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Tolland County press., 1883-01-25
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Act 1st.-Home of Farmer Dalton. "Don't talk politics." The dinner hour News From Fort Sum- ter and cab for 75, 1000 men, Quarrel of old friends. 'They hEng traitors in former times" Oath of ven- geance. The patriotic Dutchman. His wonderful story Husband and wife. ,"Go, and may God bless you." Little Willie. 4sDot dog" The Dutchman organizes company. Parting of lovers, and ''part- ing forever" Country first and love afterwards" Schneider the Dutchman and his new company. He means business and shows his poys' that he under stands military business. Enlistng. Schneider and his company sign the rolls The Daltons. "Hus- band, must you go?" Duty. Little Willie. "Please, mother may go?" Presentation of the flag. Part ing of loved ones.
 Act 2d.-Camp by night. The letter from home. Army duties. Songs and merriment. '"Tentng on the old camp ground" Inspection of the regiment. Generals McPherson and Sherman. News from Alt lanta. A brave man required. The dangerous mis- sion. Promse of promotion given by McPherson. Departure of the spy. The Confederate camp. Capt. StClair's soliloquy. Plotting. Pete. The old Negro is used rather roughly. Father and son. The man who shutters badly. The discovery. "A spy" "Do your worst, you cowardly traitors" Pete makes himself useful. s'No chance of ife.' Thrilling tableau, and capture of StClair. Escape of StCair The ursuit Generals McPherson and Sherman. News from the froHt, McPhefson preparing for bat tie. Firing on the left. "E must at ascertain the cause" The Rebel squad. McPherson's danger. ''Halt and surrender" The fatal shot. "It is Gen. eral McPherson you have killed the best in the Union Army"
 Act 3d.-Return of the spy. Sherman hears of the death of his friend. The enemy's line in motion. The long roll and general engagement.
 Act 4th.-Battlefeld by night. "Water! am dy- Ing for the want of water. Little Willie. The traitor forgiven. Edwin and Willie are made prisoners The discovery, and renewal of e oath of vengeance Act 5th.-Andersonvile with all its horrors. Hope of being exchanged. The last crust of bread. St. Clair informs Edwin of the arrival of his wife, Fears of insanity, and prayers to God for 10 know her. The maniac. "Oh, brother? don't you know ne? I am your brother Winie." Maud arrives Terror on beholding her husband. ''He must know me-" The picture. The recognition of the picture ''and you are-no, cannot be wrong, you are Maud my wife, thank God r! Vilainy ofsStClair. Thy cry for bread. Bravery of Willie. The fatal shot, and death of the brave boy. Madness. The curse E"Boys, let us pray that this may soon end.' The rescue.
 Act 6th-News of the surrender of Lee. The new
 love. The vacant chair. Happiness of Pete Re-.
 turn of the boys, and joyful meeting of loved ones Bummer's march, sad beautiful tableau.
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William Brimble, an Englishman, keep CT of a small saloon called the Travelers' Rest on Asylum street, Hartford, quar- reled with his wife at 1:15 Tuesday morn. ing, kicked her severely, and then cut her throat and his own with 8 razor. She ran scream aing and bleeding to the street, but died fboon after help arrived. He lived but a. short time. He has often abused his family and was recently put in jail for such abuse. They leave six children, five girls and one boy, the oldest of whom, 2 girl of 16, saw the tragedy.
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F. wAYLAND PRESTON. .....
 DUBLlC XENDUE..

F. wAYLAND PRESTON. ............: .:Auctioneer. DUBLiC VENDUE.-On Thurs x day. at o'clock p. m. and evening at o'clock Feb. leE, 1883, at the auction rooms, Main-st Stafford Springs, large variety of consigned proper ty, consisting in part follows Hay Cutter, Grind stone, Churn, pair Double Harness, Single liar ness, 2-Horse Bob Sleigh, Single Sleigh, 2-Horse Team Wagon, Parlor Stoves, Richmond Range Ware, Mattresses and Pillows Carpets, Chamber Sett, Chairs and Stands Farming Tools, Secondhand Clothing, Watches and Revolvers, Pedler's Jewelry Box, &c., &c. Any one havingfproperty that they wish to have sold at that time will please notify me as soon possible.
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In the Connecticut legislature bill has been introduced which provides that when presenting their ballots at the polls voters shall remove their hats.
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VARIOUS improvements in the forms of ballots are suggested to make them uni form and to prevent @spotting," but none of these are as good as to require ballots to be enclosed in envelopes, to be furnish ed by the state. This would answer ev- cry purpose, and be the most efficient and least expensive device. Make the use of envelopes compulsory, then no man can slip in duplicate pallets, nor have his tick ct inspected by purchasers or intimida- tors
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The projected tunnel under the Hudson at New York, upon which nearly two mil lion dollars and 28 lives have been wasted. has been abandoned, it is reported, the death of Trenor w. Park having discour- aged the stockholders
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EFFORTS will be made to have the li- cense law shorn of the features which make illegal selling difficult and danger ous, or the getting of licenses by the un- tittest of men less difficult. Go slow, gentlemen law makers the bars are none co hig h now,
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'eBUcMUPAIBA." - New, quick, complete cure days. urinary affections, smarting, fre- quent or difficult urination, kidney diseases' Sl. at druggists. Prepaid by express, $1.2 .25, $ for $5. E. s. WELLS, Jersey City, N. J.
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Dieds

V1ALUABLE FACTORY AND PRIVILEGE FOR SALE.
 The subscriber offers to sell for CASH, will ex- change it for other property, his FACTORY AND WATER POWER, situated in West Stafford, on one FEET, giving ample power for the mill full of ma chinery The building is extra well made 34x5o feet, stories high besides granite basement with room same size.
 For terms or particulars, call on or address
 HENRY WILTON, West Stafford, Cenn.
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While coupling cars on the N. l.. N. railroad at Willimantic, Friday, William Bowman slipped on the ice, and before he could recover himself one of the truck wheels was over one of his feet, causing necessary amputation above the ankle. He was brought to his home at Palmer on the evening train.
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"RoueH ON HRATs. ."-The thing desired found at last. Ask Druggists for ssRoueh on Rats It clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, bed bugs. f5c boxes.
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THE bill introduced to give the superior court power to transferTits sessions from TollandIto Rockville shonld.. be amended to include. Stafford. ..also, E The latter: place is far s.mere central than Rockville, and will better accommodate the county. We don't believe in perambulating court houses, but if Rockville, wants portable courts let the power be given tol move them..to other places beside that verge of the county. Nearly every place that Rock vile will better accemmodatei than, Tol- land, would be still better,,served to have the county seat z: Hartford. Let the change either include. Stafford, make over eastern Connecticut entire, or else let things stay as they are. The proposed change squints at an ultimate removal of the county seat to Rockville, and all that is neededito show its absurdity is to dis play maps of the county in the legislative chambers. Holland county representa- tives should look into this demure little plan, for it means expense and taxation. Include Stafford in the plan land if the Rockville people are really not dssirous of gobbling up all, they won't object to thisl and you have the thing so balanced, that there can be no landslide, to wipe out poor Holland, and Stafford will ac- eommodate more cases on the docket than Rockville can. <
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M RPPfOAe

In South Coventry, 17th, at the residence of the brides parents by Rev. F. E. Jenkins F. J. Watson of Springfield, Mass, and Minute B. Bradbury of South Coventry.
 Charles F. George and Rachel Farquhar, all of Staf- ford Springs. m
 In Meriden 2sd, Dr. E. A. Wilson ofaRockvillc and Ida Beach. SNaEM
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 Reduction of Stock.
 Reduction of Prices. Previous to inventory Feb. 1, and in order to make room for an IMMENSE STOCK OF NEW SPRING GOODS, to be opened im- mediately thereafter, we shall offer during the month of January UNRlVALLED BARGAINS IN
 EVERY DEPARTMENT. Great Bargains i'm PLUSHES and VELvETs. Black Pushes at $2.25, reduced from $3. l" {" |" $2.90, 's $3.75. '' < gas, $4:75,; A superb quaity of COLORED Pushes, in all shades, at $4, reduced from $4.75. Black and Colored vELvETs much under regular prices.
 GREAT BARGAINS In Fine Hosiery, Merino Underwear, Jersey Cashmere Gloves, Kid Gloves and Hand
 Knit Worsted Goods. 40 Dog. CORSETS at 5Oc, reduced from 75c. and $1.
 Bargains in Ladies' and Children's Neckwear also Special prices this month in Real
 Duchess Laces, Fichus, Collarsttes,
 Scarfs and Handkerchiefs. HAMBURG EMBROIDERIES, At prices this month that will defy all compe- tition.
 Ladies' Fine Cotton Underwear, made from the very best materials, and in the most superior manner. by Mrs. l.. M. Remington. We offer these elegant Goods during the present month at reduced prices, and will fill special orders from our patrons at the same reduction.
 CLEARING iOUT SALE of Trimmings and Buttons regardless of cost Ribbons at Reduced. Prices.
 Great Bargains in our Worsted Department. Largest and finest stock of Fancy Dry Goods in Massachusetts.
 w. D. KINSMAN, CORNER MAIN AND BRIDGE STREETS.
 SPRINGFIELD.
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.nISTRICT OF sOMERS, ss. Probate U Court, December 29, 1888. Assigned estate of Crispus A. Harwood, of said district.
 The Court of Probate for the District of Somers hath limited and allowed three months from date of of this order for the Creditors of said estate in which to exhibit their claims thereto and has appointed Leyerett E. Peaee and William L. Brainard of said Somers commissioners to receive and examine said elaine.
 Certified by SOLOMON FULLER, Judge.
 The subscribers give notice that they shall meet at the Probate Ofce in said Somers, on the 7th day of February and 21st of April next, at o'clock in the afternoon each of said days for the purpose of a tending to the business of said appointment.
 LEVERET E. PHASE, ! Commis- , WILLIAM T.. BRArNARD) sfoners.
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nISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Probate -D Court, January II, 1883. Estate of E. A. Con- verse & Co.,, of Stafford, in said district nsolvent debtors.
 The court of probate for the district of Stafford hath limited and allowed three months from the date of this order for the creditors of said estate represented insolvent in which to exhibit their claims against said estate; and has appointed William D. Heald and James Risley commissioners to receive and examine said claims. Certified by
 JOHN o. BOOTH, Judge.
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JAMES MCLAUGHLIN, PUBLISHER.
 S1.5O per year. Postage prepaid by the pub- lsher discount of 25 cents made when payment is made STRICTLY ADVANCE.
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FRoM THE SOUTH.

N NO"H u"@ wv A Perfect Com bkmatf0m with two Sa1-
 tent tAdvamtages-Whyt
 Concerns YOus
 'There is mistake about it,, remarked Dr. M: x. Flowers, of Galatin, Missouri, "BENSON'S CAP CINE POROUS PLASTERS are one of the neatest of advantages over all others, which may call the minor and the major First they clean and pleas the wearer. Second, they act quickly and powerful ly. have tried the Capcine Plaster on myself for such as Neuralgia, Muscular Rheumatism, Lumbago, Kidney trouble, etc., and in all cases relief has fol- lowed in from three to forty-eight hours."
 Dr. Flower merely voices the written oral opinion of thousands in his profession. BENSoN'S CAP. CINE POROUS PLASTERS are the perfect external application. The genuine have the word CAPC1NE cut in the center Price 25 cents.
 Seabury & Johnson, Chemists, New York. T TADMG on James River, Va., in a II AhlNO Northern settlement Illus trated circular free. J. F. MANCHA, Caremont, Va
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THE Conn. Methodist ttemperanceco convsn- tion will be held at the Asylum-st. church in Hartford Jan. 30th and 31st Each church is requested to send it's pastor..and two lay delegates. Free return tickets will be given. Revs. H. Montgomery, MD. Blu ell, R. Povey, c. E. Harris. B. M. Adams, u. Lansing, GIL. Taylor, O.J. Range, and c. w. Lyon are named to open discussions on the several proposed topics. Rev. MT. Palmer, F. A. Harwood, and c. G. Ellis are delegates from Stafford Springs.
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Disasters

The steamer Cimbria left Hamburgh for New York on Tuesday last, was injured by collision during fog on Friday, with the steamer Sultan, and sank almost ln- mediately. There were on board 20 cab in passengers, 362 steerage passengers, and crew numbering no persons. Of these over 300 were lost.
 A train upon the Southern Pacific rail- road was detached from its engines near Tchiehipa at midnight on Saturday, and left by its train hands, who were engaged in cutting ont an extra engine which had been assisting on an up grade. The un- attended cars started back down tue grade, gaining in speed until severals leaped the track with their sleepingTpassengers, and the wrecked coaches caught on fire. The surviving passengers could give little aid; and twenty persons were crushed or burn ed. and many more inj ured. The coroners jury have promptly laid upon the, railway officials the full responsibility for the aw ful disaster.
 The mixing house and packing houses of the Giant powder worksIat Point Clsm- ent, Cal,'' exploded on Sunday. One white man and between 40 and 50 Chinese are known to have been blown to atoms.
 A coal train, manned by 15 men, on the Georges Creek and Cumberland railroad, Tuesday, going down one of the steep grades, became manageable and started down at fearful rate of speed. On trestlework the front engine leaped the track, dragging all the cars and locomo- tivss after it, and rolled down steep hill 100 feet to the tracks of the Eckhart branch of the Cumberland and Pennsyl- vania railroad. Not one of the 15 men was found alive. Seven dead bodies were found in the middle of the wreck.
 IT has been week of fires and disas- ters. The principal fire in this vicinity was the burning of part of the buildings of the Boston Dock Company in Palmer on Saturday night, with loss of $125, 900. The main mill building was saved. It will take three months, at the least, to get the establishment running again.
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THE reelection of Senator Hoar off MAs- sachusetts was, of course, expected, he being the first choice of large majority of the republican members, ..and the sec- ond choice of most of the. others. The Massachusetts legislature. always goes into senatorial election without a caucus, so that it is not often that choice is made on. frat ballot, as.in other states. It is an anomaly in politics that Senator Hoar who is "half breed, !" had for his kchief opponent Ex. Gov. Long, +who.is "stal- wart," and..who hoped. for election. n.through democratic votes. Hoar is bluff, out spoken, and heartys hatsr of Conkling and Butler, and had the full weight of in- fuence against him that Butler could throw.
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The subscribers give notice that they shall meet al the office of E. A. Converse dE Co.,, in said town ot Stafford on the 17th days of February and April 1883 for the purpose of attending to the business of said appointment. WILLIAM D. HEALD,l Commis.
 JAMES RISLEY. { sioners
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lIsTRIoT OF sOMERs

All persons indebted to said estate requested t make immediate payment to
 DANIEL F. FAIRMAN. Trustee.
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ITO RENT.-The Saw and Shingle Mill
 1 in West Stafford. For terms, etc., address, MERRILL WILTON, New London, Ct. 20. box le
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SHOE TOWN ITEMS:
 E9- The Gases of BOOTS, SHOES and RUBBERS received by J. F. CHAMBER LIN indicate preparations for the most ex- tensive Fall sales on record
 @MEN'S HEAVY BOOTs.-1t does one s pocketbook good to hear CHAMBERLAIN talk prices on BOOTS. His arrangements with manufacturers saves all jobbers profits, besides securing BETTER ARTICLE.
 EJ Men can we'll afford to make trip to buy a pair of OHAMBERLIN'S KIP or CALF BOOTS.
 sg 20 CASES MEMS RUBBER BOOTS at LESS than Manufacturer Prices. EarYou know the place.
 CHAMBERLAIN.
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GANCERS.-By experience for the O past ten years upon myself and others, am now prepared to remove Cancers, and give satisfaction. Charges reasonable. CARLOS PROUTY.
 Stafford Springs Jan. 8, 1888.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-09-13
The Art OF Advertising.
Newark Advertiser

The newspaper has become the le-
gitimate inheritor of the patronage of
advertisers. 1t offers advantages that
no other vihicle possesses and ito
less than most others. It cannot
assumed that the advertising pages
of a paper are as carefully read as the
news portions, but it has gradually
educated the reader to look for what
he or she wants in the advertising
columns, and those who read hepaper
quietly at home are far more inclined
to go over their wants and look where
to supply them, than the man in the
street who is probably thinking more
of selling his own goods than of buy
ing his neighbours. Then the scope
of this method of advertising is almost
endless. 1t takes business card or
or two line notice, or it may cover
an entire page and there is chance
for q literary display. Many large
business houses keep gentleman of
education and skill in literary matters,
to superintend this department. of
their business, and it is wonderful
how much he finds, to say on what
would seem tobe hackneyed subject.
Indeed, the art of advertising is to be
always fresh and new, to be short, yet
clear and concise, to be humorous
when humor will tell, but to be plain
and direct. The nearer an advertise
ment harmonized with the general
style and drift of the paper the more
likely it is to be- read and make an
impression.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-09-13
The Widow.

The feminine mind is often not o lit
tie puzzled to understand why the fas-
cinations of a widow are so much more
potent than those of q single woman
why is it that in every gathering the
widows will carry off the'partner from
under the very nose eff the spinster
who is in the very fower--wall- flower
of her youth. Does she speak with
the tongues of men and angels more
than the rest of us? Is she better
bred? Does she fatter with more
skill, or dress with more effect? Is
she prettier? they ask, p erhaps. Is it
the jointure left by her Marquis OF
Carabas, or because has she been en-
dorsed by a lord of creation. Orls 1t
the shadow of an early grief that at
tracts, or the exhibition OF most beau
tiful resignation? In the young girls
estimation the suffice was about the
right kind of q widow. Ought not
the only flame left for her be that OF
the funera, pyre? And is not there
something ungenerous, she asks, IN a
world where husbands are scarce, for
a woman to appropriate more than
one? Is it not kind of denial OF I'M
mortality? But the young girl IS told
that these are the fine-spun feelings
of sentimentalist, that the widow
does right to live in the world, and
not, Ike Old Morality, among graves.
Very possibly she may not wish to
marry again but she may not have bur.
led all her little vanities, her love OF
admiration, her interest in human KIND,
especially mankind, in the grave with
her husband. Is it her fault II men
prefer her society? Perhaps it is her
very indifference, having pleased one
man, whether others are pleased or
not, that is irresistible, or the conh-
dence which that fact gives. Perhaps
it is because she never breaches 10
these over somebody else's shoulder ;
because tobacco smoke does not Affect
her: because she is not afraid to show
her interest; because, knowing ther
weakness, she yet likes their society /;
because her unprotected position and
her becoming weeds appeal to the
manly heart: or because she has learn
ed tact in the scrimmage with her nus
bands relations. Perhaps, through
having loved and lost, she has tolcn I
a wider camut of emotions, and her
experience has made her more inter
sting than the callow girl. Doubt
les society needs widows; Just as
much as II needs single women ana
ed people, to give spice and 11 va
life. and It would be a thOus -
les II the HindOO custom we're
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-09-13
The Pilgrimage to Mecca.
New Orleans Times Democrat. {.

In view of the fact that the French
government is actually considering
the expediency of jointly occupying
the Holy City of Mecca with other
civilized powers, in the hope of so
controlling the yearly pilgrimages
thither, as to prevent the endengering
and spread of cholera epidemics, it
will be interesting to note few facts
connected with this pilgrimates which
afford evidence of how closely the
.custum is connected with the very
basis of Moslem faith. This pilgri-
mage belongs to the class of Ferd or
divine ordinances obligatory upon
every Mohammedan once during life.
None of ether sex are exempted, I'M.
less by reason of extraordinary pow
erty; even blind man is bound if he
has means to hire guide to carry
him to the Kaaba. No woman is ex-
empted unless she cannot find a man
to accompany her; but this difficulty
can always be obviated with the aid
of money. Nevertheless the expen-
ses of the pilgrimage is considerable.
especially for Mohammedans living
in India, Central Asia brother remote
countries each one must take
with him not only sufficient means
for his journey, but also something
for charity; and moreover he must be-
fore his departure, leave his family
sufficient means for support during an
absence which sometime, even in
these days of steamer and railroads,
lasts a year. And so heinous is it
considered to neglect this pilgrimage,
that the Meslem doctors at one time
discussed the ACCESSIBILITY of putting
all to death who refrsined from per-
forming it.
On the other hand, the Prophet
has promised the following heavenly
graces to all who piously make the
journey: -,
"Whosoever entereth Mecca shall
depart therefrom pure as a newborn
child"
Zone prayer at Mecca is worth
100000 prayers uttered elsewhere"
"One day of fast at Mecca shall be
held worth a fast of 100000 days
elsewhere.
Zone almsgiving at Mecca to the
amount of one dirhem shall be record
ed in heaven as equal to an aims OF
100000 dirhems.
"And each single good action there
performed shall be held equal to 1OO,-
600 good deeds wrought elsewhere.
HE that shall endure the heat Of
Mecca,-hell shall be removed from
him to the distance of 200 years
Journey; and heaven brought nearer
to him by 200 years journey"
"The Lord looks down once every
night upon the world;---the first city
that he sees is Mecca, the first people
He beholds are those who are praying
therein"
"All who perform the Thawaf (the
Three Visits shall be delivered from
the pains Of hell"
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-09-13
Rescued from Agonizing Death.

New YCRK.-Mr. James White, 1862
Broadway, formerly chief instructor in
Gickels' Riding School, in this city,
said to newspaper reporter: &,
broke my shoulder, arm and elbow,
splitting the socket in four parts.
Rheumatism set in and I employed the
best physician. He tried everything,
but I grew worse, and at last he said ::
Il have one more thing to try and if
that fails nothing can give you relief,
and that is st. Jacobs OIL I used
this great pain-reliever, and am able
to use my arm, free from all rheuma-
tic trouble. [ have also recommended
the remedy to a number of people,
and in every case they have been
speedily and effectually cured"