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The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
A MIGHTY POOR WITNESS.
He Was Forced 70 Admit That He Was
Not Always Truthful.


Not Always Truthful.
Among the stories In Pages From
an Adventurous I.ife." by !. f. Pres
tOn-M urdcck. Is one that Lord Aver
stone was wont to tell with npprecia-
ton. In A postotfice prosecution ut
HEREFORD assizes a clever Irish bar
rister appeared for the defendant. who
was n poor letter carrier guilty Of some
srregularlty. The chief witness against
the accused was Anthony 1'roll0pe.
then government IOstotfice Inspector.
After he had given his testimony he
was handed over to the lawyer for the
defense for cross examination.
what are you!" demanded the keen
freshman in severe and command
ing tone sonorous with rich brogue.
IAN official In the postotice." an
swered Trollope. somewhat astonished
by the lawyers brusuuehess.
Anything eise!" demanded tho
cross examiner. with a snap.
YES: an author" This little
proudly.
What Is the name of your last
book;"
'BarcheSter Towers.
Now. tell me. Is there WORD Of
truth In that book"
well. 1t is what is generally called
work of felton,
Fiction with scOrnful curl Of
the lip. Friction. Tint is to say.
there isn't a word Of truth In ii from
beginning to end:"
IL am afraid If you put it that
way there isn't" stammered Troliope
in an embarrassed way.
With a triumphant air the lawyer
turned to the jury.
"Gcntemen." ne exclaimed. how
can you possibly convict u man on
the evidence Of witness like this.
who here In this court OF Justice un.
.blushingly confesses that he has writ
ten book in which there is not one
word of truth
Trollope had fallen squarely into the
pit digged for him by his INSCRIPTIONS
cross examiner. who easily won his
case with his clever trick.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
Fixing Carpet Rug.

When hole is worn in your car.
pet rug whip over the edges Of the
hole with yarn, matching the colors In
the rug; then, also with yarn, fill in
the hole with very tight crocheted
stitches, using plain stitch; then
over this work little loops Of yarn that
will correspond to the loops in the
weave of the carpet.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
Witty Count Montrond.

1t was Count MontrOnd who said to
Alexandra de Girardin Of a young man
who was beginning to make brilliant
reputation and whom Girardin did not
appreciate. Hasten to recognize him
or he will not recognize you."
His valet waited on him one morn
ing most unsuccessfully. He could find
none OF the toilet articles. Montrond
handed them to him, remarking: "You
must admit that you are lucky to have
me here. Without me you certainly
could not wait upon me-"
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
Three Days.

So much to do. so little done!
All, yesternight saw the sun
Sink beamless down the vaultcd gray
The CHASTITY ghost of yesterday.
So little done. so much to do
Each morning breaks on conflicts new;
But, eager. brave. I'll Join the fray
And fight the battle OF today.
So much to do. so little done,
But when it's DER. the victory won.
Oh. then. my soul. this strife and sorrow
WIN end in that great. glad tomorrow.
james x. Gilmore.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
How About Madame.

Under the lax American system OF
bringing up girls" says Paris jour.
nal, 1.-The American young man rarely
wins the first kiss from the girl who
is to be his BRIDE" Maybe, but by
Heck! that is not so bad as the Gallie
discomfort of never knowing who has
won the last kiss from the madame
Louisville Courier Journal.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
pared Him to Continue.

An old Scotch lady was told that her
minister used notes. She disbelieved
it. Said one. Go into the gallery and
see.'
SHE did so and saw the written SER
mon. After the iuckless preacher had
concluded his reading on the last page
he said. but will not enlarge"
The old woman cried ont from her
lofty position. We Gamma; We Gamma.
for your papers give cot"
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
THERE rs A LITTLE NOISE GOING OK"

pocket and was trying to put them
out. while his alarmed neighbors strug
gled equally hard to help him.
The minister. being Shortsighted
could not make ont the reason Of the
disturbance. and. thinking to dipio.
natically cover the incident. Le Juno
Gently said:
Brethren. there is a little noise 90
ing on. Until it is over let us sing
Sometimes II Light Surprises
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
His Day Off.
He was a new Office boy.

He was a new Office boy.
elbow would you like to take a
day OFF," asked his employer.
"Oh, iine. said the lad as visions
of a day at leisure came before his
eyes.
"Well, then, take the Wednesday
date off the calendar so Thursday
will shew-a day of, see" n
And the new Office boy hurried
from the room with resolve TO pass
I on-In,'ianspelis News.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
- The -
Scrap Book
Making an impression.

Bob Dwyer. fresh from college.
opened real estate office In an at
tractiye suburban ncighborhood and
hoped to make his fortune. For days
he ant ,indisturbed In his little office.
staring out ut the dusty roads or twid
ding his thumbs. On the afternoon
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
A Tragedy In Sandwiches.

The careful hostess happened casual
ly to follow with her eyes guest who
had just taken ham sandwich. As
he took the first bite she noticed an
expression on his face which she had
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08


'HIIoHh' ear and was talk
ing earnestly into the transnitter.
That's correct" he said as the man
stood before him. Right We will
accept your fifteen thousand cash to-
morrow and let the thirty thousand re-
mainder stand on ten year mort
gage. What? Yes. I'll bring the deed
around ut II tomorrow morning.
Goodby!"
Bob hung up the receiver and turn
ed an important visage to the visitor.
Now. sir" he said. what can do
for you?"
why. just came over" said the
man, grlnning. Ito connect your tele-
phone instrument with the wires.".-
Harper's Weekly.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
Let Your Sun Shine,

Have you ever wondered If this could
be the same world because some one
had been unexpectedly kind to you?
You can make today turn suddenly
sunshlny4 for some one.-Maltbie u.
Babcock.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
An Appropriate Hymn.

The worshipers in All English chape,
had some trouble to keep their faces
straight Il short time ago. During the
service some cOmmotion was caused
by a gentleman who accidentally ic-
nited box of wax matches in his
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08

w;chns ouJ With CAST TIE SANDWICH
INTO THE FIRE.
ton. saw another and another guest
execute the same maneuyer. She had
the rest Of the sandwiches removed
and tried to forget them for the time
being.
A searching investigation when the
guests had departed revealed the
awful truth. One Of her small chill
dren had distracted all the ham from
the sandwiches and substituted pieces
Of an old red flannel garment careful
ly trimmed to sandwich size.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
NO CHANCE
FOR HARMONY
1, ---------------------
Regulars Issue a Statement and
Settle Down For
Siege.

Nashville, May 5.-All chances for
harmony between the warning factions
in the general assemb ~ of Tennessee
seems to be at an end or the present.
The regulafs have thrown down the
gaunles, the fushionists have taken il
up, and the clans have settled down
for long siege.
Wednesday the regular finance COM
mittee appointed by the caucus issued
statement setting forth the position
of the regulars and appealing to the
democrats of Tennessee ter voluntary
subscriptions. The following is the
statement:
To the Citizens of Tennessee:
1--WE, the undersigned, appointed The
finance com ittee by the democratic
legislative caucus of the Fifty-eighth
general assembly of Tennessee, TO raise
funds by popular subscription for the
purpose of maintaining the existedce
of the regular session of said assembly
without cost of the taxpayers of Ten
nessee; that the honor and dignity of
the state he maintained, and until our
hayward brothers shall return to their
post of duty, hereby appeal to the man
hood of Tennessee for voluntary con-
tributions for said purpose.
"By tn is course it is proposed to
demonstrate that ours is a government
of the people, based upon lhe majority
ruled independent of the unrighteous
dictatorship of the governor OF the state
J in the legislative department, through
and by a hegira plan, arrbnged and ac-
complished by his own efforts. Fur
thermore, it Is proposed to save the
taxpayers of Tennessee the cost OF an
extra session Of the legislature.
Having the interest of no corpora
ton, clique or clan to protect, and
having only the interest OF the democra-
tic party and The honor and integrity
of the state 10 protect, we therefore an.
peal to the manhood of the state to as
sist us by voluntary subscription to
! defray this expense. assuring you That
strict account will be kept of all
money received and paid out, and any
subscriber will be at liberty TO examine
our books at room 81, Maxwell House
at any time.
"GEo. n. WELSH Chairman;
"a. j.. TODD, Vice-C Chairman;
"I.oN p. MCFARLAND,
"Secretary and Treasurer. y
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08

Of tAf fourth day
he saw a man
crossing . x d e n
boulevard diago-
rally. headed for
his door. Surely
this was n Gus.
toner. He must
: be made to feel
that business was
tlourishing.
As I he m q n
stepped over the
threshold b . b
grabbed the tele-
phone. llatl the
receiver at his
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
Duty.

Never to tire. never to grow cold.
to be patient. sympathetic. tender: to
hope always, to love always-this is
duty.-Amiel.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08

Luther Davis, the up-fo-dste clerk
of Beamans shoe store, of Knoxville,
spent Sunday with home folks.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08

sumption Of ham
sandwiches, an d
her glance at
once ceased to be
casual. The guest.
unconscious OF OBJ
seryati0n. N a d G
his way slowly
but surely to the
crate and with
infinite but sly
dexterity cast the
sandwich into the
Ore.
In great agita-
ton the hostess
watched the. re-
m q ] ming sand.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-05-08
CONGRESSMAN SELLS WILL
DELIVER LITERARY ADDRESS

Congressman Sam R...Sells has nc
cepted the Invitation to deliver the lit
erary address at hing college, his al
ma uiaier, Bristol June 8
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
MADE RULES FOR, COMPOSERS
Frederick the Great, Talented MusI-
clan Himself, Laid Down I'm
perative Orders.


Frederick the Great was the most
distinguished musical amateur of his
age. and his position gave him the
power to regulate the style of com
position employed by the musicians of
his period. For instance, he made the
following rules to be followed by ope-
ratio composers: "All the principal
singers must have big arias and differ
ent in character, as an adagio aria,
which must be very cantabile to show
off to good advantage the voice and
delivery Of the singer; in da capo the
artist can then display her art in
embellishing variations; then there
must be an allegro aria with brilliant
passages, gallant aria, duet for the
first male singer and the prima donna.
in these pieces the big forms OF meas
ure must be used SO as to give pathos
to the tragedy; the smaller forms of
time, such as two-four and three-eight
are for the secondary roles. and for
these tempa minuetto can be writ
ten. There must be the necessary
changes of time, but minor keys must
be avoided in the theater, because
they are too mournful."
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
THE BEST TREATMENT FOR
ITCHING SCALPS, DANDRUFF
AND FALLING HAIR

To aliay itching and irritation OF the
scalp. prevent dry, thin and falling
hair, remove crusts, scales and dan
druff, and promote the growth and
beauty OF the hair, the following sps-
cial treatment is most effective, agree
able and economical. On retiring,
comb the hair out straight all around,
then begin at the side and make
parting, gently rubbing Cuticura ONT
ment into the parting with bit OF
soft flannel held over the end Of the
finger. Anoint additional partings
about half an inch apart until the
whole scalp has been treated, the pur-
pose being to get the Cuticura ONT
ment on the scalp skin rather than on
the hair. It is well to place light
covering over the hair to protect the
pillow from possible stain. The next
morning. shampoo with Cuticura Soap
and hot water. Shampoos alone may
be used as often as agreeable, but
once or twice a month is generally
sufficient for this special treatment
for women's hair.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card ''Cuticura. Dept. i, Boston. ADV.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
TOWN OF MEMORIES
LitchfieId, Conn.,, Can Boast
Many Past Glories.
Little New England City of TWO Thog-
sand Inhabitants Has Been Center
of Many Noted Events-Famed
for Beautiful Scenery.

Boston.--For a town Of probably
less than two thousand inhabitants,
situated on a branch railroad, whose
principal present asset is her beauti-
full scenery, Litchfield, Conn, can
boast more past gleries than almost
any other of her size and rural char
acter in the country. Her former
fame is recalled by the Grafton by Rev.
DIR. Hills of Plymouth church, Brook
Ign, at the celebration OF the centen-
airy of the birth of Henry Ward Beech
er. who first saw the light in that
town. Harriet Beecher Stowe. his
elder by two years, was also born
there, and in 1911 the people of Litch-
field made 1t evident that the honor
had not been forgotten. AS DR.. Hills
Is the successor of the man who made
the Plymouth pulpit famous it is fit
ting that he should be selected as the
one best qualified of a later generation
to do justice to the splendid gifts OF
one who in his day was the most popu-
lar of American preachers and as a
lecturer SO widely sought, even at his
price of $500 an appearance, that he
had for time to retire from the plat
form in order to give to his ministe-
rial duties the attention that he dc
sired
If for no other reason Mr. Beecher
has deserved the gratitude of the
American people for the service he
rendered the Union cause in England.
1t was as purely patriotic mission as
was undertaken in the struggle of fifty
years ago. By the force of his argu-
ment and the power Of his eloquence.
his clear statement of facts and prin-
ciples, he did more than almost any
other man to change the opinion and
attitude of the British public toward
this country. 1t is interesting, at this
commencement season when honorary
degrees are being distributed with
considerable prodigaiity, to recall that
he steadily declined to be the recipi
emit of one, though his opportunities
were numerous. The grafton antici-
pated the birthday by three days. since
June "a is the generally accepted
date.
But even had not DIR. Lyman Beech
er fortuitously resided in Litchfield
during the period when the most gift
ed two of his numerous children were
born, it would still have large claims
to its ancient distinction Ethan Allan
was born there. In the latter part of
the eighteenth century Judge Topping
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
Birthplace Of Henry Ward Reecher.

0iFhtlRidSG VI tfGHIy warn bGCCfCfs
Reeve established the first law school
in the country and conducted it for
nearly thirty years In its physical as
poets it was primitive institution.
not unlike the district schoolhouses of
that period, and had perhaps done
service in that capacity before being
promoted to the higher dignity, but
probably in proportion to the attend
ance it graduated more distinguished
jurists than any law school that has
succeeded it, no matter what its pre-
tensions. Many young men there laid
the foundation for future fame as law
yers and as statesmen, among them
five cabinet ministers Calhoun,
Woodbury., Mason, Clayton and Hub
bard.
The conditions also invited pioneers
In general az well as in professional
education. It has been claimed that
a school started by Miss Sarah Pierce
had for its purpose the higher educa-
ton of women. OF course the patriot
ism of such a community would be of
high order Gen. Oliver Wolcott, one
of the signers of the Declaration of
independence and a leader in both
war and peace, for many years made
his home there. When the gilded
leaden statue of George III. in Bowling
Creme, New York. was pulled down in
1876 IL was hauled to Litchfield and
melted and moulded into bullets for
American soldiers by the daughters of
General Wolcott and their friends.
Here is heritage of fame which the
present residents of the town cannot
afford to forget and evidently do not
intend to-
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
GROWING STRONGER
Apparently, with Advancing Age.

"At the age OF 80 years ] collapsed
from excessive coffee drinking" writes
a man in Mo. For four years sham
bled about with the aid Of clutches or
cane, most of the time unable to
dress myself without help.
MY feet were greatly swollen, my
right arm was shrunken and twisted
inward, the fingers of my right hand
were clenched and could not be ex-
tended except with great effort and
pain. Nothing seemed to give me more
than temporary relief.
Nov, during all this time and for
about 80 years previously, I drank
daily an average Of 6 cups of strong
coffee-rarely missing a meal.
my wife at last took my case into
her own hands and bought some
Postum. She made it according to di-
rections and l liked it fully as well
as the best high-grade coffee.
Improvement set in at once. In
about 6 months I began to work a lit
tie, and in less than year was very
much better. improving rapidly from
day to day. l am now In far better
health than most men of my years
and apparently growing stronger with
advancing age.
81 am busy every day at some kind
OF work and am able to keep up with
the procession without a cane. The
arm and hand that were once almost
useless, now keep far ahead in rapidity
of movement and beauty of penman-
ship"
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich. Write for copy OF the III
tie book, The Road TO Wellville."
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postun-must be well boiled.
instant Postum Is soluble powder.
A teaspoonful dissolves quickly In
cup OF hot water and, with the add
ton OF cream and sugar, makes de-
licious beverage Instantly.
There's a reason" for Postum.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
Exact Copy of Wrapper.
Man She Wanted.

will you marry me?' he asked,
She paused for a moment before she
replied. Then she said:
Listen carefully. please. You are a
man of ordinary abilities and perfectly
conventional ideas. You haven't the
slightest conception of the new world
movement which is now taking place
You are intensely blind to all Of its
radicalism. intensely unoriginal, salts
fed TO be an intellectual nonentity. en-
crossed In that horrible, stagnating
thing known as business, and mental
slave to the opinions put forth by your
daily paper. | am true feminist, an
individual searcher, bound by no ties.
seeking the highest self expression in
advance art forms and acknowledging
no preconceived standards viii mar
you you? OF course will. You're just
the man | want Life.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19

She walked into the public library
and sweetly said:
Il would like The Red Boat,
please"
The librarian diligently searched
the catalogue and came back with:
II don't think we have such a
book"
Flushing a bit, she said sweetly:
MAY the title be The Scarlet
YachtT"
Again he looked. with the same re-
suit Then. with her pretty fingers
she dived into her bag, consulted a
slip OF paper, and said:
"Oh, I beg pardon. meant the
Rubiyat. Glasgow Weekly Herald.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
Physicians Recommend Castoria

ASIORA has met with pronounced favor the physicians pharma
euical societies and medical authorities used by physicians with
results most gratifying The extended Of Casa unquesnaby the
result OF three facts: f-The ndutah evidence that it harmless:
s'hat not only ays stomach pains and q the but assm
s the food: Tht agreeable and perfect substitute for Castor OIL
absolutely safe does not contain any Opium Morphine other narcotic
and does not spe 1t is unlike Soothing Sps Baman Drops Gdeys
Cordial etc. This good deal for Medical Journal say duty
is expose danger and record the advancing health The day
Tor poisoning innocent children through greed ignorance ought end To
our knowledge Caoria is remedy which produces coo and health y
regulating the synot by Supplying tand readers entitled
the information Halls Of Health
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
Ranauet oIdest sneezer.

Bethlehem, N. H.--America's old
est sneezer-Maj Richard Muckle of
Philadelphia. aged eighty-eight-was
given a banquet here by the United
States Hay Fever association. The
major has suffered from the sneezing
5uiHng fever for seventy-flve years,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
Yawn. and plaloeates Jaw.

New York.-Joseph Russer yawned
so widely that he dislocated his jaws
and the dislocation left the jaws
wide open. At the hospital Russer
was put under anaesthetic and his
Jaws showed back into place.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
The New. Woman.

Mrs. Knicker-Are you going TO take
a course in business college?
Mrs. Bocker-Yes; want to find
out how to get more money out OF
Jack.-Judge.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
Well. Why Not2

Mrs Excl understand your daugh-
ter, Jessie. has changed her name
70 "Jessica.r
Mrs Yes.
Mrs. Exe-Well, wish she hadn't
She's put the crazy notion into my
girl Bessie's head to call herself "Bes-
sica. Boston Transcript
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
Eor sunburn. insect RItes.

Ivy Poison or any other skin inflam
nation us Tyrees Antlseptic Powder
and get quick relief. 25c. at drug
gists Sample sent free by J. S. Tyree
Washington, d. C.--Adv.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
stonnane at Source.

F'riend--What does the doctor say?
Casey-He seems to be elated be-
cause he has the fever nearly down to
where 1t was when he started. Puck
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
Led Astray.

Il see where a tight skirt has
broken up another happy home"
did hubby object to tight skirtsy'
NO He followed one"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19

Paradoxical Effort.
Pop, why do they put stops on an
organ?"
"To make it CO."
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
lie De6nltIon

How do you make this out to be
case OF light assault
Please your honor, the defendant
hit the plaintiff with the lamp"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
Thinos In KEEPING.

Can you build me piano and leave.
the bark on the wood?"
Il guess so" opined the piano sales.
man.
Il want 1t for my hunting lodge. We
rough IL up there, you know. Judge.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
M,zzeu
Nuotk
Qe4oAio,sG

When woman suffering from some form Of feminine
disorder is told that operation necessary it of course
frightens her.
The very thought of the hospital operating table and the
surgeons knife strikes terror to her heart and no wonder
1t quite that of these troubles may reach stage
where operation is the only resource but thousands Of
women have avoided the necessity of operation by taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound This fact IS
aested by the grateful letters they write after their
health has been restored.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1913-09-19
LIGHTLY Clad

Dent you think she dresses in
good tester"
Perhaps so. but not in good meas
ure"