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Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-03-31
THE SEVEN WISE MEN OF GREECE.

Most people have heard of the "Seven Wise
Men of Greece" but very few know who they
were or how they came to be so called. Here is
the story, and the moral is worth remembering if
their names are not. The seven wise men of
Greece are supposed to have lived in the fifth CEN
fury before Christ. Their names are Pittacus, Bias,
Scion, Thales, Chic, Cleobulus and Fernandez.
The reason of their being called wise is given diff
ferently by various authors, but themost approved
accounts state that as some Coans were fishing,
some strangers from Melicus bought whatever
should bein the nets, without seeing it. When
the nets were brought in they were found to con-
tain a golden tripod, which Heenis supposed to
have thrown there.
A dispute arose between the fishermen and the
strangers as to whom it belonged and as they could
not agree, they took it to the temple of Apollo,
and consulted the priestess as to what should be
done with it. She said it must be given to the
wisest man in Greece, and it was accordingly sent
to Bias, who declared that Thales was wiser, and
sent it to him. Thaes sent it to another one, and
so on until it had passed through the hands of all
the men, distinguished as the 'Seven Wise Men,"
and as each claimed that the other was wiser than
he, it was finally sent to the temple of Apollo,
where it long remained to teach the lesson that
the wisest are the most distrustful of their own
wisdom.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-03-31
NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

The executive committee prepared and submit
ted the following memorandum as the condition
precedent to the meeting of the association on the
Pacific coast
Crates shall not be more than one-half the rul-
ing fare-or one fare for the round trip from Bos-
ton, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, New
Orleans, Cincinnati, st. Louis, Buffalo, Chicago,
and from all principal points west of Chicago.
Tickets shall bear a plus So COUPON or must be
stamped by the secretary of the association in
order to be good for the return trip. Westward
bound the stop over privileges shall be as follows:
AT Chicago and at al principal points on the Mis-
souri, river, at Denver, Colorado Springs, Chey-
enne, Salt Lake, and Ogden. On return, passen-
gers may stop over during the limit of the ticket
at pleasure, west of the Missouri river. For the
Santa Fe, Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, and
Northern Pacific (plus SIS from San Francisco to
Portland), if holders so desire
These terms have been conceded by the various
trunk lines to all members of the association, SUI
perintsndents teachers, editors of educational
journals and reporters therefor together with the
immediate families of such persons.
1t is sincerely hoped that all the teachers who
can 60 will avail themselves of this opportunity to
visit the Pacific slope. Aside from the many adj
vantages to be derived intellectually and pro-
fessionally through minging with the leading edu-
Gators of the land think of the pleasure afforded
by the way. A view of the grand old Rocky
mountains, the Garden of the Gods, the beautiful
valley of the Yosemite and many other objects of
interest which cannot be mentioned here.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-03-31
CIGARETTE SMOKING.

The Chicago Mail, in speaking this vice so prev
alent in that city, warns parents in this wise: If
your sons smoke tobacco the result would be bad
enough, stunning to their growth, enervating to
their nerves, and binding to their minds, but they
do worse than that They inhale the poisonous
odors of chemically prepared paper, opium, and
the very poorest quality of tobacco The effects
of the prevalence of this vice among growing
children will not be at once perceptible. There
is just stimulant enough in the cgarate to create
demand for something stronger, and the effects
upon the nervous system are just powerful enough
to make that demand confirmed appetite before
they are very far advanced in years. The time
will come when the cigarette will not satisfy them
Then it will either be whisky or morphine.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-03-31

as the North American, the Atlantic Monthly, and
the Century and Littells Living Age,
My own reading when young was without meth
cd or selection Books were few then, and I read
anything could fnd-some profitable and some
otherwise. It is better however, to read a few
good books carefully, and thoroughly digest them,
than to run hastily over great many.
Of course, if one has definite aim, his reading
should, and would, naturally incline to such books
as are likely to be of service to him in special
direction.
With all good wishes, am thy friend,
JOHN G. WHITTIER.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-03-31
A LETTER FROM POET WHITTIER.

When we were younger than we are now, we
addressed letter to the Quaker poet asking what
a Young man should read. In reply to it, we re-
ceved the following valuable answer:
HoLDERNEss, N. H. 9TH mo. 18th.
Dear Friend; 1t is extremely difficult to give
advice to young man, without knowing what his
aim in life Isl but in the matter of reading, if one
has the leisure for it, history, biography and the
old English classics-the best scientific and phil
osophical works-and such magazines and reviews
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-03-31
DENTAL MYRRH,

DELIGHTFUL PREPARATION OF MYRRH, USED TO
ENSURE
Bright, Clean Teeth, Firm and Rosy
Gums, and Sweet Breath.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-03-31
PREPARED BY

Sold by Boiling & Badgett at 25c bottle.
The Press., 1888-05-31
NOmERS.
rooRREspoNpENoE.l ]

The old folks concert, which was held Thursday and Friday nights in the church was decided success. The costumes were exactly appropriate; the supper was also very good. Mrs. Geo. Bond of Spring field, Miss Laura Kibbe of New Britain, and Mir. Geo. Ravens of Hartford assisted in the concert.
 Mrs. Hale of New Britain has been visiting at MT. Daniel Pomeroy's.
 MT. and Mrs. Horatio Braiuard ol Springfield are visiting at MT. Wm. Brain ards.
 Two weeks ago the Somers nine went to Somersville to play ball. They played, but had for opponents half the big nine, and were of course beaten. The Somers- vile boys are growing good deal, but if they use they use their own nine the Somers nine will give them all they want. Last Saturday the Somers boys played the Hampdens, and were not beat en very badly. With practice, they can play ball yet.
 Master Ernie Fuller is the proud pos sessor of goat and buck board. The an- imal is trained, and will probably do his master good service.
 WALES.
 A considerable sensation has b.en made in Wales, Mass, by the arrest of Postmaster Royce, charged with opening letters directed to his cousin Frank. There is a disturbance in the family over an un- settled estate, and Frank suspected that his correspondence relating to the matter was tempered with Hence decoy letters were sent, and these, it is claimed, proved the suspicion correct. Isaiah Hiscock of Stafford is bt nlsman for the P. M., and believes in his innocence. The postmaster has always borne an unblemished charac- ter, and at this trying time finds the value of an article f that kind Mr. Royce was taken to Boston, is now out on bail, and to have further hearing next week. MT. Hiscock has been deputized to act as tenn I Q ary P. M.
 (Cerrespondence.)
 -Rev. 0. H. Ricketts of Rockville was in town last week.
 Tt would be good thing if something were to be done to suppress the illegal sale
The Press., 1888-05-31

ITO Broadway, New York, March II, 1ss6.
 A TWENTY YEARS ExPERIENoE.-I have been using Allcock's Porous Plasters for 20 years, and found them one of the best of fam fly medicines Briefly summing up my ex- perience, say that when placed on the small of the back Allcocks Plasters fill the body with nervous energy, and thus cure fatigue, brain exhaustion, debility and kidney diff culties. For women and children I have found them invaluable. They never irritate the skin or cause the slightest pain, but cure sore throat, croupy coughs, cold pains in side, back or chest, indigestion and bowel con- paints. c D. FREDERIcKs.
The Press., 1888-05-31
ELLINGTON.

Square Pond Correspondence.)
 Preaching at Square Pond Advent chapel, Sunday, June 10th, by Elder G. l.. White.
 Two union prayer meetings have re- gently been held here Sabbath afternoons at five o'clock, which were seasons of spir- itual refreshing. When fellow christians sweetly unite and, instead of contending with each other, valiantly fight the great foe, how surely they have divine approval.
 Mrs. Lyman Martin was taken i'll @ short time ago, but, as we are glad indeed to say, is convalescent. Although ad- vanced in years she has been very sure to be found in the house of God. May we see her there again.
 MT. John Hunter was badly hurt a few weeks since, but his recuperative pow CT is so great that he also is recovering.
The Press., 1888-05-31
mONsON,

Farley s. Anderson, while moving logs at Carpenters steam saw-mill Mon. day, had both bones of his leg broken be.
 low the knee by being caught under log.
The Press., 1888-05-31

of intoxicating beverages in the south part of the town. Almost every Sunday can be seen people along the road who have been indulging in too much tanglefoot.
 J. N. Bissell has been repainting his house. E.
The Press., 1888-05-31
tFROM "RETsEL."l

in Warren.
 (rRON 'tRETsEL.")
 The Sunday memoria service was held at the Baptist church Sunday after noon at 330, was attended by Bugbee Post in body, and fair audience of cit- izens, and consisted of singing, selection by quartett, Mrs. Price, Miss Phillips and Messrs. Agard and Morton, Miss Underwood accompanist, who also rem dered very finely other appropriate pieces. Prayer and address by Rev. F. E. Robbins of Waterbury, who occasionally breaches at this church. In introducing his sub. ject he declared his right totspeak to the veterans on this occasion from the fact that his father served in the army, and his grandfather, although Jackson democrat, almost regretted that his girls were not boys, that he might bid them God speed, and later on almost persuaded himself that he was not to old to enlist. When his father enlisted the speaker was one of the younger of 8 large family, and the few pennies he could earn went to help SUD- port the family, and there was not always butter for their bread. The progress of liberty was briefly depicted in the ancient times, but it was not until 1920, when the Pilgrims landed on New England's s shores, that any permanent progress of liberty was made. Men are not porn equal, ,plY61- cally, morally or pecuniarily, but are equal in the right of each one to govern them selves as individuals, and maintain their convictions, even by sacrifice of their lives. A Wesley to religion, a Paddock to tenn perance, Brown to humanity, were alike martyrs to principle. Secession was conspiracy organized by few, and the masses were ignorant of the principles for which they were drawn, or forced by cir cumstances, to fight. It was illiteracy at the south that made secession and the frat ercidal war possible. A few were educated for the purpose of taking the places of their fathers. The same names who were leaders in the rebellion were prominent names in the nations assemblies before the war, and those same names are now on the rolls of congress. It does not seem right that the pensions due the old veterans should have a chance of being voted against by those who, by themselves or their an. cestors, made the occasion of these pen sions possible. Educate the masses -the poor whites -and liberty will have a still stronger bulwark, and our country and government will endure for all time king doms and empires may pass away, thrones may crumble, but this free home of liberty shall survive.
The Press., 1888-05-31
HOME NEWS.
Eocal Notices.


 fMstter uader thls head eight cents perline.l
 Harness goods cheap-little damaged at Crane's.
 -A.W. Walker will offer on Friday and So4,rdav May 25 and 26, lot of Ladies Spring Jackets at $2. 50 each, same as sold last week from $3..to $5 each.
 - have the best line of three dollar shoes for mems wear ever offered ln tnls toWn'-" E. Hanley. WILL. and Rlack Ladies' Hats received this day at Mrs. J. A. Simonds'.
 Every article in my line is the very best for the money. We warrant every pair of shoes to be as represented. Sign of the big boot, w. E. Hanley.
 Blankets, etc, lat Crane's Harness Shop, slightly smoked and soiled, not hurt for use, but prices cut badly for the seller
 -Regular meetings of Winter Post, G A. R. on the list and Sd Monday evenings Of each month.
 Legal Blanks at The Press office.
 Blank forms for wills, mortgages and deeds, also all kinds --of legal blaoks kept at The Press office.
 Buy one of sperry X Barnes Hams at Bidweli & Co.'S. market. They are the cheap est because the best.
 Fairy Soap, 5c. a bar, at the Tea Store. Best Sc. Cigar in town! Call for the
 
 A good line of Corsets at Mrs J. A. Simonds'.
 .-Barea ms at Cranes Harness Shop. Quick! Quick! Quick They are going fast ladies look at the Smith Sewed Shoe, common sense and opera toe, perfectly smooth innersoles, and sold only by Hanley.
 Our two dollar line, both in Ladies' and Gentleman's Shoes, are far ahead of any other goods for the money sold ln town.-W. k Hanley.
 May Brothers, NurserYmen, Rochester, NY are in want of good salesmen to sell their choice varieties of Nursery Stock, either on Salary or Commission. To the right men, steady employment the year around. Write them for terms
 Gold Dust, in four pound packages, 25c. at Johnson's.
 Strawberries received fresh every day at Johnson's.
 Vermont Maple Sugar and Syrup at Johnson's.
 Tea in one half pound packages, with present. at Johnson's.
 Ladies Fancy Kid Shoes from $1. 9 to $5 at the Stafford Boot and Shoe Store, o. J.. Gaynor, proprietor.
 Large stock of Sun Umbrellas and Para sols at A. w. Walkers.
 -Closing-out sale of Remnants of Dress Goods at A. w. Walkers.
 Don't forget the cIoslng-ouC sale o1 DOOts and Shoes at No. Dr. Eaton block, opposite Press Office. Selling this month for less than cost.
 In these days when there is so much fault to find with almost every article of commerce on account of adulteration, it is pleasant to chronicle the purity and acknowledged fra grance of ONE article at least, with which no fault can be found, namely Mir. w. G. Ellis Perfect Tea. = -Plain Sage, Edam, Eng. Dairy and Neu- chatel Cheese at Ellis.
 A few bushels extra good Hickory Nuts at Ellis
 Ellington Creamery Butter at Ellis. Pop Corn, which we warrant to pop, at Ellis.
 Indian River Florida Oranges, the best Oranges in market, at Ellis.
 The celebrated Deerfoot Farm Pork, Lard, Sausage, Hams and Bacon at Ellis. Tickets to all points west for sa'e at the office of the N. l.. N. R. R., Stafford Springs. J. V. Squier, agent.
The Press., 1888-05-31

ENOR SALE-One good driving Horse and
 see,Dar Carriage pAPPy to I I5as s. BUKK %s Eas
The Press., 1888-05-31

St Louis Globe-Democrat Early in 1863 Dan Voorhees,, in bidding adieu to lady under a flag of truce, saaid to her: "Give my regards to Stonewall Jackson, and tell him he is the only man on earth who could beat me for congress in the seventh Indiana An officer in whose hearing this observation was made is now living in this
The Press., 1888-05-31
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TOLLAMn.

John E. Dobson and his brother, re- gently of Buff Gap, are now learning the machinist business at the Knowles works in Warren.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-19
A DOUBLE PARADE.
Magnificent Demonstration in Philadel-
phia Reviewed by Vice Presi-
dent Morton.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 9The Republicans
had their inning Saturday night, and this
city of parades witnessed one of the grandest
and most brilliant torchight professions it
has ever known. Broad street was filled
from curb to curb with the stalwart figures
of marching men.
Mr.. Morton, with number of other dis
tinguished statesmen, arrived from New
York at Jenlkintown at 3:37 p. M, when they
were entertained at dinner by John Wana-
maker, whose country seat is close by.
At o'clock they left for this city, and on
arriving were at once driven to the residence
of Mayor Fitler. A reception was held there
until o'clock, when the mayor and his
guests proceeded to the Union League build
ing.
!. The procession had not yet arrived, but a
mighty shout of welcome went up from the
dense mass of faces below as the party took
positions on the stand. Around Mr. Morton
were grouped Hon. Warner Miller, Hon.
Thomas G. Platt, Adjt Gen. Hastings, Gen.
Gof, Of West Virginia, Governor Beaver
and Mayor Filter. Shortly afterward the
head of the south column, which started at
Ss45 o'clock, arrived in sight.
The procession was divided into two divi-
sions The north column, commanded by
Edwin H. Stuart began at Susquehanna
avenue, three miles above the Urion league,
and marched south, eighteen abreast. The
south column, with Allan b. Rorke as chief
marshal. marched northward from Tasker
Street, two miles below the league, in the
same order.
When the heads Of the two columns came
abreast of each other they broke from six
teen to eight men in depth and marched, one
northward and the other to the south, pass
ing around the east side Of the public
buildings.
The north column turned into Tasker
street and marched back to Susquehanna av-
enue, where it dispersed, while the south
turned at the latter street and dispersed at
Tasker Thus Broad street was a solid
blaze Of light. There were hundreds of
thousands Of people as spectators, and not all
we're Republicans, but even the defeated
ones found nothing TO irritate them.
One Of the finest displays in the whole pro-
cession was that made by the New York
Bankers and Brokers' club It was 800
strong, and headed by Gilmore's famous
band
After being banqueted at the League, they
were escorted to their place in the procession
by the members Of the Philadelphia Stock
Exchange, and delegation Of the bankers
and brokers OF this city.
The marching men were not dismissed tin-
I'll midnight. and then the. innense crowds
slowly dispersed.
Its estimated that not less than 25,0oe
men were IN line.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-19
THE NEWS FROM AUGUSTA.
It Is Alleged Blaine Wants to BE secre.
tary of State or Nothing.

It Is Alleged Blaine Wants to BE Secre-
tary of State or Nothing.
The World also has the following special
from Augusta: "It is known here positively
that Mr.. Blains wants to be secretary OF
state and resume the old position which he
held under the Garfield administration His
followers in this state, one and all, from the
senators to the ward politicians, are clamor-
ing for his installment as secretary Of state.
and Il he fails Of it howl Of disappointment
viii arise. He has been in receipt of many
letters from prominent gentlemen who in
woke his aid to assist them into the cabinet
or to some Office which they arc ambitious to
obtain.
1T has Just leaked out here that strong
pressure has been brought to bear by the
anti-Blaine mensto have the Maine statesman
appointed minister to England, and this
proposition has heen urged upon him with
much determination. Even Gen. Harrison
has asked him IL he would not 90 to the court
Of ST. James, but he fatty refuses, and says
he yill accept nothing but the Portfolio Of
state He realizes that this is nothing but a
scheme to lay him on the shelf. where his in
aucaco win be but slightly felt in the party.
One Of his nearest personal friends in speak
ing Of the attempt now being made.to hustle
him of to England said: They can't get rid
Of kim that way
The conference at Mr. Blainess house be-
tween Mr. Blaine, Mr. Manley, Congressman
Boutelle and Congressman Milliken Wednes-
day was Of more than ordinary Importance
They remained in close conversation nearly
al day, the visitors taking the evening train
forsinome. It Is Whispered about that thase
gentlemen came to the city at the solicitation
Of Mr. Blaine to c9ssult with him In regard
70 the position Mr.. Blaine is to occupy in the
next administration. The leaders here are
manifest5y alarmed at the opposition which
Is cropping out in New York, Washington
and Indiana against Mr.. Blaine as secretary
Of state
The hadiug Republicans here, ana it. Is
the same al over the state. are growing very
restless. and the ones who were most en-
phatic IN declaring . week ago that Mr.
Blaine would BE- the next secretary Of stafa
low express considerable doubt
s4t Blaine would not again 10 inAo -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-19
.OSNE r 8
Ladies We aoank uour

Ladies. We aodnt u0ur
trade. # goa are situated
so that yOu can come to tie
city and deal 4oith as IN
person, c'oso. II not, send
as your orders. We prom
ise TO not only treat y0u aceU,
but to ser0e you aceu 10 s.U
you the best goods TOR the
least money, and to make
coery sale gioe the fullest
satisfaction. Remember
that oar store as tie only one
Of its Kind m tie qohoIe
South. 1t cooers q su2~zJf-
cial area Of 81 acres az the
aggregate, has 80, 600 square
feel Of SalcSroom, and Is de-
cote Z to go distinct and sep.
oratc departments. YOu
can ask as. for anything yOu
lodat, al any line Of goods
sold in dny market, and be
sure If getting IL TO IN
duce you 10 trade acitR as,
zoe agree to se'ad all par
chdses Of IS and 0cer to dny
point acithiR 200 miles Of
B7ltimorc. free Gf all frd7lS-
pOrtoti0n charges. Also,
zoe aoiU cheer1ully Seae5Sana
yles and prices Of 9o0js
7oAeia requested, address
P0S9eT Bros 215, 217, 2l9
Lexington ST., Baltimore,
Nd. n6 Pm
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-11-19
ANNAPOLIS. ND. MONDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 10, 1883.

: -nited S.ates senate under any considera.
tion. Mrs Blaine is strongly opposed to and
very recently Indignantly resented such a
proposition The leading Republicans mako
no boaes OF saying openly in public that if
Mr. Harrison does not tender the position to
Mr. Blaine war viii be declared on him, as il
was on President Hayes During the trouble
between Mr. Blaine and President Hayes.
Senator Hale supported Hayes aud controlled
the patronage Of this state The relations
between Mr. Blaine and Mr.. Hale were very
much estrange1 on this account The belief
isagaining ground here that Mr. Blaine win
not be the nexr secretary Of state.