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A Mahnh.

erich as a nabob" Is an expression
not infrequently heard, but why a ma
bob" should thus be associated with
wealth and who he was precisely Is
not so generally known. Under the
great moguls the provinces Of India
were administered by deputies known
by the designation of "nawab," who
commonly amassed much money and
lived in great splendor. The office and
the title continued under British rule
In the orient, but gradually the word
became corrupted into ''nabob" and
was applied generally to all natives
who had grown rich. More latterly 1t
was bestowed = often in a derisive
sense upon Europeans who, having
made large fortunes in India, returned
home and spent their money in lux
urious and ostentatious way.-London
Scraps.
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Hannibal In Italy.

Hannibal entered northern Italy In
the year 21S B. G. and gained during
that year the two victories of Tirinus
and Trebia, both in Cisalpine Gaul.
The next year he advanced 4arther
south and defeated the Romans at
Trasymenus, and the year following,
having proceeded still farther south,
he inflicted upon them the terrible de-
feat at Cannae, at which time his as
tendency attained its maximum. He
remained for thirteen years longer,
but gained no more decisive victories.
He was finally recalled by the authori-
ties at Carthage, who had never CIV
en- him anything like decent support.
New York American.
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Not long ago lieutenant in the
navy was ordered away on a three
years cruise. The order had been
dreaded for weeks, and when it came
the young wife. who was to be left in
Brooklyn fat with baby and a col
ored servant, was in despair.
She controlled her sorrow very well,
however, until the actual moment of
parting came, and then she wept as
though her heart would break. The
cruiser was to leave the navy yard
early next morning, and the lieutenant
had gone to report for duty.
In the midst of her lamentations the
young wife heard smiling and sob
bing in the dining room, and uDon glanc-
ing through the door she saw Dinah,
the colored maid, rocking her body to
and fro In a chair and weeping violent
ly.
'Why, D-D-Dinah, what's the m-mat-
ter" cried the mistress. "You seem
to t-t-take Mr. Blanks departure as
much to heart as l DIDO"
"'Deed l doesn't. Mis- Blank; deed I
doesn't" sobbed Dinah. "What am
boderin' dis chile am de fac dat a
cullud gemman friend O. mine am
gwine sail hisse'f on dat same ole
cruisah!"-New York Herald.
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The Oyster Shell.

Every one who has handled an oyster
shell must have noticed the successive
layers overlapping each other. These
are technically named shots, and each
one marks years growth, so that by
counting them the age Of the oyster
can be determined. Up to the time
of its maturity is. when four
years Of age-the shots are regular and
successive, but after that time they
become irregular and are piled one
upon another so that the shell becomes
bulky and thickened. Fossil oysters
have been seen of which each shell
was nine inches thick, whence they
may be guessed to be more than 900
years old.
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THE CULPR|T.
He Pointed Out the Real Guilty
Ones and Pronounced Sentence.
BY J. /. sHERARp.

copyright. 1909, by Associated Literary
Press
For the fourth time within a few
minutes after his tardy arrival some
one raped insistently on his office
door, and Mayor Ford, turning a little
impatiently from a perusal of bis
morning mail at this fresh Interrupt
ton of his work, called mechanically;
"Come in"
The door opened gently, and the
chief Of police pushed his charge be-
fore him. The suggestion Of a frown
which had gathered on the young
mayors brow instantly vanished
when he recognized who his unwill-
ing caller was. He looked inquiringly
into the face of the chief.
The officer briefly detailed the facts
of the boys trouble leading to his ar
rest and detention at police headquar-
tiers.
why, you-Jim-boy-l can't be-
lieve it. W-what's the matter, any
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And with that they had to be con-

ana Win tnaC lney ndO 10 De COIL
tent.
Two whole years passed-years filed
with fretful but hopeful waiting for
Ned and Helen. II shall think your
love is not very deep if it cannot stand
such little test" her father had re-
marked obdurately. Nor would he al
low a cooking school course. "Bosh
and nonsense" said he. "Your mother
can beat them all. l want you to be
a practical housekeeper."
At last the proud day Of Helen's
graduation" came along. A goodly
company assembled around the table
to partake of the hearty and well cook
ed meal Helen had planned and pre-
pared alone
Just two years ago." remarked her
father, II sat down to the first meal
concocted by Helen" He pulled wry
face at the recollection.
There was a loud laugh all around.
II remember that night and few
Others" chimed in Brother Jack. 81
was busted That week Duylng my
meals at restaurants"
There was more good natured chaff-
ing and laughter, all of which Helen
took in smiling good humor. She felt
solid ground under her feet now. and
all her one time Impotence and resen'
meDt against her father had melted
into gratitude. She, too, had learned
to observe and think. She was her
fathers daughter.
AS for Ned. he had stood the "test"
and incidentally now had a snug little
bank account. His admiration for
Helen's cookery, Helen's gowns and
Helen's hats was unbounded.
Eyes, as soon as you please now"
said her father when consulted about
the wedding day date. "I'm sorry l
had to pose as tyrant. but really
you're a dear, good, sensible, wise
old daddy" said his daughter as she
administered a hug and kiss.
And Mrs. Marsden secretly resolved
that when her youngest daughter re-
turned from boarding school she would
not wait for something to happen"
before she initiated her into the art Of
keeping house
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All the Differences.

Among the patients in the private
ward Of a Philadelphia hospital there
was recently a testy old millionaire Of
that city whose case gave his physi-
clan considerable difficulty at first.
"Well," asked the crusty patient ONT
morning, "how do you find me now,
eh?"
you're getting on fine" responded
the doctor. rubbing his hands with an
air Of satisfaction. "Your legs are still
swollen, but that doesn't trouble me-
'Of course it doesn'tp' howled the
old man. "And let me tell you this:
If your legs were swollen, 1t wouldn't
trouble me acknowledgements
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Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $l1U
you see, we've overstepped the 500
limit already, with the barest necessi-
ties at the lowest estimate" he said.
'Now," he leaned back in his chair
and brought the tips of his fingers to-
gether, eying the young folks seri-
ously, "can you tell me how you pro-
pose to manage thingsT
They had no reply ready for him,
and so after a pause he went on: at
looks hopeless. doesn't it? But think
1 can help you out"
Two pairs of anxious eyes were in
stantly turned upon him.
Helen must learn how to keep
house."
to stagger the young people. Helen
considered moment and then laugh
ed jcyously.
"Why. father. Of counsel That's just
the thing. 1t won't take me long to
learn, and Ned won't mind if-if-just
at first
81 should say notr' broke in Ned
rapturously and somewhat ambiguous
y.
mot so fast. my little chickadees."
1t was absurd. thought Helen, that
father should treat them like pair of
irresponsible young children. Ned, too,
seemed to feel annoyed as he waited
politely for his aspired to father-in-law
to proceed.
And what he said fell upon their as
tonished ears like the knell of doom.
"Helen shall not marry you until she
can cook and brew and bake and
stew and make her own hats and
dresses and
Father
"Mr. Marsdenw
The examinations came simultane-
ously, and both young people rose to
their feet. Mr.. Marsden regarded
them with pretended surprise.
81 thought, Helen, that understood
you to say it wouldn't take long to
learn"
"But-but''- she stammered, at a
loss for words.
"Helen can cook" Ned broke in.
Didn't she cook the supper tonightY"
"And would you be willing to sit
down to such a meal every night?'
81 would. with Helen" replied that
rash young man promptly and was in
stantly rewarded by a luminous OPP
teal message from his adored one.
Again father chuckled. She had
never known him to be quite so pro-
voking. thought Helen, and wished de-
voutly that her indulgent mother were
at home.
"Well, we viii not argue the matter
any further" said Mr.. Marsden.
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Inahern nasinna.

All the architecture Of the world is
represented in natures iceberg de-
signs. Sometimes little berg win
have the appearance Of an Arabs
white tent as it rides on desert look
ing sea; another, its sharp outlines
softened in the vaporous atmosphere.
will appear like a domed mosque In
green marble A cluster of Chinese pa
godas comes drifting slowly down the
current, followed by stately Gothic
cathedral, early style. Then comes a
coliseum, and beyond huge man-of-
war floats down the current, its stem
submerged, with foam grandiy break
ing over 1t, the stern seventy-fve feet
aloft.
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DADS TYRANNY.
Result of the Test That Was I'm.
posed Upon the Lovers.
BY FRANK H. SWEET.

by CIV 66is
Copyright, 1909 by Associated Literary
Press.1
Mrs. Marsden was away, the cook
gone without notice, and Helen for the
first time in her pampered life was
obliged to get supper. And Ned was
coming that very evening to have q
talk with her father about something.
In due time the meal was ready, all
but the tea. She packed the filed plat
ter and dishes away into the warming
oven, put about cupful OF tea into
the teapot-father liked strong tea
and, though the water hadn't reached
the boiling point yet. she really couldn't
afford to wait, so she poured it on,
turned the fame of the gas stove low
and hurried up to her room to arrange
her toilet suitably for Ned's reception.
1t was flushed and perturbed Helen
who faced father, Ned and the boys
at the supper table. Father didn't say
much and didn't seem to have any ap-
petite. Neither did the boys. Ned just
looked at her and-well, people in love
are not expected to care much about
what they eat.
And then came the solemn moment
when father called her into the library,
where he and Ned had been closeted
for the last half hour.
Father drew her into his arms, look
ed tenderly at her and planted prick
ly kiss on her mouth, The symptoms
were all favorable, and in great relief
Helen threw her arms around her ia
theirs neck. Thus they stood for a
minute or two in silent, loving en-
brace. 1t was trying moment for
Ned, looking on with hungry eyes.
Finally father spoke. Now, little
girl" he said, you young people seem
to have arranged things to your entire
satisfaction, and / think it's about
time for me to put in q Word-several,
in fact-to atone for your mothers abb
sence How do you propose to liver"
HeIen's eyes few over to Ned, who
Redeemed as he said. 81 have already
explained to you
"Yes," interrupted the practical IA
ther you have explained to me what
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strainhtsninn the Back.

1t is the custom In certain parts OF
Scotland among the woman laborers
in the field, when their backs begin to
ache from bending low while working
with short handled hoes, to lie down,
their faces upon the ground, and allow
others to step upon the lower part Of
their backs with one foot several times.
This operation is known as straight
ening the back."-Chicago News.
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your prospects are, but your salary al
present is $25 a week-am l rightT
Helen raised her head proudly.
know all about that. dad"
Her father looked at her quizzically,
towing with his watch chain in most
tantalizingly cool manner. "You ex-
pect to keep house, don't you?
"Ye-e-s"
"How?'
why, I-I-haven't thought; IL
suppose we'll have a servant" she
concluded lamely.
Have you any idea how much rent
you can afford to pay?"
Ned got up and walked to the man.
tel. against which he leaned in pic
turesque attitude. head proudly erect.
Really, sir. you may surely leave
these personal matters to me-"
Mr.. Marsden chuckled as if he were
highly amused. Then he drew a pen
Gil and notebook from his pocket and,
regardless of high tragedy tones and
looks on the part of the young people,
proceeded to make certain memoranda,
pausing now and then for information
or confirmation from his auditors.
The result was as follows:
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The widows cap is a survival Of an
old Roman custom. Widows were
obliged to wear their weeds for ten
months, and the bereaved woman
shaved her head as a token of mourn
ing. Naturally the widow could not
very well appear in public with bald
head, so dainty caps were made in or
der to hide the Disagreement. The
cap still remains. though the imme-
date necessity for its existence has
long passed away.-Pearson's Weekly.
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The difference between the relations
of parents to their children now and In
the days before us is well illustrated
by the story Of the old general who
was talking to a young lady whom he
had taken in to supper. Before them
on a plate was a chicken. "After all,
general" said the young lady, there
is nothing in the world like the liver
wing of a chicken"
''Well," he replied. do you know 1
never tasted one, for when I was
young my parents ate it, and now my
children dop'-Congrega
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An OVERSIGHT.

Look here" exclaimed the angry
man as he rushed into the real estate
agents office, "that plot I bought from
you yesterday is thirty feet under wa
terr'
pardon my oversight" apologized
the gentlemanly agent. eve. give
diving suit with each plot. win send
yours to you today"
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'Your money must be burden to
you at times"
''Yes," answered Mr.. Dustin Stax,
''but you'd be surprised to see how
many 1 find who are willing to bear
other peoples burdens. Washington
Star.
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Oddly Expressed.

The following letter of gratitude for
services rendered appears In London
publication: ''Mr. and Mrs. Blank wish
to express thanks to their friends and
neighbors who so kindly assisted at
the burning Of their residence last
night"
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Leave MOOREsTOWN every Is minutes
from 542 until 1912 a. M; then every ~ min
utes until Alp o. M; then every Is minutes un-
til 9.42 p. m; then every 80 minutes until ll.l2
p. m; then every hour as per night car
schedule.
Leave FERRY 5O3 5.3s, sos, 6Ss a. m; then
every l5 minutes until 93S a. M; then every ~
minutes until 3.5S p. M; then every 10 minutes
until S.38 D. M; then every 30 minutes until
zoos D. M; then HOS and 1208; then every
hour as per night car schedule.
Leave MERCHANTVILLE every minutes
from 5.32 a. IN. until 9.27 a.. M; then every III
minutes until 427 p. m; then every minutes
until S.27 p. M then every ~ minutes until
ll.47 D. M; then as per night car schedule.
Leave FERRY at SOB and 53S a. M; then
every 10 minutes until sos a. m; then every
5 minutes until S58 a. M; then every 10 min
utes until S.58 p. M; then every minutes I'M n
til 1853 p. M; then every 10 minutes until l2.OS
midnight; then every hour as per night car
schedule.
NIGHT CAR-DAILY AND SUNDAY.
Leave Moorestown, 1.02. 202, 302, 4.02 a. M.
Leave Ferry, *l.0S, 208 sos, 4.0S a. m.
4Last trip on Saturday nigh
Connect with Mount Holly cars at Stanwick
avenue,
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Advantageous Premptituds.

Henry ". Of France particularly
liked answers to his questions given
quickly and without preparation. On
one occasion, meeting an ecclesiastic,
he said to him: where do you come
from2 Where are you going? What
do you want?"
From Bourges; to Paris; a living,
replied the cleric promptly.
"You shall have itr.. cried the prince.
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Starts Rinht In

"Does your wife always think be-
fore she speaks?" 81 don't know.
I've never been up that early
Cleveland Leader.
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Do the truth you know and you shall
learn the truth you need to know
Macdonald.
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The fool wanders: the wise travel
French Proverb.
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The Burlington and Bristol Steamboat
and Ferry Company
Schedule in effect $40 a. M, June 18th, 1903.
Subject to change.

Subject to change
Daily, except Saturday and Sundays
LEAVE BRISTOL FOR BURLINGTON.
$40. 500, 800, 1000. l0.40 Ills a. mr., l23O'
100, 23O $50, 4.30, $50, $40. 7.2O p M.
LEAVE BURLINGTON FOR BRISTOL.
$50 $780, $50, 1920, ll.00, ll3e a. M, LOO, 200,
800, 400, s 90, $50, $50, 7.30, p. M
LEAVE BRISTOL SATU RDAYS:
$40 500 800 1000, 1910, 1l-l5, a. M, l25O, l-5O,
go 800, $40, 42O SEQ, $40, $40, TAO. p. M
LEAVE BURLINGTON SATURDAYS
$50 $50 $780, 10. 90, Il.O0, 1l.30 a.. M. LOO, 100,
$40, $40, 400, 4.40. go, $50, $50, 75Op. M
LEAVE BRISTOL SUNDAYS.
500 800 1000, l040 Ills, a. m. 123O, l.SO, ~
800, $40, 40. SEQ, 40, 6.40 7.2O, 500, p M
LEAVE BURLINGTON SUNDAYS
$50 $50. 10. 20, HOO, 1l.3U a. M LUZ, ZOO, A4U,
400. 400, 4.40, $40, $50 $50. 7.40, $40, p. M
NOTES-Read Carefully
During the month of August, on saturdays
and Sundays, the ferry boat will leave brlstol
AT & 40 $50 and 1890, p. IN. and VIII leave Bur
Iington at 800, 1000 and 1910, T. M
on August 3lst, the 1000 O'Clock morning
trim from Bristol will be Withdrawn, ana the
boat will leave at $40 A. M.
The boat for the performances IN Inc Auoi-
forum will leave Bristol at 7.4O p. M, return
ing will leave Burlington twenty minutes
after the performances
No trips Will be guaranteed In ioggy
WILLIAM e. DORON
Secretary, Treasurer and General Manager.
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arm
WESTWARD
CAMDEN AND SUBURBAN RAILWAY co
EASTWARD WEEKDAYS

''f' Stops only ON signal or notice to Agent
gers.
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why, you-Jim-Aoy-l can't be
lieve it. W-what's the matter, any.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
EAST CANAAN

H. Atwood had the misfortune to lose good horse last week.
 Mrs. G. s. Cunning visited friends in Springfield last Thursday.
 School at No. 5 commenced Tuesday, with Miss Ruth Gaylord, teacher.
 Eugene Merchand has moved from Black berry river farm, to Norfolk. Selectmen 0. H. Sage, who has been digging potatoes, has already nOused over four hundred bushels.
 East Canaan Grange had an exceed ingly interesting meeting Monday eve ming. The program, Wit and Humor, 7" was we'll carried out.
 r MT. and Mrs. E. w. Giddings, of WethersfeId, who were for many years residents of East Canann, called on friends here this week.
 Mrs Butto and children, of Torrin gton, Mrs. Miller and son of Dover Plains, and Miss Lilly Tyler, of Waterbury, were guests at L. Holmes last week.
 MT. Albert R. Bray, president of the Wlnsted Christian Endeavor Union, will speak i'll the Congregational Church Sunday morning on the Christian Eadeayor Convention held at Minneapo- lis.
 Sunday Version, DaVld and Goliath. J. c. Stevens; selection, E. J. Donalds; Spice of Life, Why Pat Dropped, |" and three other selections, E. s. Roberts; "A Disappointed Bird Lover," Edith O.. Stevens; Jim Parker's Stove, H. O.. Stevens; "When Thomas Wakes the Night" Harry Atwood;" Our Minister s Sermon," Clara Bottum; The Train ing of John," Minnie Briggs. There was 8 very pleasant gathering at the home of E. l.. Roberts last We'd nesdav, afternoon, when little Dorothy May Roberts celebrated her fourth birthday. Several little tots attended, also some of the older children. A nice lunch was served. There was a Jack Horner pie, from which each child received gift. Miss Dorothy was well remembered with gifts of money, and other things. All had a happy time. The youngest little man present was l Wesley Wallace Canfeld.
Connecticut western news., 1909-09-16
ASHLEY FALLS

Katherine HeatOn returned Thursday to school in Brooklyn.
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. Turner returned Saturday from visit with relatives in Bristol, Conn.
 Mrs. Mary Ives Clark conducted the service ill the chapel Sunday evening ill the absence of Rev. E. c. Torrey.
 Mrs. George Smith and little son, of Woodbury, spent Sunday with her fa- ther, Nelson GOrden, i'll Silver Street.
 The ladies of the 'Home Circle" will hold all ice cream social at the chapel Friday evening September 17th. There will also be a sale of aprons and home made candies.
 Mrs. Julia Roraback has just received word of the death of her only sister, Mrs. Annie L. Woolery, of Seattle, Wash, on September 9th. Hemorrhage of the brain caused death. Besides a husband, she leaves two children, 12 and II years of age. Mrs. Woolery was 90 years old.
 The annual election of officers for the C. k. Society was held in the chapel Thursday evening, when the following officers were elected: President, William A Beattie; vice president, MT. Geibel; rec. secretary, Mrs. Emma Manvel; cor. secretary, Mrs. Mary Ives Clark; treas urer, Mrs. Nellie A. Lee: Organist, Florence Hall.