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The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23
THE PROHIBITION MEETING.

The PhOhibl IlON MEETING.
The Prohibition mass meeting
beld in HolmessilIe on Monday
afternoon, was attended BY several
hundred people, Of ell ayes, sexes
and conditions. Almost every
portion OF the county was repre-
sented and the greatest intel est
was manifested 10 the proceedings.
The local Prohibition Club,
numbering over one hundred
members, marched 10 a body to
the chapel where the exercises
were held, bearing aloft a large
blue banner with the motto;
"Sommit shall 90 dry"
At four o clock g thrilling cam
paien song was sung bY the choir.
which was rapidly caught up oy
the audience and its notes sent
reyerberating through the build
ing. The first speaker was Mas
ter Louis Featherstun. a bright
little boy about four years old.
who stepped TO tho front and
said in his own sweet way
In PrOhibitos bsy.
See my rihlep hiue
lfyoa thiuS its pretty
Then you wsAr o1e seo
Rev. A. A Lomax was then in
troduced. He wore a Prohlbi-
ton badge made Of blue ribbon,
same as the little boy-because
he thought twas pretty, right
and proper. In a plain, simple
and h,melike manner, Mr.. Lo-
max begar speech which cover
ed over an hour in length, aud
br;stled with facts and strong ar
guments against the liquor traffic.
Once N a while, he would tell an
anecdote as if to prepare the peo-
pie for the reception OF grand
truth, which was sure to follow.
de showed that the principle for
which Prohibitionists were fight
lag, Was net new tangled idea,
a. some are pleased 10 call it, bur
that i had agitated the minds ui
the people one hund ed years ago.
At that time the fatal mistake of
licensing he traffic IN liquors was
made. Tie sale Of intoxicating
liquors cannot be brought within
the puryiew Of statutory law and
should therefore be strictly for
bidden. The liquor traffic must
be stopped or the peopla will be
compelled to surrender 10 the
rum tiend, all that is grand and
noble aud good. The question is
nst whether yoI shall drink or
not. but whether you shall allow
the ,lafiic TO be continued. There
are in Pike county about 1000
legal voters. There are four sa-
looms which perhaps are owned
and operated by eight men. These
men have TO interest in the conn-
try outside of their saloons.
Shall the peace, happiness and
prosperity, OF 3992 good men be
destroyed in order to give eight
men employment? The men who
own the country and is responsi-
bic for iIs taxes, ought certainly
TO have the right TO govern it.
Mr.. Lomax closed his remarks
with AN earnest appeal to the
young men to lid themselves,
their families and their country
of the communicating influences
caused by the saloons.
lie was followed by Rev. j. Il.
Nicholson, OF Hazlehurst, whose
earnest speech of forty minutes
elected the highest praise and
won many votes for Prohibition,
pat its close, tina request was made
foI all who believed that Prohibi-
uon was right, to stand up.
Every body IN tho house stood
thereby identifying themselve,
with h, goat work Of temper
ance reform. Taken altogether,
this was the grandest and most
enthusiastic meeting of the kline
wo ever attended and will nc
doubt result in great good TO tn,
community.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23
The Republcan Natlon,I co.

The Republican National Con
vention !, now in session az
Chicago. They will spend some
time in the vain ,adeavor of ily-
ing to find a head for their ticket
who can defcst the Democratic
nominees. Ii matters not who
may be nominated by the Repub-
licans, the election will result In
victory for the Democrats.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

The queen regent of spain has
given $4,000 TO tie poor oi Bar
eeiona. she also gives 5000 Is
each boy and 500 TO each girl
born on The opeoing day Of the
exhibition.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23
CHURCH RowDYIsM.

~ OouuOb bS eOIiOI thlhb tOMuN- =
ism at chuich is on the increase.
This fact Is botL positive and ap-
palhng.
The rowdyisni complained Of,
is at country churches, outside the
church house, and away from the
presence of ladies.
Rowdyism is sure to have two
acconpaniments, viz, the flask
and the pistol. With these, even
very timid rowdy becomes en-
boldened and by practice becomes
equal to perform even the diff
cult passages of true rowdyism.
There is remedy for the evil
and one by which church going
people can be protected. That is
in avaIling themselves of the pro-
lection afforded by law. If the
orderly church people want pro-
lection, and will through their
conferences and committees, APP
ply TO the proper officers, a
deputy will probably be furnished
who can arrest intoxicated per-
sons and carry them before an
officer, etc. If the orderly peo-
pie do not desire legal protection,
and decline to avail Themselves Of
it, and had rather bear the in
tllctions that rowdyism imposes
on good people, than to have 1t
suppressed by law, then they will
soon find that formulated rowdy-
ism will soon so entrench itself,
that society in public places, will
be broken up, and nc country
gatherings the flask and the pistol
will become so strong, and so Of
fensive, that even the presence
of ladies will DC no restraint.
Shall we have law and order, OF
rowdyism?
The evil is largely on the in
crease, because the protecting
@gis Of the law IS not invoked
The protracted meetings of the
country churches will soon begin,
as July commences the first OF
the four pious months, and In the
present condition of affairs, d
large augmentation of rowdyism
may be anticipated. VIII the
people seek legal prote ,tion, be.
tore the evil takes root. and thu;
prevent subsequent trouble, OF
will they wait till open crime II
committed and then see the coun
try thrown into a paroxysm Of
legal redress, which will wind uI
with the punishment of the of,
Tenders, who will then receive
large Share of sympathy, Will,
many people will sign petition,
to ask io1 executive pardon to
wards the law breakers of tn,
laud?
IL IN largely argued that Prohl
bition does not prohibit, whicl
assertion Is supported by tn,
known fact that many jealous
Prohibitionsts are active in pcil
tions for the relief of parties who
iufract the law. 1t is the dut,
OF good citizens to stand by tn,
Jaw and uphold the hands of il
administrative officer s. Wher
this Is done,-when good peopl,
will relieve themselves Of al
pseudo sentimentally and viii
uphold their officers and back ur
their decisions then, and not iii
then, will we be hearing tall
about the impotence of Prohibi
ton to prohibit
Our county preachers have one
practice which they outgrow very
slowly. In most towns the Gus.
tom has gone out. This custom
is 10 thank the people for thei
good order. No such thanks are
necessary. We go to church OF
purpose 20 behave and to serv,
Col, md should never be thankee
publicly for doing what ous re
liglon AMI raising imperiously re
qnire.
! oRpEa.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

The whisky trurt has decided TO
limit tho supply this year to H.
o0O,00o gallons, and II the public
; reckless e'Ough TO jump in and
drink II all up n three months
ihey can't blame the trust.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

1t Is announced that after set
tllng all outstanding debts the cs-
fate Of the late Roscoe Conkline
VIII amount to between 500 900
aud 100000 This sum was ac-
canulated during abou. seven
years OF close attention on The
part Of Mr. Conkling to his leyal
psactlec. During that time he
para oit security indebtedness
IN U.ica of 100000 HIS win
wh'on Was made about twenty
- lsars 81. ago, leaves his cntire lortune
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

A bushel Of corn. costing forty
cents, makes four gallons Of
whisky worth SIC. That isn't
enough piofi, however, and 50
they make four gallons Of whisky
oat Of acid and drugs which cost
ouly twenty eight cents.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

Dir. Gladstone is what would be
called IA this country a fresh-air
crank. He has . great horror Of
a badly ventilated room, and is
pretty apt 70 he made sick il nc
speaks ia one.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

The DInkaris have al IN
Hexiblc rule that 70 member shall
Fesr musiache. They Judge a
nan BY his mouth, and will not
allow him 10 conceal ii.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

The money spent tor drinks in
an American city of 100000 IN
lialitants is pot down at $25 900.
per week the yea. round. That
= 1900, 900, thrown away and
worse, and " ntenths of il
comes from day laborers.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

Frederick William, Emperor
Of Germany died hist week, after
long, painful and hopeless
illness. which he bore with the
for,itudc of a hcloanl the reslgna-
lion OF u m,rtyr. Peace tn his
ashes; blcssings on his memory.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

They are caforaing the So day
liquor law with q good deal of
uccess ia New Iask and other
RE cities.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

An Ohio man claims 10 have
aeen curei Of his ycara'ps FOR
aisky BY drinking large quanti-
lies of hot milk.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

The Coplah Signal says a snake
has legs. A black runner being
killed IN. Hszlehurst was discov-
cred to have legs and feet meas
nr ng hall an inch in length.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23
FIEsT DIsTRIcT-coLoREp
SECOND DISTRICT.

|. w. IL. Reynolds, Manager
Introductory; subject to be
chosen by the teacher.
?. a. j. Scarver; subject Geo
graphy.
3. J. y. Reeves; subject, His
tory.
4. w. L. Van Buskirk; sub
ject, Who are emitted to the name
Of Professor?
To be held at Walkers Bridge
on he second Saturday in July
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

The term bandana applies TO
the figure aud not to the goods
color, size or quality of the hand
kerchlef. The bandana figure Is
an arrangement of white 5locks
about u quarter of an inch square.
each with Il round or square hole
n the center, upon background
OF solid color. The blocks arc
grouped in diamonds, saua,cs
circles and other geometriaal
figures scattered over the h,nd-
kerchief IL any fashion that
pieases. A border Of white I'm -
dots, bars or oands surround the
whole. They are male OF si,her
cotton or silk, aud como chiefly II
yellow, red and chocolate colors.
With occasionally a lot of blue
ones. The colors are alwavs
very deep and vivid. Iu size the
smailesi are about two feet sopara
and from that they run up to huge
spreads large enough for a cb;l5's
'bsd.-[N. Q. Picayune. '''2
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

ul fifs ~ q eard,inis for ~ eleriisn q Con.
80. tnau ilils. the SIKH Congregational iiss
1firt sagjsci 10 tie action 81 she d woet4iic
party
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23
TEACHERS INSTITUTES.

Teachers Institutes will be
held IN Pike County, as follows :
FIRST DIsTRIcT-PRoF. q. W.
LIGHTLY, MANAGER.
To be held in the Court House
10 Magnolia, on the first Saturday
in July.
PROGRAMME.
1. 5. T. Jones-Introduct ory /;
subject, Institute work.
?. B. F. Holmes; subject,
Physiology.
8. " +. Marlborough; subject.
Grammar aud Composition.
4. W. ". Stevens, subject.
Geography; things 10 Be avoided
in studying aad teaching Geogra-
phy.
S. Criticisms on the different
subjects before the Institute.
SECOND DISTRICT.
To be held Al Tylertawn, on
the second Saturday 10 July, 1888.
!. W. b. Nixon, Msaaser-In-
iroductoFy; subject TO be chosen
b. the se4cher.
?. Ms Mamie II. Battles; sub
jecr. Reading.
3. ". L. Welsh; subject,
Spelling; best method Of teaching
spelling, - oral, b written.
4. W. l.. Thornhill; subject
History.
5. Criticisms.
FIRST DIsTRICT-CoLoRED.
/. c. w. Turner, Manager
Introductory; subject to BIZ
chosen by the teacher.
2. W. A. Sharp; subject, Spell,
ing.
3. II. L. Steele; Subject, Geo
graphy.
tory.
5. Criticisms.
TO be held at the Court House
in Magnolia, on the fourth Satur
day in July.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

To be held in the Court House
in Magnolia, on the first Saturday
in July.
The Magnolia gazette., 1888-06-23

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Stratson|
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The Press., 1888-10-25

OFFICIAL LIST OF PATENTS ISSUED TO CrTr zENs OF CoNNEoTICUT from the D. s. paten office for the week ending October 19, 1888 as reported from the office of Simonds X Bur dett, solicitors of patents, No. Central Row Hartford Conn.
 John Fl. Candee, assignor of one-haf to G. W. O'Kell, New Haven; railway gate.
 Sherman P. Cooley and 0. M. Burgess assignors to Russell & Erwin Manufacturing Company, New Britain; manufacture of knoE shanks.
 James B. and J. Ferguson, Chester; sleeve holder.
 Wilbur F. osbornilsE,S Ansonia; buckle. :,
 George 8. Pearson, Waterbury; shade brack- ct attachment.
 Albert Phelps, Ansonia clock.
 Ransom Steele, assignor of one-half to A. H. Hyde, New Britain shutter fastener.
 Justus A. Traut, assignor of one-half to H. @. Hind, New Britain; box handle.
 Henry Ochl, assignor to Cheshire Watch Company, Cheshire watch barrel
The Press., 1888-10-25

Circumstances surrounding the death oi Colonel R., M. Pulsifer, of the Boston Her. ald, Friday night, have led to the opinion that he committed suicide. Yet his friends assert that he died natural death. He left his home in Boston and went to his country residence, in the suburbs of the city, which had been abandoned by his family week or two since. He said that he had not slept for several nights, and needed quiet rest. His gardener was in charge of his country home, and Colonel Pulsifer went there and occupied cham Der. Late in the morning he. was found dead m his bed, an overdose of opium. having produced the result.
 Colonel Pulsifer, with two partners, got control of the Herald eighteen years ago. He was at that time clerk in the estab- lishment, and Q capable business man. Under his management the Herald rose to the position of 8 first class newspaper, and ts profits were very large, and soon made all those connected in the ownership rich men. Colonel Pulsifer went into stock speculations. His riches seemed to rouse an ambition for more wealth, He yen- tured heavily and lost.
 The end points lesson, but the history of every year and of nearly every commun. ity has lots of such lessons, and they do not suffice to keep others from going to ruin in the same way. The Herald, when Col. Pulsifer and his associates took it. was widely circulated and good paying paper, but of low tone. It is now rated among the best newspapers in New England. and tit to enter any family circle.
The Press., 1888-10-25
White I.aohorn fowla.

2d-Pair White Leghorn fowls.
 2d !" " chicks.
 David A. Nichols, Monroe, Conn Ist-Pen Andalusian chicks.
 5s:-bsa F -Esa Bl.et;;,Iinoroa chicks,
 c. W. oomins, Stafford Springs, 1st-Pair s. B. Polish chicks.
 Joseph Connor, Stafford Springs, 1st-Pair Pit Games.
 J. F. Larned, Putnam, Conn., 1st-Pen Wyandottes.
 9d {" fowls
 L. R. Sparrow, Holland, 2d-Pen Gray China, old. 1st-Pair Bronze Turkeys, old.
 NOTES.
 The managers of the fair, as well as thu stockholders of the association, are vel satisfied that, in spite of bad weather, tht receipts will about meet expenses. The deficit or profit will be very small. a8
 All who in any way patronized the fair exhibitors, visitors, or rentees of ground went home speaking well of the associa ton, and of its efforts to please. Better the good will so secured, and reputation of iberality in providing attractions, thar larger profits without these. N
 We have mentioned some notable ex. hibits in the art department. That oi painted china by Mrs. l.. M. Burleigh, oi Palmer. attracted much attention. \ A painted tidy by Miaa Celia Holt. deserved all of the verw @4aiee it got. The art contril ladies and oi Miaa ElIi aiderablA fea ture of thN TT khibit. The show of reIi1 laties was new feature, an idea sUg ssed by Supt. Max. ham of Department G. It was not worked to its full extent from from lack of time, but will have fuller attention next year.
 We are sorry not to be able to publish awards of premiums in all classes, but the ways of the committees of Stafford Springs fairs are not as the ways of other fairs, and it takes weeks to incubate some of the re- ports.
 An interested crowd gathered in the corner where Charles Wiers of Rockville exhibited his device for turning kerosene oil into gas for heating and cooking. roaring fire in astovefrom which one cover was removed, demonstrated that the device effected the results looked for, and that without creating odor. If the invention ii all that it looks to be, and no more expen sive in use than the inventor claims, MT Wiers has in it fortune.
 There was some annoying petty thiev ing, some, known to have been done by those from whom the society had a righ to expect different line of conduct. The most important things taken were smal globe and egg-shaped paper weight o polished Monson granite, the property oi the Flynt Construction Company. In formation concerning them will be thank fully received by officers of the association
The Press., 1888-10-25

THE democratic convention last Saturday unanimously renominated for senator from the 24th district Hon. E. H. Hyde of Stafford. They could have done nothing better for themselves. Gov. Hyde is popular, and is a legislator of experience and character. His opponents must concede all these as facts. Mir. Keeney could have no more formidable an opponent. The election will be warm and close, so far as the election of senators from this district is concerned.
The Press., 1888-10-25

JUDGE CARPENTER, of Wilmington, with the present term (expiring next July) closes a long and honorable term of judgeseip. Be- fore another term of office would expire he would have passed the age limit of 70 years. The judge is favorably spoken of as one who would honor Willington as member of the next legislature. E. s. Agard, of Holland, whom the republicans have nominated to succeed Judge Carpenter, is capable at torney, who enjoys the highest degree of his townspeople's respect and confidence.
The Press., 1888-10-25

A Court of Probate holden at Stafford, A within and for the District of Stafford, on the 18th day of October. A: D., 1888.
 On motion of Charles B. Gary, administrator the intestate estate Levi Gary, late of Stafford within said district deceased.
 This court doth decree that six months be allowed and limited for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims against the same to the adinistrator, and directs that public notice be given of this order by advertising in 8 newspaper published in Stafford, and by posting copy thereof on the public signpost in said town of Stafford nearest the place where the deceased last dwet Certified from Record, JAMES F. CHAMBERLAIN, Judge.
The Press., 1888-10-25
ATa Court of Probate holden at Stafford

A T Court of Probate holden at Stafford, A within and for the district of Stafford, on the 18th day of October, A. D. 1888.
 On motion of c. J. Holmes, trustee on the assigned estate of the Stafford Agricultural Society, ns0vent debtor within said district 1t is ordered by this Court that notice shall be given that the administration count in said estate will be exhibited for settlement November, 1885, at 10 ocloek, ,am, by posting copy of this order the public sign post in said town of Stafford and by advertising the same In newsDaper district. Certified from record, JAMES F. CHAMBERLIN, Judge.
The Press., 1888-10-25

COURT win sit for naturalization Friday the 96tis at Holland, at m., and remain in session till the business then and there disposed off, and then ad journ to Rockville Hall at p. m., and remain in ses- sion long as may be necessary, and adjourn then and there till Saturday morning at a. m. if neces- saFy. Court will also sit at Holland on Nov 9th, at a. m., and Rockville Hall at Il a. m. By order of court. ERWIN o. DIMooK, Clerk.
The Press., 1888-10-25

THE Springfld Republican is arguing that if Congressman Mills of Texas is defeated for reelection it will be for other than tariff causes. But if he is defeated it will generally be believed that tariff agitation has closed up one Mill at least. But as he had nearly 5000 majority in 1886 he is likely to pull through this time. .-- @.
The Press., 1888-10-25

THE democratic senatorial convention, 23d district, on Tuesday, at Andover, nominated Geo. L. Phillips of South Coventry for sena- ator. Mir Phillips was a member of the last house of representatives ----- :
The Press., 1888-10-25

HON. GILBERT W. PHILLIP of Putnam died yesterday. He was we'll known throughout the state, has been state senator, and did not i'll higher places solely for the reason that he, as rule, declined public office. He was an able attorney, and clear headed man of busi- mesa
The Press., 1888-10-25
BORHas

Stafford, Both, daughter to Albert Labonte
 Stafford Springs, 18th, daughter to Albert T. Gray.
 Wilmington, 22d, daughter to John c. and Della Rider.
The Press., 1888-10-25

eorrt 0ct s.tb fsss Estate of Russell M pIHs Fs ler late of Stafford, in said district deceased. Upon the application of Harriet L. Fuller and AL bert J. Fuller, praying that order authorizing 8he sale of the real estate of the said Russell J. Fuller deceased, be granted, per application Ale more fully appears. it is
 Ordered That said application be heard and deter mined at the Probate Office in Stafford, in said dis trict, the 1st day of Nov A. D., 1sss at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that notice be given of the pen dency of sad application and time and place of the hearing thereonb publishing the same once in some newspaper having circulation in said district and by posting a copy thereof the public sign-post in the town of Stafford, in said district.
 JAMES F. CHAMBERLAIN, Judge.
The Press., 1888-10-25

JOHN T. MELBOURNE of Stafford Springs has been nominated for senator by the pro hibitionists of the 24th district.
The Press., 1888-10-25

WM. B. SPRAaUE, of Andover, has been nominated for senator by the republicans of the 2Sd district.
The Press., 1888-10-25

BETWEEN 30 and. 90 copies of Mrs. Liver more's My Story of the War; have been sold and delivered in Stafford, and it is expected that 100 or more copies will be disposed of here. It is not only an interesting work, but the reputation of it's author stamps it with the value of historical accuracy. It gives many bits of camp and hospital experience, and besides steel engravings Illustrating it's incl dents it gives colored representations of noted battle flags, whose histories are told. It is 8 book that will sell itself wherever shown, the mention of it's gifted authors name securing for it attention and examination, and it's mer- it's doing the rest of the work. The publish CTS advertise elsewhere for agents.
The Press., 1888-10-25

W. H. BLACK, of Stafford, was on Saturday nominated as the democratic candidate for judge of probate for the Stafford district.
The Press., 1888-10-25

On our Sd page to-day will be found 6 strik- ing and instructive illustration of the coinpar- atiVe worth of the various kinds of baking powders now in the market.