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Prepared for The Press.) THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

HoLLYHocK is garden malloW (Anglo Saxon hoc, mallow). It is called holly hook, or holyhock, from the Holy Land where it is indigenous.
 HoMGoPATHY. Milton, in the preface tC Samson Ayonistes," makes distinct ref erence to the principles upon which tho modern system of homeopathy is found ed. He says: ''So, in physic, things o melancholic hue and quality are used against melancholy, sour against sour, sail to remove salt humours, Sc"
 Gos11NG. the diminutive of goose, goose ling; as duckling is the is the diminutive of duck.
 NIGHT.-Under the poaching act @ Geo. " 69) night legally commences at the expiration of the first hour after sun- set, and concludes at the beginning of the last hour before sunrise. NAvvY.-This name, now applied to per- sons employed as laborers in the construc- tion of railways and other heavy earth works, is a contraction of the word naviga- tor. It originated when such persons were occupied in forming navigable canals, and the name, although no longer applica- ble, is still retained.
 O YES This phrase, repeated thrice, is the opening call for attention by the crier of a court of justice, before reading the commission or proclamation. It is de- rived from the Norman French oyez, hear ye.
 PAMPHLET. term is probably from the French par 20 .fLet, by a thread. It signifies small book merely stitched to- gether.
 QUI WYE? is the challenge of a French military sentinel. Literally, it is "who lives?" but it is equivalent to the English "who goes there ?" To be on the qui UiOe means, therefore, to be on the alert, or to peep sharp lookout as a sentinel does.
 PANIC. Pan, a general in the army which Bacchus led into India, being sur rounded by an opposing army while en- camped in a rocky valley, caused his men in the middle of the night to set up sim ultaneous shout. The hills echoing the sound so increased it's volume that the en- emy took flight and fled. Unreasoning and groundless fears hence take the name of P0r6c.
 PALSY is the old name for paralysis.
 OFF THE HOOKS. gate is usually hung with hinges that turn upon hooks driven into the gate-post. If the gate should by any accident get ''off the hooks" it is of course useless for time. Hence any one temporarily indisposed and unftted for duty is metaphorically said to be "off. the hooks"
 O DEAR ME This is probably a cor ruption of the Spanish Alb de md :" Woe i+ me the burden of a song very popular in England in time of James I. But the Italians frequently use a similar expres- sion, "Dio maao, my God, which, spoken rapidly, sounds exactly like "dear me p
 No GREAT SHAKES. This proverbial ex- pression probably arose in an allusion to shaking walnut trees to dislodge the fruit. Where there is scanty crop of walnuts, there will be no great shakes"
 NoAH's ARK.-Bishop Wilkins, taking the cublt at 9 inches, calculated that the ark was 547 feet long, 91 broad, and 54 high. Its capacity, according to the same authority, was 72,625 tons. The Great Eastern ia 694 ft long and S2 broad
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MO ONNONs

Josie o. (ae. 26), wife of Wallace R Morse and only daughter of Wm. MeDon- aid, was buried from the house of her par ents last Saturday afternoon. Although the weather was intehsely cold there was a large attendance, for the deceased was be- loved for the virtues that adorned her sweet and stainless character. All who knew her were her friends The A. o. U. W. of Stafford Springs, of which MT. Morse is a member, sent delegatinn-J. M. Leach, David Bissett, Horace Towne and Frank Cogswell ito serve as bearers, and others of the order were also present. The en- ployes in the Messrs. Reynolds mills, where MT. Morse is employed, sent beautiful floral designs, and other neighbors and friends manifested in many tender ways their sincere affection for the decrased, for which the husband and family feel truly grateful. The services Were conducted by the Rev. G. V. Maxham, assisted by the Rev. Ira A. Priest, pastor of the Universal. ist church, and hls choir. M
 The self registering glass indicated on the nights of the 21st, 22d, 24'h inst. IT, 1910 below. The night of the 22,l made havoc with water-pipes and joyful time next day for the plumbers. Melting snow for coffee made late breakfasts.
 The Un1versallsts gave a supper and play, ''That Awful Aunt" at Central Hall last night Both were good, and they drew crowd of we'll pleased people,
 Rev. MT. B+tts, pastor of the Palmer Uuiversalist church, has serious trouble with his eyes. It is found that he may lose one. His people have given him a three months vacation, and he left town on Saturday for a visit south. Rev. MT. Priest preached in Palmer, Sunday, and Rev. MT. Maxham supplied his pulpit here.
 The extreme but pleasant weather and the prime sleighing make us and our horses unusually brisk It is sight of an afternoon to see the trotters go on Main-st. <; and some of them are fast. The congealing and feathery breath of their red nostrlls, rising above their heads, is plainly suggestive of wings.
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so M F. R$s (C0rreSpondence, !

all appearances will stay. Sunday morn. ing thermometers ranged from 12 to g de- grees below zero, which is the coldest as yet.
 The Somers skating rink, under the management of W. P. Fuller and H. O. Stims 'n, was opened Monday nightfor the fr@t tine in two years and was largely at tended. Music furnished by Hazardville brass band * ~-
 Deacon Robert Pease, a native of Som CTS, died at Crescent Beach Saturday, Jan. 2lst. The funeral was attended at the Somers Congregational church on Wednes- day, Jan. 25.
 MT. Valerus Kibbe fell from wagon, striking his back against odple, which bruised him badly.
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SHFORD. (oORREsPONDENCE ]

The church edifice in this town, built in 1880, has just been repaired at an ex- pense of about $7OO,a considerable portion of which was furnished by former residents and natives of the town, and was rededicat- ed free of debt Sunday, Jan. g. The re- pairs consist of new floor, change of pull pit from between the doors to the rear, ,and of the pews to correspond. new chairs for pulpit aud for the floor in front, painting of both exterior and interior, paperlng of walls and o-iling, singers gallery and 8 val uable parallel Bible for the desk. Your correspondent did not think to enquire whether the carpet, and evidently good one, was old or new. It is but few years since that church goers put a range ofnew horse sheds. The people of Ashford, es-
 pecially the church, and society, are to be congratulated on the Improvements and improved appearance. @ 7
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HOME NEWS.
Local Notices.

tMatter uaaar thlshead oight cents perlne.l
 Gut Rock Candy at Johnson's.
 Mems Woonsooket Pure Gum Boots $3, at Hanley's.
 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 tn purity and acknowledged fra grance of ONE article a' lea t, with which no fault can be found, namely MT. W. G. Ellis Perfect Tea.
 Tickets to all points west for sale at the office of the N. N l.. R. R., Stafford Springs J. V. Squier, agent.
 -Closing-out sale of Woolen Goods at Relm's.
 Call at Helms for bargains in Woolen Goods. Got to be so d, if price will no 1t Plain ~age, Edam, Eng. Dairy and Neu- ehatel Cheese at El is.
 A few bushels extra good Hickory Nuts at Ellis .
 -Eyaporated Aprieots at Johnson's.
 Ellington Creamery Butter at Ellis.
 The best Police Shoe made, $S.25 at Han ley's.
 -Men,s Bun Button Bal and Cong. $1.75, regular $2 goods, at Hanley's.
 Rock Bottom Prices at Johnson's.
 Pop Corn, which we warrant to pop, at Ellis. ~
 Indian River Florida Oranges, the best Oranges in market, at Ellis.
 The celebrated Deerfoot Farm Fork, Lard, Sausage, Hams and Bacon at Ellis.
 -Any one in want of fruit and confection- cry for the holidays will do well to call at Johnson,s and get prices before going else where.
 Leave your orders for the Mansfield Creamery Butter at Johnson's.
 New Orleans Molasses at Johnson's.
 Florida Oranges at Johnson's.
 Mice present with Baking Powder at Johnsonis
 Oriental 0 .ndensed Coffee, Pure Liquid Coffee Full rich flavor, delicious aroma md healthful stimulating properties of finest fresh roasted berry. One spoonful makes cupful of perfect coffee in one moment For sale At the Oriental Tea Store. u -Regular meetings of Winter Post, G. AR, on the 1st and Sd Monday evenings of each month.
 Legal Blanks at The Press office.
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ALAsKA. end of fun was made of Secretary Seward when he carried through his project for the purchase. of Alaska. A glance at the commerce of that region last year, given in the report of Gov. Swineford, shows that the market value of it's products was nearly. equal to the origi. nal purchase money. She sent to market in 1887: In furs, $2, 5OO, ,OOO; gold, $1,- 350, GOO; fish, &, ,OOO GOO; lumber, etc $1O0 GOO; total, $6, 95O. GOO. The fur in- terest has already taken second place in the list, and it is quite possible that the fisheries will be pnshed hard by the mines i'll few years. With white, creole and partly civilized native population of nearly 10. 900 In country so rich in natural re- sources, the subject of some kind of local legislature cannot long be safely delayed. Only few people hold land there m fee simple, but hundreds of settlers are ready 70 prove their claims when congress makes proper provision for such action.
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ELLINGTON.

-, iSquare Pond Correspondenee3a 3a1 = ="
 Our long deferred concert was held last Sunday, and had by no means ''spoil- ed by keeping" but was very good in- d-ed. The singing was very enjoyable, as Square Pond singing is sure to be, and the readings and recitations were well given.
 Several of us very much enjoyed so- cial gathering last Friday evening at Mr. Myron P. Avery's, in West Stafford. As one of your worthy representatives I think Mir. Avery enjoyed meeting 50 or more of his friends at home far better than he would being absent at an extra session. *
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J. P. cHAMRERLIN
 OFFERS THE
 Fully Guaranteed Farm Mortgage s E [ URI7IES! Of the SUFFOLK TRUST AND INVEST MENT co. of Boston, PAYING 7 PER CENT.
 Semi-AnnuaI Interest. Value of Security from B to 10 times amount of loan.
 The Suffolk Trust and Investment Co.,, chartered by special act of the legislation of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is under the direct supervision of the commis- sioners of Savings Banks, and the only com pany having 8 legal standing in the state. My personal business covers period of four teen years, involving large amounts without loss.
 THE MOST SATISFACTORY REFERENCES. have bonds as small as $15O and $2OO, to any amount desired.
 Call at my office or send uote if on inter. view is desired.
 J. F. CHAMBERLAIN, STAFFORD NATIoNL BANK BUILDING Also Bonds of the Equitable Mortgage O.. one of the largest Co.'S. in the D. s. TIE
 New Domestic Bakery and Dining Saloon In room lately occupied by Bissett & Webber
 O. H. HOWELL.
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| '
 -Wolcott LASe. No. 60, F. A. M., in- stals it's newly elected officers on Saturday evening.
 The cast of characters for the play to be given at the Universalist ladies' enter tainment at the town hall on Wednesday and Thur day evenings next, is given be- low. It embraces we'll known names, and the play is full of good opportunities for good acting, which we need not say will be we'll improved, and this entertainment, as in past years, be made the local dra. matic event of the year, so far as amateur talent IS concerned. The title of the play is Nevada, or the Lost Mine, :" the author Geo. w. Baker,
 Nevada, the wanderer, Wm. H. Champlin. Vermont. an old miner, E. 0. Pi ney. pondV pom of5sI pef miners James n Fn1e sbey silas Steel, amissionary of health, R. e. Beebe. Jerden, a detective, F. L. Glover. Jul 8 black miner, Wm. P. Lasbury Win Rye, Chinaman, Kinfan Lee Mother Merton, the
 miners housekeeper, MissG Gertrude I. Morse. Moselle, waif, the
 mIner's idol, Miss Lottie R. Weston. Agnes Fairlee, Mosey's
 teacher, Miss Jennie Burley Acts I and III-Exterior of Mother Merton's cottage. Act II-Interior ol Vermont's cabin. As usual, there will be fine display of fancy articles. Ice-cream and cake will be served. Admission 2E cts. Play to commence at 2 45, sharp The play has been given with great sue cess at other places, particularly at Fisk casino in Springfield, at which place most
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of those having assigned parts for it's pro duction here, saw is given. We can safely promise pleasure to all who go to see the presentation here.
 --Wolcott Lodge, F. AIM. ,z owns and uses the same Bible it owned and used in 1923. ss
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

The latest novelty in the tennis lawn
is a wheeled table. The invention
naturally followed the fashion of
serving tea and something light to cat
to the players after few games have
been played. TO GET tho things neces-
sary for tho occasion to the lawn re-
CURED the waiter to make several trips
between the house and the lawn. With
tea wagon but one trip is necessary.
The vehicle has wheels about the size
of those on baby carriage. They arc
made of steel. with rubber tires like
wheels of n bicycle. Shackle springs
rise above the wheels to support rec
tangular tray. perhaps two feet by
three and a half large. The tray is
made Of either papier mache, polished
birch, oak or mahogany. to suit the
taste of the buyer, and the price varies
from So TO SO. They are imported
from England. Boston Transcript
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07
Another Of Fortunes Favorites.
Gd!restoH (ztx.) NssOs, Judy z.


Each of the last two drawings of The
Louisiana State Lottery has left large
slice of the capital prize in this city.
viz, SO. 900 in May and $4,000 i'm
June. The fortunate winner of tho
last SIS 90 was Mr.. George w. Sci
bert resident of Galveston aud en-
plOyed as boOk-keepcr in the auditor =
Office of the Gulf Colorado and Santa
Ee railway. Mr.. Seibert held one
twentieth Of ticket No. 90. 443 which
won the capital prize of $500. 600. A
Aet0s reporter encountered Air. Seibert
yesterday, and asked him how he was
enjoying his recently acquired fortune.
Il admit remarked he. THAT the
suddenness with which the unexpected
good luck came somewhat unnerved
Inc. but think [ have now fully re-
covered from the shock. which, by the
way, is very pleasant sort of expert
ence. which has 10 be felt to be appre-
ciated, as it cannot be properly de-
scribed."
''Oh, yes; l got tho money immedi-
alely by depositing my ticket with Ball.
Hutchings q CO., without even having
10 pay any discount or exchange.
lit was not my first venture and
doubtless will not be my last with the
Louisiana Lottery. | have been buy
ing tickets for some time. and while
never regarded it rs an Improbable
investment | was not sanguine enough
to expect such good luck as the Win
ming of capital prize"
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

In 1856. the year | was in Hindostan.
over p. 900 people died from snake
bite. and that is about the average
number of deaths from that cause.
More that 900 persons were killed by
tigers and more than 200 by wolves.
Of course the people on the other hand
do NIL the killing they can. Between
/. 500 and ,. 900 tigers are killed every
year, m on au averrge about 40, 500
serpents and 1000 leopards. The OK
act figures arc known, of course. be-
cause lie government pays q bounty
for the destruction of these pests. 1t i
estimated in India that each tiger de-
stroys property equal to $500 to say
nothing Of the loss of human life.
Capt. Seaf0rt4 in Chicago NeI0s.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07
A Suggestion With Money in It.

And I'll tell you something about
putting pipes together for gasoline or
oil that everybody does not know,
guess. If you got plumber to do q
job of that kind he II daub his Joints up
with red lead because he don't know
amy better, but the best thing to use is
liquid glue that comes already fixed up
in little bottles. If the screw threads
are cut a little oil is just as good as
anything as all it wants is lubricant,
hut it amt always that the screw is cut
clean. but tho liquid glue makes it tight
and the oil or gasoline will not cat it
out like it VIII The red lead. / was at
a mine one time where they had an air
compressor 1T work aud they had
hard time keeping the joints of the pipe
tight. The oil that was used to lubr-
cate the cylinder of the air compressor
would follow the air through the pipes
just enough to cat out the red lead. ]
told them to try liquid glue but the en-
gineer was one of those smart old
Alccks who knew everything, and he
laughed III me and said | was crank.
but the boss told him to try it, and he
told ne afterward that little wrinkle
had saved him a heap of money. but
he didn't offer mo any of it Most
folks are that way, | guess. -St0VeS
anG HtrLtOure
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

In some parts of Nevada is q curious
plant called the Angry Tree" II i:
native of Australia, and somewhat
resembles the century plant It's name
i due 10 its apparent vexatisn at be-
ing disturbed When transpIante1
each separate leaf stands up in = 4 fer.
ent direction. like quilts On porcA-
pine or hairs on the tail Of an angry
Cat. At such times II gives forth an
unpleasant odor. like that Of rattle
snake when teased. and sometimes il
j. fullv m hour before its leaves re-
sumo their natural condition. -Psl!a-
dslpHIG Record
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IIaDDiilCSS.

The foundation of all happiness is health.
man with an imperfect digestion may be a
millionaire, may be the husband of an angel
and the father of half n dozen cherubs, and
7et be miserable If he he troubled With dys-
oepsia, or any of the disorders arising from
imperfect digestion or n sluggish liver Dr.
Pierce's Pleasant Purgatite Pellets are the
safest and surcst remedy for these morbid
conditions. Being purely vegetable, they are
perfectly harmless.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07
Then let the moon usurp the rule OF day,
And winkng tapcrs show the sun his way;
/ need no revelation to believe. "

I HteU DO TCYtIaIIOu 20 DGIIeVe,'
Ladies suffering from any OF the weak
nesses or ailments peculiar to their sex, and
who will use DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
according to directions, Will experience gen
1ine revelation in the benefit they will re-
ceive. 1t is a positive cure for the most com.
plicated and obstinate cases of leucorrhea,
excessive flowing or painful menstruation, I'M
natural supprcssions prolapsus, or falling of
Tie womb, weak back. ''femae weakness, -
lnteVersOn, retrOYcrsiOn, bearing down SEN
;ations, chronic congestion, inf mmation and
liberation of the womb, Inflammation and
tenderness in ovares, accompanied with sin
.ernal heat"
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

The victory of New York people over the
bob-tail car is complete. Not only is the
passenger no longer obliged to place his fare
IN the box, but the street car companies are
liable to fine of $50 for every trip or part OF
trip made 10y car which is not provided
with both driver and conductor
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

The letter carriers expected much from the
new eight hour law, but in New York, at
least, they have been disappointed. Post
master Pearson has so distributed the eight
hours throughout the day that the men begin
work just as early and quit just as late as
they did before. This looks very much like
deliberate evasion of the law.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

Those who are trying to break up the bane-
full habit OF intemperance will experience
great benefit from the use of Prickly Ash
Bitters. Liquor derauge the system. Pricklv
Ash Bitters viii remedy the evil results and
restore the brain. stomach and liver to heal
thy action, thereby strengthening the viii
POWER thoroughly cleansing and toniug up
the svstem aud remove every faint OF disease
Ii is purely medicine and while pleasant to
the taste, 1t cannot be used as q beverage BIZ
reason OF its cathartic properties.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

Clark-'Well, | will declared Smithers,
low you have picked UP lately" Smithers-
Yes, yes; things were bad enough with me
title while back, but happened to run across
he advertisement Of B. +. Johnson 81 Co. of
Richmond, Va, and they put me in position
20 make money right along. If you know of
anybody else needing employment here 10
their name aud address,"
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07
What the Champion Pedestrian Says.

Harry Brooks, of New York, says lis lady Pc
lestrians will not contract with him to race UNI
ess he furnishes all the hlOxie Nerve Food they
Eish TO use during tho race That they say they
could not possibly stand the terrible strain of a
ong contest without it. That it is the only
hing that will stand BY them without reaction
lie says one of his lady champions who one i've
aces, says she owes it all to the Moxio.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

Miss Jennie Hannum, who recently
attended EIliott's Business College.
Burlington, Iowa, has secured good
position at Fl. Madison, Iowa.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, She chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

A thousand people are said TO have perished
ecenly BIZ the eruption of volcano fifty
eagues from Yokohama.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

1t is difficult to tell which is the longer
he bill OF summer resort mosquito or that
handed to you by a summer resort landlord.
-NeD HIUen NeWS.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

1t is considered the correct thing for society
people who caunot go to fashionable resort
his summer-to stay at home.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

The report of the Ohio Experimental Sta
ion is that whole potatoes have invariably
give better results than cut ones.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

Thousands Of cures follow the use of DR..
Sage's CataTh Remedy. 50 cents.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

Ireiand's butter export to England amounts
to $4,000, 600 pounds per year.
The Nicodemus cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Graham County, Kan.) 1887-1888, 1888-09-07

I ARBOLISALVE cures itchings and irri-
~ tations of the Skin and Scalp, Poisons
Piles and Ulcers. Cures Burns and Sedlds ,pifh
out q Scar. % and 30 Cts. at Druggists.