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Show Tblrvcs In the nllrnn-Rome, nllrnn-Rome, Sept. S. The cn to possess pos-sess some article which has touched the sacred hands or the representative representa-tive cf HL Peter has gruWD to such dimensions that now the Pope has been obliged U be more careful In his habits than formerly. Alter he has dressed himself for the day be locks tbe doors of his private apartment apart-ment and puts the keys Into his pocket. In this way lie Is ablo to circumvent any or bis attendants whoiiave been in the habit or purloining pur-loining numerous small articles which are used by his Holiness in his daily rouUne. These Uiey have sold an relics to English and American Ameri-can Roman Catholic tourists, who have gone off delighted with their purchases . On American declares that he Is tlie happy posses jor of a suit or pajamas which the Pope used to wear. Another lias his slippers, much worn, and a third exhibits with pride a silk liandkcrcblef. In the Ume of thoUtu Pope Pius IX, the sale ofslmllar effects were noticed and stef s were taken to put a stop to It, for It was the occasion of great scandal it tlie Vatican. |