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New-York tribune., 1922-11-12
The ClamorOus ssMrs. Pat
BY Isabel Paterson

NY FIFE AND SOME LETTERS. by Brs
patrick Campbell Dodd. Mead & Co.
~ abeauty 10 it's own excuse for
q being" it should also be reason
n enough for writing Its memoirs.
II Is. anyhow, more than many
of the autobiographscal clan can offer.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell does not offer
1T; she frankly falls back on DIR. John
sons Justification, and says she has
given her life and letters to the public
for pecuniary consideration. Only
the need of money persuaded her TO
think she might venture. But she
dedicates her book to an unknown ad-
mirer--a schoolgirl Of fifteen who once
walked miles In the rain and waited
hours at the stage door just to see
the goddess emerge. And the book will
probably be read for love rather than
or its literary value.
literary dicta, 1t is ill-written In every
iense of the word, short of being
!lliterate-theugk Bernard Shaw ac-
cused it's author even of that. And
yet it is extremely interesting. quite
as much for it's omissions rs for what
it contains; for its manifest imper-
fections as much as for it's merits. The
manner of it's composition resembles
turning out Of old trinket boxes and
hold-alls forgotten In the attic, from,
which tumbles disarray of useless
but significant trifes--Cinderella slip
pera danced through, ribboned pro-
grams of grand balls, faded wreaths,
old photographs, brief notes from dear
stained with bitter tears. The reader
must guess from the fact of their
preservation how much they once
meant.
For Mrs. Campbell very evidently
lived for and in the day; and when
1T was over she forgot as much as
she could. Which was great deal.
She reveals herself an artist born; and
artists put their memories into their
work. They use and spend their talents,
but do not hoard them.
1t Is OF her career as an actress she
chiefly writess but it is for her extraor-
dinary personal beauty she is most apt
to be remembered. This is not meant
as disparagement on her histrionic
ability. which was authentic; but the
triumphs of the stage are feeting,
while if woman be lovely enough
she may become q part Of history
and her name a poetical symbol for
succeeding ages. Perhaps Mrs. Camp
bell will never achieve that immortal
| ity, but she might have. She had the
equipment, the face to "launch thou
sand ships and burn the topless towers
Of Ilium.' But whatever misfortunes
attend beauty came to her personally,
not to her country or her adorers
Reading these somehow pathetic
"reminiscences one finds in them cer-
| tain justification for the selfishness
and arrogance Of other fair women. 1t
is almost a necessary defense; other
wise they become the prey of their os-
tensible worshippers. The moths would
put out the candle if they did not get
their wings singed off. And here is
one candle. too kind TO singe. The re-
suit was she burnt herself out warm
ing others. She does not say so-that
is the pathos Of it. IN one passage
she eonfesses herslf three parts a
"fool," and on every page she forces the
readers to agree. But such a dear and
charming fool!
| Just so. her beauty was three parts
New-York tribune., 1922-11-12

She had poor health, many dependents
IAN unnecessary number indeed and
an improvident temperament to boot.
Her husband was killed in the En@-
War, her son in the World War. And
sha piled on the agony herself by
prepesterous second marriage, Of which
she ornits details bat tells enough to
show 1t was unhappy as ii was unwisc.
Nevertheless she had many compensa-
tions: life lived to the full, a great
gift and the opportunity Go use 1t: and
one unique distinction: She reduced
even Bernard Shaw to q state of gooey
rapture, end labelled him in return
with the nickname "Joey,s which, IL
an not misinformed, is the English
traditional appeliation of the clown in
pagtomirne
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like by their frankness, which people
are beginning to carry over into
similar attitude toward their books.
Walpole is the most generous minded
of all our European visitors. he is,
practically, the only one who has ever
taken the trouble to inform himself Of
the best literature that is being writ
ten over here; he has been, / think,
largely responsible for the present in
terest in American books in England
by his efforts in behalf of writers like
Cabeli, Hergesheimer, Miss Gather,
Sinclair Lewis, Sherwood Anderson, II.
l.. Mencken and Theodore Dresser: and,
although he is about the only one who
has been allowed to get into close touch
with American life, he is also about
the only one who has not written
book about US.
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reader equipped with an elementary
knowledge of political science and de-
siring fairly detailed bat not exc
haustive account of the workings Of the
American goSernment. Unlike many
works of its kind, it does not plunge d.
rectiy into its subject. but devotes the
opening chapters to consideration Of
the fundamental problems of political
science. of the origin andSevoIution OF
the state ard the DEVELOPMENT Of sod
ern political IDEAS. Having established
an adequate background, it applies the
general results OF its inquiry to the
specific problems OF the United ST. tes;
it begins by discussing the Articles Of
Confederation, then turns TO the
United States Constitution, and ex-
amines with some minuteness the orr
ganization os the various departras nts
of government. the work OF che Presi-
dent and Of Congress, OF the judiciary
and of the civil service. Moreover. &c
does not confne itself TO an analysis
of the national government. but con-
tains valuable and instructive chapters
on state constitutions, on the govern
ment Of municipa titles and on the party
system in America. S. A. C.
New-York tribune., 1922-11-12
Our Government

INTRODUCTION TO AMERICAN Gov.
ERNM ENT. By Frederick 4. Ogs anS
y. Ornan Ray. The Century Company.
New-York tribune., 1922-11-12

HILE this volume is designed
primarily as textbook for
the college student, IL will
rrn,,o rotaLI
Connecticut western news., 1922-10-05
COUNTY CONVENTION
 HELD AT LITCHFIELD Frank H. Turkington Is Unanimously Re-
 nominated
BANQUET FOR DELEGATES
Congressman GIynn and Others Make Significant After
 Dinner Remarks

At the Republican county conven- tion held at Litchfield Wednesday morning, Frank H. Turkington, was unanimously renominated by acla- nation. MT. Turkington's name was presented by George Johnson of Morris. The nomination was sec onded by w. W. Beers of Water town.
 Marvin H. Tanner, member of the county committee and state, central rcommittee, called the convention to order. Howard J. Stanclift of New Hartford was chairman of the con- vention and Harry Muir of Thomas ton, clerk.
 A committee consisting of George H. Johnson, W. W. Beers and Miss Emily Marsh was appointed to notify Sheriff Turkington of his nomination and to escort him to the hall. The sheriff was attending the session of the. superior court. Upon his arrival at the convention hall he was greet ed with enthusiastic applause. He said that he could not adequately express his feelings on receiving the nomination for the fifth time.
 "If you elect me-" he declared, you'll find me the same old Turk that I've always been. If Pm de- feated will be loyal supporter of and fighter for the republican party. Litchfeld county, being quite a poli- tical center, it behooves us when we rrn4 @0 the election of the ticket" He then invited the delegates to dinner at Phelps Tavern at 1 p. m.
 The resolutions committee, con- sisting of F. F. Hitchcock of Wood bury, Harry c. Hull of Torrington and H. O. Averill of Washington, presented the following resolutions which were unanimously approved: "We, the republicans of Litchfeld county, assembled in county conven- tion, hereby indsrse the platform adopted by the late republican state convention and ratify the nomination of George P. Mclean as candidate for U. s. senator, also the nomina- tion of Charles A. Templeton for governor and the state ticket nomin- ated by that convention. We in- dorse the nomination of the Honor able James P. Glynn for congress from the fifth district. This conven- tion points with pride to the achieve ments of the national republican ad- ministraton and pledges ts support to the election of the republican state ticket from top to bottom at the coming election in November. We heartily indorse the nomination
 (Continued on page 4)
Connecticut western news., 1922-10-05
RUDD RENOMINATED
 FOR STATE SENATOR
Heartily Endorsed by Delegates al Convention Held Here
 Saturday

About twenty-five delegates were present at the 31st district republi- can senatorial convention held here last Saturday, when Senator Malcolm D. Rudd of Lakeville was renomin- ated by exclamation. State Commit teeman Marvin H. Tanner of Win sted called the convention to order, asking for the nomination of chair man. Melvin 'E. Snow of Norfolk was elected to the chair and proceed ed to the election of a credentials committee, consisting of L. B. Tiff any, Lee H. Kellogg and A. B. ,Lan- don.
 When nominations were called for, Lyman Case of Winsted, nominated MT. Rudd in a few we'll chosen words praising his work in the state senate during the past two years. A. B. Landon of Lakeville seconded the nomination, also lauding MT. Rudd's efforts as state senator. This was followed by remarks in a similar vein from R. K. Southwick and Com missioner of Motor Vehicles, R. B. Stoeckel, of Norfolk.
 M~. Stoeckel stated that in his official capacity he had been in close touch with the activities of the sen ate and that he had found Senator Rudd to be faithful, capable and. earnest. Continuing he said that Senator Rudd was one of thesf few who drafted original legislation and that in making laws required by the organization of the state police de- partment, he felt he could implicitly trust the good judgment of Senator Rudd. s.s
Connecticut western news., 1922-10-05
BUSINESS INITIATION
 TEMPORARY SAYS BABSON
Bankers Statements Regarding z Imitation Only Partly
 Correct
PERIOD WILL BE SHORT
Normal Line of Business Determined by Honesty, Industry and In-
 telligence of People

Discussing the statement of cer- tain bankers that the country is headed for another period of infia- ton, Roger W. Babson today issued the following statement, from his statistical offices at Wellesley Hills:
 "For readers who are not bankers and economists, let me first explain Tn simple language, what is meant by imitation. Men who are acquainted with the Babsonchart of Business Conditions know it is made up of two lines-first a normal line, rep resenting the permanent growth of the coutnry which looks like a simple uphill grade and second line which looks like the outline of hills and valleys. This second line repre- sents temporary business conditions. For a few years it is above the nor mai line and then forsa few years it is below the normal line. When the two lines coincide, business is nor nal; but when the second line is above the normal line, bankers say we are having imitation, while when this line is below the normal line, bankers say we are having defation. Just now they say that we are threatened with another period of imitation.
 "The normal line of business is de- termined by the honesty, inteili- gence, industry, and thrift of the people. Comparing the health of business with the health of person, we would say that the normal growth depends upon how we behave and how we take care of ourselves. The temporary business line, however, is affected by stimuli the same as our body. A stimulant may greatly ex- hilarate us, but we know the effect is only temporary and the reaction afterwards is very, depressing-we feel much worse in a few days This is the scientific explanation of the common saying, I feel like the morning after There are several reasons why the bankers may be right in saying that temporary period of imitation is at hand The country during the past year has been given three distinct stimulants, which should artifcally help busi- ness and thereby cause imitation.
 "The first of these stimulants was the Immigration Law passed a year ago and which was recently re- enacted. This is known as the 32o Law, which limits the emmigration from any country in one year to 38o of the people now here from that country. It is practically a tariff on manual labor and on common labor. If continued, it will cause a famine
 Continued on page 4)
Connecticut western news., 1922-10-05
CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR
 MAIN AND RAILROAD SITS.
Committee of Four Consult With Highway Commis-
 sioner on Friday
TOWN TO COOPERATE
Electors Vote Appropriation of $6,o0O to Make Street a Curb
 -, to Curb Proposition

Nothing further than actual con- struction stands between the town and Commissioner Bennett to assure concrete pavement for Main and Railroad streets. The commissioner has agreed to do the work providing the town would cooperate and the town has voted to cooperate, so construction is assured Further more, that part of the highway be- tween the c. N. E. and New Haven road tracks will also be paved, which is more than was at first asked for.
 A committee of four, consisting of w. J. Reel, G. H. VanDeusen, Allyn Fuller and A. w. Krouse, motored to Hartford last Friday morning to consult with MT. Bennett regarding the possibility of paving these two streets. The committee was rather surprised at the cordial reception together with the impression con- veyed by Commissioner Bennett that a mission of this sort was expected by him before this. He stated that funds were available for such con- struction and that if the town would do it's part in making the road curb to curb proposition he would be will ing to order construction started at once.
 MT. Bennett told the committee that the town should appropriate $6,000 for this work, as it was inn possible to estimate the exact cost, h11& IA h, than the work would actually re quire. The committee being unable to state that the town would vote such an amount, the Commissioner stated that the matter would be held open until after town meeting.
 When the matter of cooperating with the state in this manner was brought before the town meeting, Allyn Fuller, who was chosen spokes- man for the committee, told of the consultation with MT. Bennett. After few brief questions as to. the manner in which the money should be raised were passed, the meeting voted unanimously to accept the states offer. A committee of three, consisting of J. L. Parsons, Allyn Fuller and E. L. Roberts were ap- pointed to cooperate with the selectmen and state inspectors in building the new road.
 Thus with little effort on the part of any and through the good judg- ment of Commissioner Bennett, who literally has his fingers on the high way "pulse" of the state, the town of North Canaan is assured of one of the finest roads through it's busi- ness street.
 > That we may not feel too puffed up about the matter and as informa- tion for autoists,- we add the Com, missioner has ordered construction of concrete from Torrington to Litchfiehd and still more on the Housatonic Valley road in the town of Kelt.
Connecticut western news., 1922-10-05
A PROCLAMATION
Governor Lake Designates October
 9th Fire Prevention Day

The tremendous losses by fire each year .retard greatly the economic development of the country, and impose a heavy handicap upon the American people in the keen com petition for trade with other nations American fire waste costs thousands of lives annually and property dam age amounting in the last calendar year to nearly half a billion dollars. It drains our resources, hampers in- dustry, reduces our supply of houses and generally impairs prosperity.
 In order that the people may fully realize these fundamental facts {; that this loss is everybody's loss and everybody's responsibility, and that the great majority of fires are pre- ventable through the exercise of or dinary carefulness, the General Assembly has directed that a day be set apart as Fire Prevention Day and in conformity herewith I designate as such day Monday, October 9th, and I request that on this day the teachers in our schools, the press and civic bodies emphasize the danger and needless waste in these huge losses, and study the causes of fires and the methods of fire prevention. Given under my hand and the seal of the State at the Capitol, in Hart ford, this goth day of September, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred and twenty-two, and of the independence of the United States, the one hundred and forty seventh
 Everett J. Lake By His ExceHency's Command:
 Donald J. Warner, Secretary.
Connecticut western news., 1922-10-05
VERY LITTLE CHANGE
 IN COAL SITUATION
300 Dealers Fix Price at Meeting Held in Hartford Last
 Week

About 300 coal dealers from all parts of the state met in Hartford last week for the purpose of discuss ing the coal situation and fixing a price at which anthracite coal would be when received. It was voted by these dealers to sell coal for $1 per ton more than the price charged on October 1st, 1921. Coal dealers from this town were not represented at the meeting!
 The local coal situation remains unchanged. No shipments of coal are being received and it is thought there is little likelihood of any until after navigation closes on the Great Lakes. It is said that a large per centage of the coal is being shipped westward in order to take advantage of rail and water rates. That there will be an acute shortage locally cannot be denied. Wood and bitu- minous coal must be used in fur naces for heating purposes in place of anthracite. One of our local dealers reported that he received a quotation on independent coal of $12.75 per ton at the mine, which would make a retail price in excess of $20 per ton.
 That apartment houses, schools and all city and town buildings will be required to use nothing but bi- luminous coal throughout the win ter was asserted by Fuel Administra- tor Thomas W. Russell.
 'In my opinion," said MT. Russell, "there will not at any time during the winter be sufficient hard coal for use at any of the above classified tions of buildings and for that req son I urge that those in charge inn mediately lay in enough bituminous toacare for their needs" Before the end of the week every dealer in the state will have available instructions for users of soft coal.
 MT. Russell also said that factor ies and all commercial establishments will be expected to use bituminous coa for heating purposes during the winter. However, permits for use of anthracite will be available when such coal is required for manufac-, turing purposes.
Connecticut western news., 1922-10-05
GRAND OFFICERS
Either Chapter, No. 72, O. E. S.,
 Receive Three Candidates

At special meeting of Esther Chapter, No. 72, O. E. S., held in the Masonic Hall on the evening of Sept. 27, the Grand Officers of the Order of the Eastern Star of the State of Connecticut made their official visit. There were nearly 150 members in attendance. As we'll as large num- Der of local members, there were visitors from Great Harrington, Sey- mour, Milleton, Sharon, Norfolk, Lakeville, West Cornwall, Kent and Winsted. Four of the Grand Officers were present, the Worthy Grand Ma tron, the Associate Grand Matron, Grand Chaplain and Grand Organist. Three candidates were received into the Order, one being by utilization from Bridgeport Chapter After the ceremonies interesting speeches were made by the Grand Officers as well as by all the visiting Worthy Matrons. The Worthy Grand Matron was presented with a beautiful cut glass dish by MisS Ellen Lindell, in behalf of Esther Chapter. The Chapter was then closed in due form after the Worthy Matron Mrs. Alice O. Ford invited all to repare to the dining room where refreshments would be served. All departed at an early hour, having spent a most pleasant evening.
Connecticut western news., 1922-10-05
VISITING NURSE CANVASS
Pledges Reveal Continued Interest
 in the Association

The recent canvass tol secure funds in behalf of the work of the Visiting Nurse Association netted in cash and pledges about $500. The canvass revealed hearty sympathy on the part of the community with the work and generous cooperation, but the Finance Committee of the Association have figured that to meet the demands of the year the canvass should yield at least 5000. Consequently the Committee intends to secure additional contributions to cover the $200 still felt to be neces- sary.
 Numerous friends of the Associa- tion in other years were away or failed for one reason and another to be seen on the day of the canvass. Any such who may read this notice will help the Committee very ma terially if they will send their con- tributions to Dr. John E. Hassett, Treasurer without further solicita- tion.
 Any others who feel that they can further assist the cause by additional contributions are asked to follow the same course.
 The Association is most apprecia- tive of the good will and wide spread willingness to help in it's work which is manifest throughout the town.
Connecticut western news., 1922-10-05
Inspect CrossingA

A tour of inspection of the more dangerous railroad grade crossings in the state will be started in a few days by the public utilities commis- sion with a view to ascertaining the problems connected with the pro- posed elimination of those believed extra hazardous. This step follows a recommendation by the commission a short while ago to the "New Haven" road advising it to remove at least one crossing as soon as possible and to install automatic signal devices at eighteen other crossings.
Connecticut western news., 1922-10-05
ANNUAL MEETING OF NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION
Twelve Churches Are Represented at the Pilgrim Church
 Tuesday

The churches in the Northwest corner of Litchfield County met on Tuesday at Pilgrim Church for their annual meeting flor conference and fellowship. The membership of the Association numbers twelve local churches all of which were represent ed by authorized delegates.
 At the morning business session the following officers were elected for the ensuing year.
 Moderator, Hon. H. F. Landon, Salisbury.
 Vice Moderator, J. B. Smith, Sharon. "
 >Scribe-Treasurer, Rev. A. K. Skin ner, Canaan.
 Registrar, Rev. J. c. Goddard, Salisbury
 After the business session the An nual Survey of the churches pre- pared by the Registrar, Rev. J. c. Goddard was presented by Rev. W. F. Stearns of Norfolk. The Survey revealed gratifying progress in sev- eral, departments of church endeavor and as usual was one of the features of the day.
 Luncheon was served to about eighty five guests by the ladies of Pilgrim Church and to enliven the lunch hour all joined heartily in the singing of rollicking songs.
 The afternoon program included three splendid addresses as follows,
 The World Challenge to Congre- gational Churches, Df. Frank w. Hodgdon of Boston.
 Fundamentalism and the Spirit of Jesus, Dr. Robert E. Brown, of Wa terbury.
 Adequate Reserves against Heavy Demands, President Benjamin T. Marshall, Connecticut College, New London. President Marshall was delayed in his arrival from New Lon don but a goodly nun iber stayed to hear him and were abuhdantly re- warded in the unusual message which he brought.
Connecticut western news., 1922-10-05
Poultry Association Officers

At meeting of the Canaan Poul- try Association last Friday evening the following officers were elected: President, Sam Reel; vice-president, c. H. Pease; secretary, F. F. Ste vens; show secretary, H. A. Holt; treasurer, W. A. Wright; superin- tendent, Adelbert Dings; executive committee, A. W. Bradley, N. w. Moore, E. A. Vosburgh, Allyn Fuller, H. F. Beebe, ". N. Decker, E. l.. Ferguson. The sixth annual show will be held December s, 6 and T.