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Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
The Pope md the Lady.

The wife of the Hungarian deputy. Professor Dr. Armin Neuman was re- gently received in private audience by the pope. The lady Is highly educated, and 1t was Dr. Iapponi, the physician of the pope. who secured this audience for her. It Is not often that such a favor is bestowed. Dukes and duch- esses, counts and countesses, crave in vain the favor shown to this lady.
 When the lady entered, the pope, kindly smiling, said to her, "You have had a long journey, and you must be tired"
 "A thousandfold greater trouble would be well rewarded by the moment in which the happiness Is vouchsafed to me to behold the face of the benevo- lent head of the Christian church," she replied In faultless Italian.
 Where have you acquired this lan- guage so masterfully" inquired the pope.
 At home, In Hungary, your holi- ness"
 ''I understand you are not member of my church."
 Il am not a Catholic" she replied, but l acknowledge the doctrine of brotherly love and that we are all chill dren of one Father"
 The pope remained silent, and the lady withdrew.-Minora Monthly.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Howard c. Benhann Dead.

Howard Curtis Benham. 32 years old, of Batavia. N. Y.. once convicted and once acquitted on the charge of wife murder, has died in a Columbus O. hospital. On his first trial in Genesee county Benham was convicted of the charge of having administered acid to his wife. causing her death. He was sentenced to death, and the invitations had been issued to those selected to witness the electrocution when new trial was granted. The new trial was granted on the ground that new evil dence had been discovered. Benham's last trial was held in Canandaigua. N
 Y., year ago. He was acquitted and released. Benham then became a con- mercial traveller. A few months later he was married to an Indiana woman.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Kaiser Buys Our Ship Timber.

Probably no place on earth will aver. age, acre for acre, the timber that the Puget sound region can furnish. It Is fir, cedar, spruce, hemlock and alder, as well as maple and other woods. Its Douglas fir, the most common variety, has been found superior to yellow pine and other woods heretofore used for car building. It is now claimed that government tests show that 1t Is better for shipbuilding. having greater hori- zontal strength than oak or Georgia pine and superior lasting qualities. One big firm Is now making heavy shipments of this fir to Germany for use in the warships of the kaiser's new nayy.-World's Work.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
THE LAST WORD.
It Worked Like n Charm With His
 Wife.

Simplest thing in the world" declared the man who had married his third wife and lives in the second block from Wood ward on a fine cross street. Its this way: Give a woman the last word, keep still, look disappointed without looking iefant, and she'll be merciful to you nine times out of ten. Now. you want me for little stag poker party?"
 'Ies. You'll just ill out the number"
 Well, sir, just drop in this evening and see how I'll get my wife's permis- sion. Works like a charm, I tell you. There1l be more or less of a squall, but ion't you care. Just keep a close eye on nle at the finish"
 The caller dropped in at 8. There were ten minutes devoted to the weather and other current topics when the caller asked his host to attend the party men tioned.
 Let me see," rubbing his chin, "I guess l can come all right enough. We have no engagement that night, have we, my dear"
 "We have" And the brows of "my dear" were knotted.
 Why, 1 didn't recall 1t. Where were we going?"
 "We were going to remain at home; libhb heief nuele yOu DSlouk ul nikhI. I'm opposed to gambling. and I'm op- posed to nighthawking. You have a very binding engagement, and l won't thank my one for urging you to break it. ei. ther." And the caller felt like throwing his hands into the air.
 Now, now, dear" from the husband, in soft, bass tones, and, after a long pause, never mind. You'll excuse me this time, Jones. I couldn't think of leaving my wife when she wants me here. Find some one else, old man.
 Well, of course" she laughed cheer fully. "I wouldn't like to spoil the party, and l do like to have John enjoy him. self. He works so hard, you know, Mir. Jones. But you mustn't meet too ofte, or play too high. l insist on your going. John. l was too selfish"
 Then John insisted just as hard that he wouldn't think of going against her will. She ordered him to go. He walked down to the corner with Jones, and when the policeman passed them he judged from their hilarity that they were not getting home a minute too soon.-Detroit Free Press.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
To Gauge His wIfe's Temper.

Il heard about peculiar case of hen- pecked husband I scently," said young woman the other lay.
 What was it?' her friend inquired.
 ''There Is a man who has some diffi- culty in gauging hls wife's temper. At times she Is considerate of his welfare and at other tines-well, he rather thinks that married life Is a failure.
 He has peculiar manner of finding out the state of his wife's feeling to- ward him. In the evening when he re- turns home from work he never steps Into the house without going through a sort of ceremony. First he throws his hat In the house, and then he seats himself on the steps and waits. If five minutes pass without the hat being thrown out again, he enters and gener- ally finds his wife very agreeable. However, if the hat Is thrown out again the unfortunate man seeks hos pitality for the night somewhere else rather than brave the anger of his help meet. Leader.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
THE OHIO DEMOCRACY
State Ticket Nominated at Columbus
 Convention.


 Convention.
 The ticket nominated at the Demo cratic state convention Ut Columbus, O., Is as follows:
 Governor. James Kilbourne: lieuten- ant governor. Anthony Howells: judge of supreme court. Joseph Hidy; clerk of supreme court. Harry B. Young; attor- ney general. NJ. R. Mccarthy; treasurer of state. K. r. Alshire: member of board of public works, James B. Hol- man.
 The Johnson men won on their favor ite views on state matters and the oth- CTS on national issues.
 There is no reatfirmation of the Kan sas City or any other platform. There Is no mention of previous platforms or of Bryan. The subcommittee of seven that drafted the platform stood four to three in favor of the conservatives. but the full committee rejected both the majority and the minority reports and then picked out parts of each, and these were voted on section by section. The full committee did not stand the same on all sections or blanks.
 The three blanks of the Johnson men on franchises. steam and electric rail ways and corporation taxation-were adopted as amendments.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Ohio Bryanites VIII Bolt.

The Bryanites of Ohio have been called to arms. On July 31 they will assemble In Columbus and make up a state ticket. A formal statement of principles has been submitted to the chiefs and approved. The declaration of principles clearly states that the sub- scriber believes in and indorses the principle of free silver. An indorse- ment of the Chicago and Kansas City platforms Is part of the call. Isaac R. Sherwood of Toledo is named as strong possibility for the nomination for the governorship. The committee has written to Mir. Bryan telling him of their action.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
In the Time to Come.

Have you any evidence to show that you are entitled to a divorce?" asked the judge.
 "Plenty of 1t. your honor." replied the man who had been reading the newest theories relating to wife desertion and the effect of poor housekeeping on home life.
 You may introduce it." said the judge
 Thercupon the applicant for a divorce opened a bundle he was carrying. and, with the air of man who has conclu- sively proved his case, produced three pies, two loayes of bread. some cake and cookies and bit of burned steak.
 If your honor will sample these prod ucts of my wife's culinary efforts" he said. T think there will be no further room for argument" Record.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Won derfuI gfouea

The brain of the tortoise was suppos- ed to contain a wonderful stone which was efiieacious in extinguIshlng fire and when placed under the tongue would produce prophetic inspiration. Another stone possessing the latter property was to be found in the eye of the hyena. The head of the cat, how. ever. was thought to contain what would undoubtedly have been the most wonderful and most desirable treasure of all could 1t have only had real in- stead of an imaginary existence, for that man who was so fortunate as to possess this precious stone would have all his wishes granted. - Chambers
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
An Approach to Perpetual Motion.

clock Is to be seen at Brussels which comes about as near being a perpetual motion machine as can be Invented, for the sun does the winding The following Is the method by which it works: A shaft exposed to the solar rays causes an up draft of mir. which sets the fan in motion. The fan actu- ates mechanism which raises the weight of the clock until 1t reaches the top and then puts break on the fan till the weight has gone down n little when the fan Is again liberated and proceeds to act as before. As long us the sun shines frequently enough and the machinery does not wear out the clock will keep in perpetual motion.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Royal Counina.

The queen of the Netherlands. her husband. Prince Henry, and the Ger man emperor are all third cousins. all three being grandchildren of King Frederick William II of Prus- sia. Prince Henry Is also descended from Frederick William III. so that he Is the emperor's second cousin. The queen Is also somewhat nearer than a their descent from the Emperor Paul of Russia.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18

Trains stop only on signni, or when clnlun- tor is notincd. Daily except sunday
 Additional trains leave poughkeepsiH fn ltt fh- land and New rAltg tT:aS a'tn, iOsla iIsih a m. lO0 Y;00 2:5n { ih 53n, ih D. m
 7rains leave New Paltz for Highland and Poughkeepsie 'sla, Sb5 1000 HOO a m, igh Train No 9teaves wlnsted q m No folk sos Canaan e2, salisbury 6 Sd. takesiile 70. Arrive at Mile ton < aS m, New York fiial m Train No 10 leaves New Ioik a5h D m Mils lerton 0i, lakeville G. i2 Salisbury 10 canaan 6.SL No folE { h5. Arrive at winsted is ?, m
 Trains and 10 carry through coach between winsted and Grand central station, New York via Miilcrton and Harlem Division N c.
 Trains leaye khineclin 800 m, ael p m, arrive at Siyernails 10 ASa m., ssi m
 Trains leave Slvernniis it 4Aa m. { na D. m. arrive at Khincclln iR hi D m, e D m
 Trains leave poughkeepsie for tIopcweli Junctionq t2 a. m, is and 5 oo ?. m. sunday
 Trains leave Hopewon Jet for poughkeepsie 10 30 a m., 1 10 and S5 D. m. sunday hs D m.
 Passengers for Miilerton on the iRi1 D. m. train from Hartford will changelat state lIne, arriving at Millerton at 2s D. m
 western Express, train |, makes direct c0n- ncction at Campbell Hall with fast express via Ontario 6 Western Ky for the West, due Chicago following day an D, m. special attention given to western travel Rates Of fare sl Co ss lower than any other line
 ickets to all points in the west at reducec rates sold at the Poughkeepsie once.
 w. ], Martin, Gen. Pass. Agent, Hartford, Ct
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Sultan Pays Up.

The controversy between the United States and Turkey over the claims for indemnity made by this government on account of the destruction of Amer ican property in Armenia. which has several times threatened to cause trou- ble between the two countries, has been settled at last. Secretary Hay has received a cablegram from the United States minister at Constantino- pie, saying that the sublime porte had paid him $9o, ,000 in payment of the Ar menian claim and that he had deposit ed the money in the Ottoman bank sub- ject to the disposition of the state de- partment
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
7FaoeLers' Guide.
Berkshire Division
N. Y., N. II, a II. RAILROAD.
Commencing Sunday, May ia. 1901. uoINu SOUTH


 GOING SOUTH Leave North Adams 20 a.m., pittsfield lb Canaan $40 Arrive New Haven 10 GO Bridgeport II 90, New York II 70. Leave Albany 10 ann, State Line 70, Pitts field 10, Canaan . 70. Arrive Bridgeport l2 06 p. m., NewHaven i2 70 New York LOS. Leave Albany 10 90 a. m., Rtate Line II co. NorthAdams II 60 a. m., pittsneld 1b pm Canaan %, Arrive Bridgeport sb, New Haven 2s, New York b.50. Leave Albany 10 90 n. m., State Line II co. Pittsneld i2 20 p. m,, Canaan 70. Arrive Bridgeport 7lb. New Haven 7b bb. New York Q %. Leave Albany 90 p. m.. State Line stb, Pittsfeld 8 20, Canaan ( s7. Arrive Fridge port lb, New Haven si, New York %. Loave pittsneld % ? ma canRan 5 02. Ar- York %. Sundays onlyl Lenve Pltisncl1 s 00 p. m., Canaan 1 10. Arrive Bridgeport c 40, Now Haven s 20, New York 70. Sundays onlyl Leave Pittsneld b 70 D. m., Canaan 30, Arrive New York 20. GOING NORTH Leave New York Q % q. m. Bridgeport o2 New Havep 0.i0, Canaan . 70, Arrive Pitts field II 0b, state Line 10 q, Albany i2 10 P. m. Saratoga 2 i2, North Adams IA is. Leave New York % a. m., Bridgeport co, New Haven 3 2s, Canaan i2 O3 ?, nj. Arrive Plttstleld 10 ?. m, state Line 2i, Albany 995
 Leave New York Q co a. m., Bridgeport 9b0. New Haven 8, Canaan i2 82 r. m, Arrive Pittsfleld 2 0b ?, m., State Line 2l, Al- bany 2 S5. Saratoga ( 20. Laave New York co a. m, Bridgeport 10 0b, New Haven 9.s3. Canaan i.s7 ?. m. Arrive, Pittsneld 500 ?. m,
 Loave New York 8 30 p. m. Bridgeport ( 20. New Haven 8 b7, Canaan c 70. Arrive Pitts- Held ' 3l, North Adams Q 03. State Line 8 %, Albany p45.
 Loave New York 8 30 p. m., Bridgeport 20 New Haven b7 Canaan 02. Arrive Pitts field s S6. State Line co. Albany 2 70. (SBiurinys only) Leave New York 30 D. m., New Haven i2 i6 Bridgeport 12 t0, Canaan i25. Arrive pittsneld b 95. Sundays onlyl Leave New York i202 a. m,, New Haven 4.b0, Bridgeport 702, oanaaa ps0. Arrive Plttsfleld II 0b,
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Ffulnud Another Poland d |.

Apparently the fate of Finland Is sealed. In a few years her identity will be lost in the unswerving food of Muscovite civilization. her institutions. her pational life, her social and polit- ical attributes things of the past. And the deplorahle thing about 1t will be that Russia, having learned no lesson from her rise. will be oblivious to the moral of her flll.-New York Times.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Just to Think Of.

When a man praises hls wife, he al- ways makes a good investment.
 Neither the man who never changes his mind nor the man who Is changing his mind all the time is likely to make much progress
 Laughter Is said to be cure for dys- pepsia. The trouble with 1t is that the dyspcptic never feels like laughing.
 A compliment paid to a homely girl Is never wasted.
 Cherries are common in the ladies' hats this year. Cherries and peaches always did 70 well together.-Somerville Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
His Exalted Mission.

Woman of the House-You've been here half dozen times and got nothing. You ought to have learned something by this time What do you keep on coming for7
 Tuffold Knutt with impressive dignity) -I ain't DO common tramp, ma'am. I'm around studying conditions. - Chicago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
COULDN'T CALL HIM CRAZY.
Just a Newspaper Headiiner Mum
 bling From Force of Habit.

Just Newspaper Headifner Mum bling From Force of Habit.
 The young man with the haggard look sat in the rear car of an elevated train, staring and staring at one of the advertisements.
 English beauty shoes" he mumbled to his companion. That's what he says"
 "Yes." said the other, but that's too short"
 'Hm. hm." the haggard man replied. "Beautiful shoes from England"-
 That won't it. It's long" was the curt reply.
 Well. then, Beautiful English shoes ''-
 That's only three words. You've got to have four, you know"
 That's so, that's so. An. have itr' he cried so loud that all the other pas sengers In the car gave jump. Eng fish shoes of beauty 23 letters and spaces at last"
 A compassionate old man looked up from his newspaper.
 What's the matter with your friendY" he asked. "Is the chap suf- fering from delirium tremensY
 "0h. mo-" the man addressed replied assuringly. You see. he's just through with his nights work on a morning newspaper. He's a headline writer, you know, and after fellow has scrib- bled off headlines of 23 letters and spaces for about eight hours steady he contracts that habit and can't get over 1t. Every advertisement every scrap of paper he sees for several hours aft erward until his mind gets rested well. he begins to count the letters and spaces and turn the wording Into n headline that will fit. It isn't exactly dellrium tremens. It's something worse. The headlines of 23 letters and spaces go wriggling around in that poor over worked brain much worse than snakes."-Chicago Chronicle.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
The End.

Miss Sharpe-Vera," he began. 'you must know why I've been coming here so much; why l sit here In the parlor with you night after night and"-
 "l suppose. Mir. Pinchpenny," Miss Vera Sharpe interrupted, its cheaper to do that than to take me out snywhere."- Philadelphia Press
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18

Mrs. Martha Patterson, daughter of the late ex-President Andrew Johnson, is dead at Greenville, Tenn. Mrs Pat terson was born on Oct. 25. 1928. in a little one room log cabin which stood almost in sight of the house where she died. She was the oldest daughter of Andrew Johnson and was mistress of the White House during his term as president
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Why They Leave Home.

Mandy" said Farmer Corntossel, T guess it would be jes' as well not to say so much about home cookin' when you're talkin up our summer board"
 "Why not?'
 "'Cause some of these fellers act to me like that was what they was tryin to get away from."-Washingto Star.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
It Isn't satisfa ctory.

"Well, that ought to settle the baggage smashers," she commented. with every evidence of satisfaction, as she read of the trunk that exploded under rough ham, ding in New York.
 "Yes." he admitted, "but the plan isn't feasible for general use. You see. 1t also settles the trunk."-Chicago Post.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Lost 0unnrfuntfv

And you didn't hear of t?" inquired Mrs. Gabbie.
 Not one word"
 Why, I've known 1t for week. so I supposed everybody heard of it."-Phil. adelphi2 Times.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
An AcknONIadRmen enf.

"A great many men owe their success in life to their wives"
 "Yes." answered MT. Meekton compla- gently. "If there were more women like Henrietta in the world. there would be more kind and obedient husbands."-- Washington Star,
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
An Honor Man.

Mrs. Smith-Do you think your son will be No. in college this yeart
 Mrs. Brown-I don't know. He hasn't written since last month. He said then he was pretty sure to be No. 2 or possi- bly stroke, whatever that means.-Phila- delpbia Press.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
A Choice of VaweI@

Te-You women have such a ridicu- lous habit of screaming "Ohw on every occasion.
 She-And you men have such a ridic- ulous habit of saying q" on every oc- casion.-Indianapoli Press.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
An Expensive OutIook.

Pa, I want all the money you can spare this summer"
 Dear me. daughter, are you going to Russia or to Ipdiaf"
 "No. pa; I'm going to graduate and get married. d."-Chiesse Record. .HssAld.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Honorable Mention.

"John, didn't you earn any distinction whatever at collegeT
 "Yes: they say l ate more than any two other men at our class spreads."- Chicago Record Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Similar, but Different.

"Is this a summer resort" queried the long haired passenger as the train slowed up at a way station.
 Possibly" rejoined the hardware drummer, but 1t looks to me more like a last resort."-Chicago News.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
MIauaua ed.
s funny, doesn't itf

Tess-Young MT. Saphead tells me his first name Is Noah. What do you think of that?
 Jess-Sounds funny, doesn't itf
 Tess-Funny? It's ridiculous. Noah had sense enough to 90 in when it rained.-Philadelphia Press.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18
Twas Elsevvh ere.
HouHehoId Problem.

"Say, they are sending pictures by wireless telegraphy."
 "If they are wireless. how do they hang 'em upT'-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18

And all that to get one poor mortal to his last home and never paid for! Swindled his family. Swindled the world. He is swindling 1t now. It is one of the great curses of this day, the extravagance, the wicked extravaganza, of the country.
Connecticut western news., 1901-07-18

times talk eloqCcuuy about tne Chrls- ,ian church and about civilization, ex- bending everything on themselves and aothing on the cause of God. and they ,rack the back of their Palais Royal glove In trying to hide the one cent they put In the Iayd's treasury. What .,n apportionmeiN Twenty thousand lollars for ourselves and one cent for Sod! An, my friends, this extraya- gance accounts for q great deal of what he cause of God suffers!
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-27
GOOD WORK BY BLuEHrLL Roy

GOOD WORK BY BLuEHILL BOY
A prize contest of unusual Interest took
place in Limerick, Me-, Friday evening,
March 10. Representatives of Limington
academy, Phillips Limerick academy aud
WATERFORD nigh school were selected for
the trial. The contest was won by Linn
ington academy, whose principal, L..
Everett Marks, of Bluehili, is we'll known
Ia Eastern Maine as successful teacher.
Limerick has a professional teacher in
elocution, and two OF It's contestants we're
taking post graduate course. Lining
ton students had no special instructor
except Mr.. Marks, and Limlngton acad-
envy had not won since 1889.
Two prizes had also beer offered for the
best individual effort, and these were
awarded to Limington pupils. Lining
ton academy and its able instructor are
receiving many congratulations on their
victory.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-03-27
COUNTY NEWS.
FOR additional County Ne'0s see osA'T PosFS

fin.hitt
Miss Ethel Gray was In town saturday,
Miss Carrot Hooper returned from Ellis
worth Tuesday.
The Congregational sewing circle met
at Mrs. Morton's Thursday afternoon.
The Baptist sewing circle met in the
chapel Thursday afternoon and evening
Pearl Anterior, OF this pIsce, gave a
dance in Riverside hall, sedgwick, Satur-
day evening.
Charles Bisset, youngest son OF w. =.
Bisset, who went to Nova Scotia to live
with bis grandmother, came home last
week.
c. E. Monaghan gave masque ball In
Kane's ball, Friday, March p. The
cost mes were fine. The hail was we'll
filed.
Sunday afternoon fire caught in e.
E. Chase's house from chimney burning
out. The fire was quickly put out. The
damage was slight.
A. d. True, OF New Gloucester, princl-
pal, and Miss Agnes Beal, OF Lewiston,
assistant teacher in the academy, re-
turned Saturday. The academy opened
Monday with a good attendance.
March Is. BRUz.