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Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
PUBLIC MARKETS OPEN.


 New Haven opened city market, last Wednesday and the results have been watched with keen interest by other cities and towns throughout the state. .150 tons of produce were sold the first day, dealers coming from Waterbury, Ansonia, and as far away as Torrington.
 On the same day, Springfield opened public market for the benefit of the consumer and war-gardener. From re- ports received, both of these projects seem to be success from the start.
 Pittsfeld has rather an unique plan 0f bringing the producer and consumer together. This plan, made possible by the county farm bureau, makes it necessary for both parties to make known their wants to the bureau by mail or telephone, and in that way are brought together.
 THThese plans sallsonly..a meanssto
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

vey of the proposed railroad from Canaansto Mill River
 The Connecticut Western railroad had leased the picnic grounds at Twin Lakes, putting up a large pavilion, kitcnen and boat house, benches, set. tees and a large landing pier for the boat landing were among the con. veniences provided.
 < The North Canaan Water Co. had extended its line up Elm street as far as St. Joseph's church.
 The brick making industry at East Canaan was reviving Large orders were crowding the owners to get them filled before cold weather.
 A five years old son of A. K. Benton of Southern New Marlboro, was burned to death while playing in large box filled with hay and straw which became ignited by some unknown cause.
 Thirty -sevsn Tears Ago This Keek--fSS0
 Canaan citizens had subscribed money enough to purchase 200 feet of fire hose.
 Frost was reported the first of the week at Chapinville and Clayton.
 Falls Village V. I. A. had rebuilt the side walk from Spurr's store to the Dudley House"
 A Hancock and English flag was suspended across Main street. Canaan, from the Cummings block to Camps drug store.
 The churches at Falls Village united in an excursion picnic 70 Seaside Park, Bridgeport. Seven cars of special train carried owe" 400 people. Over six hours were spent at the shore.
 Thirty-sx Years Ago This Kssk--f65f Governor and Mrs. Bigelow were visiting Col. Rudd at Lakeville. Ex- Gov. Holley gave a reception in their honor at his residence, which was attended by lieutenant governor W. H. Bulkeley and his brother Morgan G. Bulkeley, mayor of Hartford.
 The Harvey Manufacturing Go. of Lime Rock were turning out by quan- titles of bolts, new machinery was to be added to increase the output.
 John l.. Dodge of Great Harrington bought the Briggs Marble quarry at Sheffield for $1, 500 including machin- cry, land and buildings.
 George w. Stiner, farmer living on the Douglas farm, died Aug. 10, aged 43 years.
 The Great Harrington shirt factory did not prove to be the success hoped for, the owners were looking for a buyer for the stock and machinery on hand.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
GARDEN THIEVES.

From time to time, in different parts of the state, comes the report that gar- dens are being robbed. In some cases it has been done by children, under the direction of their parents, but as a rule it is men and women.
 Every community in the state should make it their business to hunt the cul- prits down and give them the maximum penalty of the law.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
Letters From the People.
VIEWS ON CoNsCRIPTIoN, WAR,
 ETC.

AS an American born American, whose ancestors, on both sides, fought in every war in American history. think may be trusted to express my views on some of the phases of the war question without the least disturbance to the community, fearing that may be pro German or not patriotic, should the News be so very liberal minded and good as to publish these views. We in Canaan are feeling the conscrip tion lash; It is while this lash is fall. ing upon our hearts cutting deep gashes of worry and pain that many of us, the real war stricken ones, are asking why should our American born true Americans be sent to Europe Cor to their drowning in the Atlantic) leav ing the majority of the aliens and German enemies to the Nation, here to protect us, and enjoy the fruits of American labor, prosperity, and safety.
 do not want good honest Aliens drowned, or butchered in war, but when it comes to show down, there is choice between my own Americaa j countrymen, and the alien.
 Our local boards this week are pass ing upon the life or death of on ( Canaan boys, for say what we will, blind our eyes as we will to facts, that is what it means. Conscription is a terrible thing. but perhaps necessary. It seems terribly sad to think that they that enlisted of their own free will, should be going to war, but that tens of thousands should be forced. and compelled against their will to go, is, beyond words, very dreadful. am one of the many, and ever increasing num- Der of honest, loyal Americans who do not believe in conscription, and who believe it unconstitutional. However this does not help us now.
 We understand that provost mlrhall General Crowder wants to make n National fete day, or days, when we send our young boys off to war. I took the liberty to write this to our Ameri can War Lord, and made a suggestion that he requisition all the hearses in the country for the day of National Jubilation over the departure of our boys to battle, murder, and sudden death. I suggested that he place inside of each hearse the relatives of these boys who are going to the Sherman place Let us not go into details) and a brass band should be stationed on the top of each hearse!
 We hope Gen Crowder will apppe. ciate how very fitting and appropriate the idea will be to help carry out the hollow mockery, the awful hypocrisy of feigning joy, where no joy is, and
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

The people in general who are grumbling and growing about Con. gress, entirely overlook the fact that after the war, we will have had our eyes opened wide enough to demand a higher class of clean.cut men, who have demonstrated the fact that they have brains, to represent us. Dema- gogism and egotism, in that particular branch. we trust, are nearing the end of their rope.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
NAMED TO EXPORTS BOARD.
Thomas D. Jones, Rejected For Federal
 Reserve, Appointed.

Thomas D. Jones, Rejected For Federal
 Reserve, Appointed.
 Thomas D. Jones, Chicago business man and capitalist, whose nomination to the Federal Reserve Board was re- jected by the senate after a memorable fight, was appointed member of the exports administrative board, succeed. ing Edward N Hurley, who became chairman of the shipping board.
 The exports administrative board is the right hand of the exports council. through which supplies are being kept from being sent to Germany through neutrals.
 MT. Jones' appointment to this posi- ton requires no approval by the sen ate, which rejected his nomination to the Federal Reserve Board in 1913 on the ground of close connection with big business"
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
THE MILK QUESTION.

One of the most serious questions that confronts the public today, and one which is likely to be still harder to solve, is the milk question.
 With grains mounting higher and higher in price. it is absolutely neces- sary to advance the price of milk to conform with the price of production. The farmer who can raise his own feed, or at least the greater part of it, is the one who will be ahead, when he bslances his books at the end of the year. He is the farmer who is willing to increase his herd of dairy cows, or at least he will try not to let it de. crease.
 On the other hand the farmer who must buy nearly all his feed at the mill, is simply working for the man who sells the grain. He will work hard for month, milking bis cows and taking his butter fat or milk to the creamery, and when he gets his check, he has the great pleasure of signing his name on the back of it, and, turns it over to the feed man. Sometimes be has to reach down into his well-worn wallet and add little to the check, besides.
 Then there in another side of the question which must be considered. A census taken in the principal dairy states, this side of the Mississippi river, show that the dairy herds have decreased in the past year from 19 per cent to 29 per cent. This fact is really alarming, for at that rate, in, four to six years the dairy COW would be a thing of the past.
 one way to bring down the price of milk, would be the conservation of heifer calves. A law has been passed, dealing with Bob veal'', but this law should be made still more stringent and prohibit the killing of heifer calves, which would make suitable dairy cows, under certain age
 Then the farmer must raise more grain with which to feed his stock Now is the time to think about that side of the question. Ground which was planted in the spring, and that has already produced crop, should be put into condition for winter rye or other grain suitable to this climate It is estimated that 47,3OO, 900 acres of winter wheat, and 5,131, ,000 acres of rye, will be planted this fall. Taking the average yield for the past ten years, this will mean an increase of about IS per cent over the wheat yield of last year, giving total yield of over 1000, 900, 900 bushels.
 These enormous figures are beyond comprehension, and it is fact also, that most of this grain will come from the west. While more corn naS been grown in this state than ever before, it is necessary for the eastern farmer to grow still more grain. and of kind to suit his particular needs.
 The situation at present looks pretty black for the dairyman, but with the by-products coming in from the vast quantity of grain raised in the west, there is bound to be sharp decline in price. The passage of the Food Bill will also help bring down tho price, az this bill prohibits the use of food. stuffs in the manufacture of distilled beverages.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
NEW RUSSIAN CABINET.
Re, ensky Gives Some Posts to consti-
 tutionaI Democrats

II. Kerensky's cabinet is practically complete, according to reports from Petrograd. The Constitutional Demo- crats have agreed to participate and have received several posts.
 The list of members who will form the new ministry has been agreed on, but as regards several portfolios the choice is not definite, as the candidates are absent from Petrograd. Kerensky Is premier and minister of war and ma dne.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
NEW HINDENBURG HONOR.
Kaiser Gives llue Royal Order of Ho.
 henxoIlern House.

Expressing his ''boundless thanks" Kaiser Wilhelm telegraphed Field Mar shal von Hindenburg conferring on him the cross and star of the Royal Order of the House of Hohenzollern.
 II take pleasure, my dear field mar shal," he said, "at the conclusion of the third year<of the greatest of all wars, in which with brilliant strategy and art you have defied superior forces of the enemy and cleared the way for our armies victory. in expressing to you my boundless thanks"
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

Darwin's theory, that man descended from monkey, disapproved. Sen. La. Toilette, by his contrariness, proves to eur satisfaction, that in the ancient past, he must have been related to a mule.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
HsrsdIty.

F1oreuIty. ''Oh. hubby, dear, what do you think are the first words our baby will say3" gurgled Mrs. Matron.
 Well, If she takes after you they will probably be, This Is n nice time to come home," said the brute.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
HE WANTS MEDICATION.
Denman May Lay Differences With
 GoetilaIs Before Congress.

The recent Goethals-Denman ship ping row may be aired in congress.
 William Denman, late chairman of the government shipping board, an- nounced he would furnish the Califor- mia delegation details of his differences with General Goethals and'will ask fo have the statement printed in the Con. gressional Record.
 MT. Denman says he has President Wilson's permission for thus seeking vindicat.on before the public. He says his policies have been adopted by the new shipping board under Admiral Capps and Chairman Hurley.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
AGREE ON HOSPITAL SHIPS.

Germany, and England Reach Pact With
 Help of Spain.
 Germany has agreed to give safe passage to British hospital ships pro- viding that they carry Spanish officers aboard to guarantee that the ships are used only to transport sick and wound ed soldiers from France.
 Great Britain has thanked Spain for her assistance in making this arrange ment with Germany.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

New York Evening World.
 And, by the way, who remembers when there were bashful young girls? Bridgeport Telegram.
 New London's idea of rube IS: any. one who lives north of Montyille.- Norwich Bulletin.
 All the rest of his life the Good Brother who stayed at home kept thinking of the corking time the Prodi gal Son must have had.--Don Marquis in New York Evening Sun.
 On Aug. 9 incomparable Izaak Wal. ton was born. But that was 324 years ago, in the good old days when the world was at peace. Hartford Times.
 The New German cabinet is so much like the old one that they wonder even in Germany what the change was for. Hartford Times.
 Every peace movement originated in this or any other country IS a move ment to make peace with piracy and give the pirates a new certificate of character. New York World.
 This country has not yet fully wakened up to the fact that 1t IS at war-and the enemy is doing every. thing possible to keep it asleep. Nor wich Record.
 Won Hindenberg, who tells the Ger. mans that the allies want $4. .00C, 900 8 year indemnity for 100 years knows Germany's degree of guilt and can imagine reasonable bill of damages. Louisville Courier Journall A number of registration boards are now giving complete courses in how to be drafted though married. New York American.
 A Sioux Indian, according to the Commercial Appeal, says he would l like to scalp the Kaiser. Wonder who $ holding him-Macon Telegraph. | thousand important jobs created by the war, including couple that Colonel Roosevelt has not yet been mentioned for.-New York American.
 It,is doubtless embarrassing to the Kaiser, while assuming to establish himself as world autocrat to meet with some difficulty i'll holding onto his present title. e.-Washington Star.
 The embargo on steel to be sent into Germany doesn't apply tu any that General oershing wants to send in there on the gunpowder express. New York American. sl&
 It is to be feared that if they put the real American motto on our coin, it would not be 'In God we trust" but "I should worry. .-Meriden Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

The thanks of every community to the examining and exemption boards, who have toiled unceasingly. who have dispensed justice to the high and lowly, to the rich and the poor, alike.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

The easiest and surest way to make as we'll as save money, IS to watch the ad advertisements in your local paper and take advantage Of the opportu mites off fered.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
BORN

McKEE-At sharon hospital Aug. 2, a daughter to Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Mckee.
 DIED DEWIRE--At West Cornwall, Aug IS, Miss Margaret DeWire. RUSSELL--At Falls Village, Aug. II, Mrs. Harry Russell, aged 4S years. TURPIN-At Falls Village. Aug. 8, Mrs. Lucretia c. Turpin, aged S6 years. RHOADES-At Canaan. Aug. 10, Junius o. Rhoades, aged 61 years.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

MAILS CLOSE GoING- North East South West s:S5 a. m. S.16 a. m, s:16 am. 1t:00 a. m. $40 D. m. 3:55 p. m 2:35 D. m. $40 p. m
 MAILS OPEN FROM Narth Fast South West ae m. 9:15 a. n 1o:3o a. m. 9:15 g. m. 2:E5 D. m 11:50 a. m. 7:t5 p. m. 2:22 p. m
 730 p. m.
 Mail closes on Route No. 1, R. F. D. at 9:30 a. m., and return 8:30 p. m. For Southheld and Mill River, Mass, ct 1. p. m.
 E. L. ROBERTS P. II
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

ings were necessary to make up the losses incurred by millinery shop his wife ran for recreation. And yet a heartless government turns deaf ear to his appeal. New York sun.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

The German crown prince is the most repuised young man in Europe. New York Evening World.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

Pretty soon they will elect presi dent of Germany on the issue. "He got us out of war. New York Ameri- can.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
WANTED
MISCELLANEOUS

hOST-A Waterman fountain pen gold stub pen. Please return to Wm. l.. Carrigan. Falls Village, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

One of the disappointing things of life is to find that the demure little lady you used to think walked like fairy" did so because her feet hurt Buffalo News.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
: One of Them.

"W:hat is a triple alliance, par
 Bread and cheese and kisses, my son."-New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

When congress stops talking and goes home, then the nation can feel that the decks are really cleared fol action. Baltimore American.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

heard young feller the other day talkin' about goin before the "redemp. tion board". Ought to be one, if there ain't. A lot of us need redemption more than we do exemption.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
Stray Shots.

Ex-President Taft will be major general. And nobody can deny that he will look the part.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

Let's wait to find the man who started the war until we have dis covered the man who can stop it, New York American.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

And, by the way. who remembers when there were bashful young girls? Telegram.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

Indiana is preparing to live up to her reputation as "the Mother of Vice. President" by offering Gov. James P. Goodrich as a candidate for second place on the republican national ticket next year.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

ls So far the most ingenious excuse offered to escape military service is
 that of Che man who pleaded for exemption on the ground that his earn.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

New London's idea of rube is: any one who lives north of Montyllle.- Norwich Bulletin.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16
THE NEWS AGENTS

THE NEWS AGENTS Extra copies of The News are on sale III the nMfce of publication and at
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Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

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Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

All the rest of his life the Good Brother who stayed at home kept thinking of the corking time the Prodi gal Son must have had.-Don Marquis in New York Evening Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1917-08-16

It is to be feared that if they put the real American motto on our coin, it would not be "In God we trust" but .I should worry. ".-Meriden Journal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
UNION DYE WORKS
ENLARGES PLANT

The UNION DYE WORKS an
nounces the formal opening of its
new $4,000 plant at Eighteenth
and Jackson, and at the same time
springs a surprise on the public by
an approximate reduction OF 80
per cent on the price of cleaning
wearing apparel and other articles.
The new plant Is a model OF its
kind special attention being given
TO light. ventilation and sanitation.
Working conditions are deal. a spa
cious, cozily furnished lounging and
reading room for the women emf
ployes being n most attractive fea-
ture.
The Union Dye Works was es-
tablished by +. Islander. its present
head, more than ten years ago,
growing steadily from n very small
beginning to it's present size. III.
s. Simms, an expert In dry clean.
ing. has recently associated him
self with Mr.. Islander and will have
direct charge of this branch of the
work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
DON SKIRTS AND
Leave BASTILE

Once more Nita Nolte and
Edith Robinson Of 5elllneham
are wearing skirts. The girls
were arrested several days ago
on the Great Northern rieht-of-
way near Black River Junction,
both Of them wearing overalls.
They had mems shirts and had
cut their hair short.
Deputy Prosecutor Palmer inter
viewed the two girls. and Fred
Nolte, scion of a wealthy Belllng-
ham family and husband OF Nita
Nolte, who was with the girls,
Tuesday afternoon and finally re.
leased them TO appear for trial
later on charge OF trespassing.
They probably will not be prose.
cuted.
The girls, who said they we're on
their way to Eastern Washington
hop fields, were remorseful Tues.
day and promised TO return to their
homes in feminine attire. Both OF
them vehemently denied practicing
the gentle art OF rolling cigarets
while in durance vile at the county
Jail.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
august 81. 1917.

TO Ills Holiness. Bonedic.
tus XIV. Pope: In acknowledge.
ment OF the communication OF
your holiness TO the belliger.
cnt peoples. dated August /.
1917. tho president OF the
United States requests me to
transmit the following reply:
Every heart that has not
been blinded and hardened by
this terrible war must be touch.
ed by this moving appeal OF
his holiness, the pope; must
feel the dignity and force OF
the humane and generous mo-
tlves which prompted Il. and
must fervently wish that we
might take the path OF peace
he so persuaslvely points out.
But II would be folly 10 take u
N II does not In fact lead TO
the goal he proposes. Our re.
spouse must be based upon tho
stern facts. and upon nothing
else. II 10 not q mere cessation
OF arms he desires; II Is a sta.
bic and enduring peace. This
agony must not be gone thru
with again. and II must be a
matter OF very sober Judgment
what will Insure US against Il.
Program lmpraetieable
Ills holiness, In substance.
proposes that We return 10 tho
status quo ante bellum. and
that there be a general condor
alton. disarmament and con.
cert o, nations. based upon an
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
GERMAN PAPERS
AGREE ON NEED
OF DEMOCRACY
By United Press Leased Wire
NEW YORK, Aug. go

By United Press LEASED Wire
NEW YORK. Aug. 2e.-oer-
man language newspaper
comment today on Americas
reply TO the pope agreed that
tho best chance for peace was
a continuation OF the democ-
ratixatlon movement, which
they declare 10 now progress
Ing In Germany.
Events in Germany seem to In
dictate that powers are At work.
which may bring peace nearer than
we now know" declared the New
York German Herald. I'VE should
be the last TO say that Germany
could not stand considerable
share OF democracy"
The New York Stats Zeltung's
main comment referred 10 the
presidents words. declaring that
America cannot take the word OF
the present rulers OF Germany"
The Louisville Anzeiger said:
"The reichstag has already given
unmistakable signs OF Its will In
that direction namely. democra-
tization). Being insufficiently IN
formed about the present trend OF
public opinino In Germany, In the
face OF the new evolutons In Rus
STA. Il is hard to say what effect
Wilson's words will have upon the
German people"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-29
LYNCH THREAT
CURES |. ". ".

SOMEWHERE IN THE NORTH
WEST. Aug. 2s.--Pete shad. Seat
tie /. w. w. intends never to re-
turn to Hood River. Ore.
He Just doesn't like the people
who live there.
Incidentally. the people don't
like him.
Pete was taken from the city
Jail last night where he had been
placed for his |. w. w. activities
by 35 grim-faced vigilantes. He
was taken to the river bank. and,
under a giant cottonwood tree. iedal
for hanging. and with rope also
ideal for hanging laid before him.
he implored the forgiveness OF a
benign father and announced he
would leave the lndustrialites.
Pete then was taken across the
river and sent on his way. When
he passed thru here today he said
he was going as far from Hood
River as he could get.