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Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29
SACRED TREASURE OF TREvEs
French Cathedral City Claims Possess
sion Of Coat Worn BY Savior at
His crucifxIoH.

The ancient archepiscopal city OF
Treyes. on the Moselle. is remarkable
for possessing among its cathedral
treasures the coat reputed 10 be that
worn BY the Savior al his crucIfixion.
for which the Roman soldiers cast
lots This coat was the gift of the
Empress Helena the mother of Con-
stantine the Great. the discoverer OF
many memorials OF the founders of
Christianity.
In the time of Helena. Trevas was
the capital of Belgic Gaul. and the
home of the later Roman emperors.
1t is recorded that she converted her
palace into the cathedral and en-
dowed it with this treasure-the seam
less coat of the Savior.
The coat is a loose garment with
wide sleeves. simple in form. OF
coarse material, dark brown in color.
probably the result of age. and en-
tirely without seam or decoration. The
coat is said to measure from the ex-
tremity of each sleeve five feet five
inches, the length OF the collar to the
lower edge FIVE feet two inches.
In part the holy coat OF Treves is
tender or threadbare. There are some
stains on it. These are reputed TO
be those OF the blood of the Savior.
1t is reputed 10 have caused many
miracles in the cures of bodily all
ments. It's efficiency has never been
doubted in Treves.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29
Thorn Hedge of Ypres.

The town with the unpronounceable
name. Ypres. once proved literally too
thorny a problem for English be-
siegers. When Henry Spencer, bishop
OF Norwich, led his troops against il
they tried In vain again and again to
pierce the mass OF thorn bushes that
lined the exterior slopes Of the ram
parts Hence the image Of Notre
Dam-de-Thuine, Our Lady OF the
Garden" in the Cathedral OF st. Mar
tin at Ypres. and also the fair Of
Thuindag, fixed for the first Sunday In
August. in honor of the thorn hedge
that saved the city.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29
BAD DREAMS
Caused by Coffee.

Il have been a coffee drinker, more
or less. ever since can remember, un-
til few months ago became more
and more nervous and irritable, and
finally | could not sleep at night for |
was horribly disturbed by dreams of
all sorts and a species of distressing
nightmare.
Finally. after hearing the expert
ence Of numbers Of friends who had
CUT coffee and were drinking Postum.
and learning of the great benefits they
had derived, concluded coffee must
be the cause OF my trouble, so | got
some Postum and had 1t made strictly
according to directions.
4 was astonished at the favor and
taste. 1t entirely took the place OF
coffee, and to my very great satisfac-
ton, began to sleep peacefully and
eweetly. Ny nerves improved, and
wish ! could wean every man, woman
and child from the unwholesome drug.
drink-coffee.
People do not really appreciate or
realize what powerful drug 1t is and
what terrible effect 1t has on the hu.
man system. II they did. hardly
pound of coffee would be sold. would
never think of going back to coffee
again. would almost as soon think
OF putting my hand in a FIRE after
had once been burned. Yours for
health
Postum comes In two forms:
Regular Postum must be well
boiled. 15c and Csc packages.
instant Postuns--is soluble pow.
der. A teaspoonfu< dissolves quickly
in cup Of hot water and. with cream
and sugar. makes delicious beverage
instantly. Soc and SOC tins.
The cost per cup OF both kinds j.
about the same
There's Reason" for Postum.
.-sold By Croesrs
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29
WAY of the Modern Debtor.

Dodson and his friend Jones stood
conversing on the corner. Dodson
looked up, clutched mis- companion by
the arm, and whispered: Hurry
Jimi" Around the corner they went
and made off up the street, Then
Jones called Dodson to account. Cred
itors OF mine," answered Dodson 1T
isn't like you to dodge creditors" said
Jones Are you up against it?" We'll"
was the reply. Il have enough in my
pocket to pay him. and If he caught
me | might do 1t. Now let's go and
spend some of this money, SO / can
give him an honest excuse II we should
happen to see him again"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

A Law has been passed In South
Carolina that provides that no planter
shall have more than one-third of his
cultivated area In cotton. and placing
a tar of SIS for each per acre evasion
of the law. All sheriffs. district attor-
neys. and other state and municipal
officials are made responsible for the
carrying out of this statute. As re-
suit South Carolina Is already begin
ming to diversity her crops, and IT IL
said that her farmers are now sowing
wheat and oats In greater quantities
than ever before I'm the state. In some
cases the people are not waiting for
the cotton crop to be harvested. but
have sown their grain between the
rows OF cotton plants.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

To be convinced precisely Of the
fidelity and certainty of the memory.
we must bear in mind that the image
idea or notion are equally good
names for image-is an unmistaken
and exact representation of the orig
inal impression. Unless there is this
assurance-and the slightest defect Of
the muscles. eyes, skin. ears and other
senses precludes and interferes with
all possibility of accuracy-memory
plays US a continual series of Hal
loween tricks and April Fool jokes. -
DIR. Leonard Keene Hirshberg
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29
The Martini Rerceuse.

A young lady was dining with some
friends at their home. The host hae
concocted some seductive cocktails
and she had Joined the others In
drinking to his health. Before the
dinner was over she was experiencing
that much-talked-of wobbly feeling
that is said to follow a cocktail.
While coffee was being served In
the drawing room the three-months-
cid son of the family was brought In
to the room and the young guest in.
sisted on holding him.
II am surprised that he is so con-
tented In your lap" her hostess told
her. He doesn't usually care for
strangers"
well. you may not know it" was
the reply, but he is being rocked. -
New York Evening Post
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

The credit system is part OF inter-
national as Of national trade. Ger
many won much business in South
America by giving long credits. The
retailer in South America usually does
not receive cash. This credit plan ID
by no means best. but II our goods are
sold TO responsible buyers, better that
we sell on credit than not TO sell nt
all. Long credits seriously diminish
the profits OF much American business.
Establishment OF American banks IN
South America win help our Pam
American trade.-Lewisto (Me-) Jour
nal.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

Cracks in furniture should be filled
In with beeswax. Soften the beeswax
until 1t becomes like putty, then
press 1t firmly into the cracks and
smooth the surface over with thin
knife. Sandpaper the surrounding
wood, and work some Of the dust into
the beeswax. This gives finish to
the wood, and when 1t is vanished
the cracks will have disappeared.
Putty used in the same way soon
dries and falls out
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

tons. had fainting spells, bloated.
and could hardly stand the pain In my
left aide. Ny husband insisted that I
try Lydia K. pinkharn's Vegetable
Compound. and I am 80 thankful ! did.
for | am now o woII woman | sleep
better. do oil my Homework and take
long walks. Incver fail 10 praise Lydia
T. Pinkhnm's Vegetable Compound for
my good health. Mira J. N. REscH.
1900 West Broadway, Louisville. Ky.
Since we guarantee that all testimo-
malls which we publish nrs genuine. Il it
not fair 10 suppose that " Lydia z.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has tho
virtue TO help these women II VIII help.
any other woman who 10 suffering In q
Ike manner?
II you are III do not drag along untli
IN operation 10 necessary. but at onca
take Lydia L. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Write to Lydia II. Pinkham
Medicine CO., (confidcntfal) Lynn.
Mass. Your letter viii be opened.
read and answered by a woman
and held In strict confidence.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29
CARE FOR cRlLDREN's
Hair and skin With cutieura- Moth
Ing Easier. Trial Frss.

The Soap TO cleanse and purify the
akin and scalp. the Ointment TO
soothe and heal rashes. feelings. red
ness. roughness. dandruf. etc. Moth
Ing better than these fragrant super
creamy emollIents for preserving and
purifying the skin. scalp and hair.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept Ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.--Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

-.--... 40. me entertainment of Parson
Heavegrace. who was expected to din.
ner, but as rabbits we're out of season
he thought to avoid what might prove
an embarrassing situation by making
the parson think it was chicken he
was eating.
Brother Heavegrace," said Uncle
Jim. when 1t came time for second
helping. what part of the bird would
you like now?"
With merry twinkle In his half.
closed eyes, Parson Heayegrace re.
piled:
IF you all don mind, All think Ahn
take de rd."-Pittsburg Chron.
icle-T telegraph.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

Senator Borxh OF Idaho recently
bought a motor car. Borah hal never
before undertaken to operate any
mechanical device more complicated
than a monkey wrench or a wheel
barrow. After he had succeeded In
reaching home without getting MANNED
he took long breath and remarked
solemnIy TO his wife:
when became a United States
senator thought had taken on grave
responsibilities. Why. ! did, know
what grave responsibilities VERT"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29
Woman Royalties Made Army officer

For the first time in English history
four royal women have been gazetted
as colonies In chief of English regi
ments.
Heretofore several of them, includ-
ing Queen Mary herself, have held
German army titles, and Queen Vic
toria naturally was the head Of the
British army. but now Queen Mary
has been appointed colonel in chief OF
the Eighteenth Hussars of historic
fame. while the Queen Mother Alex,
andra is associated with the Nine.
teenth Hussars.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29
Too Small to Harm.

The Mother-I see triangular tray
TO hold piece of pie unframed in
lunch box has been invented
The Boy-But who would harm such
little piece of pie as you cut. mann.
ma?
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29
Epilepsy Follows Certain Injuries
to Head.
Glow That Causes Inconsistencies
for Long Intervals Practically De-
fies the Best OF Surgical Skill,
Says Famous Doctor.

II have often said that had rather
die than receive blow sufficiently
severe to render me unconscious for
a considerable period Of time" said
DIR. John b. Murphy during an opera
ton on the head OF young man who
had been suffering from epileptic f1ts.
which came on three years after he
had been struck on the head by base
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

Then you don't think practice
what preach. chr queried the minis
ter, In talking with one Of the deacona
at q meeting.
mo, sir. don't" replied the deacon.
You've been prdpchin' on the subject
OF resignation for two years, an ye
haven't resigned yet...;-TitBits.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

There goes man | might have
married." said Gertie.
Her Why he married his stenog-
rapherl" said Mabel.
Il know It," replied Gertie. Il APP
piled for the same job just ten min
utes after she was hired"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

Mrs. Gotham-who spoke at the
dinner tonight. dearf
Mr.. Gotham Well. one Of the speak
ers was the owner Of that big depart
ment store
mo wonder you're late. then"
~Whyf"
I happen to know his delivery 10
awfuliy slow"
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

NJ. vidstrand. q Stockholm engineer,
has invented process Of extracting
bcnzine from coal by electricity at u
much lower cost than that Of present
methods
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

" Ones Sufficient, Why prooeedi
a word 70 tho wlse f. sufficient.
and" began tho village bore.
Then let II 80 nt that snaried J.
Fuller Gloom. who IL pleased with .
mean disposition.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29
WOMAN REFUSES
OPERATION
Tells How She Was Saved
by Taking lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.


flnkhAms NeEeta~
bic Compound they
would enjoy better
health | suffered
from . female srou-
bic. and tho doctors
l had .
humorous grow tn
and would have To-
DO operated upon.
but / refused a. ! do
not believe In opera
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

Lady--I'm afraid You don't like
work, my good man
Tramp-Hcw kin I. mum? Woh.S'a
wot killed my pore wife.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL Yor
Err HaHns kre hr1ne4r Ser He'd Weak. Hssefy
Hfes su4 nfanuts9F1 NteIf1a, No Hus4f1irR-
fast NE esafpFz Wffte frf t1ox 81 lha kt8
~ n4Ali Urea Murins Ire HenaaT c. C4s<zx1
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

For many generations Perth. and not
Edinburgh. was tho capital Of Scot,
land
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1915-01-29

honor paid 20 his country. He IN
tended to remain suspended until tho
arrival OF the royal pair. but sue
cumhed under the selfiEnposed ordeal
al the end OF II days"
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29
MT. Landers' Speed.
IMeriden Journal. )

Those who have seen Senator George M. Landers burn up the high way in his automobile know that he is quite a speeder when he really tries but he has established a record this week that eclipses all previous eff forts and he must be called the fast est of travellers.
 According to the dispatches he was a guest on Monday evening this week at the house party which was given at the home of Mrs. Gates in Minnesota, a party to precede her wedding this evening to H. l.. Judd of New Britain.
 Tn spite of dancing rather late Sen ator Landers must have risen quite early yesterday morning for he man. aged to get to New Britain last eve- ming and preside at the meeting of the charter revision committee. Whether this was the result of ac- tually annihilating space by rapid Britains former mayor had become expert in the art of projecting his body through space to such degree that he could be in two places at the same time.
 Those who know this popular chap bere think that be would have no trucking with any queer Indian cult but that if he did reach New Britain .i in time for that meeting last evening it was a perfect legimate break ing of physical speed records.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29

"a bill in the lesfslature to have the county commissioners elected bv inc peopie and the other representative mas Introduced another measure pro- Vlalng that all county commissioners pc appointed by the governor. The Iormer measure contains a provision that the law shall go into effect upon it's passage
 peculiar feature of those bills is that they have been fathered by republicans and they, as a party, have always been opposed to a change in the method of electing the com is being made to land Mayor Dono- van, and his supporters think that if the commissioners are elected by the people that the mayor would snow under his opponents at the polls, while the other representative is of the opinion that if the law is changed so as to have the governor to the appointing power that Mayor Donovan will land the place with ease. In discussing these measures some of the members of the house say that neither has a ghost of a chance Of passing and that New Haven county caucus will be obliged to make an- other try to select a candidate and if it cannot do so that Mr. Cloonan will hold over until the governor fills the vacancy Under this arrange ment Mayor Donovans friends think he will have the inside track.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29
TO INVESTIGATE SCHOOLS.

The bill introduced by Representa- tive Sherwood of Westport for an in- vestigation of Connecticut's schools evidently means we'll, but unless the full text of it would change the i'm nression of it's import, it does not aim
 hthA. proper mark. No examination
 aQOlS of the state can do any
 es not begin with an .au-
 pe;'soVerhauling of the control those schools from Hartford. In plain language, it is the office of the state board of education that needs nvestigation.-New Haven Register.
 It was not until recently that the practice of introducing bills in the legislature for an investigation of the state board of education ceased, but at no time did such a measure have a chance of passing and presumably those interested in the proposed in- vestigation concluded that it was time to quit and quit they did. Just what kind of investigation is proposed now has not been explained, but it prob ably relates to the cost for the req ooI C1IoL IL lioo DCSI Sdlu Uy SO1IC people around the capitol that the bills are becoming pretty heavy. The state contributes toward the support of the graded schools and presumably some one has gotten the notion that the expense is becoming too large and that there should be an investigation. That is the usual way.
 There probably never was a time when the public schools were so suc- cessfully conducted and with greater advantage to the pupils than at pres- ent. It has gotten so now in Con- necticut when every child no matter what it's circumstances are, is given the same chance as any other. If it has ailment, if it's eyesight is de- fective or if it is not properly nour- ished the school authorities come to it's assistance and does what it can to have the difficulties removed, and system of education that does so much must be as near perfect as it is possible to be. It surely costs money, but isn't it worth it?
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29
USING U. s. BUTTER.

Chicago. Jan. 29.-Europe has turned to the United States for but ter. it was learned today. Chicago dealers shipped two carloads to Eng land by way of Canada and are nego- tiating for additional large sales to the warning nations.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29
GEN. STONE DEAD. Notable Figure in Political History of California Passes Away

San Francisco, Jan. 29.--Gen. George Stone. a notable figure in the political history of California and an active participant in public affairs, died at his home here today. He was seVcnty-tWO years old.
 At different times he served as ao- iutant general of the state militia and as chairman of the republican state central committee.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29
It is the tremendous snowstorms of

March the shepherds dread.
 The writer knows of an occasion on the Otshakov Steppe, when, out of an ottara of 2,0O0 sheep and 15O goats that were caught in the pelting, screaming snoW-drift, 1,200 sheep were lost, and all the goats. The sheep are mostly of the Wallachian or fat-tailed breed. and the merino ; though, of late, other strains have been successfully reared.
 In the fat-tailed sheep, the fat in or about it's tail is considered most valu- able, and brings high price among Russians.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29
FACTS AND RANCHES.

These are the slippery, slushy days, when it behooves the resident of the
 associated communities to be up early with shovel and sand in order that his front walk may not prove
 a trap for the unwary and a source
 of future expense to the city through justified damage suits.-Ansonia Sen tinel.
 The state of Connecticut is not too
 poor to establish a state farm for inebriates and state reformatory for women. Both institutions should have been provided for many years ago. Whatever projects have to be thrown overheard because of the con- ditiOn of the treasury, here are two that should be passed.-Hartford Post
 A recent arrest in New Britain on a charge of stealing an umbrella shows that in at least one city in the | state an umbrella is regarded as prop erty. From the frequency with which these articles change hands and their habit of disappearing when most l wanted many of us had come to the 1 conclusion that they were commonly considered to be public cOnvenien c es 1 rather than the subjects of private ownership.-Bridgep gepOrt Standard. The expenses were heavy in Uncle 1 JCes district. Even heavier than they 1 went in the bailiwick of your Uncle l Ebenezer who had S1O000 spent in ] his campaign without in the least l knowing anything about it. or being l in any way responsible for it. Out in 1 Uncle Joes district it seems that they l bought votes, many of them, at a high 1 price. One wonders if anybody | bought votes in Connecticut and if 1 SC how many, and for how much per 1 vote e?-Bridgeport Farmer.
 | If MT. Roraback, who in his letter l to Irving H. Chase of Waterbury 1 charged that the civil service law l was the product of wicked demo- cratic conspirators, must find himself l very much embarrassed by the knowl- edge that has poured in upon him 1 that it was the product of republi- can genius. A man so unfamiliar 1 with the history of the act and of
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29
TALK.

geSClOn that the
 printery depart
 n Day says that but as much need bn as a cat has for now getting its |an it could do the t if a printery was take away work of the state who vested and who ura ragement. That Will hold good in a case in which as a competitor engaged in busi- or town proposes siness conducted is with the idea ause on the prin- b be conducted at one under proper of course injures yet the state eX-
 private business Be he enjoys and mess and reduces he time. People this arran ent [ess is undertaken Festion comes up, [ appear to make leverth eless given slways, however.
 great many peo- me to time to de-
 there is scarcely public ownership he new adherents less is not taken s formerly con- Individuals. This every one who is Even the national h 1t up and it will efore some of tn e will proba bly, be ,rnm ent.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29
Saturday at the Big Store
 Wise Smith & Co.,, Hartford
SPECIAL SALE OF CoRsETs.

SPECIAL SALE OF CORSETS. Discontinued models and great bargains.
 s3 to SIC LaVictoria Corsets at 99c.
 s1 to s3 Thomson's Glove Fitting Corsets at 78c. .$3 w. E. Elastine Reduso at S1.s5. s1 P. N. with cork steel pro- :ector, 69c.
 $2 to $3 Standard Make Cor cts. 59c.
 soc to $1 H. & w. Brassieres, 39c.
 75c to s3 Women's and Misses H. & w. Waists, 6gc. All corsets fitted by our expert corsetiers if you desire free of charge.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29
Final Clean Up at Our Mid Winter Sale of WOmen'S and
 Children'S Footwear

Misses and Children's tan, high cut Button Boots worth $2.5O been selling lately at s2.19. Now at $1.6 .69.
 Women's patent Colt butcher Lace Boots, Cuban heels medium toe, very flexible, stitched sole, reg uar S2 At $149.
 Womens gray top Lace Boots, dull calf vamps' spool heels, plain toe to the minute style, reg uar s3 values. Sale price $2.49
 womens tan calf Button Boots extra high cut flexible stitched sole, hand lasted, military heel, regular $4 quality now at $2.79.
 Chdren's Calf Boots some regular cut, others extreme high cut lace button, many are the famous "Broadform' with Welted soles, not all every kind but all in the lot; values s2. At this sale to close $1.OO.
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29
REFORM.

much perturbed q E missioner ques- being a candi-
 Wilkinson of f Branford, MT. hd MT. Patten of he of them have gh votes to give Il and the non- is in the lead lt nineteen are
 One of Mer- has introduced
New Britain herald., 1915-01-29
|EWAGE DISPOSAL.

n introduced in the ling for. an investiga- tion of sewage dis g no more important the state at the eriden, New Britain places have thought lived this trouble in ration method, but ted to the satisfac- e where it has been the difficulties are
 itself or to neglect Dse operating it is d Ls not been decided. great deal of good
 it goes at it in a
 ecause there is no t only every city in
 1ax I(p the country