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The Press., 1884-05-01

Ward Lamen, when Lincoln had ap- pointed him Marshal of the district of Col umbia, accidentally found himself in 8 street fight, and, in restoring peace, he struck one of the belligerents with his fist, a weapon with which he was notoriously familiar The blow was harder one than Lamon intended, for the fellow was knock ed senseless, taken up unconscious, and lay for some hours on the border of life and death. Lamon was alarmed, and the next morning reported the affair to the president. 'sI am astoaished at you, Ward" said MT. Lincoln; ''you ought to have known better Hereafter, when you have to hit 8 man, use 8 club, and not your fist
 DoN'T You Do IT.-Don't suffer any longer with the pains and aches of Rheumatism, which make life burden to you. Relief, speedy and permanent, can be procured at the nearest drug store, in the form of Kidney Wort. Elbridge Malcolm of West Bath, Maine, says: T was completely prostrated with Rheumatism and Kidney troubles and was not expected to recover. The first dose of Kidney-Wort helped me- Six doses put me on my feet, it has nov entirely cured me and have had no trouble since.'
The Press., 1884-05-01
HOW HARRY NORTON AND HIS WIFE
 WENT TO HOUSEKEEPING.

"Good morning, Mrs. Norton. What pretty cottage,-and housekeeping so soonn
 sYes, Miss Eva Harry and I wanted home, if ever so humble. I read in The Press that we could get an outfit in Spring field by paying part down and the rest in in- stallments. We visited the great house-fur- nishing store of Metcalf & Luther (the only place where we could find everything we wanted), and bought four carpets, two cham Der se,s, parlor and dining room set, crock cry and kitchen furniture, mirrors, and silver ware, the whole for $500. We paid $50, down, and the rest at $15 month. Harry is earning good wages, and he can pay it easily They were very polite there, and showed us many things we did not buy, such as kerosene stoves, glassware, baskets, oil-cloths, ladies' writing desks, hall racks, sofas, lounges, &c. They had everything needed for house-keep- ing Their prices were full as low prices elsewhere. Look at our new range"
 Eva-''It is beauty Does it cook we'll ?"
 Mrs. Norton-'iYss, 1t does, and it is very saving of fuel, It is called the Household They have sold hundreds of them, although it is a new pattern"
 Eva-''That is a nice refrigerator. Did you buy it there?"
 Mrs. Norton-''Yes. It is called the 'Dia- mond' We bought it for $15, and it is just lovely. It keeps ice so long, and the food is so sweet and pure."
 Eva..whas pretty carpet that isl'
 Mrs. Norton-"Yes, and cheap, too, first quality ingrain, and only 72R cts. yard. They had elegant brussells and tapestries for 90 cts They said our carpet was from a bankrupt stock in New York, and we got it 25 per cent. under usual prices elsewhere"
 Eva-"Your curtains are very tasty"
 Mrs. Nortoa-"Yes, we got them there, too. They have a large stock and the greatest va riety I ever saw. Their spring fixtures are the best made. See, the curtain rolls up it. self and here is our carpet sweeper, the New Model, which is the best and kept by M etcaf & Luther, too. You must go up stairs"
 Eya-"Oh, what a pretty chamber-set; /; light finish; veFy fashionable now"
 Mrs. Norton-"Yes; a neat ash set is good enough for Harry and I. We got both sets for less than $75."
 Eva-"Well you did get bargain. was in Hartford last week, and they asked me $50 for one ash set no better than yours. We'll, you ought to be happy in so cosy home, furnished for so little money"
 Mrs. Norton-''Yes, we are happy, and hope you may soon have as snug a little home of your own." Y $ & >a 45 z,
 Eva-'t will tell you little secret. I am to be married in three weeks, and shall tell John about this Metcaf & Luther store, and we will get an outfit, as you have, and go right to housekeeping" zEt Mrs. Norton-''I can congratulate you on your bright prospects, and hope you will at once visit Metcaf & Luther, who are opposite Court Square, and they will show you the largest stock of housekeeping goods you ever saw. Good morning. Prom the Household
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DESTORED
AT LAST.
142 East fifth Street, )

142 East 47th Street, NeW 1oFk' N' !. MIR. VIM. RENNB: Dear Friend-ln Apr1l' 1884, was very severely and suddenly attacked with lnnam matory rheumatism It was very like paralysis; the pain commenced under the knees and was so severe fainted and for nearly week was so helpless tha I couldn't turn in bed
 My daughter applied kerosene oil, neither ot us knowing anything about the disease and this reeved the pain somewhat. Then my stomach refused food, took some medicine which gave me good appetite We bathed the limbs with everything we heard of, and in few weeks the pains left the limbs and settled in my left arm and hand.
 seemed to be well all but that and it was use- less only for paperweight In June went to spend the summer with my half brother near Utica, and there a lady, who was one of my scholars 54 years ago. told me she had something that would cure nay arm, which so painful could not sleep and my shoulder could not be moved. I verify believed it was fastened for life.
 I had combed my hair and dressed with one hand fmrthree months when this lady brought me bottle of RENNEas MAGIC OIL. q verify believe the Lord sent me there) .qOhl" exclaimed, looking at the likeness of my old friend on the label on the botte ssthat is Mr. Renne. of Pittsfeld, Mass. know him. and if he recommends this It IS good" sent for g bottle and began to apply it thoroughly asi do every thing and in three days felt very peculiar sensations in that joint felt as if my was being restored, could only praise God for delivcrance at last ana .oh how happy was when could raise my hand to my head. I almost cried for joy. In month or so my arm was we'll. can sew work as well as ever, but know my system is not alright yet. am using Dr. Herrick's Vegetable Liver Pills, and think they are doing me great deal of good. have used three bottles of Rennes Magic Oil, and shall always keep it about me in case ofa renewal of my attack for it indeed "Works like Charm" Your grateful friend
 MRS. c. S. PARTRIDGE.
 RENNE's MAG1c:OIL is sold by druggists and deal o.s in roadicines eueru1uhere at 26 cents bottle.
The Press., 1884-05-01
Volume 27.I Number g..
PASS IT ON.

.
 PASS IT ON. An Arab came to the river side :. -.... With donkey bearing an obelisk; But he would not try to ford the tide For he had too good an * e.1 e5s a -Boston Globe So he camped all night by the river side, And remained till the tide had ceased to
 swell ,. For he knew should the donkey from life sub-
 side He would never find it's | -s < @
 .-. -Salens Sun6eam. In the morning he sought to ford the tide; When the donkey stopped at the water to
 quaf, The rider fell off, let the obelisk slide, Thus afording newspaper
 --Rome Sentinel But in the eve when the tide was low And the sun had set on the vegetation, He stirred up the mule and made it go, Nor was he stopped by an
 -Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette. Soon they reached their journeys end, The mule was. frisky under the lash. ; sy And while the girls looked brightly on The mule and master cut a :.
 Philadelphia Euensng Nesos. And very good impression made: Thus filling their hearts with bliss, For girls have often donkeys admired, But this is said in )
 Chicago Specimen. And in all the journey the donkey mads, s He did not seem to be wear-i-ed But the girls were nevertheless afraid He was not the mule of the.
 -Nesoark Daily Aduertiser. But he was cold, this wise old mule, -' - Though wise was he as Solon: For though his load was kndling wood, He did not put the So he set forth to find wife, And thought that he would bag her. But butcher put an end to his life With cold and piercing f t.
 W. Y. Com. Ado. He laid back his ears, ugly and low, r And prayed with 8 startling sound, He kicked his master a mile or so, And was then led off to $ So fun is run on this poor old mule, 2 And mercy none is shown her, Yet the fun is run according to rule, Except it lacks 8,
 -Hartford Times. And this historic mule, the legend runs, Travelled fast and far without rations. His meat is on sale-is mule beef in demand What are the latest ''''
The Press., 1884-05-01

For three years MT, R. Q: Wright, of Gas ton, N. o., had been an intense sufferer from Rheumatism. His friend, J. A. Warwick, of Petersburg, Va., writes: Before the first bottle of Athlophoros was finished he was able to walk, and now goes about all over his farm" In this case, which the friends of MT. Wright regarded as desperate, a test was made of Athlophoros. It surprised friend and pa- tient by it's prompt and thorough action on the blood end diseased parts, and won the em- .phatic opinion that it was truly specific for Rheumatism. %Ifs s.& 8*
The Press., 1884-05-01
HE DID THE REST HE COULD.

An Irish laborer was recently killed on the railroad, and one of his fellow work men was deputed to break the news to his wife.
 s'Break it gintly to her, Dennis, poor sowl, :" he was instructed "Lead her up to it by degrees, and not be too sudden like"
 "Is this Mrs. McFadden ?'' asked Den ais, who was frightened at the task be- fore him, of the woman who opened the door.
 sIt is. Phat do ye wants'
 ''Is MT. MoFadden in ?"
 "He is not. He is beyant on the ra,l- road, wurrking for 90 cents day" w ''Its 8 foine day, Mrs. McFadden, Would ye moind giyin' me tashte of wather? Thank ye, had cess to the stuff. Its & feine day, Mrs. McFadaen.'
 'sYis it's a foine day. Phat would we be afther doing wid Misther McFadden 9
 1T want to say him on some private business. Wull he be home this av'nil', do ye think ?"
 'He wull.",
 s'Misther McFadden is very deceat mon, and shure he has a foine lookin wolfe. Yer of Oirish descint, av coorse ?'' eYis; me grandfathur was an O'Rourke, ana me IaGIluf was Ine pest mon that lNeT left ould Oireland.' D =
 ''I think Oi'll wait fop Misther McFad- den. ! want to spake to him at wanct when he comes home."
 "Poor crathur,' communed Dennis, as he seated himself, "Oi'm the mon to break the news g1ntly to her, but it's hard wurrk. There they come now with all that is left of poop Misther McF alden. Oi say, Mrs. McFadden," exclaimed Den. his, "they're bringin' yer husband to yer. A train ran over him aud killed him. ;
 And, with the tears standing in his eyes, Dennis said, "Byes, I broke the Tt WIS gintly, poor sowl, ,"-PhiIadelphsa CaH.
The Press., 1884-05-01
SEQUEL OF 4 ROMANTIC LOVE AFFAIR.

The tragic sequel of a romantic love af- fair has just come to light in, North Car olina. It appears that during the war of the rebellion, Captain Raphael Livingston, of the Union army, was taken prisoner and confined in confederate prison at Salisbury, N. 0. During the last year of the war he managed to escape, through the aid of a pretty girl The escaped sol dier made his way on-efoot through the mountains in the western part of the state, and after many trials and much suffering he reached Wilkes county, which is iu remote section of the state. There he fell in with Miss Rose Austin, another young lady, who assisted h1m in eluding the con- federates in her ntighborhood. The hand some young officer made deep impress sion upon Miss Austin, and an engage. ment of marriage vas the result
 Miss Austin managed to render such as- sistance to her lover that he got through the southern lines and made his way to his home in New York. In 1867, two years after the close of the war, Living ston returned to Wilkes county to claim his bride. During the intervening years, Charles Bird, young farmer in the neigh borhood, and an old admirer of Miss Aus tin, had come between them and gained the girls affection, and soon after the young captains reappearance in Wilkes, he one day suddenly disappeared without leaving any clue to his whereabouts.
 Bird and Miss Austin were soon after wards married, and the romance of the federal officer soon passed out of the minds of the Wilkes county people. It was re- ylved few days ago by quarrel between Bird and his wife, in which the latter in- formed one of the neighbors that Bird and two other men shot and killed Livingston and buried his body in neighboring wood. A negro. who is alleged to have participated in the crime, corroborates the wife's story.
 All the parties have been arrested and committed to the Wilkes county Jail to await an examination upon the charge of murder. The case attracts intense inter est in that section, where all of those most deeply interested are we'll known, and where the missing federal officer was great favorite during his brief and, it now appears, fatal visit, bent on wooing and claiming his beautiful bride Mrs. Bird is now 40 and still quite pretty. She is ac- complished and of good family connections.
The Press., 1884-05-01

THEY WILL SURELY FIND YoU.-They are looking for you everywhere. Drafts of air in unexpected. places, going from hot rooms to cool ones, carelessness in changing clothing : In short anything which ends in ''com- mon cold in the head" Unless arrested this kind of cold becomes seated in the mucous membrane of the head. Then it is Gatarrh In any and all it's stages this disease always yields to Ely's Cream Balm. Applied to the Hnostrils with the finger. Safe, agreeable, cer- lain Price fifty cents.
The Press., 1884-05-01
s'MaryIand, My Maryland.''
 "Pratty wives and s.- Lovely daughters"
n 0 rather low and miasmat-

My farm lies in @ rather low and miasmat- ic situation, ,and . -..-.., ... ''My wife"
 ''Who?" .- ::Was very pretty blonde!"
 Twenty years ago, became
 ''Sallow!'
 "Hollow-eyed!" .s..s.s. s5+:s / Withered and aged! !''
 Before her time, from
 ''Malarial vapors, though the she made no particular complaint, not being of the grumpy kind, yet caused me great uneasiness. . "A short time ago purchased your remedy for one of the children, who had very se- we're attack of biliousness, and it occurred to me that the remedy might help my wife, as found that our little girl upon recovery had |. ''Lost !"
 "Her sallowness, and looked as fresh as 8 new blown daisy. We'll the story is soon told. My wife to-day has gained her old time beauty with compound interest, and is now as handsome a matron (if I do say it myself) as can be found in this country, which is noted for pretty women. And have only Hop Bitters to thank for it.
 '"The dear creature just looked over my shoulder and says, T can fatter equal to the days of our courtship, and that reminds me there might be more pretty wives if my broth CT farmers wou d do as have done" s,z Hoping you may long be spared to do good, I thankfully remain,
 a Most truly yours, s fe
 c. l.. JAMES. BELTsvILLE, Prince George Co.,, Md,) s-1t-.1ifF May 26th 1SS3:
The Press., 1884-05-01

GA A clergyman h.. was devoutly reading the Holy
 to certain words in the lower right-hand cor ner to which he desired to give great empha- sis. So he read with loud voice, .'.Iam"- turned over two leaves and continued 'an ass, the foal of an ass"-then, seeing his mis- take, found the right place, and added-"that I am." Which of course, nobody would de- nv .
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 A LUCKY KANGAROO HUNTER. of the most daring Kangaroo hunters of Australia, and his stag hounds, were terribly lacerated by wounded Kangaroo, on the great sheep rancho of MT. Alfred Hay, Boomanoomana N. S. w., and were entirely cured by the use of St. Jacobs Oil. Mr. Hay writes that it is the greatest pain-cure ever introduced for man or beast.
 A man named Limburger has turned up at Rochester, N. Y., who claims that he hasn't scent to his name
 It is really matter for wonder that some families still persist in exposing themselves to the well-known danger of using inferior and dangerous burning oils, when an article like Pratt's Astral Oil can be obtained at moder- ate price, and safety guaranteed.
 A newspaper man apologized for mistake in his journal by saying that the types were 8 ''little Set up."
 Eg-A THING OF BEAUTY.-The most brilliant shades possible, on all fabrics are made by | the Diamond Dyes. Unequalled for brilliancy and durability. 1Oc. at druggists: Send ,2c. I for 32 Sample Colors. Wells, Richardson & Co.,, Burlington, Vt.
 Seven letters in the alphabet have always been in trouble, while four of them have al- ways been in luck.
 Stop using Hair Dyes and begin the use of that valuable hair preparation, Palmers Hair Tonic and Restorer It surpasses all pomades and oils It is unrivalled in its delicacy and agreeableness. Its perfume is delightful. It is absolutely innocuous and no possible i'll eff fects can result from its use
 Philadelphia Call: Lent is over, and for the next II months itswill be extremely un- fashionable to do any repenting. s. .
 sprains, Lameness, Pains and Stitches, Weak Back or Disease of the spine will be immediately relieved on application of Hop Plaster over the affected part. Its penetrative power is wodderful. Warranted to be the best made. 13 .s. : Fred Douglas has been disowned by one of his cousins. This shows that an Ethiopian eau change his kin if he wishes to.
The Press., 1884-05-01

Domino parties are fashionable entertain ments in New York, the women, but not the men, wearing masks. At an entertainment young man was flirting desperately with a domino, when, to his astonishment, the voice from behind the mask said: tWhy, Bobby, where did you learn such frightful things ?'s The domino proved to be his mother.
 SPONGE CAKE.--To three well-beaten eggs add one cup white sugar, and thoroughly sift together. Then take one heaping cupfui flour and thoroughly mix with it while dry one measure each of acid and soda Cor two heap ing teaspoonfuls acid and one moderately heaping teaspoonful soda) of Horsford's Bread Preparation. Then stir the flour co prepared into the eggs and sugar, and last of ali, stir into the whole one tablespoonful hot water. Salt and flavor to taste. Bake immediately.
The Press., 1884-05-01

''Yes, Mrs. Veraphine is very highly cul- tured lady. I don't think ever knew her to express satisfaction with anything she ever saw. Nothing comes up to her high stand ard D
The Press., 1884-05-01

HoRsFoRD's BREAD PREPARATION for cake, pastry, biscuit etc., is superior to any other baking powder Try it. 5
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oeed from first hour. The broad f0ad to tortnne opens before the workers absolutely ssnf. Al once adtresss, TRUE & CO, AHsusta, Maine
 WHEREAS I, the subscriber, have levied w warrant upon certain real estate situated ID the town of Wilmington, County of Holland, and state of Connecticut taxed and assessed to James Horstal time of assessment, which real estate is bounded north by land of N. H. Thompsons heirs, east by the Brown, and west by land of Mrs F. J. Bently, and contains six acres more or less Said levy being for lists of 1ssO 1884, 1882 and 1885, and amounting to four dollars and eighty cents This is to give notice that on the 22d day of May A. D., 1884, at o'clock a. m, on the premises shall sell at public auction enough of said real estate to pay said taxes with interest," and all chargeable cost of collection.
 J. BUGBEE, JR., Collector.
 Datad st wilnoton Anril I 1SS4 =, 1Oa6w
The Press., 1884-05-01
THE POSTMASTER, Winchester, Mass, sa

THE POSTMASTER, Winchester, Mass, says {: Mrs. Carleton, and was astonished at the re- markasle effects of your Sulphur Bitters in curing their son, and it's large sale is undoubt- edly due to the fact that it is an honest med icine. know of many others who have been cured by its. use, and do not think too much can be said in it's praise. Yours truly, GEO. D RRowN p M
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l. A HOME ENDORSEMENT from practicing physicians is very seldom given to propri- etary article, yet this is what c. A. Pelton of Middletown, Conn. has received.
 We the undersigned, physicians of Middle town, have been made acquainted with the formula from which the "Kallocrine' is made and consider it especially adapted for the pur- poses for which it is recommended, viz: for renewing, strengthening, and beautifying the Hair; and in many instances of restoring gray Hair to it's original color. Signed, F. Woodruff, M. D., 2, B. Nye, M. D., M. C.. Hazen, M. D.
 ''Kall ocrine" is sold by druggists at 50 cents bottle. There is nothing that will do in its place.
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Dated at Wilmington, April [, 1884.
KNHEREAS I, the subscriber, have levie

AT HEREAS I, the subscriber, have levied
 w warrant upon certain real estate sitrated in the town of Wilington County of Holland, and state of Connecticut taxed and assessed to Dickinson Ben- nett Co.,, and supposed to belong to said Dickinson
 Bennett & Co.,, at the time of assessment, which real east by New London Northern Railroad, south and west by land of Selden Curtss, containing one half acre more or less. Said levy being for the payment of taxes due the town of Wilmington lists of 1ss0 1884, 1882 and 1885, and amounting to four dollars and thrtyseven cents This is give notice that the .sd day of May, A. D.. 1884, at II o'clock m., on the premises, shall sell at public auction enough of said I estate, together with building thereon, to na s;a taxes with interest, and all chargeabe cost pf pfJ Jconec,io eHe N f1f J.BUGBEE, JR, Collector.
 VI Dated at N 'uingt0n April ', 1884. 10a6w
The Press., 1884-05-01

EOR SALE-Valuable Realestate on Gold I St. Terms easy. Possession given April 1st.,-7
 s fEs sS EDWARD FAIRNESS. Inquire of GEO. c. PARKESS.
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VXIHEREAsS I, the subscriber, have levied
 w a warrant m 'sn certain real estate situated in

w warrant mn sn certain real estate situated in the town of Wilinaton. County of Toland and state of Connecticut taxed .I assessed to Amssa aa and Elizabeth Hot and suppos ts Reaong g. 10 ssa aa- which real estate is bounded no sg highway lead ing from Wilmington Center to W1RAgt0n ,i5 Honow' south by land of said Eldredge, A. c; EdgsH2n Geo. H: Knight and west by land of B. <: Aotfe COP. Goh of redemption in other piece or parcel ot lasd with the buildings thereon, containing thnty acres and Mrs D. A. Cortiss, and east by land of said Mrs D. A. Cortss and Wm. H. Holt, south by highway, and west by highway and lands of M. l.. Dimock; ; said levy being for the payment of due the town of Wilmington. llsts of 1881, 1882 and 1889, and amounting to fortyseven dollars and fortyfve cents 1884, at o'clock D. m., the premises, shall sell
 at public auction enough of said real estate to pay said taxes with interest," and all chargeabe costs of collection. J. BUGBEE, JR., Col2eetor.
 Dated at Willington Aprh ', 1884. lOa6w TN0R -Va1uobIa Rooloo%o4a o,, C1xsld.