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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-10

June r3-r4-Biennial convention
of Vermont jurisdiction, Catholic
Order OF Foresters, at Rouses Point,
N. Y.
June 13-I5-Annual conference of
Congregational churches of the state
at Bellows Falls.
June 2I-s3-Annual meeting YER
mont Pharmaceutical Society at
Burlington.
June 2r-73--Annual diocesan con-
vention of Episcopal church at
Rutland.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-10
pIokens' Vessels.

OF English built vessels named after
Charles Dickens or his characters
there were three built IN the seven
ties, the Charles Dickens, the Sam
Weller. both of which were lost, and
the Gadshill, now the Japanese vessel
Kumamoto Maru. A vessel called
Pickwick now files the Norwegian flag,
as does also an iron ship called the
Charles Dickens.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-10

AT the recent session of the United
States court in Barre 43 men of that
city were made American citizens.
At previous session of the court,
IIo men applied FOR their first papers,
and OF these 10 were residents of
Barre.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-10

Do Mari Has Own ideas on Training.
De Mari. record breaking winner OF
the Boston Marathon. is a light meat
eater, doesn't use tobacco and never
stimulates himself on the juice Of cof-
fee berries or tea leaves.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-10
To W.ab WhIto skIrts.

In making white underskirts, IL one
wishes to wear them before washing
and ironing. dip rutfle in cold. starch
and let stay ten minutes, then Iron.
They will not be so hard to wash when
soiled as they would be without any
starch. On wash day put a table
spoonful Of turpentine In boiler. also
I'm blue water
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-10
In Rutland and Barre the post
offices are to be open Sunday morn
ing from 9 to 9. 80 O'Clock.

The state summer school for
teachers will be. conducted in Rut-
land from July 10 to ~ under the
control of State Superintendent
Mason s. Stone of Montpelier.
Supt. D. B. Locke of Rutland will
be manager and a strong corps of
instr uctors has been engaged.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-10

May Hold Big Regatta on Coast.
There is chance that big regatta
will be held in connection with the
Panama Pacific celebration In San
Francisco in 1915 at which eastern col
lege eight Dared shell crews will row
against the Pacific college oarsmen.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-10
Tod SLOANE 70 MANAGE Stable.

Friends of Tod Sloane. once the great
est Jockey in the world, learn that he
has secured a contract for the man
agement of the big Brussels racing sta
BILE Of Theodore Meyers. He hopes to
recoup his fortunes on this new Job.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-10
HINTS FOR THE
BUSY HOUSEWIFE
Convenient Support For a
Double Clothesllne.

Any one using double clothesline
over pulleys will find the arrangement
shown In Fig. / for supporting the
lower line quite convenient The sup
port is made of a piece of three-quarter
inch square or round wood which has
a screw eye turned into. each end. The
line is run through these screw eyes as
shown In Fig. 2.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-10
To Soften an ola Paint Brush.

To Soften an Old Paint Brush.
If paint brush has been put away
without cleaning 1t can be made soft
and pliable by immersing In boiling
vinegar. After simmering In this a
few moments wash thoroughly in
warm soapsuds, rinse and dry.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1911-06-10

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
Repels LoVemakers
With Bullets
Ancient Custom in Switzerland Gets
-Four SWANS Into Hospital
Wounded.

GENEVA. July L-(speeiAl TO The Bee.)
-Four young men who were acting in &C
cordance with an ancient custom were
shot by an irats father. 10 whose daughter
they had come 10 pay court. They were re-
fused admission to the house and when
they tried to force their way in the father
took down his rifle and fired Two Of the
young men were slightly wounded and the
other two seriously and had 70 be taken to
the hospital The father was arrested.
The encounter and It's almost tragic ending
ing were due 70 = curious ancient custom
which prevail IN the Alpine hamIets OF the
German osntons- After a girl has reached
the age OF Is her parents are not surprised
70 receive the visit OF several young men
after the days work 70 AK TO see their
daughter and pass = pleasant evening IN
the family circle. The visit is looked upon
as q compliment and as the young men
bring with them wines and food they are
generally welcomed BY the parents. The
custom. which IL known as the .'VeiIIee. &"
results IN intrOductiOns and oftsn in mar
raaE&
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
Latest Case of Suffice
Brings WOrshipers
Devoted Wife Incinerates Herself as
Husband is Dying and Act is
Held Sacred.

CALCUTTA. July l.-(speciAl 10 The
Bse)-Further particulars Of the sensA-
tional case OF Suffice in SOora are given in
q letter from a relative OF the husband
OF the unfortunate woman who burned
herself 10 death after the ancient rite Re
ferring to the woman who killed herself.
the writer says:
she was a very devoted wife AL her Life.
Just about half an hour before the death
Of my cousin-brOthsr she went upstairs 70
the room OF the domestic IDOL 20 offer
prayer and dressed herself as described by
you. She then came again in her husbands
room and sat az his feet a few seconds
with q smiling face Nobody suspected
her intention"
The writer states that the WomAn's
fAther-in-laW found her with violent
flames around her" coming rapidly through
the verandA with arms folded heaven
wards and a geetA In her hands. pos
Eibly with the intention 70 come IN her
HUSBANDS room" The fGther-in-lAw gave
the alarm. and a doctor ran 70 the spot
but before anyone could reach her the
woman dropped dead This was just nf-
teen minutes before her husbands death.
The letter eoncludes: ''RsspectAbie people
Of an SEXES Ar stiIl coming 70 worship the
plaza"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
Japan Bids Hard
for Mastery of the
Big Pacific Ocean
Is Beginning the Building of Five Of
the Largest Type of Ar
mored Ships.

TOXIC, July L-CSpeciAl 10 The Bee.)-
Japan 10 making q new bid and q high one
for the naval mastery Of the Pacific 1t is
beginning this year q program Of five Of
the largest Armoured ships. a tonnage act
uAliy supertor 10 that which win be laid
down In the same twelve months for the
British navy.
OF these i've ships. which viii each dis
place about 2G0o tons, four Will be arm
CURED cruisers One Is now building at
Messrs. Vickers yard At Barrow. The
other three viii be built In Japan Con-
tracts for them have been awarded. and
they are 70 be completed in three years
Each viii mount ten. las inch guns. SINH
lar 10 those carried in the latest British
designs. The NTH ship viii be a battle
ship. and viii be built IN Japan
When these vessels are complete In 1914,
the All big-gun ships OF the japanese
navy viii be as follows; Five new ships
armed with the las inch gun Kawaehi and
Ssttsd. each carrying twelve 11-inch guns.
Ah and satsumA. each carrying four L.
inch and twelve 1O-inch guns. A total Of
nine "aIl-big-gun" ships. with six older
battleships and six older armoured cruisers
viii be on the effective list
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
Political and Social News by Gable and Correspondence from the Old World
Turks Perpetrating Atrocities
on the Helpless Montenegrlns

oETTINJE Montenegro. July Especial
TO The Bee)-Messages from PodgoritEa
describe the pitiable condition Of Albanian
refugees arriving there and the excuses
committed by the Turkish soldiers.
The Turkish army. which outnumbers the
insurgents by nearly twenty to one Is
pressing hard on the Montenegro frontier
The insurgents continue to resist desper-
ately, but cannot now hold out many DAYS
The Turkish soldiers burn every house and
destroy every property. lnfirm and help
less persons who are unable to flee are not
spared. An old women Of 80 years was
burned 10 death at Skren.
At Sastrat a house containing a wounded
man was fired in spite Of his cries for help.
He and, IL is said a woman with him, were
burned to death. small band Of insur-
gents attempted to rescue some. but were
fired at by the artillery and almost all
killed. The churches are not only pillaged.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02

but filthily defiled. All the noncombstants
Of four large tribes are now seeking refuge
In Montenegro-snd most Of them destitute
and with nothing but barren wilderness TO
return TO after Nthe passing OF the Turk
over 1000 Albanian women and children.
fleeing from the IN usage Of the Turks. have
arrived at PodgeritEs in a starving oondi-
ton. The Montenegrins are distributing
large quantities Of maize amongst the
refugees but they despair Of being able TO
meet the enormous demand which is now
being made on their slender resources.
The Montenegro charge daffaires Al
Constantinople has been Instructed to IN
form the porte that Montenegro has sban-
doned her intention Of despatching a
special mission TO greet the sultan during
his visit to Macedonia and Albania owing
to the events on the Turco-Montenegrin
frontier King Nicholas. however. hopes to
pay the sultan a visit at Constsntinople
later in the year.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
DEATH OF QUEEN MAKEA
AFTER FORTY YEARS REIGN
RaHer Of RArat0nga, Polynesia, il
Gathered 20 His Fathers, Full
OF H0AOrs.

WELLINGTON. New Zealand, July l.
Especial 20 The Bee-l-hAkea, queen OF
Raratonga- Polynesia h dead efter q long
illness. MAkeA reigned forty years Her
first husband died aK years ago. RArA-
tonga In one OF the cook islands. over
which and their native queen New ZsA-
land for some time exercised q bsnefiaent
proteetOrate- In lSm II annexed this group
with several others on the southern edge
Of Polynesia. having in all population OF
some l2.ooo akin 70 the Maor1a. though
mixed with MslAnesiAn blood. and long
ago tanned by conversion They are gov
srned by a commissioner. who has his seat
on R4rAtongA. the most fertile OF the
isiAnds- The executive council includes the
native kinSs and QnssnA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
UNION JACK is TORN DOWN
Eationalists Give Rein to Bitter Feel
ings at New Ross.
ENGLISH FLAG PUBLICLY BURNED
Catholic bishop of Ross COmpIimeRted
By appointment 10 Board Named
to Adjust Financial Affairs
of Ireland.
N RoRERT FMMErT-

DUBLIN, July 1.-(Special to The Bee -
What is considered as an extraordinary
scene took place recently in New Ross.
Owing to a feis being held the town was
decorated with green flags. banners and
arches. amongst which were some union
jack flags Some of the latter were torn
down and burned publicly upon the pedes-
tai OF the monument erected to the mem
DRY Of the heroes of rs
While the flags were being burned the
crowd cheered vigorously. The demonstra-
tors went along the streets of the town
In body and persuaded a number of per-
who had displayed union jack nags to take
them down. The government may take &C
ton in this case. One OF the official bodies
has expressed regret
Bishop Kelly COmpIimented.
Bishop Dennis Kelly Of Ross, has been
named by the British government as a
member Of the committee Of three to ascer-
tain the existing financial relations between
Ireland and England. Bishop Kelly is a
recognized authority and has been a mem
Der OF various public boards for many
years, the Agriculture Board Of Ireland, and
the Royal Commission, 1SO6-1q0e, on the
poor laws and relief OF distress.
BOolxmakers I'm Hard Lack.
The life Of the booknaker Is not a happy
one in this country. Martin Moran was re-
Gently fined In Cork for Tailoptng Hugh
Rostron around the betting ring.
W. &. o'Coanors selsestors said defendant
was continually blackmailing and threaten
ing his client. On the occasion he demanded
$50 and on being refused knocked Rostror
off his stand and kicked him. Complainant
denied that he had been put out OF the
ring in England or that he had been put
off the stands at Blaekpool for playing
Illegal games.
At Derry petty sessions. John O'Donnel
was fined for hand book or street betting
Defendant was arrested on the Gay OF
the Jubilee stakes, and a note book con.
tanning records Of 80 bets was found In his
possession. Some OF the bets were for q
shilling.
white Gloves to Judge.
White gloves were presented to judge
Green at DundRlk quarter sessions. there
being no criminal business for disposal.
Young Bishop.
The pope has ratified the decision of tn,
ConsistoriAl congregation, appointing Rev
Patrick Morrisroe, dean Of Maynooth col
lege. bishop of Achonry. He is a years Of
age. and therefore. one OF the younges
members OF the Irish hierarchy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
Order in Council
Protects a Fish
''PeloruS Jack" is Not Dead and He
Cannot Be Killed During the
Next Three Years.

WELLINGTON, July l.-(spedal 20 The
Bee.)-The reported death Of "Pelorus
Jack. the famous dolphin which pilots
ships into Wellington harbOr, proves %
have been a mistake.
An order In council has just been pub
hshed al Christehurch protecting -Pelorus
Jack" for future term Of three years,
and fine OF not less thsn SIS has been
fixed for an infringement Of the order.
''PeloTus Jack IL as playful as ever ana
most regular IN his attentions - passing
steamships.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
SUPPOSED MAN is A WOMAN
Spanish LAbOrer Had Successfully
Concealed Her SEX for
Tea Year,

MADRID. July L-tSpeciAl to The Bee.)-
A remarkable story Of a woman passing As
man has developed here. II seems the
mayor Of ciudad Real. annoyed by the i'm
portunity Of an agricultural lAborsr who
begged money. had the individual arrested.
There was = sharp tussle At the police
station before the party could be stripped
10 be washed. Half q dozen Wardens. how
ever. succeeded AZ the finish ana II was
then discovered that the supposed i4bOrer
Ma q wonAh
Inquiry showed that for the last ten
years she had been wearing male attire IN
order 10 purgas the calling q an Agricul-
tural lAboner.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
Instruction is Rife in the
French Champagne District

PARIS. July l-Ispeeial to The Bee-)-
The new decree officially establishing the
Champagne second zone was published in
the Journal Official
The people OF the Aube have suddenly
become phil sophie. They will not acknowl-
edge accomplished facts. but refrain from
breaking the peace in the presence Of a
military force. For some days shops had
posted up notices TO the following effect
NO provisions sold to soldiers"
In some places the ostrscism was ex-
tended to gendarmes and all officials of
the government At Bar-sur-Aube milk
men refused to sell milk to gendarmes. A
consultation was held with the general in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
Japan SETS FINE EXAMPLE
FOR WESTERN NATIONS
Picturesque Prospects in the Island
Empire 10 He saved from
Dissertation.

TOXIC. July L-(SpeciAl to The Beel-
Japan has again set a good example 70
western civilization A Law has been
passed by both houses Of Parliament CIV
Ing the government the power TO protect
picturesque sites against the abuse OF ad-
vertisemenes- The government Is. in fact.
to have the guardianship OF the scenery
OF Japan. and anything that tends to spoil
the natural beauty OF the country Is to be
prohibited.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02

command. and it was decided that, IL the
shopkeepers continued . refuse 20 sell TO
the troopers, the provisi ms " uld b ak n
The Inhabitants Of some villages rot on,y
Haunted red flags. but put up a German
flag, which they said would offer them
better protection. At 1gnol the red flag
was hoisted over the church. and on
fountain IN the public square an inscrip-
ton read. ITO thee, Oh. w liam. be hence
forth the vineyards Of Champagne. The
republic wants them no more" Sappers
from one regiment were sent to pull down
the flag The Inhabitants were Informed
that II the inscription and flag reapps ared
their commune would be subjected 10 mar
tial law.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
RAILROADS PAY IN PORTUGAL
SHAREHOLDERS Are Voted First Divh-
dead rhey Have Received An
score OF Year,.

LISBON. Jaly 1.-CspsciAl to The Bee)-
% q general meeting OF the shareholders OF
the Portuguese railways voted on a pro-
posal q the directors 70 pay a dividend Of
per cent. the first the shareholders have
been paid for twenty years This action Is
regarded By the republicans as an indIcA-
ton o. the sucoess Of the repubng
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
MEASLES DEPoPULATES ISLAND
Sin HuAared RStamans Oct of Total
of TweAty-FOur Hundred Sue
eunb 20 the Disenne.

sYDHET. n. 8 W. July L-(specaaI 10
The BeAl-Sx hundred OF the flOo natives
inhAbiting the south Sea Island Of Rotuma
have died Of meAAlss ana dy.ontsry IN ths
last two m0nthz- Narrowing scenes hax.
been witnessed. whole villages being almost
annihilAtsd ROtuma IL an island An IA.
south Pacific. 80 niles northwest o. F.tl
20 which h vas annexed IN lsss- II has an
area OF fourteen square miles and al the
tnhAbitAnfs are Christians.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
| Am AN OLD MAN. SAYS Plus
Pope Insists His Health is as Good as
Could Be Expected.
TALKS TO STUDENTS OF MUSIC
Deny the Many Reports Circulated
rs to His Condition, Attend
ing strictly TO Work.
BY CLEMENT BARRETT.

ROME, July Especial to The Bee. >
The pope recently gave audience TO the
superiors and pupils of a school of sacred
music. Replying to the address of Father
de Sanu of the Society of Jesus the pope
referred to the constant effort of Father
De Santi to carry out the pope's idea of
having a school of sacred music He also
praised the pupils, representing many do
ceses. The profit which they viii derive
from the school. he said will turn to the
great advantage of their dioceses and TO
the greater decorum Of the sacred func-
tions Of religion.
Interesting audiences were also given by
him 10 Prince Fr Galeazzo di Thunde
Hohenstein. grand master OF the Military
Order of Malta. and the other the Ri Rev.
Monsignor Giuseppe wnpert, protontary
spostlitic, the celebrated writer on early
Christian art
One Of them remarked that his appear
ance did not tally with the published re-
ports about his health He said:
IF attempted to deny all the reports
about my health would have to devote
all my time to It. The reports do me no
harm and no special good to those who
circulate them am oad and my heath IL
about as good as can be expected of an old
man"
Advocate for Queen Mary.
Monsignor Fraser, rector Of the Scotch
Catholic college here, is placing the cause
Of Mary, queen OF Scots, before the Sacred
Congregation OF Rites.
Oldest Cardinal Celebrates.
Cardinal Capecelatro. now 81 years old
and s. years a priest. son Of the duke of
CRstel Pagano, has celebrated his silver
jubilee a member Of the sacred college.
He has written twenty-even volumes and
thirty-two pamphlets. He has been arch
bishop OF CRpua for thirty-one years. The
cardinal is now the Oldest member Of the
college.
Murderess Sentenced.
Sentences were recently passed upon Miss
Carmela JRnnozxi and her brother, Gull
seppe. who were found guilty Of the muir
der of Carmela's husband. The woman was
sentenced to twenty-five years imprison-
ment and the brother to thirty years.
The judge said he regretted that be had
painful duty to perform. why don't
you give up your position Them the
woman shouted.
Jesuits work I'm Turkey.
The perfect Of the BoyrOu Jesuit univer-
sity reported during his visit here that it
has furnished 400 skilled physicians TO the
Ottoman empire and has given about go
priests to the Church OF the Orient. 1t has
library Of 10000 volumes and many
precious manuscripts, all available 10 the
public.
Chinese Bishop HOnOred.
The Chinese government has notified the
pope that by imperial decree the Franciscan
bishop OF Chang Tung. Caesar Shang, has
been created a mandarin. the decree stat
ing that the regulations enacted by this
prelate and the justice he has shown in
settling differences between pAeans and
Christians. are the reasons for conferring
this singular honor upon him.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
EmperOrs 40 Meet.

A meeting between the ear and En-
peror William viii take place this month
probably during the annual cruise Of the
Russian imperial family in Finnish waters
1t is probable that the agreement between
Russia and German on certain phases OF
politics viii be strengthened as a result OF
this meeting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02

Monsignor Fraser. rector. of the Scotch
Catholic college here, is placing the cause
Of Mary, queen OF Scots, before the Sacred
Congregation OF Rites.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02
Demand for More warships.
Railway Bars Long HAtpins.

The railway administration OF saar-
brucken. Germany. has given orders 10 its
officials that women whose hats are
transfxed with long hEtpins are to be re-
quested to remove them, and II they de-
cline they are 10 be prevented from travel
ing in the trains and TO be called upon TO
leave the stations. II they refuse they VIII
be arrested
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-07-02

The perfect OF the Boyrou Jesuit univer-
sity reported during his visit here that il
has furnished 400 skilled physicians to the
Ottoman empire and has given about $50
priests to the Church OF the Orient 1t has
a library Of 10000 volumes and many
precious manuscripts. all available TO the
public
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-03-24

During The reign Of James |. the
see Of London felLvacant, and, the
claims OF applicants for the bish-
opric being very numerous, the
king asked the advice Of Montaigne,
his chaplain. "1fay / suggest that
your majesty win find a solution in
the gospel Of st. Mark, the elev-
enth chapter and twenty-third
verse?'' The monarch read the pas
sage, whatsoever shall say unto
this mountain (Montaigne), BE
thou removed and be thou cast into
the sea (see),'" etc. King James
cav the point, and the witty chap
lain obtained the see.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-03-24
PeafowI as Pets.

There are few more beautiful
birds for pets than peafowl, and a
pair of them about a place add both
beauty and interest. But, as most
people know, there is a reverse to
the picture. Both male and female
peafowl are most destructive neigh
bors to a kitchen garden. Given
plenty of space, they are charming
pets. Also, from a utilitarian point
of view, they are most excellent
table fowl. Young ~peafowl have a
taste between that of a capon and a
guinea fowl, and as they grow to a
fair size they r profitable if only
as table birds. In old days the pea
cock used to be sent up to the table
with his train arrayed over the dish.
Subscribe for Tho News.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-03-24

A father had been lccturinc his
young hopeful upon the evils Of
staying out late at NIGHT and getting
up late in the morning. You will
never amount to anything he con-
tinued, "unless you turn over a new.
leaf. Remember that the early bird
catches the worm"
How about the worm, father ?"
inquired tie young man. Wasn't
he rather foolish 10 get up 50
earlv@"
my SON." said the fatLer solemn
~. chat worm hadn't been to bed
gil night; he was on his way home"
London Ideas,
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1911-03-24
Iii b Same to Him.

Nine-year-old Richard has been
longingly watching the Boys club
Of his neighborhood, but the other
boys have considered him too
young. One day he entered the
house triumphantly with "Oh,
mother, I've Joined the Boys club,
and I've been abbreviatedve "Been
what?s "0h, | don't mean abbre-
Waited; ] mean assassinated. I've
been assassinated !"-St. Paul Dis
patch.