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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
ANCIENT GENT ATHENS.
Banquetins In the creeian City In the
Tima of Plato.


In Professor 4. G. fuckers life In
Ancient Athens" the author gives this
as a picture of typical banquet In
that city in the time Of Plato: "When
gil are In place the servants come
round with vessel. from which they
pour water over the hands Of the
guests. There are brought IN small
tables, light and ornamental, one OF
which is set down before each couch
for. two persons, and on these are
placed the several dishes as they come
In order. The tables are lower than
the couches, SO that the right hand
can reach down easily to them. Knives
and forks there are none. The food Is
taken up with the fingers. 1t Is true
that In dealing with very soft foods
or gravies or In extracting things
from shells spoons were not unknown,
but usually.'the fingers were assisted
by pieces Of bread followed out for
the purpose. 1t is clear that there was
plenty of room for neatness and dainti-
ness in handling food, and 1t was no
small advantage to have fingers not
too sensitive.
"There were no napkins. Portions
of soft bread, often especially prepared
for the purpose, were used for wiping
the fingers and were afterward thrown
to the dogs which might be present to
catch them; but, apart from the dogs,
1t may be something of a shock to
learn that the floor, which was. OF
course, without a carpet, was the re-
ceptacle for shells, bones, Feelings and
other fragments, which were, however,
swept out Mt a given stage Of the
proceedings. Conversation meanwhile
must be general. The first half Of din
ner consists Of substantials, particu-
larly fish and birds, cells df they could
be goD, comparatively little meat (such
as beef, lamb and pork and vegetables
dressed to q degree of which we should
hardly approve with oil, vinegar, honey
and sauces.
.nDuring this pdrt of the meal wine
is not drunk. The Athenians kept their
drinking as separate as possible from
their eating. Water Is then brought
round again, hands are washed, the
tables are carried out, the floor Is
swept, a chant is sung to the accom-
paniment of the flutes, libation Oh
wine is poured out to the words to the
good genius Or to good health and
the second part Of the banquet begins.
The tables are brought In again, and
what we call dessert was for this rea-
son called by the Athenians the Sec
ond table, On these are placed fruits.
fresh and dried; sailed almonds, sweet
meats, cheese and salt"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
Cat. and Fish.

A sea captain tells Of his sailing In
southern seas where flying fish abound.
They would sometimes In their flight
In the night come aboard the ship and
drop on the deck. He had three cats
that, though they were lying asleep be-
low, would hear the sound whenever a
fish struck the deck and would rush up
to get it. They distinguish this from.
all other sounds. The crew tried to
initiate 1t in various ways. but could
not deceive the cats.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
wants Mora Than Beauty.

The modern 'Englishman has more
cool common sense than his great
grandfather. A beautiful woman at
tracts his eye, and he may have pass
ing fascination. but that feeling Is only
a transient one unless Miss Beauty has
other recommendations If he cannot
get beauty combined with usefulness,
he goes in for plainness.-London Wo-
mems Life.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
rha lnfiusnea Of Hooks.

Books have always secret influence
on the understanding We cannot at
pleasure obliterate ideas. He that
reads books of science, though without
any desire fixed Of improvement, will
grow more knowing. He that enter
tains himself with moral or religious
treatlses will Imperceptlbly advance In
goodness. The Ideas which are often
offered to the mind will at last find q
lucky moment when 1t Is disposed to
receive them.-Samuel Johnson.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
A BrotherIy Act.

Admiral Lord Charles Beresford COM
manded a naval brigade In the Sudan
when the British forces were there.
One day when the Arabs were making
q terrific onrush the admirals life was
saved by mule which fell dead upon
him. When the square had been re-
formed and the Arabs were repulsed,
Lord Charles was rescued. He looked
at the mule for moment and then re-
marked gratefully, snow, that poor
beast did what l should call brother.
ly act"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
Prscinua spiees.

There are portions Of the globe today
where spices are worth more than goid
or silver "In the arctic region spices
are essential to health and happiness
wrote an explorer. "a dash OF pepper
a pinch of ground cinnamon. q little
nutmeg or piece Of ginger root re-
wives the jaded appetite wonderfully
In the north. have seen shlpwrecKed
sailors fight over an ounce OF spices
with more Aerceness than they ever
did for money"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
A dwarf sees farther than the giant
when he has the giants shouidera 70
mount On.--COleridge.
In Terms of Piu.

The ingenuity of the Chinese IN sur.
mounting difficulties is well illustrated
by the following dialogue, which re-
Gently took place on the Imperial Chi
nese railway.
; Traveler--I wish to ship these two
dogs to Picking. What is the rate2
Railway Oficiai-No got any rate for
dog. One dog all same one sheep. One
sheep all same two pig. Can book four
pig. ~ ~
i Traveler-But one dog is only a pup
py. He ought to 60 for half fare.
Railway Oficial-Can do all right.
Then turning to his clerk, Write three
pig" he said.-Lippincott's.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
lnsulted Him.

Ferry-What was the matter with
Johnson last night that he should get
insulted when asked him to drink ?
He; Is not a total abstainer. Is he?
Wallace-It was the way you put the
question. He Is subject to attacks of
kleptomania. and when you asked him
If he wasn't beginning to feel like
taking something" he got hurt, very
naturally.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
Ma4 a Land Shark.

~ hear that you called me a land
shark" said the real estate dealer
hotly.
eyes" said the customer, "and ! de-
sire to apologize for 1t. The lots you
sold me are under water at high tide.
You're really a marine shark"
However. even this concession did
not seem to restore the entente cor
diale.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
Conflicting Emotions.

"How happy fellow feels when he
has really repented Of something wrong
he has donew
Eyes, and how Internally mad he
gets when some other fellow recalls II
to his mind afterward."
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
rhia ona Esnaeiatiy.

From Paris paper we take the roi-
lowing conversation In a police court:
The President-It appears from your
record that you have been thirty-seVen
times previously convicted. The PTS
oner (sententiously)-Man is nor per-
fect-London Globe.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06

Man Is greater than world. than
systems of worlds. There is more mys-
terry In the union of soul with body
than In the creation of universe
Henry Giles.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
Close Application.

"Now that you are about to go to
college. my son, let me- enjoin upon
you to bear in mind one thing"
"What is that, dad?'
ut is this, my boy-the greatest re-
suits are always achieved by close ap-
plication."
t"Why, dad, you talk just like por-
ous plaster. STRAY Stories.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
Aennecked.

! Major Ito captain Of militia) : You
must give your orders in a louder and
firmer tone. Captain-I don't darel
NV wife is watching me out OF the
acknowledgements BlatteE
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06
Yes, Indeed.

A man may have heart big enough
to love two women at one time, but ne
ought to have more head.-Smart Set
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1907-09-06

1t never occurs to fools that merit
and good fortune are closely united
Goethe.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-09

Pearl Street M. E. church, and Rev. MT. Pruner of St. Andrews Methodist Episcopal churctl, will attend the an- nual conference of the New York East body which convenes at Bridgeport this evening and will last for week or more. It is expected that both will be reassigned to the present churches | for another year, as both have had unanimous calls. Mr Tullar has been pastor in Fair Haven three years, and MT. Pruner was assigned to St. An drew's one year ago As Bridgeport is so near, 1t is expected that a number from Fair Haven will be present at some Of the sessions,
 Quimlpiac Hose, Hook and Ladder company has a meeting at the engine llhouse this evening There will be a report of the committee on the recent dance, of which Jacob Frolich is chair man, and there will also be a report from the committee on the whists held the past season, Hobart c. Howard is chairman and Joseph Fraley is secre- tary of the committee.
 The regular meeting of Columbia castle, K. G. E., will be held at A. O., U. w. hall, % Grand avenue, this sve- hing A large attendance Is desiled.
 The many friends of Frank w. Prince, who had shock of paralysis last week, will be sorry to hear that he is not much better. His right side is paralyzed. MT. Prince, who resides at 52 Clinton avenue, is a well-known cit izen and prominent in fraternal circles. He is clerk in the headquarters of the Fraternal Benefit society in Grown street, secretary of East Rock lodge, A. o. U. w, and is a member of the Hep tasophs His friends will hope to hear more favorable reports of his condition.
 An initiation took place last evening at the regular meeting of Fair Haven lodge No. 9, Degree of Honor, and there were visitors from other lodges There were several speeches and a supper was served.
 c. F. Johnson, the baker and eonfec- tioner, expects to remove his business from his present location in Grand ave- nue to 27 Grand avenue in a week or so. The building which he purchased has been enlarged and reftted.
 The young ladies of Pilgrim church will present "The Chaperon' at Polar Star nall tomorrow evening. The young ladies have been rehearsing for some time and the entertainment prom ises to be a very successful production. rha oon,Danv twill he assiefad l,,s a quartette from the Yale Glee club. The entertainment will be under the direc- ton of Robert F. Bush.
 The prayer meeting at the Grand Avenue Congregational church this eve- ming will be in the nature of a praise service. At the Grand Avenue Baptist church Rev Clifton Flanders, the sing ng evangelist, will give an address and will sing.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-09

asked last evening who were to be on his team that he will match against the Sheridans.
 T can't say yet" he replied "In fact, don't know whether we will nave a slx-man team, which Is the number our teams have, or a dozen men, which is the way they play Scotch bowls. It will be my duty to select the best men from both of our teams. We will nave a strong team in the field on Thursday night, and we hope to win
 This will be the first game of carpet bowls between two rival societies that has been played in Fair Haven, and 1t ] is expected that there will be 8 large number of Arcanumltes present Thurs day night to see the fun.
 The death of David N Hanselpacker took place at his home, 6S Woolsey street, yesterday noon, after a long ill., ness from valvular disease of the heart. MT, Hanselpacker had been i'll since last June, and for the last two weeks was unconscious. He had the best medical care, but the disease was be- yond medical aid Last summer was spent at his summer cottage at Sum- mer Island and he seemed somewhat better for the outing, but failed rapidly since returning to Fair Haven. He bore his illness uneomplainingly and patiently MT. Hanselpacker was 8 native of St. Johns New Brunswick, and was a son of the late Mir and Mrs. l Isaac Hanselpacker, of that city. He learned all the departments of the cab inet-making trade and was an expert workman. He removed to Fir Haven twenty-six yers ago and had lived here ever since. He came here with the late Samuel w. Hammond and both were employed by tfle Porter Stair company until the company went out of busi- ness. Afterward he was employed by David H. Clark, the builder, of Brew cry street, and worked there until ill., ness came one, first as a foreman and later as cabinet-maker. He was a good citizen and his many friends will be very sorry to learn of his death. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Mrs. Carl Hindinger, and Miss May Hanselpacker, who resides at home. Funeral services will be held to-mor- row at t3is late home, 6S Woolsey street, and Rev. Charles G. Smith will of1cl- ate. The interment will be in East Haven.
 An interesting programme had been arranged for the regular monthly i meeting of the Mems club of the Grand Avenue Congregational church, held in the parlors of the church last evening. The address was by Fei Chi Hao, a graduate of Yale, who gave an inter- esting story of life in China, of the cus- toms of the people and of the growth in progressive ideas which has come within a few years. The address was profitable and interesting. Selections were given by the Alpha quartette, and refreshments were served. The meet ings of this club during the past season have been very interesting and an in structive address has been given at every meeting
 Rev. F. c! Tullar, pastor of the East
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-09
ADDITION TO PosToFFICE

Walker M. Ludlow, public building inspector for the United States govern ment, was in New Haven yesterday and made a thorough inspection of the fed- eral building. The visit was the res suit of appeals which havo been sent on to the treasury department officials at Washington by Postmaster Howarth asking the government to provide more room for the increasing business of the postoftice.
 Inspector Ludlow not only looked the postoff1oe department over, but inspect ed quarters on the upper floors of the building, occupied by the customs house, the internal revenue department and the United States courts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-09

A. o. U. w. hall 25 Grand avenue, on Thursday evening. On that evening the present programme is for game between a selected team from Live Oak council, Royal Arcanum, and a team from Philip H. Sheridan council. Live Oak holds its regular meeting that eve- ming, and after the meeting there Is a schedule for tine game of bowls. Live Oak has two good teams, one explained by John W. Kessel, the secretary of the council, and the other by Arthur Sherwood. There's good-natured rival- ry between these teams, but this rival ry will be lost sight of wien the picked
 team attacks the strong team from Sheridan council. Captain Kessel was
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-09
Windotv Display.
oe nresldent. Rev. William D. slaght,

vice president; Rev. William D. Slaght, secretary and treasurer The govern ing committee at present consists of F' La Moyne, Angus Mcdonald and James King. Other members will be added at later date.
 The club starts off under very pro- bilious circumstances. Fifty names have been enrolled, and 1t Is probable that this number will be greatly in- creased in a short time. Meetings are to be held four times a year. At these meetings subjects of interest in Can adian affairs will be taken up for dis cusston and speakers from the Domin- ion may be obtained to address the club. It was voted to hold a banquet on July 1, which is Dominion day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-09

This" said the expert, as he look cd fondly on the amount placed in his hand for his portion of the testimony, 'is the kind of lunacy commission I fa- vor."-Baltimore American,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-09
CANADIAN CLUB ORGANIZES.
Hon. Alexander Troup Chosen Firs

Hon. Alexander Troup Chosen First
 President.
 At a meeting of the New Haven Can adian club held in the Chamber of Commerce hall last night, permanent organization was effected. A constitu- ton and bylaws were adopted and the temporary officers elected at a meeting held In March were elected as perma- nent officers. They are Hon. Alexan- der Troup, president; Dr. T. H. Young,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-09
Starch Indigestion

The starchy foods so much used now- adays-white bread, pastry, potatoes, hot biscuit, etc, often cause starch indigestion" and a long line of troubles because the digestive organs are un- able to handle the excess of this &ind of food-material
 It remains in the stomach, partially fer ments, causing gas and sour eructations besides preventing the body from ab- sorbing the full amount of food neces- sary. Such persons ofter feel hungry a short time after eating
 In making Grape Nuts, a food expert combined whole wheat and barley in the same way the human organs act on food-with heat, moisture and time--the diastase in the barley, during the pro- cess of manufacture, changing the starch into a form of soluable sugar, thus making it easy of digestion. In this way he devised means of assisting weak digestive organs to han ale natural food with ease and not only build up brain and nerves, but strength en the digestive organs at the same time.
 If you have any kind of indigestion or nervous dyspepsia, you'll find a marked change in your condition by ten days use of
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-04-09
LATEST FAIR HAVEN NEWS.
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM
 ACROSS THE RIVER.

Game of Carpet BOwls--Denth of David N. HanseIpacker--Fei Chi Hao Talks on China--Church, Fraternal and Social News.
 There is likely to be an interesting and exciting game of carpet bowls at
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

neighborhood calculate. 10 crush in
despair all but the most resolute OF
optimists. But 1t doesn't crush Mrs.
Wigs, and the reason why, set
set forth in her own apt. inimftable
way, coupled With vivid pictures of
her now famous life in the Cabbage
Patch. have made the play bearing
her name the most prolific source
of laughter. wholesome fun and oc-
casionaI tears. on the stage today
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

To check cold quickly, get from
your druggist some little Candy Cold
Tablets called Preventics. Druggists
everywhere are now dispensing Pre-.
ventics, for they are not only sa.e
but decidedly certain and prompt.
Preventics contain n6N quinine mo
laxative, nothing harsh nor sicken-
ing. Taken at the "sneeze stage
Pfeventtcs will prevent ,pneaimonfa.
bronchitis, tagrfppe, etc. Hence the
name Preventies. Good for feyess
ish children. IS Preventics Esd
Trial boxes Sc. Sold by all dealers
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

her wise sayings, couched in homely
phrases. are possession we would
be loath to lose. In its dramatic
form Mrs. Wigs of the Cabbage
Patch" ran for $50 performances
in New York last season. In the
cast aTe Blanche Chapman. Viva
Ogden, Elsie Buerger, Charles Car
ter and twenty others. Mrs.
Wigs. will be here Saturday, Oct.
-26.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Trial catarrh treatments are being
mailed out free, on request, by Dr..
shoop. Racine, Wis. These tests are
proving to the people-without a
pennYs costTthe great value Of this
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. known to drug
gfsts everywhere as DR.. Shops
catErh Remedy, Sold by all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
AfCriminar Attack

on an inoffensive citizen is frequent
~ made in that apparently useless
little tube called ting appendix. !
It's generally the result OF protractT
ed constipation. following liver tor
por. DR.. Kings New Life pills
regulate the liver. prevent appendi-
cf;is. and establish regular habits of
the bowels 25c at F, G. BANDS
drug store.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24
,otice ito Our Customers.

NUtICe TO OWF- Y UHIVIHOTS.
we are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs,
colds and lung troubles is. not al
|fected by the National Pure Food
and Drug law as st contains no OPT
ates or other harmful drugs. and
we recommend 1t as safe remedy
for children and adults. Sold b!
Sturm C Wilson. , 10
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24
IA yeal conc disturbs Yonr stor,

IT year cone disturbs your stor,,
ach. your heart o. Kidneys, then tr,
this clever coffee imitation-Dr
shoop's Health Cofree DR.. shoor
has closely matched old Java and
Mocha Coffee In. flavor and taste
yet 1t has not single grain of real
coffee in H. Dr. Shops Health COT.
fee Imitation is made from pure
toasted grains or cereals. with malt,
nuts, etc Made in one minute. No
tedious long wait. You viii surely
like it. Get free sample at our
store. Sold by all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24
GREENLAWy

2 beautiful and we'll kept ceme-
terry near the city. All lots under
perpetual care. Think what that
means. perpetual care. For any In
formation desired call $40 w. Main
s., the cemetery, OF 2IS Home
'pasae. g, 4
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Stomach troubles. heart and kiai
ney ailments, can be, quickly cor.
rected with a prescription known d
druggists everywhere as. DR.. shoop'!
Restorative. The prompt ana sur,
-prisIng relief which, this remedy@imI
mediately brings IS entirely due I'd
its Restorative action upon the con,
Sold by all dealers. q
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

A healthy man is king IN his
own right: and unhealthy man IS an
unhappy slave Burdock Blood Bit
ters builds up sound health-keeps
you we'll.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

Foiey's Kidney care viii cure any
case of kidney trouble that is not
beyond medisa! aid. Sold by ,Sturm
6 Wilson
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

Rennedy's Laxa5:ye cough Syrup
is a safe, sure and prompt remedy
for coughs and colds and is good for
every member of the family. Sold
by all dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

? Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels, cause chronic constipation.
Deans Regulets operate easily, tone
the stomach, cure constipation. CSC
ASK your druggist for them.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

Watch the, Globe Clothing Store
window for the 1O3 pieces of china
and a china closet 10 he given away
free.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

Watch the Globe Clothing Store
window for the 1O3 pieces, of china
and q china closet to be given away
free. -. -
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24
Dancing School Opening
Prof. II. S. Blake,

DANCING MASTER AND TEACHER
Norman Hall, Court Street, Begin
ners nights Tuesdays and Thursdays
Rel Phone IS w.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

Dont forget the little shop arouud
the corner On Second street
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

SWEET MELODY FLOUR
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

Take DewItt's title Early Riser
Pills. Sold BIZ ali dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-10-24

IIeEs -Isa inc very Ws3fD and wool OF
Ammerican life in mean streets. and
the art Of Mrs, Rice. the novelist,
and, of Mrs, ,Flexner, the dramatist,
have combined to make fiowery with
wit and joliity and charity and roll
licktngi fun rthe dreary place that
furnishes the locale of the play. 1t
will be long before there ds~another
woman character Of the stature of
Mrs. Wigs. She has seized upon
the Imagination of the nation. and