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Connecticut western news., 1901-06-27
DIsheartenfun

Even the clergyman, noble and in- spring as his vocation is. has now and then his bad moments.
 ''Oh. sir" said poor woman to a Scotch minister, who was by no means a popular preacher. well do l like the day when you give us the sermon"
 "Indeed!" said the minister. flushing with pleasure. 'I wish there were more like you. my good woman. It is seldom l hear such words from any one"
 Maybe their hearings stronger than mine. sir" said the woman promptly. but when youpreach I can always get a good scat. Youths Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-27
THE TOOTHSOME SHAD.
How to Plank This Delicious Fish.
 Proper Way to Serve.

Proper Way to Serve.
 There Is no better method of cooking T delicate fish. such as shad or Spanish mackerel than that method known as plankiug. The plank itself Is a matter Of great importance. not that 1t need be of one special sort of wood. for the choice lies between cedar. oak, ash and hickory, some authorities recommend Ing one. some another. The general consensus of opinion seems to point toward a white oak board about an inch and a half in thickness. Its oth- er dimensions should of course be out side the limits of any fish which shall be cooked upon 1t.
 A new board-that is, one that has still woodsy flavor ellnging to It. may not be used. Time must have ripcned it. or, In other words, 1t must he well seasoned. Round about the edge of the upper surface groove should serve the purpose of catching the juices from the. cooking fish. For the first and the second and even the third cooking the plank somehow falls To live up to its reputation. 1t Is only when from repeated cookings the board has become enriched with the juice of fish that 1t imparts the required flavor 10 the fine shad intrusted to it. Months are none too short time to give to this seasoning of the wood. Once brought to the proper state, how ever. 1t remains perfect for years and years.
 The fish are not only cooked upon the plank, but served upon 1t as well. Never wash the fish plank. Rub 1t with a dry cloth and sandpaper it.; then, If you wish, dust 1t of with some powdered lemon rind. Soap and water would be disastrous if applied, for the mixture of nayors would be far from good. In preparing n shad for planking split 1t open, wipe it dry and if possible remove the backbone. Now place the fish, skin side down, upon the plank and tack 1t down. Spread the fish with butter and season 1t with salt and pepper. It should cook in a hot oven or before very hot fire. With the gas broiler that cooks from above 1t Is very easy to broil the fish. putting board and all unueT tue Dl.iZc hnu leuNluB ll tneTe ~ minutes. If baked, i've minutes Ion ger should be allowed.
 When 1t is done. add some bits of butter. a little more salt and a sprln. kling of paprika, one tablespoonful of minced parsley and two tablespoonfuls of white wine. Remove the tacks. Place the plank on a japauned tray few inches larger than the board itself and serve with inc fish cucumber sauce.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-27

ways. The purlln plates, b b. are spiked to the four braces so that the tops of the plates will be even with tops Of braces, so the rafters will lay on plates and braces alike and be spiked fast to them. All the supports required are a at each end of the purlin plates.
 A hay fork can be arranged to work from either end of the barn. The braces can be made larger or smaller to suit the barn being built. The size given is for barn 30 by 40 and can be used on barns GO feet long. but would prefer two or three sets of braces for long oarra
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-27
PLAN FOR BARN ROOF.

Does Away With Posts In Mow-Sup-
 ported Dy Corner Braces.
 This plan of a barn roof is without posts in now to support the roof, says ". A. Sharp in Farm and Home. The roof Is supported by four braces, c c, which extend from each corner of the barn to the center of the roof at the top. They are f by 12 and fit at top ends on by block. 12 long. On top of the four braces ? by piece is spiked to prevent braces springlng side
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-27
7raceters' Guide
Berkshire Division
N, r., N. N, A II. RAlIkOAD. Commencing Sunday, May 10. 1901,

Commencing sunday, May 10. 1901,
 uolNo SOUTH Leave North Adams 70 ann, Pittsfold [ ih Dauann s2O Arrive New Haven 10 bQ Bridgeport II 90, New York II 20. Leave Albany 2 10 a.m,, State Line $ 70. Pitts field s 10, Canaan 70. Arrive Bridgeport l2 06 p. m, New Haven l2 70 Now York .bs. Leave Albany 10 90 .. m, State Line n bb, NorthAdams II bS a. nl., Pittsneld 10 pm oaHann 2 25. ArriN. Bridgeport @, New Haven 23, New York b.bO. Loaye Albany 10 90 R. n., State 1ino II co. pittshcld i2 20 n. m, Cnnaan 70. Arrive Bridgeport 7l6. New Haven 05. New York 09.
 Leave Albany 2 20 p. m,. State Line ssS. Pittsneld 8 70, Canaan 4 a7 Arrive Blidse- port IS. New Haven 3i, New York s %. Leave pitsncld { % ? m Canaan 02 Ar- rive bridgeport i5, New Haven sA Now York ~.
 Sundays onlyl Leave pittsnell g o0 ?. m., Cauaan 10. Arrive Bridgeport C a5, New Haven 20, New York s Sa. Sundays onlyl Lenve PittSaeld 20 ?. m., Canaan 3O Arrive New York aa3.
 aoINo NORTH Leave New York 00 Il. m. Bridgeport o2 New Haven c 10, Canaan s a0, Arrive PtitR- field II o5, State Line 10 4I. Albany i2 10 ?. m. Saratoga IA, North Adams i2 iS. Leave New York % a. m, Bridgeport 3 60. Nnw HHNeil V 1a, Nlhhhh lk ha Ils HlF NtflNF pittsfleld 10 p. m., state Line 2l, Alhany 235,
 Leave New York 9 % n. m, Bridgeport 2 80. New Haven 8, OanHan i2 a2 r. m. Arrive Pittsned ? 0b ?. m., state Line 2l, AL bany 2 80 Saratoga { 20. Laaye New York Q % n. m, Bridgeport 10 o5. New Haven a.3s. Canaan l.37 D. m. Arrive. Pittsfeld 800 ?. m.
 Leave New York 90 p. m. Bridgeport 20, New Haven 57, Chnatn c 2a. Arnye Pi-ts. field q aI, North Adams 9os, State Lii o su0, Albany Q 45.
 Loave New York 80 p. m., Bridgeport 20 New Haven b7, CAnaRn 02. Arrive Pitts field s S5. Stasa Line 00, Albany atp. lSaiurinys onl,1 Leave NOW York 90 P. m, New Haven i2 lb, Bridgeport l2 t0, Canaan 425. Arrive Pittsneld 0 Sh.
 Sundays only) Leave New York iQ.U2 q. m., | New Haven 5.tO, Bridgeport . 02, CanHan | nIO. Arrivo pittAneld li nb.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-27
How to Make Sweet Potato Biscuit

The recipe given by a southern cook is as follows: Two cupfuls of flour, one cupful Of boiled and mashed sweet po- tato, one tablespoonful of sugar, one teaspoonful of salt, one tablespoonful of butter, one-quarter teaspoonful of soda and enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. Roll and cut with a bis cult cutter and bake in quick oven.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-27
Terrible Accident In Paterson, V. J.

Terrible Accident In Paterson. V. J.
 With II bodies recovered and with f persons missing it is believed that Is lives were lost in the fire which follow ed the explosion of fireworks in Kitten berg's store at 440 Main street. pater- son, N. J. The search of the ruins is continued by the police and firemen. The persons known to be dead and whose bodies have been recovered are as follows: Mrs. Lucinda Adamson. Mrs. Patrick Burns, Clarence Burns, child about years old: Charles Will Hams, Mrs. Charles Williams, Harold Rittenberg, II months old; Annie Rittenberg, years old: Willie Elasser, Mrs. Andrew Elvin (a head supposed to be that of Mrs. Elvin was found, the trunk being missing), Mrs. Isaiah Bam- Der and Burton Bamber. 6 weeks old: Mrs. Annie I.annigan, IS years old; Mrs Pearl simon and Joseph Elvin, weeks old. The missing are Mrs. Annie Fenteman, Mrs. Mary Duffy, Mrs. Ma " Elsasser and l.. Schuman, Brooklyn
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-27
How to Wine n Wet sIIk Hat.

Wipe 1t as dry as possible with a silk handkerchief, then apply a soft brush. Should any portion of the nap be found to stick together, damp slightly with sponge moistened with vinegar and brush before fire till quite dry. .,.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-27
CAILLES SURRENDERS.
He ana His Men Take the Oath of
 AIIegfance

He ana His Men Take the Oath of
 Allegiance.
 General Cailles has surrendered to General Sumner at Santa Cruz, Luzon, with $50 men and 800 rifles.
 Qaths of allegiance to the United States were administered to the former insurgents.
 Colonel Caballes. who fed to the mountains with n portion of his com- mand, likewise surrendered.
 Cailles did not sufficiently control the populace to bring in all the insurgents in his district. The proceedings of sur render were orderly.
 In consequence of the surrender of General Cailles all the insurgent pris- oners on LuZon island will be released. It Is reported that a large number of Cailles' followers have approached him with the proposition that he issue a strongly worded proclamation declar- ing all Filipino insurgents who refuse to surrender to be considered as band its and that this proclamation be pub lished by the presidentes of every town in Laguna province.
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-27
Decide Today.

Whether in your life 1t is south wind or a north wind, west wind or an east wind that is now blowing, do you not feel like saying: This whole subject now decide. Lord God, through thy Son Jesus Christ, my Sa- viour, l am thine forever. I throw my self,- reckless of everything else, into the fathomless ocean of thy mercy"
 But" says some one in a frivolous and rollicking way, 'I am not like the farmer you find in your text. I do not watch the wind. What do I care about the weather vane? l am sowing now" What are you sowing, my brother? Are you sowing evil hahiks3 Arg yau
Connecticut western news., 1901-06-27
'EaIHAL NEk ENGLAND RlllFAf { RplsI, n0,GuNI srSiE BitID.Tn l. lurg fn Effect aunday, Way lGth ,aUt.
 HAsrN Altn.

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New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
TIE QUEENS DESCENDANTS

pur LONDON correspondent has mentioned and
has appropriately discredited the current
croakings In England about the failing health"
Oh the King and OF the heir apparent The
best information is TO the effect that no ground
Tor serious anxiety exists with regard 10 either
or them The occasion is fitting however. for
some thought OF the present condition of the
royal family, especially in contrast TO that at
The beginning Of the Victorian reign At that
time, IL will be recalled, the succession 10 the
throne had reached the condition which I'm other
lands, particularly in France had more than
once provoked a change Of dynasty. The direct
line had failed and the succession had become
collateral. George ", first son of George iii,
left no son, and was succeeded by his brother.
william Nv. The latter IN turn left no issue
ana The succession passed, therefore 10 the next
son Of George III, 10 w.t. the Duke of Kent and
as he was deceased. TO his daughter. Victoria.
In default Of her IL would have gone to the fifth
son OF George III, the Duke OF Cumberland
In the present case Victoria has been sue
ceeded directly by her eldest son. After him
the line of succession would run through his
only surviving son, the Duke of York and Corn
wall. and thence through the three sons and
one daughter Of the latter Failing issue of any
OF these latter the line would revert 10 the eld-
est daughter Of the King the Duchess of Fife.
ana her two daughters. After them would
come the Princess Victoria, second daughter
OF the King, who is unmarried: then the third
daughter, who is the wife of Prince Charles of
Denmark and who is still childless The King
thus has ten living descendants who stand
between the crown and any other member of
the royal family. After them the line of sue
cession goes to the eldest brother Of the King.
or, as he is dead. 70 his children. The eldest
OF these the Crown Princess of Rumania, has
rehouneed her rights OF succession and those
OF her three children. so the line runs mast her
TO her next sister. the Grand Duchess of Hesse
ana from her 10 her sister the Princess Of
Hohenlohe-Langenburg, and her two ehiIdran
and thence TO the youngest sister. Princess
Beatrice. Next in line is the Duke of Con-
naught. second brother Of the King, followed
by his son and two daughters Then come the
children of the Kings youngest brother. the late
Duke OF Albany-a son. who is Duke of SAKE
coburg and Gotha, and daughter. Having
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11

roll-Sexton,Devery combination. The candidate
NJ this ..better element"-and concerning II little
may he said-is James ]. Martin. the ever
patient and the ever ready. who has been re-
stored 10 his former good standing in Tammany.
forgiven of Croker. and now recognized as one
90 the ..brainiest and ablest' of the Tammany
district leaders.
That Tammany should take AT this time and
under the present circumstances the position
,vbi,r, we have described will surprise only
those who have been credulous enough 10 eN-
meet or at least 10 hope for, some signs OF penl-
tence and better resolution within Iammany
ranks There never any basis for such an
expectation or such hope. Perhaps no one yet
knows perfeetiy the motive of Richard Croker
when he made his somewhat remarkable speech
10 the Tammany leaders and organized his
committee of purifiers. But one thing is GER
tain: he had no purpose. no motive, in which
any person desiring the wellbeing of the city
could have any part Men do not gather
cranes Of thorns or figs Of thistles; and IL ought
now TO be evident 10 the most credulous and
the most tender hearted that nothing but evil.
humiliation for our city, injustice. misery and
death for the poor. corruption of morals ana
degradation of youth. enforced partnership with
vice and crime, and all manner OF municipal
misSovernment aud abuse, can ever come out
from this tainted source
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
Amusemrnis.


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AnfERIC Az THEATRE All the '"fi"'s vi hu'"'-
bIJOl'-s ID Ihr tllfnbers
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CRITERION THEATRE-S .l5-Nhen hnighthooo Nes IN
rARNEGfF HAII-s.l5-Iincon' Birthday Ceehration
pAIY'S THEATRE-s:I5-I.ady Huntwofths : hNierl-
YrFN MTrsEH,-The world WAX
EMPIRE THEATRE-ss2O Mr. Danes llefeiloe ,..,-,
FOURTEENTH STREET THEATRE ~ mag sh'
tzkRDF.N TTIFA ATRT.-A-T-ndeT Two flags
CARRlCK THEATRES i5--'slt@ln JliSs oi 'he f'OiSe
Marines. ,.s-. a. p
psRT.FM OPERA HOUSE, l5--A Royal Rogue. =.
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-el5-Ihe Slrl FROM Up
There. FL
IRVING PLACE THEATRES l5-Gefalene Ensei
RTTTEI'Ss 'Ss--ront tinuoss Performance. -.
KNTc-RF-T COCKER TIIEATRE--s25-Nhen We Were
EosITsR : SFIAL's-i:ss-7 .s5-Vaudeyile.
IYCEI-M THEATRES .So-BeatTlce herford-sio-
Richard Savage. -. nail
MANSON d5T-hRE THEATRES 30--On the quiet
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE, ;AS-lFlstah gnu
Isolde. . = - ,.., roA,s,,
YORK IS-Naudevlle.
OLD ACADEMY OlN DEslGN-Day ana hNeA''s
Color EEhibiti0n
PASTORS and NiFit-Contnuou- SHOW
PROCTOR 's-C,utinuous Performance.
RFPI- -Rl.IC-s.I5- the Palace of the kins: ,-.,-
ST NICHOLAS SKATING RINk-s;lS-ChAtnlAo'si
Hockey Match.
VICTORlk THEATRE s;3o-Aiy Lady.
wAILACK'S THEATEsE--S.S0-Janice Nerealtn.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
STOPPING STRAW BAIL.

District Attorney Philbin's determination to
break up the straw bail ring in New-fork de-
serves the strongest support of every law
abiding citizen. The abuses which have ex-
listed in our criminal courts for a long time In
the signing of worthless bail bonds have
smelled TO heaven. An army of rascals mas
escsned nunishment because dishonest bonds
men have not been forced 10 produce them for
trial while the givers of bail have often been
permitted 20 go scot free and without forfeit
ing n dollar of the property which they had
pledged as security for the appearance OF the
criminals.
Under the administration Of more than one
Of the District Attorneys who have held ONCE
in this county since Tammany first gained
power in Manhattan the most reprehensible
laxity and neglect have been the custom and
not the exception with regard TO straw bail II
is no exaggeration to say that corrupt ana
rapacIous ring has been allowed to defeat the
ends Of justice year after year In our lower
courts. In most cases the magistrates, unless
they were Of the unscrupulous type of the
worst of the Tammany Police Justices of
former years. were desirous Of securing proper
bonds and Of holding bondsmen 10 an honest
accounting But they could not accomplish
practical results in large measure when the
straw bail men had sympathizers and helpers
in the District Attorneys office, who, II they
were not in actual collusion with the swindlers
among the bond givers did nothing In earnest
10 punish them, because they knew that GER
tain powerful ward politicians I'm Tammany
were sharers in the straw bail spoils Mr.
Philbin has entered upon n formidable task in
his endeavor 10 break up the fraudulent bond
system. and he needs all the help which men
of clean hands can give him.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
Nrp1lork Daiip G,ibmne
MONDAY. FEBRUARY II. 1901
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

TORFTGN-General Kitchener reports that
T3oer force under Louis Botha attacked Generai
Smith, Dorriens camp at . a. m on feoruaiE =,
ard were driven off after heavy hghting, the
Pri,jsh losing twenty-four killed and nfty-
wounded the Beers having general ana two
feld comets killed, and leaving twenty aeao "
The hands Of the British; the Beers under DE
Wet attacked a British force and captured
gun: there are ten cases Of plague in cape
Town. - The Cuban Constitutional ConFen-
fion has completed its work. except as 10 the
clause which would make General Gomez ellsi-
ble 10 the Presidency. - The United states
transport Rawlins went aground al the mouth
OF Santiago Harbor while trying 10 avoid the
wreck OF the Merrimac. 49, Count Won wal
eersee is said 10 be much dissatisfied with the
action OF the French commander in China in
planning TO invade Shan-Se Province. despite
the protests OF the generaiissimo. 80 The
strike in the dreSsmaking trade in Paris is grow
ing four thousand tailors joining the movement
yesterday; the strikers were addressed by
Louise Michel. - Professor Max Won Petten-
kofer. well known German chemist. committed
suicide.
DOMESTIc-The paciication Of Panay is re-
gsrded al Washington most hopeful sign
Cor the progress Of peace in the Philippine ISL
ands == The discussion over the Cuban con-
stitufion by the convention at Havana is thought
al Washington to be significant OF the need OF
the United States having control OF the debt
making powers Of the island Government. -
Colonel Albert ID. Shaw, Representative in Con-
gress from the SK1Vth New-York District, was
found dead in his room at Washington. after
going 10 IL from a dinner where he made 6
mass meeting Of residents Of Topeka resolved
10 warn saioonkeepers TO close up their places
to-day and to remove their property by Friday,
under penalty OF its destruction. 80 II was
announced that the Governor would send 20 the
Legislature this week special message on the
subject u a barge canal. for which a survey
has been completed. - Sixto Lopez the Fill
pino envoy in letter 10 Robert Treat Paine
OF Boston, named the terms Of the Fiipinos for
peace.
CITY-President Ripley Of the Atchison de-
nec that there was any prospect Of his road
Being absorbed by any other. Tamrnany
politicians seemed TO think that John B. Sexton
would be appointed TO the single Police
Sofninlssionership. == A meeting 20 promote
interest in public education for both races was
held IN the Central Presbyterian Church. under
the auspices OF The Armstrong Association, and
was addressed by Booker T. WASHINGTON and
others. -= The nurses who were discharged
ana who resigned from Bellevue Saturday
nave been replaced by new appointments
The WEATHER.-Forecas for to-day: Fair
The temperature yesterday: Highest 26 de-
grees; lowest 10; average. 2l&
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
HONEY AND BUSINESS.

Financial conditions continue eminently salts
factory. Better news from abroad has checked
the outgo Of gold. and the latest official report
shows that the American people have now in
circulation more money per capita by 10 cents
than at any previous time in the history of the
Nation. The aggregate is 50. 2.19O. IS0213 which
allows S2S 3S for every man. woman and child
Bank clearings for the week were far in excess
OF previous years, and not only account of
speculation here. for at st. Louis there is an In
crease of "a per cent over last year. at Cincin-
Eati 80, at Pittsburg and Cleveland %, while
only Chicago, Boston and Louisville. OF the large
cities. show decrease. and that from to per
cert
In Wall Street prices touched n new high
point for recent years on Wednesday. when the
sixty most active railway shares averaged
$50 20. advance of 81 "a from the previous
Friday. and far above all records in nineteen
years The ipdustrials rose TO 500 IS on satur-
day. gain Of nearly 81 during the week. but
New-York tribune., 1901-02-11
NO DISTURBANCE FOR TAHMAsY.

II there has fingered in the mind of any one
hope or the slightest thought that Tammany
might be brought, by reason Of public express
sions ~ Indignation and revolt against misrTle
In this CRY, 10 engage in a work of publication
and reform. that hope or thought cannot ex-
cusably continue in the face OF the Tammany
scramble now going on in the public view for
the plum" which the new Police bill, soon 10
become a law, authorizes the Mayor TO bestow
The public has become accustomed TO exhibit
tons of efrontery by Tammany, but this one
passes all the rest Think of it, For months
the citizens Of the city have been up In arms
protesting against existing evil conditions here:
the storm has ragged fiercest about the Police
Department, which has been rightly understood
70 be the centre of the system under which the
city suffers; more than once the worst OF the
erildoers have trembled upon the very brink of
final and complete exposure Yet so used has
Iamnany become 10 the outcry Of the public.
so callous 10 eensure so cynical and so brazen,
that in the face Of il all the place OF Commis-
sloner OF the reorganized Police Bureau is con-
sidered plum" for the possession OF which
The various factions In Tammany Hall are daily
presenting their claims 10 the Mayor
\ not too well Informed stranger examining
the situation, might think that the passare OF
lhe fohce bill and the consequent reorganiza-
non OF the bureau presented an opportunity
prohting by which Tammany night stay the
rising tide OF protest in this community But
any good Tammany man could set him right
Engel or Nagle or Senator Plunkitt or Larry,
Deimour or Devery himself could tell the whole
story IN moment 1t is no part Of the Tam
many programme TO check public outcry IL 10
check IL would involve any dlminution OF the
current profits" The Mayor announces that
DeveTy is the best Chief OF Police the cstr no.
ever had and Devery has an equal confidence
IN the extraordinary executive and adminis,ra-
tive abilities OF the Mayor. and Tammanv ha-
heves that IL has the votes; and under tho
circumstances. what does a little more or
little less public clamor amount to- Besides {.
The Tammany man explaining TO the stranger
would say, don't you know that all this Will
''blow over. The reformers viii get 10 quarrel
'ling among themselves and then the talk will
''all Gle out We never pay any attention 10
this sort OF thing. We are not in politics for
'fun or for our health There may be a little
"extra noise IL Sexton IL made Commissioner,
with Devery ns the Deputy, but II will not last
s4long, and there VIII be no disturbance"-dis-
turbance. of course, meaning q suspension OF
collections or Q break In the passing up" chain
There is. II IL said. a better element" In
rammany opposing the aspirations Of Sexton
md Devery-opposing indeed, the whole Car