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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
BODY FOUND IN A SWAMP.
Not Known Whether a Michigan Woman
Was Murdered or Killed Herself

Traverse City, Mich, May Julia
Curtis, 2S years old, daughter of Mark
M. Curtis, farmer left home yesterday
afternoon to gather trailing arbutus in
the woods and did not return. Men
searched for her all night. This morn
ing they found her body in a swamp.
A basket by her side contained two
ounce bottle of laudanum. Twigs close
by had been cut with sharp knife
and bruises on her throat indicate foul
play. No cause Is known for suicide.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
But, Take Your Time
Crepe De Japan

is the leader among new
printed fabrics, plain white,
cream and many tints form
the grounds, while the
patterns are an endless as
sortment of sprays, floral
styles, figures, etc., all
carrying with them that
light, graceful elegance
which marks everything
of French origin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
PRICE DECLARED GUILTY.

VIII Pay tho Penalty for tho Murder Of
Sallic bean.
Denton, Nd. May 2.-'Marshall Z.
Price, the young blacksmith who has
been on trial here for the past three
days, was found guilty of murder in
the first degree today for causing the
death at Harmony, on March 26, of
Sallie E. Dean, the H-year-old school
girl. Sentence will be announced to-
morrow. The defense submitted the
case without placing witness on the
stand.
The verdict is approved by the peo-
pie of the county.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
FURY OF A WOMAN.
Mrs. Fancher, OF MOntrose, Publicly
lIorscwhips Dennis kcrrigan.

IlOrscwhipS Dennis kcrrigan.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Montrose, May 2.-For an alleged in
suit Mrs. f. Fancher publicly horse
whipped Dennis Kerrigan, a prominent
citizen of this town, today. A young
daughter of Mrs. Fanoher was, so it is
stated, insulted by Mr.. Kerrigan.
Mr.. Kerrigan Is at home suffering
from the results of a severe thrashing
and will probably be confined to his
home for several days as a result of
testing the old saying of "a woman
ScOrned"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
IrTideSCent Dotted SWiSSeS

in all sorts of color. Com
binations are a novelty
commanding much atten-
ton. Their value as fab
ric will at once suggest
itself to the stylish dresser.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
BELIEVE THE CHILD ALIVE.
Funeral offs Little Girl at DcIphos. Ohio.
Is pOStpOned..

Delphos, o., May 2.-Viva Scott, a
girl aged years, suddenly apparently
died on Sunday afternoon in this city.
The funeral was set for this afternoon,
but had to be postponed on account of
the remarkable evidences that life was
still in the body.
All ordinary tests for death fail. The
doctors are puzzled. There is strong
belief that she is in cataleptic state.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
SEXES AMERICAN BOATS.
Captain of the Cruiser Dolphin Ordered
to ENDlain His Action

Ottawa, Ont, May 2.--John Costigan,
minister of marine and fisheries, has re-
ceived information from Captain Peter
son, of the cruiser Dolphin, of the sell
zure of two American boats and the
arrest of four fishermen in Lake Erie.
He has wired the captain to hand q
full report to the collector of customs
at Port Golborne, who will forward it
to Ottawa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
CHILDREN BURN TO DEATH.
Perish In Kansas Home During Their
Parents Absence.

Atchison, Kan, May 2.-The home of
Standard Kimley, in the country. near
here, was burned today during the tenn
porary absence of Mr. and Mrs. Kim
ley, and their two children, aged 8
years and Is months respectively, were
cremated.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
Held Mithsout DniI,

San Francisco, Mayl 2.-Judge Conlan
this morning held Theodore Durant to
answer before the superior court without
bail for the murder of Minnie Williams.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
BERTCH SHOOTS BALI.
Serious Result Of Running Hotel With
out BOunccr.

out BOuncer
Lancaster, Pa, May 2.-William BALI,
proprietor of the McGrann house, Of
this city, attempted to eject Adam
Bertch, an undesirable lodger, this
evening, when Bertch shot him in the
head.
The ball entered Balz's face at the
nose, cutting out the right eye, and in
flicting a very serious wound. Bertch
made his escape, but was arrested later
in the evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
Silk Finished BrilliantS

come in spotless white, are
a lovely, fine, delicate
weave, and have a silky
luster to them, which is
simply charming. This is
their first season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
Among the Old FaYoriteS are
New Effects with Old
Names, White and Tinted
DimitieS and OrgandieS,

a vast range of stripes,
sprays, floral effects and
dots. But they're so diff
ferent from past seasons
goods that you cannot fail
to see the stamp of new
ness on them. 7o-inch
White Organdies will be
much sought after. Our
line lacks nothing in ex-
cellence and prices run
from AZ to Csc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03

We might prolong the wash
goods story indefinitely, for
compared with its vastness,
we've hardly touched on it
yet. But looking will tell
you more than writing ever
could, and we'd like you to
while stocks are at the
l-water mark.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
CORPSE WEIGHED DOWN.

A Ncwarkcr Probably Murdered and Cast
Into q River.
Rochester, N. Y. May 2.-The limbs
of a man protruding from the Clyde
river, forty miles east of here, today.
were seen by passengers on a train, and
the body was afterward taken out Of
the water. A rope was fastened about
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania, increasing
cloudiness with Showers easterly winds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
Fancy PiqueS

white ot>dark grounds. All
sorts Of neat patterns for
children's weafs not a yard
among the thousands in
silks that is not absolute
ly fast in color.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
You
MaDt
These
Dainty Art Creations

Dainty Art Creations
about this time and we've
piled them up in an end
less assortment of weaves
and ways for your inspec-
ton.
One Difficulty
will present itself to you
on looking, and that is,
which Of all the pretty
things is to your mind the
prettiest.
But, Take Your Time
in looking, there's no need
for undue haste, and leis-
urely looking means safe
buying.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-03
Bimct0llic League.

: origin of the fire Is unknown.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16
I know. But it is tremendous Sc

know. But it is tremendous Sc
cret
I'VE promised Immediately. and then
Lucille whispered loud enough for the
whole party TO hear
THAT black lady is a witch She can
burn people alive. She hates everybody.
especially children. We must never go
went once, playing a hurdy-gurdy. and
he never was seen TO come out again
II can remember how cold / felt when
Lucille said This.
WHO told you?' we asked.
81 heard them talking last night.
They say she Is not Swiss she Is French.
Something dreadful happened to her
when she was young. and II soured her
temper. and made her grow cruel and
hateful, and ever since she has detested
children. and would kill them all Il she
could
why doesn't some one search her
house to find the Savoyard boy?'
said.
NO one dares to CO. said Lucille. The
black lady came out when she saw him.
and drew him inside. and he never got
away again. | cannot tell what happen
ed 10 him-no one can tell
This extraordinary tale made us all
SILVER. We were afraid Of the lady be-
fore. but now the mention Of her .Dame
almost made US scream. At night / used
to pray that | might be kept safe from
her. and whenever any misfortune hap
pened in the village thought II was her
fault. IL is always the case that gossip
thay are repeated. Each person adds q
little bit. Lucille's story had grown very
much In few weeks. But the worst
part OF the matter was that even the
men and women began to believe II. and,
as superstition makes people cruel. think
before long there was hardly person in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16
William Did.

She was a winsome country lass,
So william, on a brief vacation,
More pleasantly the time TO pass,
Essayed filtration.
And as they strolled in twilight dim'
While near the time Of parting drew.
Asked If she would like 70 have from MIN
A bIlct-doux.
OF French this simple girl knew naught'
But doubling not 'twa something NICE
Upon it's meaning quickly thought,
Then in trice,
Inward she turned her pretty head,
Her rosy lips together drew.
For purpose plain, and coyly said:
Eyes. Billy. do!'
Southland william did.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

testate leaving a widow ana SIX sons.
To his widow. according 70 law, must 70
one-third OF the estate. the balance 70
be equally divided among the children.
The administrator has realized from
sale OF the effects the sum OF G,sz', anu
has in addition note against reorSes
the eldest son. for $500. ana a no,'
against Hiram, the third son, Tor si,iDV.
Hiram is. insolvent, and the note cannot
be collected. l.. ~
legal share OF each OF the seven heirs oil
the estate. %
3O6.-ENIGMA.
Twenty dickers OF leather ten quarters
OF Ccrn. -
seventeen hundred pounds OF asx or Of
Now Jus, twelve sacks OF wool. and
then, queerest by tar.
Twenty Thousand red herrings ana tweive
dozen hides; 49,.
rheae and more in q measure ,nsts
EnguAA there gA a" ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

With two strokes OF the pencil. place
the four horses in four equal and similar
pens. and hitch each horse to the fence.
rn.-IN TILTED SOCIETY.
A sportive friend addressed me once.
In joking manner, as SIR ONE,
But though | answer TO Sir TWO.
| have no title of my own.
Now. in my jaunts around the world,
Many nobleman I've met:
But. mid the ups and downs" OF life.
Sir THREE was sweetest natured yet.
Sir FOUR, a swarthy, native CHIEF,
came across in Hindustan;
His clerk, tco. / recall. Sir FIVE
4 most obliging little man.
When | was famshed. once, sir SIX
And great Sir SEVEN Of all these friends
lid occupy the highest rank.
Then, poor Sir EIGHT was made TO be
A lunch for a wild Arab train.
Sir NINE twas my ill-luck 10 meet
Upon a solitary plain;
When our encounter was so fierce.
hope well never meet again;
DEMONSTRATIONS.
Qn this quotation from Benjamin
Franklin. one letter has been taken from
each word and a different one SUBSTITUTE
ed IN its place.
Semperance dirst, is In bends so prolure
than cOOtness and cleanness II read whish
as TO necessary there monstant sigilance
wan to he sept us. end glard maintainer
amainst she unrebitting distraction on as
Client RABBITS. any thy forte II perletual
temstations. {. IA. L..
NUMERICAL.
i-2 he was noJ much TO see,
And less he was to hear.
Yet what some call "l-2-3.
A high and mighty Peer.
Into Lake 4-J-6-i-S
He fell, one dismal day;
His boatman baked unkindly Fate.
And drew him out. straightway.
.. then congratulations poured
Upon them both, in truth,
The chiefest toady OF my lord
Addressed the dripping youth:
"l-2-3-i-J 6-I-s
Your life must needs be sweet.
Since you have been so fortunate
To rescue COMPLETE|'
3O2-DIAMOND.
l. In Cephas. >. The distal segment
OF the hind limb of Vertebrates. 3. Pc
culiar qualities OF sound in voices or IN
struments. T. One who leaves valid
will at death. ,. Commenting. O.. 10,
mantle. I. passport for Vessei ana
cargo :. One who stints. .. To come
In. 10. The gar pike. IL. In Mabel r.
BETTY.
30j-ANAGRAM.
Where desolation reigns supreme,
Girt round with burning desert sand'
Palmyras crumbling ruins stand
Where once like fabrics of a dream
Arose majestic palaces,
Now broken columns only trace
Past glories of an ancient race.
What gorgeous pagednts Ger these sdnus
once moved amid resoundinS songs.
Mid peans of rejoicing throngs,
Zenobia's hosts and phalanxes
Returned with spoils of distant lands;
Triumphal strains OF melodies
Acclaimed them coma rors OF the world,
AS banners there in peace were furled.
O'er all the splendors OF the past
The hoary centuries have rolled;
Nor does the Desert Queen" enfOld
one trace of splendid mysteries,
Spared from the remnants OF her vast
domains and boundless treasures.
Some power has stilled her very breath.
Behold Il TRY ERE MOST GREET
DEATH" AN y.
3O4. PROBATE TANGLE.
A western puzzler IS interested In the
following case. illustrating the perplexi-
ties with which administrators are often
beset:
A prominent citizen OF T died in
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16
Tho Yost Complete Publication OF Its Kind.

The Passenger Department OF the Penn
sylvania Railroad Company published us
annual Summer Excursion Route BOOK.
This WORK, which is complied with the
utmost care and eXactness, Is designed 10
provide the public with short descr.p-
tive notes of the principal Summer re-
sorts OF eastern America, with The routes
for reaching them. and the rates OF fare.
There are over four hundred resorts IN
the book, TO which rates are quoted,
and over fifteen hundred different ways
Of raching them. or combinations OF
routes are set out I'm detail. The book Is
the most complete and COMPREHENSIVE
handbook Of summer travel ever offered
TO the public.
Its 30 pages are inclosed in handsome
and striking cover in cOlors. several
maps. presenting the exact routes over
which tickets are sold. are boun1 in the
book II is also profusely illustrated with
fine half-tonc cuts Of scenery along the
lines Of tho Pennsylvania railroad and
elsewhere.
Any doubt as to where the summer
should be passed will be dispelled after
a careful examination OF the contents OF
this publication.
Il may be procured al any Pennsyl-
vania railroad ticket Office at the nominal
price OF ten cents. or upon application 10
the general office. Broad-Street Station,
by mail for twenty cents.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

girls by Margaret Harriet Matthew. aus
thor OF "Dr. Gilbert's Daughters. etc.
rhe book il published by Frederick a.
Stokes Company. New York, and Is en-
benlshcC by sixteen fuli-page iilnstrs.-
ions BY ri zabeth $. Tucker. IL wound
Ike a capital birthday book for oiri.
Street 4 smith. New York, publish ~
Gentleman from GascOny." a romance ~
the Huguenots. bv Blrknell Dudley. IL
is a most captivating story.
The Commonwealth Company. - La
fayette place. New York. publish Merits
ti'a-and: Plain Exposition OF socialism,;
What IL Is AMI What II Is Not" by Rob
ert Bla,chfofd. The pamphlet contains
much Information that woiid be vert'
table eye-opener 70 the average man.
Macmillan & Co. have in press a book
entitled "Our Square and Circle" N
which lack Easel" wsil.kncwn 70 ,ss sa;
engaging manner on all the toptcs con.
nected with himself and hi, eirsIs q
friends that 90 to make up the Ire .
Z dweller in . Terra Cottage" - =
Iondon 6ol1ArA .
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

may be. a mousseline or some other IA
brio lighter than the body OF the gown.
Collars are higher than ever. and very
tight.
III GRAND pRIx.
or course everything now Is the Grand
for this great occasion.
Two OF Douct4s dresses, just COM
pletcd. look something like this:
one. a silver grey, favorite color
with. silver. The perfectly plain skirt
and all skirts are plain. speaking gen
erallyris topped by bodice only slight
ly gathered Into the collar. The back fits
quite tightly. Where the shoulder meets
the sleeve. at each eide. starts a delicate
web OF lace gathered closely into pun
as II falls, giving the blouse effect which
la mode demands. At one side the dain-
~ lace Is caught beneath the rose-colored
ribbon which forms the belt, and pref
~ cascade OF lace falls beneath. at the
right side. The collar itself IS not so
high. but that discrepancy Is overcome
by full lace rufe. which rises above.
The sleeve puff Is delicatcly caught up
with rose-colored ribbons.
The other costume Is a combination OF
delicate helotrope and gold-both Of ere
pom The skirt Is all Of the pale hello
tropc: so Ia the body OF the bodice and the
lower sleeve A front OF the yIlow
crepon. which is Of the iuted. honey
comb variety. is rather loosely applied.
caught down by bands Of clear green
ribbon. which also makes the belt and
the shoulder loops. The sleeves of the
yellow are closely and fatty shirred at
the shoulder then made into sectional
puffs. A very smart effect IS given by
the white linen collar. and the white
accordion pleated ruffies that fall over
tho hands.
Another and much more racy costume
Is all OF clear green nIgoque Of a pecu-
liarly soft finish. Its blouse opens In
front. and a white chemisette Is disclosed
Four minute caDes. all OF green. fall over
each sleeve pun. which reach only TO the
elbow. where gauntleted white gloves
meet them.
Very choice are the three lines OF braid
that run out each side OF the blouse front,
as well as the three that run down each
side Of the skirt. as shown In the
sketches. A scarlet belt gives the requi-
EVA A SCHUBERT.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16
-rom Father Times.

Dear Children.-So you like the June
prizes very much indeed. do your Wei.
that is gratifying. The warm days DO not
SEINE TO have much effect In dulling small
wits. for the solutions 10 the puzzles are
rule, are beautifully prepared. "a.
There Is, however one thing 20 cail
TO your attention In connection with the
puzzles. Quite number of those sendihg
in answers during the past week forgot
70 give their addresses. Remember mat
nrizcs cannot be forwarded without those.
and be more careful.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

The quickness at repartee or Dean
Smith. OF Barnard College has gained
q reputation as well founded as that for
her keen intellect. Miss Smith, by the
way, is a Canandaigua girl.
At one Of the Barnard teas. few af-
ternoons since, she was noticed by
young woman who had just come in. and
who had not seen Dean Smith since her
Chicago University Gays. but recognized
Immediately the red velvet gown she had
worn during the previous winter at Ike
functions in the city Of wheat and pork.
ut seems to me that | know that back"
the young lady remarked. not meaning
10 be audible.
This is my last winters back cool
" observed Dean Smith. as she turned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16
with a seIf-posed sparkle In her eyes;
please look at my face.

with a seIf-posed sparkle In her eyes;
please look at my face.
Women came out ahead In an examina-
ton recently held for library cataioguer
and library clerk for the Agricuitoi a.
Deq,artment. at Washington, ID. Z. vi
the thirty applicants for the former po-
sition, all OF the men failed TO pass. whhe
only FIVE OF the sixteen women dla 50.
OF the ten applicants for the latter eien'
men failed and two women passed Al
though Secretary Morton wanted men Io'
Tie g,laces. he was moved by these re-
suits to change his mind, and appointed
Miss II. y. Wales. Of Chicago, clerk, ana
Miss G.. b. Leonard. OF the Albany state
Library. catalouguer.
Miss Mary NJ Haskell, Of Minneapolis.
has Just been appointed census-taker lot
Cass county, Minnesota. ,The popuia
ton OF the county is widely scattered, ana
the trip will have to be made on morse
back. Much OF 1t is an unbrokeh VIII
derness, and there are many INDIANS III
tie county, some OF whom VIII ha'c
to be enumerated The undertaking u
a formidable one. and very rev women
would be willing TO attempt IL.
Miss Tadzu Sugiye IS the name OF
Japanese young woman who, after s'uuy
mig at Wellesley College. became teach
err in a Christian school for girls. I'm osaka
japan. Il teach" she says. three
classes in Chinese literature. two In Eng
Iish. one I'm the history OF japanese III
erature. and one in botany Besides, /
have TO correct the japanese compost
tions produced from the classes ana 10
give lecture each week on the Japan
III 20 a I
IN give lessons in Yankee cookery"
Rabbi Voorsanger. OF Los Angeles, says
the new woman IS "a rampant. rebellious
woman. who gathers in conventions. ana
talks much: a reformer. who seeks 10
lay bare the rotten foundation OF society :
an evolved species OF disconnected Roman
matron, with tongue like lash, e'ad a
rod Of chastisement in her fair INST.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16
FOR OUR
SMALL PEOPLE.

1f We're You.
II were you, and hal friend
Who called a pleasant hour to spend;
I'd be polite enough TO say:
med. you may choose what games well
play"
That's what I'd do.
II | were you.
II were you, and went TO school,
I'd never break the smallest rule:
And 1t should be my teachers Joy
To say she had no better boy.
And 'twould be true,
II | were you.
II l were you, I'd always tell
The truth. no matter what befeii.
FOR two things only despise-
A coward heart and telling lies.
And you would. too,
II ! were you.
II | were you, I'd try my best
To do the things | here suggest:
Though since | am no one but me,
/ cannot very well. you see,
Know what I'd do,
II / were you.
The Independent.
Tho June Prizes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16
A GsoYyia Song.

What secrets in a drop of dew,
That on a daisy glOwsi
OF sun and air, and skies of blue,
And yet the daisy knows.
What secrets in a flash of sun,
That gives the rose its red
OF spaces where the rainbows run,
And where the stars are led!
What secrets in all earth and heaven,
OF time and change and chance'
Yet unto simplest Love It's given
To read them at a glancel
Atlanta Constitution.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16
The Irize Column.
ANSWERS.

2so.-Hear advice; be earnest IN study.
20o.-canoe. dug-out, bateau. sig. dory.
2Ol.-The treasurer adds to the "a ingots
captured by the navy two ingots Of mis-
own. making 80 ingqts. He then takes
out King Comakin'sv third az tngot).
Tia Hixh Chsncalloys fourth o. the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

OF "a genuine coins Of as many foreign
nations, with an illustrated list of United
States coins that command premium.
q Red Letter" Poems-a handsome
volume of poetical gems from the great
est poets.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

InquIsitor's sixth 90, the joker's ninth oD.
the mems twelfth 3l, lie mas mus n.s
tributed "a lngots, and has not divided or
separated any single one. and ne mas
given to each more than his meed. NOT
less. He also has his own two ingots ieft.
so that he does not, in the distriouchs'
give away his own.
292-American.
293.-Etymology.
29f-Paint
2gJ.--
II A W l. L $ 7
ABB r. 5 c II
w II Il A T III
LEA L T. Y
r, 5 T Il II T. )
SCH II r l. +
THY r. 5 IS
296--toot-pad.
29T.-Lemons solemn. melons.
PUZZLES.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

of
iacoin Of the m
maybe o.
introduced by Paqun The ribbon put across
ripea pan, or
Is
3, to yards OF
GCefRATE
to
pattern OF garm
homed
publishers
herwse the pate %
10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

Tho Juno Prizes.
/. A choice and interesting collection
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

PUZZLES.
2S.-ffow Is II possible?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-06-16

With two strokes OF the pencil. place
the four horses in four equal and similar
pens. and hitch each horse to the fence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-09-27
The Pope Sixty Years Ago.

The pope was apostolic delegate at
Benevento in Italy nearly 60 years ago,
and when the bishop of Brindisi arrived
in Rome recently he asked the bishop
about the friends of his youth there.
"Holy father, was not even born
then," said the astonished bishop as the
names of forgotten celebrities fell glibly
from the pope's lips. His memory is not
the only one of Leo's faculties that is
marvelously preserved. His intellect is
slngularly clear, but physically he is a
frail old man of sc years, with face
as pale as wax and with white hairs ri
yaling the whiteness of his robes. Elk
change.