all things earthly
Bear the impress of decay,
Like a field of grass We flourish,
But tits only for a day.
Let us round his sacred memory
An unfading chaplet twinc.
Flowers perennial, flowers unfading,
That eternally will shine.
He was in his glorious manhood,
From earth-life eNhalcd away.
And he crossed deaths sea so calmly.
Looking toward the perfect day.
So we'll try TO be submissive,
To the will of God above.
Knowing that lie orders all things
With a Fathers tender love.
Now he's resting. oh. so calmly.
And no storm can e'cr disturb.
He's not dead, he sleeps. tell you,
And immortal is the word.
He was waiting. only waiting,
Till the messenger should come,
AMI he heard the angels singing.
And the refrain was Come Home.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
THE FIRST VICTORY MUST DE CREDITED TO
GERMANY

II HIS country ought TO remember forever the names
OF the thirteen members Of the military committee
OF the national House OF Representatives who gave to
the Kaiser his great victory OF April H. when the
tempt OF the United States 70 get army delayed.
Delawareans should be particularly prone to remember
them and their un-American attitude
On that day the brave French who understand what
is at stake in this war drove the Kaisers forces
the river Asne back two miles and took 5000 German
prisoners.
But the sting OF that reverse must have been eased
in the Kaiser's mind when he got the glorious news
from America.
Thirteen members OF the American Congress true
TO him. Thirteen members arc ready TO overturn the
plans OF their government and decree that their
country should have part in the war but the part
OF a poltroon a sutler and profit mongerl No danger
from America, nothing to fear from that quarter A
great day for the Hohenzolerns, that April II. At
this stage OF affairs nothing could he better.
But while tho Kaiser will probably be inclined TO
honor his sturdy American helpers with the iron
and his benedction the American people may take
other view OF these matters. Lest any should
arise who is and who is not fighting in Congress
for the German here the names OF the thir
teen:
S Hubert Dent Jr Alabama
William j. Fields Kentucky.
Percy p. Quin, Mississippi
William Gordon Ohio.
Ashton C. Shallenberger, Nebraska
Charles Pope Caldwell, New York.
James W. Wise Georgia
Daniel E Garrett Texas
Samuel j. Nichols, South Carolina.
Daniel r. Anthony. Jr., Kansas.
John NJ. NORM. Pennsylvania.
Harry e. Hull, Iowa.
J. H. Davidson, Wisconsin.
What nationality do these men olaimf
Let them speak up and answer that plain question
II they feel that their allegiance in spite Of their
OATH belongs to Germany, who don't they go there?
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
Editorial Opinion
REPATRIATE OUR SOLDIERS

From the New York sun.
The Administration has indorsed.
through the State Department. a bill
introduced by Representative Rogers
of Massachusetts to restore to citizen.
ship on the expiration of their service
Americans who have enlisted in the
armies of the Entente Allies. There
are said to be from 10000 to $4,000
Americans in the allied forces. They
are privates and commissioned off
GERS, aviators. automoblists, Tommies
/ and Poilus. They hail from every sec
ton of this country, though in the
BRITISH army-which officially frowns
upon alien recruits-they are mostly
enrolled from such we'll known Cana.
dian provinces as Kentucky, Missouri
and Texas.
! Most OF these men would like to
fight now under the Stars and Stripes.
But there is doubt as TO their citizen
ship. Many have taken the oath of al
legiance to other countries. Great
Britain and Italy require such an cath
OF all who enlist in their armies.
France dispenses with It for those who
wish to fight in the famous Foreign
Legion. Our own Congress in 1906
enacted law declaring that any citi.
zen of the United States who takes
an oath of allegiance to foreign
country thereby forfeits his citizen.
ship here.
Thereby arises some perplexity. and
in time will arise many heartburnings
among our gallant soldiers who after
fighting for democracy under foreign
/ flags want now to fight for it under
their own. Technically they are ineli.
| gible for enlistment
These enthusiastic men were merely
earlier in reaching a decision as to
their duty to democracy than their
country, more fortunate than thou.
sands of their countrymen in the op-
portunity to serve. They have been
fighting our battles, and we now ac.
knowledge the debt. Not one OF them
should be barred from citizenship, for
they forfeited it in order that they
might prove their absolute American.
ism.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
THE "AMERICAN- UNION FOR PRUssIAN MILL.
pARISM

THAT curious organization called the American
Union Against Mftarsm," which has always
acted "Hyphenated American Union for Prussian
Miltarsm," is again snoopng about the capitol and
sending its representatives appear before Congress
siona committees.
Unabashed by the long series OF its futile intrigues
in behalf OF Kaiserism and American helpessness
ignoring its many attempts to hamstring the govern
ment. which now presumes advise il seeks consid
Grafton for its views at the hands Congress II wants
to be heard to the provisions of the anti-spy bills
II Congress is going to listen to the representatives
OF this anti-Amercan organization why should it not
ask the Kaisers advice also? Consistency demands
that all enemies be consulted any are to be ad,
vsed With.
II the "American Union Against Mlitarism" really
retains any hostility to militarism, il the "womans
Peace Party" the other pachsts really sincere
they their operations to Potsdam. the seat
Of the disease they profess to hepe to cure.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
NEEDEp-A LEADER
From Tie Newark Ledger.

From the Newark Ledger.
A leader is needed in the movement
to organize Home Guard" company
in this town There are men here who
can organize the company, but there
Is a backwardness on their part hence
no movement has been made
We believe there should be a public
meeting held in the Armory hall, and
a general invitation extended to all
who care to join, and others. who may
be too old, but their presence may
help the cause. lt may take some time
to get the organization in shape and
IL would be well to start as early as
possible.
II some one who had experience in
military affairs, would take hold, there
would be little trouble, we believe. in
organizing a company of men able to
take care Of the town and her people.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
SARAH BERNHARDrs FIGHT FOR LIFE.

M ILLIONS OF men, women and children in the United
1 States and other countries regret the precarous
plight to which Madame Sarah Bernhard has been
reduced by her latest illness The attending physi-
clans say she has chance to It is admitted
however, that it is slim Tho fact that she
emerged from her previous illness in France, which
involved the amputaon OF of her legs encourages
her physicians 10 suggest that she may fight her way
through the present crisis
Madam Bemhardt is wonderful woman, no matter
from what point her remarkable personality may bo
viewed. n worlds good wishes will cure her. she
will be cured.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
pR. WAeNER,s LEAvlNe.

From the Dover State Sentinel
The people OF Delaware have heard
with sincere regret that DR.. Charles A.
Wagner has resigned as Commissioner
OF Education. Dr. Wagner has been an
lncessant worker for the schools Of
Delaware since the moment tina. he
came here. and he has paved the way
Tor the most successful system I'm the
country. Delaware need not much
longer be so far down the educational
column. DR. Wagner's successor should
be man Of great ability and energy,
that there be no backward steps in our
march for better schools.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
FLARE IN POWDER PLANT
BADLY BURNS EMPLOYE

GIBBsTOwN. N. J., April 25.--
When a slight explosion occurred in
one Of the experimental houses at
the eastern laboratory of the Repauno
plant of the DUPONT Powder Company
yesterday. George Sheetz. Jr, Of this
place, was badly burned about the
face and body.
Sheetz was at work on the second
floor of the building when the ex-
plosion took place The cause of the
flareup is unknown.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
WANT TO BE DIFFERENT.

From the Snow Hill Messenger
Every community has few persons
who seem to have a special delight in
being different from the majority.
When the United States is at war
with a brutal nation all who claim to
be Americans must show their colors
or be set down as enemies OF their
country who need watching.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
FLAG DISSERTATION.
From the Snow Hill Pennln

From the Snow Hill People.
lnsulters of the American flag seem
to be right in our own midst Two
small flags were torn from their fasten.
lngs al the post Office door and one
from over the Deposit and Savings
Bank entrance some time during Sat.
urday night it is supposed. and we're
thrown into the street. Jail sentences,
lynchings and thorough thrashings are
being accorded desecrators OF Old
Glory elsewhere so we would advise
the perpetrator Of these acts. and any
others so inclined to be careful. Uncle
sam is not to be Knocked with impun-
ity.
Evening journal., 1917-04-25
BISHOP KINSMAN At CALVARY.

The Right Rev. Frederick J. Kins-
man, ID. d., bishop of Delaware, will
visit Calvary Protestant Episcopal
Church. Third and Washington streets
tonight. The bishop will administer
the apostolic rite of confirmation at
this service This Is the bishops third
visit for this purpose within the year
The Rev. Samuel Stoinmetz is rector
OF this church.