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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24

percival Lowell. also of Harvard,
whose astronomical discoveries have
given him wide fame,
When President Eliot rendered his
resignation in November, to take eff
feet i'll the spring, there was at first {.
strong sentiment in favor of selecting
u comparatively young man as his sue
cessor. President Eliot himself was {,
young man-only thirty live-when he
became Harvard's head But it is ad-
mitted that he WAS exceptionally We'll
qualified for the post for a man Of his
years when he took it. The sentiment
in favor of choosing Il scholar and man
Of affairs of large experience and wide
reputation grew stronger as the weeks
passed by and resulted in the choice
of Professor Lowell He is tifty-tWo.
but in full vigor. and il is believed he
will have twenty years of activity be
fore him. He has proved his ability IL
every field he has entered and is Il rare
combination of the man of the world
and of the university leader He is
not only the most popular but the
keenest lecturer in the university
of the presidents position. including
the proper entertainment Of guests and
the relations between the head Of the
university and the undergraduates. he
can be counted upon.
Professor Lowell was born in Bes-
ated from Harvard in 1871 He then
took a law course. receiving his de-
gree from Harvard Law school in
1880 ard being admitted to the bar
the same year IN 1877 he married his
cousin. Miss Anna Parker Lowell. For
seventeen years the practice Of law
demanded the greater part of his at
tention. but he continued to pursue his
favorite study of comparative govern
ment. Several books on government
and on politics il continental Europe.
published during this time, gave him
high standing as an authority on the
science of government and in 1897 he
was called to be lecturer in that de-
partment at Harvard.
Three years later on the establish
ment Of the Eaton professorship of the
science of government he was appoint
ed 20 that chair
III the last year he has published
work on The Government of Eng
land" which has attracted wide atten-
ton and brought to him the honor Of
election as president of the American
Political Science association in success
sion to Ambassador Bryce. whose
american Commonwealth" brought
him the same distinction.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24

Abbott Lawrence Lowell. who has
been chosen to Su coed Charles "
Eliot as president Of Ii"rvatt. univcr-
sity. may be de-, ril}eJ rs author. law
yer and professor OF the science of GOV
eminent. He is 4 brother If Professor
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24
One of the Americans prominent in
the relief work in the regions Of Italy

and Sicily devastat-
ed by earthquake is
Edmund Billings OF
Boston. Mr.. Bill
lings had charge of
similar work in Bos-
ton after the Chel-
sea fire. He went
to Messina as the
official repre- en- t
;itiVe Of the state Of
iluSetts and
took with him Il
fund of $500, o00
with which 10 all
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24
Names Noted
President Elect iaft's Youngest
Brother. Horace Edmund
Billings and His Mis-
s;on to Italy.

n He public has
Il heard a good
deal about Sey-
eral members of the
Taft family, but the
youngest of t h G
brothers now so
much in the public
eye has thus far
managed to escape
publicity better than
the rest. He is IIor-
ace u. Taft. The
eldest of President
VA: m c.. ,.l
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24

Charles >Nagel, the Missouri Repub
lican leader who is talked of in con-
nection with the next cabinet, is
urged for the post of secretary of
commerce and labor. He is lawyer
and was born in Texas in 1919. He is
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24

EDMUND KILLINGS. in relieving the dis
tress. lie sailed on the Kaiser vii
helm der Crosse and LIFT the steamer
at Cherbourg. taking train from Their
to southern Italy in order 10 reach the
scene of the earthquake as quickly as
nOSSible
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24

a graduate Of the ST. Louis High
school and the st. Louis Law schoo!
and attended lectures at the Univer-
sity Of Berlin. He was admitted to
the bar in 1873. has served in the St.
Louis council and the legislature Of
Washington university
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24
Have You?
possible.

'You have a very nice home here
Eyes. indeed. Why. we have all the
comforts of modern renitentiary -
Boston Herald
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24
In the News
Next President Of !,argdrd, Albeit
lawrence love - Other
Figures n I''s Pub
lie Prints.

jects, but lyric and dramatic poetry.
fiction and essay.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24

r0SSTM meat is considered abou:
as appetiZing q dish as could
hc set before anybody. even a
kil.-s. by SEINE c0nnOiSSeurs in
such matters. Therefore it was as
high compliment as could be paid
President Elect William II. Taft by
his Georgia neic!bors when they got
up q ''possurn dinner in his honor at
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24
PROGRESS IN THE WORLD OF ART

TE IL city Of New York sustained
quite 4 loss when the bcque>t
IA of the late Charles t. IarleS
WAS forfeited hy the nlunir-
iI'aiity ard the art gallery which the
dead traction ma-nate intended should
hcc'uc Il public institution WAS Al
lowed to y" into private hands. It is
said the building which Mr.. Yerkcs
erected frr his art treasures Will prols
ably he torn down ~ make way for
some either rich mans private resi-
donco IN insurance company held 4
moria a@r AGAINST the Yertes estate
and the art gallery which Nv Icrllos
wlied to the city At New York. with
Is culteM.s was ilnt MN ut auction
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-01-24
Thinking Of Il Phone.

"*The receiver is rs bid as What's
the rest of 1t. my cli!si:
The transmitter. ma - New York
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15

H. s, Wengrow has been suffering from an attack of rheumatism, under the care of Dr Barker. .
 Frederick Oviatt, who died at the Middletown retreat, January 5, aged 26 years, was brought to New Mil ford, last week Wednesday, the burial following in the Center cemetery. Rev J. F. Plumb officiated. Funerainirector Thomas had the arrangements in charge. :.
 E. B. Wheeler of Warren was in town, Monday. calling on Andrew M. Booth and other friends.
 James w. Orton is on the sick list.
 A. w. Peelan has been suffering with quinsy.
 Mir and Mrs c. A. Trowbridge and daughter are visiting in Pawling. N. Y.
 George M. Page, the merchant at North Kent, was in town, Saturday.
 George W. Murphy, the genial janltor at the Center school, was presented with a $5 gold piece by the teacher Of the school at Christmas time.
 Edward Peabody, the gentlemanly and we'll liked oculist, is on duty, this week, at the jewelry store of M. w.: Hill attending to his calls. The Board of Optometry of New York state has recommended that Prof Peabody be granted certificate to practice optom- etry in New York state under the ex- emption clause of the state. Next week Prof Peabody will pass a few days in New York, and the following week will be on duty in Danbury.
 James..S. Stuart'of:: Sherman was the guest of A. P. Smith at the Lincoln house, Monday. |,
 Mir and Mrs Joseph Golden returned. last week, from their wedding trip and are making their home with Mir Gold en's parents.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15
New Milford.
SECRET SOCIETY NOTES.

The new officers of Good Shepherd lodge, l, 0. 0. F., were installed Thursday evening. January z, by Dis, trict Deputy Myron Patehen. assisted by past grands of the lodge as grand officers. The officers installed were N. ., Louis s. Richmond; V. e., sherman II. Morgan R. s.. c, D. Pnl- yer; x. S.. James F. Mullins; I,, Cnarles Planz; K. $. N. C.. A. W, Peelan; L. s. N. G.. W. O. Ward R. Is. V. G., E. L. Osborne; l.; s, V e.. Harmon Couch; Warden, Elida Nj Thayer; Conductor. Earle F. More h nae: R. s. S., Frank E. Rowei l.. s.. Harry L. Nichols; l. G., James s sullivan; 0. G., Roland c. Bun nel; C., Charles P, Camp. After the exercises roast pig supper was served and social timo enjoyed.
 The officers of Palm Rebekah lodge. No A3. were installed, last week Wednesday night, by Special Deputy, Mrs Lillian Husk, of Danbury, assisted by her staff of installing officers. The following were the officers installed N e. Miss Bessie Donnelly; V. G., Mrs mary c. Rowe; R. S., Mrs Flor ence DonneIly; F. s., Mrs Jennie Me Ewan; T., Mrs Mary Mullins; k. 5. N. G., Mrs Rosaline Ferris; |. s. N' G.. Miss Annie Retallick ; R; s: V. c., Mrs Mary E. Erwin; L. $. V: t., Mls Ella 10. Conkrite; warden, Miss Kate Bray conductor, Mls Bertha Thomas I. G., Miss Lizzie Donnelly; O. c., Miss May Lathrop; chaplain, Mrs Minnie E. Pulver. At the conclusion of the ceremonies Mrs Husk was pre- sented with bouquet of carnations and the retiring noble grand with d past grand's jewel. Refreshments were served and general social time enjoyed.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15

WITNESSED SENATORIAL FIGHT. Postmaster G. H. Jackson, Attorney | F. M. Williams, E. J. Emmons and J. E. Hungerford went,to Hartford, Mon- day night, to witness the contest, Tuesday, in the battle for the United States senatorship between Hill and
 Brandagee.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15
GOLDEN BROTHERS CLOSING
 OUT SALE,

Golden Brothers, who announce their purpose to retire from business the coming spring, announce mammoth selling out sale to open on Saturday. Prices will be cut to the quick and it is the purpose of the firm to make a sale which will be notable in the an- nals of store sales in New Milford.
 This is a bona fide sale that will in- terest every reader of The Bee. The store will be for rent about April l.
The Newtown bee., 1909-01-15
CARD OF THANKS.

Nelson Johnson wishes through IT e Bee to return thanks to the friends who contributed to aid him in his re. cent loss, and especially to Hans An; i! strom and William Johnson, who col lected the same, and to the members of the Congregational Sunday school who gave him fine buggy and robe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

name, but by his. office in the Herald realm. Thus 1t is not John Jones. the City Editor," in Communications. but merely "the City Editor" James Gordon Bennett is the only name known in the Herald office. The box, printed on the editorial page with the names of the editors and printers is or4y one of the extraordinary Bennett angles
 AS soon as man in Mr. Bennett's s employ becomes well known he is dis charged. "Workers, not celebrities" is the rule. If he is not discharged, he is reduced in position. When Henry M Stanley returned to Herald Square after having penetrated the African jungles in the search for Livingston and had won world-fame, MT Beennett ordered him to cover" the Tenderloin police sta- ton one of the most meager of repor- torial posts. When certain dramatic writer on the Telegram several years ago was beginning to be praised for his work, MT. Bennett ordered his discharge and commanded that henceforth the critics work be done by different re- porters-a new one for each play. One Of the results was criticism" of Sap pho and Phaon," by the reporter whose most regular assignment at the time happened to be the towering of fires.
 Other whims of MT Bennett find illus traitor in his dismissal years ago of music critic simply because The was such
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

entering. A saying which curiously is still current is that if one picks his teeth with the nail of the middle toe of an owl he will never have the toothache.
 The natives of Berna, in West Africa. keep the bones and nails of elephants as charms for good luck The people of upper Egypt prize very highly the tufts of hair from the mane of the hyena, and the skin of this animal will secure for the possess or love and faithfulness of a husband or wife as well as the favor of the great.
 The Singhalese believe the monkey to be entitled to sacred honors, and that any house built on the bones of one of these animals will be cursed The visitor to Mourzak in Central Africa, will be some what surprised to see lL- heads of asses arranged around the gardens of the na- tives. They are placed there to ward off evil spirits. The Chinese sleep quiet peaceably at night if the image of cat is on the roof of the house.
 Sufferers from gout have been known to wear tied around their legs blue rib bon which is studded with shells of gray snails. This is said to allay the pain. Lord Bacon says "a band of green peri wrinkles tied about the calf of the leg or
 wearing on the finger rings made of sea- horse teeth" will cure cramp. So firm is the trust of the natives in these charms that in some parts of the world they are never known to take medicine. In Central Africa, for instance, the natives simply cut their nails and tying them to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
THE MEN BEHIND
 NEW YORK HERALD
From the Outing Magazine.

From the Outing Magazine.
 In the management of his newspapers almost everything with MT. Bennett seems to be matter of mood. An editor one day may be assigned to cover the Harlem police court the following day. The foreman of the press room may be summoned to fill an important editor ial chair. A comparatively obscure menl- Der of the reportorial staff may Joe ele- vated to a desk job" Such changes are naturally attributed by outsiders to the ever-changing moods of the Man in Paris and yet. as has been stated where the sudden changes may seem to be only the results of moods, subsequent develop ments may show the peculiar workings of the Bennett brain in the alterations. A man may be removed from high position because he is making name for himself through the efficiency of his work There mustlbe no individual ..hits' made by Herald men. They are allowed to sign their names to no articles and syen an editor is known, not by his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

used from earliest times to insure luck, good and evil. If the feathers of vul- ture are burned the smell drives away serpents and other evil spirits. If the feathers of the right wing of blackbird are hung up in the middle of the house on a red thread which has never been used no one will be able to sleep in that house until the wing has been taken down. Esquimaux court good favor by fixing feathers from the golden eagle at the bows of their boats.
 Fiends can also be frightened away by means of vulture's heart bound up in a lion or wolf skin. The head of a kite bird worn on the breast, according to our fore fathers, brought the love and favor of all men and women, while if the heart of an owl was laid on the left side of a sleeping woman she would confess to all the wrong she had done. If woman wore the heart of a turtle dove wrapped in the skin of a wolf she would ever after be faithful. The Irish believe that to nail a bat over the house door prevents the magician from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

the wishes of the dead were respected. The girl did not hide herself away from life because the man of her first choice was lost to her. Joseph Guernsey had made no such request. In due time she married another man, and has had her share. it may be supposed of lifes joys and sorrows. and still lives. But the house to which Joseph Guernsey planned to take her as a bride was locked and barred just as It stood, and never after ward entered by any who had right to be there.
 For 25 years it stood there, beaten by storms without and silent and tenantless within, slowly deeaying, a memorial to Joseph Guernsey's hope and disappoint- ment and untimely death. A year ago the house was burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
cURiOSITIES OF LUCK CHARMS.
Heart of Dove for Faithful Woman. Pick That Drives Away Toothache.
From Tit Bits.

From Tit-Bits.
 All the world over in both uncivilized areas and such enlightened countries as Great Britain, there are many people who still place their implicit trust in a charm to bring them good fortune and in not few cases will expect it to heal them of diseases. The tongues of animals have been and are still favorite amulets. A tongue cut from living fox Is said to ward off disease of all kind, but as the person carrying 1t will surely die if he happens to meet a fox at any crossroads the charm is seldom used. The tongue of the vulture plucked out with iron and hung about a mans neck in new cloth will bring him what he desires, and some believe that If they do not bite off the tongue of any wild animal they kill they will not have good luck iH hunting.
 Feathers of birds, too, have also been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

back of a crawfish throw the crustacean over their shoulder into the river or sea without looking at 1t, believing that the disease will go
 Gamblers are among the most supersti- tious people to be found and scarcely any will dare to enter the Casino without their favorite charm. A gruesome little mascot took the form of the right forefinger bones of a man who was the seventh son of a seventh son. This, strangely enough, was carried by well known theatrical lady in the form of brooch when she visited Monte Carlo.
 Among others of special interest are cat skins, which are worn from the neck; human knee bone, an owls heart, small red feather and the tail of a lizard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

Imported French piques. pink, blue and tan, AS inches wide, ele- gant quality, just heavy enough for pretty coat suits and dresses, has the new border styles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
At 29e

27inch Linen, has a new style border only to be found here, plain colors and pretty stripes, every fashionable color repre- sented, fast colors, very popular for suits and dresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
The House of a Dead Love.

From the Delnearor.
 Out in Indiana, Joseph Guernsey built a house more than 25 years ago and furnished 1t for himself and the girl who had promised to be his wife. Three days before the time appointed for the wedding Joseph Guernsey was striken with fatal malady and knew that he had but few hours to live. He made his will, bequeath- ing the house and all it's contents to the girl who was to have been it's mistress and providing that it should be closed just as 1t stood and never again opened.
 Of course such provision could not be legally binding upon Joseph Guernsey s heirs, whether by will or at law. But
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Little Sister Was Grateful,

F'rOm the DeIlneatOr.
 Little Gladys, aged 4. was being taught to express thanks when the occasion de- manded. When she did not do so some member of the family would ask: What do you say, Gladys?" which would bring forth the desired results. One evening Gladys and the young man who is to marry her sister were in the parlor. Well, Gladys said the young man. 'I guess I'll marry Bettie and take her away. What do you say?"
 Thank you,' replied the little girl DO, 1itely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
At 25c
At 35c
At 50c

Genuine French Costume Linen, shrunk finish, tan, green, laven- der, light, medium and navy blue and pink, fast colors, especially adapted for coat suits, colors fast to soap ano water. 25c, Worth 39c
 10 pieces Chiffon Linen, every thread pure flax, 27 inches wide, navy lavender, tan, green and red, colors are fast and sold last season at soc yard. To clean them out quickly, your choice 25c. Three specials in white Linen At 50c yard
 No. 1-Sheer Linen Lawn, worth
 85c.
 Nc. 2-Heavy Round Thread Linz
 en for Skirts and Suits. No. 3-Round Thread Art Linen,
 for fancy work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

a funny looking man." and of his mak- ing financial editor about 15 years ago out of a man whose forte was dramatic criticism. Mr. Bennett has always been a ''sticller' in the matter of the per sonal appearance of the men in his em- ploy, and he demands neatness above all things
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

4S-inoh French Zephyrs, very soft and smooth, comes in the new wide border effects, plain colors, stripes and checks, full range of colors with contrasting borders. These fine Zephyrs are exclusive to the Ferd Marx Store, and no better goods are to be found at double the price.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
0ICoRD,S VITAL N RESTORATIVE

Restores Men's Vitality. Price $1. At all druggists. Always on hand at Collier Drug Co.,, 100 North goth street. Mail orders solicited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
l Must Adrnit= | MT. Marx

That your Tailoring department made Suits for me that I never dreamed could be made outside of New York and a third cheaper"
 This is what woman who knows told our Mr. Marx yesterday. Twas quite a compliment, but it's true We are turning out some of the most magnificent Tailor Suits, Coats and Three-Piece Suits that brains, tailor and cloth can be combined into. You needn't send away for doubtful tailoring while our department runs-cer- tainly! We guarantee every garment we sell.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Enormous Value Of Farm Products
19O9 the Most Prosperous of All Years-Annua Report of the Secretary of Agriculture Almost In comprehensive-Bee Price Investigation.

l the total retail price per pound and consumers cost of the beef piece for which the wholesale price per pound and cost of the entire piece had been \ reported
 For the fifty cities the total retail cost charged to customers above the wholesale cost paid by the retail dealers is 3s per cent. In five cities the rate of increase is 20 per cent. or under; in ten cities, 21 to 31 per cent. l; in twelve cities, 31 to 40 per cent; in twelve cities, fl to 50 per cent; and in eleven cities over 50 per cent.
 In the North Atlantic states the re- tail price exceeded the wholesale price by 31.4 per cent; by 3S per. cent. in the South Atlantic; by 3s per cent. in the North Central; by 39.4 per cent. in the Western; and the highest in crease was found in the South Central states; 54 per cent.
 The lower the grade of beef. it is said, the greater the percentage of gross profit. In Boston. for illustra- ton, the rate of gross profit is nearly twice as great for beef costing cents at wholesale as for beef costing II and Il 1-2 cents. Low-priced beef is marked up nearly twice as much refa- lively as high-priced beef.
 The inference of the secretary is that the farmer gets some return for the high priced corn that he feeds his steers, but not return equal to so cents & bushel for his cora, which is the price for the last two years.
 The wholesale prices of fresh beef carcasses have increased in about the same degree that the prize of steers have at the stockyards, and the retail prices of fresh beef have kept pace with the wholesale.
 The increased price of fresh beef is due to increasing prices of animals at the stockyards, and this is expIained by the abnormal circumstances to which the raising of beef animals has been subject in recent years.
 Tn the case of hogs the farmer has fully participated in the rising prices. Soil of Abandoned Farms Not Ex.
 hausted..
 With regard to the abandoned farms
Norwich bulletin., 1909-12-01
Letters from Prominent Physicians Addressed to Chas H. Fletcher

Dr. l.. O. Morgan, of So. Amboy, N. J. says: "I prescribe your Casto- ria every day for children who are suffering from constipation, with better effect than I receive from any other combination of drugs"
 Dr. H. J. Taft, of Brooklyn. N. Y, says: "I have used your Casto- ria and found it an excellent remedy in my household and priv ate practice for many years. The formula is excellent"
 Dr. Wm. L. Bossermsn, of Buff falo, N. T., says: "I am pleased to speak a good word for your Casto- ria. I think SO highly of it that I not only recommend it to others, but have used it in my own family"
 Dr. F. H. Kyle, of St. Paul, Minn., says: "It affords mo plea sure to add my name to the long list of those who have used and now endorse your Csstoria. The fact of the ingredients being known through the printing oS the formula on the wrapper is one good and sufficient reason for the recom- mendation of any physician. I know of its good qualities and re- commend it cheerfully."