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The Press., 1885-09-03
Issued Every Thursday Evening.
TEMPERANCE NOTES.

Edited for The Press in behalf of the Stafford Sprng WIG. T. U. | STRANGE That men will not go agains that which destroys them.
 That the only enemy men will love i rum.
 That this great and mighty nation should spend SAG, ,646, 495 for the support of tn. Gospel, and $7O0, 1000, 900 for liquor.
 That this nation, in looking into its pris ons, alms-houses, penitentiaries, asylums and reformatories, does not rise up and strike 8 mighty blow at the rum traffic.
 Oh, Heaven for one generation of clear and unpolluted men-men whose veins are not fed with fire men fit to be compan- ions of pure women men worthy to be fathers of children men who do not stum ble upon the rock of apoplexy at mid-age or go blindly groping and staggering down to drunkard's grave, but who sit and look upon the faces of their grandchildren with eyes undimmed and heart uncanker. ed. Such genesatioRs sast this is possible in America and to produce such gener tatfon as this the persistent, conscientious work of the public press is entirely compe tent as an instrumentality.-Dr. ,J c. Holland.
 Nor My BUSINESS. wealthy man in St. Louis was asked to aid in @ series o1 temperance meetings, but he scornfully refused. After being further pressed, he said
 "Gentlemen, it is not my business" A few days later, his wife and two daugh. ters were coming home in the lightning express. In his grand carriage, with two liveried attendants, he rode to the depot thinking of his splendid business, and planning for the morrow. Hark did some one say ''accident?" There are many railroads centering in St. Louis. If there has been an accident it is not likely it hap pened on the--and Mississippi railroad Yet it troubles him. "It is his business now. The horses are stopped on the in. stant, and upon inquiry he finds it has oc cured twenty-five miles distant on the and Mississippi. He telegraphed te the superintendent
 ''I will give you five hundred dollars fol an extra engine" *s
 The answer flashed back, "No."
 'I will give you one thousand dollars for an engine.
 "A train with surgeons and nurses has already gone forward, and we have nc other"
 With white facesand anxious brow, the man paced the station to and fro. It k his business now. In half an hour, per haps, which seemed to him half century the train arrived He hurried toward it and in the tender found the mangled ant lifeless remains of his wife and one of hi daughters. In the car following lay hi other daughter, with her dainty ribs crush ed in, and her precious life oozing slowl. away.
 A quart of .whiskey, which was dranl fifty miles away by railroad employe was the cause of the catastrophe.
 Who dares say of this tremendous ques tion, "It is not my business ?''
The Press., 1885-09-03
Volume IS. Number g.

A correspondent of The Detroit Journal writes the following humorous reminis- cence of journalist well known in Con- necticut. ''In Washington the other day I met Ike Bromley-white of hair and whiskers, but as handsome as ever. He had no gray hair twenty years ago, when he was in the Connecticut legislature, and used to put in his evenings playing bill lizards and making it interesting for his friends. One day chap whom he had "done up" on several occasions introduced an expert .player to Bromley under the name of Scott. As the game progressed Bromley would say ''Your play, MT. Squat.'' Finally the introducer became indignant, and said '.We all know you are wag, Brom but my friends name is Scott. I spoke his name plainly when presented him-there is no wit in calling him MT. Squat" Bromley looked hurt, and replied, penitently: 1T beg pardon, old fellow. It was stupid mistake, but really your friend plays billiards ''-speak- ing slowly and fnmbling with his watch seals as if greatly embarrassed-"he plays billiards so we'll thoght perhaps he spell ed his name with cue"
 New York Letter The best thing that f ever heard about Conkling is told by a wellknown lawyer. He was opposed to Conkling in case in court, and Conkling was making great speech. Suddenly Q stranger walked to the lawyers table and sad ''Say, who's that fellow speakin ?''
 ''That, sir, is Roscoe Conkling, was the reply.
 '.Is that Conkling? Seems to be stuck on hisself, ain't he?'
 And that is the truth of it. Conkling would be great man, only he is ''stnck on hisself' #
The Press., 1885-09-03
Correspondence of N. Y. Tribune.) AMONG NEW ENGLAND HILLS.

The rugged hills of Pomfret again afford healthful recreation and invigoration to a large number of New Workers this season, as for several seasons past. The rapid growth of Pomfret ill popularity as sum- mer resort is something surprising when one thinks of its apparent remoteness from the centers of civilization. But after all its attractiveness is really understood when one observes the great natural beauty of its scenery, the inspiring air of its hills, and the superior intelligence, thrift and enterprise of its native citizens. Nor is the region so remote as it first seems, for Pomfret Station, only about mile down hill from the center of this lovely scene, as one of the visitors has it, is on the main line of the New York and New England railroad, five miles east of Putnam, and only about four hours ride from New York and two hours from Boston.
 Many New York city people are this season registered at the two large villas and several cottages owned and managed by the Messrs. Charles w. and Benjamin Grosvenor, brothers and natives of Pom fret, sons of old residents, and by parents and by marriage connected with the best traditions of the place. ''The Grosvenol boys'' are yet comparatively young men, and have done great deal for the modern development of Pomfret. It was by the forethought of their ancestors that Pom. | fret's main street was so abundantly pro vided with the beautiful naples that afford it grateful shade to-day. Among the New York people who occupy private cottages are the families of Dr. Austin G. Fox, Dr. and w. Chapin, and MT. l.. w. White. Mrr David Ripley is just completing cot l tage at which his family will hereafter make permanent home, going to New York for brief winter season.
 The number of annual summer visitors will range from 200 to 300. There is con stant coming and going. To accommodate the business men who come on from New York and Philadelphia to spend Sunday s special way train runs to and from Willi mantle and Pomfret Sunday afternoon to connect with the New England limited ex press. The visitors begin to come early in May and finger till late i'll autumn Driving over the hills is the chief amuse ment, especially among the adults But buys and girls and young men and maid ems are numerous, and so are tennis courts base ball and foot ball games, musicales amateur theatricals, etc., etc. Evidence of the wealth and fashion of the visitors may be seen in the fact that elegant pri vate equipages, dog carts and coachmen 1T livery are frequent sights in the afternoon Evidence of the active interest taken in tho outside world by both residents and visit ors is seen in the abundance of periodi calls and newspapers lying about on desl l and table.
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For The Press.l lF-WITH ITS MORAL.

 If fathers dog had hurried on
 He might have caught rabbit But, lettering, till his chance was gone Old Towser failed to grab it. If you have grabbed neighbor,
 Much inclined to selfishness- You will find abundant labor # In reforming him-I guess If you owe the man who duns you,
 Don't abuse him for his pains Promise him, next cash you come to, You will ,liqaidate his claims. If ou treat the poor unkindly Who are laboring for you, They vii not esteem it friendly
 Take the golden rule to do. If your donkey takes a. notion ... He had rather balk than go, @ ;#s-s Try him, with gentle potion
 Of the rawhide-then cry, Whoa! If you drink, and waste your money, And your time-the same as cash, Strange that you esteem it funny?
 Guzzling down such poison trash? If you have teething baby, s1 Do not make the dear one worse By your dosing-for, you may be Nothing but teuder curse. If you are bound to have "cr,"
 And things will not admit it. .--. Just rub an onion in your eye; t z Not whole, perhaps, but split it. & If the scenes that daily meet us Were but good and pleasant made Would not many friends that greet us, Stronger greet if love should aid  If our thoughts were known to others As they fit across the brain Some we hold as dear as brothers,
 Might not love as we'll again. Holland, Aug. Sth, 1885. J. l.. CLOuGH.
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(Centribnted.) slXTY-TWO.

We'll mother, to-day am sixty-two! Does it seem as if it could be, That together we've travelled the road of life Ever since we were twenty three? Then poverty stared at us right and left; But now I can look around, And enjoy my livestock, and barns and crops And good square mile of ground. And my heart is thrilled with a throbbing love- For the angels we call our own. An! you weep dear wife,-b our Clarence lies not Out there in the grave alone No dearest, to-day let us think of him, AS our wealth in the bank of God; And we'll carry our burden, with faith nn-
 changed,
 To the Master that yields the rod. What blessing it is that our first-born has
 proved, So modest, and grateful and kind For more dutiful sons than the twins and he Would surely be hard to find. And he seems doubly dear since he graced the
 home nest
 With helpmeet whose heart is gold: Whi'e the four chirping birdlings unconcioVs-
 ly seem
 To say, Grandpa, you're getting quite old. :" The twins have changed some in appearance Thy uear,
 Since each looked so much like the other, That the nurse tied string round the plump
 wrists of one,
 To distinguish that babe from his brother l! And our daughter! no need to remind one of
 her, She's a troublesome comfort I spose; But then, should we not be resigned to our lot i? Don't she do just as we'll as she knows? Yes mother, to-day am sixty-two, And for thirty nine years of my life God has blessed me indeed with the choicest
 of gifts,-
 My Eupice my true noble wife.
 Du,l
The Press., 1885-09-03

NOTES Not the promissory, but facts about Welcome Soap, an article that does not contain one particle of the adulterations used to reduce the cost of ''Pure Goods," but does possess the full value of legitimate Washing Qualities, the demand for which proves the advantage gained by the use of the genuine over Soaps of doubtful character. None should be deceived by Red and Yellow Wrap pers, or any of the limitations of the Welcome, as a pair of clasped hands is stamped on every bar. Made by Curtis Davis < Go.
 'sCake can sleep, can't it ?" asked n boy of his father. ''No, my son; have you lost all your senses?" Yes, it can sleep, too, for haven't you heard of ginger's naps2"
 An old and intimate friend of mine is Park CTS Hair Balsam. I have used it five years, and could not dc without it. It has stopped my hair from falling, restored it's natural black color, and wholly cleansed it from dand- ruff. Miss Pearl Aneson, St. Louis, Mo.
The Press., 1885-09-03

PA DAUGHTERS, WIvss AND M MoTHERs-We emphat- Remedy, to cure Female Diseases, such as Ovarian troubles, Inflammation and Liberation, Falling and Barrenness, Change of Life. Leucorrhea, besides many weaknesses springing from the above. like Nervous debility Papaton "i of the heart, c For sale by Druggists Prices $1 % and $1 50 per Bottle Send to Dr. J. B. Marchisi, Utica. N Y., for Pamph- let, free. For sale by W. D. Head, druggist.
The Press., 1885-09-03
A Case Without a Parallel.

in that horrible railroad disaster at Ashtabula Ohio which every one remembers Mrs. F. M. Coulter was hurled through the bridge 70 feet into the river of ice
 Her friend and Messrs Moody and Sankeys associate badly injured and her nervous system so shocked that chronic hysteria followed, She was sent to private asylum where, after long treatment, she was pronounced incurable. Foul years ago friend sent her bottle of Dr. Flowers Nerve Pills. The effect was like magic: bottles taken, and Mrs Coul- ter thoroughly cured.
The Press., 1885-09-03

'sI think this Sunday l-playing is very sinful" 'It ought to be stopped" ''So it ought. Why, last Sunday, two or three of us went out fishing and the players in the next field made such racket that we didn't catch a single fish,"
The Press., 1885-09-03

Charleston News and Courier A Flor. ida collegian recently started daily news paper, The Whisper, ran it 8 week and then swapped it off for mule. A Florida farmer started mule, ran it for 8 week and swapped it off for daily newspaper, The Whisper. Each party to the trade is doubtless chuckling over the way in which ''the other fellow was taken in. It is hard to say, however, which got the worst of it. Both will probably want to swap back again in few days. As between these two particular articles of exchange, the one you have is the one you don't want, and the other seems desirable by comparison. The best plan will be for the Florida traders to swap anew every Satur- day night, as this arrangement will enable both sides to rest a week-from the paper and the mule respectively. If this plan fails, however, there will be nothing for it but to let the mule run the paper, while the victims go afishing, and stay there.
The Press., 1885-09-03

CARD.-To all who are suffering from the errors and lndiscretions of youth nervous weakness early decay, los of manhood &c.,, will send recipe that will cure you, free of charge. This great remedy was discovered by missionary in South America Send self-addressed envelope to the Rev. Joseph T. In man, Station D, New York City.
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  T,HoUsANDs OF PERSONS IN EVERY TRADE, PROFESSION, AND CALLING,
 HAVE BEEN CURED BY Dr. R. c. Flow e Y.s g Scientific Remedies.
Rip Van Wrinkle.

Joseph Jefferson the great actor, (whose equal in the character of Rip Van Wrinkle shall never see again. states that he visited Dr. Flower in very lew slate of health He had given up the stage account of his health being utterly broken down. Dr. Flower entirely cured hmand he is to-day enjoying the very best of heah after having filled last Ia heavy professional engagement. The two great remedies used in this celebrated Dr. Flowers Liver and Stomach Sanatiye and Nerve Pills.
The Press., 1885-09-03

Over 105, 1000 bottles of Dr. R.. c. Flowers Liver and Stomach Sanative were sold in New England during the month of June. Every body takes it. 4
The Press., 1885-09-03

FOR SALE EBY ALI. DRUGGESFS PRICE, sl per BoTrLE; BOTTLES, s.
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RUPTURE TT

s!URED-E EFT G CO.,, 5OI Sixth Ave-, Cor. 30th st.. New York. New method Holds any with and comfort. Relief at once.
 Parties attended to and return home the same day.
 Also, Yareocele without surgical operation.s Advice free. Open day and evening. Sundays tih D. m. Established Is years. Book for cent stamp 26f1y
The Press., 1885-09-03
STAFFORD SPRINGS CONN. SEPTEMBER 8 1885
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

6OSSWESS 0sN@S ~WHs rEO. O.sL. ROCKWELL. Real Estate IU and Busi ness Broker, Stafford Springs, Conn. Always at home Mondays and evenings. ~ H. HOBBY, Piano Tuner and Deal Oe CT in Pianos and Organs. Mansfield, Conn. LH wAYLAND PRE- sTON, ,Auc- T tioneer.
 T w. CHANDLER, Insurance and eD Real Estate Agency Stafford Springs. Office at residence on Westford Avenue.
 ~ T. PRESTON, Counselor at Law, Os Notary Public, and Justice of the Peace, Will ingtOn, Conn.
 WT W. WILSON, M. D.. Physician IVY and Surgeon, successor to Dr. W. L. Kelsey, Willington, Conn.
 IT s. CLARK, M. D., Office and Res eD . idence West-Ma1n-sreet, near M. E. Church Teephonic communication.
 " SMITH, Dentist, Warren's Block, l1s Best work at usual prices. Chloroform, Gas andEther administered for painless extraction teeth MIMI. A. COMINS, Horse and OK w Shoeng, Machine Forgings and Repairing done to order Aso builder and repairer of aiistyles of Wagons. isoath-st., Stafford Springs.
 A GENCY of Holland County Mutu- "A aH Fire HMs. Co. at J. w. CHANDELIERS office, with Wm. Smith & Co.,, Stafford Springs. nR. SAMUEL DAVID x SON, .D Physicians and Surgeons, Office West Mains :. Telephonic connection in office. If \ s-e.s "M. A. KING, Attorney and Coun- w sellor at Law. Room No.7, Warren Block Y B. RICHARDS, M. D. Office lls at residence, s.corner High-st. and Fsk-ave E w. BROOKS, Oak, Chestnut, Hem gles for ssae. Mill three miles from the Springs E N. CRANE, Manufacturer of and N sdealer in Harnesses, Rolfes, Bells, Fancy Lap Robes, Whips, Trunks, Fancy Mats. etc.
 M R. GRISWOID. Dentist, ses IVA Man-st, Hartford, Conn.,, Artificial teeth, S5; the best, $10.
 ~ T. HANSON, Attorney and Oe Counsellor at Law, HARTFORD D. COnm.s No. Staae.st.s Exchange Corner, Rooms s and 9.
 Practice in all the Courts, Civis and Criminal Col lections promptly attended to. 4.s~r nENTISTRY, Dr.D.W. STANTON. D DENTHST,
 Central Block. M0msOm, M ass. Dentistry in all it's Branches Special attention to
 aSO the Natural Teeth. 6m ARNOLD,
 A' JeWeler,
 May now be found at his store in the
 s5.. NEW BAKER BLOCK.
The Press., 1885-09-03
A Railroad president'sTestimony

Col. Thomas A. Scott, for years president of inc great Pennsylvania Railroad said jusf before his sud- den death in answer to question ''Fhere is but Dr. Fower and ib will be century before there is another, and the medicine for Liver and Ston ach troubles and the general syste is his Liver and Stomach SlnatiVe'
The Press., 1885-09-03

Public speakers and singers find B. H. Douglass & Sons Perfected Capsicum Cough Drops a reme- dy for hoarseness. Retail price, I5 cents per quarter pound.
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PATENTS opt9infa fa1 for new iayepqg

l Al lL1N 1S or for improvements in old ones Caveats, Infringements, Trade-Marks, and an patent business promptly attended to.
 INVENTIONS THAT HAVE BEEN REJECTED may still. in most cases, be patented by us. Being opposite the U s. Patent Office. and engaged in PA TENT BUSINESS EXCLUSIVELY, we can secure patents in less time than those who remote from Washington.
 When Inventors send model or sketch we make search in the Patent Oce and advise its patent ability, FREE OF CHARGE. Correspondence conf- dental; fees reasonable; and NO CHARGE JJN- LESS PATIENT IS OBTAINED.
 We refer by permission to the City Postmaster, and to the Superintendent of the Post Office Money Order Division in Washington. For special references, cir cular, advice, &c, address,
 q. A. SNOW & CO
The Press., 1885-09-03
DOMESTIC BAKERY.

Mrs. G. A. SPAULDING, in EatOm,s Biock, opposite Press ofice will skeep n hand daily fresh baked Bread Pies Cakes Dou ghnuts etc Orders solicited, to furnish for Parties, Festivals etc.
 RESTAURANT connected. Regular meals 20 cts. or will be served on the European plan.
 HAILED HAY.-Another carload just I1 received by MARSHAL BOLIEAU The best article always on hand, and at lowest prices.
 MO PR ESENES sHOUSEKEEPElISs 4S NO CLUBS Having negotiated with the largest Tea importers of New York for all their sam pie Teas we will send to any part of the United States on receipt of $ 25 three pounds mixed black or tea, such as is retaed for $i and upwards per pound Expressagc free. Sample pounds 50 cents
 POST CO, 21 Beekman-st.N New York
 for working people. Send 10 cents -AA-A@A royal, valuable sample box of goods
 that wlll put you in the way of making more money in few days than you ever thought possible at any business. Capital not required You can live at home and work in spare time ony or all the lime. All of both sexes, of all ages, grandly suc- cessful 30 cents to $5 easily earned every evening That all wEo want work may test the business we make this unparalleled offers To all who are not well satisfied we will send S1 to pay for the trouble of writing us. Full particulars, directions, etc. sent free. Immense pay absolutely for all who start at once Don't delay. Address STINsoN & Co, ,Por,- land, Maine. 's 't
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Tons on tons of decayed and unripe fruit, fish and meat are destroyed in New York daily. The New Workers would eat it if the health officers would let them.
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c. A. SNOW & co.

UPPosITE PATENT UFFIcE, WASHINGTON, ID. c.
 more money thaa at anything else by talk "TN ing an agency for the best lselling book w A4N out. Beginners succeed grandly. None
 fan. Terms free. HALLETT Book Co.,, Portland, Maine. # EM
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~ T. PRESTON, Counselor at Law, Os Notary Public, and Justice of the Peace, Will irnrf Cnrar, 7 ]. :.
The Press., 1885-09-03

\ EO. L.. ROCKWELL, Real Estate J and Business Broker, Stafford Springs, Conn., lways at home Mondays and evenings.
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Y w. CHANDLER, Insurance and D Real Estate Agency. Stafford Springs. Office at .asidance On WestfOrd Avenue.
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uT W. WILSON, M. D., Physician w . and Surgeon, successor to Dr. w. L. Kelsey,
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PRE- STON,Auc-
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-16
Wife Murderer Swung on.

PETERSBURG, His, May 16. - Charles
Holden, the brutal wife -murderer, was exc
.uted Friday in tic presence Of only the
county officers, the ministers and phvsi-
,lanS. The drop was sprung at
l2;l5 by Deputy Sheriff Stevens, and the
fall broke his neck
Holden's crime was most revolving. He
was farmer in small way, and lived sew.
'ral miles south of this city Between Z and
O'clock on the night of March % he muir
eroasly assaulted his wife with an Ak lust
As they We're about t seat themselves at the
upper table He struck her three blows
lpoh the head with the pole of the AK, AMI
when 10 year-old son of the woman sue
,eeded in wrestling the weapon from the
lands Of his step-father the murderer
whipped out large pocket-knife and cut
1er throat from ear to ear, severing the
windpipe and the arteries. He then 70 g
from her PROSTATE form, upon which he had
lropped with all his force, and walked to
he door On seeing the poor woman still
struggling, and apparently trying to
arise, he returned and plunged the
Knife into her body three times. Ha
then left the house, and, going out q
hort distance into the field, attempted to
mi his own life by cutting his own throat,
Iut his heart failed him, and he only sue
eeded in infiicting an ugly, but not dan.
,erous, wound upon himself His two chill
lren, boy and girl, witnessed the murder,
md the boy tried to protect his mother in
vain. The crime was committed to got pos
session of a small property of Mrs, Holden.