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Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Tapped the Church SIccpers.

Nowadays no protest k made or any action taken against the sleepy man or woman who falls into Il doZe in the midst of the minister's sermon. In England 300 years ago the guilty of- fender would have been severely rapped over the head by men espe- cially appointed to the task of keeping the congregation awake. For instance, in one parish in Shropshire, 25 shill- ings a year was regularly paid to a poor man to go about the church dur ing the sermon and keep the people awake. He carried a thin, long wand in his hand, which he could conve- niently stretch out over considerable space and rap offenders on the head or about the shoulders. With women he was always instructed to be gen. tier, to tap softly, but consistently. un- til the slumber was broken. For wo- men, it was learned. were not so amiable as men on being aroused from a comfortable nap, and, If gentle means were not employed, were likely to get up and leave, causing no little commotion about them.-Chicago Trib- uDp
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
NeMton,s nObsarxatorY.r

There Is an interesting mystery as. sociated with 35 St. Mary's street, once the home of Sir Isaac Newton. which is now in the property market. On the roof there used to be a curious structure made almost entirely of glass, and for many years this was confidently believed to have been Sir Isaac Newton's observatory. Fanny Burney, whose father, the noted musi- elan, pr. Charles Burney, was at one time an occupier of the house. occa- sionally used the erection as a study. and in her memoirs of her father she refers to 1t as Newton's observatory. Tn 1855 doubt was cast upon the story by John limbs in his "Curiosities of London" He asserts that the observ- atory was built by a subsequent ten ant a Frenchman. It has been fur ther declared that this Frenchman not only built the room. but also equipped 1t with various instruments and then, claiming that it was the observatory of Newton, charged fee for admis. sion to view.-Westminste Gazette.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Profitable Beauty.

That beauty of beauties," Mime Recamier, would sometimes become a beggar for the poor, and it was good for the poor. At the Easter fetes of 1901, celebrated In the Church of St Koch, the priest asked Mime. Recamier to act as collector. She accepted.
 A returned emigrant, M. de Thiard was her cavalier. The task was no sinecure. To walk around the church through the enormous crowd occupied more than an hour. Another hour was occupied in counting the receipts, which amounted to 10000 francs. From each lip came a cry of admiration at the marvellous beauty of the young collec- tor. As she advanced step by step through the church these cries were translated into pieces of gold for the poor and many pieces of verse to offer to the fair collector.-"A Great Co., Quette"
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Chinese Inns Ideal In Theory.

At the better class Chinese inns the proprietor receives his guests at the outer gate, ushers them into the court yard and shows them to their apart ments. Then he retires and leaves them to their own devices. The trav- eler Is attended by his own servants; his cook buys and prepares his food, of the same quality and cookery as he would enjoy at his own home table; the boy unpacks his masters bed, the iron frame, mattresses and all, even to the mosquito netting. The masters own linen is spread, having been washed by his own servants. Folding chairs, table-in fact, everything which one may wish-is arranged and all without a word. At tenth the cost of European inns one lives like a lord and sleeps like a child and is a thou sand miles from the tipping zone Roman Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Writers of Historic Sonaa.

Most of the songs that have made history were written by men who had no other claim to immortality. The ''Marseillaise" is the only production of Rouget de Lisle which has survived. and ''The Wearing of the Green was the work of an anonymous purveyor of ballads for the street hawkers of Dub lin. Max Schneckenburger, an obscure Swabian merchant, who never pub lished anything else, composed in 1s40 some verses of which the burden was thus translated:
 Dear fatherland, no danger thine. Firm stand thy sons to watch the Rhine.
 Little was heard of these until thirty years later, when the Franco-German war gave them an enormous vogue. They were then adopted as the national anthem of United Germany, and year ly pension of 5000 marks was confer red on the composer of the tune to which they were set--London Chroni- cle
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
If He Were Kniahted,

The lecturer was known as Professor Key, and very genial, nice old fel- low he was. In fact, he was a re- markable contrast to most of these dry as dust old gentlemen and would often introduce into his lecture inter esting facts concerning the manners and customs of the countries he had visited.
 On this particular morning his sub- ject was Spanish history, and he felt it was necessary to illuminate his dis course.
 "As no doubt you know, gentlemen '' he said. when a man attains to emi- hence in Spain he is knighted, but then he is known not as sir but as don y
 "Then I suppose, sir" gravely said the young man who always insisted on being funny. ''if they knighted you you would become a Don-Keyr-Lon. don T1t-Bits.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Maunetiarn of the Horse.

There Is a side to the value of the pony which I believe is not fully un- derstood," writes George H. Dacy in Suburban Life. There is about the horse a magnetism, a strong physical presence, that Is imparted to one con- ing intimately in contact with him, as In riding. AS is we'll known, the horse is immune to many diseases to which mankind is susceptible. I believe that the horse, being immune to such dis eases as diphtheria, intestinal disor- ders such as typhoid. cholera and dys- entery, as we'll as scarlet fever, small pox and measles, and being full to the bubbling over point of vital force. animal spirit or magnetism, imparts more or less of this to his rider or companion and more particularly to little ones who are not in robust health. Repeatedly delicate children have been known to obtain rugged health and to develop rapidly when given a pony"
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Seven Wonders of the World.

We have no indication of the exist ence of cycle of seven wonders until! about the end of the second century B. c. Then appears in an epigram of Antipater of Sidon an enumeration of seven great works, which prove to be the very ones later appearing as the seven wonders. They are Q) the walls of Babylon, @ the statue of Zeus at Olympia, (3) the hanging gardens of Semiramis at Babylon, (4) the Colossus of Rhodes, (5 the pyramids of Mem hhis, (6) the mausoleum of Halicarnas- sus, CD the temple of Diana (ArtemisJ at Ephesus. Within the next century Varro, by his leisurely allusion to the septem opera, betrays that the saying had already assumed current prover- bial form. Diodorus, In the second half of the same century (first B. O, speaks, too, of "the so called seven works" and Strabo. a little later, uses the very phrase, "the seven wonders" From this time on, at least, the septem mirac- ula have an assured place in all the common lore of Rome.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Bees and Tin Pans.

The practice of hea ting tin pans to settle bees. no doubt, grew out uf an old English law. now almost forgotten. which required the beekeeper to give notice in this way that his bees were titled to follow them and get them back. If, after giving this warning, he failed to follow the swarm or if he lost sight of them and they alighted else where the bees became the possession of the person on whose land they set tled.-Farm and Home.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Laun1i1u.

Laughing is series of short expira. tory blasts which, acting upon the voca chords. held tense for the purpose cause certain sounds Of various pitch The differences in the sound of the laughter of different individuals is largely due to the varying vibrations of the larynx and pharynx. It has been noted that many in family have the same laugh" possibly because of simi. lar throat formations. It also is an imi- tative process.-New York World.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
I hISTRICT OF CANAAN. ss., Probate | Cnnrt- AnpIst 2n 1Q12


 Estate of Mary c. Prenez. late of North Canaan, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of the administra- tor for an order of sale of real estate, be- longing to said estate and situated in the town of North Canaan, as per application on file more fully appears, 1t is
 ORDERED-That said applicatit n be heard and determined at the Probate Of flee in North Canaan in said District, on the 9th day of September, A. D. 1913, at 8 o'clock in the afternoon, and the Court directs said administrator to give public notice to all persons interested in said estate to appear, if they see cause, and be heard thereon, by publishing a copy of this order once in some newspaper having a circulation in said Probate District. and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post in said North Canaan. five days Def re the said day of hearing and return make to the Court.
 Attest: DAVID c. WHITTI TIEsEY .JndRe
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
4 Model.

A witty professional man was chat ting with some women about a friend of theirs who was notoriously henpeck- ed. His better half makes him walk a chalked line. and woe be unto him if he deviates from it.
 He is model husband" exclaimed one woman in the party.
 Nay. rot model. but modelled" in- terrupted the professional man, but whether in clay or putty deponent say eth not"
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
LEGAL NOTICES

RESTRICT OF CANAAN. ss., Probate R Court, August II, 1913.
 Estate of Edward Joyce, late of North Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 MICHAEL M. JOYCE, Administrator.
 336 Mill St., PouRhkeepsle, N. '.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Selfish Rejoicing.

II rejoice that the world is filled with sunshine," said the fat man.
 "Ah, you are an optimist," remarked the thin man.
 'No." replied the fat man, "I am an awning manufacturer."-Ci En- quirer
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
A Means of Display.

''So your daughter is studying the violin
 "YeS." replied Mrs. Clyminwell.
 Has she unusual talent?'
 II haven't observed. But there's no question about her possessing a re- markably beautiful forearm. m."-Wash- ington Star.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
oF CANAAN, ss. Probate

Court, September 9, 1913.
 Estate of William Harry Ferguson, late of North Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cauaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof. for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts properly attested, with in said time. will be deharred a recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 v. IRVING FERGUSON, Administrator.
 IF Wells St., Bridgeport, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
DISTRICT OF CANAAN, ss. Probate D Court, September 2, 1913

Estate of Lura A. Ferguson, late of North Canaan Tn said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts properly attested, with in said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 T. IRVING FERGUSON, administrator. IF Wells St., Bridgeport, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Cheeky.

Landlady (to lodger)-Come into the kitchen. sir. and see the grand process sion as it starts.
 ''I can see it we'll enough from my own room window"
 ''Of course. but I've let that."-Flie- gende Blatter.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
a Tale of Tins.

When Guizot, the great French his- torian, was staying at Windsor castle in 1S40 he wrote to his daughter that he had won over f20 at the Ascot meeting: "Twenty-three sovereigns for me, which will balance the f20 had to spend in fees to the servants at Windsor castle''
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
ABSTRACT OF CORNWALL ss,. Pro

i' bate Court, Sept. 1, 1913
 Estate of James F. Bradford. late of Cornwall in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts properly attested with in said time, will be debarred q recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 CHARLES c. MARSH. Administrator,
 Cornwsll. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Proqrcss.

My wife knew nothing of house keeping to begin with. but she's learn ing fast"
 That's encouraging"
 "Oh, she's a bright little woman. if I do say 1t! It has taken only two cooks to teach her to keep away from the kitchen, and suppose that's at least half the battle."-Purk.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Canaan, Conn.
DIsTRICT OF CANAAN, ss Probate

h Court, September 9, 1913.
 Estate of William J. Ferguson, late of North Canaan in said district, deceased
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from the date hereof, for the cred. itors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to pre- sent their accounts properly attested, with in said time, will be debarred recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 T. IRVING FERGUSON, Administrator.
 IF Wells St., Bridgeport, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Vain Renrefs-

What do you do when you arrive home late and find your wife sitting up waiting for you?"
 wish I hadn't gone home."-Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Could Have Saved Her.

''Why do you hate her sop
 "She used to be engaged to my hus- band.''
 And didn't marry him. Oh, seer Houston Post.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04

A man who dares waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.-Charles Darwin
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Homeless.

He's no good at an argument. is he? Not at all convincing|
 Well. should say not Why, that man couldn't convince woman that she was prettyp'-Cleveland Leader
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Liberal.

Nell-She's a woman of liberal views, isn't she? BeIle-Well, notice she's always giving others a piece of her d.-Philadelphia Record.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
Her Finish,

''I see her finish. all right"
 shouldn't wonder She's certainly laid the cosmetics on k."-Boston Transcript
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
DISTRICT OF CANAAN. ss. Probate D Court, August 12, 1913.

~ Court, August I2, IHI3.
 Estate of Caroline Warner, late of North Canaan in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Canaan hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to preseI t their accounts, properly attested, within said time, will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to EDWIN W. WARNER. Administrator
 with will annexed. Canaan, Conn.,
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04
DISTRICT OF CORNWALL, ss. Prt

D bate Court, Sept. l, 1913
 Estate of Alice NJ. Horner. late of Cornwall, in said District, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Cornwall hath limited and allowed six months from date hereof, for the creditors of said Estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those who neglect to present their accounts, properly attested, within said time will be debarred a recovery. All persons indebted to said Estate are re- quested to make immediate payment to
 ROBERT w. HoRNER, Administrator
 West Cornwall, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1913-09-04

AT A COURT OF PROBATE held at
 Cornwall within and for the District
 of Cornwall on the 23d day of August,
 1913.
 Present, Geo. k. Smith, Judge.
 Estate of Edward H. Rogers, insolvent, assigning, debtor, late of Cornwall, in said District, deceased.
 The Trustee having made written ap- plication to said Court, in accordance with the statute, for an order of sale of the whole or part of the real estate described therein, it is ordered that said application be heard at the Probate Office in West Cornwall on the 18th day of September, 1913, at o'clock in the afternoon; and that notice thereof be given, by publishing n copy of this order in the Connecticut Western News, n newspaper having a circulation in said District, and that re- turn be made to this Court.
 Attest, GEO. k. SMITH, Judge.
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13
More in Menatchee.

Wenatchee. Wash, Aug. 10
There are in this district, comprising
the counties of Chelan, Douglas, Ok
anogan and Grant, A ,220 acres in
orchard containing S.25S,31S fruit
trees, of which 2,743,S74 are apples,
according to count taken by my Of
flee during the summer of 1912.
There were at that time SIS. 107 ap-
pie trees four years and older, or
trees of bearing age: 496,574 three
years of age, 71G.SG7 two years old
and 655. SEQ one year old.
The total production of apples for
the counties named for the season of
1912 was $3.50 cars and my esti-
mate for the season OF 1913 is 4.32S
cars. While it is probably true that
some of the older trees will not hear
as heavily this year as last, yet | be-
lieve the large acreage coming into
bearing this year Will more than
make up the shortage. At the present
time prospects are good for the larg-
est crop of apples ever produced in
the Wenatchee district. with the quail
ity equal to If not above the average.
p. S. Darlington, Dist. Hort In
sDector.
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13
Light Nehrnskn Annle orop.

Nemaha, Nebr., Aug 12.-There
will be very light apple crop in Ne
maha and Richardson counties. North
of here there will be a fair crop.
What apples there will be are fair to
excellent quality. Last year about
so cars were shipped from here, but
there will hardly be more than 20
this season, consisting mainly of Ben
Davis, Winesap, Gano and few jon
athans. G. n. Titus has about 5000
bbls, mostly Winesaps, which prom
Use to be one fine quality despite the
drouth.
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13

over 90 per cent, but promise to be
of fine quality. Grimes Golden will
yield 10 per cent and Jonathans and
lngrams so. Unsprayed orchards will
suffer. as worms are numerous. More
spraying has been done this season
than ever. Two big sales in the Or
ark country were made on the basis
of 81 for Bens delivered at station.
An other large grower was offered
S2.25 for 1000 bbls. delivered at the
local cold storage. but the offer was
refused. The present outlook Is for
$3.50 at picking time for Bens and
fancy varieties.
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13
The reaeh sltuatlon in New York

New York, Aug. 13.-There was a
fairly good market for choice peaches
throughout the week but arrivals on
two days came late, forcing salesmen
to make big concessions to move the
fruit. There are quite few late
Crawfords and Champions from
Georgia. Crawfords look like picture
fruit as their coloring is brilliant.
This variety easily commanded $2.75.
Champions ranged S2.40m2 ESQ. Jer-
sey has been shipping steadily this
week, mainly of Mountain Rose,
which sold S2.2503 carrier. Connec-
ticut baskets ranged coca 81. Up
river goods, 50cG Sl.25; Pine Island
$1@1.25; Delaware baskets 60c a
.$1.25. Arkansas bushel hampers ay-
eraged $3.50 carriers S2.25 a 2.15 ..
New Mexican. California pack Csc a
S1.1O per flat box. The demand for
fancy fruit is active. There are very
few arrivals good enough to bring
the outside price.
Receipts of Arkansas and Missouri
peaches are considerably heavier and
are mostly Elbertas, and while small
are first class quality. Next week 1t
is understood the offerings will be
more liberal. The bulk Of the Mis-
souri, and Arkansas Elbertas are sell
ing 2.75. Texas are also of good
quality and are in excellent demand
at S2.25 q $50 for baskets and S2.5O
fI2.75 for carriers.
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13
Remarkable Cure Of Dysentcry.

II was attacked with dysentery
about July 18th. and used the doc
tors medicine and other remedies
with no relief, only getting worse all
the time. l was unable to do any
thing and my weight dropped from
145 to 1875 pounds | suffered for
about two months when I was ad-
vised to use Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. l
used two bottles of it and it gave me
permanent relief" writes B. w. Hill
of Snow Hill. N. c. For sale by all
druggists.
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13
Crop Smaller rhis Year.

Toppenish, Wash, Aug. 13.-Fruit
prospects in the Yakima valley are
good. The apple crop will not be
near as large as last year. which was
an exceptional one from the stand
point of heavy bearing. The egtrees
which bore heavily last year will not
bear SO heavily this year. Total ship
ments of fruit from the valley will
probably be not over 5000 cars as
against 5000 during 1912. The big
shortage will be in apples, the crop
of which is 60 per cent of last year.
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13
Fruit News
More Fnngus ON Apples.

Tecumseh, Mich, Aug. ia
grower who has Travelled over Lena
wee, Jackson and Washtenaw coun-
ties estimates that the apple crop in
these will not be over 2 per cent OF
last year, when nearly every orchard
was loaded to capacity. The crop is
not in very good condition as there
is more fungus than usual. The
frost has rusted apples to some extent
Last season No fruit at this station
sold $26225 f. o. b.
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13
Sues Irrigation Company.

The Orman Constr Gction COMPANY
has filed a suit in the District court
aga.rst the Sam Farmer Esealante
Irritation company for. the sum of
81 Eos, So. which it claims to be due
IL as the balance on contract. The
CrmGn company has been doing con-
struction work on the Farmer project
located it, Montrose aaJ Delta conn
ties northwest of Olatia.--Montrose
Enterprise
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13
SALT LAKE HAVING MORE
TROUBLE WITH The "REDS"
Associated Press.

Salt Lake City, Aug. 13.-Exten-
sive preparations were being made
today by the police to prevent fur
tEer clashes with the Industrial
Workers of the World, whose leaders
declared that they would continue to
hold street meetings.
Chief of Police Grant announced
that he would permit no more street
meetings on account of the riot last
night in which seven persons were
injured.
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13
Not Half as Many Apples.

Elk Rapids, Mich, Aug. lat
looks as if this section will fan be-
low last years crop by so per cent.
This section shipped 10000 bbls. in
1912. The principal varieties are
Spies, Wagners and Wealthies There
are also some Russets. Shows and
Duchess. Last year fall varieties av-
eraged 81 Dbl. in 1912. Barrels will
be plentiful.
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13
More Annle nnrrcIs Thnn Neeled.

Dayton, Va. Aug. 12.-Apple crop
in this section runs from poor to fair,
but the yield will be only 20 per
cent of last year when 10000 bbls.
were shipped from the county. Prin-
cipal varieties this year will be Bald
wins. Yorks and Spys. Barrel men
are wondering what to do with all the
barrels.
The daily sentinel., 1913-08-13
BAL LTIM0RE GETS NEXT
CATHOLIC CONVENTION
Asscointed Press

Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. 13.-Balti-
more next year and Los Angeles or
San Francisco in 1915 was the slogan
of many of the delegates attending
the final session of the American
Federation of Catholic Societies here
today. 1t seemed probable that Chas.
/. Denechaud of New Orleans would
be reelected president.