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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10
Nr. Ford and the Senate.

II il shall turn out that the Ford
Newberry ease goes before the next
Senate without any interference by
the present Senate, that viii be right
1t properly belongs there. Mr.. New
berry has been certified to that body,
and his credentials should be passed
upon by it.
The case when called will arouse
lively interest because of its unusual
character. It stands alone in our poll
ties.
It is probably the safest of state.
ments that but for the Presidents
suggestion Mr.. Ford would never have
thought of a political career. AL
though classed as a republican, he had
never busted himself with the for.
tunes Of that party. His whole time
and attention had been given TO bust
ness: and his success in that field had
been SO marked, he seemed entirely
satisfied with it and his surroundings
Prestoi The President discovered
the equipment and qualities of sen
ator in Mr.. Ford, and the latter tool
fire. Political ambition famed up, and
Mr.. Ford announced for the Senate
Not as republican, however, nor yei
as democrat, but as Wilsonite. II,
laid the foundation for third part,
by declaring that if elected he woult
be guided as senator solely by thu
Presidents views and wishes.
The republicans rejected his over
lures The democrats accepted them
In tho campaign for election he raj
- the democratic candidate, and OIL
the face of the returns was defeated
The republicans won the Senate las
fan by a very narrow majority-two
They Will need every vote. Their con
gressional card will be crowded wit
difficult and important measures; an,
at the other end of Pennsylvania ave
nue viii sit a man who may be hi
party's leader again next year. H
viii be watching Congress, and Con
gress him. Congress, therefore, mus
keep In the best keller possible Il
the face oS % skillful an opponent
TO this sitna49on ID attributed th
present contest mo loss sf . seat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

the Senate by the republicans would,
even If the matter went no further,
make republican control Of that body
riekety and insecure; but if the mat
ter ended by seating Mr.. Ford, tie
would be effected, and democratic con-
troll established through the vote of
the Vice President.
So when the peculiar character of
Mr.. Ford's candidacy and the size of
the stake now in controversy are con-
sidered, one may easily see the reason
for the interest that attaches to the
contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10
Returning District Soldiers.

The scenes enacted in the streets of
this city yesterday when 500 District
soldiers of the Goth Regiment, Heavy
Artillery, passed through on their way
from France to a rehabilitation camp
were but a feeble expression of the
feeling of the community for those
who so honorably and efficiently repre-
sented the capital in the waF. Though
thsre was but little netiee Of their
coming q largo throng gathered 10
greet them. Thy were made to 1eel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10
Winged Wonders.

The aeroplane's expense we view
With hearts devoid of glee.
IF it could lay an egg or two,
Oh, what a bird 'twonld bel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

Count Wilhelm refuses to be inter
viewed, claiming that he desires to live
henceforth as a private citizen. Some
men get their best ideas too late in
life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

If there is available new war missile
of unprecedented devastating power,
as intimated by experts, it may be re-
GREETED that it was not put into action
by the allies early in the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10
Natures Wisdom.
The fable 10 . useful thing
To teach men what TO do.
But 70 this notion still I cling,

To teach msn what TO do.
But to this notion still I cling;
I'm glad they are not true.
For this old world that swings 20 free
Would very often baIk,
With sad results for you and me,
If everything could talk.
The wheat would hold conventions
great
The weather to discuss.
The live stock, too, would congregate
And raise . serious fuss.
Thsss'd b no fruit upon the boush.
No corn upon the staIk.
EazA would b ono oeernal1sv
u everything could talk.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10
Moneys Worth

'Do you believe all those favorable
and complimentary things for which
you paid the fortune teller SO hber-
ally"
II don't exactly believe 'em. But
the encouragement was worth some
thing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

Like mechanism Of more physical
description, a league of nations must
be carefully designed and constructed
to make sure IL will work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10
SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHILANpER JOHNSON.
Early Rising.

Early Rising.
sDo you remember how we used to
scold Josh about oversleeping before
he went into the armyw said Mrs.
Corntossel.
eyes," replied the farmer; "that's
why we can't say word when he gets
up at daybreak and accompanies the
ROSTERS on his cornet"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

Il is TO be inferred from the income
tax that the average citizen may ex-
poet business to be particularly good
this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

Less expensive food viii leave more
money for bonds and thrift stamps,
not to mention the taxes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10
A Serious Suggestion.

"You seem to resent these numer-
Gus sarcasms about politics.
II do" replied Senator Sorghum.
"Some Of the finest men the world
has seen, including George Washing
ton and Abraham Lincoln, have been
exceedingly active in politics"
'Dar's a difference" said Uncle
Eben, "between happiness and pleas
ure. One Is home song an de others
mostly jazz"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

Efforts to organize sideshows do not
distract attention from the big con-
ference in Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

It viii require busy bureau of in
formation to supply all the facts de-
sired by United States senators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

The ground hog superstition may
as wen be abandoned along with the
Ii superstition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

The income tax is a great stimulus
to reading, writing and especially arith-
metic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

There is nothing Celestial about
T. Chinese homicide plot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-02-10

buckingham Cur
tains. m a d e with
ov eric ok stitched
edge; 2h yards long
in real lace designs;
some with double
border effects.
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03
LIME ROCK

Miss Lucille Dunn and John Roe buck were married June 26th at Lakeeville.
 MT. and Mrs. P. E. Lyon were in Hartford one day last week.
 Francis Pulver of Jersey City spent Monday with his brother.
 Miss Dorothy Lyon is spending few days in Bridgeport.
 Mir. and Mrs. Harry Eggleston vis- ited Elizabeth Park Sunday.
 c. W. Barnum is in Pittsburgh, Pa. Fay Chaffee and Ellen Hickey at this week on business. tended the circus in Bridgeport Friday.
 Charles Cowalick, c. W. Barnum and Andrew Fulkerson were in New York Sunday.
 Homer Bathrick, MT. and Mrs. John Welch and daughter motored to Hartford Sunday and visited Elizabeth Park.
 MT. and Mrs. John Roebuck were called home from their wedding trip, on account of the sudden death of his father.
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03
Warming


 The legal voters of the Town of North Canaan, Connecticut, are hereby notified that a special town meeting will be held in the Town Hall, in the village of Canaan, on Saturday, July 18th, 1919, at two o'clock in the afternoon, for the fol- lowing purposes, to wit:
 l. To see if the town will adopt the following resolution: WHERE. AS, An act of the General Assembly, approved May 13, 1919, being Chap ter BPS of the Special Acts of 1919, provides an appropriation for the construction of the State Aid Roads for the two fiscal years ending June 30, 1921; .r.
 BE IT RESOLVED that the Town of North Canaan hereby declares it's intention to build or improve a sec tion or sections of public road under the provisions of Section 14S3 of the General Statutes with its evarious amendments; and in conformity witfi', the provisions of said laws the sum- of Five thousand dollars or so much thereof as may be required to pay the amount of the pro rata share of said town of the cost of such con- struction or improvement under the provisions of said appropriation al- lotted to the highway commissioner is hereby appropriated for such pur- pose, and the town treasurer is here by authorized and directed to pay said amount to the state of Connec- ticat at the times and in the manner provided by law:
 RESOLVED, That the selectmen are authorized and directed to make application to the highway commis- sioner, in thes manner provided by law, for the construction or improve ment of highways in this town under said laws and appropriation.
 2. To take any other action ptoper to come before said meeting.
 Dated at North Canaan, Coma this 2nd day of July, 1919. I c. G. Smith
 Chas. H. Goodwin
 c. M. Benjamin
 Selectmen Allyn Fuller, Town Clerk.
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03

vice Association wants and is de- signed to do. It plans to be ready to work and serve the community and it's interests whenever there is need. There are committees appointed which shall not only keep acquainted with the local conditions, but be ready with plans to assist and will to work when something is required for the larger enjoyment of our citi- zens. In the present instance, the committee on Public Celebrations was called upon to plan for the Fourth.
 There are also committees on Village Improvements. Public En- tertainments, Boys Work, Girls Work, Play Grounds, and there will be others as the organization de velops. These will be ready to assist in promoting any efforts which will help the town in any one of these respects.
 The Community Service Associa- tion is designed to work, and to work for the good of Canaan. No town efforts is outside it's interest," To carry out this splendid purpose il should have the backing and help of every resident. '
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03

Do you know Happy Jack? Of course you do, for he is the children's patron of thrift; but that need not deter any grown-up from becoming a Happy Jack member, for even Presi- dent Wilson is one, and proud of the distinction.
 Happy Jack is represented by a keen-eyed squirrel with the cutest of red coats, and the wise sayings he puts forth are worth needing He is we'll established in the New England schools, where besides teaching thrift, which is his speciality, he dispenses a sunshiny spirit that is infectious.
 Thornton W. Burgess, author of the Bedtime Stories which are the delight of the young folks, is the creator of Happy Jack, and he sent the above photograph to the War Savings Divis- ion in Boston. MT. Burgess received it from MT. Chace, the superintendent or schools of Beverly, Mass. It was originated by Miss Lucy Larcom-
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03
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 SCHOOL NOTES
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Catherine Sweeney was perfect in for the school year until Monday, June 23, the last day the schools were in session, when she was detained at home on account of an attack of mumps.
 The members of the Senior class their pleasant feeling for the Junior class by donating to them money left in the treasury to the amount of $4.05. e
 All out of town teachers have left for their respective homes.
 The picture presented to the school by the Senior class will be placed in the Freshman room.
 Alice Perdrizet, a member of the class of 1919 has accepted a position in the store of c. L. Parsons & Son.
 Rosa Reel, class of 1918 has ac- cepted a position in the Pease Gar age.
 Several students from the school will attend the summer school at Danbury. .#.t .#
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03

Wartime prohibition in peace time at least sounds like misuse of worlds. s.-Omaha Bee. :a~s g
 Kolchak wants nothing for himself. No wonder Trotsky and Lenine, de- clare he is not a representative Rus sian.-Philadelphia Record.
 The latest fad of fashion is have ones hats to match the automobile. Husbands will, therefore, be appre- hensions every time their wives buy new hat.-Baltimore American.
 Judges of a baby show in an Iowa town have outclassed Solomon. They gave every entry prize. Such wis dom has not been seen since the for mer's time.-Baltimor American.
 It is hard, in a way, to blame the Germans for looking forward to the next war when they have nothing but the last one to look back upon. City Star.
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 They kill off lot of generals by the shooting route down, in Mexico. But that is better than killing the pri- yates, because there are so many more generals to spare.-New York Telegraph.
 The new German cabinet includes a chief of the colonial office, for whom Germany seems to have about as much need as it has for minis ter of the navy.-Kansas City Star.
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 If Gen. Pershing hasn't decided how he'll spend the summer, we might suggest there's Villa in Mex ico we'd all be glad to have him take.-Chicago Evening Post.
 A man looking for an apartment "where he can do as he pleases" finds that everybody in the house is doing the same thing, making it well-nigh luntenable. Rules are best.-St Louis Globe-Democrat
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 The report that the country is short a million homes comes, you'll mark, just when July 1 is going to make a lot of citizens go home be. cause they have no other place to go Manchester Union.
 "Polish Premier Paderewski Pro. poses Probe of Pogrom Charges" says headline. Which is the most alliterative news since Peter Piper Picked Peck of Picked Peppers Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03
143rd ANNIVERSARY

On Friday of this week the entire nation will celebrate the one hun dred and forty-third anniversary of own independence. The 4th of July above all other days is an occasion to take stock of the advantages that we enjoy as citizens of the greatest republic and the greatest nation in the world.
 Only an infant in years, compared to the age of nations of the old world, we have under free and inde- pendent rule established the fact be- yond a doubt that we are entitled to the place of honor which we now en- joy. To maintain our position there fore requires that every individual realize with clearer sense of duty the heavy obligations we are under if we shall continue to advance.
 These obligations should teach us that our duty to our country begins at home, in the small town as we'll as the large city, during times of peace as we'll as of war. That it is just as necessary to show our Americanism, our patriotism, by concentrated aff- ection and loyalty to our town in a similar manner to that shown when the enemy is without our gates and tine call is. sent broadcast for men to defend the nation. ~
 Criticism is helping hand t1 bet ter things, if done in judicious man. ner. It is like man who picks the rough pieces of material from an un- finished statue, that the sculptor may replace or smooth them to con- form with the perfect part of his work if excellence is to be obtained Just so is this true of constructive criticism of public officials who are sincere in their efforts to advance the interests of community and country.
 Any person who is so hardened or brazen as to be impervious to criti- cism has no more right to public office than an irreligious libertine. Liberty, law and justice alone will not make great nation. Though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable. .. the minority possess their equal rights and to vio- late which would be oppression" said Thomas Jefferson, the great patroit.
 Let men take stock of themselves on this glorious anniversary of our independence and prove, not with outward show and the blowing of trumpets, but by their spirit of loyalty to community and country that the highest ideals of national advancement are their greatest de sire
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03

hasn't that name familiar ring?- and is used in school in Beverly to increase. interest in the Happy Jack clubs.
 Happy Jack Squirrel is seen seated at table, in the panel on the front of the big tree. He has Thrift chest, in front of him, and couple of frisky fellows are climbing the ladder to add their mite, while other Happy Jacks are scurrying through the forest in the same direction.
 This is the spirit of the Happy Jack clubs. In the school referred to, as each pupil joins a squirrel is added to the picture, bearing the initials of the new member.
 MT. Chace writes: "Our children have enjoyed your. Happy Jack Thrift Club very much, and the plan has re- suited in the saving of hundreds of dollars in Thrift and War Savings stamps, which otherwise would have been more or less wasted"
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03
MY FIRST THRIFT STAMP.
By Ruth Blank, William Lloyd Garrison School. Boston.
 no years old.

One day last summer my sister wanted to go in town. She couldn't go on account of the baby. asked her if I might take care of him. "Yes, you can take care of him." she said. So she went in town and I took care of the baby. The baby was very good for a while. But half an hour later he got cross. Seeing how cross he was I put him to sleep. I started to sew when my sister came in. She asked me where the baby was. I said, "He got cross so I put him to sleep" My sister was delighted that he was asleep for he didn't like to sleep in the afternoon. She gave me twenty i've cents for taking care of him. The clock struck four and I had to go home. When I passed by the post office I said to myself, Il am going to buy a Thrift Stamp. I don't know what twenty-five cents will do, but all my friends are buying them" So went into the postoffice and asked the clerk what Thrift Stamps are for
 He told me about everything. So got a Thrift Stamp, which was my nrst one.
 On my way home I met my brother. When he saw the Thrift card he said, What is that?" told him that 1t was a Thrift Stamp and 1t was going to help the boys a little. When said that he went into the postofice and got stamp also. After that we kept on saving and were very happy.
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03
LAKEVILLE

Miss Grace Webb has resigned her position at Mrs. Halls, and entered the employ of Mrs. Harold Woodcock
 Mrs. H. M. Thrall has rented the summer house of MT. Hinman for the summer, where she will locate with her daughter Mary, who is i'm proving slowly.
 Peter Johnson of Hotchkiss is driving a Ford truck recently pur- chased of A. s. Martin.
 Walter Ellis and family are visit ing James Ellis for a couple of weeks before departing for the west.
 Mrs. K. B. Knight has arrived at her home in town for the summer
 Quite number from town have been visiting the rose garden in Hartford the past two weeks.
 Mrs. E. A. Brewer of Canaan was a guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Beers last week.
 Miss Dorothy Wilson of Norfolk visited her parents on Monday.
 Miss Bessie Day is home from her school duties for the summer.
 The new concrete road up Main Street is progressing rapidly.
 W. H. Kenyon and family are touring the country for a couple of weeks while their son and wife are spending their honeymoon at the summer residence
 Walter Ellis has resigned his posi- tion at E. O. Wagner's and accepted one in Ohio, where he expects to move his family in couple of weeks.
 John Roebuck was killed last Sat urday evening by an ugly bull, while trying to drive him to the barn, the bull turned on him, threw him up in the air and attacked him again when he struck the ground. His sons heard his screams for help and went to his assistance. Upon their approach the bull was frightened and ran to- ward the other side of the lot. The boys carried their father to the house and called the doctors and he was made as comfortable as possible, but died before morning. John Roe buck, one of the sons, had just been married the same week and was away on his wedding trip at the time of the accident, but was located and arrived home in time for the funeral. Mr Roebuck's many friends extend their sympathy to the bereaved family The funeral took place in St. Johns church, Salisbury, on Tuesday after. noon. 1nterment in Salisbury cemetery.
 There is to be baseball game or the Fourth at the Lakeville grounds between the married and single men of the village.
 The Lakeville team was defeated on Sunday last on the Salisbury grounds by the return game of the Canaan team.
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03
SAVING AND HAVING.
An Old Fable Applied to Present
 Conditions. @
Save and havei

Save and havei
 Remember the story of the ant and grasshopper? The ant worked and him with little more added to what he had the day before. The grass. hopper danced and sang and fiddled his time away. Winter came; the ant had plenty. The grasshopper had nothing; he had not saved. He went to the ant and asked for help. Said the ant: While I worked, you fooled your time away. You can dance now for all I care"
 Are you an ant-person or a grasshop' per-person? Some time are you going to have to ask for help and will some one tell you to dance; or will you be independent?
 If you save now, you'll have later on. Let the end of every week find more Thrift Stamps on your card, At the end of every month be able to show more War Savings Stamps past ed on your certificate Buy 1919 War Savings Stamps. Lend your money to the Government at four per cent interest, compounded quarterly, and see it grow. q, a.
 Take stock of yourselfl What are you worth? Will next New Years day find you worth more or less ? Which will you be: an ant or a grass. hopper?
 Save and have!
Connecticut western news., 1919-07-03
He Was Almost Past Going

'I suffered with my kidney trouble for three years", writes D. Bell, St. James City, Fla, "and for the past six months have been almost past going. I couldn't stoop down and when I would lie down could hardly get up. I began taking Foley Kidney Pills, and before I used two bottles my pains were all gone" They are prompt in action and quick to relieve backache, rheumatic pains, stiff, swollen joints and sore muscles. Freeman Dempsey, dealer.-adv.