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Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Corsica and De PaoIi.

While the island of Corsica derives Its fame from being the birthplace of Napoleon, the name of Pasquale de Pa oil is more dear to the natives. for it was under the leadership of this pa triot, in 1T55, that they escaped from the yoke of the Genoese. For fourteen years he wisely administered the af- fairs of the island In 1769 France bought the island from Genoa aud landed an army of 22.0Oo. which Paoli met with q few thousand Corsicans and fought until his army was reduced to 537 men; yet he cut his way through and escaped to England, where he re- mained twenty years. At the outbreak of the revolution in France.he returned to his native land and became mili- tary governor, but he could not get on with his old enemy, so he returned to England, where he died in 1907,
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
A Queer Puniahment.

The Slovaks Hungary) are a very peaceful, law abiding community, but there are probably black sheep among their number, and in front of a church nt Postyen may be seen an ancient stone pillar. reminiscent of the days when punishment was meted out in much the same way as it was in Eng land in those days. Fastened to this pillar in the center. is a large iron clasp. and at the base two smaller ones close together These clasps fitted around the waists and ankles of the offender, and when man or woman had stolen something he or she was locked to this post on, Sunday and compelled to hold in the hands whatever had been stolen. Every Slovak attends church on Sundays. from which 1t may be gathered that this public exposure was 20. small ordeal. The post bears a terse inscription, the translation, of which is: q do not ask you to come, but if you, come receive you."-Wide World Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Niahtinaales as Pets.

Although in nature the song of tue nightingale does not extend later than the middle of June. yet in captivity the bird will sing up to the time of the autumn mott and will begin again at Christmas. The one detraction from the merits of the nightingale as pet bird is it's individuality. Some birds will sing only when no one is in the room, with them. some will sing under any condition. and some will be silent for ever if they change ownership. Al the earnest solicitation of friend once parted with nightingale which was the finest singer I had ever heard, and in its new ownership, although ii was kept in the same cage and was fed in exactly the same manner as that to which it had been accustomed. it never uttered note during the re. maining seven years of its life--Lon' don Graphic. .-.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
The Bottle Tree.

The Stercuiias Is a genus largely rep resented in Queensland and widely dis tributed. To 1t belongs the bottle tree of the west of Queensland. Blacks eat the seeds of one of the species of the coast and in the Philippines those of apparently a closely allied species are considered wholesome when roast ed or boiled. though eaten in large quantities. The tree belongs to good family. being related to the Theobroma flood of the gotis,, which supplies the world with cocoa and chocolate. When the fruit splits open it is brilliant scarlet with m orange tinted interior. Along the parted edges are the seeds, oval and black. covered with Il rich purple bloom The fruit, being tough and leathery. remains on the tree Il long time. forming most effective dis play in the gloom of the jungle.-T. P.'s London Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Britain's Standing Army.

The British standing army is much more modern institution than most people imagine. It dates from 1646, when the famous new modep' was es- tablished by act of the long parlia- rnent and maintained in existence un- til the restoration. This army, which was organized by Cromwell, consisted of some S0,O00 men and was probably the most effective army that England has ever possessed. But the cost was so great that on his restoration Charles II. agreed to its abandonment. except a bodyguard or household brigade of 5000 sanctioned by parliament, which included Monks Coldstream regiment and two troops of cavalry raised by Charles himself. which formed the originals of the present Life guards London Standard
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Sians of Ancient Paris.

George Cain. curator of the Carnava' let museum. in Paris. treasure house of Parfsian antiquities. has arranged an exhibition of old signs rescued from under the pick of the demoiisher.
 Some are examples of exquisite iron work. Others are delightfully."- quaint, such as the sign of the old Latin quar-. ter barber. which announces that he works quickly and silently" Follow ing the name of "a herhalist in the same old world district is the request that he be not mistaken ''fpr the othei impostor living across the street
 A Beileville store proclaimed itself "a raw and cooked pork butcher" Among signs intentionally faeetioHs is that of a little cafe which stood oppo- site the gate of Parisian cemetery announcing to passers that they would be more comfortable here than across the street. ."-Ckcago Tribune.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Pride of the Peruvians.

The Peruvians are proud, imperial race, living amid the grandest scenery of the western hemisphere and hold- ing high ideals of what 'is best in edd- cation and the unbought grace of hst. On the great couE,ry estates there is
 much of the fine traLitionandc chivul.ous sentiment tliat came from the best pc l- be of Ca%sLe and A.aSon. Tie iu- Gians of thu high Ilateuus are a unique rGm .ndcr ot a civilization that buur- geonGd centuries I;efore the face of the "hlte man had b.ossUmed like d flow CT in the western forests. The i'm memorial records of civilization thlt vanished in the midst of mans earliest reco.lect.Ous are fainrly suggested in splendid ruins among sublime scenes. The name and fame of the brilliant r.en who built the walls and temples Uf CuZco are lost. and all We know of the wonder and the charm of that for gotten culture ill the Andes is found in the I2thCttc ruins of cities That arc half as old as recorded time.-Peter MacQueen ill National Magazine.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Diamond sa,us For Stone.

In the four fields of stone rnttIng - hard. sofH cast stone and terra ruiiu new methods have wrought great changes of late. In the large cutting plants limestone is haudlrd like ,,n much wodd and Is cut hy rirnHr saws. smuothed by planes and bored into with much the same sort uf touls as are used by woOdwUrkcrs. lih all means the most interesting nnChlne used in this work k the diamond sIH~'. Tie word "dlamond' is not mncifully applied. for the device actually m- cludes huge circular saw set around the edge with real diamonds. They are not the clear. white stones that are used in Iewelry. to be sure. but far all that they are real black diumnuds. said to be worth about ST karat. These stones are about the size uf dried peas and are set in pairs in in. terchangeabie steel teeth. One of these saws will eat its way through limestone at the rate Of twelve inches in minute. At the end of n month the diamond teeth are taken out and sent away to be recut and reset, X new set of diamond teeth K then put in place at cost Of about SGUO.-Ar. Eonuut
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
canoelina a mos,em Divorce.

It is well known that under the Mos em religon divorce is made remarlia- ply e>lsy ard that there Is no need for any legal or religious formalities-a man being able, So to speak. to divorce his wife by word of mouth. This fa- :ility otten gives rise to unpleasant re- > sC,ts, as when man in Il burst of anger will divorce his wife and then bitterly repent of his rashness. One such incident happened recently in upper EgypC. 1t is related that q fellah appealed to his omdch to help him to-regain his wife, against whom he had pronounced the fatal words.
 The omdeh told him to traverse the streets of his village for two hours praying like an ass and to eat chopped straw as an ass does, when he would 1s abSoiveu from his divorce, without needing to go before the cadi. The fellah carried out the order to the let. ter and then returned to his wife fully convinced that he had done ample penance for his impetuosity.- Boston Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Many Uses For old Leather

Old leather material. which finds its way into the waste pile, is extremely valuable and returns to our homes in many other shapes. 1t is soaked in water to remove the dirt. all the nails and threads are picked out, and the leather is reduced to Il thick pulp, from which wall papers, screens, etc, are made. The finer the original quality of leather the better it takes the bronze and old gold of the designs which make these hangings things of beauty. Bookbinders and framemakers also know the value of this pulp. and car riage builders press it into sheets.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
MiahtN CapeIla.

The star Capela is a hundred times brighter and hotter than our sun. If the earth were as near to Capella as 1t Is to the sun the thermometer If an instrument could be made capable of bearing such q temperatureD would rise in July not merely to a hundred. but to 10000 degrees F.! The oceans would fly off in puffs of steam. The forests and fields would kindle and burn like matchwood. The mountains and hills would melt like beeswax in q redhot oven. The earth in the rays of Ca bella would be as moth in a candle tiame.-New York Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
unwritten Law of the Sea.

Here is one of the unwritten laws of the sea which we think could be re- pealed to advantage. It is that which requires the captain of a ship to stay on the bridge during fog or very bad weather, no matter how long it con tinues. It is fairly common thing to read in dispatches that the captain of this or that ship had been on the bridge for twenty-four or forty-eight or even sixty hours at a stretch be- cause of storm or fog. Why should this be practiced? The most rugged man alive cannot be as alert, mentally and physically, after twenty-four hours of exposure as he was when he went on duty. He cannot be as competent to render quick deeisions-such. for instance, as m impending collision might call for-as man who was un- fatigued. The average transatlantic passenger, we fancy, would much pre- fer to trust his life in an emergency to fresh chief officer than to a jaded captain.-Marine News. ,-..'..
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
New Year Calls in China.

New Year calls are the custom in China, and you have to pay them in festive attire of silk or satin. ta
 These fine clothes tsays Archdeacon Moule in '"The Chinese People"l can be hired. the price being gradually low, cred as the hours of the first six days pass by. We complained once of the very late arrival of a caller. who should have been among the first to salute us. He replied that money was scarce and he was obliged to wait for the cheap est day to secure fine robe already donned and doffed by a dozen of oth- CTS. During these ceremonial days the whole community seems to give itself over to indiscriminate gambling, a practice illegal and condemned both by Chinese law and standards of moral ity, but winked at during this season.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
A Fish Story.

''The inns of dear old England are picturesque" said Richard LeGallIenne, but the food they serve Is something terrible
 After visit to Blenheim palace [ entered an inn in the quaint village of Woodstock. As l lunched-or tried to lunch-my landlord said to me:
 "'The great dock or Marlborough once set in that chair you're settin' in, sir .@s... ..#
 "Is that soy said l.
 ".And the dock once drunk 'is beer out O that same mug you're a-drinkin out oc
 "'And I bet said I. T bet he refused to eat this hsh too. We'll. take 1t away, my man. don't want 1t either '"-PhiladeIphia Bulletin. ].
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Most Disheartsninu,

Stewart Edward White tells of his greatest disappointment. It happened when he was five years old.
 "I understood that those who main tained perfect department in school during the week would be given their choice of sweetmeats. I therefore be- haved myself with extraordinary pro- priety. When the time came and I demanded my sweetmeats found that it was my choice of a seatmate that had been offered. never quite for gave that teacher and shall always consider the week of good conduct one lost out of my ife."-Exchange.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
The "kina of Rome.n

What became of Napoleon's son Is question often asked. us little mention Is made in history of the young prince. the desire of his fathers life, who was born March 20. lSll. amid great re- Joicing in Paris and nailed us the king of Rome" In Januury. 1874. Napoleon embraced his wife and child for the last time. and this really ended the reign of the little king "who never saw his kingdom" He was reared in the Austrian court under the name of the Duke of Reichstadt and grew to be d handsome young fellow and quite brilliant scholar He hud one short year of military life and then contract ed pulmonary disease, from which he died in his twenty-second year He worshiped the memory of his father and always spent the anniversary of his death. July 22. in his own rooms. He is buried In the Carthuslan monas- tery of Vienna. which Is the Austrian Westminster abbey.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Built lJpon Cotton,


 When the Leasowe lighthouse. Eng, land, was built on the sandy Wirral shore the builders were puzzled by the lack of a suitable foundation for the masonry tower. An ingenious way out of the difficulty was effected. In the vicinity an incoming ship. laden with a cargo of cotton, had gone ashore and had become n total wreck. The cotton was useless for its intended p@rpose. so the bales were salvaged and dumped into the sand at the point where the lighthouse was to be erected. The feecy mass settled into the sand and under compression became as solid as a rock, while It's permansncy was as- sured by it's complete submersion. The stability of this strange foundation may be gathered from the fact that the tower erected thereon stood and shed its welcome light regularly every night for about n century and half. being extinguished only few years ago, as it was no longer required.-Argo- naut. t~.-
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Witty Retort,

"I tell you, Pat, my boy" the big man of the town confided, laying a patronizing hand on the young Irish mans shoulder, '1 wish I had your tongue"
 Sure. sor," grinned Pit, but it would do yez no good without me brains. s."-Woman's Home Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
The First Airship,

If we can believe certain ancient his. torians Xerxes was the owner of the first airship. The chroniclers say il was received as gift from his court. iers and consisted of a winged throne, to which were harnessed four tame eagles. Food held above the hungry birds was the incentive of the motive power. and. 1t is said, their struggles to appease their appetites resulted in raising the throne from the ground.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
tnsuIted.

Here Is an amusing instance of his trionic conceit. An interviewer. hav- ing obtained access to the presence of a famous actor, asked the great man if he would be kind enough to describe some of his early failures.
 Sir" snapped the tragedian, "I nev- CT had any! James-the doorr'
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Good Family,

"My daughter appears to have mar ried very happily" remarked a lady. "Her husband has not wealth, it must be admitted, but he has family"
 "Yes. I heard he was a widower with six childrenw neighbor sniffed acridly
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Justified.

"Superstitious after all these years. Don't you remember on the evening we first met how a black cat ran across our path and you swore some misfortune would happen to you?'
 And it wasn't year until we were married! What greater proof do you want w-Housten Post.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Not a Jokinq Matter.

My dear" said Mrs. Henpeck, "I'm positive that our boy is thinking seri- ously of matrimony."
 well. l only hope SO" returned Hen- peck with unusual spirit 'I wouldn't want any boy of mine to be so unfor. tunate as to regard it as joke"
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
That's Different.

His Wife-You would not have half the nervousness you do if you would give up smoking. Himself-Oh. l couldn't live without my pipe. His Wife-Yes. you could. You told MiIlie Perry you could not live without her before you met me.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Got an Answer.

Professor (discussing organic and in- organic kingdomsI-Now. if 1 should shut my eyes-so-and drop my head so-and remain perfectly still. you would say I was Il clod. But I move, leap. Then what do you call me? Bright Pupil-A clodhopper, sir.--Bos- ton Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Dat and the Lava.

An Irishman. having returned from Italy. where he had been with his mas ter. was asked in the kitchen, "Now, then Pat, what is the lava l hear the master talking about?'
 "Only drop of the crater" was Pats reply.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Inhuman Monster,

Madge-He broke her heart. the wretch! Marie-Did he jilt her? Madge-No; be insisted on her, keeping her engagement when she had better Offer.-BostOn Transcript.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
where tt Pinched,

Don't 1t aggravate you that I ask you for twenty-five louis?"
 No. that does not aggravate me; 1t is the giving of 1t to you" - Paris Pages Folles.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Alcohol For Poison Ivy,

An eminent New York surgeon says tbat the best treatment for the infiam- nation caused by poison ivy is to wash the place and then bathe it in 95 per cent alcohol.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
PerfectIv Valid Reason,

Owner of New Auto-T passed your house yesterday. Old Friend-Why didn't you stop? Owner of New Auto T didn't know how.-Indianapolis News
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
ALI ahor Ia Worthy.

There must be work done by the arms or none of us would live. and work done by the brains or the life would not be worth haying.-Ruskin.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
The UnprofitabIe Aoe,

Knicker - How old is your boy? Bocker-Too old to ride free in street ears and not old enough to get joy tides in automobiles.-New York Sun.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Unshrinkable Material.

Isn't that lawyer a rather extrava- gant man?"
 By no means, I've known him to make one suit last for several yearsr'
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Too Realistic,

"Why did you cut that lullaby out of the opera:'' in the audience to sleep" - Kansas City Journal.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Flesh of the Beaver.

The flesh of the forequarters of the beaver has something of the flavor of beef, while that of the hindquarters has f1shy taste.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
kanuaroo Sincwa,

The sinews of the kangaroo nre espe- cially desirable for use in surgery for sewing wounds and binding broken bones together,
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03
Reason For Haste.

"rm going to marry her at once" Whats your hurryT'
 My salary isn't large enough tC stand an engagement"
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03

The great point is not to pull down, but to build up, and in this humanity finds pure joy.-Goethe.
Connecticut western news., 1914-09-03

Genius is eternal patience.-Michel- angelo.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-09-12

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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-09-12

animals but enough 20 feed few
meat animals He should boz pro-
Queer rather than a consumer The
farmers 81 the state are largely an
aggregation 90 farmers OF various
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OF its fame a. cotton state They
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fardle-s OF their location Mauy
farmers in fhe semi-arid section %
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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-09-12
CONSOLIDATION on
RtRAL SCHOOLS

Al STlN Tex Sept The con
oliiatiou oi rural schools Is be
coming live topic Zoo educational
circles Zoo Texas. and iu several
counties uf tHp state. notably ZOO Har
rIs county. very beneficial consolida-
ton have been effected TN. idea
or nsOIiaaiion con be- briefly eK-
pressed as follows u is more eco.
uumlr tO have on large school. cen.
traIIy ICated. even though the com.
muuity ut its own expense must
tran pu! thr children 10 this school
than 40 have number 0f scattered
one and tWu-fcleher schools serving
tho same area The argument which
Prof b. White. head ut the III
vision of Public school Improvement
of the department of Extension. Uni
.rrsity of Texas advance. will be-
.bo2u ou five charts exhibited ~ the
Dallas Fair this fan llis charts VIII
show HuN impossible o. o. Tor one
teacher uu matter how well quail
fled. 40 teach the many subjects re.
gIufpd of her boo the little rural one.
teacher school He will show how
impossible b. .s 10 have the proper
equipment .n such school He viii
SHOW further the lack of interest
consequent upon having such small
number of students Furthermore.
be- viii indicate the great economic
waste OF having small units at the
same time showing the economy Of
consolidating number of these unit,
into one first-cla-s school
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1914-09-12
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