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The Springfield herald., 1901-06-28

Not If l were as rich as Croesus."
recently objected an American who is
supposed to be worth 100000, 900. Un-
happily for Croesus. the bubble repu-
tation" may petrify as well as burst
Archaeologists digging among the Ii
braries OF Asia discovered the inven-
tory OF Croesus. and found that that
fraud of a millionaire was worth only
50 ,0O0,0 900. America swarms with Croe-
suses who could buy up the typical
rich man of the olden time.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-28

The emperor of Morocco has very
peculiar band. His private musicians
are so In number and they all play
clarionets, which were made by Lon
don firm. Curiously enough they are
all in one key. The emperor takes great
delight in listening TO the so clarionets
being blown simultaneously, but he
can not convince his court that "mu-
sic hath charms"
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-28

The Philippines touch closely upon
the gutta percha belt. yet the tree does
not grow there indigenuously and it is
at least very problematical whether 1t
can be cultivated there. 1t will not
grow In Cochin. China, likewise near
the gutta percha belt, because the av-
erage temperature is too low and the
changes too sudden.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-28

In Brittany and the lower Pyrenees
fairs are held annually at which the
peasant girls assemble to sell their
hair. Partisan dealers are the chief
custmers, purchasing many thousand
pounds
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-28

The abandoned" farms of Massa-
ohusetts are fast being taken up. Three
years ago there were 800 thus classed
In the state. a recent enumeration
shows there are now but 136.
The Springfield herald., 1901-06-28

Freight rates from Manila to Hong
Kong, a distance of only 700 miles, are
as much from san Francisco to Hong
Kong, a distance of 5000.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25

Ground a little below the surface is
always warmer than the air above 1T.
So long as the surface of the ground is
above the dew point vapor must rise
and pass from the earth into the air.
The moist cir so formed will mingle
with the air above it, and its moisture
will be condensed, forming dew wher-
ever it comes in contact with surface
cooled below the dew point. In fact,
dew rises from the ground.
But how is the dew formed on bodies
high up in the air?
Dew does not rise In particles, as 1t
was once considered to fall in particles
like fine rain. 1t rises in vapor. Some
is caught by what is on the surface of
the earth, but the rest ascends in yapor
form until it comes In contact with a
much colder surface to condense 1t into
moisture.
The vapor does now flow upward in
a uniform stream, but is mixed In the
air by eddies and wind currents and
carried to bodies far from where 1t
rose. In fact, dew may be deposited,
even though the country for many
miles all around be dry and incapable
of yielding any vapor. In such cases
the supply of vapor to form that dew
would depend on the evaporation Of
the dew and on what was waited over
by the winds.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25
Panics and Religious Books.

There is one kind Of business, accord
ing to a New York man prominent in
it, that does not enjoy easy financial
conditions. 1t is that of publishing de-
votional and religious literature This
publisher explained this anomalous
condition as follows:
when everybody is prosperous,
there is no very great demand for our
publications. People are happy, and
they do not so to church to any great
extent. Preachers will tell you that
church attendance is never so good in
prosperous times as it Is in periods OF
financial straits.
Let panic come on, however. At
first our business feels 1t as keenly as
any other line. People suddenly cease
buying everything except what they
are obliged to have. AS times fail to
improve, people take more to going to
church. Attendance increases very
perceptibly. In a few weeks we can
tell it in our business. There is a
greatly increased demand for devo-
tional books OF all kinds. The bust
ness increases, and at the very height
of the financial troubles we do the
largest business. AS times get better
you can see our trade in this line Of
publications gradually drop OF until
when prosperity again comes round,
we settle down to a normal business
quite different from the boom we had
been enjoying."-Nsw Yort Times.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25

Burns may be ordinary, but they lose
none of their smart because OF the ease
with which they are acquired. Some
persons seem 10 have perfect genius
for getting burned. IL they strike a
match, II breaks and seorches them,
while visit to the kitchen ends In a
burn from the oven or a scald from hot
water or steam. OF course the right
thing to do with burn Is TO get II
away from all contact with the air and
10 do this with all possible haste.
The necessary articles for the treat.
ment should be OH hand, and they are
baking soda-not washing soda, notice
fresh fat of some sort and several
thicknesses of cotton cloth. Ii is an
excellent plan To have n bottle of car.
ron oil ready for such emergencies.
Carron oil is made by shaking together
equal parts OF linseed oil and limewa-
ter. IL the skin is broken over the
burn, use the oil without the soda.
Otherwise moisten the soda with olive
oil or sweet oil or even lard or cold
cream and apply 1t. over this wrap
the cloth. Cotton batting is often used
for covering the burn and keeping out
the air, but II is not To Toe recommend
ed. 1t is not good plan TO use -four,
busting 1t over burn, for 1t frequently
hardens and is OF little comfort.
One of the simplest measures fof II
superficial burn is 10 apply the white Of
an egg with soft piece OF old muslin,
adding more as il dries.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25
A whip and n Horse.

"IIare she comes" said George hap
PLY to himself. Won't she be pleas
ed?"
driven by an old woman coming slowly
along the lane outside the garden gate.
A new whip had been given him. and
he had just been wishing for an ele-
plant or n crocodile to come along.
Then he remembered how slowly Mrs.
Browns pony walked and thought IL
would be kindness to her IL he gave
II smart touch up.
Sc out from behind n bush popped
George and gave lash to the pony.
which made a sudden jerk that upset
Mrs. Brown among her cabbages and
then stood st;ll.
Then George was frightened, and his
father ran out to assist the old woman
back to her seat, crying sternly:
How dare you, sir? What mischief
Is thisg"
Il dldn't mean to upset her, father"
sobbed George. II thought she couldn't
make him go and would be pleased"
"Bless you. sir" said good Mrs.
Brown, don't scold him. amt hurt.
You gave him a whip and forgot to
give him wooden horse" she added.
laughing, as the old pony walked on.
That afternoon Georges mother took
him TO Mrs. Browns cottage TO beg her
pardon. and they left very nice par
Gel for the old woman.
And the very next week George go,
his wooden horse.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25
yesraI Virgins.

Ovid tells us that the first temple of
Nesta at Rome was constructed of wat
tied walls and rooted with thatch. like
the primitive huts of the Inhabitants.
1t was little other than n circular COW
cred fireplace and was tended 10y the
unmarried girls of the infant commu-
nifty. 1t served as the public hearth
Of Rome, and on ii glowed, unextin-
guished throughout the year, the sa-
cred fire which was supposed to have
been brought from ire and the con-
tinuance of which was Thought TO be
linked with the fortunes of the city.
The name Nesta Is believed TO be de-
rived from the same root as the San
Gkrit was, which means Ito dwell, to
inhabit," and shows that she was the
goddess of home, and home had the
hearth as It's focus. A town. state,
is but large family. and what the do
nestle hearth was to the house that,
the temple of the perpetual fire, be-
came to the city. Every town had its
Sesta, or common hearth, end the col
onieS derived their fire from the moth
ar hearth.
Should n vestal maiden allow the sa-
red fire TO become extinguished she
was beaten by the grand pontiff till
her blood flowed. and the new fire was
solemnly rekindled by rubbing togeth-
er of dry wood or by focusing of suns
rays. The circular form and domed
roof of the temple of Vesta were sur
vivals of the prehistoric huts of the
aborigines, which were invariably
round.-Cornhill Magazine.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25
Impossible mt the Price.

A certain parvenu of great wealth
has hanging in his drawing room a
large and hideous daub in oils which
some dealer in Paris induced him to
buy. He is very fond OF taking a call
er by the arm, leading him before the
canvas and saying:
"Great picture that. BY Macaroni III
Vermicelli, you know. Paid f2.OO0 for
it In Paris and got a great bargain.
F." (naming an eminent artist says II
is worth 100000"
A few days since this gentleman was
lunching at the Artists club when the
cat came out of the bag. Some one
said:
IF, old Centpercent says that you
have appraised that frightful night
mare of his at 10000. Is it trueT
The artist answered smilingly:
II will tell you how that happened.
He asked me to dinner one day and aft
er we left the table took me to see the
picture and told the usual story. Then,
turning abruptly, he asked:
"'How much is that painting WORTH
"Why, Mr.. Centpercent,' said l, L
really would not like to place a value
upon it
"'Well. Ill put it differently said
he. How much would you charge for
such a pictureT
81 don't mind saying / answered,
that l would not paint such n picture
for 100000 l had to be civil, you
know"-London Answers.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25

Both banks of the Givonne were in
German hands; so was Balan, a small
village nearer to Sedan than BaZeilles,
and soon after 1 o'clock no fewer than
426 German guns were hailing shells
into the French army, which stood In
close formations within a space meas
uring less than two miles In breadth or
depth. Out of this terrible cauldron of
defeated troops about this time rode
the French cavalry in heroic endeay-
or to turn the fortunes of the day and
retrieve the honor of France.
General Marguerite, called by some
''the star of his arm" was struck in
the face by bullet while riding out to
reconnoiter the ground before lie charg-
ed. He now handed over the cavalry
command to De Gallifet, who for the
second time on that tremendous day
led the flower of French cavalry
against the enemy and for the space OF
half an hour charged the German
ranks again and again on the hillsides
north of Sedan.
But the courage of the gallant horse
men was all in vain. The arme blanche
was unequally matched against the
breechloading rife held in steady
hands. and no effort of the French
cavalry could withstand the slowly
tightening grasp of that fiery circle
Chambers Journal
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25

Near the spot not far from Port Nor
ris where the English man-of-war Hus-
sar sank more than a century ago with
her gold intended for the British army
q sloop has recently been making
soundings and this has started the re-
port that another search was to be
made for this buried treasure. No
sunken wreck near New York has been
more eagerly sought for than that of
the old HusSar.
Many wrecking parties have been
organized to hunt for it and much
money has been spent on these at
tempts. Force pumps, divers and big
dredgers have been used in this work,
and as soon as one company has failed
another has been organized to take it
up. Pieces of wreckage have been
found, and one particular searching
party did bring up II gulneas. Since
that time later searching parties have
found old tiints, grape shot and occa-
sional coins. and judging from the
thoroughness of these searches 1t
seems improbable that the money was
aboard the ship when she went down.
One of the large wrecking companies
in New York city became interested in
this hunt 10 years ago and took hand
in 1t without success. Despite the al
most unbroken line of failures in the
various treasure hunts that have been
organized for this and other buried
gold, it is apparently easier to raise
capital for new search than for a
well established business proposition.
So accustomed are the Port Morris
people to these treasure expeditions on
Long Island sound that they now
merely remark about a new one,
There's another."-New York Sun.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25
7rdoeieTS' Guide.
Berkshire Division
n. Y, n. II. i II. RAILROAD.


como SOUTH
leave North Adams 20 am, pittsneld 10
CANAAN ) 20 Arrive New Haven 10 -
Bridgeport IL 80, New York III 20.
Leave Albany z loan, State Line 40, Pitts
tieid 10, Canaan . 40. Arrive Bridgeport
IL % y. M, Newllayen IL % New York 1.bS
Leave Albany 10 80 4. M, State Line II 80
korthAdans IA % al. M, Pittsneld 20 pm
Canaan 20, Arrive bridgeport 40, New
Haven 8 %, New York $50.
leave Albany 10 80 "a. M, State Line II 90.
pittsneld ~ 80 p. M, Canaan 80. Arrive
Bridgeport 7le, New Haven 90, New
York y 90.
leave Albany 22o y. M, State Limo 8 40,
Pittsneld 20, Canaan a "a. Arrive Bridge
port Is. New Haven "a. Sew York 90.
Sundays only Leave Pittsneli s. 90 p. M,
Canaan 10. Arrive bridgeport As. New
Haven 20, New York IS.
ooIso NORTH
save New York 8 no n. m. bridgeport 2 OF
New Haven Q 10, Canaan 40, Arrive Pitts
field IL O5, State Line 10 Al, Albany u 10 p.
m, Saratoga ~. North Adams IA is.
cave New York 90 a. M, bridgeport . b5
New Haven . 30, Canaan ~ 30 2, m. Arrive
pittsned G5 q. M, State Line ] ~, AL
hany 50. Saratoga 70.
s.saye New York Q 90 a. m, Bridgeport 10 %,
Now Haven 9.35. Canaan Alb p, M. Arrive,
Pittsncld sos p, m.
save New York 80 p. m. Bridgeport 20
New Haven 8 81, Canaan q ~. Arrive Pitts
neld 81, North Adams o 09, State Lin
5 90, Albany 9 40.
save New York 3 80 p. M, Bridgeport 40
New Haven 8 81, Canaan OF. Arrive Pitts
aeld = IS. State Line 90, Albany 40.
sundays onlyl Leave New YORK l2i2 =. m,
New Haven 4 90. Bridgeport o., Gannan
Gao. Arrive Pittsncld III %.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25

"There are plenty of men in this
world" said the head of the firm, ad.
dressing the clerk he had summoned
into the private office, who can trace
their successes directly to what they
at first considered failures. l knew a
man who 20 years ago was clerk in
a clothing store. His employer dis
charged him for incompetency. He
hunted through all the clothing stores
In town trying to get another job, but
couldn't find one, and at last, almost
starved, he got place as a brakeman
on one of the railroads. Today he is
practically the head of that road, draws
salary of $4,000 year and regards
the man who discharged him long ago
rs the best friend he ever had. Now,
he is only one of hundreds of men who
have had similar experiences. So you
see what at first seems n misfortune
may often be a real blessing in dis
guise."
The young man hid yawn behind
his hand and, thinking of the live
broiled lobster he had the night before
helped a certain soft eyed creature to
remove from the scene, languidly re-
piled:
Yes; | know that has frequently
happened. Did you want to speak to
me about anything in particular this
morning, Mr.. Yamsley?"
"Oh, no; nothing of special impor-
lance" the old gentleman replied.
only I'm going to give you a chance
TO look back some day and regard me
as your best friend. Goodby. l hope
you'll have all kinds of success at
whatever you decide to so at."-Chi-
cago Herald.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25
CouIdn't Follow Him.

At small country church in Eng
land newly married couple We're just
receiving some advice from the elderly
vicar as to how they were 10 conduct
themselves and so always live hap
PLY.
You must never both get cross at
once; it is the husbands duty TO pro-
tect his wife whenever an occasion
arises, and wife must love- honor
and obey her husband and follow him
wherever lie goes"
But, sir pleaded the young bride.
Il haven't yet finished" remarked
the clergyman, annoyed at the inter-
ruption.
'She must
But, please, sir lin DESPERATION,
can't you alter that last part? My hus-
band Is going to bc a postman."
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25
RIGHT UP To DATE.
(Bensons Plaster Is Pains Master

These are days of records and Of the beat
ing of records. Benson's Porous Plaster, for
quickness of action and thoroughness OF
cure, has no records 20 beat except its own.
Benson's Plaster, always tho best, always
the leader, is to-day better than eeer. Ii
sticks TO the skin but never sticks in its
tracks. 1t marches on.
The people not only want TO be cured
but cured qaickly-and Benson's Plaster
does it. Coughs, colds, lumbaso. asthma,
bronchitis, liver and kidney complaints,
and other ills appgoachable 10y an external
remedy, yield to Benson's rs eedoes TO heat
Neither Belladonua, Strengthening or
Capsicum plasters are TO be compared vita
Benson's. People who have once tested
the merits of Beuson's Plaster have no use
for any other external remedy.
More than 5000 physicians AMI drug
gists (and thousand times as many non-
professional persons) have called Bonson's
Plas;ers one of the few % home remedies
that can be trusted.
Fifty-fye highest awards have been made
to il in competition with tho best known
plasters of Europe and America. Better
proof of its merits is inconceiyable. BE
sure to get the genuine.
For sale by all druggists, or we will pre-
pay postage on any number ordered in the
United States, on receipt of Csc. each.
Seabury 81 Johnson Mfg. Chemists NY
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25
changes at Windsor.

Great changes are impending at
Windsor castle, which the king has de-
cided to make the principal royal resi-
dence, although his majesty will pay
frequent visits to Buckingham palace
and Sandringham.
Untouched for over 40 years, the suit
of rooms occupied by the late prince
consort, which have been left hitherto
in exactly the same order as when he
died. will be thoroughly done up and
redecorated.
Other parts of the castle will also be
fully overhauled, separate suits Of
rooms being provided for his majesty
and for Queen Alexandra.
The famous grays and roans which
her late majesty always used for her
drives are to be retained, and several
additional horses will also be sent to
Windsor news.
The king will personally superintend
the alterations and will make stay of
some length in the royal borough for
that purpose.-London Express.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25
When Mrs. Gilbert Lost Her Spec
tacles.

The only time 1 resented newspaper
chatter was when l had my spectacles
stolen. They were snatched from my
belt, the case l wore there being torn
away. 1 spoke of it to Mr.. Dorney, and
the story went round the theater. Some
how the reporters got hold of 1t, and
they made a great to do about it. 1t
was really too bad OF them. / felt it
the more because 1 had managed to
keep a much more serious theft an alb
solute secret. That was at the time
when so much fun was being made of
the robbery of jewels" form Of the
atrical advertisement. / had a very
valuable pair Of earrings taken from
my pocket most cleverly, and 1 was on
my way to play for a charity too!
However, kept my loss quite to my
self. And then to be brought before 4
sympathetic public as the loser of a
pair of spectacles.-From 1.-THE Stage
"reminiscences of Mrs. Gilbert" in
Scribners.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25

In the house of commons Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, first lord of the treasury,
announced that the revenues of Great
Britain will be $266, 100000 short this
year and asked authority for the issu-
ing of $30O,OOO,o 900 of bonds. This au-
thority was given. A new tax list was
prepared and met with much opposi-
ton, chiefly from the coal interests,
which it is proposed to tax heavily. An
export tax on sugar is slss proposed.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25

Trains stop oniy on slgual, or when eenduo-
Tor r. notified. Daily excerpt sunday : sfy
Additional trains leave Poughkecpsis fof Hivh-
land aud New patz f5iia, islh 1850, sasiA
'iniS .iifb 5il ~ M 'ia.ia, siias, $50 stik,
Is. ~ $50, % rs y, m
fans leave New PATTI for Highland all
pous hkpepsir 81 on ik0l tanl sinnn I'll %
eli hs,Am = 90 y ia - 90, g - g ~ >. IA.
trains aud 10 carry thruush coach b.1Wccn
NInsted aud Grand Central Station, New York
via Miiletton aud itaripm Division @
Trains leave hhinccltn pO0 q M, eel p m,
arrive nj SiNcrnatls 10 asa m, SCI IN
Trains leave SilNernniis u a. a m % p m.
arrive a. KhinccilH IL 81 y m, a. y IN
Trnlns leave pnughkconsie tor ltupewcN
function ~ aud v ~ a. m, as aud 3 0a p M
Trains leave hopewcil Jet for foughkeepde
7 30 aud 10 IS a M, ~ and 3 50 p m
Passengers FOR Nitlerton on the iRta y. m
train from ma tfnrd will change AZ state line,
arriving at Millcfton at a.as y. m
Western Express, train 1. makes Wfect con.
pection at Campbell Hall with fast express via
Ontario 4 Western ny for the West, due Chica 20
following day $50 p, m. special attanu "a
given 20 western travel Rates OF fare 81 70 ~
lower than any other line.
tickets To all points In the vest al reduced
rates sold al the renT hkecrste ofTlce
4 harun. oenA fs@A AGA kAxtsuwa N
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25
Chinese Empress Palace Burned,

The Picking palace of the Chinese en-
press, inhabited by Count Won Walder-
see and his staff, was burned to the
ground on Wednesday. With the OK
ception of the military papers, every
thing was destroyed. Count Won Wal
dersee escaped from the palace through
a window with great difficulty Major
General Schwartzkopf, Count Won Wal
dersee's chief of staff, lost his life by
returning to the burning building after
having escaped from it. The quarters
of the six officers, besides those of Won
Waldersee and his staff. were Quilted.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25

Have on hand and are constant
ly receiving all kinds OF Milling
Goods.
Grain of all kinds. Feed, Meal,
M'ddlings, Bran, Mixed Feed, Cot
ton Seed Meal. Linseed Meal, Buff
falo Gluten Feed. Meat Scraps
Animal Meal and Shells for Chick
ems, Flour of various brands, Clover,
Timothy and Red Top Seeds, at
Wholesale and Retail at Bottom
Prices. CHOICE SEED OATS.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25

The field folk know II he comes that way,
Slowly. solemnly stalking.
There is danger and death in the least delay
When the sand hill crane goes walking.
The chipmunks stop in the midst OF play,
The guphers hide in their holes away,
And "llush. Oh hushi' the field mice say
When the sand hin crane goes walking.
Mary Austin ~ ST. NisholHxA
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25

Twice n year, In the first week Ia
April and October, the Chinese carry
food to their dead.
Connecticut western news. [volume] (Salisbury, Litchfield Co., Conn.) 1871-1970, 1901-04-25

.tNTOAl Kew ENGLAND RAILWAY COMPANY.
PouGnKEErS,E tiittDaE sso.rre
in Effect sunday, October 2Ist, 1000.